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OKLAHOMA CITY — Ahead of Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams’ 19th consecutive absence, head coach Mark Daigneault reminded reporters of the rigorous process that the All-Star forward is currently facing. With no date set for Williams’ return, the Thunder will face the Minnesota Timberwolves in an NBA Cup game without him. Before the Thunder’s […]

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat receiving key upgrades for Wednesday’s NBA Cup game against the Milwaukee Bucks and beyond, the team now has to consider how the starting lineup will look. As Heat star Tyler Herro made his season debut on Monday, he is one of many who are back healthy, giving head coach […]

The Milwaukee Bucks got off to a better start than most expected. Myles Turner was the team’s big offseason addition, and Ryan Rollins, A.J. Green, and Gary Trent Jr. have been breakout performers. Rollins, in particular, has been one of the most pleasant surprises of the NBA season. Ultimately, though, most of Milwaukee’s success could […]

Despite owning the fifth-best record in the NBA, the Houston Rockets still haven’t proven much. Houston brought in Kevin Durant this offseason to elevate the franchise to true championship-contender status. And while the early returns look strong on paper, an 11-4 record and the No. 2 offensive rating, there are still reasons for concern. Stats […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have been perhaps the most drama-filled NBA team this year, and Ja Morant is at the forefront of their issues. The two-time All-Star was once viewed as a potential face of the NBA. He has since been suspended multiple times and dealt with injury issues. The frustrations of the last couple of […]

Trade speculation surrounding Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis has intensified as league executives evaluate the escalating financial demands tied to any potential deal. Multiple figures in the NBA believe Davis and Klutch Sports would seek a contract extension from any team that acquires him, even though he is currently in the first season of the […]

Things have not gone well in Central Texas, as the Dallas Mavericks are in disarray and currently 5-14, with numerous players sidelined by injuries. Now, Davis has discussed the Mavericks trade rumors and emphasized his job, according to Mavs’ beat writer Mike Curtis. Anthony Davis was asked about his name being involved in trade rumors: […]

The New York Knicks have a pre-Thanksgiving NBA injury setback on their hands. Landry Shamet went down hard against the Orlando Magic four nights ago. Now the Knicks know his injury extent as of Wednesday. NBA insider for ESPN Shams Charania revealed where things now are for Shamet and how it impacts the Knicks’ depth. […]

As the Golden State Warriors continue to battle a brutal schedule at the start of the 2025-26 NBA season and stay afloat with players being in and out of their nightly rotations, two key names are on the verge of returning from their respective injuries. Jonathan Kuminga, who has been held out since Nov. 14 […]

While the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder could be without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in its rematch of the Western Conference Finals against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Alex Caruso is warning his team about a brutal stretch of games. The Thunder will host the Timberwolves and the Phoenix Suns before hitting the road to face the Portland Blazers […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ season continues to trend downward, and speculation surrounding the franchise has intensified as its record has fallen to 5–14. With injuries and inconsistency derailing the roster, trade rumors have begun to swirl — particularly around star forward Anthony Davis. However, two prominent league insiders have pushed back on the idea of Davis […]

As Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young’s trade rumors and proposals continue amid recovery from a right MCL sprain, NBA broadcaster Stan Van Gundy believes the Hawks should consider parting ways with the four-time All-Star. The Hawks are 7-3 in their last 10 games, including back-to-back wins against the New Orleans Pelicans and the Charlotte Hornets. […]

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 […]