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Hall of Fame forward Kevin Garnett was one of the judges for the 2025 Dunk Contest and honored the late Bill Russell, which didn’t go unnoticed by Boston Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown. Brown earned the 2024 Finals MVP trophy, which is named in honor of Russell. After the event, Jaylen acknowledged Garnett’s hoodie, which replicated […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams was named to his first All-Star Game. The third-year forward spoke to the media after practice on Saturday. He discussed how surreal the weekend had been thus far before Williams’ mom’s emotional reaction put things into perspective. Upon Williams’ arrival on All-Star Weekend, catching up with Thunder head coach […]

After Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball agreed to a $20 million extension, he attended All-Star Saturday night to watch his brother LiAngelo Ball perform his hit song, “Tweaker.” LiAngelo acknowledged his brother during the performance. Ball nearly swerved the corner and his brother Lonzo before the two made eye contact and dapped each other up, […]

Oklahoma City Thunder’s second-year guard Cason Wallace discussed his welcome to the league moment featuring All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander during his media availability before Friday night’s Rising Star Challenge at All-Star Weekend. After Wallace watched the Minnesota Timberwolves snap the Thunder’s seven-game win streak, the second-year guard revealed his welcome to the league moment. For Wallace, […]

Oklahoma City Thunder veteran guard Lu Dort has spent his entire six-year career with the same team. The Thunder’s longest-tenured guard has seen the lowly Oklahoma City squad come from the bottom of the Western Conference standings to NBA title contenders. With MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the charge, Dort is impressed with where his […]

With a 116-101 win, the Minnesota Timberwolves snapped head coach Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder’s seven-game win streak. After the Thunder’s incredible 24-0 fourth-quarter run kept their streak alive in a 115-101 victory against the Miami Heat, they succumbed to 14 points in the final frame against the Timberwolves. After the loss, Daigneault […]

Milwaukee Bucks center Bobby Portis didn’t hold back in his response to his former Khris Middleton’s trade to the Washington Wizards. The Bucks traded Middleton to the Wizards for Kyle Kuzma before the NBA trade deadline. It’s a move Portis anticipated due to Khris’s unwillingness to accept a buyout for the final year of his […]

The Ringer’s NBA analyst Bill Simmons discussed Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant’s future. While he remains with his current team despite Durant’s name reportedly being mentioned in trade talks, Simmons discussed Phoenix potentially moving their superstar during the offseason and the reality that comes with it. Simmons discussed Durant’s future in a recent episode of […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry reflected on his special conversation with Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. Curry and James led Team USA to gold at the 2024 Summer Olympics. After the win, the two celebrated at L’Avenue, which carried into the wee hours on August 11. While there, the two discussed how it […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry and head coach Steve Kerr aren’t taking Phoenix Suns All-Star Kevin Durant’s declining to reunite personally. After a reported trade that would have reunited the 2018 Finals MVP with his former coach and starting point guard collapse, Durant discussed the failed deal with the Warriors. Kerr and Curry responded […]

After Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault made a Shai Gilgeous-Alexander decision to save his All-Star for the fourth quarter, All-Star Jalen Williams helped slice an 11-point deficit in the third quarter against the Heat. Williams scored eight of his 18 points in the third quarter of Wednesday’s 115-101 win against the Miami Heat. […]

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault watched All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander help erase a 21-point deficit with an incredible 24-0 fourth-quarter run that led to a 115-101 victory against the Miami Heat. In a game where the Thunder gave up 36 points in the paint in the first half without starting power forward Chet Holmgren […]

In his first year as Los Angeles Lakers head coach, JJ Redick has important plans this weekend. He will use the time off to find a new place to live. Redick lost his home due to the wildfires in Southern California. The Lakers head coach revealed his plans after Wednesday’s 131-119 loss to the Utah […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso’s approach to the game has helped elevate his team to becoming the top-ranked defense in the NBA. The All-Defensive Second Team guard’s addition to a defensive-minded team with the best record in the Western Conference has yielded positive results. Caruso’s presence in the backcourt, coupled with veteran Isaiah Hartenstein’s […]

Oklahoma City Thunder’s Chet Holmgren returned to the starting lineup, but alongside Isaiah Hartenstein, he didn’t reprise his role at center. For the first time this season, Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault inserted Holmgren and Hartenstein into his starting five, and his towering bigs didn’t disappoint. They limit the Toronto Raptors to 25 points in […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren addressed a perceived minutes restriction after his second game back from a 39-game absence. After playing 10 games in 2024-25, Holmgren returned to the starting lineup from an injury setback that led to a pair of strong defensive performances amid the Thunder’s five-game winning streak. Holmgren anchored the defense […]

Oklahoma City Thunder starting forward Chet Holmgren is showing promise in his return from an injured pelvic bone that forced him to miss 39 games this season. Holmgren finished with four points, five rebounds, four blocks, and two steals in his return in the Thunder’s 121-109 win against the Toronto Raptors. However, he’s been ruled […]

Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green revealed he recently received a warning from the NBA front office. Amid the Warriors’ must-win stretch of games this season, Green received a warning for being too aggressive in a recent stretch of games. Green revealed the league’s message on a recent episode of the Draymond Green Show with […]

The Los Angeles Lakers visit the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. Luka Doncic is on the injury report alongside LeBron James, who’s listed as probable. Doncic is dealing with a left calf strain, while James is experiencing left ankle soreness after going for 24 points, eight assists, and seven rebounds in a 132-113 win against […]

