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The Los Angeles Lakers currently sit at 21-11 and in fifth place in the Western Conference standings. Although the Lakers reportedly would like try and upgrade the roster by the NBA trade deadline and acquire a true 3&D wing player, there are obstacles working against that, as per longtime NBA insider Marc Stein. The first […]

With the Indiana Pacers off to a poor start to the 2025-26 season, one of the names that has come up in potential trade rumors is Bennedict Mathurin. But with Mathurin dealing with multiple injury issues as of late, that could possibly hinder any attempts from rival teams to pry him away via trade, as […]

In the modern NBA, the trade deadline is absolute chaos. Every year, nearly every team gets in on the action. With such a high quantity of deals being made, some of the agreed-upon trades are relatively low stakes. The deals that really get fans excited are the ones involving stars. Superstars are dealt at a […]

All things considered, the Houston Rockets are doing just fine so far in the 2025-26 NBA season. But they could be doing better if star point guard Fred VanVleet is available to see action. The former Wichita State Shockers star suffered a torn ACL injury just before the start of the campaign. He was expected […]

After the Boston Celtics pulled away from the Sacramento Kings for a 120-106 win on Thursday night, they had a flight to catch. But instead of relaxing on the plane, Celtics star Jaylen Brown was already thinking about how he was going to hound the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday evening. Before taking off to […]

The New York Knicks dropped their third straight contest as the Philadelphia 76ers earned a 130-119 road win at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night, and head coach Mike Brown did not mince words when all was said and done. “We’re in an area that we’re not used to, where you’ve hit a little bit […]

MIAMI – As Miami Heat star Tyler Herro was upgraded on the injury report for Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans, there is a huge catch that comes with him being available. With the Heat looking to change its outlook after Saturday’s loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, the situation around Herro is no doubt […]

INGLEWOOD, CA — Kawhi Leonard and the LA Clippers came into Saturday night’s game as the hottest team in the NBA, having won six games in a row. They could’ve won 33 in a row coming in, but nothing was going to stop the highly-motivated Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown. “I just wanted to win,” […]

Golden State Warriors All-Star Stephen Curry tied a new NBA record alongside his father, Dell Curry, as a testament to their longevity. After Davidson renamed an interstate exit after Curry, he set a record along with his father, Dell, for most games played combined. The Currys tied Dolph and Danny Schayes’s 2,134 games. After the […]

The Miami Heat will be facing the New Orleans Pelicans, and there’s a chance that they could get one of their key players back from injury. Tyler Herro hasn’t played a game for the Heat since the beginning of December as he deals with a toe injury, and it has been uncertain when he would […]

SAN FRANCISCO – Amid trade rumors and DNPs, it just feels like the Jonathan Kuminga saga is barreling towards yet another inflection point. In the Golden State Warriors’ 123-114 win over the Utah Jazz, Kuminga suffered his 10th DNP-CD in the last 12 games. With the young forward on the outskirts of the Dubs’ rotation […]

The Golden State Warriors delivered a 123-114 win over the Utah Jazz at the Chase Center, with Stephen Curry once again leading the way with 31 points and five assists. The Warriors returned to winning ways after their recent loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder. However, a familiar problem was once again talked about post-game […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have resumed their winning ways as of late after a brief rough patch that included three losses to the San Antonio Spurs. The Thunder now sit at 30-5 after a recent road win over the Golden State Warriors, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander recently hopped into the driver’s seat for the league MVP […]

On Saturday evening, the Golden State Warriors got back into the win column with a comfortable home victory against the Utah Jazz. It wasn’t necessarily a dominant performance, but Golden State did what it needed to do in order to earn a 123-114 victory over the Jazz in Stephen Curry’s return to the lineup after […]

On Sunday, the Sacramento Kings will hit the floor at home to take on the Milwaukee Bucks, with both teams looking to turn around their lackluster seasons. Giannis Antetokounmpo is on the injury report for the Bucks, currently listed as probable for this game due to right calf injury management, while Zach LaVine is on […]

On Sunday night, the Memphis Grizzlies will hit the road to take on the Los Angeles Lakers in a rematch of Friday night’s game between the two teams. Ja Morant is on the injury report for the Grizzlies, currently listed as questionable with a right calf contusion. Here’s everything we know about Morant’s injury and […]

The Chicago Bulls have been up and down this season, but one thing that is sure: teams keep trying to score on them late in games. Last week, Giannis Antetokounmpo pulled out a windmill dunk in the final seconds when the game was already decided, and the Bulls were not happy with that. Fast forward […]

The Charlotte Hornets and LaMelo Ball may not be having the best season thus far, with them being perched 12th in the easier Eastern Conference with a 12-23 record. Ball himself has missed multiple games with most notably an ankle injury, but now looks close to his best. Ball produced 17 points, seven assists and […]

On Saturday evening, the Portland Trail Blazers picked up a surprising road win over the San Antonio Spurs to push their record to 16-20 on the 2025-26 NBA season. It was an epic game from Deni Avdija, who recorded a triple double of 29 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists on his 25th birthday. After […]

Joel Embiid finally threw down his first dunk of the 2025-26 NBA season during the Philadelphia 76ers’ 130-119 win over the New York Knicks on Saturday at Madison Square Garden. Embiid’s dunk came late in the game. It led to a playful celebration from the 31-year-old. With the outcome already decided, Embiid leaked out in […]

