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Pelle Larsson didn’t hold back on his recovery from a recent ankle injury following his return to the court in the Miami Heat’s matchup against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night. Larsson is going through the second season of his NBA career with the Heat. He has seen his role grow with the team, making […]

Brooklyn Nets rookie Drake Powell’s third ankle sprain of the season will only hold him out two games. After missing Brooklyn’s wins over the Toronto Raptors and Philadelphia 76ers, Powell is available to return on Saturday vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves. Powell injured his right ankle during the first quarter of a Dec. 18 loss to […]

Brook Lopez has turned a difficult Los Angeles Clippers season into must-watch basketball on the road against the Portland Trail Blazers. The Clippers needed life and Lopez supplied it with a shooting burst that lifted the entire night. He has drilled his ninth three-pointer, a new career high, and is 9-of-13 from deep so far, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have been in many clutch games this season; in fact, entering their Friday night clash against the Chicago Bulls, they were tied for second-most such games in the NBA with 20. The Bulls were also part of many close games themselves at 19 heading into their contest against the 76ers, so it […]

It may not be panic time quite yet for the Cleveland Cavaliers, but every loss must be sending the Cavs closer and closer to manning their panic stations. They are now 17-15 on the season after suffering a fourth-quarter meltdown on Christmas Day en route to a 126-124 loss to the New York Knicks, and […]

Jalen Smith pulled off a marvelous poster dunk on Joel Embiid during the Chicago Bulls’ matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night. Smith is going through his sixth season in the NBA, his second with the Bulls. He has secured a solid bench role in the rotation, providing his services as a decent big […]

After being cast off as a salary dump by the Denver Nuggets this summer, Michael Porter Jr. is proving his doubters wrong. The Brooklyn Nets forward is turning heads across the NBA, with career-best offensive efficiency and shotmaking that has left his teammates at a loss for words. “Some of those shots are like, man, […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have not nearly been as good this season as they were the previous campaign. In fact, the decline has been steep. Following the Cavs’ disappointing 126-124 Christmas Day defeat to the New York Knicks, Cleveland is now the owner of a disappointing 17-15 record. For reference, the Cavs lost all of 18 […]

Charles Lee provided an initial injury update on Kon Knueppel following the Charlotte Hornets’ matchup against the Orlando Magic on Friday night. Knueppel has been making waves as one of the best performing rookies to start the 2025-26 NBA season. However, that might be on hold for some time after he twisted his right ankle […]

The Portland Trail Blazers came into their matchup against the LA Clippers on Friday looking to snap a two-game losing streak, and so far they were on their way to doing so with a double digit lead in the second half as of publication. Blazers wing Shaedon Sharpe got himself on the highlight reel early […]

Alex Sarr’s growth in the NBA garnered praise from Darko Rajakovic following the Washington Wizards’ matchup against the Toronto Raptors on Friday night. Sarr is progressing through his sophomore campaign in the NBA with the Wizards. He has significantly improved with his production, being more active in the scoring and rebounding departments. Sarr showed off […]

Everyone needs an occasional confidence boost from time to time. Whether from a friend or a professional peer in a high-wire field, just hearing the support of others can help a player. GG Jackson knows this all too well after years with the consistently inconsistent Memphis Grizzlies and some recent trade rumor news. So does […]

The Detroit Pistons arrived in Delta Center with momentum, and Cade Cunningham brought it straight to the rim. The Pistons opened with pace and confidence in this Utah Jazz matchup, and Cunningham delivered a highlight of the night in the first half. After an inbound, he advanced the ball quickly, shifted past defenders, and attacked […]

The Orlando Magic needed stability against the Charlotte Hornets, and Anthony Black supplied it with numbers to match the moment. He played 36 minutes, scored 24 points on 8-of-17 shooting, went 4-of-7 from three, and added 3 rebounds and 4 assists. However, the Magic still fell 120–105, dropping to 17–14 and sixth in the East. […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe has been among the top rookies in the NBA this season, and he’s drawn comparisons to former NBA star and Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade. As the 76ers squared off against the Chicago Bulls on Friday, Wade agreed with the comparisons saying that he sees a lot of his younger […]

The Philadelphia 76ers came into their matchup against the Chicago Bulls on Friday looking to get back in the win column after suffering a loss to the Brooklyn Nets. Quentin Grimes was doing his best to try and get the 76ers a win, invoking franchise legend Julius ‘Dr. J’ Irving with an impressive up-and-under move […]

Ja Morant returned for the Memphis Grizzlies — and he made sure everyone noticed. In a Friday night clash against the Milwaukee Bucks, his comeback arrived with emphasis. Cedric Coward grabbed a rebound and launched an outlet up the floor. Morant sprinted ahead in full stride. Myles Turner stepped in, hesitated, and wanted no part […]

Following the Los Angeles Lakers’ disappointing loss to the Houston Rockets on Christmas Day, the team suffered another blow as it was announced that Austin Reaves would be sidelined for at least the next four weeks following a calf injury. Austin Reaves had recently returned to the Lakers’ lineup after suffering the calf injury, but […]

VJ Edgecombe had an excellent dunking highlight during the Philadelphia 76ers’ matchup against the Chicago Bulls on Friday night. Edgecombe is making significant progress through his rookie campaign in the NBA. He had a minor injury that made miss the Dec. 23 matchup against the Brooklyn Nets, but he made his return to the court […]

