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OKLAHOMA CITY — Before his trade to the Washington Wizards, Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart saw the writing on the wall throughout his final days with the Memphis Grizzlies. Minutes before the trade deadline, the Grizzlies moved Smart in a three-team deal. He finished the 2024-25 season with the Wizards before signing a two-year […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After reaching a buyout with the Washington Wizards, Los Angeles Lakers’ Marcus Smart yearned for a winning environment ahead of the 2025-26 season, and pitched his case to head coach, JJ Redick. Following a 121-92 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, Smart didn’t hold back on how Thunder dominated. Still, he’s eager […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault commended his team’s approach amid the first 13 games of the regular season and a 12-1 start. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 30-point performance led the Thunder in a 121-92 blowout win on Wednesday at the Paycom Center. After the win, Daigneault addressed the gains he’s seen in […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After Los Angeles Lakers forward Maxi Kleber responded to Nico Harrison’s firing by the hands of his former team — the Dallas Mavericks — a reporter asked Luka Doncic for a comment on the matter. Harrison, the former Mavs GM who shipped Doncic, Kleber, and Markieff Morris for Anthony Davis, Max Christie, […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — As the NBA world continues to react to the Dallas Mavericks firing GM Nico Harrison on Tuesday, former Mavericks forward-turned Los Angeles Lakers, Maxi Kleber, gave his opinion on the news. During team shootaround in preparation to face the Oklahoma City Thunder, Kleber, who was part of Dallas’ packaged deal for the […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Amid a historic night for Chet Holmgren in a 126-101 win against the Golden State Warriors, Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault talked about his team’s job defending Stephen Curry and Jonathan Kuminga. The All-Star guard finished with 11 points on 4-of-13 attempts, including 1-for-5 from deep, as Thunder’s Ajay Mitchell […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren made franchise history with his perfect shooting night in Tuesday’s 123-102 win against the Golden State Warriors, he revealed his newfound approach to the offseason, which he believes has led to a stellar start to the 2025-26 regular season as defending champions. As a team […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Against the Golden State Warriors, Chet Holmgren’s 23 points on a perfect 9-for-9 attempts helped the Oklahoma City Thunder secure its 11th win of the regular season, improving to 11-1 as defending champions. Amidst the Thunder’s best start in franchise history, Holmgren’s perfect performance against the Warriors was the kind of individual […]

There was a moment during an episode of The Young Man and The Three podcast when Oklahoma City Thunder guards Alex Caruso and Cason Wallace were asked how much film study goes into their preparation. Wallace’s response left Alex speechless when the third-year guard revealed that he often relies on his own instincts rather than […]

When the Dallas Mavericks traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, pulling off one of the most shocking trades in NBA history, Milwuakee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers didn’t believe it. Ahead of facing Anthony Davis and the Dallas Mavericks, he remembered his initial reaction to the move. Rivers defended Myles Turner after fans […]

Oklahoma City Thunder’s Ajay Mitchell recorded his fourth 20+ point performance in Sunday’s 114-100 comeback win against the Memphis Grizzlies, and as the second-year guard’s stellar 2025-26 campaign continues, he discussed Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s influence. Starting in place of Lu Dort, Mitchell finished with 21 points on 8-of-15 attempts, including a pair of threes, six rebounds, […]

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault addressed Isaiah Hartenstein’s extraordinary start to the season, following a 33-point, 19-rebound career-high against the Sacramento Kings, with an impressive performance against the Memphis Grizzlies. He finished with 18 points, 13 rebounds, two steals, and one block in a 114-100 win, where the Thunder erased a 19-point deficit. […]

Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler set out to end Al Horford’s cold streak in Sunday’s 114-83 blowout win against the Indiana Pacers. In one of his better games of the season, Horford finished with 12 points on four threes, four rebounds, and three blocks off the bench. After the win, Horford highlighted Butler’s approach […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr gave a blunt assessment of his team following a 114-83 blowout win against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday. He was transparent, revealing that his team hadn’t found its identity amid the 2025-26 Warriors’ many veteran and rookie additions in 2025, including Jimmy Butler. In his first full regular […]

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant vented his frustration with the officials after blowing a 19-point lead in a 114-100 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Ever since Morant’s public argument with the Grizzlies’ coaching staff in a 117-112 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, Memphis hasn’t won a game, as Sunday’s defeat against the Thunder […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Florian Hartenstein, the father of Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein, will never forget the joyful look on Isaiah’s face, one reminiscent of the days when his son was a little boy. While parting a sea full of screaming fans in Oklahoma City, the Hartensteins were in the Thunder’s first championship parade, […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder followed up Isaiah Hartenstein’s career night with what was nearly a 20-point comeback against the Memphis Grizzlies. The Thunder erased a 19-point deficit before holding its opponent to 38 points in the second half of a 114-100 win, finishing its four-game road trip, 3-1. Oklahoma City improved to the league’s best […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Maxi Kleber has been cleared to play against the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday. He was listed as questionable with an abdominal strain, but will make his regular-season debut. Kleber will join Luka Doncic and the Lakers amid a five-game winning streak, which was extended after Wednesday’s 118-116 win against the San […]

Could Golden State Warriors All-Star Stephen Curry have a career in UFC? Tracy Cortez believes so. It was the first name that came to mind when a reporter asked the UFC star to name one professional athlete who would thrive as a UFC fighter. Curry missed his second consecutive game this week due to illness. […]

In his second season with the Los Angeles Lakers, Bronny James has set out to prove himself, demonstrating the strides he’s made from year one to year two. James received extended playing time from coach JJ Redick in the Lakers’ 123-115 win against the Portland Trail Blazers. Bronny finished with five points, six assists, and […]

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 […]