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On Friday, LeBron James and Kevin Durant became the fifth pair of opposing players aged 35 or older to score at least 30 points in the same game. The other pairs include Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Dan Issel (1984), Karl Malone and Reggie Miller (2001), Karl Malone and Michael Jordan (2001), and Dirk Nowitzki and Jamal […]
By now, it is no secret that Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (KCP) is one of the best perimeter defenders in the NBA. Not to mention, he is one of the most important role players to the Denver Nuggets. For years now, KCP has been making his presence felt as a solid two-way player. This season has been […]
Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas (left ankle sprain) is out for the next two weeks. An MRI on Thursday confirmed the sprain. Thomas, 22, suffered the injury during the third quarter of Wednesday night’s 100-93 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. While driving to the basket, the 6-foot-4 guard stepped awkwardly nearby defender PJ Tucker, […]
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 […]
