D’Angelo Russell breaks Nick Van Excel’s Lakers single-season 3-pointers record

D’Angelo Russell set the Los Angeles Lakers’ single-season record for most 3-pointers made, passing Nick Van Excel to make franchise history, in Friday night’s 101-94 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. Russell now leads the Lakers franchise with 187 made 3-pointers. Van Excel is second with 183 3s made in the 1994-95 season, followed by Kobe […]

James Foglio  •  23 Mar 2024
Lakers’ Jarred Vanderbilt (Foot) Could Return Before NBA Playoffs

Los Angeles Lakers center Jarred Vanderbilt suffered a right foot injury during the first half of the team’s 114-105 win over the Boston Celtics on Feb. 1. It was initially reported that Vanderbilt would undergo a season-ending procedure. However, X-rays taken at TD Garden came back negative. According to NBA insider Jovan Buha of The […]

James Foglio  •  22 Mar 2024
Magic’s Paolo Banchero records second NBA career triple-double

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero posted his second NBA career triple-double in Thursday night’s 121-106 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. It was also his 14th double-double of the season. The 2024 All-Star ended his outing with 20 points, 10 rebounds, a career-high-tying 11 assists, and a steal in 33 minutes of action. He finished […]

James Foglio  •  22 Mar 2024
Michael Porter Jr. breaks Nuggets’ single-season record for 3-pointers made

Michael Porter Jr. became the Denver Nuggets’ all-time single-season leader in 3-pointers made during Thursday night’s 113-100 win over the New York Knicks. Porter passed Dale Ellis with 193 3s made this season on 478 attempts (40.4%). He scored 31 points on 13-of-16 (81.3%) shooting from the field and 3-of-6 (50%) from 3-point range. Ellis […]

James Foglio  •  22 Mar 2024
Pelicans’ Brandon Ingram out at least 2 weeks with left knee contusion

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram suffered a bone contusion in his left knee and is expected to miss at least two weeks, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. The eight-year veteran exited early during the second half of Thursday night’s 121-106 loss to the Orlando Magic. He was defending Jalen Suggs on […]

James Foglio  •  22 Mar 2024
Bucks are 22-1 this season when Damian Lillard shoots 50% or better

The Milwaukee Bucks are 22-1 this season in games where Damian Lillard shoots at least 50% overall. In Milwaukee’s 115-108 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night, Lillard recorded his third straight game with 30 or more points. The eight-time All-Star guard finished 11-of-22 (50%) shooting from the field and 5-of-11 (45.5%) from 3-point […]

James Foglio  •  22 Mar 2024
Mavericks made 18 dunks against Jazz, the 2nd most in an NBA game since 1997-98

The Dallas Mavericks made a total of 18 slam dunks in Thursday night’s 113-97 win over the Utah Jazz, tied for the second-most dunks in an NBA game since the 1997-98 season, per Elias Sports. The Washington Wizards posted 18 dunks against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Dec. 1, 2021. Of course, the Los Angeles Clippers […]

James Foglio  •  22 Mar 2024
NBA to Shut Down G League Ignite After This Season, Cites NCAA’s NIL Policy

The NBA is shutting down the G League Ignite following the conclusion of the 2023-24 season, citing the NCAA’s Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) policy and the advent of collectives and the transfer portal” as its primary reasons, the league announced Thursday. NBA G League President Shareef Abdur-Rahim said in a statement: “Four years ago, […]

James Foglio  •  21 Mar 2024
Is Kevin Huerter (shoulder) playing tonight against Wizards?

Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter (dislocated left shoulder) remains out for Thursday night’s road game against the Washington Wizards. The six-year veteran suffered the shoulder injury in Monday’s 121-111 overtime win versus the Memphis Grizzlies. Huerter was diagnosed with a dislocated left shoulder after being fouled by Desmond Bane in the first quarter. The 6-foot-7 […]

James Foglio  •  21 Mar 2024