The Charlotte Hornets’ season of struggles continued in Monday night’s 121-108 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Rookie Brandon Miller left the game in the fourth quarter with a sprained left ankle after tweaking it twice—first stepping on someone’s foot near the bench, then landing awkwardly on a layup attempt. Miller, visibly frustrated, hobbled off with… Continue reading
The NBA’s Kia Rookie of the Year race has taken an unexpected turn with Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jared McCain sidelined due to a knee injury. This shakeup has created an opportunity for other rookies to shine, with San Antonio’s Stephon Castle emerging as the frontrunner. Let’s break down the latest updates on the top rookies… Continue reading
The trophy had come an hour earlier: Most Valuable Player of the Emirates NBA Cup Championship. It sat proudly in front of an elated Giannis Antetokounmpo as he spoke with reporters, a testament to his stellar performance. Antetokounmpo had led the Bucks to a flawless 7-0 record in Group and Knockout Round play, culminating Tuesday… Continue reading
Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George added another milestone to his Hall of Fame-worthy career on Monday night. With his fourth 3-pointer in the game against the Charlotte Hornets, George passed Jason Terry to claim 10th place on the NBA’s all-time regular-season 3-point leaderboard. The pivotal shot marked George’s 2,283rd career 3-pointer, achieved on 5,947 attempts,… Continue reading
Milwaukee Bucks guard Khris Middleton was sidelined for Tuesday night’s NBA Cup final against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to illness, the team announced. Bucks head coach Doc Rivers explained the decision, emphasizing caution. “He participated in a walkthrough earlier today but wasn’t feeling well, so we sent him back,” Rivers said before the game…. Continue reading
In a high-scoring clash on Sunday night in the Bay Area, the Dallas Mavericks outgunned the Golden State Warriors in a 143-133 shootout, setting an NBA single-game record for combined 3-pointers made. The two teams collectively drained 48 triples, breaking the previous record of 45. The Mavericks shot an impressive 21-for-41 (51.2%) from beyond the… Continue reading
Philadelphia 76ers rookie guard Jared McCain will be sidelined indefinitely after an MRI on Saturday revealed a lateral meniscus tear in his left knee, which would require surgery. McCain said he had soreness after the 121-107 loss to the Pacers. McCain, the 16th overall pick in the draft out of Duke, has been a star… Continue reading
The Golden State Warriors acquired point guard Dennis Schroder from the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday in exchange for injured forward De’Anthony Melton. The deal also sends two-way guard Reece Beekman and three unprotected second-round picks to Brooklyn, while Golden State receives a 2025 second-round pick. Schröder is averaging 18.4 points and 6.6 assists per game… Continue reading
Scottie Barnes has had a great start to the season, averaging career highs in rebounds with 8.4, dishing out a career high 7.4 assists and scoring 20.6 points per game. Barnes also tied his career high in steals with 1.3. Although his shooting was mediocre with 31% from 3 pointer on 6 attempts a game,… Continue reading
The Indiana Pacers announced Sunday the acquisition of center Thomas Bryant from the Miami Heat in exchange for the right to swap second-round picks in the 2031 NBA Draft. Bryant will wear number 3 for the Pacers and is expected to be available for Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans Bryant, who averaged 4.1… Continue reading
LeBron James will miss the Los Angeles Lakers’ Friday night matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves due to soreness in his left foot, the team announced Thursday. This marks the second consecutive game James will sit out after also missing last Sunday’s victory over Portland. James is averaging 23.0 points, 9.1 assists, and 8.0 rebounds this… Continue reading
For Week 7 of the 2024-25 NBA season, Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks and Tyler Herro of the Miami Heat have been named the NBA Players of the Week. Both guards showcased their dynamic playmaking abilities and led their respective teams to successful weeks. Western Conference: Luka Doncic Dončić continued to dominate, earning the… Continue reading