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MIAMI – With the Miami Heat displaying progress currently after Thursday’s win over the Detroit Pistons to make it four straight wins, the team looks to keep it going, led by captain Bam Adebayo. As the Heat star in Adebayo continues to make history for the franchise, the start of the team’s back-to-back on Saturday […]

The Miami Heat are taking on the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday with the hopes of advancing to a 20-15 record. Early on in the contest, Bam Adebayo gave the Miami crowd a show after putting Rudy Gobert in the blender before hitting an impressive three-pointer. Adebayo had the ball on the left corner with Gobert […]

As the Denver Nuggets continue life without Nikola Jokic for a month ahead of facing the Brooklyn Nets, the status of starting forward Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun’s injury has been upgraded. Jamal Murray is considered probable, while Gordon is dealing with a right hamstring. Braun is recovering from a left ankle sprain. The Nuggets upgraded Gordon […]

The Orlando Magic announced an unfortunate injury update for guard Jalen Suggs as the team prepares to return home to host the Indiana Pacers on Sunday afternoon. According to ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel, Suggs underwent an MRI that revealed a right knee Grade 1 MCL contusion. The injury occurred during Friday night’s road loss […]

After a 131-94 win against the Golden State Warriors, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams was in-depth about his return from two wrist surgeries and how head coach Mark Daigneault consistently challenges his team. The Thunder reached its 30th win in 35 tries on Friday, matching last season’s 30-5 record, as Oklahoma City continues its […]

Update: Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler will play for the Golden State Warriors against the Utah Jazz, according to ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel. The Golden State Warriors could again be shorthanded Saturday night as they close out a back-to-back against the Utah Jazz. Golden State (18–17) listed Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler III, and Jonathan Kuminga as […]

After headlining the Brooklyn Nets’ Michael Porter Jr. topped an extended injury report ahead of facing the Washington Wizards, his status has been upgraded for Saturday’s matchup against the Denver Nuggets. He will most likely face his former team. Porter Jr. is listed as probable on the Nets’ injury report, according to ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel. […]

The Denver Nuggets fell 108-113 to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night. Despite the loss, point guard Jamal Murray found some reasons for optimism despite the disappointing result for the undermanned Nuggets. Denver entered the fourth quarter with a solid 97-88 lead before being outscored 25-11 down the stretch. However, Murray emphasized the growth happening […]

NEW YORK – The New Year is often celebrated as an opportunity for new beginnings. The New York Knicks did not take their chance to turn a defensive page, beginning 2026 with a 111-99 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Friday. Despite shooting just 9-of-42 from 3-point range, New York pulled within single digits late […]

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat have been trending upwards after upsetting the Detroit Pistons on Thursday, it’s the result of an immense collective effort from the starting lineup to the bench unit, with the latter led by Jaime Jaquez Jr. in his third year. While Jaquez has been labeled a “great example” for the […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren reacted to winning Defensive Player of the Month after beating the Golden State Warriors 131-94 on Friday. Holmgren closed out 2025 with 12 blocks across three Thunder victories, as the defending champion extended its winning streak to four games. During Holmgren’s postgame media availability, he addressed what individual accolades […]

Victor Wembanyama sustained a hyperextended knee injury in the San Antonio Spurs’ 134-132 win over the New York Knicks on New Year’s Eve. He was forced to miss the following contest against the Indiana Pacers, as he was being evaluated by doctors. Now, it appears he’ll be missing his second straight game when the team […]

The punch-drunk New Orleans Pelicans are approaching a defining stretch of their season, one that will test not just their depth, but the clarity of the Joe Dumars vision. Zion Williamson and Derik Queen are finally playing 30+ minutes a night together, showing fans what could be a great foundation. Beyond that and the trade […]

The prideful New Orleans Pelicans have endured a challenging start to the season, navigating a string of injuries that have tested the depth of their roster. However, as the team waits to welcome back key contributors Dejounte Murray and Herb Jones in the coming weeks, there’s a palpable sense of optimism surrounding the franchise. Zion […]

The Detroit Pistons have been arguably the biggest surprise during the first half of the 2025-26 NBA season, as they have sat at the top of the Eastern Conference standings since the very start of the year. Cade Cunningham has emerged as a real MVP candidate, and the Pistons have looked like real contenders in […]

For the second year in a row, the Oklahoma City Thunder has 30 wins through the first 35 games of the regular season, which puts the defending champions in rare company. As the Thunder pursue back-to-back titles, its regular-season record through 35 games is identical to the Chicago Bulls’ in back-to-back seasons, which led to […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been trending in the wrong direction as of late. They have won their last two games against the Minnesota Timberwolves and New York Knicks, but lost seven in a row before that. The Hawks stand in 10th place in the Eastern Conference with a 17-19 record. Trae Young has not played […]

The New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers are set to go head-to-head on Saturday night. Both teams are dealing with injury status uncertainty, as Joel Embiid is among the 76ers on the injury report, while Karl-Anthony Towns is one of three Knicks on the injury report. Towns is dealing with an illness. The Knicks would […]

Going into 2026, the busted-up New Orleans Pelicans find themselves in a familiar, albeit uncomfortable, position. However, though sitting at the bottom of the Western Conference standings, there is no scent of surrender in the Smoothie King Center. According to interim coach James Borrego, a determined sense of resolve hangs in the air around Zion […]

