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The NBA denied the New York Knicks a $7.8 million Disabled Player Exception (DPE) for center Mitchell Robinson, since there’s optimism that the 7-footer could make his return this season from injury. Following surgery on his left ankle in mid-December, he was initially expected to miss 8-10 weeks. However, the Knicks’ medical staff informed the […]
Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers have agreed to a three-year, $153 million contract extension, according to sources. His new deal carries no player option, but it includes $52 million in the first year and about $50 million per season over the next two years. Leonard, 32, had until June 30 to sign an […]
In the latest round of NBA rumors, the Sacramento Kings are reportedly willing to include Harrison Barnes, Kevin Huerter, Davion Mitchell, and a future first-round draft pick in a potential trade package for Toronto Raptors star Pascal Siakam. The deal was being negotiated last week. “From my standpoint, I had heard that the Sacramento talks for […]
Anthony Davis is the first Los Angeles Lakers player since Jerry West to score at least 40 points on 75% shooting from the field and 90% on free throws. In Los Angeles’ 132-131 win over the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night, Davis recorded a season-high 41 points, 11 rebounds, six assists, and one block in […]
Domantas Sabonis became the first Sacramento Kings player in franchise history to record a 30-point triple-double on at least 70% shooting from the field, during Tuesday night’s 131-110 win over the Detroit Pistons. Sabonis, 27, notched a season-high 37 points, 10 rebounds, 13 assists, and three steals in 38 minutes of action. The three-time All-Star […]
OG Anunoby is plus-111 through his first five games with the New York Knicks. The 6-foot-7 forward is the first and only player in NBA history to record a plus/minus above 100 in his first five games with a franchise. In his five games in a Knicks uniform, Anunoby is averaging 14.2 points, 5.0 rebounds, […]
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (left knee swelling) has been downgraded to out for Wednesday night’s road game against the Atlanta Hawks. The injury caused the six-time All-Star to miss Saturday’s game and the last two days of practice. This will be his ninth game missed this season. Embiid, 29, has recorded at least 30 […]
The Sacramento Kings were named the 2022-23 NBA Team of the Year on Monday night at the league’s annual NBA Sales and Marketing Meetings in Miami. Each team was judged based on providing the best in-game experience for fans. The Kings also won the NBA Team Innovation Award for its launch last season of the […]
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler has been downgraded to out for Wednesday night’s home game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The six-time All-Star is ill and was not at practice Tuesday. Butler, 34, sat out for the eighth time in nine games during Monday’s 120-113 win over the Houston Rockets. The 13-year veteran will miss […]
According to the latest NBA rumors, the San Antonio Spurs would welcome a trade to bring back Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray, who played his first five seasons with San Antonio. “Dejounte Murray is trade eligible starting today. … One team that has a level of exploratory interest I’m told, is his former team, the […]
