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Former NBA guard Austin Rivers delivered sharp criticism of Los Angeles Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue, questioning Lue’s accomplishments since winning an NBA championship alongside LeBron James with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Speaking on the latest episode of Off Guard With Austin Rivers, Rivers addressed his frustrations with the Clippers’ leadership and directly targeted Lue’s track […]

Carmelo Anthony voiced disagreement with the New York Knicks’ decision not to raise a banner at Madison Square Garden following their NBA Cup victory over the San Antonio Spurs earlier this week. The Knicks announced after the win that they would not hang an NBA Cup banner, opting against a move previously made by the […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 19 of his 32 points in the second half of a 122-101 rout against the Los Angeles Clippers. Chet Holmgren revealed the benefits of the Thunder’s loss to the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Cup semifinals, giving the defending champions five days off before […]

As the holidays roll in, executives and scouts around the NBA have made their way to Orlando, Florida, for the NBA G League Winter Showcase. While the games and talent on the floor matter to many scouts, this event has essentially become a hub for the start of the NBA trade market, especially with the […]

The New York Knicks listed Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart as probable for Friday night’s matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers, according to the team’s latest injury report. New York (19-7), riding a six-game winning streak, will host Philadelphia (14-11) at 7:00 p.m. ET on Prime Video as part of a two-game homestand. Towns is dealing […]

Amid Houston Rockets All-Star Kevin Durant’s 18th NBA season, the future Hall of Fame forward is receiving his flowers as the best scorer in NBA history from Marcus Morris. While Durant says he’s mastered the game thus far, save him from comparisons as he’s focused on adding to his legacy in his first season with […]

The Atlanta Hawks fell short against the Charlotte Hornets in their latest game, but the good news is that they were able to get Trae Young back after missing time with a right MCL sprain. Young returned to the starting lineup, but was on a minutes restriction. He finished the game with eight points and […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander beat out Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic in ESPN’s first MVP straw poll of the 2025-26 campaign. While Gilgeous-Alexander has earned comparisons to Michael Jordan this season, he’s led the Thunder to a historic 25-2 record as defending champions. Still, Jokic isn’t far behind in ESPN’s poll. However, Gilgeous-Alexander […]

As the Miami Heat snapped its five-game losing streak in the 106-95 win over the Brooklyn Nets, there was a bevy of contributions that led to the much-needed win. Besides Heat star Norman Powell leading the team against the Nets, there was also a standout outing from Kel’el Ware, garnering the attention of head coach […]

The 2025 Cleveland Cavaliers have a winning record this year, but have looked inconsistent. They have talent, but they are stuck with their roster at the moment due to how much money is owed to their best players. That has hamstrung them in trying to improve their roster and has not allowed for roster flexibility. […]

The NBA could be getting some reinforcements back when it comes to officiating, but it will take some steps for him to get where he once was. Former referee Eric Lewis has been reinstated into the officiating program as a G League official after he retired in 2023 for violating the league’s social media policy. […]

Fans attending Thursday’s Brooklyn Nets-Miami Heat matchup shouldn’t have been expecting an offensive masterclass. The product they received was as far from it as one could imagine. The Nets fell 106-95 to the Heat at Barclays Center, shooting 38-of-98 (38.8 percent) from the field and 11-of-49 (22.4 percent) from three. Both teams struggled to generate […]

Less than halfway into his NBA rookie season, Dylan Harper has already proven himself a valuable piece of this year’s San Antonio Spurs team and an invaluable part of the franchise’s future. A career high in a 119-94 victory vs. the Washington Wizards won’t do anything to quell any expectations. “I just shoot it, just […]

Speculation surrounding potential discipline for Steve Ballmer and the Los Angeles Clippers intensified this week after conflicting public statements from prominent NBA media figures offered sharply different timelines for any possible league action tied to the Kawhi Leonard–Aspiration allegations. On a recent episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, Simmons suggested the NBA could be nearing […]

For those who play in the NBA, basketball becomes a business. However, for Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry, when watching former teammate Klay Thompson have a vintage performance for the Dallas Mavericks, Thompson’s new team, it became personal for Curry. In an exclusive feature on ESPN between Curry, Thompson, and Warriors forward Draymond Green, […]

LAS VEGAS, NV — The LA Clippers made the stunning decision to send Chris Paul home earlier this month during the team’s four-game road trip. After being a productive starter for the San Antonio Spurs last season, the future Hall-of-Famer will not be around the Clippers as they work with him on a new destination. […]

A new NBA 2K26 Player Ratings Update has dropped, making it the second one for the month of December. Players like Jaylen Brown and Stephon Castle received significant boosts to their OVR, as well as several other players across various teams. We’ll go over the biggest changes, winners, and losers. Without further ado, let’s check […]

With the Miami Heat looking to snap a five-game losing streak heading into Thursday’s game against the Brooklyn Nets, the team finally turned in a performance that showed some improvements, winning 106-95. As the Heat were led by Norman Powell against the Nets, star Bam Adebayo and head coach Erik Spoelstra reveal what led to […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — It’s safe to say Chet Holmgren and the Oklahoma City Thunder made the most of losing the NBA Cup semifinals to the San Antonio Spurs, as it granted them five days off before facing the Los Angeles Clippers. Holmgren scored half of his 22 points in the opening five minutes, and his […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star guard Anthony Edwards is questionable for Friday night’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to right foot injury maintenance. The Timberwolves (17-10) are set to host the reigning NBA champion Thunder (25-2) at 9:30 p.m. ET on Prime Video as part of a five-game homestand. Edwards, 24, has missed Minnesota’s last […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers enter Friday with a 15-13 record, but they have lost two in a row and four games already in December. It has been an ugly stretch for the Cavs, and a 16-point loss to the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday was not promising, either. On Friday, they face the Bulls again, this time […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will be facing off against the New York Knicks, and they could be playing without one of their key players. Joel Embiid has been in and out of the lineup this season, but for the past few games, he’s been available to play. It’s been the left knee that the 76ers are […]

