Bronny James Declares For 2024 NBA Draft, Enters NCAA Transfer Portal

USC freshman guard Bronny James, the eldest son of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, will enter the 2024 NBA Draft while maintaining his college eligibility and will also enter the NCAA transfer portal, he announced Friday on Instagram. James was sidelined for five months after suffering cardiac arrest in July due to a congenital […]

James Foglio  •  05 Apr 2024
Heat Guard Tyler Herro (Foot) Could Return Against Rockets

Miami Heat star Tyler Herro has not played since Feb. 23 because of a right foot injury, but there is optimism that the fifth-year guard will play Friday night at the Houston Rockets. Herro, 24, traveled with the Heat to Houston following Thursday night’s 109-105 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers at Kaseya Center. Miami begins […]

James Foglio  •  05 Apr 2024
Tyrese Maxey 1st 76er With 37 Points, 9 Rebounds, 11 Assists, & 5 3-Pointers in a Game

Tyrese Maxey became the first Philadelphia 76ers player to record 37 points, nine rebounds, 11 assists, one turnover, and five 3-pointers in a game — during Thursday night’s 109-105 win over the Miami Heat. Maxey, 23, finished 15-of-26 (57.7%) shooting from the field and 5-of-14 (35.7%) from 3-point range. The fourth-year guard ended the first half […]

James Foglio  •  05 Apr 2024
James Harden 4th NBA Player to Record 25K+ Points, 6K+ Rebounds, & 7K+ Assists

Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden is the fourth player in NBA history to amass at least 25,000 points, 6,000 rebounds, and 7,000 assists — joining Oscar Robertson, LeBron James, and Russell Westbrook. Harden, 34, has recorded 25,846 points, 6,002 rebounds, 7,604 assists, 1,597 steals, and 600 blocks in 1,069 games (855 starts) across his […]

James Foglio  •  05 Apr 2024
Knicks’ Julius Randle to Undergo Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery

New York Knicks forward Julius Randle is scheduled to undergo season-ending right shoulder surgery after two months of extensive rehabilitation, the team announced Thursday. Randle has been out since dislocating his shoulder on Jan. 27. Doctors warned him recently that continued instability in the shoulder made it unsafe for him to play again this season. […]

James Foglio  •  04 Apr 2024
Paolo Banchero 1st Magic player with 10+ 30-point games in a season since Dwight Howard

Paolo Banchero became the first Orlando Magic player to record double-digit 30-point games in a season since Dwight Howard in 2010-11, in Wednesday night’s 117-108 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Banchero, 21, ended his outing with 32 points, six rebounds, and four assists. The 6-foot-10 forward is the seventh player in Magic history to […]

James Foglio  •  04 Apr 2024
Jerry West Elected to Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame for Record Third Time

Jerry West will be entering the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame for a record third time, and his latest NBA election is for his work as a contributor to the game, according to sources. West, 85, is the only individual to be inducted into the NBA Hall of Fame in three distinct roles. The […]

James Foglio  •  03 Apr 2024
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Quad), Jalen Williams (Ankle) Out Against Celtics

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (quad contusion) and forward Jalen Williams (ankle sprain) are both listed as out for Wednesday night’s road game against the Boston Celtics. Gilgeous-Alexander, 25, has missed three of OKC’s last four games, including Tuesday night’s 109-105 loss to Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers. This will be only his […]

James Foglio  •  03 Apr 2024
Kings are 14-5 this season when Keegan Murray scores 19+ points

The Sacramento Kings are 14-5 this season when second-year forward Keegan Murray scores at least 19 points. Sacramento is 3-2 in games played without Murray, but its two losses were against playoff teams: the New Orleans Pelicans (45-30) on Nov. 22 and the Los Angeles Clippers (47-28) on Nov. 29. The Kings went on to […]

James Foglio  •  03 Apr 2024