Clippers’ Lou Williams is new all-time bench scoring leader

By Anthony Caruso III | Publisher

Los Angeles Clippers swingman Lou Williams is now the all-time leading scorer for a bench player. He surpassed former Charlotte Hornets player Dell Curry for the accomplishment.

With 11,478 points, Williams claimed the honor on Monday night against the Boston Celtics at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. Williams broke the record on a layup.

Lou Williams reacts after a dunk on Alex Len against the Atlanta Hawks (Getty Images)

Williams led the Clippers with 34 points in the contest. He had those 34 points in 28 minutes in a 140-115 win over the Boston Celtics.

He went 14 of 20 from the field in the game. Williams took the most shots out of any Clippers player in the game. He also went 2 of 6 for three-point range.

The 32-year-old Memphis, Tennessee native was a second-round draft pick by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2005 NBA Draft. He has set this record with six different teams. The most of his career — seven-years — have been spent with the 76ers.

He is presently in his second season with the Clippers. In 61 games, he has averaged 20.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 0.8 steals, and 0.1 blocks in 26.6 minutes per game.

Williams has scored 74 points in his last two games. He had 40 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder on March 8th.

His season-high this season is 45 points against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Feb. 11.

No one has scored more points off the bench than Lou Williams! 👏 pic.twitter.com/6mTGvSmv2B

— NBA TV (@NBATV) March 12, 2019

Cavaliers interested in Lou Williams

By Anthony Caruso III | Publisher

The Cleveland Cavaliers have made it known that they have been interested in adding Center DeAndre Jordan. However, that is reportedly not the only Los Angeles Clippers player they are interested in acquiring.

On Friday night, a report surfaced that the Cavaliers are interested in adding Lou Williams. It is not clear if they would be willing to get one of these players by themselves or in a package deal.

The Clippers reportedly wanted Tristan Thompson, Channing Frye and the Brooklyn Nets first-round draft pick that could potentially be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft in exchange for Jordan. Frye would then be bought out after going to the Clippers.

Los Angeles is reportedly rebuilding — and Jordan has been on the market since the beginning of the season. Williams recently became available after being traded to the Clippers in a package in the summer blockbuster deal with Chris Paul going to the Houston Rockets.

The Clippers have attempted to re-sign Williams in recent weeks. However, since the Clippers have no shot at making the playoffs, they may be willing to deal him to a contender.

This comes on the heels of a report recently that the Cavaliers could not contend with the Golden State Warriors as presently constructed. Isaiah Thomas, who was acquired in September in a blockbuster deal that sent Kyrie Irving to the Boston Celtics.

Lakers defeat Bulls without Russell, Young

By Anthony Caruso III | Publisher

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Chicago Bulls, 96-90, at the United Center on Wednesday night.

The Lakers improved to 10-10 on the season. It’s the second win in their past three games for the Lakers, who were without D’Angelo Russell and Nick Young.

José Calderón (Getty Images)

The Bulls dropped to 10-7. Chicago has lost for the second time in their past three games. They’re 4-2 at home.

Young suffered a strained right calf on Tuesday night against the New Orleans Pelicans. He’s expected to be out two-to-four weeks. Russell sat out as he recovers from left knee soreness.

The Bulls were without Doug McDermott as he continues to be in concussion protocol. He’s missed seven straight games after being injured in the Nov. 12 game when he fell on his face and caused the injury when he lost his balance.

Julius Randle led the Lakers with 13 points, while Luol Deng added 10 points. Fellow starters Timofey Mozgov, rookie Brandon Ingram and José Calderón combined for 17 points.

Los Angeles had 56 bench points. Both Jordan Clarkson and Lou Williams had 18 points off the bench.

The Bulls had 22 points from Jimmy Butler. Dwyane Wade added 17, while Rajon Rondo had 14. Starters Taj Gibson and Robin Lopez combined for 21 points.

Chicago had limited bench production, as they had just 16 bench points. Nikola Mirotić led these players with six points.

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Landry Fields, Greivis Vasquez return to the Raptors tonight

By Anthony Caruso III
Posted: November 15th, 2014 at 6:10 PM EST

The Toronto Raptors will have swingman Landry Fields back tonight. He has been dealing with an illness.

Fields will return against the Utah Jazz. He missed the Raptors game on Thursday night against the Chicago Bulls.

Landry Fields (Getty Images)

Thus season, he’s been averaging 2.7 minutes per game.

In other Raptors news, the team will also have guard Greivis Vasquez tonight, as well. He was a game-time decision with a knee injury.

He felt good enough in pre-game warmups to play. In addition, he will back up Kyle Lowry.

Vasquez has been dealing with a knee contusion. The 27-year-old was not expected to miss much time with the injury when he suffered it.

Lou Williams will be called upon if he can’t play much tonight.

Vasquez is averaging 8.1 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game in 9 games this season.