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Former NBA guard Nick Young says Golden State Warriors Jimmy Butler’s season-ending right ACL injury against his former team, the Miami Heat, is karma for how things went down last season. Butler and the Heat went their separate ways weeks before his trade to the Warriors in 2025. For Young, Butler’s disappointing season-ending right ACL […]

In the wake of Golden State Warriors Jimmy Butler’s season-ending torn right ACL injury, Buddy Hield revealed his teammates is in good spirits. Despite the disappointment that comes with watching his season come to an end, Butler hasn’t changed who he is as the high-spirited teammate that he’s been since his trade to the Warriors […]

Despite missing two starters, then, playing without Alex Caruso and Jaylin Williams, Chet Holmgren and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated Kenny Atkinson’s Cleveland Cavs 136-104 on Monday. The Thunder strung together multiple defensive stops while lighting up the Cavs from the perimeter, where Oklahoma City connected on 23 of 47 from deep. After the win, […]

Head coach Mark Daigneault’s shorthanded Oklahoma City Thunder thinned down to 10 players in the second half of Monday’s 126-104 win against the Cleveland Cavs. Thunder’s Alex Caruso and Jaylin Williams exited the game with respective injuries, forcing Daigneault to go deep into his bench, which didn’t disappoint. Oklahoma City entered the matchup without All-Star […]

James Harden led the Los Angeles Clippers to a 110-106 win against the Washington Wizards, and set a new career first with a dominating 36-point performance. The Clippers were on a five-game winning streak heading into Monday’s matchup, where they extended it half a dozen consecutive victories. Harden tallied 36 points without a three, which […]

Update: Draymond Green has been ruled out for the Golden State Warriors clash against the Miami Heat, according to ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel. Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green has been downgraded on the injury report for Monday’s matchup against the Miami Heat. After Green had words for Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns after the Warriors’ 126-113 win, […]

Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is on the cusp of reaching his fourth consecutive All-Star selection, and reflected on the honor ahead of the announced starters for this year’s game. Following a two-point loss (122-120) to the Miami Heat, Gilgeous-Alexander addressed the Thunder’s shortcomings in the loss. Then, Gilgeous-Alexander, the reigning MVP, revealed how much […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams suffered a hamstring injury in a 122-120 loss to the Miami Heat and will miss Monday’s game against the Cleveland Cavs. Roughly six weeks removed from his season debut after two surgeries to repair torn ligaments in his right wrist, Williams strained his right hamstring — another setback for […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr thought the Oklahoma City Thunder would break his 73-win regular-season record, which is the best in NBA history, as he explained why the defending champions won’t be able to. It’s too tall a task for any team, as the monotony of an 82-game season comes with unexpected hurdles, […]

After Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 122-120 heartbreaking loss to the Miami Heat on the road, the reigning MVP explained what went wrong for the defending champions. The Heat outrebounded the Thunder 51-46, including 21 offensive rebounds that yielded 33 second-chance points, and erased a 12-point deficit. After the loss, Thunder’s Gilgeous-Alexander called […]

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault reacted to Jalen Williams’ hamstring injury in the Thunder’s loss to the Miami Heat, which snapped the defending champions’ five-game win streak. Williams suffered the injury in the second quarter of a 122-120 loss to the Heat and never returned. After the loss, Daigneault provided an update on […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder were 35-7 last season, as the defending champions doubled up at the start of the second half of the 2025-26 campaign with the same record. No easy task for a team receiving every team’s best effort, especially after a historic 24-1 start. And after losing half a dozen […]

Head coach Mark Daigneault noticed a shift in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder amidst an impressive five-game winning streak. Coming off of blowout wins against the San Antonio Spurs and the Houston Rockets, respectively, Gilgeous-Alexander revealed how lasst year’s championship run changed his perspective on winning. Gilgeous-Alexander explained how the ups and downs […]

The Phoenix Suns visit the New York Knicks on Saturday night. Devin Booker is on the injury report, listed as questionable. Booker is dealing with a left ankle sprain, missing the Suns’ 108-105 loss to the Detroit Pistons. Here’s everything we know about Devin Booker’s injury and his playing status vs. the Knicks. *Watch NBA […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Miami Heat on Saturday night. Tyler Herro is on the injury report, listed as questionable. Herro is dealing with a right big toe contusion. He scored 22 points on 9-of-15 shooting in 119-114 loss to the Boston Celtics on Thursday. Here’s everything we know about Tyler Herro’s injury and […]

After Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault commended his leaders for adapting to the defensive hurdles in a 111-91 win against the Houston Rockets, All-Star Jalen Williams revealed the mindset of his team amidst two impressive wins. The Thunder defeated the second and third best teams in the Western Conference standings in the San […]

Amid the NBA trade season, Dallas Mavericks’ Anthony Davis is a possibility for the Toronto Raptors, according to insider Zach Lowe. There’s a path for the Raptors to land Davis ahead of this year’s trade deadline. However, would it be enough for the Mavericks to agree to? That’s the question between now and the trade […]

No one was surprised to hear about Golden State Warriors Jonathan Kuminga’s formal trade request this week; most of us had seen this coming, given that he was out of coach Steve Kerr’s rotation and had an expiring deal. The 2026-27 season, which is worth $24.3 million, is a team option, but it won’t be […]

For three quarters, Chet Holmgren and the Oklahoma City Thunder fought to keep the Houston Rockets at bay before cruising to a 20-point win after outscoring their opponent 34-16 in the fourth quarter. Extending their winning streak to five, the Thunder defeated the Rockets 111-91 on the road. Amidst Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who was held to […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves visit the Houston Rockets on Friday night. Tari Eason is on the injury report, listed as questionable. Eason is dealing with a right ankle sprain, which ruled him out for Thursday’s 111-91 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, as the injury bug has bitten the Rockets again. Here’s everything we know about […]

