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Perhaps this was the Los Angeles Lakers’ front office plan all along, with All-Star LeBron James making his 2025-26 regular-season debut amid a successful start to a promising campaign, led by Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. The Lakers won three straight games without Deandre Ayton, and while James eases his way into the fold, with […]

While Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton didn’t participate in practice on Saturday, there’s still a chance he’ll suit up for Sunday’s game against the Utah Jazz. Ayton discussed the Lakers finding their defensive identity amid an 11-4 start to the regular season. The Lakers have won four of their last five games, but could […]

Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder erased an 18-point deficit to win by 32 points in a 144-112 blowout against the Utah Jazz. In a game where the Thunder bench produced 71 points, which is the second most in franchise history, Daigneault highlighted four players who led the second unit. Without Jaylin Williams, Isaiah […]

The Dallas Mavericks will face the Memphis Grizzlies without Dereck Lively II on Saturday. On the second night of a back-to-back, the Mavericks will look to build off Friday’s win against the New Orleans Pelicans. However, they’ll have to pull it off with Lively II, who joins an extended list of players on Dallas’ injury […]

As the NBA world reacts to Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul’s retirement announcement slated for the end of the 2025-26 season, he recevied a warm ovation while facing the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday. Paul, who announced he will be retiring at the end of this season, heard cheers on the road at the Spectrum […]

On the heels of the Dallas Mavericks’ 118-115 win against the New Orleans Pelicans, guard Max Christie revealed what his team needs to do to keep the winning going. The Mavericks are 5-12. Friday’s win is Dallas’ second in four tries. Cooper Flagg’s career-high 29 points led three Mavs players with 23+ points, including Christie, […]

The 16-1 Oklahoma City Thunder inched one step closer to the best regular-season record in NBA history when it erased an 18-point deficit amid a game-defining 30-2 run in a 144-112 NBA Cup win against the Utah Jazz. The Thunder connected on eight of its season-high 23 threes after halftime as it outscored the Jazz […]

Houston Rockets All-Star Alperen Sengun carved out a name for himself last season, earning his first All-Star nod as one of the NBA’s bright, young stars, and has graduated from ‘Baby Jokic,’ a nickname inspired by the 3x MVP — Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic. The nickame emerged during his rookie year. Now, Sengun is one […]

Oklahoma City Thunder’s Branden Carlson, who was once cut from his high school basketball team in South Jordan, Utah, has come a long way to become an NBA champion, as the undrafted center will face the Utah Jazz on Friday. Ahead of the NBA Cup matchup, in which the Thunder will look to improve its 15-1 record, […]

While most broadcasters announce they’re going to retire a year or less before making it official, ESPN announcer Richard Jefferson is putting in his five-year notice. Jefferson is never afraid to deliver a hot take, especially ones that come from experience as a former NBA player. As a father with two boys, both of whom […]

Rockets All-Star Kevin Durant is grateful for his first season with the Houston Rockets, as the 2025-26 squad is thriving. Amid All-Star Alperen Sengun and Durant’s growing relationship in their first season as teammates, the Rockets are 10-3 for the third-best record in the Western Conference. Durant has even tapped into the journalistic side of […]

Indiana Fever’s Sophie Cunningham responded to Brooklyn Nets’ Michael Porter Jr.’s controversial take about WNBA All-Stars hypothetically facing a McDonald’s All-American high school boys team. Porter Jr. says the most talented high school boys in the country would beat a WNBA All-Star team or the United States women’s Olympic squad. Cunningham, who also attended the […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Before Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell named three teammates who influenced his breakout season, he addressed an old picture, while explaining Russell Westbrook’s impact on him as a kid. A picture of Mitchell in a Kevin Durant Thunder jersey as a kid resurfaced on social media amid Ajay’s impressive season. After […]

As the injury bug continues its wrath on the Dallas Mavericks, D’Angelo Russell is listed as questionable ahead of its NBA Cup clash against the New Orleans Pelicans. Russell was added to the Mavericks’ injury report, joining the likes of Kyrie Irving, Anthony Davis, and Dante Exum. Russell isn’t ruled out for Friday’s matchup against […]

After Golden State Warriors All-Star Stephen Curry called himself a sneaker-free agent, Hall of Fame forward Carmelo Anthony weighed in on potential options for the brand. Anthony believes Curry can do anything he wants, given his popularity, and marketability. Anthony discussed the companies that would love to sign Curry to a new deal, per 7PM […]

The Los Angeles Clippers’ three-team trade with the Utah Jazz that sent Norman Powell to the Miami Heat was a critical mistake, according to ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins. The Clippers landed a big man in John Collins, with eyes for Bradley Beal in free agency. Beal suffered a season-ending hip injury less than one month into […]

Sixteen games into the 2025-26 season isn’t too early for Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein’s All-Star campaign for Chet Holmgren. Holmgren is enjoying the fruits of his offseason workouts this season, which have prompted Hartenstein, Chet’s running mate in the frontcourt, to campaign for his teammate’s potential All-Star selection. Captioned with a message that […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder second-year guard Ajay Mitchell credited three of his teammates for the advice and guidance that led to his breakout start to the regular season. Lu Dort’s four threes helped the Thunder win. However, Dort has also helped Mitchell find his way off the bench in a prominent role for […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Denver Nuggets pushed Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder to seven games in their Western Conference semifinals series last year. The Nuggets featured a zone defense on half-court possessions. The Thunder saw the Sacramento Kings utilize the same approach in Wednesday’s matchup before Oklahoma City found its offensive rhythm, led […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — For Lu Dort, the Oklahoma City Thunder’s unwavering confidence can be contagious from the inside a team’s locker room. After Dort shot his way out of a slump in Monday’s win against the New Orleans Pelicans, he helped the Thunder secure its 15th victory in 16 outings as the defending champion extended […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — For the second consecutive game, head coach Mark Daigneault watched Lu Dort connect on four threes to help the Oklahoma City Thunder seal a victory. Dort broke out of a shooting slump in Monday’s 126-109 blowout win against the New Orleans Pelicans before making three of his four triples in the fourth […]

