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The Minnesota Timberwolves are searching for answers, and one of the biggest remains unsolved: who should run their offense long-term? Despite a stalled attempt to engage the Memphis Grizzlies about Ja Morant, Minnesota is still actively exploring the point guard market. The front office remains committed to upgrading its playmaking, ball-handling, and late-game execution, areas […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander knows why coach Mark Daigneault wants his team to improve amid an 18-1 start. Daigneault addressed the Thunder’s shortcomings in Wednesday’s win against the Minnesota Timberwolves, which led to a tie game (101-101) with 3:41 left in the final frame before a 12-4 run staved off […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves walked out of Paycom Center with a 113–105 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder that eliminated them from the NBA Cup and extended their slide to three straight defeats. They now sit at 10–8, seventh in the West, a position that reflects both real talent and real slippage. And after Chris Finch […]

As Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr was relieved about Stephen Curry’s injury outlook, the timetable for the star guard has been revealed. While the Warriors are off to a 10-10 start to the season, the team will be without its leading man for a bit. Shams Charania of ESPN reports that Curry will […]

MIAMI – After Miami Heat star Tyler Herro made his injury return on Monday in the win over the Dallas Mavericks and continued his on-court process in the 106-103 win over the Milwaukee Bucks, the offense has taken a bit of a dip. As Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra obtained his 800th coaching win, he […]

The Boston Celtics got a wire-to-wire win against the Detroit Pistons during the NBA Cup group stage play, and they also snapped their 13-game winning streak. It didn’t come easy, as the Celtics had to dig deep into their bags and get the win, and there was nobody happier after the game than head coach […]

Stan Van Gundy has been out of the league for nearly five years now, but one draft pick that got away still has the now-commentator thinking about what could have been. While on ‘The Zach Lowe Show’, Van Gundy, who was the Detroit Pistons’ president and head coach from 2014 to 2018, explained why he […]

Every team has played at least three NBA Cup games, if not all four. That means the games on Friday, Nov. 28, will conclude the group play portion of the in-season tournament and usher in the knockout stage. With four spots available per conference, just what is at stake for the final day of group […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been up and down so far in the 2025-26 NBA season, currently sitting at 11-8 after a recent road loss to the Washington Wizards. Atlanta has played the majority of this season without point guard Trae Young, who went down a week into the campaign with an MCL sprain, and while […]

BOSTON — Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla takes pleasure in on-court chaos. In fact, a hectic environment is arguably where he finds himself most at home. With this in mind, it’s no surprise the fourth-year skipper remained calm during a confusing and controversial finish to the Celtics’ 117-114 win over the red-hot Detroit Pistons […]

The Houston Rockets pushed deeper into the NBA Cup chase on a night when Reed Sheppard’s career-high became the clearest sign yet of his breakout and shifted his team’s momentum. But Ime Udoka insisted the real story for the Rockets wasn’t the scoring. It was everything wrapped around it: the steadiness, the defense, and the […]

It was an intense battle at the Paycom Center as the Minnesota Timberwolves fell short, losing 113-105 to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Despite the close game, the Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards believed Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder dominated them and would not settle for a moral victory, according to the New York Times. “I’m not a […]

MIAMI – After Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra achieved his 800th win in his career in the 106-103 NBA Cup group play win over the Milwaukee Bucks, it also marked the second game in Tyler Herro’s return. With the Heat’s offense looking to mix Herro in, the team has taken an offensive dip in […]

The Golden State Warriors saw their NBA Cup night fall apart in minutes, losing both the game and Stephen Curry to injury. The injury came late and didn’t shift the crowd’s energy, but Steve Kerr still struck a tone that surprised fans. Speaking to reporters, Kerr told ESPN’s Anthony Slater, “When I heard it was […]

Thanksgiving is here, and the New York Knicks throttled the Charlotte Hornets 129-101, thanks to a big first-half performance from Josh Hart, who had 19 points in the first half and 22 overall. Now, the team has earned a headline from the New York Post after giving a ‘Spanksgiving’ to get them a much-needed win. […]

Cam Thomas’ return from his hamstring injury will take longer. Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez had no update on Thomas’ return when asked at practice on Wednesday, exactly three weeks after Thomas suffered his injury. The Nets released a statement on Nov. 7 saying that Thomas would be reevaluated in three to four weeks. […]

Reed Sheppard’s transformation with the Houston Rockets has been as dramatic as it is inspiring, and according to insiders, Kevin Durant played a pivotal role in helping the young guard regain his confidence. On Oct. 24, Sheppard had just endured a rough outing in a home loss to Detroit, scoring only nine points on 3-for-11 […]

A heated post-game confrontation between Klay Thompson and Ja Morant has taken another twist, and this time, a former Golden State Warrior is weighing in. After the Mavericks-Grizzlies matchup ended dramatically, Morant and Thompson exchanged words, with Morant reportedly calling Klay a “bum” following the veteran guard’s missed game-tying three in the final seconds. The clip […]

The Sacramento Kings fell flat again in a 112–100 loss to the Phoenix Suns, and the latest stumble sent their NBA Cup run straight into elimination. The Kings players looked overwhelmed from the jump, and the Suns punished every mistake. Doug Christie didn’t sugarcoat any part of it. The Kings are now winless in the […]

