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The Sacramento Kings were one of the five teams reportedly linked to a potential trade for Atlanta Hawks’ Trae Young amid the Hawks’ search for a potential suitor. The latest suggests Young’s push for a trade to the Washington Wizards, but you can count the Kings out of the mix, according to a new report. […]

No matter what happens in the near future, Golden State Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga has Draymond Green’s respect. As trade rumors surrounding Kuminga and the Warriors heat up, Green talked about his teammate’s potential exit with the uptmost respect. Green gave Kuminga his flowers for his professional approach amid months of trade speculation this season, he […]

For All-Star Jalen Williams and the Oklahoma City Thunder, adjusting to a new normal is an underlying theme for the 2025-26 season. Williams preached patience after his long-awaited season debut. Knowing two right wrist surgeries and a 19-game absence was just the beginning of the most challenging campaign of his career, he knew he wouldn’t […]

On the same day it was revealed that Atlanta Hawks’ Trae Young is open to a potential trade, the Washington Wizards have emerged as a possible suitor, according to a new report. Young, who has been the subject of trade rumors this season, could be leaving the only team he’s ever played for. The Wizards […]

All signs are reportedly pointed toward the Atlanta Hawks deciding on Trae Young’s future with the team, albeit with the only team he’s ever played for or elsewhere, according to a new report. The latest on the trade rumor surrounding Young suggest he’s open to either, as the Hawks have shown growth in Trae’s absence […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Memphis Grizzlies for the second time in two days, following a 120-114 win, where he matched Hall of Fame guard Magic Johnson’s impressive assists-to-turnover ratio. It’s impressive to see James playing at a high level at 41. He finished with 26 points, 10 assists, and only […]

Phoenix Suns All-Star Devin Booker sent Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder home on a 35-foot step-back three-pointer with 1.6 seconds left to close out a 108-105 win on Sunday. After Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder became the first to win 30 games, the Suns handed the defending champions their sixth loss of the season. Gilgeous-Alexander […]

Former Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins called out head coach Steve Kerr for recent comments made about his team’s title chances this season. Kerr’s championship outlook for the Warriors is bleak, piggybacking on his take of coaching a fading dynasty in 2025-26, all of which didn’t sit well with Cousins. Cousins believes that at […]

Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo was very transparent about how he impacts winning on a nighly basis for his team, using analytics to drive his point home during his postgame media availability after a 115-98 win against the Sacramento Kings. Antetokounmpo drew up the Bucks’ game-winning play in a 122-121 win over the Charlotte Hornets on […]

After Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James gave Luka Doncic a quarterback endorsement after a recent win, Deandre Ayton expressed frustration over JJ Redick’s led offense following a 120-114 win against the Memphis Grizzlies. Redick revealed Ayton, who finished with 15 points on 6-of-8 shooting, was frustrated over his limited touches in the win. Ayton […]

Golden State Warriors All-Star Stephen Curry tied a new NBA record alongside his father, Dell Curry, as a testament to their longevity. After Davidson renamed an interstate exit after Curry, he set a record along with his father, Dell, for most games played combined. The Currys tied Dolph and Danny Schayes’s 2,134 games. After the […]

After Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick called out an anonymous player for one not knowing the defense, he’s seeing a lack of focus amidst a struggling offense. The Lakers have dropped four of their last six games, but will look to build on a 128-121 win against the Memphis Grizzlies in their rematch […]

As the Denver Nuggets continue life without Nikola Jokic for a month ahead of facing the Brooklyn Nets, the status of starting forward Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun’s injury has been upgraded. Jamal Murray is considered probable, while Gordon is dealing with a right hamstring. Braun is recovering from a left ankle sprain. The Nuggets upgraded Gordon […]

After a 131-94 win against the Golden State Warriors, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams was in-depth about his return from two wrist surgeries and how head coach Mark Daigneault consistently challenges his team. The Thunder reached its 30th win in 35 tries on Friday, matching last season’s 30-5 record, as Oklahoma City continues its […]

After headlining the Brooklyn Nets’ Michael Porter Jr. topped an extended injury report ahead of facing the Washington Wizards, his status has been upgraded for Saturday’s matchup against the Denver Nuggets. He will most likely face his former team. Porter Jr. is listed as probable on the Nets’ injury report, according to ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel. […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren reacted to winning Defensive Player of the Month after beating the Golden State Warriors 131-94 on Friday. Holmgren closed out 2025 with 12 blocks across three Thunder victories, as the defending champion extended its winning streak to four games. During Holmgren’s postgame media availability, he addressed what individual accolades […]

For the second year in a row, the Oklahoma City Thunder has 30 wins through the first 35 games of the regular season, which puts the defending champions in rare company. As the Thunder pursue back-to-back titles, its regular-season record through 35 games is identical to the Chicago Bulls’ in back-to-back seasons, which led to […]

With the game on the line, Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo called an audible on a play designed by head coach Doc Rivers, which led to a game-winning shot by Kevin Porter Jr. in a 122-121 win against the Charlotte Hornets. Antetokounmpo connected with Porter Jr. for the game-winner — an alley-oop lob with 4.7 […]

After one of the more impressive plays during the Los Angeles Lakers’ 128-121 win against the Memphis Grizzlies, LeBron James gave Luka Doncic a shoutout during his media availability as one of the NBA’s better quarterbacks. Doncic connected with James from half court in the first quarter, which set the tone for the Lakers’ offense […]

