Damian Lillard passes Walt Frazier for 70th in all-time assists

Damian Lillard (5,049) passed Hall of Famer Walt Frazier (5,040) for 70th on the NBA’s all-time assists list, in the Portland Trail Blazers’ 138-129 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday. Lillard now ranks 12th among active players in career assists. The seven-time All-Star trails Chris Paul (11,300), LeBron James (10,354), Russell Westbrook (9,002), […]

James Foglio  •  13 Feb 2023
Bulls favorites to sign Russell Westbrook after contract buyout

The Chicago Bulls are the favorites to sign Russell Westbrook when and if the nine-time All-Star agrees to a contract buyout with the Utah Jazz, per sources. Other interested teams include the Los Angeles Clippers and Miami Heat. Of course, the 15-year veteran is earning $47,063,478 this season. Ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline, the Los […]

James Foglio  •  13 Feb 2023
Jayson Tatum tied for third-most 40-point games in Celtics history

Jayson Tatum tallied his eighth 40-point game of the season on Friday, tying Paul Pierce (2000-01) for the third-most in a single season in Boston Celtics history. Only Larry Bird logged more 40-point games in a season (nine in 1984-85, 11 in 1987-88). In Boston’s 127-116 win over the Charlotte Hornets, the four-time All-Star recorded […]

James Foglio  •  13 Feb 2023
Lakers gift Kareem Abdul-Jabbar custom ring with 578 diamonds

The Los Angeles Lakers are gifting Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar a special custom-made ring with 578 diamonds, modified to fit white diamonds set in yellow gold. Jason Arasheben, also known as Jason of Beverly Hills, designed the ring to commemorate the 19-time All-Star for owning the league’s all-time scoring record for 38 years. According […]

James Foglio  •  10 Feb 2023
Denver Nuggets Eyeing Reggie Jackson

Reggie Jackson is bound to have a new home soon. He was traded to the Charlotte Hornets during the NBA Trade Deadline where the Los Angeles Clippers received center, Mason Plumlee, in return. However, the Hornets and Jackson are working toward a buyout which will make the point guard one of the more touted players […]

Mathew Huff  •  10 Feb 2023
Super Bowl LVII Prop Bets: Will Joel Embiid tweet about Rihanna?

For one of the notable Super Bowl LVII prop bets, will Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid tweet about Rihanna? Bettors are counting on at least one Rihanna tweet from the MVP candidate during the big game. More importantly, will Eli Apple tweet about the Kansas City Chiefs specifically after kickoff? According to the BetOnline sportsbook, […]

James Foglio  •  10 Feb 2023
James Wiseman played 60 games with Warriors, fourth fewest by top 2 pick

James Wiseman was selected second overall by the Golden State Warriors in the 2020 NBA Draft, and the 7-foot center made only 60 appearances prior to his trade to the Detroit Pistons, the fourth fewest by a top 2 pick to make his debut with a team in NBA history. Ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline, […]

James Foglio  •  10 Feb 2023
NBA Buyout Season 2023: Top Five Candidates

The NBA buyout market is sometimes just as interesting as the NBA Trade Deadline. After arguably the most hectic NBA Trade Deadline of all time, this season’s NBA buyout market is guaranteed to have some quality playmakers. One of which is even a former MVP. As a result, there will be plenty of teams looking […]

Mathew Huff  •  09 Feb 2023
Wizards pursuing contract buyout for 11-year veteran Will Barton

The Washington Wizards are working on a contract buyout for guard/forward Will Barton, allowing him to become a free agent. Barton, 32, has made 40 appearances off the bench this season. Of course, the 11-year veteran is averaging 7.7 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game. Plus, he’s shooting 38.7% from the field and […]

James Foglio  •  09 Feb 2023