The hits never seem to stop coming for the Charlotte Hornets. The last thing they would want is some coal in their stockings, and that’s exactly what they got on the night after Christmas. On Friday night, Charlotte lost budding star and electric rookie Kon Knueppel to an ankle injury during their clash against the […]

Despite not playing on Christmas, Scottie Barnes and the Toronto Raptors are still gifting fans another highlight reel. In the ongoing matchup against the Washington Wizards, Barnes took a handoff after the rebound, went coast-to-coast, and exploded for a powerful lefty jam. He bullied his way through traffic, attacked Wil Riley at the rim, and […]

While the Sacramento Kings continue to contemplate what their future holds, one thing for certain is that Keegan Murray is an essential piece for the team’s future. But for the time being, the Kings will be without Murray following a calf injury he suffered during the team’s loss the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday. Keegan Murray […]

In another heated chapter of the Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers, Payton Pritchard and Neemias Queta delivered an early jolt, even with the game still ongoing. Off a smooth pick-and-roll in the first quarter, Pritchard waited for the window and tossed the lob high toward the rim. Queta rolled, elevated through traffic, and crushed a […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets capped off the Christmas Day slate in style, collectively putting forth a matchup that seemed best suited for the NBA playoffs. Arguably the game’s most underrated rivalry today, the two squads each pulled off tremendous comebacks and raised their level of play when it mattered most. Anthony Edwards and […]

The Memphis Grizzlies will have Ja Morant available against the Milwaukee Bucks, and that news shifted the outlook before tipoff. Cedric Coward has also been cleared, giving the Grizzlies back an important rotation wing, while the Bucks continue to play without Giannis Antetokounmpo, who remains sidelined with a right calf strain. The swing is clear: […]

As NBA analysts continue to react to Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic’s historic 56-point Christmas Day classic, has he surpassed Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the MVP race? Zach Lowe believes so. After Jokic and the Nuggets’ 142-138 overtime thriller against the Minnesota Timberwolves, coupled with the Thunder’s recent string of losses to […]

The Utah Jazz received an early-season reminder of rookie growing pains from guard Ace Bailey, who recently detailed his “welcome to the NBA” moment after being benched by head coach Will Hardy. As the Jazz (10-19) continue to navigate a challenging start to the season, Bailey reflected on an early lesson delivered just minutes into […]

LOS ANGELES – After missing three straight games due to a calf injury, Austin Reaves returned to the Los Angeles Lakers’ lineup on Tuesday during the team’s loss to the Phoenix Suns. On Christmas Day against the Houston Rockets, Reaves was off to a good start, but was unable to return to the game after […]

As the Dallas Mavericks continue to navigate an uneven season, a prominent NBA analyst has cautioned against forcing a major roster move involving Anthony Davis. Following Dallas’ 126–116 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Christmas Day, Zach Lowe outlined what he described as a “soft tank” approach that would keep the Mavericks intact rather […]

Before their Christmas Day battle with the Houston Rockets, JJ Redick made it clear that his Los Angeles Lakers needed to give more effort and that the “shortcuts” some players have been taking defensively are unacceptable. The lack of effort and intensity Redick saw from his group in a 132-108 loss to the Phoenix Suns […]

The banged-up Memphis Grizzlies reached Christmas Week still searching for traction, their recent stretch a study in uneven execution, fluctuating availability, and narrow margins. Those same trends have defined much of the season’s news. Sure, there have been some unexpected road victories. Too many frustrating setbacks are highlighted in the ongoing defensive lapses and challenges […]

A third-straight San Antonio Spurs victory vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder has turned the NBA on its head. When the two teams met on Dec. 13, OKC had just matched the best 25-game start in NBA history. Less than two weeks later, Victor Wembanyama and company have not only beaten the defending champs three times, […]

Cam Thomas is making his long-awaited return to the Brooklyn Nets’ lineup. Jordi Fernandez announced that Thomas, who has been sidelined since Nov. 5 by a left hamstring strain, will play on Saturday vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves. Thomas’ return comes amid a dramatic Brooklyn turnaround in the wake of his absence. The Nets are 9-12 […]

What’s been the secret to the San Antonio Spurs domination of the Oklahoma City Thunder? Victor Wembanyama isn’t telling. “We learned a lot on the tactical side, but I don’t want to say too much about it. I want to keep some for us, but we definitely got some intelligence after playing them so much.” […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma City Thunder met its number one contender and biggest threat to repeating as NBA champions in the San Antonio Spurs. After winning six of eight games without All-Star Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs beat the Thunder not once, not twice, but three times in December, including a 20-point blowout two days […]

Any potential blockbuster trade involving the Golden State Warriors and forward Jonathan Kuminga would likely need to include veteran forward Draymond Green, according to discussion on the latest episode of The Hoop Collective featuring ESPN insiders Tim MacMahon and Brian Windhorst. MacMahon outlined the salary and roster realities facing the Warriors if they were to […]

The Dallas Mavericks dropped to 12-20 on the year after a 126-116 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Christmas Day. Mavs rookie Cooper Flagg played well, scoring 27 points with a historic stat line on a positive note on Christmas Day. But, injury woes continued as the Mavs saw Anthony Davis leave the game […]

With the Miami Heat looking to get back on track as the team has lost eight of its last nine games, one bright spot has been the recent play of second-year center Kel’el Ware. As Ware had been on an impressive stretch with the Heat, there’s no denying that there was hard coaching along the […]

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat taking on the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night, the team is looking to get back on track after dropping eight of its last nine games. After the Heat’s blowout loss to the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday, one aspect of the team that should see a slight change is the […]