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The NBA is expected to investigate the Philadelphia 76ers after Joel Embiid returned from injury to the Sixers’ lineup on Tuesday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder. On Monday, it was originally reported that Embiid was “nearing a return and could play as early as Tuesday,” per Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. “I’ve […]
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard was absent for Tuesday night’s 109-95 loss to the Sacramento Kings because of right knee soreness, making it just his seventh game missed this season. Leonard, 32, returned home to Los Angeles on Monday to receive additional treatment. Clippers coach Ty Lue said the team first learned of Leonard’s knee injury […]
San Antonio Spurs rookie forward/center Victor Wembanyama now has the second-most blocks by an NBA player over a 20-game span in the last decade, following Tuesday night’s 110-105 loss to the Denver Nuggets. Wembanyama, 20, recorded 92 blocks over a 20-game stretch from Feb. 12 against the Toronto Raptors to April 2 versus Denver. He […]
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic is on pace to become the 10th player in NBA history to average at least 34 points per game in a single season. Through 65 games (all starts) this season, he’s averaging a career-high 34 points per contest on 48.9% shooting from the field and career bests of 38% from […]
Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (right groin strain) has been downgraded to out for tonight’s road game against the Washington Wizards, the team announced on Monday. This will be the second straight game that Lillard has missed and seventh overall for the season. The eight-time All-Star sat out Saturday’s win at Atlanta for personal reasons. […]
San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell (foot) and forward Jeremy Sochan (ankle) have been ruled out for the remainder of the 2023-24 NBA season, the team announced on Monday. Vassell missed San Antonio’s 117-113 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Sunday. He underwent an MRI on Monday that revealed a stress reaction to the third […]
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is 49 missed shots shy from owning the NBA record for most missed shots in league history. Kobe Bryant currently owns the all-time record with 14,481 misses. James, 39, has 14,433 missed shots in 1,486 games across his 21-year playing career. Bryant set the mark in 1,346 games of […]
Boston Celtics guard Derrick White will receive a $500,000 bonus for making at least 185 3-pointers this season. This is the first time of White’s seven-year career that he surpassed the mark. Since the bonus was deemed unlikely in his contract before the season, Boston will have an additional $500,000 charged toward their team salary, […]
Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis is just the second NBA player in history to finish a season with at least 1,000 points, 1,000 rebounds, and 600 assists — joining Wilt Chamberlain. In the 1967-68 season, Chamberlain logged 1,992 points, 1,952 rebounds, and 702 assists. The NBA Hall of Famer also recorded 1,956 points, 1,957 boards, […]
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker scored 52 points and hit a career-high seven 3-pointers in Monday night’s 124-111 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. It was his third straight 50-point outing against the Pelicans. The four-time All-Star also recorded 52 points in a 123-109 victory at New Orleans on Jan. 19. Booker joined Wilt Chamberlain as the […]
