Category: NBA PM
Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun became the fifth player in NBA history to record at least 45 points, 15 rebounds, and five steals in a single game, in Tuesday night’s 114-101 win over the San Antonio Spurs. The 6-foot-11 big man notched a career-high 45 points, a season-high 16 rebounds, three assists, a career-best five […]
New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III became the seventh player in NBA history to make 10 or more 3-pointers in a game off the bench, during Tuesday night’s 139-98 blowout win over the Toronto Raptors. The third-year wing recorded a season-high 34 points and six rebounds while finishing 11-of-17 (64.7%) shooting from the floor […]
Memphis Grizzlies forward Ziaire Williams was diagnosed with a Grade 2 strain of his hip flexor and lower back muscles, and guard Derrick Rose is dealing with right osteitis pubis, the team announced Tuesday. Both players will miss multiple weeks. Williams, 22, sustained his injury during overtime of Saturday’s 107-100 loss to the Portland Trail […]
Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey has been downgraded to out for Tuesday night’s road game against the Brooklyn Nets as he undergoes an evaluation for a concussion, the team announced. Maxey, 23, banged his head against the knee of Dallas Mavericks forward Derrick Jones Jr. in the third quarter of Sunday’s win and then exited the court, however […]
NBA free agent Patty Mills is expected to sign with the Miami Heat on a rest-of-season contract, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Mills, 35, will be eligible for the postseason roster. The NBA deadline to waive a player for playoff eligibility on another team was Friday, March 1. The Atlanta Hawks waived the 15-year veteran […]
Chicago Bulls guard Coby White is a top candidate to win NBA Most Improved Player this season, and it is one award that remains on the mind of the five-year veteran. “It would mean a lot to me,” White told NBC Sports Chicago. “Just to show the progress I’ve made and to set the example […]
Los Angeles Clippers reserve guard Russell Westbrook underwent surgery on his fractured left hand on Monday, and the nine-time All-Star is slated to return in time for the 2024 NBA Playoffs. His status is listed as week-to-week. Westbrook fractured his non-shooting hand in Friday night’s 140-115 win over the visiting Washington Wizards. This is not […]
The Toronto Raptors and center Kelly Olynyk agreed to a two-year, $26.25 million contract extension, agent Jeff Schwartz of Excel Sports announced on Monday. Olynyk, 32, was eligible to sign the extension up till June 30. His new deal will take him through the 2025-26 season, and the extension gives him the maximum 5% annual […]
Utah Jazz star Jordan Clarkson became the first NBA player to record at least 38 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists off the bench in a single game, in Monday night’s 127-115 win over the Washington Wizards. The 10-year veteran notched a season-high 38 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists, and one steal in 36 minutes […]
Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end who began dating pop music singer Taylor Swift this past NFL season, and his older brother Jason, who recently retired as center for the Philadelphia Eagles, will be honored Tuesday night with a bobblehead giveaway when the Cleveland Cavaliers host the Boston Celtics. Each bobblehead collectible is […]
