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In a 129-104 blowout, Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon slammed another highlight dunk against the Golden State Warriors, which evoked a funny response from All-Star Nikola Jokic. Almost two weeks removed from a showstopping slam against the Phoenix Suns, Gordon added a new submission for NBA’s dunk of the season, thus far. After Friday’s win, […]

Sacramento Kings veteran Russell Westbrook was in full-blown attack mode against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and his former team, the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Kings faced the Thunder without Domantas Sabonis. Westbrook, looking to the King’s loss on the road to Oklahoma City earlier this season, had words for Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander before drawing a second […]

While Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander turned in another 30-point performance, his center, Isaiah Hartenstein, had a career high, leading his team to a 131-101 win against the Sacramento Kings. Hartenstein reached his fifth double-double of the regular season in the first half, where he scored 20 of his game-high 33 points. Hartenstein led […]

Amidst a 2-7 start for the worst record in the Western Conference, Hall of Fame forward Dirk Nowitzki had advice for Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg. Without Anthony Davis and Dereck Lively II, fans watched the undermanned Mavericks lose Daniel Gafford in the first half. He exited the game in the first half before Dallas […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder improved to 9-1 after beating the Sacramento Kings 131-101 in their first NBA Cup matchup of the regular season. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Isaiah Hartenstein led the Thunder with respective 30+ point performances, as SGA has now recorded nine 30-point games, including a six-game streak throughout Oklahoma City’s first […]

The shorthanded Oklahoma City Thunder without Aaron Wiggins for NBA Cup matchup against the Sacramento Kings, leaped out to an early double-digit lead that was led by Isaiah Hartenstein and All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Starting guard Lu Dort was also ruled out before tip-off. Hartenstein’s first-half double-double (20 points, 10 points) set the tone, which carried […]

Dallas Mavericks All-Star Anthony Davis was ruled out for Friday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies, while his status for a back-to-back against the Washington Wizards remains unknown. Friday’s game marks Davis’ third consecutive absence, as he recovers from a calf injury amidst a struggling start for the 2-6 Mavericks. A reporter asked Mavericks head coach […]

While Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James hasn’t made his regular-season debut, there are still people wondering where he will be in 2026-27, amidst his final season under contract, including NBA insider Zach Lowe. Most of the NBA world has moved on from speculating about retirement after this season, citing a potential farewell tour —but […]

Cason Wallace and the undermanned Oklahoma City Thunder will look to return to the win column in an NBA Cup matchup against Russell Westbrook and the Sacramento Kings on Friday. After a perfect 8-0 start to the 2025-26 regular season, the Portland Trail Blazers handed the Thunder its first loss amid a four-game road trip. […]

Amid injuries to the 2025-26 New Orleans Pelicans, reeling from Zion Williamson’s latest hamstring setback, Golden State Warriors’ Draymond Green says the team missing their leader, Dejounte Murray, is their underlying issue. Jordan Poole is expected to miss some games due to a strained quad. However, that’s not the player Green was alluding to, who […]

Amidst significant injuries to the Dallas Mavericks’ frontcourt, including All-Star Anthony Davis and Dereck Lively II, Daniel Gafford is ready to hold down the fort. While Davis’ return could happen soon for the Mavericks, he’s ruled out for Friday’s NBA Cup matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies, joining Lively II on the team’s injury report. Gafford […]

It’s time to fire up the best trade scenarios following Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant’s one-game suspension, which includes Atlanta Hawks All-Star Trae Young in a three-team swap with the Toronto Raptors. Many believe Morant’s days with the Grizzlies are numbered after the back-and-forth with the coaching staff that led to his suspension, and his […]

Amid San Antonio Spurs All-Star Victor Wembanyama’s height conspiracy theories, former NBA player and podcast host Gilbert Arenas says the young phenom isn’t playing to his full potential. For Arenas, Wembanyama hasn’t quite grasped the magnitude of his stature that gives him a significant advantage amongst his competitors. Arenas discussed how Wembanyama is such a […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins’ name was added to the injury report as ruled out ahead of facing the Sacramento Kings in an NBA Cup game on Friday. While the shorthanded Thunder have won nearly every game this season with a league-leading 8-1 record despite a slew of injuries, they’ll look to do it […]

After Dallas Mavericks All-Star Anthony Davis missed his third consecutive game due to a calf injury, his return to the court is imminent, according to the team’s latest injury report. The Mavericks are among the worst offenses in the NBA, and Davis’ return will undoubtedly help them get back on track, especially on the heels […]

Miami Heat fans feared the worst when Bam Adebayo was limping off the court due to a toe injury against the Denver Nuggets in Wednesday’s 122-112 loss, which required an MRI the following morning. Adebayo’s foot landed awkwardly while trying to go through a screen from Nuggets forward Cam Johnson. The Heat announced Adebayo suffered […]

Veteran center Jonas Valanciunas and the Denver Nuggets are reportedly keep their options open for next season. Valanciunas considered committing to a team in Greece before the Sacramento Kings traded him to the Nuggets over the summer. The 33-year-old center is in the second-to-last year of his three-year, $30.2 million contract, worth $10 million for […]

In his first start of the regular season, Ajay Mitchell got the nod in place of Lu Dort for Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault, before the Portland Trail Blazers spoiled the defending champion’s historic start. The Trail Blazers defeated the Thunder 121-119, handing Oklahoma City its first loss after an 8-0 record. Mitchell […]

Isaiah Hartenstein and the Oklahoma City Thunder cemented their best start in franchise history at 8-0. After a 121-119 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, Hartenstein addressed what led his team to cough up a 22-point lead. On the second night of a back-to-back on the road, the shorthanded Thunder nearly erased an eight-point deficit […]

