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Ahead of the trade deadline, the Boston Celtics won 130-126 in double overtime versus the Brooklyn Nets and lost 114-111 to the Chicago Bulls. Will there be changes? The Celtics’ second-best record — 28-17 — in the Eastern Conference is a testament to a resilient, top-ranked defensive team that’s overachieved amid mediocre expectations while missing its best player, […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After a 117-114 loss to the Indiana Pacers, Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander doubled down on why he thinks Chet Holmgren is an All-Star forward this season. Ahead of the NBA announcing the All-Star reserves for this year’s game in Los Angeles, Holmgren is on pace to earn his first appearance. Gilgeous-Alexander […]

The Miami Heat visit the Utah Jazz on Saturday night. Lauri Markkanen is on the injury report alongside Jusuf Nurkic, with one player listed as questionable, and the other is doubtful. Markkanen is dealing with an illness and reconditioning, while Nurkic is dealing with an illness. Here’s everything we know about Lauri Markkanen’s injury and […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40+ points in his second consecutive game, as Kenrich Williams says fans should be more appreciative of SGA’s back-to-back MVP-caliber seasons. Gilgeous-Alexander’s historic 40 points in a 122-102 win against the Milwaukee Bucks was followed up by a 47-point performance in a losing effort as […]

After Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon recovered from a hamstring injury, he aggravated the same right hamstring in Friday’s 102-100 win against the Milwaukee Bucks, while coach David Adelman is optimistic. He told reporters Gordon will undergo a complete evaluation on Saturday. However, Adelman feels good about the severity of Gordon reaggravating his right hamstring, […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Despite Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scoring 47 points amidst an 18-point comeback, coach Mark Daigneault and the defending champions came up short in their Finals rematch against the Indiana Pacers. The Pacers defeated the Thunder 117-114 at the Paycom Center. After the loss, Daigneault tipped his cap to the Pacers […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell was on pace to eclipse his career-high 28 points in a 122-102 blowout win against the Milwaukee Bucks, before an injury derailed a career night, as he was 11 points away heading into halftime. His 18 points kept the Bucks at bay in the first half before Thunder’s Mitchell […]

While many assume there’s permanent bad blood between Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr and veteran Jonathan Kuminga, it’s not necessarily the case, according to The Athletic’s Sam Amick. They don’t see eye-to-eye very often, which led to a month’s worth of healthy-DNPs, thus Kuminga’s trade demand toward the Warriors front office. However, trading […]

As Sacramento Kings’ Domantas Sabonis trade rumors continue to pick up steam ahead of the deadline, the Toronto Raptors are just one of many teams that have expressed interest in the three-time All-Star. While the Raptors have been linked to Kings’ Sabonis, there are reportedly three additional teams with eyes for the 6-foot-10 forward. Either […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder returns from its four-game road trip to face the Indiana Pacers in an NBA Finals rematch with more injured players than before. All-Star Jalen Williams joined Isaiah Hartenstein on the injury report as the two Thunder starters’ respective long-term injuries leave a void in the frontcourt. Williams strained his right hamstring […]

While the Sacramento Kings have reportedly heard offers for Domantas Sabonis amid trade talks, are the Toronto Raptors still in the mix? After a near two-month absence due to a torn left meniscus, Sabonis returned for a 128-115 win against the Washington Wizards last week. While the Kings are easing Domantas back into the fold […]

Will the Houston Rockets trade for a point guard at the deadline or has coach Ime Udoka has filled the void left behind in Fred VanVleet’s season-ending ACL injury? Before Josh Okogie started 25 games this season, Amen Thompson and Reed Sheppard split time as the Rockets’ starting point guard. However, before Houston’s current three-game […]

