Kristaps Porzingis scores 30 points against Knicks, the most in a Celtics debut

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis recorded 30 points against the New York Knicks in Wednesday night’s 108-104 season-opener win, the most points scored in a debut in Celtics history. In 38 minutes as a starter, Porzingis also ended his night with eight rebounds and four blocks while shooting 8-of-15 (53.3%) from the floor, 5-of-9 (55.6%) […]

James Foglio  •  26 Oct 2023
Suns Forfeit 2024 Second-Round Draft Pick For Tampering With Drew Eubanks

On Wednesday, the Phoenix Suns were docked their 2024 second-round draft pick for tampering with forward Drew Eubanks before free agency began. The NBA said the Suns engaged in free agency discussions with Eubanks before the date that talks were permitted. Shams Charania broke the news five minutes after free agency officially opened at 6 p.m. […]

James Foglio  •  25 Oct 2023
James Harden (Personal) Returned To 76ers, Out At Least First 2 Games

James Harden (personal) returned to the Philadelphia 76ers after 10 days away, as the team prepares for practice prior to today’s flight to Milwaukee for opening night. However, the 10-time All-Star is out for at least the first two games of the 2023-24 NBA season. “James Harden hasn’t practiced with Sixers since October 15, and [the] […]

James Foglio  •  25 Oct 2023
Nikola Jokic Becomes Third Finals MVP To Open Season With Triple-Double

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic became just the third reigning Finals MVP to open an NBA season with a triple-double, joining Magic Johnson (1982) and LeBron James (2016). In Denver’s 119-107 win against the Los Angeles Lakers, the two-time MVP recorded game highs of 29 points, 13 rebounds, and 11 assists in 36 minutes of […]

James Foglio  •  25 Oct 2023
Nuggets Unveil 2023 NBA Championship Rings With Retractable Banner

On Monday night, the Denver Nuggets received their first NBA championship rings prior to taking on the Los Angeles Lakers to tip off the 2023-24 NBA season. Last season, the Nuggets defeated the Miami Heat in five games of the NBA Finals to win their first title in their 47-year franchise history. Nikola Jokic ended […]

James Foglio  •  25 Oct 2023
Cavaliers Injury Report: Jarrett Allen (Ankle) Out Against Nets

For the latest Cleveland Cavaliers injury report, center Jarrett Allen (ankle bone bruise) is out for Wednesday night’s 2023-24 season opener at the Brooklyn Nets. Allen, 25, has been nursing a bone bruise in his ankle for the last couple of weeks. The injury caused him to miss all four preseason games and the rest […]

James Foglio  •  24 Oct 2023
Hornets sign veteran Ish Smith, waive Edmond Sumner

The Charlotte Hornets are bringing back 13-year veteran guard Ish Smith and waiving guard Edmond Sumner. Smith, 35, went undrafted in 2010 out of Wake Forest University. The North Carolina native is the only player in school history with at least 1,000 points (1,114) and 600 assists (612) in his college career. Furthermore, Smith has […]

James Foglio  •  24 Oct 2023
NBA Rumors: Knicks’ Randle, Barrett, & Others Available For Joel Embiid Trade

In the latest round of NBA rumors, the New York Knicks are willing to make Julius Randle, R.J. Barrett, Evan Fournier, and Mitchell Robinson available to the Philadelphia 76ers in a trade for Joel Embiid. “Knicks president of basketball operations Leon Rose has made obtaining Embiid, if he becomes available, No. 1 priority, according to sources,” […]

James Foglio  •  24 Oct 2023
Mavericks, Josh Green agree to three-year, $41 million extension

The Dallas Mavericks and guard Josh Green agreed to a three-year, $41 million extension prior to Monday afternoon’s deadline. His new contract begins in 2024-25 and doesn’t carry any options. Green’s current deal included a $6.76 million qualifying option in 2024. This is part of the four-year, $13.64 million contract he signed with the Mavericks […]

James Foglio  •  24 Oct 2023