Russell Westbrook first player in NBA history to record a 30-point, 10-assist game with five different franchises

Russell Westbrook of the Los Angeles Clippers became the first player in NBA history to tally 30 points and 10 assists in a single game with five different franchises, in Wednesday night’s 141-132 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. The nine-time All-Star also ended his outing with a season-high 36 points, four rebounds, and two blocks […]

James Foglio  •  30 Mar 2023
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Not Leaving To Become New Disney CEO

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has no plans to become the new CEO of Disney, per sources. Silver, 60, has been the subject of rumors speculating that he will soon replace Bob Iger at the multibillion-dollar company. The league executive refuted the claims on Wednesday. Silver became the fifth NBA Commissioner in February 2014. When the […]

James Foglio  •  29 Mar 2023
Dwyane Wade, Dirk Nowitzki, and Gregg Popovich headline the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2023

Being a professional athlete is something that most kids dream of doing. Statistics say that only three percent of high school basketball players will advance to the collegiate level and only one percent of those players make it pro. As of 2022, there had been 4,706 different players to make an appearance in the NBA. […]

Zach Wolpin  •  29 Mar 2023
Is Giannis Antetokounmpo playing tonight (Mar. 29) vs. Pacers?

Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) of the Milwaukee Bucks is listed as probable for Wednesday night’s road game against the Indiana Pacers. The seven-time All-Star was absent for Saturday’s 129-106 loss to the Denver Nuggets. The Greek Freak has missed 16 games so far this season. Other players listed on Milwaukee’s injury report include Goran Dragic (knee) […]

James Foglio  •  29 Mar 2023
Pelicans’ Zion Williamson (hamstring) to be re-evaluated next week

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (right hamstring strain) will be re-evaluated in the middle of next week. The 6-foot-6 forward is participating in on-court workouts for a potential return, per sources. Williamson, 22, has not played since Jan. 2. The two-time All-Star has missed 47 games. “As of right now, the plan is to […]

James Foglio  •  29 Mar 2023
P.J. Washington sixth player in Hornets history to log 40+ points, 5+ assists, and 5+ rebounds

P.J. Washington became the sixth player in Charlotte Hornets history to record at least 40 points, five rebounds, and five assists in a single game. In Tuesday night’s 137-134 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, the forward scored a career-high 43 points in 38 minutes as a starter. Along with amassing six boards, five assists, […]

James Foglio  •  29 Mar 2023
Josh Giddey, Isaiah Joe, and Jalen Williams second trio in NBA history to each score 30 points

Josh Giddey, Isaiah Joe, and Jalen Williams of the Oklahoma City Thunder became only the second trio in NBA history — all younger than 24 — to each score 30 points in a single game, joining Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Russell Westbrook in 2012. In Tuesday night’s 137-134 loss to the Charlotte Hornets, Giddey […]

James Foglio  •  29 Mar 2023
Is Payton Pritchard playing tonight (Mar. 28) vs. Wizards?

Payton Pritchard (plantar fasciitis/heel) of the Boston Celtics was upgraded to probable for Tuesday night’s road game against the Washington Wizards. Although the third-year guard is dealing with plantar fasciitis and a bone bruise in his heel, Pritchard is ready to play. The Oregon product has missed the previous nine games due to his injuries. […]

James Foglio  •  28 Mar 2023
Kings can clinch a spot in 2023 NBA Playoffs tonight, Bucks can clinch Central Division title

The Sacramento Kings can clinch a spot in the 2023 NBA Playoffs tonight, and the Milwaukee Bucks can clinch their 12th Central Division title in franchise history and 18th division title overall. More importantly, the Kings can end their 16-year playoff drought on Tuesday night if the Golden State Warriors lose to the New Orleans […]

James Foglio  •  28 Mar 2023