Articles by James Foglio (3311)
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 […]
Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (left lower back nerve impingement) has been downgraded to out for Monday night’s home game against the Memphis Grizzlies, according to Meghan Triplett of YES Network. Simmons was initially listed as questionable due to leg soreness, which sidelined him three games. Though, he is now no longer available. The three-time […]
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry scored a season-low four points in Sunday’s 140-88 pulverizing loss to the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. The 10-time All-Star finally found himself on the losing side of a humiliating blowout defeat. It was Golden State’s fourth-worst loss in franchise history. “You have a creative idea and it doesn’t […]
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker will miss 7-10 days due to a right ankle sprain, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. The four-time All-Star has missed 11 games so far this season. Booker suffered the injury during Saturday’s 118-109 loss to the Houston Rockets when he stepped on teammate Royce O’Neale’s foot. Suns […]
Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander posted his 45th 30-point game of the season in Sunday night’s 118-110 victory against the Phoenix Suns. It was just his 59th game played this season. Only two players in NBA history have reached that mark faster — Wilt Chamberlain (4x) and Michael Jordan. Gilgeous-Alexander, 25, scored 10 points […]
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson suffered a left knee injury during the opening possession of Sunday night’s 107-98 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers when he attempted a jump shot near the foul line and knocked knees in the air, causing him to stumble and drop to the floor near the 3-point arc. Brunson remained […]
Jusuf Nurkic scored 14 points and grabbed a career-high 31 rebounds, setting the Phoenix Suns’ franchise record for most boards in a single game, in Sunday night’s 118-110 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Nurkic, 29, broke the Suns’ rebound record of 27 set by Tyson Chandler against the Atlanta Hawks on Jan. 23, 2016. […]