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With Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future with the Milwaukee Bucks in question, there will be many teams looking to try and acquire him. One team that continues to get brought up is the Golden State Warriors, but the thing some are wondering is who they would trade to get him. Draymond Green’s name has been rumored over […]

The Sacramento Kings will be facing the Denver Nuggets, and they will be without one of their top scorers in the contest. Zach LaVine has been ruled out with a thumb injury, and they’ll have to find another way to upset one of the best teams in the league, especially since they already did it […]

Occasionally, a random role player will suddenly pop off and have the game of a lifetime. Marcus Smart had missed the last six games for the Los Angeles Lakers before their matchup against the San Antonio Spurs. Signed this offseason, Smart had provided good defense, but shooting had never been his strong suit. Even before […]

SAN FRANCISCO, CA– Everything about the Jonathan Kuminga situation is complicated. And layered. And difficult. We’re at a moment in the saga, a tumultuous and turbulent five-year saga, that feels ever-so familiar to the other contentious moments that have taken both sides for a rollercoaster. Trade rumors swirling. Kuminga on the outside of the rotation, […]

Move over, Tim Duncan and Victor Wembanayama. Make some room for Stephon Castle. The reigning Rookie of the Year joined the greatest power forward ever and a player who may go down as one of the absolute greats in the San Antonio Spurs’ 132-119 victory vs. the Los Angeles Lakers in the quarterfinals of the NBA […]

The Phoenix Suns were humiliated on Wednesday, losing 138-89 to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Cup quarterfinal at Paycom Center. The 49-point loss set a new record for Phoenix’s largest margin of defeat, according to ESPN Insights. The Suns were without star guard Devin Booker (right groin strain), Jalen Green (right hamstring strain), […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers fell short in their bid to reclaim the NBA Cup title after they got eliminated in the quarterfinals by the San Antonio Spurs, 132-119, on Wednesday at Crypto.com Arena. The Spurs staved off every rally of the Lakers, who went down by as much as 24 points. The […]

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama was active cheering for his teammates from the bench on Wednesday as they beat the Los Angeles Lakers, 132-119, to advance to the semifinals of the NBA Cup. While multiple reports point to his impending return from his calf injury, Wembanyama was ruled out against the Lakers. He has […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ first defeat in the NBA Cup couldn’t come at a worse time as they got eliminated in the quarterfinals by the San Antonio Spurs, 132-119, on Wednesday. The Spurs silenced Crypto.com Arena with a masterclass against the Lakers, who swept their four assignments in the group stage. The Purple and Gold […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault addressed his team’s unprecedented 16-game winning streak after eliminating the Phoenix Suns in a 138-89 blowout win in the NBA Cup quarterfinal. The Thunder’s near-perfect start extended its 24-1 record, tying the 2015-16 Golden State Warriors for the best start in NBA history through 25 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are certainly getting more than they bargained for on Wednesday night in NBA Cup action against the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs, despite being without Victor Wembanyama, have gone out and built a double-digit lead against Luka Doncic and company. Of course, the game is not over until it’s over, and […]

San Antonio Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox reminded everyone on Wedensday that he is still one of the craftiest scorers in the NBA. The Spurs visited the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena for their do-or-die quarterfinals matchup in the NBA Cup, and Fox has always loved performing in pressure-filled games. In the third quarter, he […]

There weren’t too many high expectations for the Phoenix Suns heading into the 2025-26 season. This is why making it to the knockout stage of the NBA Cup was a major accomplishment in and of itself already. But now that they’re there, they must have wanted to go all the way. Alas, what stood in […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Amid its longest winning streak in franchise history, the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Phoenix Suns 138-89 in the NBA Cup quarterfinal and are headed to Las Vegas to face either the Los Angeles Lakers or the San Antonio Spurs. The Thunder’s 24-1 start ties the Golden State Warriors for the best […]

LeBron James may be old, but he can still be a dangerous lurker on defense for highlight blocks. San Antonio Spurs star point guard De’Aaron Fox got reminded of it when his layup attempt was erased emphatically by the Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward during Wednesday night’s NBA Cup quarterfinal game at Crypto.com Arena in […]

SAN FRANCISCO, CA– While Stephen Curry has missed the Golden State Warriors’ last five games due to a left quad contusion, Steve Kerr provided some positive news on the star guard’s status for Friday night’s matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves. “Steph did everything in practice. We scrimmaged; he took part in the whole thing,” Kerr […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been losing a track meet to the San Antonio Spurs over the first half of their NBA Cup quarterfinals clash. Saddled with lethargy, the Lakers find themselves down by 12, 70-58, heading into the halftime interval. But the momentum may be trending back towards the Purple and Gold’s side after […]

On Tuesday night, it was reported that Giannis Antetokounmpo addressed his Milwaukee Bucks teammates and held a meeting to clear the air amid the cacophony of trade rumors swirling around involving his name. According to the report, Antetokounmpo urged his teammates to simply focus on basketball and he reassured them that he’s still with the […]

With Oklahoma City Thunder putting up their customary dominant display in a 138-89 victory over the Phoenix Suns in the quarterfinals of the NBA Cup, frustrations ran high for the road team. Grayson Allen, in particular, seemed to have enough and decided to head to the showers early after getting himself ejected by dealing a […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder hardly broke a sweat as they annihilated the Phoenix Suns by nearly 50 points, 138-89, in the quarterfinals of the NBA Cup at Paycom Center on Wednesday. The domination was even more highlighted after the Thunder tied the league record with their 24-1 start. The Golden State Warriors had the same […]