Houston Rockets All-Star Kevin Durant had jokes for Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant’s dad Tee in-game during Wednesday’s 124-109 win. While the NBA world wonders if the Rockets would trade for Morant, who’s voiced his displeasure with the team’s direction and served a one-game suspension, Durant made light of the situation. Durant joked with Morant’s […]

Steve Kerr and the Golden State Warriors dropped their fourth game in five tries in a 121-116 loss to the Sacramento Kings, while Al Horford’s offensive struggles off the bench continued. He finished the game scoreless on 0-for-8 attempts, including seven missed threes. After Jonathan Kuminga earned the Warriors’ starting center job, Horford, alongside Buddy […]

The Portland Trail Blazers snapped the Oklahoma City Thunder’s perfect record as defending champions in a 121-119 win that went down to the wire at the Moda Center. Amid injuries the Blazers continued their impressive start with possibly their best performance yet. Portland erased a 22-point deficit, but with 2:48 left, nearly coughed up an […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder’s 8-0 record is its best start in team history, following a 126-107 win against the Los Angeles Clippers, but will finish a back-to-back without Chet Holmgren and Lu Dort against the Portland Trail Blazers. If the Thunder want to extend its historic regular-season start to 9-0, it’ll have to do it […]

After Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made history amid an 8-0 start following Tuesday’s win against the Los Angeles Clippers, Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault revealed his thoughts on how. Gilgeous-Alexander became the first player in NBA history to combine for 250 points and 80 assists while leading their team to an 8-0 record, […]

In a game where the Oklahoma City Thunder set a franchise record amid an 8-0 start, All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made NBA history with his 80th consecutive 20+ point game in a 126-101 win against the Los Angeles Clippers. Gilgeous-Alexander raced to 30+ points before the final frame for the third straight night, as his 18 […]

Have Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies reached a point of no return? ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins believes so after a contentious spat with the coaching staff led to a one-game suspension. Morant isn’t happy with the Grizzlies this season, which is the beginning of Memphis head coach Tuomas Iisalo’s first full season as head coach […]

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey’s unprecedented start to 2025-26 continued with a 29 (points), 15 (rebounds), and 12 (assists) triple-double that led a 24-point comeback in Tuesday’s 113-111 win against the Philadelphia 76ers. Trailing the 76ers by one points, Bulls center Nikola Vucevic drained a three with 3.2 seconds sealed the win. Giddey’s second consecutive […]

Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green doesn’t plan to retire anytime soon and is still playing at a level high enough to finish second for last year’s Defensive Player of the Year, with eyes on it again. San Antonio Spurs All-Star Victor Wembanyama is playing at an MVP-caliber level this season. He’s also considered the […]

As Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors embark on their journey to win one more championship three years removed from a dynasty that culminated four titles in eight seasons, when will he retire? It’s difficult to determine. Green responded to Kevin Durant over a take regarding the importance of a team’s defense with championship […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Amid numerous injuries to his frontcourt, Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault has relied heavily on centers Isaiah Hartenstein and Jaylin Williams. While Daigneault began last season without Hartenstein, he had Chet Holmgren holding down the fort. However, Holmgren missed three consecutive games this week. Still, the defending champions stretched its […]

In light of Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant’s recent suspension for arguing with coaches and misconduct during his postgame media availability, which led to trade speculation, head coach Tuomas Iisalo cleared the air. The Grizzlies first-year head coach says the two have moved on from the incident. Iisalo provided an update on where the team […]

After a 137-106 blowout win against the New Orleans Pelicans, Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault highlighted Cason Wallace’s improved defense for a shorthanded team missing three of its starters amid a 7-0 start, which stood out to FanDuel’s Chandler Parsons. Daigneault could have spent time talking about and it would have been intriguing […]

Don’t sleep on the this year’s Portland Trail Blazers, who handed Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors their first lost of the regular season. They also hold the fourth-best record (4-2) in the Western Conference, as the up-and-coming squad are making strides. Blazers’ Shaedon Sharpe could have a breakout season and the same could […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace’s five steals in Sunday’s 137-106 win against the New Orleans Pelicans evoked a question coach Mark Daigneault couldn’t answer before citing Lu Dort and Alex Caruso. For a third-year guard who averaged 1.8 steals per game last season, it’s elite company to be around amid the […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander addressed a perfect 7-0 record following Sunday’s 137-106 win against the New Orleans Pelicans, he talked about the break-in that occurred at his home in Nichols Hill, Oklahoma. Gilgeous-Alexander’s house was broken into on Thursday. Gilgeous-Alexander spoke briefly about the incident after Sunday’s win against […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder tied its best start in franchise history, sprinting out to a 7-0 start to the 2025-26 campaign. After the win, Gilgeous-Alexander didn’t hold back on how locked in the defending champion are despite stretching its undefeated record without All-Star Jalen Williams, who’s yet to make […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Amid a slew of injuries to the Oklahoma City Thunder’s roster, Isaiah Joe made his regular-season debut on Thursday, but has been a resource to undrafted rookie Chris Youngblood. In a 127-108 win against the Washington Wizards, Youngblood scored 20 points, including five threes. His shooting was falling early and often. However, […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — While reflecting on his team’s perfect 6-0 start to the regular season, Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault discussed how Isaiah Hartenstein’s impact can’t be overstated, including a recent win against the Dallas Mavericks. Amid the Thunder’s injuries to starters All-Star Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren, Hartenstein praised Ajay Mitchell for […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have listed Chet Holmgren as out on its injury report ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans, which wraps up a three-game homestand in a matinee at the Paycom Center. According to the Thunder’s official injury report released Saturday, Holmgren is dealing with a sore lower back, which is […]