The Boston Celtics have done a major job of exceeding expectations so far this season. Even in the absence of Jayson Tatum, the Celtics have looked stellar all campaign and are currently perched third in the East with a 21-12 record. The head of the snake is none other than Jaylen Brown, averaging 29.5 points, […]

With the game on the line, Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo called an audible on a play designed by head coach Doc Rivers, which led to a game-winning shot by Kevin Porter Jr. in a 122-121 win against the Charlotte Hornets. Antetokounmpo connected with Porter Jr. for the game-winner — an alley-oop lob with 4.7 […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are expected to have their star center available as they close out a five-game road trip Saturday night. Philadelphia (18-14) listed Joel Embiid as probable with right knee injury management on its latest injury report ahead of a matchup against the New York Knicks (23-11) at Madison Square Garden. Tipoff is scheduled […]

The Utah Jazz will play the Golden State Warriors on the road on Saturday night. Lauri Markkanen and Keyonte George are among the Jazz players listed on the NBA injury report, however. So, are Markkanen and George playing tonight? Markkanen has dealt with injury trouble at times this season. He is currently battling a left […]

The Denver Nuggets are a team scrambling to adjust to the injury of their biggest star, Nikola Jokic. Jokic is out for an extended period of time due to a knee injury. He isn’t the only Denver player who is battling an injury, and the Nuggets are trying to adjust their lineup accordingly. Denver’s coach […]

Uncertainty surrounding Jonathan Kuminga’s role with the Golden State Warriors intensified Friday night following a lopsided loss and a series of ambiguous comments from head coach Steve Kerr. Golden State fell 131–94 to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday, dropping to 18–17 on the season. In the aftermath, Kerr’s brief and noncommittal answers regarding Kuminga’s […]

After one of the more impressive plays during the Los Angeles Lakers’ 128-121 win against the Memphis Grizzlies, LeBron James gave Luka Doncic a shoutout during his media availability as one of the NBA’s better quarterbacks. Doncic connected with James from half court in the first quarter, which set the tone for the Lakers’ offense […]

Josh Hart has missed each of the New York Knicks’ last four games since suffering an ankle injury against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Christmas Day. In Hart’s absence, the Knicks have gone 2-2, losing two straight games for the first time since the end of October after losing 111-99 at home to the Atlanta Hawks […]

Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle delivered a pointed message to guard Bennedict Mathurin following another difficult night in a season filled with growing expectations. Mathurin finished Friday night’s 123–113 loss to the San Antonio Spurs with just two points, prompting Carlisle to frame the moment as a defining test rather than a setback. Speaking to […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick offered a concise explanation for his late-game lineup decision following Friday night’s 128-121 win over the Memphis Grizzlies, choosing Jaxson Hayes over Deandre Ayton to close the contest. Redick addressed the move during his postgame press conference, explaining why Hayes remained on the floor down the stretch as […]

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – When you lose by 37 points to the Oklahoma City Thunder, with Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Draymond Green sidelined, the takeaways are slim. An ugly Golden State Warriors offense without the main engine to power it forward. The best team in the league’s star power and depth on full display. […]

PHOENIX— New year, still the same Devin Booker for the Phoenix Suns. The latter is known for his scoring punch, which came to life in the 129-102 over the Sacramento Kings on Friday. Following a brutal end to the team’s road trip, they started the game out flat. Plenty of missed opportunities for easy shots, […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ rookie sensation Cooper Flagg has continued his remarkable start to the NBA season, earning the Kia Western Conference Rookie of the Month award for December. This is the second consecutive month Flagg has received the honor, making him just the third Maverick in franchise history to achieve back-to-back Rookie of the Month […]

The Memphis Grizzlies announced on Friday that the team has signed center Christian Koloko to a second 10-day contract using an injury hardship exception. As is standard team policy, the team did not disclose the financial terms of the agreement. This is Koloko’s second short-term deal with Memphis after initially joining the roster on Dec. […]

INGLEWOOD, CA — The LA Clippers have won six straight games, equaling their win total from nearly the first two months of the season. They’ve done most of this damage while severely shorthanded, but help in the form of Ivica Zubac appears to be on the way. The 7-foot center out of Croatia is set […]

The Golden State Warriors basically accepted their Friday night clash against the Oklahoma City Thunder as a scheduled loss as they rested Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Draymond Green as the reigning champion. Even then, the players the Warriors had out on the court, which were admittedly hung out to dry, gave it their all […]

For how good the 2024-25 season was to the Indiana Pacers, their 2025-26 season has been just as brutal, perhaps even more so. Their putridity this season couldn’t even be chalked up anymore solely to Tyrese Haliburton’s absence, as one would think that a team with Pascal Siakam and Andrew Nembhard leading the way wouldn’t […]

Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce set off a debate by saying Jaylen Brown deserves serious MVP consideration for the 2025-26 season. He also blamed anti-Celtics bias for Brown being left out of the Eastern Conference Player of the Month race. The 48-year-old took to X (formerly Twitter) to voice his thoughts on Brown’s MVP chances. […]

The Detroit Pistons are yet to reach the double-digit mark in losses with 34 games having passed, which is quite the feat considering how bad this team was two seasons ago. And the temptation for fast-rising teams is to further expedite the rebuild and continue their march towards contention. Now, it is easy to take […]

Luka Doncic and LeBron James showed off their incredible chemistry during the Los Angeles Lakers’ matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night. Doncic and James are progressing through their second season as a dynamic duo on the Lakers. They have helped Los Angeles assert themselves as playoff contenders while fighting through recent lows on […]