The Phoenix Suns lost a key member of the rotation after Grayson Allen was ejected in the third quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the quarterfinals of the NBA Cup at Paycom Center on Wednesday. Allen shoved Chet Holmgren to the ground as he was trying to set a pick for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The […]

Prioritizing the players’ safety, the Los Angeles Lakers have decided to use their standard court against the San Antonio Spurs in the quarterfinals of the NBA Cup at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday. The Lakers’ alternative court for the in-season tournament will not be used after players had issues with its slippery surface when the Lakers […]

Steve Nash and LeBron James marveled at the Houston Rockets’ elite offensive rebounding ability on their latest “Mind the Game” podcast, a strength that has helped redefine their identity. “Steven Adams is getting over one in four offensive rebounds when he is on the court,” Nash explained. “Our highest values are lay-ups, free throws, then […]

On Wednesday evening, the Phoenix Suns will hit the floor in the knockout round of the NBA Cup to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Suns have been without Devin Booker for the last few games due to a groin injury, and unfortunately, they got some tough news late Wednesday in regards to his […]

The Detroit Pistons have been one of the biggest positive surprise stories of the 2025-26 NBA season so far, currently sitting in first place in the Eastern Conference more than a fourth of the way into the campaign. While Detroit has blown away expectations so far, with Cade Cunningham leading the charge, some have wondered […]

Trade conversations across the league continue to accelerate, and the Indiana Pacers have positioned themselves among the teams evaluating frontcourt upgrades. The Pacers, still seeking a long-term center after losing Myles Turner in free agency, have reportedly checked in with the Los Angeles Clippers regarding a potential deal for veteran center Ivica Zubac. The inquiry […]

The Brooklyn Nets are angling for another top draft pick this season and a chance to select a transformational player next June. They got an up-close look at one of the 2026 class’ top players — BYU star AJ Dybansta — on Tuesday. With Nets point guard and former BYU star Egor Demin looking on, […]

Over the past week, rumors have been swirling around the Milwaukee Bucks and whether or not they may finally trade superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo after months of speculation. While Antetokounmpo has yet to officially demand a trade, ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania recently reported that he had met with his agent and the team to discuss […]

Amid the flurry of trade rumors around Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bill Simmons posed a potential Antetokounmpo-for-Trae Young trade. But Rich Paul, one of the NBA’s most powerful agents, isn’t buying it. Paul, whose agency Klutch previously represented Young, discussed Simmons’ trade idea on his new podcast, saying that a deal with Antetokounmpo and […]

As the Milwaukee Bucks navigate both Giannis Antetokounmpo’s injury absence and growing trade speculation surrounding the two-time MVP, veteran center Myles Turner made clear he has no intention of wavering. Turner reaffirmed his commitment to the team during Tuesday’s practice, emphasizing belief in Milwaukee’s ability to recover despite its uneven start. Turner spoke with The […]

Chris Paul’s vocal leadership style isn’t for everyone — ask the 2025-26 Los Angeles Clippers — but for the 2019-20 Oklahoma City Thunder, it was more than the organization had ever anticipated. It impacted a young group of players in the best kind of ways, led by first-round pick Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and two-way guard Lu […]

The NBA trade season is upon us. Many players who just signed contracts this past offseason will become trade-eligible on Dec. 15, which has become the unofficial start of when trade talk really picks up around the NBA. Not to mention, the G League Winter Showcase in Orlando, taking place from Dec. 19-22, will paint […]

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics are streaking, as they’ve won five games in a row and are 8-2 in their last 10 contests. That’s good enough to put the 15-9 C’s in third place in the Eastern Conference, making their playoff prospects feel much more real than they did coming into the season. And if […]

The Dallas Mavericks face a significant setback following confirmation that center Dereck Lively II will miss the remainder of the season. The 21-year-old will undergo a season-ending right foot procedure, creating an unexpected roster challenge for a team attempting to stabilize after a difficult start. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported the news Wednesday, noting that Lively […]

The San Antonio Spurs may not have Victor Wembanyama for their first-ever knockout round game in the NBA Cup, but what they’ll miss in his talent, they’re making up for in focus. Count dynamic young guards Dylan Harper and Stephon Castle among those who are very much looking forward to facing the Los Angeles Lakers. […]

Perhaps Hollywood is calling New York Knicks star Josh Hart‘s name after his recent audition for Smile 3 during a postgame moment with guard Jalen Brunson. As Brunson was being asked about the Knicks’ offensive outlook since Hart joined the starting lineup, the former Minutes Champion stood by his locker, smiling. Josh Hart was loving […]

The Boston Celtics felt a surge of life this week as new footage from their practice facility lit up social media. Jayson Tatum sent Celtics fans buzzing as his fired-up 1-on-1 work hinted at an injury return that suddenly feels real. His footwork looked sharp and his balance looked clean. More importantly, his confidence looked […]

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II is expected to undergo season-ending foot surgery, the team announced Wednesday. Lively has dealt with injury concerns this season. The 21-year-old center features potential, but he’s missed a significant amount of time due to injuries throughout his career so far. The good news is that he is expected to […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have been one of the most disappointing teams in the NBA this year, currently sitting at 11-13 as the season passes its quarter way mark. Ja Morant has been in and out of the lineup due to injury (and other things), and overall, it seems that the current era of Memphis basketball […]