Even though Anthony Davis is under contract until the summer of 2020, his agent informed the New Orleans Pelicans that he has no interest in signing a contract extension with the team and thereby requesting a trade. Davis, a 6-foot-10 power forward and center, is currently sidelined with a broken […]
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Dallas Mavs Rookie Luka Doncic Explodes for 35-Point Triple-Double (Video)
Dallas Mavericks rookie Luka Doncic became the first teenager in NBA history to record a 30-point triple-double after he dropped 35 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists against the Toronto Raptors. The Mavs lost to the first-place Toronto Raptors 123-120, but Doncic scored a career-high 35 points. Doncic, 19, scored […]
25-Year Old Sidney Gilstrap-Portley Poses as High School Hoops Player in Dallas
Sidney Gilstrap-Portley, 25, tried to relive his high school glory days by posing as a 17-year old homeless teenager in Dallas, Texas displaced by Hurricane Harvey. Sports Illustrated recently profiled Gilstrap-Portley, who became the star player at Hillcrest High School in Dallas. He played for a full season under the […]
Chris Paul Expected to Return for Houston Rockets on Sunday
Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul missed the previous 17 games with a hamstring injury, but he’s expected to return to the lineup against the Orlando Magic on Sunday. Paul, 33, is a nine-time All-Star point guard and former fourth-overall pick in the NBA Draft. He last played against the […]
Indiana Pacers All-Star Victor Oladipo Collapses with Gruesome Knee Injury, Out Indefinitely
The Indiana Pacers lost their leading scorer, Victor Oladipo, after he went down with a season-ending knee injury in the second quarter against the Toronto Raptors. In a battle between two of the top teams in the Eastern Conference, the Pacers (32-15) rallied without Oladipo to hold off the Toronto […]
Harden Hot Streak: Scores Career-High, Drops 61 at MSG (Video)
James Harden’s sizzling scoring streak continues after the Houston Rockets guard dumped a career-high 61 points against the New York Knicks in front of an electric, sell-out crowd at Madison Square Garden. Two things happened on Wednesday night in New York City. The Knicks blew another fourth-quarter lead to lose. […]
New York Knicks Lose 19 of Last 21 Games, Tanking for Zion?
The Knicks (10-35) are currently the second-worst team in the NBA after losing six-straight games and 19 out of their last 21 games. Despite the ugly record, the Knicks have a bright future next season with the return of Kristaps Porzingis, potentially drafting Duke’s Zion Williamson with a lottery pick, […]
James Harden’s Hot Streak Continues, Notches 20th Consecutive 30-Point Game
James Harden scored his 20th consecutive 30-point game with a 37-point performance for the Houston Rockets (26-20) in a 121-93 loss against the Philadelphia 76ers (31-17). Harden dropped 27 points in the first half and finished the game with 37 points, despite sitting out most of the fourth quarter in […]
Boogie Cousins Scores 14 Points in Debut with Golden State Warriors
DeMarcus “Boogie” Cousins, who missed the first half of the season recovering from a blown Achilles tendon, made his debut with the Golden State Warriors during their 112-94 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers (24-21). Cousins scored 14 points in 15 minutes of action. The Warriors acquired Cousins in the […]
NBA Trade Rumors: Noah Vonleh, Jeremy Lin, and Dennis Smith, Jr.
The NBA season reached its midpoint and three names have been mentioned in trade rumors: point guards Jeremy Lin (Atlanta Hawks), forward Noah Vonleh (New York Knicks), and guard Dennis Smith, Jr. (Dallas Mavericks). The NBA’s trade deadline is three weeks away and set for February 7, 2019. The Sacramento […]
NBA Emphasizing Enforcement of Gambling Policies for Players, Teams
The NBA is putting an emphasis on better policing players, teams, and staff members when it comes to its gambling policies in reaction to the expansion of legalized sports betting across the United States. Deputy commissioner Mark Tatum told ESPN on Wednesday that the league is planning to use additional […]
LeBron James Groin Injury Update: Cleared to Practice Next Week
After missing 11 games with a groin injury, team doctors from the Los Angeles Lakers cleared LeBron James to participate in practice next week. LeBron is expected to miss the next two games. He will not be traveling with the Lakers during their two-game roadtrip to Oklahoma City and Houston. […]
Back-to-Back 50-Point Games for James Harden, Scores 58 in OT Loss to Nets
James Harden’s torrid scoring streak continues with his second-straight 50-point game after the Rockets guard unleashed 58 points in an overtime loss to the Brooklyn Nets. The Nets (23-23) won 145-142 and the Rockets (25-19) suffered their fourth loss in the last seven games. The Rockets set an NBA record […]
Turkey Seeks International Arrest Warrant for Knicks Center Enes Kanter
Turkish prosecutors are accusing New York Knicks center Enes Kanter of being a member of a terror organization, and are seeking an international warrant for his arrest. According to Turkish newspaper the Daily Sabah, the Istanbul chief prosecutor’s office has prepared an extradition request for Kanter, saying that he is […]
Golden State Warriors Set NBA Record with 51 Points in First Quarter (VIDEO)
During a showdown between the top two teams in the Western Conference, the Golden State Warriors (30-14) blew out the Denver Nuggets 142-111 and set an NBA record by scoring 51 points in the first quarter. The Warriors scored ten 3-pointers in the first quarter, which set a franchise record […]
Los Angeles Lakers Coach Luke Walton Might Have Saved Job with Victory Over Chicago
The Los Angeles Lakers broke a two-game losing streak on Tuesday, beating the Chicago Bulls 107-100, but more importantly may have saved their coach’s job. Luke Walton was rumored to be on the way out if his team couldn’t defeat one of the Eastern Conference’s worst teams. The team has […]
Another Monster Game from James Harden, Drops 57 Points on Grizzlies (Video)
James Harden scored his third 50-point game of the season for the Houston Rockets with 57 points in a 112-94 blowout victory against the Memphis Grizzlies (19-24). The Rockets (25-18) are first place in the Southwest Division. With the win, they improved to 16-6 at home. Three starters did not […]
LaMarcus Aldridge Drops 56 for Spurs in Double OT Thriller Against Thunder
The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 154-147 in a double overtime game that included a career-high 56-point outburst from LaMarcus Aldridge and a rare 20-20 triple double from Russell Westbrook. Westbrook finished the night with 24 points, 24 assists, and 12 rebounds. Paul George led the Thunder […]
Washington Wizards Experimenting with Alternate Gambling-Focused Television Broadcasts
NBC Sports Washington Plus will offer an alternate broadcast for Friday’s NBA game between the Washington Wizards and the Milwaukee Bucks, one that is designed to appeal specifically to fans with a betting interest on the contest. The secondary broadcast will feature on-screen displays with sports betting analytics and player […]
NBA Title Odds: Warriors Still on Top, But Celtics and Raptors Favorites from the East
The defending champions, Golden State Warriors (26-14), are -150 to win the NBA championship, meanwhile, the Boston Celtics are 5-1 odds representing the top favorite from the Eastern Conference. According to the South Point Casino and Sports Book in Las Vegas, the Warriors and Celtics (24-15) are the top two […]