Without question, Jaylen Brown knows how to bring the heat. Just ask Isiah Stewart of the Detroit Pistons. So when examining the NBA landscape, Brown knows what he likes and what he doesn’t. As a result, he doesn’t mind calling out some other big names to make his point. During a recent livestream with DDG, […]

Not many players in the history of the NBA have been able to say they won a championship in their first NBA season. Even fewer are able to say they’ve done so after starting their career on a two-way contract. Ajay Mitchell achieved both of these feats with the Oklahoma City Thunder during the 2024-25 […]

With the Houston Rockets led by star Kevin Durant and looking to make an impact in the NBA this season, the franchise seems to be also making moves outside of the basketball court, with this latest news also affecting the WNBA. As rumors continue to surround the Rockets after this news, it appears that the […]

The New York Knicks’ decision not to raise an NBA Cup banner following their recent tournament victory was not influenced by star guard Jalen Brunson, who said he was not consulted on the matter and supports the organization’s approach. After the Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs earlier in the week to win the NBA […]

The Brooklyn Nets were riding high following a 4-2 stretch during which they played their best basketball of the season. However, the rebuilding squad came crashing back to earth during a 106-95 loss to the Miami Heat on Thursday. The matchup was the first of a six-game slate that could vault the Nets back into […]

Even as Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James continues the twilight of his career, he’s still facing top-level competition every single night. However, even when facing the Utah Jazz, the fourth-worst team record-wise in the Western Conference, the quality of the team doesn’t matter. Players like Jazz rising star Keyonte George are going to come […]

Just two days ago, Tre Jones was given the credit for helping the Chicago Bulls defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 127-111. He pulled in a double-double of 11 points and 11 assists in what was a much-needed win for Chicago. Two days later, Jones’ status is in doubt for the road rematch against Cleveland on Friday, […]

DALLAS — When the word “loyalty” is used around the Dallas Mavericks these days, mixed emotions often boil to the surface. On one hand, there’s a statue outside of the American Airlines Center of Dirk Nowitzki centered around the idea of loyalty. On the other hand, the Mavs trading Luka Doncic in the middle of […]

The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Atlanta Hawks 133-126 in an exciting contest at the Spectrum Center. Following the game, NBA insider Bill Simmons gave high praise to the Hornets’ ownership, coach Charles Lee, LaMelo Ball, and the entire roster after their win, according to a post by the team account. 🎙️ @BillSimmons: "They put up […]

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Detroit Pistons 116-114 in a wild overtime finish on Thursday at the American Airlines Center. Cooper Flagg led the way with 23 points, while Naji Marshall thrived despite playing with an illness. Marshall shut down the Michael Jordan flu game comparison, according to Mavs’ insider Mike Curtis. Jason Kidd called […]

The Milwaukee Bucks once again played without Giannis Antetokounmpo, and the margin for error shrank immediately. Playing a fifth straight game without their two-time MVP as he recovers from a right calf strain, the Bucks entered the night knowing late possessions would matter more than ever. However, that reality surfaced late. The Bucks fell 111–105 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers walked into Salt Lake City loud and left louder. Behind Luka Doncic, the Lakers beat the Jazz 143–135 at the Delta Center on Thursday, pushing the end result into statement territory. In the process, it became another reminder of how fast the Luka Doncic Lakers era is accelerating. Afterward, Doncic smiled […]

The Detroit Pistons walked off the floor drained after a 116–114 overtime loss to the Dallas Mavericks, and JB Bickerstaff made sure the frustration was heard. Speaking after the game, the Pistons coach stopped short of naming names but delivered a pointed message. “You had one guy who wanted to make the game about the […]

The Dallas Mavericks escaped disaster with a gritty 116–114 overtime win over the Detroit Pistons, leaning on a steady night from Cooper Flagg when the margin thinned. After a chaotic finish, Naji Marshall put words to what many already feel about the rookie. Following the win, Marshall gave voice to a locker room growing more […]

Emotions ran high for the Detroit Pistons against the Dallas Mavericks after Ausar Thompson’s ejection in the second quarter. The sudden decision stunned the Pistons and reshaped their night. Confusion spread along the sideline, while the arena reacted in real time. The explanation came after the moment settled. Referee John Goble told The Athletic’s Hunter […]

The Sacramento Kings are searching for answers after losing eight of their last 10 games, and frustration boiled over again Friday night. After a crushing loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, Doug Christie and the Kings chose restraint over explosion. In a wild finish that twisted logic, Sacramento watched a hard-earned win vanish in seconds. […]

PHOENIX– Devin Booker and Stephen Curry are extreme competitors on the court, but the respect they’ve grown for one another is something else. Ever since the Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors star played in the 2024 Olympics, the relationship has grown. After Booker was named the unsung MVP of those Olympics, Curry was the […]