Tag: NBA
Jae Crowder has been cleared to play for the Milwaukee Bucks after missing the last two months due to core muscle surgery. Crowder, 33, was upgraded to questionable on Milwaukee’s injury report ahead of Wednesday’s road game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Georgia native has missed 31 games this season. The 12-year veteran made two […]
Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe is expected to miss at least two weeks due to a lower abdominal strain, according to reports. Sharpe, 20, was injured during last Thursday’s 139-77 pulverizing loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The second-year guard was downgraded to out against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday and prior to the […]
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid recorded his 16th consecutive game with at least 30 points and 10 rebounds in Monday’s 124-115 win over the Houston Rockets, tying Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Wilt Chamberlain for the fifth-longest streak in NBA history. However, Chamberlain still holds the top-four longest streaks — 65 straight games from Nov. 4, 1961-Feb. […]
San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama plans to commit to participate in the Skills Challenge during 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. The 2024 Kia Skills Challenge is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 17 inside Lucas Oil Stadium at 8 p.m. ET. The Skills Challenge features three […]
When it comes to American sports, everyone always says that it is the NFL, then it is everyone else. Leagues like the NBA, MLB, and NHL have to watch when they schedule marquee games because they are always “competing” with the NFL. And by “competing,” we mean that they are at the mercy of the […]
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (right knee hyperextension) has been downgraded to out for Monday night’s road game against the Toronto Raptors. The two-time All-Star has missed only two games this season. Brown, 27, is currently the only Celtics player listed on the injury report. Through 37 starts this season, the eight-year veteran is averaging […]
Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane and forward Jake LaRavia are out indefinitely after suffering ankle injuries. Bane, 25, has been diagnosed with a Grade 3 left ankle sprain. The 6-foot-3 guard sustained the injury during the third quarter of Memphis’ 128-119 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night. He will be reevaluated in […]
On Sunday, the Detroit Pistons traded forwards Marvin Bagley III and Isaiah Livers and two future second-round draft picks to the Washington Wizards for Danilo Gallinari and Mike Muscala. The Wizards are reportedly receiving second-round picks in 2025 and 2026 to take on Bagley’s salary. Bagley is guaranteed $12.5 million for the 2024-25 season. The […]
NBA teams are reportedly considering Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward as a buyout possibility, according to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. Charlotte has made the 14-year veteran available for a trade as well. “Gordon Hayward is absolutely for the taking, that on an expiring contract has more likelihood than ever to get moved… A lot […]
On Monday, the Washington Wizards waived guard Ryan Rollins in what seemed like a normal roster move until other details emerged. Rollins, 21, is accused of stealing from a Target store at Potomac Yards in Alexandria, Virginia, on multiple occasions. According to Josh Robbins of The Athletic, in documents on file at Alexandria General District […]
