Kristaps Porzingis first 7-footer with multiple games of 40 points, five 3-pointers

Kristaps Porzingis of the Washington Wizards is the first 7-footer in NBA history to record multiple games of 40 points and five 3-pointers in a single season. The 7-foot-3 center is posting career-high numbers. Last February, the Dallas Mavericks traded the Latvian baller to Washington. Through 56 starts this season, the 27-year-old is averaging career […]

James Foglio  •  09 Mar 2023
Jayson Tatum records 36th 30-point game, one shy of tying Larry Bird

Jayson Tatum logged his 36th 30-point game of the season in Wednesday night’s 115-93 win over the Portland Trail Blazers, the fourth-most in a season in Boston Celtics history and one shy of tying Larry Bird (1984-85) for the third-most. In the 1970-71 season, John Havlicek recorded 38 30-point games. Bird amassed 39 30-point games […]

James Foglio  •  09 Mar 2023
Grizzlies’ Jake LaRavia (back), Kennedy Chander (illness) questionable vs. Warriors

Memphis Grizzlies’ rookies Jake LaRavia (back soreness) and Kennedy Chandler (non-COVID illness) have been upgraded to questionable for Thursday night’s home game against the Golden State Warriors. Vince Williams Jr. (shoulder) is also listed as questionable for Memphis. While Brandon Clarke (Achilles) is out for the season, Steven Adams (knee) and Ja Morant (suspension) remain […]

James Foglio  •  08 Mar 2023
Mavericks’ Reggie Bullock (right quad) doubtful vs. Pelicans

Dallas Mavericks forward Reggie Bullock (right quad contusion) has been downgraded to doubtful for Wednesday night’s road game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Bullock, 31, has only missed two games so far this season. Other players listed on Dallas’ injury report include Maxi Kleber (right hamstring injury recovery) and JaVale McGee (right ankle sprain). Both […]

James Foglio  •  08 Mar 2023
Grant Williams turned down four-year extension with Celtics in low-$50 million range

Grant Williams turned down a four-year extension with the Boston Celtics in a low-$50 million range, according to sources. The fourth-year wing is reportedly seeking an annual salary of $20 million. “That figure is considered premature, and a target number has not been established internally yet as he has focused on the season,” said Jared […]

James Foglio  •  08 Mar 2023
Klay Thompson passes Paul Pierce in 3-pointers for 11th all time

Klay Thompson (2,147) passed Paul Pierce (2,143) in career 3-pointers for 11th all time, in the Golden State Warriors’ 137-128 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night. The five-time All-Star entered the matchup with a total of 2,143 career 3s. Thompson ended his performance with 23 points, four rebounds, two assists, one steal, and […]

James Foglio  •  08 Mar 2023
Kyrie Irving first player with 275+ points, 50+ rebounds, and 60+ assists in first 10 games with team

Kyrie Irving of the Dallas Mavericks is the first player in NBA history to record at least 275 points, 50 rebounds, and 60 assists through his first 10 games with a franchise. The eight-time All-Star has accomplished this feat twice. In Tuesday night’s 120-116 win over the Utah Jazz, the 12-year veteran logged 33 points, […]

James Foglio  •  08 Mar 2023
Suns’ Landry Shamet (right foot soreness) out against Thunder

Phoenix Suns guard Landry Shamet (right foot soreness) has been downgraded to out against the Oklahoma City Thunder for Wednesday night’s home game. Shamet, 25, has missed a total of 36 games so far this season, including tomorrow’s Western Conference matchup. No other players are listed on the injury report for Oklahoma City. Excluding Tuesday’s […]

James Foglio  •  07 Mar 2023
76ers’ James Harden (left foot soreness) questionable vs. Timberwolves

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden (left foot soreness) has been downgraded to questionable for Tuesday night’s road game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Harden, 33, has missed a total of 16 games so far this season. P.J. Tucker (back) and Tobias Harris (calf) are the only other players listed on Philly’s injury report. Tucker has missed […]

James Foglio  •  07 Mar 2023