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The Los Angeles Lakers picked up their fourth straight win Monday night, defeating the Portland Trail Blazers 123-115 to improve to 6-2 on the season. Following the victory, head coach JJ Redick had a lighthearted reaction to Nick Smith Jr.’s impressive performance after the guard vomited at halftime. “It’s a good reminder to go wash […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry reflected on his influence across a new generation of players, revealing that Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young helped him recognize the full extent of his impact on the league. Curry discussed the realization during the latest episode of Mind The Game, the podcast he co-hosts with Los Angeles Lakers […]

The Charlotte Hornets (2–3) have listed star guard LaMelo Ball as questionable ahead of Saturday’s matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves (2–3) as part of their ongoing three-game homestand. According to the Hornets’ official injury report released Saturday, Ball is dealing with a right ankle impingement. The 24-year-old last played in Thursday night’s 123–107 loss to […]

The Milwaukee Bucks (4–1) may be without star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo on Sunday as they close out a three-game homestand against the Sacramento Kings (1–4). The team listed Antetokounmpo as questionable with left knee patellar tendinopathy on Saturday’s injury report. The 30-year-old last played on Tuesday in the Bucks’ 121–111 win over the New York […]

The Dallas Mavericks are set to receive a major boost to their frontcourt as center Daniel Gafford is expected to make his season debut Saturday night against the Detroit Pistons in Mexico City. The matchup, scheduled for 10:00 p.m. ET on Peacock and Telemundo, marks the second international game of the NBA’s 2025 Global Games […]

Josh Giddey delivered a standout performance on Friday night, recording 32 points, 10 rebounds, nine assists, and a steal to help the Chicago Bulls defeat the New York Knicks 135-125. The win marked Chicago’s fifth consecutive victory to open the 2025–26 NBA season, its first 5-0 start since the 1996–97 campaign led by Michael Jordan. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers secured their fourth win of the season Friday night behind Luka Doncic’s dominant return from a three-game absence, but one ESPN reporter remains stunned that the Dallas Mavericks ever let the superstar go. Tim Bontemps shared his disbelief on X, formerly known as Twitter, writing, “It remains utterly incomprehensible that Luka […]

The Orlando Magic (2–4) received positive news ahead of Saturday night’s matchup against the Washington Wizards (1–4): Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs were both removed from the team’s Friday injury report, signaling full availability as the five-game road trip continues (7:00 p.m. ET, MNMT). Wagner had been listed with a left heel contusion entering Thursday’s […]

Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant reflected on his acting past and future aspirations during a candid appearance on Not This Again with Bobbi Althoff, admitting he regrets starring in the 2012 film Thunderstruck while also sharing his thoughts on broadcasting, podcasting, and even space travel. “I did like this cheese movie when I was like […]

Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant added another memorable moment to his list of viral interviews this week when he discussed space travel, Elon Musk, and life after basketball during an appearance on Not This Again with Bobbi Althoff. As the Rockets continue their 2025-26 season, Durant’s offbeat comments caught attention online for their mix of […]

As the Houston Rockets continue their 2025-26 campaign, star forward Kevin Durant made it clear he has little interest in joining the growing wave of former NBA players entering broadcasting or podcasting after their playing careers end. In a recent interview with Bobbi Althoff on her podcast, Durant discussed what life after basketball might look […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves continues to position himself among the NBA’s elite, joining a short list of all-time greats with his statistical output through the opening stretch of the 2025-26 season. As the Lakers (3-2) prepare for Friday night’s matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies (3-2), Reaves’ blistering start has placed him in historic […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers (3-2) prepare for their Friday night matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies (3-2), a new report from ESPN suggests that guard Austin Reaves could be in line for one of the most lucrative contracts among non-All-Stars in the NBA. According to ESPN’s Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst, league sources believe Reaves’ […]

As the NFL trade deadline approaches on November 4, the New York Jets are beginning to define which players they’re unwilling to move. According to Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer, several key contributors are off-limits despite the team’s disappointing 1-7 start. Breer discussed the Jets’ approach during the latest episode of The MMQB podcast, noting that […]

The Orlando Magic could be without one of their key starters when they face the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday night. As the team continues its five-game road trip, the latest injury report lists forward Franz Wagner as questionable with a left heel contusion. Wagner last played in Orlando’s 135-116 loss to the Detroit Pistons on […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green didn’t hold back his criticism of the New York Knicks, dismissing the team’s championship aspirations as the 2025-26 NBA season closes out its first month. Speaking on the latest episode of The Draymond Green Show, the four-time NBA champion shared a blunt assessment of New York’s chances. “Personally, the […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves continued his breakout stretch with another standout performance on Wednesday night, leading the team to a 116-115 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. His recent surge not only drew comparisons to Lakers legend Kobe Bryant but also sparked a bold take from former NBA player Chandler Parsons. During Thursday’s episode […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves continued his breakout stretch on Wednesday night, delivering another strong performance in a 116-115 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves and joining elite company in franchise history. With his latest effort, Reaves became the first Laker since Kobe Bryant in 2005 to open a season with five straight games of […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves delivered another standout performance Wednesday night, capping it with a game-winning shot to lift his short-handed team to a 116-115 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. After the win, Reaves joked about how his star teammates LeBron James and Luka Doncic might react to his performance while they continue to […]

As the Indianapolis Colts prepare for their Week 9 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Nov. 2 at 1 p.m. ET on CBS, star receiver Michael Pittman Jr. identified three AFC rivals as the league’s top contenders — the Kansas City Chiefs, New England Patriots, and Denver Broncos — during the latest episode of […]