Miami Heat veteran Kevin Love continues to take subtle shots at his former teammate, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. His latest jab was in response to James’ recent post featuring Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. Using a 2015 tweet, Love responded to James’ “fit out” advice toward Doncic before Luka made his Lakers debut. […]

In only his second game back from a rare pelvic injury, Oklahoma City Thunder starting forward Chet Holmgren anchored the defense in Monday’s 137-101 win against the New Orleans Pelicans. While head coach Mark Daigneault watched his Thunder set a franchise record in threes on one end of the floor, Holmgren set the tone early […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins started the month by recording a career-high 41 points and has been playing at a high level ever since. After Wiggins scored a career-high 41 points in a 144-110 win against the Sacramento Kings, he has scored 17+ points in four of his last five, including a double-double (26 […]

Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant had a revealing take on his name being mentioned in rumors involving the Golden State Warriors before last week’s NBA trade deadline. Durant reportedly rejected a three-team deal that would have led to a reunion between him and the Warriors. After team practice, Durant discussed his feelings toward the potential deal […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic will make his debut against the Utah Jazz after his status improved to probable on the team’s latest injury report and his teammate LeBron James received the same prognosis. After both were listed as questionable, Doncic is expected to return from a calf strain injury, and James is dealing […]

Dallas Mavericks’ new power forward Anthony Davis is reportedly confident about his long-term stability with his new team. Despite Daivs’ injury setback after making his Mavericks debut, the nine-time All-Star sees a bright future ahead in Dallas. Davis is confident he’s on pace to strike a long-term deal with the Mavs, per ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. […]

After the Los Angeles Lakers’ failed trade for Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams collapsed, reasons behind an internal debate over assets offered have reportedly come to the forefront. After the move was made ahead of the NBA trade deadline, the Lakers trade for Williams was ultimately rescinded. However, Los Angeles’ medical staff discovered additional concerns […]

The Golden State Warriors visit the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night. Stephen Curry is on the injury report after Jimmy Butler made his Warriors debut in Saturday’s win, with both players listed as probable. Curry is dealing with left quad soreness after going for 34 points against the Chicago Bulls. Here’s everything we know about […]

Amid a five-game winning streak, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins joined Kevin Durant, Paul George, and Russell Westbrook with the fourth-most games in franchise history with 25+ points, 10+ rebounds, and 5+ threes, per Real Sports’ X, formerly Twitter. Wiggins reached the impressive feat for the second time this season, tallying 26 points, 11 […]

After Chet Holmgren made his return from his pelvic injury, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams entered Saturday’s matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies with added motivation to extend their winning streak. With a 7.5 lead ahead of the Grizzlies at the top of the Western Conference, the Thunder sent a message to the team trailing […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams returned from a wrist injury in Wednesday’s 140-109 blowout win against the Phoenix before leading his team to a 121-109 win against the Toronto Raptors. Williams scored a team-high 27 points on 9-of-19 attempts from the floor but went 8-for-10 from the free-throw line as the first-year All-Star continues […]

The Boston Celtics’ new signee Torrey Craig addressed the media for the first time. The veteran forward was added for depth in the frontcourt as they look to defend their championship in the upcoming postseason. After Thursday’s loss to the Dallas Mavericks, the Celtics will look to bounce back against the New York Knicks. In […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren made his recovery to the starting lineup in Friday’s 121-109 win against the Toronto Raptors. After the win Holmgren opened up about his recovery process from his pelvic injury, which forced him to miss 39 games. Holmgren, who suffered a foot injury that sacrificed his rookie campaign in 2022-23, […]

After missing 39 games, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren made his return in Friday’s matchup against the Toronto Raptors. Led by All-Star Jalen Williams’ 27 points, the Thunder cruised to a 121-109 win. Holmgren started at power forward alongside center Isaiah Hartenstein (12 points, six rebounds), one of six players scoring double figures for […]

Brooklyn Nets forward Cam Johnson heard his name in trade rumors ahead of this week’s NBA trade deadline. After the deadline passed, Johnson opened up about what that experience for him was like. With so much movement across the association, it’s easy for one to think a rumor could come to fruition. That’s natural for […]

While Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr prepares to implement Jimmy Butler into his system, his guard Moses Moody is on pace for an increased role in the second half of the 2024-25 campaign. Similar to the kind of role Andrew Wiggins reprised before he was dealt to the Miami Heat, Moody will play […]

After playing alongside Jimmy Butler for six seasons, Miami Heat forward Duncan Robinson will see it come to an end in the aftermath of the blockbuster deal that sent his teammate to the Golden State Warriors. Things took a turn for the worse when the relationship between Heat president Pat Riley and Butler turned sour […]

After the five-team Jimmy Butler blockbuster trade to the Golden State Warriors became official, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr discussed the benefits of adding a player of Bulter’s caliber to his roster. Joining superstar Stephen Curry and veteran Draymond Green, Kerr is confident Jimmy will be a catalyst to stopping Golden State’s epic collapses in […]

As the details of the fallout between Miami Heat president Pat Riley and Jimmy Butler continue to emerge, the letter stemming from his latest suspension has come to the forefront. In the letter, signed “Sincerely, Patrick J. Riley,” Butler’s actions were viewed as sustained insubordination and unacceptable defiance. He was warned that any future misconduct […]

As former Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler is adapting to his new surroundings with the Golden State Warriors, details of Butler’s fallout with Heat president Pat Riley unfolded in a new report. Riley and the mercurial 35-year-old forward reached a point of no return with his former boss due to a last-ditch meeting to reconcile […]