Amid Oklahoma City Thunder All-Stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams’ offensive struggles, head coach Mark Daigneault watched the tandem force a path toward victory in a 111-91 road win against the Houston Rockets. Chet Holmgren received All-Star praise from Gilgeous-Alexander, as the starting forward’s defense helped the Thunder hold the Rockets to 16 points in […]

Memphis Grizzlies All-Star Jaren Jackson Jr.’s agent, Rich Paul, confirmed he was indeed confronted by Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves’ agent over his recent comments. Paul suggested the Lakers trade Reaves for Jackson Jr., which didn’t sit well with Reggie Berry — Reaves’ agent. Paul broke down how Berry confronted him, per Game Over. […]

UPDATE: Ivica Zubac and John Collins have been upgraded to available for the Los Angeles Clippers showdown against the Toronto Raptors, according to ClutchPoints’ Tomer Azarly. The Los Angeles Clippers visit the Toronto Raptors on Friday night. Kawhi Leonard is on the injury report alongside Ivica Zubac, with both listed as questionable. Zubac has been the subject […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic gave Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball his flowers after a 135-117 loss on Thursday. After Doncic’s scuffle with Sacramento Kings guard Dennis Schroder this week, he had nothing but good things to say about the guard who gave the Lakers 30 points on 10-of-20 shooting, including a whopping nine threes. […]

Golden State Warriors veteran Jimmy Butler reacted to Jonathan Kuminga’s trade request after Thursday’s 126-113 win against the New York Knicks. While Kuminga’s Warriors teammates know the end is near as we inch closer to the trade deadline, Butler set the record straight that the decision for Golden State to part ways with Jonathan is […]

While the Los Angeles Clippers have been the subject of trade rumors since sending Chris Paul home during a road trip in the East, the asking price for starting center Ivica Zubac has only steepened weeks away from the trade deadline. Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. has been linked to the Clippers. However, before Los […]

While the Golden State Warriors comb through trade offers for Jonathan Kuminga, ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins ripped the organization for failing to surround All-Star Stephen Curry with a championship-competing roster. In his 17th season, Curry continues to age like fine wine, averaging 28.1 points on 46.6% shooting, including 38.8% from deep, 4.9 assists, and 1.2 steals. […]

In a 112-101 win against the New York Knicks, DeMar DeRozan and the Sacramento Kings beat a playoff contending team for the third consecutive time. Kings coach Doug Christie called it grown man basketball after a 12-point win against the Knicks, which came on the heels of wins against the Houston Rockets and the Los […]

While Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant has been the subject of trade rumors this season, Jaren Jackson Jr. could follow suit in the offseason, when the Toronto Raptors would be in position to make a move. Ahead of this season’s trade deadline, Jackson Jr. has been in Grizzlies trade proposals for those anticipating a drastic […]

After months of speculation that the Golden State Warriors would most likely trade Jonathan Kuminga before the NBA trade deadline, the Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly interested in making a potential move for the veteran forward. Kuminga made his trade demand to the Warriors official, ending any exisiting intrigue to whether or not he would […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs’ physicality played a significant factor in their three wins against the Oklahoma City Thunder in December. Without starters Lu Dort and Isaiah Hartenstein, two of the team’s defensive catalysts, the Thunder dominated Wembanyama and the Spurs in a 119-98 blowout win at the Paycom Center. […]

ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins believes the Dallas Mavericks should be really busy ahead of the trade deadline with aging veterans Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving, as they pursue ways to improve the talent surrounding rookie Cooper Flagg. Anthony Davis has been mentioned in trade rumors amid his latest hand injury, and Irving, recovering from a torn […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Head coach Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder had plenty to work with in their preparation to take down Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs for the first time this season. Wembanyama and the Spurs entered the Paycom Center with three wins under their belt, while Daigneault and the Thunder […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — While Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams dismissed the rivalry discussion linked to the San Antonio Spurs after a 119-98 win, he did admit the three losses in December made the defending champions better. Williams and the Thunder avenged their three losses in 12 days against the Spurs, which put the All-Star […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander threw a parting shot at the San Antonio Spurs following a 119-98 blowout win that avoided a 4-0 season sweep, he revealed what the victory means for the defending champions. Jalen Williams says the Spurs aren’t the Thunder’s rival. He didn’t say it bluntly during […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After beating Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs — 119-98 — for the first time in four tries this season, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams weighed in on the ongoing NBA’s new rivalry debate. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander insinuated the Spurs cared more about beating the Thunder than the defending champions did […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder will look to avoid a season sweep at the hands of the San Antonio Spurs and avenge three losses to the team with the second-best record in the Western Conference. Must-wins aren’t in the Thunder’s vocabulary, but getting its lick back against a team that’s embarrassed the defending champions twice in […]

Oklahoma City Thunder veteran Alex Caruso sees a team that’s tailor-made to compete for championships in the future in San Antonio Spurs All-Star Victor Wembanyama’s supporting cast of a young, multi-faceted group of guards. Ahead of the Spurs potentially sweeping the Thunder season series 4-0 at the Paycom Center on Tuesday, Caruso compared the young […]

Oklahoma City Thunder veteran Alex Caruso learned the hard way what you’re not supposed to do when defending San Antonio Spurs All-Star Victor Wembanyama. As the Thunder will look to avoid a season sweep at the hands of the Spurs, the only team that’s beaten Oklahoma City more than once this season, Caruso revealed the secret […]