Anthony Davis’ left hip injury nothing serious, ‘very optimistic’ about speedy recovery

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis experienced spasms in his left hip, forcing an early exit during the second quarter of Monday night’s 108-107 loss to the Miami Heat. Davis, 30, said he tweaked his adductor attempting a spin move against Miami’s Jaime Jaquez Jr. late in the second quarter. The eight-time All-Star subbed out […]

James Foglio  •  07 Nov 2023
Nikola Jokic records 108th triple-double, passes LeBron James and Jason Kidd for 4th most

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic recorded his 108th career triple-double in Monday’s 134-116 win over the New Orleans Pelicans, passing LeBron James and Jason Kidd for the fourth most in NBA history. Now, the five-time All-Star trails Russell Westbrook (198), Oscar Robertson (181), and Magic Johnson (138). In 37 minutes of action, Jokic amassed a […]

James Foglio  •  07 Nov 2023
Clippers convert Joshua Primo’s deal to standard contract, sign Xavier Moon to two-way deal

The Los Angeles Clippers plan to convert two-way guard Joshua Primo’s deal into to a standard contract and are bringing back guard Xavier Moon on a two-way deal, according to reports. Primo was selected 12th overall by the Spurs in the 2021 NBA Draft out of the University of Alabama. At 18 years and 217 […]

James Foglio  •  06 Nov 2023
LaMelo Ball becomes 8th NBA player with 10+ triple-doubles before age 23

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball became the eighth NBA player to record at least 10 triple-doubles before turning 23 years old in Sunday night’s 124-118 loss to the Dallas Mavericks. This was his first 30-point triple. Ball posted his 10th triple, trailing Luka Doncic (45), Oscar Robertson (38), Magic Johnson (31), Ben Simmons (22), LeBron […]

James Foglio  •  06 Nov 2023
Kevin Durant records 66th 40-point game, ties Jerry West for 12th most in NBA history

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant recorded his 66th 40-point game in Sunday’s 120-106 win over the Detroit Pistons, tying Hall of Famer Jerry West for 12th on the NBA’s all-time list. In 35 minutes of action, Durant ended his outing with a season-high 41 points, along with four rebounds, five assists, one steal, and two […]

James Foglio  •  06 Nov 2023
Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. to undergo left hand surgery, out at least 3 weeks

Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. will undergo surgery to repair a fractured third metacarpal in his left hand, according to sources. Following surgery, Carter will be re-evaluated in approximately three weeks. The 6-foot-10 big man fell on his left hand, injuring his third metacarpal, after going for a rebound in the closing seconds of […]

James Foglio  •  04 Nov 2023
Hawks rookie Kobe Bufkin out at least 2 weeks with fractured thumb

Atlanta Hawks rookie guard Kobe Bufkin will be out at least two weeks after fracturing his left thumb while practicing Thursday night with the College Park Skyhawks, Atlanta’s G League affiliate. Bufkin, 20, sustained the injury while on an assignment with the G League team. X-rays taken Friday revealed the fracture. The 6-foot-4 guard will […]

James Foglio  •  04 Nov 2023
Jalen Brunson has 5 career 40-point games with Knicks, tying Walt Frazier and Stephon Marbury

Jalen Brunson recorded his fifth career 40-point game with the New York Knicks in Friday night’s 110-105 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA In-Season Tournament, tying Walter Frazier and Stephon Marbury for the most by a point guard in franchise history. In 42 minutes of action, Brunson ended his performance with 45 points, […]

James Foglio  •  04 Nov 2023
NBA Rumors: Donovan Mitchell, Bojan Bogdanovic Among 76ers’ Trade Targets

According to the latest NBA rumors, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell and Detroit Pistons forward Bojan Bogdanovic are reportedly among the Philadelphia 76ers’ trade targets. This news comes just days after the Sixers traded James Harden, P.J. Tucker, and Filip Petrusev to the Los Angeles Clippers for Marcus Morris, Nic Batum, Robert Covington, KJ Martin, […]

James Foglio  •  22 Nov 2023