As the rumor mill continues to heat up three weeks ahead of the NBA trade deadline, the Golden State Warriors have been linked to Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo and Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James, according to ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel. The Lakers are reportedly interested in Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga, while Golden State, on the heels […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s historic 40-point performance dominated the Milwaukee Bucks in a 122-102 win, but didn’t do it by himself, as veteran Lu Dort made his presence felt on both ends of the floor. After limiting Donovan Mitchell to 5-of-18 shooting in the Thunder’s 136-104 win against the Cleveland Cavs, Dort had […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the shorthanded Oklahoma City Thunder cruised to a 122-102 victory over All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. With only 11 active Thunder players on the road after rookie Brooks Barnhizer was called up from the G League, Oklahoma City jumped out to a double-digit lead, and didn’t looked back. The Bucks […]

After a scathing report about Los Angeles Lakers governor Jeanie Buss’ leadership and relationship with LeBron James went public, what’s the next shoe to drop, NBA insider Chris Haynes wonders. The ESPN feature included sources indicating a potential trade in 2022, which Buss later attempted to backtrack on, amid a LeBron narrative portraying her as […]

Head coach Doc Rivers and the Milwaukee Bucks never held a lead in their 122-102 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Some believe Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo was passive against the Thunder. No All-Star Jalen Williams or starting center Isaiah Hartenstein, which felt like would set the stage for a big night for Antetokounmpo, who […]

Is the end of Giannis Antetokounmpo’s tenure with the Milwaukee Bucks a foregone conclusion? Many believe so, including ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. Trading Antetokounmpo at the deadline is a possibility, considering the kind of haul Giannis would command if the Bucks were to strike a deal before February 5. Antetokounmpo future with the Bucks remains in […]

Los Angeles Lakers governor Jeanie Buss addressed her comments on LeBron James from an ESPN story on Wednesday, backtracking on her unflattering remarks over James’ tenure. Team sources revealed troubling times between Buss and James dating back to his arrival in 2018. Buss is now saying ESPN distorted the narrative surrounding her relationship with James, […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder will undoubtedly have its hands full against All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks, as life without All-Star Jalen Williams continues for the defending champions’ thin frontcourt. No Isaiah Hartenstein or Jaylin Williams to help Chet Holmgren, and no Alex Caruso coming off the bench, as the Thunder is again down […]

Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James will not start in the All-Star Game for the first time in 22 years, a move that drew comparisons to 2003, when Hall of Fame guard Michael Jordan wasn’t voted a starter. The major difference between the two is Jordan’s retirement announcement ahead of the 2002-03 season, whereas James’ future […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren is calling out the NBA on behalf of his teammate, Isaiah Joe, and the upcoming 3-point contest at All-Star weekend. Joe made four threes in the Thunder’s win against the Cleveland Cavs, which the defending champions pulled off with only 10 active players. For Holmgren, it’s just one of […]

The shorthanded Oklahoma City Thunder will conclude its four-game road trip Wednesday night against the Milwaukee Bucks, with both teams facing extended injury reports. Coming off a blowout win on Martin Luther King Day with only 10 active Thunder players in Monday’s win against the Cleveland Cavs, coach Mark Daigneault will try to pull it […]

As New York Knicks fans react to Karl-Anthony Towns’ All-Star starter snub, NBA insider Zach Lowe shared his honest opinion on the topic. Amidst the surprising Knicks sudden trade rumors surrounding Towns, fans have also expressed their frustration when KAT wasn’t announced alongside All-Star Jalen Brunson as one of the five Eastern Conference starters. Towns’ […]

Former NBA guard Nick Young says Golden State Warriors Jimmy Butler’s season-ending right ACL injury against his former team, the Miami Heat, is karma for how things went down last season. Butler and the Heat went their separate ways weeks before his trade to the Warriors in 2025. For Young, Butler’s disappointing season-ending right ACL […]

In the wake of Golden State Warriors Jimmy Butler’s season-ending torn right ACL injury, Buddy Hield revealed his teammates is in good spirits. Despite the disappointment that comes with watching his season come to an end, Butler hasn’t changed who he is as the high-spirited teammate that he’s been since his trade to the Warriors […]

