Category: NBA AM
Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic has 16 games over the last five seasons with at least 35 points, 15 rebounds, and five assists, the most among active NBA players. Giannis Antetokounmpo has 15 games, followed by Luka Doncic (7) and Joel Embiid (6). In Denver’s 113-104 win over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday, the two-time […]
Miami Heat forward Duncan Robinson made 726 career 3-pointers through his first 225 regular-season games, the most in NBA history. Robinson, 29, outplayed Anthony Edwards (606), Devonte’ Graham (598), Luka Doncic (596), Desmond Bane (588), Trae Young (553), and Damian Lillard (552). Through 307 games, Robinson has made 905 career 3-pointers on 40.2% shooting. The […]
Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner decided to show up in a Han Solo costume for Star Wars night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse against the Charlotte Hornets. His girlfriend, who the 6-foot-11 big man has kept private, was by his side as Princess Leia. For Wednesday’s photo promotion, Myles dressed up in a Sith robe with a […]
New York Knicks center Jericho Sims is expected to miss one to two weeks due to a right ankle sprain, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Sims, 25, injured himself during the first half of Monday’s 114-109 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. The Knicks are already down starting center Mitchell Robinson with an injury. Isaiah Hartenstein […]
Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart is expected to return this week after missing the last 15 games due to an ankle injury. The three-time All-Defensive member could play either on Thursday against the Indiana Pacers or Saturday at the Atlanta Hawks, per Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. According to Damichael Cole of the […]
The Orlando Magic rebranded their arena as Kia Center on Wednesday, ending the building’s 13-year run as Amway Center. Amway had been the naming sponsor since the arena opened in October 2010 and also had its name on its predecessor. The company is owned and run by the DeVos family, which also owns the Magic. […]
Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson is averaging 26.5 points on 51% shooting from the field and 50% from 3-point range in four games since Draymond Green’s suspension. Through his first 22 games this season, the five-time All-Star was averaging 15.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 30 minutes per game. Plus, he was also […]
Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard scored a season-high 40 points in Tuesday night’s 132-119 win over the San Antonio Spurs, and the seven-time All-Star now ranks 51st on the NBA’s all-time scoring list with 20,034 points. “I don’t want to fake downplay it like it’s nothing,” said Lillard, who also had three rebounds, four assists, […]
Chicago Bulls forward Torrey Craig will miss approximately eight to 10 weeks because of an acute sprain of his right plantar fascia, the team announced Tuesday. Craig, 33, injured his foot during the second quarter of Saturday’s game in Miami. The seven-year veteran sat out Monday’s game in Philadelphia before undergoing an MRI on Tuesday […]
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (non-COVID illness) was recently added to the injury report and is now listed as questionable for tonight’s home game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Williamson, 23, will likely play. For the rest of New Orleans’ injury report, Naji Marshall (right ankle sprain) was upgraded to probable, and both Larry Nance […]
