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OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault subbed Nikola Topic into his first NBA game only four months removed from a testicular cancer diagnosis in October. Before facing the Milwaukee Bucks, Daigneault addressed Topic’s debut at the Paycom Center without any guarantee that the 2024 first-round pick would actually play. Then, Topic […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Coach Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder lost to a Giannis Antetokounmpo-less Milwaukee Bucks team in a 110-93 blowout at home on Thursday. The Thunder faced the Bucks without Jalen Williams and All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who missed his fifth consecutive game with an abdominal injury. After the loss, Daigneault pointed to […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — For the first time in the regular season, rookie guard Nikola Topic is available to play for coach Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder after a testicular cancer diagnosis in October. Following three rounds of chemotherapy, Topic played in his first G League games this week, which eventually cleared the way […]

After Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams’ near-perfect performance in Wednesday’s win against the Phoenix Suns, he’ll be sitting out for Thursday’s matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks due to a right hamstring injury. Williams left Wednesday’s game early on his only miss of the night, as he was a perfect 11-for-11 when he came down […]

Oklahoma City Thunder’s Isaiah Joe continued his hot shooting streak in Wednesday’s 136-109 win against the Phoenix Suns. Joe’s 21 points on 6-for-10 shooting, including six threes, led the Thunder’s bench, as Isaiah has connected on three or more triples in five of his last six games. He’s shooting at a 50% clip from deep […]

Head coach Mark Daigneault watched Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams’ 28-point, near-perfect shooting performance lead his team to a 136-109 blowout victory against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday. 24 hours removed from Williams’ high-school jersey retirement ceremony in Gilbert, Arizona, Jalen put on a show on the road in front of his friends and […]

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Tyrese Maxey offered words of encouragement to his team after its worst loss of the regular season in a 49-point rout — 138-89 — against the New York Knicks. Ahead of the upcoming All-Star break, things have only gotten worse for the 76ers. From veteran Paul George’s lengthy 25-game suspension for violating […]

After last week’s deadline passed, the Los Angeles Lakers’ future with LeBron James remains uncertain, as ESPN’s Brian Windhorst hinted at the future Hall of Fame forward’s next destination. Windhorst has a couple of teams in mind, as all signs point toward this season being James’ last with the Lakers. With the Lakers not extending James’ […]

After Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams made his return from injury in a 119-110 win against the Los Angeles Lakers, he went back to his high school in Gilbert, Arizona for his jersey retirement ceremony. Before the Thunder close out its two-game road trip agains the Phoenix Suns, Williams’ was joined by teammates, staff […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe has been the much-needed consistent spark off the bench for head coach Mark Daigneault as the defending champions continue its regular season without All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. With SGA ruled out through the All-Star break, Joe’s dunk over LeBron James was a highlight reel moment in the Thunder’s win against […]

The Toronto Raptors and the Indiana Pacers reportedly had eyes for Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler ahead of last week’s NBA trade deadline. The Raptors’ trade interest in Kessler was well documented before Toronto’s deal with the Los Angeles Clippers for Chris Paul. The same could be said about the Pacers ahead of their trade […]

As the reports surrounding former Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga and the final weeks of his time with the organization, Atlanta Hawks guard Buddy Hield chimed in about his former teammate. While a new report suggests the Warriors’ problems extended beyond Steve Kerr, including that Kuminga was informed that his people were eating too […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Nikola Topic’s 22 points, including four threes, led the G League’s Oklahoma City Blue to a 127-118 victory on Tuesday at the Paycom Center. After the Thunder prospect was diagnosed with testicular cancer back in October, Topic made his G League debut on Monday. Then, he followed it […]

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault commended rookie Nikola Topic’s G League debut this week, nearly four months removed from a testicular cancer diagnosis. The Thunder assigned Topic to the Oklahoma City Blue, OKC’s G League affiliate, ahead of Monday night’s matchup against the Sioux Falls Skyforce. Topic finished with seven points on 3-of-5 […]

Although Jonathan Kuminga’s tenure with the Golden State Warriors ended at the trade deadline, reports of the organization’s displeasure with the veteran, including from head coach Steve Kerr, persist. After months of rumors, Kuminga was traded to the Atlanta Hawks for Kristaps Porzingis ahead of last week’s deadline. Kerr claims he’s always been transparent with […]

After Boston Celtics’ Jayson Tatum addressed his G-League practice and its significance regarding his potential return, The Ringer’s Bill Simmons blamed a coach for Achilles injuries to the All-Star forward and Indiana Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton. While Tatum, who took one step closer to making a return, won’t guarantee a comeback this season, Simmons is calling […]

New Knicks head coach Mike Brown addressed his team’s shooting lulls in a 137-134 overtime loss to the Indiana Pacers. After Karl-Anthony Towns forced overtime against the Pacers, the Knicks fell short in the extra period, where Pascal Siakam earned his 30-point performance, which was complemented by Andrew Nembhard and Jackson’s scoring. Coach Brown says […]

In his first game in three weeks, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams led his team to a 119-110 win against the Los Angeles Lakers on the road. Williams made a career-high 11-of-13 free throws while scoring 10 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter, which kept the Lakers at bay down the stretch […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder prospect Nikola Topic made his G League debut at the Paycom Center, which led to an emotional response from coach Daniel Dixon. Topic underwent a procedure amid a testicular cancer diagnosis in October. The Thunder announced Nikola’s G League assignment with the Blue, Oklahoma City’s G League affiliate. After […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder prospect Nikola Topic will make his G League debut for the OKC Blue on Monday. Topic was diagnosed with testicular cancer this season. Ahead of his first NBA season after missing his rookie campaign due to a season-long left ACL injury, Topic’s cancer diagnosis was a scary setback for […]

