Rockets seek above-.500 record for first time in 1,005 days vs. Lakers

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 […]

James Foglio  •  08 Nov 2023
Kings’ De’Aaron Fox (Ankle) Remains Out Against Trail Blazers

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 […]

James Foglio  •  08 Nov 2023
Is Terance Mann playing tonight (Nov. 8) against Nets?

Los Angeles Clippers guard Terance Mann (left ankle sprain) was upgraded to questionable on Tuesday for Wednesday night’s road game against the Brooklyn Nets, following an announcement on his YouTube channel. “Recovery is going great, I’m feeling great,” Mann said. “I’m moving a lot better. I’m able to run. Able to do jumping, able to […]

James Foglio  •  07 Nov 2023
Heat hire Udonis Haslem as VP of basketball development

The Miami Heat are hiring Udonis Haslem as vice president of basketball development, according to reports. His responsibilities will include being a source to the coaching staff, mentoring players from both the Heat and Sioux Falls Skyforce — Miami’s G League affiliate — along with representing the organization in the community. Udonis, 43, reiterated that […]

James Foglio  •  07 Nov 2023
Warriors sign forward Gui Santos to a three-year deal, $75K guaranteed this season

The Golden State Warriors have signed free agent forward Gui Santos to a three-year deal, per sources. Santos, 21, was selected 55th overall by Golden State in the 2022 NBA Draft. Santos’ multi-year deal includes $75,000 guaranteed this season and is non-guaranteed for the following two seasons, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. NBA betting […]

James Foglio  •  07 Nov 2023
Bronny James to play for USC in 2023-24 if he passes medical exam

USC freshman Bronny James could make his college debut in the 2023-24 season if he passes a medical examination later this month, his father, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, said Monday. Bronny, 19, suffered cardiac arrest during a team workout in July and underwent successful surgery to repair a congenital heart defect. LeBron was spotted with Bronny visiting […]

James Foglio  •  07 Nov 2023
Anthony Davis’ left hip injury nothing serious, ‘very optimistic’ about speedy recovery

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis experienced spasms in his left hip, forcing an early exit during the second quarter of Monday night’s 108-107 loss to the Miami Heat. Davis, 30, said he tweaked his adductor attempting a spin move against Miami’s Jaime Jaquez Jr. late in the second quarter. The eight-time All-Star subbed out […]

James Foglio  •  07 Nov 2023
Nikola Jokic records 108th triple-double, passes LeBron James and Jason Kidd for 4th most

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic recorded his 108th career triple-double in Monday’s 134-116 win over the New Orleans Pelicans, passing LeBron James and Jason Kidd for the fourth most in NBA history. Now, the five-time All-Star trails Russell Westbrook (198), Oscar Robertson (181), and Magic Johnson (138). In 37 minutes of action, Jokic amassed a […]

James Foglio  •  07 Nov 2023
Clippers convert Joshua Primo’s deal to standard contract, sign Xavier Moon to two-way deal

The Los Angeles Clippers plan to convert two-way guard Joshua Primo’s deal into to a standard contract and are bringing back guard Xavier Moon on a two-way deal, according to reports. Primo was selected 12th overall by the Spurs in the 2021 NBA Draft out of the University of Alabama. At 18 years and 217 […]

James Foglio  •  06 Nov 2023