Tag: NBA
San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama is currently on pace for the highest usage percentage by an NBA rookie since the 1967-68 season. This is based on a minimum of 1,000 minutes played. His usage percentage (31.6%) ranks seventh — trailing Joel Embiid (39%), Luka Doncic (36.3%), Giannis Antetokounmpo (33.4%), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (32.6%), Donovan Mitchell […]
Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson was suspended 25 games without pay by the NBA on Tuesday for violating the league’s anti-drug policy. Thompson, 32, tested positive for ibutamoren, which is a growth hormone, and SARM LGD-4033. LGD-4033 is a type of oral, nonsteroidal drug known as a selective androgen receptor modulator (SARM). Ibutamoren and SARM […]
The Miami Heat are trading guard Kyle Lowry and a protected 2027 first-round draft pick to the Charlotte Hornets for guard Terry Rozier, according to sources. Miami owes the Oklahoma City Thunder a top-14 protected first-rounder in 2025 and an unprotected pick in 2026. The first to Charlotte is two years after the pick to […]
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton is currently on pace to become the sixth NBA player to average at least 12 assists per game in a season. The 2023 All-Star guard could become the first since John Stockton. In addition to Stockton, he would join Isiah Thomas, Kevin Porter, Magic Johnson, and Kevin Johnson. Stockton holds […]
Karl-Anthony Towns set a new Minnesota Timberwolves franchise record in scoring with a career-high 62 points, in Monday night’s 128-125 loss to the Charlotte Hornets. Not only did Towns record 44 points in the first half, the most in any first half in the play-by-play era (since 1996-97), but he also became the first center […]
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid joined Wilt Chamberlain and David Robinson as the only centers in NBA history to score at least 70 points in a game, during Monday night’s 133-123 win over the San Antonio Spurs. Embiid is the ninth player in NBA history to score 70 points in a game, and he broke […]
Nikola Jokic is yet again making history. This time in the advanced analytics department. The Serbian big man has now surpassed Michael Jordan for having the highest player efficiency rating (PER) ever in NBA history. Jokic’s name was already listed a few times when it comes to the best PER’s in NBA history. However, the […]
Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (right knee inflammation) has been downgraded to out for Monday night’s road game against the Dallas Mavericks, the team announced. This will be his 12th game missed this season. Porzingis, 28, is currently the only Celtics player listed on the injury report. Jrue Holiday (right elbow sprain) was upgraded to […]
Indiana Pacers guard Buddy Hield moved up from No. 25 to No. 23 on the NBA’s career 3-pointers list, passing Kobe Bryant, in Sunday’s 117-110 loss to the Phoenix Suns. Bryant amassed 1,827 3-pointers across his 20-year playing career. Hield currently has 1,829 3s. The eight-year veteran ranks 10th among active players on the league’s […]
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander could finish with the third season in NBA history with averages of at least 31 points, six assists, and two steals per game on 50% shooting from the field. NBA Hall of Famer and Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan still holds the record for the two other seasons. In […]
