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The Phoenix Suns delivered one of their most decisive wins of the season Monday night, defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 125–108 and snapping the team’s seven-game win streak by forcing Luka Doncic into his most turnover-plagued outing of the year. The Suns’ defensive effort overwhelmed the star guard throughout the night, disrupting the rhythm of […]

The Phoenix Suns released a lengthy injury report ahead of their matchup against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night, listing several rotation players as questionable as the team continues to navigate early-season health challenges. Phoenix (12–8) will host Denver (13–5) at 9:00 p.m. ET in its first game since closing NBA Cup group play earlier […]

The Dallas Mavericks will be without two key veterans as they enter the second half of their back-to-back set. The team announced Saturday that Klay Thompson and Anthony Davis have both been ruled out for the matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers (5–14), scheduled for 10:00 p.m. ET. According to Dallas’ Saturday afternoon injury report, […]

Desmond Bane delivered his most forceful performance since arriving in Orlando, and head coach Jamahl Mosley made it clear how much it mattered. The Orlando Magic closed out NBA Cup East Group B play with a 112–109 win over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night, fueled by Bane’s 37-point outburst and a tone-setting approach that […]

Desmond Bane delivered his biggest performance since joining the Orlando Magic, but it was Anthony Black’s final defensive stand that decided Friday night’s NBA Cup matchup. The Magic secured a 112–109 victory over the Detroit Pistons to close out East Group B play with a perfect 4–0 record, powered by Bane’s 37-point eruption and Black’s […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers (13–4) prepare for their final West Group B matchup in NBA Cup play Friday night against the Dallas Mavericks (5–14), center Deandre Ayton opened up about the knee injury that briefly sidelined him and detailed the process that allowed him to return to the lineup. Ayton, originally listed as probable, […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers continue their strong start to the 2025–26 season, star forward LeBron James used the latest episode of Mind the Game with co-host and Hall of Famer Steve Nash to deliver major praise for Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic — calling him one of the most complete and dominant opponents he […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James made clear on the latest episode of Mind the Game that his priorities this season have nothing to do with individual numbers or personal spotlight. Speaking with co-host and Hall of Famer Steve Nash, James said his focus is singular: winning basketball games. “Listen, all I care about is […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers (13–4) prepare for their final West Group B matchup in NBA Cup play, the team has released its latest injury report ahead of Friday night’s meeting with the Dallas Mavericks (5–14) at 10:00 p.m. ET on Prime Video. The status of veteran guard Marcus Smart headlines the update. The Lakers […]

Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James opened up about his son Bronny James’ development and his evolving role within the team during the latest episode of the Mind the Game podcast with co-host and Hall of Famer Steve Nash. The conversation arrived as the Lakers continue their strong start to the 2025-26 season and […]

LeBron James is offering rare insight into his relationship with Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick as the team continues one of its strongest starts in recent memory. On the latest episode of Mind the Game, co-hosted with Hall of Famer Steve Nash, James spoke candidly about Redick’s leadership and the tone he sets […]

Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker acknowledged the magnitude of the team’s final NBA Cup group-stage matchup as Phoenix prepares to face the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder on Black Friday. The Suns (12–7, 3–0 Cup play) will travel to Oklahoma City to take on the league-best Thunder (18–1, 3–0) on Friday at 9:30 p.m. ET, […]

The Chicago Bears (8-3) will be without three linebackers when they face the Philadelphia Eagles (8-3) on Black Friday, according to the team’s latest injury report released Thursday. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that T.J. Edwards, Ruben Hyppolite II and Noah Sewell have all been ruled out for the Week 13 matchup between two 8–3 teams. […]

The Minnesota Vikings added depth at quarterback on Thursday, signing Desmond Ridder to their practice squad as rookie JJ McCarthy remains in concussion protocol. The move comes as Minnesota (4–7) prepares for a Week 13 road matchup against Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks (8–3) on Sunday at 4:05 p.m. ET on FOX. McCarthy, who […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ season continues to trend downward, and speculation surrounding the franchise has intensified as its record has fallen to 5–14. With injuries and inconsistency derailing the roster, trade rumors have begun to swirl — particularly around star forward Anthony Davis. However, two prominent league insiders have pushed back on the idea of Davis […]

Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley outlined how the team plans to reintegrate Paolo Banchero following his groin injury, offering the clearest indication yet of the All-Star forward’s path back into the lineup. The update came Tuesday night after Orlando’s 144–103 NBA Cup win over the Philadelphia 76ers, a performance that pushed the Magic to […]

The Orlando Magic delivered one of their most dominant outings of the season Tuesday night, defeating the Philadelphia 76ers 144–103 in an NBA Cup matchup behind a career-best performance from third-year guard Anthony Black. The 21-year-old sparked Orlando’s offense from the moment he checked in, setting the tone for a wire-to-wire victory that kept the […]

Cleveland Cavaliers teammates Lonzo Ball and Larry Nance Jr. revisited a little-discussed chapter from their Los Angeles Lakers tenure, teasing an untold story involving Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s brief “work release” period during the 2017–18 season. The discussion surfaced on the latest episode of the Ball in the Family Podcast, hosted by Lonzo and Gelo Ball. Nance […]

Newly signed Los Angeles Lakers forward Drew Timme did not hold back his admiration for LeBron James after receiving a two-way contract on Monday, calling the 41-year-old superstar the “GOAT” while reflecting on recent practice sessions together. Timme, who has spent the early part of the season with the South Bay Lakers, spoke to ESPN’s […]

