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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 […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander says the San Antonio Spurs are the better team following a third loss in 12 days, which crystallized the young up-and-comers as the defending champions’ biggest threat in the Western Conference. All-Star center Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs remind Jalen Williams of a young Thunder team. But which one […]

Before beating the Miami Heat to extend a three-game winning streak, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams campaigned for Chet Holmgren’s All-Star candidacy. Williams campaigned for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to win MVP months before SGA emerged as a top candidate last season. This year, Jalen’s back on the campaign trail for Holmgren, who could be heading […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander says the San Antonio Spurs matchup should be fun, despite the defending champions’ 0-3 record in their head-to-head, regular-season series. After beating the Miami Heat, Gilgeous-Alexander revealed the sobering truth about the Spurs ahead of Tuesday’s game. Gilgeous-Alexander knows the margin of error is thinning against the Spurs, who […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams will try any new methods to ease the pain in his right wrist. For reasons beyond quieting Williams’ harsh critics amid his first 21 games since his second surgery, the All-Defensive forward had been using a heated pad on his right hand in between substitutions as a means to […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams’ return from wrist surgery has been marred by ups and downs, as the All-NBA forward settles into the most challenging season of his career. Williams, who scored 26 and 18 points in the Thunder’s latest outings, went 9-for-13 in Sunday’s 124-112 win against the Miami Heat. Williams has also […]

Persistence and discipline were key when things started off awry for All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder. After missing the Thunder’s gutsy 21-point comeback win on the road, Gilgeous-Alexander missed his first five shots. The Miami Heat sprinted to a nine-point lead before Shai went a perfect 10-for-10 from the floor amidst a […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams led a 21-point comeback win in a 117-116 victory against the Memphis Grizzlies, scoring a season-high 26 points in his 20th game since undergoing two surgeries to repair torn ligaments in his right wrist. Williams has preached patience since his season debut; it’s a theme for the 2025-26 season […]

As Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. continues to rack up votes for All-Star consideration, his trade stock is at an all-time high. Porter Jr.’s breakout season with the Nets, for many, is a vehicle for Brooklyn to collect assets in a potential move at the deadline. Porter Jr. is having the best season of […]

The shorthanded Oklahoma City Thunder never gave up against the Memphis Grizzlies, trailing by 21 points and missing two starters, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Isaiah Hartenstein. On the cusp of completing the comeback down the stretch of the fourth quarter, All-Star Jalen Williams found Kenrich Williams for a three that gave the Thunder a lead it […]

With the shorthanded Oklahoma City Thunder missing All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and starting forward Chet Holmgren, head coach Mark Daigneault watched Kenrich Williams help erase a 21-point deficit against the Memphis Grizzlies. Alex Caruso and Cason Wallace were also ruled out for Friday’s game. Still, the Thunder persevered, edging out the Grizzlies — 117-116 — in […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves visit the Cleveland Cavs on Saturday night. Anthony Edwards is on the injury report alongside Julius Randle, with both players listed as questionable. Edwards is dealing with a right foot injury, while Randle has a sore left thumb after going for 28 points against the Cavs on Thursday. Here’s everything we know […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie center Derik Queen crossed Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James and San Antonio Spurs All-Star Victor Wembanyama off his list of players he’s excited to face in his first NBA season. Following an impressive stretch of games, Queen is finding his way with the Pelicans. In many ways, he’s an integral part […]

Hall of Fame forward Paul Pierce offered an idea for how the NBA can change its 3-point contest at this year’s All-Star weekend in Los Angeles. After Pierce slammed the Atlanta Hawks’ Trae Young’s return in their trade with the Washington Wizards, he suggested how the association should spice up its annual 3-point contest. Pierce […]

The New Orleans Pelicans visit the Washington Wizards on Friday night. Trey Murphy III is on the injury report alongside Saddiq Bey and Herb Jones, with both of the latter players ruled out. Murphy III is coming off a career performance and is listed as questionable with low back spasms. Bey is nursing a right […]

Fans will have to wait a bit longer to see Trae Young in his new Washington Wizards uniform, as he is ruled out for Friday’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans, putting his debut on hold. After the Wizards pulled the trigger on a blockbuster trade that sent CJ McCollum and Corey Krispert to the […]

After Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray and the starters were ruled out for Monday’s 125-124 overtime win against the Philadelphia 76ers, his name is back on the injury report ahead of Friday’s matchup against the Atlanta Hawks. Murray turned in one of his better performances of the season in Wednesday’s 114-110 win against the Boston […]

A looming contract extension factors into any potential move involving Dallas Mavericks’ Anthony Davis, which could shorten the list of potential suitors, as former NBA guard Lou Williams reminded fans ahead of this year’s trade deadline. Davis has two years left on his current deal, including a player option for the 2027-28 season, which is […]

Portland Blazers veteran Jrue Holiday has missed 26 consecutive games due to a right calf strain, but received a positive update ahead of facing the Houston Rockets on Friday. Holiday was cleared for on-court work last week, signaling his return to the floor is near for the Blazers. Holiday is listed as doubtful on the […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Before carrying his team to victory in an overtime thriller against the Utah Jazz, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander accepted Sports Illustrated’s Sportsperson of the Year award in Las Vegas. Gilgeous-Alexander’s fourth-quarter buzzer-beater forced overtime at the end of regulation in a 129-125 win against the Utah Jazz. Before Wednesday’s game, […]

While former Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas approves of the Trae Young trade, the franchise’s 2010 first overall pick, John Wall, another memorable guard, will be honored. The Wizards will celebrate Wall’s career by hosting a pop-up via and giving out bobbleheads of the five-time All-Star during an upcoming game. The Wizards announced Wall’s bobblehead […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Chet Holmgren kept his promise, and the Oklahoma City Thunder really needed it in a 129-125 win against the Utah Jazz in overtime on Wednesday. The Thunder avoided its third consecutive loss by bouncing back in a hard-fought win against the Jazz. After blowing a 20-point lead, Holmgren helped the Thunder erase […]

With the NBA trade season officially kicking off with one star leaving the only team he’s ever played for, New Orleans Pelicans’ Zion Williamson could be the next trade candidate in a potential deal with the Chicago Bulls. It’s worth keeping a close eye on, as the Pelicans, Williamson, and the Bulls inch closer to […]