SAN FRANCISCO – Nights like these are just a part of the Draymond Green tax. The Golden State Warriors forward was tossed in the second quarter of their 123-114 win over the Utah Jazz. Green picked up back-to-back technical fouls in quick succession after arguing with the officials about what appeared to be an uncalled […]

Jaylen Brown went off for a 50-point performance during the Boston Celtics’ matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday night. Brown has taken a massive leap throughout his 10th season in the NBA with the Celtics. He has become fully comfortable as Boston’s top option with Jayson Tatum rehabbing his Achilles, cementing himself in […]

Deni Avdija came through with clutch shots during the Portland Trail Blazers’ matchup against the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night. Avdija is going through his sixth season in the NBA, his second with the Blazers. He has bloomed into one of the league’s best stars, standing out as Portland’s top scorer while having the […]

Ayo Dosunmu nailed a ridiculous half-court shot during the Chicago Bulls’ matchup against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night. Dosunmu is going through his fifth season in the NBA, all with the Bulls. He remains productive as one of the team’s reliable two-way players, standing out as a defensive playmaker. Dosunmu put together an astounding […]

Kevin Durant sent Anthony Davis to crossover school during one of his highlights in the Houston Rockets’ matchup against the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night. Durant is going through his 19th year in the NBA, his first with the Rockets. It has been a successful start to the 2025-26 campaign for him and the Rockets, […]

SAN FRANCISCO, CA– Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was ejected late in the second quarter of the Dubs’ Saturday night affair with the Utah Jazz, picking up back-to-back technical fouls after arguing with the officials about a no-call. Green had Jazz big man Kyle Fillipowski walled off under the basket and appeared to be […]

On Saturday night, the Houston Rockets faced a setback when All-Star center Alperen Sengun exited just 64 seconds into their 110-104 road loss to the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. Sengun landed awkwardly while contesting a rebound, rolling his right ankle and immediately limping to the bench. Houston subsequently ruled him out for […]

The Houston Rockets on Saturday signed guard Tristen Newton to a two-way contract. The team waived two-way forward Tyler Smith to create an opening. Newton, 24, becomes one of three players on Houston’s two-way deals alongside JD Davison and Isaiah Crawford. The Indiana Pacers selected 6-foot-5, 202-pound guard Newton with the No. 49 overall pick […]

LOS ANGELES – Since Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura have been sidelined due to injury, Marcus Smart and Jake LaRavia have taken their place in the starting lineup for the Los Angeles Lakers, for the time being. The Lakers are 1-1 across the past two games with the duo running with the starters, and during […]

It’s stating the obvious that the Cleveland Cavaliers have been better as of late due to improved health, but few consider the importance of this on an individual level. Athletes are creatures of habit, and when those routines are altered or interrupted because of injuries or roster moves, it throws things off. In basketball, that […]

Chris Finch explained why it was necessary for the Minnesota Timberwolves to beat the Miami Heat on Saturday night. Finch is going through his sixth season as a head coach in the NBA, all with the Timberwolves. He looks to keep the squad competitive as a serious playoff contender after reaching the West Finals for […]

DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks forward PJ Washington exited Saturday night’s game against the Houston Rockets with an apparent injury. During the second quarter, the Mavs confirmed that Washington suffered a right ankle sprain and said he will not return to the game. Washington has dealt with injury concerns this season. The Mavs are obviously hopeful […]

MIAMI – After the Miami Heat upset the Detroit Pistons on Thursday, the team had been on a four-game winning streak until they came back down to Earth after losing to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night, 125-115. In a frustrating night that included Heat star and Sixth Man of the Year candidate Jaime Jaquez […]

VJ Edgecombe showed off how relentless his motor can be during the Philadelphia 76ers’ matchup against the New York Knicks on Saturday night. Edgecombe has made incredible progress throughout his rookie campaign in the NBA. He has secured a full-time starting role thanks to his productive efforts on both sides of the ball, forming a […]

Jason Kidd has endured his share of ups and downs as the Dallas Mavericks head coach, but one recent decision he made could help the Mavs in a pivotal manner ahead of the NBA trade deadline. Kidd made the move to have Klay Thompson come off the bench earlier in the season. Not only has […]

It appears San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama may return to action shortly after suffering an injury on New Year’s Eve. In the usual pregame press conference before the team’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers, Mitch Johnson said his All-Star center is “looking really good” and that “it’s going well” in talking about his […]

PHOENIX– Competition can bring the best out of someone on the basketball court– just ask Phoenix Suns second-year center Oso Ighodaro. The even-keeled, calm demeanor the big man has shown why he’s been a major advantage to this roster. Earlier in the season, Ighodaro posted a +52 net rating in the Suns’ drubbing of the […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Washington Wizards keep winning, but Friday’s 119-99 victory over the Brooklyn Nets might have been their easiest of the season thus far. While veteran forward Justin Champagnie scored a season-high and team-high 20 points (9-12 FG, 2-3 3-point) to go with seven rebounds, one steal, and one block over 25 minutes […]

San Antonio Spurs rookie Dylan Harper came within two points of tying his NBA career high in a 123-113 victory over the Indiana Pacers. It marked the third time in less than four weeks that the former Rutgers star scored at least 22 points. Maybe, more notably though, for one of the few times this […]