Tyrese Haliburton joins Chris Paul as only NBA players with 20+ points, 20+ assists, & 0 turnovers in a game

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton joins Chris Paul as the only NBA players to record at least 20 points and 20 assists with zero turnovers in a single game. On Dec. 10, 2016, Paul posted 20 points and 20 assists in the Los Angeles Clippers’ 133-105 victory against the New Orleans Pelicans. In Indiana’s 120-104 win […]

James Foglio  •  30 Dec 2023
Ime Udoka Not Considering Moving Jalen Green to Second Unit

It is no secret that Jalen Green is one of the more confident scorers in today’s NBA. However, this has also affected his efficiency throughout his career. This season has been no different. As a result, many peers are wondering if the team should relegate him to a bench role to provide a scoring punch […]

Mathew Huff  •  28 Dec 2023
Mikal Bridges Unhappy With Limited Playing Time Against Bucks

Mikal Bridges is one of the toughest players in the NBA. He is also an up and coming star on the rise. Ever since the trade from the Phoenix Suns last season, Bridges has shouldered a bigger role and has excelled so far as the first option for the young Brooklyn Nets. However, the small […]

Mathew Huff  •  28 Dec 2023
Pelicans’ Larry Nance Jr. (ribs) cleared to return after missing last 13 games

New Orleans Pelicans forward Larry Nance Jr. is cleared to return after missing the last 13 games and will reportedly play in tonight’s game against the Utah Jazz. The Ohio native was diagnosed with a right rib fracture in November. Nance, who turns 31 this coming New Year’s Day, said after Thursday’s morning shootaround in […]

James Foglio  •  28 Dec 2023
Pelicans, Smoothie King renew arena naming rights contract

The New Orleans Pelicans have renewed their arena naming rights contract with Dallas-based Smoothie Kings. The arena will “retain its distinctive identity as the Smoothie King Center for the foreseeable future,” the Pelicans said in a statement. Of course, the length and value of the agreement are unknown at this time. The initial contract was […]

James Foglio  •  28 Dec 2023
NBA Lost Christmas Day Ratings Battle Against NFL For 4th Straight Year

The NBA continues to struggle against the NFL in Christmas Day ratings. NBA viewership declined for at least four of the five Christmas Day games. The NFL has played at least one game on this holiday since 2020. So far, football is winning the ratings battle. The featured Celtics-Lakers matchup on Monday was the most-watched […]

James Foglio  •  28 Dec 2023
Giannis Antetokounmpo passes Chris Webber, Chris Bosh on NBA’s all-time scoring list

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo passed Chris Webber and Chris Bosh on the NBA’s all-time scoring list for 97th place, during Wednesday night’s 144-122 win over the Brooklyn Nets. Antetokounmpo, 29, ended his outing with 17,205 career points, surpassing Bosh (17,189) and Webber (17,182). The two-time MVP is already the Bucks’ all-time scorer. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar […]

James Foglio  •  28 Dec 2023
Rockets’ Alperen Sengun joins Blake Griffin, Shaquille O’Neal as only NBA players with this record

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun joins Blake Griffin and Shaquille O’Neal as the only NBA players in the 3-point era to average at least 29 points, 14 rebounds, and four assists over a three-game span before the age of 22. In his last three games, Sengun is averaging 29.7 points, 14 rebounds, and 4.7 assists […]

James Foglio  •  28 Dec 2023
Detroit Lions on pace to finish with more wins than Pistons, become 3rd NFL team to outplay NBA club

The Detroit Lions are currently 11-4 and have already clinched the NFC North, and the NFL team is now on pace to finish with more wins than the NBA’s Detroit Pistons. The Lions could become the third NFL franchise to record more victories in a season than the team’s NBA counterpart. As for the two […]

James Foglio  •  27 Dec 2023