Despite missing two starters, then, playing without Alex Caruso and Jaylin Williams, Chet Holmgren and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated Kenny Atkinson’s Cleveland Cavs 136-104 on Monday. The Thunder strung together multiple defensive stops while lighting up the Cavs from the perimeter, where Oklahoma City connected on 23 of 47 from deep. After the win, […]

Head coach Mark Daigneault’s shorthanded Oklahoma City Thunder thinned down to 10 players in the second half of Monday’s 126-104 win against the Cleveland Cavs. Thunder’s Alex Caruso and Jaylin Williams exited the game with respective injuries, forcing Daigneault to go deep into his bench, which didn’t disappoint. Oklahoma City entered the matchup without All-Star […]

James Harden led the Los Angeles Clippers to a 110-106 win against the Washington Wizards, and set a new career first with a dominating 36-point performance. The Clippers were on a five-game winning streak heading into Monday’s matchup, where they extended it half a dozen consecutive victories. Harden tallied 36 points without a three, which […]

Update: Draymond Green has been ruled out for the Golden State Warriors clash against the Miami Heat, according to ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel. Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green has been downgraded on the injury report for Monday’s matchup against the Miami Heat. After Green had words for Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns after the Warriors’ 126-113 win, […]

Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is on the cusp of reaching his fourth consecutive All-Star selection, and reflected on the honor ahead of the announced starters for this year’s game. Following a two-point loss (122-120) to the Miami Heat, Gilgeous-Alexander addressed the Thunder’s shortcomings in the loss. Then, Gilgeous-Alexander, the reigning MVP, revealed how much […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams suffered a hamstring injury in a 122-120 loss to the Miami Heat and will miss Monday’s game against the Cleveland Cavs. Roughly six weeks removed from his season debut after two surgeries to repair torn ligaments in his right wrist, Williams strained his right hamstring — another setback for […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr thought the Oklahoma City Thunder would break his 73-win regular-season record, which is the best in NBA history, as he explained why the defending champions won’t be able to. It’s too tall a task for any team, as the monotony of an 82-game season comes with unexpected hurdles, […]

After Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 122-120 heartbreaking loss to the Miami Heat on the road, the reigning MVP explained what went wrong for the defending champions. The Heat outrebounded the Thunder 51-46, including 21 offensive rebounds that yielded 33 second-chance points, and erased a 12-point deficit. After the loss, Thunder’s Gilgeous-Alexander called […]

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault reacted to Jalen Williams’ hamstring injury in the Thunder’s loss to the Miami Heat, which snapped the defending champions’ five-game win streak. Williams suffered the injury in the second quarter of a 122-120 loss to the Heat and never returned. After the loss, Daigneault provided an update on […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder were 35-7 last season, as the defending champions doubled up at the start of the second half of the 2025-26 campaign with the same record. No easy task for a team receiving every team’s best effort, especially after a historic 24-1 start. And after losing half a dozen […]

Head coach Mark Daigneault noticed a shift in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder amidst an impressive five-game winning streak. Coming off of blowout wins against the San Antonio Spurs and the Houston Rockets, respectively, Gilgeous-Alexander revealed how lasst year’s championship run changed his perspective on winning. Gilgeous-Alexander explained how the ups and downs […]

The Phoenix Suns visit the New York Knicks on Saturday night. Devin Booker is on the injury report, listed as questionable. Booker is dealing with a left ankle sprain, missing the Suns’ 108-105 loss to the Detroit Pistons. Here’s everything we know about Devin Booker’s injury and his playing status vs. the Knicks. *Watch NBA […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Miami Heat on Saturday night. Tyler Herro is on the injury report, listed as questionable. Herro is dealing with a right big toe contusion. He scored 22 points on 9-of-15 shooting in 119-114 loss to the Boston Celtics on Thursday. Here’s everything we know about Tyler Herro’s injury and […]