In the aftermath of the Dallas Mavericks firing GM Nico Harrison last week, many wondered if Anthony Davis’ days were the team are numbered, of which Mark Cuban shut down. Cuban, speaking on behalf of Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont, says moving Davis isn’t in the cards for Dallas. Cuban, despite the Mavericks’ 4-11 start to […]

Phoenix Suns head coach Jordan Ott earned his first Valley moment in the team’s first win since parting ways with Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal. It followed a 116-113 overtime win against the Los Angeles Clippers in the Suns’ head coach’s debut, offering a glimmer of hope after a disappointing era marked by hollow results […]

Retired NBA forward Kenyon Martin clarified his ‘fake tough guy’ take on Golden State Warriors’ Draymond Green. Charles Oakley says players would have punched Green in the ’90s, and Draymond agreed with that take on his podcast. Martin says Green’s tactics to get underneath opposing players’ skin are by design, which is why he doesn’t […]

The Cleveland Cavs will face the Houston Rockets without All-Star Darius Garland, who is one of the many players ruled out in the injury report for Wednesday night’s matchup. The Rockets have won eight of their last nine games, including a 117-113 overtime win against the Orlando Magic. At the same time, the Cavs have […]

In response to the Oklahoma City Thunder’s historic 49-point first quarter in Monday’s 126-109 blowout win against the New Orleans Pelicans, head coach Mark Daigneault highlighted veteran Lu Dort’s elite shooting. Dort connected on four threes in the opening frame and finished with 17 points as the Thunder’s best regular-season start continues. Oklahoma City’s 49 points are […]

Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James is the last player Austin Reaves is worried about adapting to at the start of his 23rd NBA season. As James inches closer to his 2025-26 Lakers debut, Reaves discussed the advantages that await LeBron in his first full season alongside Luka Doncic. For Reaves, James will have no […]

Houston Rockets All-Star Alperen Sengun has no reservations over handing the ball to Kevin Durant at the end of games. After Durant scored 30+ points in two Rockets victories against the Portland Blazers (140-116) and against the Orlando Magic in overtime, Sengun knows Kevin’s preparation and track record in clutch situations. Sengun also know he […]

From being the hunters to the hunted, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell is feeling the difference on a personal level in 2025-26. Mitchell is having one of the most surprising starts in the NBA this season. From a third-string guard to one of the Thunder’s main facilitators, Ajay’s ascension has head coach Mark Daigneault […]

While Detroit Pistons All-Star Cade Cunningham was opening up to Kevin Durant, the Houston Rockets All-Star, he shared a funny story about the NBA lottery heading into his draft night. As the teams to win the No. 1 pick were narrowed to the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Houston Rockets, and the Detroit Pistons, Cunningham revealed he […]

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant suffered a calf strain in a loss to the Cleveland Cavs on Saturday. In the 106-100 loss, Morant exited the game in the first quarter and was ruled out for the night. He’s expected to miss two weeks. Then, Morant will be re-evaluated, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. “Grizzlies say […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks will look to bounce back from Saturday’s loss in a blowout to the Los Angeles Lakers when they face the Cleveland Cavs on Monday. Dealing with a lingering left knee injury, Antetokounmpo is listed as probable on the Bucks’ injury report. Giannis finished with 32 points on 9-of-15 shooting, […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder extended its league-best record to 13-1 in a 109-96 win against the Charlotte Hornets. In what one considers to be one of the NBA’s best starts in league history, the defending champion avoided an upset loss on the road. Head coach Mark Daigneault explained how his team turned things around in […]

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga remains out ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans. Coming off back-to-back wins against the San Antonio Spurs, including Stephen Curry’s 49-point performance for the Warriors after a blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, Golden State will go for three in a row. Kuminga was officially […]

Amid the Oklahoma City Thunder’s best regular-season start in franchise history, one NBA analyst is calling it the best he’s ever seen. After taking in the Thunder’s impressive back-to-back wins against the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Lakers at the Paycom Center, Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix is still in awe. The Thunder’s 12-1 […]

After Houston Rockets All-Star Kevin Durant scored 30 points in a 140-116 win against the Portland Blazers, the team received disappointing news regarding forward Tari Eason’s oblique injury. Eason has been ruled out for four to six weeks. Rockets head coach Ime Udoka announced the timetable for Eason’s return on Saturday, per Rockets sideline reporter […]

Los Angeles Clippers All-Star James Harden made franchise history with his 41-point triple-double in a double-overtime win against the Dallas Mavericks, on Friday. Harden is the first Clipper to record a 40+ point triple-double after reaching 41 points, 14 rebounds, and 11 assists in a 133-127 win. He was efficient, connecting on 13-of-25 attempts, including […]

After Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball got the green light to play to play in Friday’s NBA Cup matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks, head coach Charles Lee discussed a minutes restriction on his starting guard. Ball, who’s been dealing with a right ankle injury throughout the beginning of the regular season, did not play in […]

Jason Kidd and the Dallas Mavericks have dropped seven of their last eight games after Friday’s 133-127 double-overtime loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. Kidd says getting the ball to Cooper Flagg was key and forced overtime against the Clippers. However, from an overall standpoint, there have to be vast changes, according to the Mavericks’ […]