Category: NBA AM
On Sunday, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James missed his fourth consecutive game this season. In the Lakers’ 114-101 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Nov. 9, the 18-time All-Star sustained a left groin strain. James has not played since then. “It’s difficult. But it’s a process that we understand, and we just have […]
Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons is preparing for his team’s next game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night, and the three-time All-Star is working on blocking out noise from Philly fans as well. Since Simmons missed all of last season due to a contract dispute, back injury, and mental health problems, this highly anticipated […]
Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson has received a multitude of criticism for his play this season. Through 14 starts, the five-time All-Star is averaging 17.3 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.4 assists. He’s also shooting career lows of 38.8% from the field and 37.7% from 3-point range. Despite posting a career-high 3-point attempt rate of […]
On Friday, Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic beat Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson to 50 career triple-doubles by a single game. Doncic set the mark in his 278th career game, one game less than Johnson. This is the second-fastest in league history. Oscar Robinson (111) was the only NBA player who needed fewer games […]
Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine was benched for the final 3:43 of Friday night’s 108-107 home loss to the Orlando Magic. He addressed coach Billy Donovan’s decision after the game. “I got to do a better job at the beginning of the game to make my shots, but you play a guy like me down […]
Watch Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo shove a positioned 12-foot ladder outside the free throw lane, following his team’s 110-102 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night. It appears the two-time MVP wanted to practice his free throws after the game, but the arena workers were just trying to do their jobs. Though, what […]
New York Knicks guard RJ Barrett has no problem with defenders allowing extra space on his shot attempts. When wide open, the fourth-year player is one of the best mid-range shooters on the team. However, the 22-year-old is underperforming this season. Barrett’s true shooting percentage is 49.5%, the guard’s lowest since his rookie season. Though, […]
On Friday, Darius Garland dropped a truth bomb amid the Cleveland Cavaliers five-game losing streak. Defense is the key. Despite the team’s latest struggles, the fourth-year guard says the vibes in Cleveland are “still immaculate.” The Cavaliers began the season 8-1. However, they’re now 8-6 and rank fourth overall in the Eastern Conference standings. Garland […]
The Phoenix Suns are interested in trading for Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes, Washington Wizards wing Kyle Kuzma, and Houston Rockets forward KJ Martin, according to sources. Per Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Atlanta Hawks have opened preliminary trade discussions for John Collins. But while Suns G.M. James Jones inquired about the sixth-year player, […]
On Thursday night, the 2018 National Treasures Rookie NBA Logoman Patch card of Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic sold for a record $3.12 million at a PWCC auction. According to sources, the rare NBA card set the all-time record for a basketball card sold at a public auction. On the front, the card shows Doncic […]
