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Domantas Sabonis registered his 47th straight double-double in the Sacramento Kings’ 129-94 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night, breaking Jerry Lucas’ record for the most consecutive double-doubles in a single season in franchise history. Lucas set the single-season mark with 46 straight double-doubles in 1967-68. Sabonis, 27, ended his outing with 22 points, […]
Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren became the ninth player in NBA history to record at least 1,000 rebounds, 200 assists, and 100 blocks before age 21, during Monday night’s 114-97 win over the Charlotte Hornets. Through 116 career games (79 starts), Duren has amassed 1,290 points, 1,168 rebounds, 202 assists, and 100 blocks. He’s also […]
New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (elbow) was upgraded to questionable on the injury report ahead of Tuesday night’s home game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Anunoby, 26, has missed a total of 23 games this season. The seven-year veteran hasn’t played since New York’s 125-109 win over the Miami Heat on Jan. 27. Anunoby underwent […]
Toronto Raptors forward Chris Boucher suffered a partial MCL tear of his right knee during Saturday’s 128-118 overtime loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. He’s being assessed for treatment. Surgery is not required, per sources. Immanuel Quickley’s layup narrowed the score to 111-109 with just over a minute left in regulation before Matisse Thybulle’s layup […]
The Los Angeles Lakers are working to fix several typos that were engraved in Kobe Bryant’s statue, which was unveiled just last month at Star Plaza outside of Crypto.com Arena before a home game versus the Denver Nuggets. German NBA journalist André “Dré” Voigt posted photos to X showing the misspellings of two players’ names […]
Swedish forward Bobi Klintman, a projected first-round pick, told ESPN on Friday that he has submitted paperwork to make himself eligible for the 2024 NBA Draft. “I believe I am ready for the next challenge, which is the NBA,” Klintman said. “It’s been a goal since I was young. I’ve always tried to challenge myself […]
In the latest round of NBA rumors, Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson is reportedly worth $20-25 million per year, according to a recent HoopsHype survey that eight NBA executives participated in. Three executives said Thompson should receive $18-20 million annually, and the other five believe the five-time All-Star is worth $20-25 million annually. He’s […]
Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis posted his sixth career 20-rebound triple-double, tying him with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the seventh most in NBA history, in Wednesday night’s 130-120 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. It was his 57th double-double and league-leading 22nd triple-double of the season. Wilt Chamberlain is the NBA’s all-time leader with 59 career […]
The Phoenix Suns have been selected to host 2027 NBA All-Star Weekend at Footprint Center, the league announced Thursday. The 76th NBA All-Star Game is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 21, 2027. This will be the fourth time Phoenix has hosted the All-Star Game and first since 2009. The Suns also hosted in 1975 and 1995. […]
The Brooklyn Nets are ruling guard Ben Simmons out for the rest of the 2023-24 season because of an ongoing left lower back nerve impingement injury, the team announced Thursday morning. “Ben Simmons will remain out for the remainder of the season while he consults with specialists and explores treatment options for the nerve impingement […]