James Harden joins Wilt Chamberlain as only 76ers to record 20-assist triple-double

On Friday night, James Harden joined Wilt Chamberlain as the only Philadelphia 76ers to record a 20-assist triple-double. In the Sixers’ 119-114 win over the Los Angeles Clippers, the 10-time All-Star ended his performance with 20 points, 11 rebounds, and a career-high 21 assists. Also, he finished 6-of-17 (35.3%) shooting from the floor and knocked […]

James Foglio  •  26 Dec 2022
Luka Doncic joins Dirk Nowitzki as only Mavericks to record multiple 50-point games

On Friday night, Luka Doncic joined future Hall of Famer Dirk Nowitzki as the only Dallas Mavericks to record multiple 50-point games. It was also his fifth career game with at least 45 points, breaking a tie with Mark Aguirre (four) for the most 45-point games in franchise history. In Dallas’ 112-106 win over the […]

James Foglio  •  26 Dec 2022
Lakers’ Anthony Davis (right foot) out indefinitely, to be re-evaluated in two weeks

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis is out indefinitely due to a foot injury. He will be re-evaluated around the two-week mark, according to sources. The eight-time All-Star has been diagnosed with a stress injury in his right foot. During the first quarter of Los Angeles’ 126-108 win over the Denver Nuggets on Dec. 16, […]

James Foglio  •  23 Dec 2022
Mavericks’ Jaden Hardy (back) among five players out vs. Rockets

Dallas Mavericks rookie guard Jaden Hardy (back) is among five players out for Friday night’s road game against the Houston Rockets. This will be the guard’s third straight game missed. Other Dallas players out include Kemba Walker (left knee injury recovery), Dorian Finney-Smith (hip), Maxi Kleber (right hamstring), and Josh Green (right elbow). Kleber and […]

James Foglio  •  23 Dec 2022
Celtics’ Marcus Smart (illness) probable vs. Timberwolves

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (illness) has been upgraded to probable for Friday night’s home game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. However, center Robert Williams III has been downgraded to questionable due to an illness. Of course, Danilo Gallinari will miss the entire season because of an ACL tear. Smart, Williams, and Gallinari are the only […]

James Foglio  •  23 Dec 2022
Nets’ Kevin Durant on leaving Warriors: ‘I just wanted to play ball somewhere else’

In 2019, Kevin Durant was traded by the Golden State Warriors to the Brooklyn Nets. He felt his time on the West Coast was over. The 12-time All-Star won two NBA championships and Finals MVPs with Stephen Curry and the Warriors. On Friday, Durant was asked why he wanted out of the Bay Area. “It […]

James Foglio  •  23 Dec 2022
Pacers rookie Bennedict Mathurin can still win Sixth Man of the Year

Indiana Pacers rookie guard Bennedict Mathurin could win Sixth Man of the Year in 2023. Through 31 games off the bench, the Arizona product is averaging 17.5 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game. He’s also shooting 41.3% from the field and 35.1% from 3-point range. In his first three games of the season, […]

James Foglio  •  23 Dec 2022
CJ McCollum first Pelicans guard with 40/5/5 game since Tyreke Evans

On Thursday night, CJ McCollum became the first New Orleans Pelicans guard to record at least 40 points, five rebounds, and five assists in a single game since Tyreke Evans in 2014. In New Orleans’ 126-117 win over the San Antonio Spurs, the guard scored a season-high 40 points in 38 minutes of action. Along […]

James Foglio  •  23 Dec 2022
Grizzlies’ Desmond Bane (toe sprain) upgraded to questionable vs. Suns

Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (toe sprain) has been upgraded to questionable for Friday night’s road game against the Phoenix Suns. The TCU product has missed the last 17 games. Danny Green (knee) is also listed as questionable on Memphis’ injury report. Green has not yet made his 2022-23 season debut in the Bluff City. […]

James Foglio  •  22 Dec 2022