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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Three days after falling 121-120 to the Chicago Bulls in a road heartbreaker, the Washington Wizards ended their 14-game losing streak with their first-ever NBA Cup win and first home victory this season. They beat the Atlanta Hawks 132-113 behind veteran guard CJ McCollum’s 46 points (17-25 FG, 10-13 3-point) across 37 […]

The Denver Nuggets have gotten off to a strong start to the 2025-26 NBA season, currently sitting at 13-4 after a recent road win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Nikola Jokic had another triple double in that game, including an unbelievable pass in the closing minutes to Peyton Watson for a layup that essentially put the […]

Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley outlined how the team plans to reintegrate Paolo Banchero following his groin injury, offering the clearest indication yet of the All-Star forward’s path back into the lineup. The update came Tuesday night after Orlando’s 144–103 NBA Cup win over the Philadelphia 76ers, a performance that pushed the Magic to […]

The Orlando Magic delivered one of their most dominant outings of the season Tuesday night, defeating the Philadelphia 76ers 144–103 in an NBA Cup matchup behind a career-best performance from third-year guard Anthony Black. The 21-year-old sparked Orlando’s offense from the moment he checked in, setting the tone for a wire-to-wire victory that kept the […]

The Utah Jazz are off to a poor 5-12 start this 2025-26 NBA season. On top of that, Jazz center Walker Kessler is out for the season with an injury. Kessler was a common trade candidate in plenty of rumors, but now he is sidelined, and it’s a tough blow for Utah as well. Lauri […]

Noah Clowney’s performance last season raised questions about his future with the Brooklyn Nets. Following his injury-riddled 2024-25 campaign, during which he shot 35.8 percent from the field, it was unclear whether Clowney would be a building block or a future roster casualty like fellow 2023 first-round pick Dariq Whitehead. The third-year forward has silenced […]

The Dallas Mavericks fired Nico Harrison as general manager in early November. However, since then, Anthony Davis, the player Harrison traded for in the controversial Luka Doncic trade, has not said much about the organization’s decision. On Wednesday, Davis finally broke his silence. While talking with media members, the 32-year-old center admitted he was surprised […]

While some NBA analysts put together Dallas Mavericks trade proposals to help their rookie Cooper Flagg, the first overall pick is confident he’ll turn things around amid his 3-point shooting woes. Flagg’s shooting has dipped to a 25.9% clip in November. Cooper is a combined 1-for-11 from deep in his last three outings, including an […]

The NBA trade deadline isn’t until February, but rumors are running rampant around the league anyway. With the Chicago Bulls in the mix of the Eastern Conference, there is speculation that the team is seeking a deal to improve its center position. The latest buzz claims that Sacramento Kings star Domantas Sabonis could be a […]

Cleveland Cavaliers teammates Lonzo Ball and Larry Nance Jr. revisited a little-discussed chapter from their Los Angeles Lakers tenure, teasing an untold story involving Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s brief “work release” period during the 2017–18 season. The discussion surfaced on the latest episode of the Ball in the Family Podcast, hosted by Lonzo and Gelo Ball. Nance […]

On Friday evening, the Dallas Mavericks will hit the road to take on the Los Angeles Lakers in a matchup of the two teams that were involved in the most shocking trade in NBA history ten months ago. Mavericks big man Anthony Davis has yet to play a game in the Crypto.com Arena since he […]

The Golden State Warriors have gotten off to a tepid start on the 2025-26 season, currently sitting at 10-9. This being the case, many fans have floated potential trade ideas to help Golden State wring whatever’s left out of Stephen Curry’s twilight years, with one popular name coming up being that of Sacramento Kings center […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves visit the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is on the injury report, listed as questionable. Gilgeous-Alexander is dealing with an illness, while All-Star Jalen Williams remains out, recovering from wrist surgery. Here’s everything we know about Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s injury and his playing status vs. the Timberwolves. *Watch NBA games […]

NBA 2K26 Season 3 Details have arrived, with Pistons’ Guard Cade Cunningham headlining the season. Overall, NBA 2K26 Season 3 features new content for MyCAREER & MyTEAM players. Furthermore, players can expect up to 80 new free rewards split across both modes when season 3 drops. Nevertheless, here is everything we know about the upcoming […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently trying to figure out if they have a legitimate championship roster surrounding LeBron James and Luka Doncic this year. Doncic was shockingly brought in last year in a trade that sent Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks, ending Davis’ tenure with the Lakers after he helped guide them to […]

The Milwaukee Bucks will be facing the Miami Heat in the NBA Cup group stage play, and they may be able to get their star player back. Giannis Antetokounmpo has been out for the last three games for the Bucks as he’s been dealing with an adductor strain, and they’re currently on a five-game losing […]

Update: Dylan Harper will make his return for the San Antonio Spurs against the Portland Trail Blazers, according to Clutchpoints’ Brett Siegel. The San Antonio Spurs enter their NBA Cup showdown with the Portland Trail Blazers carrying fresh intrigue, as Dylan Harper lands a key injury update that shifts the tone of tonight’s game. The […]

The Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade made no sense at the time that the Dallas Mavericks decided to do it. The Mavericks traded one of the best players in the NBA, who was just 25 years old at the time and less than a season removed from leading Dallas to an NBA Finals appearance, for a […]

Ziaire Williams was riding high entering the 2025-2026 campaign. After turning in a career-best season following his trade to the Brooklyn Nets, Williams signed a two-year, $12 million contract extension this summer. However, a rough start to this season has raised questions about his future with the team. Williams has been unable to replicate his […]

