Category: NBA AM
The Houston Rockets have a chance to post an above-.500 record for the first time in 1,005 days, if the Western Conference team defeats the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night. Houston had an interesting offseason, with notable free agent signings and the hiring of ex-Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka. The Rockets started off the […]
Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox (right ankle) remains out for Wednesday night’s matchup versus the Portland Trail Blazers. Fox, 25, rolled his ankle during the fourth quarter of Sacramento’s 132-127 overtime win against the visiting Los Angeles Lakers on Oct. 29. The 2023 All-Star was helped off the court and into the Kings locker room. Fox […]
Los Angeles Clippers guard Terance Mann (left ankle sprain) was upgraded to questionable on Tuesday for Wednesday night’s road game against the Brooklyn Nets, following an announcement on his YouTube channel. “Recovery is going great, I’m feeling great,” Mann said. “I’m moving a lot better. I’m able to run. Able to do jumping, able to […]
The Miami Heat are hiring Udonis Haslem as vice president of basketball development, according to reports. His responsibilities will include being a source to the coaching staff, mentoring players from both the Heat and Sioux Falls Skyforce — Miami’s G League affiliate — along with representing the organization in the community. Udonis, 43, reiterated that […]
The Golden State Warriors have signed free agent forward Gui Santos to a three-year deal, per sources. Santos, 21, was selected 55th overall by Golden State in the 2022 NBA Draft. Santos’ multi-year deal includes $75,000 guaranteed this season and is non-guaranteed for the following two seasons, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. NBA betting […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
