Bulls’ Andre Drummond picks up his 45th career 20-point, 20-rebound game

Chicago Bulls center Andre Drummond recorded his 45th career NBA game with at least 20 points and 20 rebounds in Tuesday night’s 118-113 win over the Atlanta Hawks. No other active player has more than 16. Drummond leads Kevin Love (16), Karl-Anthony Towns (12), Clint Capela (11), Nikola Jokic (11), DeAndre Jordan (10), Anthony Davis […]

James Foglio  •  27 Dec 2023
De’Aaron Fox records 10th career 40-point game, passes DeMarcus Cousins for 4th most in Kings history

Sacramento Kings star De’Aaron Fox recorded his 10th career 40-point game in Tuesday night’s 130-113 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, passing DeMarcus Cousins for the fourth most in Kings history. The All-Star guard ended his night with 43 points, eight rebounds, four assists, two steals, and one block in 39 minutes of action. Fox, […]

James Foglio  •  27 Dec 2023
Bulls center Nikola Vucevic to miss time with left groin injury

Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic is expected to miss an unspecified amount of time with a strained left groin, coach Billy Donovan said Tuesday. His left adductor contusion is reportedly nothing serious. Vucevic had an MRI exam after suffering the injury in Saturday’s 109-95 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The two-time All-Star fell to the […]

James Foglio  •  26 Dec 2023
Hawks’ De’Andre Hunter out at least 2 weeks with right knee injury

Atlanta Hawks forward De’Andre Hunter will miss at least two weeks as he deals with inflammation in his right knee, the team announced Monday. An MRI revealed the inflammation on Saturday. Hunter, who has missed the past two games, is expected to undergo a nonsurgical procedure today. The five-year veteran will be reevaluated in approximately […]

James Foglio  •  26 Dec 2023
Lakers Expected to Target Hawks’ Dejounte Murray for Trade

The Los Angeles Lakers were named among the teams interested in Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine, and now the Lakers are also expected to express trade interest in Atlanta Hawks star Dejounte Murray, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. “Lakers front office has shown they’re going to do their due diligence around […]

James Foglio  •  26 Dec 2023
Bradley Beal owed $160 million over next 3 seasons, could go 5 straight seasons without 60+ appearances

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal is still owed $160 million over the next three NBA seasons, and the three-time All-Star could very well go a fifth-straight season without making 60 or more appearances. Beal, 30, has not played in at least 60 games since the 2020-21 season with the Washington Wizards. His $140 million is […]

James Foglio  •  26 Dec 2023
Luka Doncic becomes only 4th NBA player to score 50+ points on Christmas

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic became only the fourth NBA player in league history to score at least 50 points on Christmas, joining Bernard King (60 points vs. Nets in 1984), Wilt Chamberlain (59 points at New York in 1961), and Rick Barry (50 points at Cincinnati in 1966). In Dallas’ 128-114 win over the […]

James Foglio  •  26 Dec 2023
Lakers’ Gabe Vincent considering surgery on left knee, would miss 6-8 weeks

Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent is “strongly considering” surgery on his left knee, which would sideline him for six to eight weeks. Vincent, 27, rehabbed for almost two months for return, but the swelling is back, and he’s now contemplating a surgical procedure. The five-year veteran has averaged 5.4 points, 1.1 rebounds, 3.0 assists, […]

James Foglio  •  23 Dec 2023
Pistons owner Tom Gores responds to ‘Sell the Team’ chants amid 25-game losing streak

Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores talked to the media following Thursday night’s 119-111 loss to the Utah Jazz, and the 59-year-old discussed the future of his NBA franchise amid the club’s 25-game losing streak and “sell the team” chants from fans. “I think [the fans] deserve an answer,” Gores told The Athletic. “We have an […]

James Foglio  •  23 Dec 2023