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The NBA granted the Portland Trail Blazers a $5.8 million disabled player exception in the wake of center Robert Williams III’s season-ending knee injury, according to sources. Williams, 26, injured his right knee on Nov. 5 during a 112-100 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies at the Moda Center. The 6-foot-9 center then underwent season-ending surgery days […]
Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant passed Moses Malone for 10th on the NBA’s all-time scoring list during the second quarter of Friday night’s 119-111 loss to the Denver Nuggets. “It’s a long journey to be up there, mentioned with the greats,” Durant said. “It takes a lot of work, a lot of preparation, a lot […]
Detroit Pistons forward Bojan Bogdanovic (right calf strain) could make his 2023-24 season debut as early as this Saturday at home against the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Although Detroit upgraded Bogdanovic to questionable ahead of Thursday’s game against the New York Knicks, the 6-foot-7 wing is more likely to make his season […]
According to the latest NBA rumors, the Los Angeles Lakers seem more interested in trading for Chicago Bulls guards DeMar DeRozan and Alex Caruso than Zach LaVine. During a guest appearance on “Hoops Tonight,” Jovan Buha of The Athletic mentioned that Los Angeles is reportedly targeting DeRozan and Caruso instead of LaVine. “I’ve actually heard […]
Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic recorded his third career 30-point triple-double with zero turnovers, the most in NBA history since the league began tracking individual turnovers in 1977-78, in Wednesday night’s 134-124 win over the Houston Rockets. The two-time MVP posted 32 points, 10 rebounds, 15 assists, and one steal in 34 minutes of action. […]
The Orlando Magic extended their winning streak to eight games in Wednesday night’s 139-120 win over the Washington Wizards, tying their franchise record set in 1994 for most consecutive wins. The Magic won six straight (Mar. 14-26) in the 2018-19 season. Orlando also won five consecutive games (Nov. 25-Dec. 3) in 2015-16. However, the club […]
D’Angelo Russell became the first Los Angeles Lakers guard since Kobe Bryant to record at least 35 points on 75% shooting in Wednesday night’s 133-107 win over the Detroit Pistons. This was Detroit’s 15th straight loss, a new franchise record. The Pistons fell to 1-8 at home. Russell, 27, ended his solid performance with a […]
Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas has been upgraded to probable for Thursday night’s home game against the Charlotte Hornets. Thomas, 22, has missed the last night games due to a left ankle sprain. A team source confirmed Brooklyn’s leading scorer will be on a minutes restriction, according to Brian Lewis of the New York Post. […]
Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II will receive an MRI on his right calf injury today, per sources. The MRI will help the medical staff determine the grade of calf muscle injury, along with fluid collections and fascial defect. These factors can help trainers establish a timetable for his return. Payton is listed as […]
Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard has scored 65 clutch points through 16 games of the 2023-24 season, leading all other NBA players. The seven-time All-Star is ahead of Mikal Bridges (51), Stephen Curry (48), LeBron James (45), Trae Young (44), and other players. Lillard, 33, has scored 30 or more points in his last three […]
