NBA players are dropping 60 like it’s nothing — what’s driving these wild numbers?NBA players are dropping 60 like it’s nothing — what’s driving these wild numbers?
Our NBA insiders break down these wild performances — and which star could be next.
Day: January 27, 2024
Luka dazzles with 73, tied for 4th in NBA historyLuka dazzles with 73, tied for 4th in NBA history
In a game for the ages, Mavs star Luka Doncic went off for an NBA season-best 73 points Friday night against the Hawks, tied for the fourth most in a game in league history.
Booker scores 62, but Pacers’ rally burns SunsBooker scores 62, but Pacers’ rally burns Suns
The Suns’ Devin Booker became just the third player in NBA history to record multiple 60-point games in a loss after his 62 points weren’t enough in a 133-131 defeat to the Pacers on Friday night.
Outrage in Wichita after Robinson statue stolenOutrage in Wichita after Robinson statue stolen
A Kansas town is in uproar after a prized Jackie Robinson statue was stolen from a public park.
No Rangers deal yet for García; Robertson officialNo Rangers deal yet for García; Robertson official
The Texas Rangers have finalized deals with veteran reliever David Robertson and outfielder Travis Jankowski. The World Series champions still have no agreement with AL Championship Series MVP Adolis García in advance of salary arbitration hearings.
Suns, Pistons, Jazz Interested In Trading For Miles BridgesSuns, Pistons, Jazz Interested In Trading For Miles Bridges
The Phoenix Suns have interest in trading for Miles Bridges of the Charlotte Hornets, reports Duane Rankin of the Arizona Republic. Bridges is one of up to 10 players that the Suns have interest in ahead of the February 8 trade deadline.
Jake Fischer of Sports Betting News reports that the Utah Jazz and Detroit Pistons are also interested in trading for Bridges.
Bridges has a no-trade clause for this season, because he will lose his Bird Rights if he’s traded. This is because Bridges is on a one-year deal with Bird Rights following this season. Because he’ll be looking for a bigger contract than his Non-Bird Rights would allow for, Bridges would be considered a rest-of-season rental by Phoenix.
The Suns are also aware that Bridges has off-court issues that need to be handled. He has a pending court date for next month for allegedly violating a protection order stemming from the same domestic violence incident in 2022 that saw him receive a 30-game suspension from the NBA.
Another challenge in trading for Bridges is that the Hornets reportedly are looking for draft picks in any deal. Phoenix is limited in what they can trade, due to having traded several picks in deals to acquire Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal in the last year.