Russell Westbrook passes Patrick Ewing for 25th on NBA’s all-time scoring list

Los Angeles Clippers guard Russell Westbrook passed NBA Hall of Famer Patrick Ewing on the league’s all-time scoring list in Monday’s 121-104 win against the Miami Heat, moving up from No. 26 to No. 25. Westbrook has now scored 24,821 points over the course of his 16-year career. Ewing amassed 24,815 points in his 17-year […]

James Foglio  •  02 Jan 2024
Pistons end NBA record-tying 28-game losing streak, defeat Raptors 129-127

The Detroit Pistons ended an NBA record-tying 28-game losing streak in Sunday’s 129-127 win over the Toronto Raptors. It was their first win since Oct. 28 against the Chicago Bulls. Detroit matched the Philadelphia 76ers’ record of 28 split over the 2014-15 and 2015-16 seasons, with an overtime loss at Boston on Thursday. Though, the Pistons […]

James Foglio  •  02 Jan 2024
Lakers are 3-8 since winning inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament against Pacers

The Los Angeles Lakers are now 3-8 since winning the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament in Las Vegas against the Indiana Pacers. Their only victories during this stretch were in matchups with the San Antonio Spurs (5-27) on Dec. 13, Oklahoma City Thunder (22-9) on Dec. 23, and Charlotte Hornets (7-23) on Dec. 28. During the […]

James Foglio  •  01 Jan 2024
Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon (hand) back at practice, questionable vs. Hornets

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon returned to practice on Sunday after sustaining lacerations to his face and right shooting hand when he was bit by a family dog on Christmas. His right hand required 21 stitches. Gordon, 28, told The Denver Post that he feels ready to play in Monday’s home game against the Charlotte Hornets. The 10-year […]

James Foglio  •  01 Jan 2024
Knicks’ Miles McBride agrees to a three-year, $13 million extension

New York Knicks guard Miles McBride has agreed to a three-year, $13 million contract extension with the club, according to Mark Bartelstein and Andy Shiffman of Priority Sports. The deal starts next season and is fully guaranteed. He’s in the final season of the three-year, $4.32 million contract he signed with the Knicks in August […]

James Foglio  •  01 Jan 2024
Raptors trade OG Anunoby to Knicks for RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, and a 2024 2nd-rounder

The Toronto Raptors are trading forwards OG Anunoby and Precious Achiuwa along with guard Malachi Flynn to the New York Knicks for RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, and a 2024 second-round draft pick, the teams announced Saturday. The Knicks have been targeting Anunoby for a trade since the offseason, and the Eastern Conference contender is expected […]

James Foglio  •  01 Jan 2024
Trail Blazers’ Scoot Henderson only NBA rookie this season to record 20+ points, 10+ assists in a game twice

Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson is the only NBA rookie this season to notch at least 20 points and 10 assists in a single game twice this season. Henderson, 19, recorded his third double-double of the season in Friday night’s 134-128 win over the San Antonio Spurs. The 6-foot-3 guard posted 22 points, a […]

James Foglio  •  30 Dec 2023
LeBron James to Live Stream Video Games, Twitch and Kick seek NBA star

On Friday, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James revealed on X that he’s thinking about live streaming his Madden NFL video games, and two streaming platforms the 21-year NBA veteran is considering include Twitch and Kick. YouTube is another option as well. “Thinking of live streaming my @EAMaddenNFL games when I play. Who should I […]

James Foglio  •  30 Dec 2023
Tyrese Haliburton joins Chris Paul as only NBA players with 20+ points, 20+ assists, & 0 turnovers in a game

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton joins Chris Paul as the only NBA players to record at least 20 points and 20 assists with zero turnovers in a single game. On Dec. 10, 2016, Paul posted 20 points and 20 assists in the Los Angeles Clippers’ 133-105 victory against the New Orleans Pelicans. In Indiana’s 120-104 win […]

James Foglio  •  30 Dec 2023