Kevin Durant records 66th 40-point game, ties Jerry West for 12th most in NBA history

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant recorded his 66th 40-point game in Sunday’s 120-106 win over the Detroit Pistons, tying Hall of Famer Jerry West for 12th on the NBA’s all-time list. In 35 minutes of action, Durant ended his outing with a season-high 41 points, along with four rebounds, five assists, one steal, and two […]

James Foglio  •  06 Nov 2023
Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. to undergo left hand surgery, out at least 3 weeks

Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. will undergo surgery to repair a fractured third metacarpal in his left hand, according to sources. Following surgery, Carter will be re-evaluated in approximately three weeks. The 6-foot-10 big man fell on his left hand, injuring his third metacarpal, after going for a rebound in the closing seconds of […]

James Foglio  •  04 Nov 2023
Hawks rookie Kobe Bufkin out at least 2 weeks with fractured thumb

Atlanta Hawks rookie guard Kobe Bufkin will be out at least two weeks after fracturing his left thumb while practicing Thursday night with the College Park Skyhawks, Atlanta’s G League affiliate. Bufkin, 20, sustained the injury while on an assignment with the G League team. X-rays taken Friday revealed the fracture. The 6-foot-4 guard will […]

James Foglio  •  04 Nov 2023
Jalen Brunson has 5 career 40-point games with Knicks, tying Walt Frazier and Stephon Marbury

Jalen Brunson recorded his fifth career 40-point game with the New York Knicks in Friday night’s 110-105 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA In-Season Tournament, tying Walter Frazier and Stephon Marbury for the most by a point guard in franchise history. In 42 minutes of action, Brunson ended his performance with 45 points, […]

James Foglio  •  04 Nov 2023
NBA Rumors: Donovan Mitchell, Bojan Bogdanovic Among 76ers’ Trade Targets

According to the latest NBA rumors, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell and Detroit Pistons forward Bojan Bogdanovic are reportedly among the Philadelphia 76ers’ trade targets. This news comes just days after the Sixers traded James Harden, P.J. Tucker, and Filip Petrusev to the Los Angeles Clippers for Marcus Morris, Nic Batum, Robert Covington, KJ Martin, […]

James Foglio  •  22 Nov 2023
Ex-Sixer Lou Williams on LeBron James: ‘The greatest of all time, give him his flowers’

Former Philadelphia 76ers guard Lou Williams praised Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James on FanDuel TV’s “Run It Back” podcast. The three-time NBA Sixth Man of the Year award winner still thinks James is the greatest. “The greatest of all time, give him his flowers. I have said it, I am standing on it,” Williams […]

James Foglio  •  02 Nov 2023
Pistons unveil new ‘Bad Boys’ inspired City Edition uniforms, court for 2023-24

The Detroit Pistons unveiled their new Bad Boys-inspired City Edition uniforms for the 2023-24 season. The jerseys feature the skull and cross bone symbol to honor the Bad Boys logo. A “CD2” logo is also included on the jock tag to commemorate Hall of Fame Pistons coach Chuck Daly. “This year’s City Edition uniforms are […]

James Foglio  •  02 Nov 2023
Celtics scored 155 points vs. Pacers, their second most in franchise history

The Boston Celtics came within 20 points of trying their franchise record for most points scored in a game, in Wednesday night’s 155-104 win over the Indiana Pacers. The Celtics had 75 points at halftime for the second straight game. According to Basketball-Reference statistics, that’s a first for back-to-back games since at least the 1950-51 […]

James Foglio  •  22 Nov 2023
LeBron James earns 81st 30-point game since turning 35, passes Karl Malone

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James recorded his 81st 30-point game since turning 35 years old, passing Karl Malone for the most by any player aged 35 or older in NBA history, in Wednesday’s 130-125 overtime win against the Los Angeles Clippers. In 43 minutes of action, the four-time MVP ended his night with a […]

James Foglio  •  02 Nov 2023