The Utah Jazz have implemented a new arena policy that bans all fan-made signs inside the Delta Center, according to a report published Tuesday by Sports Business Journal. The organization confirmed the change as part of a broader effort to regulate in-arena fan conduct and streamline the game-day environment. SBJ reports that “a number of […]

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford offered insight into his personal approach to longevity during the latest episode of Let’s Go! with Matthew Stafford, Maxx Crosby, Peter King and Jim Gray, explaining that he has embraced his own version of Tom Brady’s TB12 method—minus any plans to turn it into a public brand. Stafford detailed […]

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby reflected on Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders’ journey from childhood to his first NFL victory, calling his rise “incredible” and expressing pride in his growth. Appearing on the latest episode of Let’s Go! with Matthew Stafford, Peter King and Jim Gray, Crosby discussed Sanders’ development and their long-standing […]

James Harden delivered a historic opening-quarter performance Saturday afternoon, setting a Los Angeles Clippers franchise record as the struggling team entered the matchup at 4–11 and attempting to snap a three-game skid against the Charlotte Hornets. Harden erupted for 27 of the Clippers’ 38 first-quarter points, the most scored by any player in a single […]

The Detroit Pistons (13–2) released their latest injury report ahead of Saturday night’s matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks (8–8), with guard Jaden Ivey and forward Tobias Harris listed as questionable. Detroit enters the game on an 11-game win streak and continues to hold one of the league’s best records through the opening month of the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have listed Jaren Jackson Jr. as doubtful for Saturday night’s road game against the Dallas Mavericks due to a right ankle sprain, according to the team’s latest injury report. Jackson sustained the injury during Tuesday’s 111–101 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. In that game, the 26-year-old forward logged 33 minutes and […]

Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant clarified why he went “rogue” during a key late-game possession involving teammate Amen Thompson in the team’s 117–113 overtime win over the Orlando Magic last Sunday. Durant addressed the moment during an appearance on the Up & Adams Show with Kay Adams, explaining the decision that circulated widely on social […]

As the Boston Celtics (8–7) push forward in the 2025–26 NBA season on a three-game win streak, longtime analyst Bill Simmons has floated a trade idea centered on New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III. The proposal, raised on the latest episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, would send a significant draft package and multiple […]

As the Los Angeles Clippers continue their early-season slide, the impact of the trade that sent Norman Powell to the Miami Heat and brought in John Collins from the Utah Jazz has become increasingly difficult to ignore. Following a 129–101 blowout loss to the Orlando Magic on Thursday night, the Clippers dropped to 4–11, marking […]

Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban says the NBA blocked his attempt to continue running basketball operations following the sale of the franchise. On a recent episode of Run Your Race, Cuban explained that he intended to remain involved with the team’s decision-making process, but league restrictions prevented it from being formally written into the […]

Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker credited Dillon Brooks with helping establish the team’s early-season identity following a 127–110 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night. Speaking to the NBC broadcast crew after the victory, Booker explained to Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady what Brooks has brought to Phoenix during the franchise’s period of […]

Update: Cooper Flagg has officially been downgraded to out for the Dallas Mavericks clash against the New York Knicks, according to ESPN. Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg has been downgraded to questionable with an illness ahead of the team’s matchup against the New York Knicks on Wednesday night. The Mavericks, who are 4–11 and sit […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers improved to 11–4 following a 140–126 win over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night, a newly surfaced statistic has further emphasized the disparity in the blockbuster trade that sent Luka Doncic to Los Angeles and brought Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks. A graphic posted by ClutchPoints on X, formerly […]

As the Dallas Mavericks continue their disappointing start to the 2025–26 NBA season with a 4–11 record, new reporting has revealed how former general manager Nico Harrison convinced team owner Patrick Dumont to approve a trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. The organization fired Harrison last Tuesday following the team’s continued […]

The New Orleans Pelicans listed forward Zion Williamson as questionable for Wednesday night’s matchup against the Denver Nuggets, providing the latest update on his recovery from a left hamstring strain. The game, scheduled for 8 p.m. ET, closes out New Orleans’ five-game homestand as the team attempts to halt a six-game losing streak. Williamson last […]

The San Antonio Spurs have provided an update on the status of guard Stephon Castle ahead of their upcoming matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Castle has been diagnosed with a left hip flexor strain and will be re-evaluated in one to two weeks. The 21-year-old missed the second half of […]

The Detroit Pistons (12–2) released their latest injury report ahead of their matchup against the Atlanta Hawks (9–5), listing star guard Cade Cunningham as questionable with a left hip contusion. Detroit enters the contest on a league-best 10-game win streak and begins a four-game road trip Tuesday night. Cunningham has not played since the Pistons’ […]

The Orlando Magic’s uneven start to the 2025–26 season has led to early speculation around head coach Jamahl Mosley’s long-term future with the franchise. At 7–7, Orlando has struggled to gain traction following a 1–4 opening stretch, and a new report suggests Mosley’s name has surfaced as a potential target for the New Orleans Pelicans’ […]

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin did not hold back when asked about the altercation between cornerback Jalen Ramsey and Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase, an exchange that led to Ramsey’s ejection during Sunday’s Week 11 matchup. The incident occurred during Pittsburgh’s 34-12 win, which improved the Steelers to 6-4 on the season. After […]

As the Memphis Grizzlies fell to 4–10 after a 108–100 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night, former Grizzlies forward Chandler Parsons raised concerns about the long-term trajectory of Ja Morant’s career. Speaking on FanDuel TV’s Run It Back, Parsons said he believes Morant’s best basketball may already be behind him. Parsons, who played […]