Suns’ Bradley Beal out indefinitely after right ankle injury vs. Knicks

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal suffered a sprained right ankle during the first quarter of Friday night’s 139-122 loss to the New York Knicks, the latest setback in what Suns coach Frank Vogel described as a “frustrating injury type of season for him.” The three-time All-Star drained a 3-pointer in the first quarter, but he came down […]

James Foglio  •  18 Dec 2023
Spurs end 18-game losing streak, defeat Lakers to win first game since Nov. 2

San Antonio Spurs won 129-115 over the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night, snapping their franchise-worst 18-game losing streak and winning their first game since Nov. 2 against the Phoenix Suns. The Spurs (4-20) picked up only their fourth victory of the season. Entering Friday, the Spurs were 1-9 in games this season in which […]

James Foglio  •  16 Dec 2023
Jalen Brunson joins 3 NBA players with 50+ points, 5+ rebounds, 5+ assists, & 5+ steals in a game

New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson is now only the fourth NBA player since the 1973-74 season to record at least 50 points, five rebounds, five assists, and five steals in a single game, joining Rick Barry (1974, 1975), Michael Jordan (1988), and Anthony Davis (2016). In New York’s 139-122 win over the Phoenix Suns […]

James Foglio  •  16 Dec 2023
Potential Destinations for Keldon Johnson

The San Antonio Spurs are one of the league’s worst teams this season. Despite Victor Wembanyama shining, the team still has plenty of holes to fill and needs a makeover. With that in mind, the Spurs could be major players in the trade market this season. One player they could move is none other than […]

Mathew Huff  •  14 Dec 2023
Pacers sign veteran forward James Johnson to a one-year deal

The Indiana Pacers are bringing back veteran forward James Johnson on a one-year deal, Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports announced Thursday. Johnson, 36, made only 18 appearances with Indiana last season. He averaged 2.8 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 9.0 minutes per game while shooting 44.9% from the floor and 50% at the foul line. Johnson […]

James Foglio  •  14 Dec 2023
Knicks bring back Taj Gibson on a nonguaranteed deal for rest of season

The New York Knicks agreed to a free agent deal with veteran center Taj Gibson, who is joining the club on a nonguaranteed contract for the rest of the 2023-24 season, Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports announced Wednesday. Gibson, 38, joins the Knicks in the aftermath of starting center Mitchell Robinson requiring left ankle surgery […]

James Foglio  •  14 Dec 2023
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads NBA in steals this season by large margin

Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is leading the NBA in steals this 2023-24 season by quite a wide margin. The 2023 All-Star guard has amassed 58 steals through 21 appearances. Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes and Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George are tied for second with 40 steals each. Dyson Daniels, Herb Jones, […]

James Foglio  •  14 Dec 2023
Joel Embiid records 5th career 30-point half, no other center in play-by-play era has 2+

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid recorded his fifth career 30-point half in Wednesday night’s 129-111 win over the Detroit Pistons. No other center in the play-by-play era (since 1996-97) has logged more than two. The six-time All-Star ended his performance with 41 points, 11 rebounds, five assists, and two steals in 32 minutes of action. […]

James Foglio  •  14 Dec 2023
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s career-high 64 points came from 28 FG attempts, the fewest attempts in NBA history

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded 64 points on only 28 field goal attempts, the most points scored with fewer than 30 field goal attempts in a game in NBA history, in Wednesday night’s 140-126 win over the Indiana Pacers. His 64 points were a franchise record as well. Antetokounmpo, 29, missed all three 3-point […]

James Foglio  •  14 Dec 2023