Friday, April 12 will be a special day for both Sixers fans and Allen Iverson, as the basketball legend will receive one of the greatest honors a franchise can give you. That day, the Philadelphia club will host a sculpture unveiling honoring the Hall of Famer at the training complex, as it comes as the anniversary of his No. 3 ...
USA Today Network San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama became the first rookie in NBA history to record at least five 3-pointers and five blocks in a game, during Thursday night’s 132-118 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 7-foot-4 big man ended his outing with 28 points, 13 rebounds, seven assists, two steals, and five blocks in 32 minutes ...
USA Today Network Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James needs only nine points to become the first player in NBA history to reach 40,000 career points, after scoring 31 in Thursday night’s 134-131 overtime win against the Washington Wizards. The 20-time All-Star added four rebounds, nine assists, and one steal and block while finishing 12-of-24 (50%) shooting from the floor, ...
One of the biggest trades of the century almost happened during the last transfer window, as reports flooded the NBA world after February’s deadline claiming that Golden State tried to lure LeBron James to the Bay Area. Even though sources say the opportunity was taken into consideration by the Lakers’ front office, the 39-year-old was convinced his place was still ...
Joel Embiid was playing at an MVP level right before he suffered his injury, as he had taken the Sixers to the Eastern Conference’s second place by the end of January. Now that the team has dropped to 5th place in the standings without him, the big man hopes to return as soon as possible to guide Philadelphia through the ...
Lonzo Ball’s NBA career has been one of ups and downs. Unfortunately, it is now riddled with injuries. The veteran point guard is still rehabbing from a knee injury. Now, Chicago Bulls head coach, Billy Donovan, has made it clear that his rehab is not going exactly according to plan. “I don’t know if he’s stuck,” Donovan said. “He is ...
USA Today Network The San Antonio Spurs and 13-year veteran forward Marcus Morris have agreed to a contract buyout, per Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Morris, 34, never made an appearance with the Spurs. As part of a three-team deal with the Philadelphia 76ers and Indiana Pacers on Feb. 8, the Sixers traded him, cash, and a 2029 ...
The Boston Celtics have arguably the best defensive unit in the league. It is a huge reason why they have the best record in the NBA at 46-12 as of February 29th , 2024. On top of having one of the best starting lineups in the league, head coach, Joe Mazzula has developed a reputation for being a defensive mastermind. ...
USA Today Network The Charlotte Hornets scored a season-low 26 points in the first half of Tuesday night’s 123-85 blowout loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, passing their previous first-half low of 29 points against the Golden State Warriors last week. Tre Mann led the Hornets with just seven points after two quarters. Charlotte trailed 58-26 at half time. That’s the ...
USA Today Network Tonight, the Denver Nuggets (39-19, 25-31-2 ATS) host the Sacramento Kings (33-24, 29-28 ATS) in the 2023-24 NBA season; preview, odds, picks, predictions, and injuries for the Kings vs Nuggets matchup are here. Sportsbooks show Denver as a 7.5-point favorite at home. BetOnline odds are below. Kings vs. Nuggets Game Preview ? 2023-24 NBA Regular Season Matchup: ...