The Dallas Mavericks will be a team to closely monitor ahead of the NBA trade deadline. Rumors have suggested that Anthony Davis could be traded. A Davis deal is not the only way Dallas can make a move, though. While speaking on his podcast, Bill Simmons suggested a three-way trade proposal between the Mavs, Chicago […]

Perennial All-Star Domantas Sabonis’ injury hit the Sacramento Kings at the worst possible moment, and it reopened every conversation about his growing frustration with the Kings’ direction under Doug Christie. The partially torn meniscus in his left knee will keep him out for several weeks, but the disappointment brewing before the injury was already hard […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are starting to look like a team capable of doing serious damage in the Western Conference, and Tuesday night’s 135-118 rout of the LA Clippers offered a glimpse of their championship potential. Luka Dončić led the charge with one of his most electrifying performances as a Laker, finishing with 43 points, […]

Toronto Raptors swingman RJ Barrett underwent an MRI of his injured right knee, which revealed no structural damage, the team announced on Wednesday morning. Barrett has been diagnosed with a sprain and will be re-evaluated in seven days. This is certainly good news for the Raptors and the 25-year-old, as Barrett’s injury drew significant concern […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been no strangers to aggressive maneuvers under general manager Tim Connelly, from acquiring Rudy Gobert in 2022 to trading Karl-Anthony Towns in 2024 and probing the market for Kevin Durant last season. Already this year, the Wolves reportedly explored acquiring Ja Morant, signaling the franchise’s ambition to upgrade at the point […]

Trade rumors have swirled around Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant in recent weeks. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Sacramento Kings are one of the teams to have checked in on a potential Morant trade. “The Sacramento Kings were among the teams to inquire regarding the availability of Ja Morant and have signaled the […]

From a fairy-tale run to the NBA Finals last year to a 2–15 stumble without Tyrese Haliburton, the Indiana Pacers now find themselves searching for any spark they can get. That search has led them back to a familiar name. League chatter says the Pacers are renewing their trade pursuit of guard Keon Ellis, with […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are on a five-game losing streak, and one of the main reasons is that they’ve been without Giannis Antetokounmpo, as he’s sidelined due to injury. It’s not certain when he’ll return, but it may need to be sooner rather than later, as the Bucks can continue to slide in the standings. That […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are out of time, excuses, and optimism. Tuesday night’s 135-118 loss to the Lakers wasn’t just another stumble; it felt like confirmation of a harsh reality: this roster, built on star power and veteran experience, is collapsing faster than anyone expected. At 5-13, with 11 losses in their last 13 games, […]

The Los Angeles Clippers don’t have time for moral victories anymore, especially not at 5-13 and losing 11 of their last 13 games. Even with Kawhi Leonard back in the lineup, the Clippers were overwhelmed Tuesday night, giving up 135 points in a rivalry loss to the Lakers that never felt competitive. After the defeat, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers continue to look like a team on a mission, and Tuesday night’s 135-118 statement win over the LA Clippers only reinforced that tone. With the victory, the Lakers officially advanced in the NBA Cup, and LeBron James made it very clear the group isn’t taking the opportunity lightly. James, who finished […]

Bill Simmons may need a moment. The longtime NBA analyst and podcaster took to social media Tuesday night as the Los Angeles Lakers continued their red-hot start to the season, and Luka Dončić delivered yet another superstar performance. Simmons’ reaction said what a lot of stunned NBA fans are thinking. “In 2025, the Lakers went […]

The Los Angeles Lakers may be rolling with confidence after another commanding win. Still, Luka Dončić made it clear that something far more important than stats or standings needs immediate attention: player safety. Following the Lakers’ 135-118 victory over the LA Clippers on Tuesday night, a performance where Dončić erupted for 43 points, 13 assists, […]

The stars came out in Los Angeles on Tuesday night, but none burned brighter than Luka Dončić, who delivered one of his most electrifying performances since joining the Lakers. The 26-year-old guard erupted for 43 points, 13 assists, and 9 rebounds in the Lakers’ 135-118 win over the LA Clippers, extending the team’s win streak […]

The Los Angeles Lakers continue to roll, and Tuesday night’s 135-118 win over the LA Clippers delivered another highlight fans are still replaying, a pass from LeBron James so absurd that many online insisted it had to be edited, simulated, or generated by AI. LeBron James threads the needle to Austin Reaves 🧵 2 defenders […]

LOS ANGELES – During the fourth quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers’ 135-118 NBA Cup win against the LA Clippers, things got a little heated between Luka Doncic and Kris Dunn. Amid the initial confrontation, Jaxson Hayes came to the defense of Doncic, earning the Lakers’ big man a technical foul. Following the game, Lakers […]

Things got chippy between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers in the dying minutes of the fourth quarter in the NBA Cup on Tuesday after Kris Dunn took a swing at Luka Doncic. Fans at Crypto.com Arena erupted after Dunn’s act with 3:33 left in the closing frame. Doncic didn’t react to […]

Whenever a team emerges all the way to contending status, they become a trendy pick to pull off a blockbuster trade to expedite their said contending timeline. This is exactly what the Detroit Pistons are experiencing at this very moment. With the 15-2 Pistons on a historic 13-game winning streak, some insiders and media members […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic was smoldering hot in the first half against the Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto.com Arena in the NBA Cup on Tuesday, exploding for 32 points. In the fourth quarter, it seemed like frustration got the better of Clippers guard Kris Dunn, who was defending Doncic for the majority of […]

It wasn’t too long ago that the Detroit Pistons were losing games left, right, and center. In 2023, they lost an NBA-record 28 consecutive games, and it looked like everything was bleak and that there was no hope for this Pistons squad. Fast forward to 2025, and they are sitting pretty atop the Eastern Conference […]