Tag: NBA
Key Highlights The Oklahoma City Thunder are 23-10 and second in the West, despite being the second-youngest team in the NBA They rank fifth in overall offensive rating (120.8) and first in half-court offensive rating (107.5) Their cornerstones, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren, have only played 29 career games together When Doc Rivers […]
Pascal Siakam has been one of the premier stars amid trade talks this season. Many are speculating that the Raptors are gearing up to trade him in the wake of the blockbuster O.G. Anunoby deal with the New York Knicks. The one-time champion is reportedly wanting a max contract but does not want to be […]
It is no secret that Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets are once again one of the top teams this year. They are the defending champions, and the Serbian big man is playing at an MVP level once again. However, Jokic has recently accomplished a feat that is unheard of in the NBA. Throughout the […]
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks lead the first round in fan voting for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game. This is the 73rd All-Star Game in NBA history. At the moment, Antetokounmpo has 2,171,812 votes to lead all Eastern Conference frontcourt players, whereas James leads the […]
Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (right ankle sprain) and guard Gary Harris (right calf strain) could miss some time after sustaining their injuries during Wednesday night’s 138-135 double-overtime loss to the Sacramento Kings. Wagner is the Magic’s second-leading scorer, averaging a career-high 20.9 points per game. The third-year forward injured his right ankle in the […]
The Cleveland Cavaliers and veteran guard Ricky Rubio have agreed to a contract buyout, per sources. Rubio, 33, informed the club that he was stepping away from the game during the offseason, when scheduled to play for Spain in the FIBA World Cup. “We remain fully supportive of Ricky and his efforts, which for now […]
Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton is the first NBA player in history to record 31 points, 12 assists, three blocks, and five 3-pointers with zero turnovers in a game. During Indiana’s five-game win streak, the 2023 All-Star guard has also notched 76 assists and just seven turnovers. He’s the first player ever with that many […]
New York Knicks center Isaiah Hartenstein recorded 10 points, a career-high 20 rebounds, and five blocks in Wednesday night’s 116-100 win over the Chicago Bulls. The last Knicks players to post this same stat line or better were Marcus Camby (2002), Patrick Ewing (12 times from 1988 to 1997), and John Gianelli (1976). At 27 […]
The New York Knicks are signing free agent guard Duane Washington Jr. to a two-way contract, according to sources. This is the third time the Knicks have signed Washington to a two-way deal since February 2023. However, he has yet to appear in a single game with the NBA franchise. Washington was waived in late […]
Mikal Bridges was a revelation for the Brooklyn Nets last year after being traded in the blockbuster deal that landed Kevin Durant with the Phoenix Suns. In Phoenix, Bridges’ role was completely different. He was a role player who was primarily tasked with guarding the opposition’s best perimeter player. With the Nets, Bridges has opened […]
