Tag: NBA
As part of a three-team trade in June, the Boston Celtics acquired Kristaps Porzingis from the Washington Wizards and dealt Marcus Smart to the Memphis Grizzlies. Boston also sent its 35th pick in the 2023 NBA Draft to Washington. The Wizards received Danilo Gallinari, Julian Phillips, and Mike Muscala from the Celtics. Through seven games […]
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (right ankle sprain) is expected to miss at least the next two weeks. Herro, 23, rolled his right ankle during a first-quarter drive in Wednesday night’s 108-102 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. The 6-foot-5 guard then headed to the locker room and didn’t return. “Right when it happened, I felt […]
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is the first Sixer to average 30 points and 10 rebounds through the first seven games of a season since Wilt Chamberlain in 1965-66. Through seven games of the 2023-24 season, the six-time All-Star is averaging 31.7 points, 10.9 rebounds, 5.9 assists, 2.3 blocks, and 33.6 minutes per game. Plus, […]
Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard recorded his 39th career fourth quarter with 15 or more points in Wednesday night’s 120-118 win over the Detroit Pistons, tying him with Russell Westbrook for the fifth most by a player since play-by-play was first tracked in 1996-97. Only Kobe Bryant (76), LeBron James (74), James Harden (49), and […]
Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray is expected to miss the remainder of the month because of his right hamstring strain, according to multiple sources. Murray’s injury requires three to four weeks to properly heal. “The Nuggets are taking a cautious approach to assure there will be no lingering issues with the hamstring,” ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski […]
The Detroit Pistons are signing free agent forward Kevin Knox to a one-year deal, per sources. Knox, 24, appeared in 42 games with Detroit last season before he was dealt to the Portland Trail Blazers. The Blazers waived Knox in October when they finalized their roster for the 2023-24 season. Knox was selected ninth overall […]
Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (left groin strain) is out at least the next two games, the team announced Tuesday. Rozier suffered the injury during the fourth quarter of Saturday’s 125-124 win over the Indiana Pacers. The 6-foot-1 guard went down in pain while moving the ball up the court and had to be helped […]
In No. 20 Baylor’s 88-82 win over Auburn on Tuesday night, guard Ja’Kobe Walter scored 28 points in 34 minutes of action, the fourth-most points in a collegiate debut in Big 12 history. Only Michael Beasley (32) at Kansas State, James Anderson (29) at Oklahoma State, and J.R. Raymond (29) at Oklahoma recorded more points […]
The Houston Rockets have a chance to post an above-.500 record for the first time in 1,005 days, if the Western Conference team defeats the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night. Houston had an interesting offseason, with notable free agent signings and the hiring of ex-Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka. The Rockets started off the […]
Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox (right ankle) remains out for Wednesday night’s matchup versus the Portland Trail Blazers. Fox, 25, rolled his ankle during the fourth quarter of Sacramento’s 132-127 overtime win against the visiting Los Angeles Lakers on Oct. 29. The 2023 All-Star was helped off the court and into the Kings locker room. Fox […]