Upon the exciting news of Boston Celtics’ Jayson Tatum resuming 5-on-5 work amid recovery, the six-time All-Star will be practicing with the Maine Celtics, Boston’s G League team, in his next step to return from an Achilles injury. The team announced Tatum’s stint in Maine, per the Celtics’ X, formerly Twitter. “Jayson Tatum will be […]

The Indiana Pacers received bad news regarding Johnny Furphy’s right ACL injury following an MRI on Monday. Furphy reportedly suffered a right ACL injury, according to HoopsHype’s Michael Sotto. “Indiana Pacers swingman Johnny Furphy underwent an MRI today, which confirmed he has a torn right ACL,” HoopsHype reported. “Furphy, a key contributor who the organization […]

Oklahoma City Thunder veteran Alex Caruso is excited for Jalen Williams’ return after missing the previous 10 games. The shorthanded Thunder, playing without All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for the third consecutive game, will look to avoid a three-game skid when they face the Los Angeles Lakers on the road. At the team’s morning shootaround, Caruso talked […]

The Utah Jazz’s trade for Jaren Jackson Jr. surprised many fans for a team with a fringe All-Star in Lauri Markkanen, and the third-worst record in the Western Conference. Still, the Jazz reportedly hope to land one of the better odds for the number one pick in this year’s draft. However, as one NBA executive […]

Former Brooklyn Nets forward Cam Thomas is eager to begin a new chapter in his career with the Milwaukee Bucks. Thomas signed with the Bucks upon being waived by the Nets last week. For Thomas, joining the Bucks is a tremendous opportunity, and one he won’t take for granted, he said, as he feels embraced […]

After missing 10 consecutive games due to a right hamstring strain, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams makes his return in Monday’s matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. Amidst a slew of injuries to key players, including All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the shorthanded Thunder have lost five of their last 10 games. Having Williams, one of […]

The Philadelphia 76ers visit the Portland Blazers on Monday night. Joel Embiid is on the injury report alongside All-Star Deni Avdija, with both players listed as questionable. Embiid is dealing with a right knee injury, while Avdija has a low back strain. Here’s everything we know about Joel Embiid and Deni Avdija’s injury and their […]

Update: Stephen Curry will not play for the Golden State Warriors against the Memphis Grizzlies, according to ClutchPoints’ Kenzo Fukuda. The Memphis Grizzlies visit the Golden State Warriors on Monday night. Stephen Curry is on the injury report, listed as out. Curry has been dealing with right patellofemoral pain syndrome, which has forced him to […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — All-Star forward Chet Holmgren and the Oklahoma City Thunder welcomed Jared McCain in his debut at the Paycom Center on Saturday. After head coach Mark Daigneault discussed McCain’s Thunder debut, Holmgren followed suit during his postgame media availability. Holmgren was impressed by the second-year guard. McCain, coming from a player who hadn’t […]

The Boston Celtics’ most significant move at the trade deadline was landing Nikola Vucevic in a deal with the Chicago Bulls for Anfernee Simons, which should set the stage for All-Star Jayson Tatum’s return this season. Acquiring a proven veteran center to resolve the glaring weaknesses in the team’s frontcourt sends a strong message to […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Coach Mark Daigneault watched Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain make his debut in a 112-106 loss to the Houston Rockets on Saturday. McCain was welcomed with open arms by Thunder fans at the Paycom Center with a standing ovation, as he checked in. He finished with five points, two rebounds, and […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — In a 112-106 loss to the Houston Rockets, Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder dropped its fifth loss in eight tries, second consecutive, as the defending champions continue life without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Thunder All-Star Gilgeous-Alexander will sit through the All-Star break with an abdominal injury. He’s expected to be re-evaluated after […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren earned his first All-Star Selection, the NBA announced the Thunder big man will participate in All-Star Saturday’s Shooting Stars competition, which coach Mark Daigneault had never heard of. The association shelved the contest for 11 years before bringing it back for next Saturday’s festivities, which […]

The Philadelphia 76ers visit the Phoenix Suns on Saturday night. Devin Booker is on the injury report for one team, and Joel Embiid is as well, with both players listed as questionable. Booker is dealing with a right ankle sprain, while Embiid has been dealing with a lingering knee injury. Here’s everything we know about […]

The Utah Jazz visit the Orlando Magic on Saturday night. Keyonte George is on the injury report alongside Kevin Love, with both listed as probable. It’s been one week since the last time George was on the injury report, and he hasn’t played since. He’s dealing with a left ankle sprain, while Love has an […]

The Washington Wizards visit the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday night. Alex Sarr is on the injury report alongside Kyshawn George, with both players listed as questionable. Sarr is dealing with right ankle soreness, while George has a right knee contusion, an injury that he suffered in the Wizards’ 126-117 win over the Detroit Pistons. Here’s […]

Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren earned his first All-Star selection and will participate in this year’s dunk contest. For All-Star Cade Cunningham, it’s just the beginning. After a 118-80 win against the New York Knicks, Cunningham revealed Duren is on pace to be one of the NBA’s best. Cunningham discussed Duren’s game, per Prime’s The Crossover. […]

Ahead of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain’s debut on Saturday against the Houston Rockets, the sophomore guard is eager to play for his new fanbase. While it’s been an emotional 48 hours for McCain, whose trade from the Philadelphia 76ers came as a surprise, he said, as he was introduced to the Thunder media […]

Job security goes a long way for Sacramento Kings head coach Doug Christie, who took over for Mike Brown on an interim basis last season before accepting the job officially ahead of the 2025-26 campaign. Amid a busy week in which the Kings acquired De’Andre Hunter from the Cleveland Cavs in exchange for Keon Ellis and Dennis […]