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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 […]

Bill Simmons voiced his support for ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith regarding the growing federal sports betting scandal affecting the NBA. During the latest episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, the media personality backed Smith’s claims that the league’s timing in announcing recent arrests could be intentionally damaging. “If all this is true, this guy coached […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green revealed he had no interest in convincing longtime teammate Klay Thompson to stay with the franchise, saying he believed Thompson’s departure was necessary for his personal and professional growth. On the latest episode of Network with Rich Kleiman, Green reflected on Thompson’s exit after 13 seasons with Golden State […]

As the Orlando Magic opened their 2025-26 season with a 125-121 win over the Miami Heat on Tuesday night, head coach Jamahl Mosley made sure to single out one player who stood out in the victory — second-year forward Tristan da Silva. Da Silva, coming off an impressive summer with Germany’s national team, provided a […]

The Orlando Magic opened their 2025-26 season on a high note Tuesday night, defeating the Miami Heat 125-121 at the Kia Center in a fast-paced, physical matchup that marked the return of guard Jalen Suggs. Playing in his first game since January, Suggs quickly reminded teammates and fans alike why he’s considered the team’s emotional […]

The Orlando Magic opened their 2025-26 season with a statement win on Tuesday night, defeating the Miami Heat 125-121 at the Kia Center. The debut of veteran guard Desmond Bane stole much of the spotlight, earning immediate praise from star forward Paolo Banchero and head coach Jamahl Mosley following his first game in a Magic […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder enter Thursday night’s NBA Finals rematch against the Indiana Pacers severely shorthanded, with multiple rotation players sidelined as the 2025-26 season gets underway. Fresh off a 125-124 double-overtime victory over the Houston Rockets on Tuesday to cap their championship ring ceremony, the defending NBA champions released an extensive injury report that […]

Veteran guard Spencer Dinwiddie is officially headed overseas after signing with FC Bayern Basketball, the club announced Thursday in a press release. The 11-year NBA veteran joins the reigning German champions just days after being waived by the Charlotte Hornets ahead of the 2025–26 NBA season. Dinwiddie, 32, signed a deal with Bayern through the […]