Boston Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown took exception to not winning Player of the Month over New York Knicks All-Star Jalen Brunson. Without Jayson Tatum, Brown and the Celtics finished 2025 strong. Averaging 31.7 points on 53.8% shooting, 6.5 rebounds, 5.4 assists, and 1.2 steals per game, Jaylen led Boston to a 9-3 record in December. […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has earned every accolade that NBA players dream of, from the MVP award to a championship. The Thunder had the fifth-most wins in a year by any team in league history in 2025. Sports Illustrated named Gilgeous-Alexander Sportsman of the Year. When a reporter asked Gilgeous-Alexander to rank his […]

While Los Angeles Lakers’ Austin Reaves future with the team remains uncertain, NBA analyst Zach Lowe predicts he will re-sign, but isn’t ruling out a trade in the near future. Reaves’ option for the 2026-27 season is worth $14.8 million, which Lowe expects will be voided amid an extension with the Lakers during the offseason. […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder ended the calendar year with a 124-95 win against the Portland Trail Blazers, which accounted for its 86th victory of 2025. It’s the fifth-most wins in a year by an NBA team, trailing only Stephen Curry’s 2015 (88) and 2016 Golden State Warriors (87), the Phoenix Suns (88) in 2021, and […]

In a 124-95 win against the Portland Trail Blazers, Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault watched backup guard Ajay Mitchell score 17 points without missing a shot. The Thunder’s defense staved off the Trail Blazers in the second half. Mitchell went 4-for-4 from the floor, including one three, and a perfect 8-for-8 from the […]

Chet Holmgren and the Oklahoma City Thunder held the Portland Trail Blazers to 41 points in the second half, cruising to a 124-95 win at the Paycom Center. After Holmgren revealed that opposing teams defend him differently, he swatted a season-high six blocks against the Trail Blazers. After the game, Holmgren discussed how the Thunder […]

Before facing the Portland Blazers on New Year’s Eve, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren said opposing teams defend him unlike any one of his other teammates. Holmgren bounced back from losing to the Spurs with a team-high 29 points, nine rebounds, and four blocks in a 129-104 blowout win against the Philadelphia 76ers. Then, […]

Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green weighed in on the fight between Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams, and New Orleans guard Jose Alvarado, with an intriguing take on the matter. Alvarado received a two-game suspension, and Williams received a one-game suspension. Green rarely shines away from on-court drama, which is why he was shocked to […]

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault watched veteran Alex Caruso enter Monday’s game against the Atlanta Hawks 3-for-15 from deep in his last two outings, which didn’t discourage the guard’s offense in a 140-129 win. While Daigneault gushed over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s growth as a scorer over the years, he commended Caruso’s confidence. Caruso finished […]

After finding himself on the wrong end of being posterized by Utah Jazz’s Walter Clayton Jr., Boston Celtics guard Derrick White could only blame himself. In a game where White’s seven blocks against the Jazz made history, he was happy his team got the win. The Celtics beat the Jazz, 129-119. After the game, White […]

Head coach JJ Redick admits that the 2025-26 Los Angeles Lakers are still trying to find their identity after a 129-106 blowout loss to the Detroit Pistons. Redick spent time berating the Pistons for fouling on nearly every defensive possession, as the Lakers coach stated during his postgame media availabilty. As for the Lakers’ identity, […]

After a 128-106 blowout loss to the Detroit Pistons, Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic gave an interesting response to a question regarding off-the-ball plays for LeBron James. James didn’t hold back on the Lakers’ shortcomings during his postgame media availability, telling reporters how the Lakers need to figure things out as a team. In […]

Heading into their New Year’s Eve matchup against the Indiana Pacers, the status of Orlando Magic guards Jalen Suggs and Desmond Bane remains uncertain. Suggs has a left-hip contusion injury, and Bane is dealing with back spasms; they’re both listed as questionable in the Magic’s injury report. Both could miss Wednesday’s matchup against the Indiana […]

After a 128-106 blowout loss to the Detroit Pistons, Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick took excemption to the officiating in the game, calling out his opponent’s defense during his postgame media availability. The Lakers faced the Pistons on LeBron James’ 41st birthday, as Detroit handed Los Angeles its 11th loss of the season. […]

With many signs pointing towards the Golden State Warriors parting ways with Jonathan Kuminga, sources say he will most likely be moved by the NBA trade deadline, according to ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel. Without a role on this year’s team, Kuminga’s days with the Warriors are numbered as Kerr somewhat alluded to when talking about Jonathan’s […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — As the Oklahoma City Thunder’s reigning MVP, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, is considered an early candidate to win the illustrious award in back-to-back seasons, coach Mark Daigneault addressed the growth he’s seen. Gilgeous-Alexander is regarded as a clear MVP favorite, especially following Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic’s recent knee injury, which will keep the […]

Despite the Houston Rockets’ recent troubles with closing out games, Kevin Durant and Jabari Smith Jr. led their team in a 126-119 win against the Indiana Pacers. Durant (30 points) and Smith Jr. combined for 51 points on 21-of-36 attempts, including 16 rebounds and seven assists, as Smith Jr. secured a double-double against the Pacers. […]

While Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga has been the subject of trade rumors, head coach Steve Kerr is telling him to stay ready for when his name is called. Kerr admits Kuminga’s situation isn’t ideal, but isn’t ruling out change, he said, per the San Francisco Chronicle. “It’s tough because he’s not really a […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Amid a tightly-contested final frame against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and the Atlanta Hawks that saw a 15-point deficit dwindled to four (129-125). Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault reinserted Shai Gilgeous-Alexander down the stretch, while his cousin — Alexander-Walker — led a Trae Young and Jalen Johnson-less […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — In the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 140-129 win against the Atlanta Hawks, All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander became the first NBA player to reach 1,000 points in the 2025-26 season. Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder followed up their win against the Hawks with an 11-point win on the second night of a back-to-back at the Paycom […]