The Dallas Mavericks have been waiting for the return of Anthony Davis, and it seems like he may be coming back soon. There have been a lot of talks about Davis and whether the Mavericks would trade him, but as of now, it looks like they’re just hoping to get him back on the court. […]

The Golden State Warriors entered December searching for answers, and Jimmy Butler didn’t wait long before laying out exactly what the Dubs must fix. Asked what would need to change most for the Warriors to steady themselves, he didn’t sugarcoat it. “I think we’re gonna have to be damn near perfect,” he said, pointing to […]

SAN FRANCISCO – Somehow, the Golden State Warriors’ narrow 104-100 loss to the Houston Rockets was not the worst thing that happened to them on Wednesday night. Stephen Curry suffered a right quad contusion, the team reported, an injury he sustained around the 4:21 mark in the fourth quarter when he collided with Alperen Sengun […]

The Sacramento Kings’ season has spiraled into chaos on the court, and on Wednesday night, that chaos spilled into the stands. During the fourth quarter of the Kings’ 112-100 loss to the Phoenix Suns, play was temporarily halted after a fan went viral for screaming at players and staff. Security quickly intervened, but not before […]

SAN FRANCISCO – The Golden State Warriors’ narrow 104-100 loss to the Kevin Durant-less Houston Rockets covered familiar territory for them. It was another game in which the Warriors got destroyed on the boards. Another game in which they allowed a score-first guard to burn them every which way, in this case, it was Reed […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are quickly approaching a crossroads. Sitting at 8-11 and currently riding a six-game losing streak, the foundation feels shakier than expected for a team that entered the season believing it could contend. While injuries, particularly to Giannis Antetokounmpo, have played a major role in their struggles, the issues run deeper than missing […]

The Sacramento Kings are running out of excuses, and after Wednesday’s 112-100 loss to the Phoenix Suns, forward Keegan Murray made that reality painfully clear. Sacramento fell to 5-14 on the season after another sluggish start, and Murray didn’t sugarcoat why. “We just dug ourselves too big of a hole… it was rough,” Murray told […]

Reed Sheppard picked a pretty good time to level up. The Houston Rockets guard went off for a career-high 31 points, powering a 104-100 comeback win over the Golden State Warriors on the road in NBA Cup group play. He filled up the ESPN box score, too, adding nine rebounds and five assists as Houston […]

The Toronto Raptors extended their winning streak to nine games with a thrilling 97-95 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night at Scotiabank Arena. The game was decided in the final second as Brandon Ingram, the Raptors’ 6-foot-8 small forward, drilled a 15-foot pull-up jumper with 0.6 seconds remaining, giving Toronto the lead and […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder stretched their winning streak to 10 games to improve to an 18-1 record in the regular season in a 113-105 NBA Cup victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves. After Thunder veteran guard Alex Caruso warned his team about the daunting stretch of games, starting with a […]

Brandon Ingram did not just hit a game-winner. He broke down exactly why it was there and why Pascal Siakam never really had a chance. Ingram’s cold-blooded jumper with 1.9 seconds left lifted the Toronto Raptors to a 97-95 win over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night, pushing their win streak to nine games and […]

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry failed to finish their game against the Houston Rockets in the NBA Cup at Chase Center on Wednesday after appearing to have hurt his knee in the fourth quarter. After the game, the Warriors officially announced that Curry had a quad contusion and will get an MRI, via ClutchPoints’ […]

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry and San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle developed a mutual appreciation over the years as they’re both star athletes in the Bay Area. They have expressed support for each other, with deep respect for their respective crafts. But that doesn’t mean they cannot throw shade at each other. […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dragged himself to the arena feeling sick. He left it with 40 points, another win, and a head coach shaking his head in disbelief. The Oklahoma City Thunder star powered a 113-105 NBA Cup victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday, extending Oklahoma City’s winning streak to 10 games and bumping its record […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves’ rough stretch continues, as they lost their third consecutive game in a 113-105 defeat to the Oklahoma City Thunder. After two consecutive choke jobs against inferior opposition, the Timberwolves at least brought more energy and fight against the reigning champion. Alas, the Thunder simply are too good — especially when they get […]

The Detroit Pistons’ 13-game winning streak may have come to an end on Wednesday night in a 117-114 heartbreaker against the Boston Celtics, but they remain the talk of the town amid their rise to true contending status in the Eastern Conference. Many insiders and analysts are looking for ways for the Pistons to improve […]

The Sacramento Kings entered their game against the Phoenix Suns in the NBA Cup on Wednesday with some momentum after winning back-to-back games, serving as a bright spot in what has been a bleak campaign. They, however, were sent crashing back to earth early, as they were obliterated by the Suns in the first quarter, […]

Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II’s night is over against the Houston Rockets. Payton suffered a lower-body injury in the first half of the contest and was later ruled out for the remainder of the matchup at Chase Center in San Francisco. “Warriors say Gary Payton II (sprained left ankle) will not return to […]

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat finally having a fully healthy roster in the 106-103 win, which is the team’s sixth straight, over the Milwaukee Bucks in a consequential NBA Cup group play game, the victory meant more for head coach Erik Spoelstra. Wednesday’s win marked the 800th for the Heat head coach, a milestone […]

The Portland Trail Blazers set out to contend for the 2025-26 season, as evidenced by their trade for Jrue Holiday, a win-now move for a veteran guard. They currently have an 8-10 record at the time of writing, which has them in ninth place in the Western Conference. That is good enough for a play-in […]