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant believes that players should embrace social media interactions with fans — even when those exchanges get heated. The 37-year-old star recently shared his perspective on The Pivot Podcast, explaining why he thinks responding directly to critics helps grow the NBA’s popularity and strengthens the connection between players and fans. “When […]

Former NBA guard Jeff Teague believes veteran guard Jrue Holiday will be on the move once again — this time to the Houston Rockets. On the latest episode of his Club 520 Podcast, Teague predicted that the Portland Trail Blazers will trade Holiday to Houston by the 2025–26 trade deadline. “He’s gonna be traded at […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder will be short one key starter but regain another as they return home for a three-game stretch beginning Tuesday night against the Sacramento Kings. The team announced that center Chet Holmgren has been ruled out with low back soreness, while guard Alex Caruso has cleared concussion protocol and is available to […]

Amar’e Stoudemire believes the addition of Carmelo Anthony disrupted the chemistry of the New York Knicks during their time together, implying that the team’s offense became stagnant once Anthony arrived. During an appearance on FanDuel TV’s Run It Back, the former Knicks All-Star reflected on how the team’s playstyle shifted after Anthony’s trade from the […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo shared his reaction to the Khris Middleton trade during a recent appearance on The Thanalysis Show, hosted by his brother and teammate Thanasis Antetokounmpo. The former MVP called the experience “weird” and explained how he found out about Middleton being dealt to the Washington Wizards last season in exchange for […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green launched into an impassioned tirade on the latest episode of The Draymond Green Show, taking aim at public speculation surrounding NBA players amid the league’s ongoing gambling scandal. Green criticized widespread assumptions linking players to betting misconduct and rejected the narrative that poor performances equate to point shaving or […]

Former NBA player Matt Barnes is criticizing how some media figures have handled the league’s ongoing gambling scandal. On the latest episode of All The Smoke, Barnes called out colleagues in the sports media landscape, including Rachel Nichols and Pablo Torre, for making public claims or insinuations without full information. Barnes, now a prominent basketball […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick didn’t sugarcoat the challenge his team faces without its two stars. Following Monday night’s 122-108 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, Redick acknowledged the offensive struggles that have emerged with both LeBron James and Luka Doncic sidelined. Speaking postgame via Spectrum SportsNet on X, formerly known as Twitter, […]

New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III has joined the growing list of NBA players expressing concern over the league’s relationship with gambling, offering a pointed critique following his team’s 120-116 overtime loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Murphy, who finished with 24 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists, and three steals in 37 minutes, addressed […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder may be without one of their key starters as they continue their three-game road trip on Saturday night against the Atlanta Hawks. The team announced Saturday morning that center Chet Holmgren is listed as questionable with low back soreness ahead of the matchup at State Farm Arena. The Thunder (2-0) are […]

The Orlando Magic dropped to 1–1 on the young season after falling 111–107 to the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night at the Kia Center. Despite another strong individual performance from Franz Wagner, turnovers and missed free throws proved costly in the team’s first loss of the year. Wagner led the Magic with 27 points, six […]

The Orlando Magic dropped to 1-1 on the season after falling 111-107 to the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night, with head coach Jamahl Mosley emphasizing the challenge of containing star guard Trae Young down the stretch. Young controlled the tempo late, showcasing his trademark craft and ability to draw fouls when Orlando tried to tighten […]

The Orlando Magic (1-1) will be without guard Jalen Suggs on Saturday night as they host the Chicago Bulls (1-0) to conclude their three-game homestand. The team announced Saturday afternoon that Suggs has been ruled out due to left knee injury management. Suggs’ absence comes after back-to-back strong performances to open the 2025-26 season. The […]

The Orlando Magic may have fallen short in Friday night’s 111-107 loss to the Atlanta Hawks, but second-year forward Tristan da Silva continues to impress both his teammates and head coach Jamahl Mosley. After catching Mosley’s attention with a strong showing in the Magic’s season opener against the Miami Heat, da Silva followed up that […]

Amid ongoing speculation surrounding the NBA’s expanding gambling investigation, former NBA forward and current broadcaster Richard Jefferson addressed the allegations tying Damon Jones to Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. Jefferson clarified that while Jones and James share a history, the portrayal of Jones as solely a “LeBron guy” misrepresents his broader NBA career. On […]

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown voiced concerns about the impact of legalized sports betting on NBA players, citing “integrity issues” as a growing concern amid ongoing gambling investigations involving league personnel. Speaking to media at shootaround ahead of Boston’s matchup against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Friday night, Brown addressed the […]

As the Dallas Mavericks navigate the early stages of the 2025-26 NBA season, head coach Jason Kidd’s decision to deploy rookie Cooper Flagg as a point guard continues to stir widespread debate across the basketball community. The experiment, which Kidd first hinted at during the offseason, has now drawn pointed criticism from prominent analysts, including […]

Following the Philadelphia 76ers’ 117-116 win over the Boston Celtics in their season opener Wednesday night, longtime NBA analyst Bill Simmons questioned the current state of Joel Embiid’s game, calling the former MVP “done” amid the rise of a younger Sixers core. On the latest episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, The Ringer founder offered […]

Denver Nuggets head coach David Adelman addressed the status of assistant coach Rodney Billups on Thursday night, following the arrest of Rodney’s brother, Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups, in connection with a growing NBA gambling investigation. Rodney Billups, who previously served on his brother’s staff in Portland from 2022 to 2024, remains a […]