Magic’s Paolo Banchero records second NBA career triple-double

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero posted his second NBA career triple-double in Thursday night’s 121-106 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. It was also his 14th double-double of the season. The 2024 All-Star ended his outing with 20 points, 10 rebounds, a career-high-tying 11 assists, and a steal in 33 minutes of action. He finished […]

James Foglio  •  22 Mar 2024
Isaiah Thomas completes his first NBA game in almost two years in Suns win vs. 76ers

Ever since Isaiah Thomas returned to the basketball scene to suit up for the G-League Salt Lake City Stars last month, the entire NBA world was wondering if he would get another chance in the big leagues. When asked about it, the cult hero couldn’t hide his desire to get an opportunity back in the […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  22 Mar 2024
Michael Porter Jr. breaks Nuggets’ single-season record for 3-pointers made

Michael Porter Jr. became the Denver Nuggets’ all-time single-season leader in 3-pointers made during Thursday night’s 113-100 win over the New York Knicks. Porter passed Dale Ellis with 193 3s made this season on 478 attempts (40.4%). He scored 31 points on 13-of-16 (81.3%) shooting from the field and 3-of-6 (50%) from 3-point range. Ellis […]

James Foglio  •  22 Mar 2024
Jordi Fernández believes there are still Canadian players around NBA who could go to Olympics

After an 88-year drought without medals, Canada finally returned to the world’s podium in basketball after beating the United States to the FIBA World Cup’s third place last year. Now they share the challenge of extending their momentum and achieve success at this summer’s Olympic Games in France this summer. According to their coach Jordi […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  22 Mar 2024
Malik Monk’s contract with the Kings comes to an end this summer: ‘I’d love to come back’

Malik Monk is the current favourite to land the Sixth Man of the Year award, as he’s become such an integral part of coach Mike Brown’s game plan every night. However, the player has a difficult decision to make this offseason as he is set to hit free agency, and should earn a lucrative deal […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  22 Mar 2024
Bucks are 22-1 this season when Damian Lillard shoots 50% or better

The Milwaukee Bucks are 22-1 this season in games where Damian Lillard shoots at least 50% overall. In Milwaukee’s 115-108 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night, Lillard recorded his third straight game with 30 or more points. The eight-time All-Star guard finished 11-of-22 (50%) shooting from the field and 5-of-11 (45.5%) from 3-point […]

James Foglio  •  22 Mar 2024
Mavericks made 18 dunks against Jazz, the 2nd most in an NBA game since 1997-98

The Dallas Mavericks made a total of 18 slam dunks in Thursday night’s 113-97 win over the Utah Jazz, tied for the second-most dunks in an NBA game since the 1997-98 season, per Elias Sports. The Washington Wizards posted 18 dunks against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Dec. 1, 2021. Of course, the Los Angeles Clippers […]

James Foglio  •  22 Mar 2024
NBA to Shut Down G League Ignite After This Season, Cites NCAA’s NIL Policy

The NBA is shutting down the G League Ignite following the conclusion of the 2023-24 season, citing the NCAA’s Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) policy and the advent of collectives and the transfer portal” as its primary reasons, the league announced Thursday. NBA G League President Shareef Abdur-Rahim said in a statement: “Four years ago, […]

James Foglio  •  21 Mar 2024
Is Kevin Huerter (shoulder) playing tonight against Wizards?

Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter (dislocated left shoulder) remains out for Thursday night’s road game against the Washington Wizards. The six-year veteran suffered the shoulder injury in Monday’s 121-111 overtime win versus the Memphis Grizzlies. Huerter was diagnosed with a dislocated left shoulder after being fouled by Desmond Bane in the first quarter. The 6-foot-7 […]

James Foglio  •  21 Mar 2024