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The Los Angeles Lakers have played well this season despite the several injuries they’ve had to deal with early. Of course, LeBron James has been sidelined and has yet to play this season, but even Luka Doncic has missed some time. Austin Reaves is the latest key player for the Lakers who is dealing with […]

One game into his G League career, Ben Saraf is already making a strong case to return to the Brooklyn Nets’ rotation. The rookie point guard dominated during his Long Island Nets debut on Friday, leading the team to a 109-102 win over the Capital City Go-Go. Saraf posted 21 points, four rebounds and three […]

The Milwaukee Bucks will be facing the Houston Rockets, and their star player is on the injury report before the game. Giannis Antetokounmpo has been dealing with a left knee patellar tendinopathy issue this season, but he’s still been able to play. Not only has he been able to play, but he’s putting up big […]

Cleveland Cavaliers forward De’Andre Hunter had one of the nastiest crossovers in the NBA in a long time on Saturday night, sending Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey to the floor and finishing it off with a two-hand slam. The sequence elicited a range of fun reactions in the moment, and they continued in the Cavs’ […]

New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy lit up the court with a career-best performance in Saturday’s game, but it wasn’t enough to give New Orleans their third consecutive win, losing 126-119 to the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center. Murphy tied his career-high with 41 points, going 15-of-22 from the field, including 5-of-11 from […]

ATLANTA, GA – Just a day before, the Atlanta Hawks were coming off a game where they had a strong first half, but fell flat in the second. They then had to come back a day later and play the Los Angeles Lakers, and things couldn’t have gotten any worse hours before the game, as […]

Before the Los Angeles Lakers’ road tilt in Atlanta, JJ Redick told reporters he likes where the defense sits through nine games, even with LeBron James sidelined, and circled two fixes for this trip. Cleaner transition defense and answers for “unorthodox” pick-and-rolls. He also shouted out DeAndre Ayton’s rim protection metrics as a closest defender […]

De’Andre Hunter pulled off a marvelous crossover move on Josh Giddey during the Cleveland Cavaliers’ matchup against the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night. Hunter is going through his second season with the Cavaliers, his seventh in the NBA. Cleveland acquired him from Atlanta as the team looked to utilize him as valuable wing depth while […]

MIAMI – While the Miami Heat’s new and improved offense was on display once again in the 136-131 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night, the standout of the night was the performance of Nikola Jovic. As Heat captain Bam Adebayo continues to be out with a toe injury, Jovic stepped up to […]

Zaccharie Risacher pulled out a trick from his dunking bag in the Atlanta Hawks’ matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night. Risacher is going through the second season of his NBA career. He is making strides as a shooter and playmaker while continuing to be effective for a playoff-aspiring Atlanta squad. Risacher has […]

JJ Redick was not happy with the Los Angeles Lakers’ performance following their 122-102 loss against the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night. Los Angeles was off to a strong start in the season, having a 7-2 record going into the matchup. Redick has been adamant about wanting a consistent level of play from his team, […]

After Jalen Green missed the last eight games with a hamstring injury, the Phoenix Suns star guard exited the game with the same injury. He grabbed his right hamstring during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers. He went for a drive, got by James Harden, and made a pass to Ryan Dunn, who […]

After cobbling together minutes with two-way players like Dominik Barlow and Jabari Walker at the power forward spot as Paul George recovers from a knee injury, the Philadelphia 76ers decided to give Trendon Watford the nod at starting power forward in their first game back in black, gold, and red jerseys, and were immediately rewarded […]

De’Aaron Fox has recovered from injury as he returned to action in the San Antonio Spurs’ matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday night. Fox hasn’t appeared in the Spurs’ first eight contests of the regular season. He was dealing with a hamstring injury that kept him on the sidelines, delaying his season debut […]

A tense moment unfolded during Saturday’s game between the Toronto Raptors and the Philadelphia 76ers when Brandon Ingram, visibly frustrated, hurled a water bottle that bounced off the court and struck one of the arena floor cleaners. The incident, captured on video and posted to X by Brick Center, overshadowed what has otherwise been a […]

The Washington Wizards entered Saturday looking to end a seven-game losing skid, as they welcome Cooper Flagg and the visiting Dallas Mavericks at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. The Mavericks are also not doing very great in the 2025-26 NBA season, but regardless of the quality of their opponent, the Wizards are always going […]

For the first time since opening night, when he logged 16:52 minutes in a double overtime loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, Andrew Nembhard is making his triumphant return for the Indiana Pacers on Saturday against the Denver Nuggets, according to Dustin Dopirak of the Indianapolis Star. Originally suffering a shoulder injury that has held […]

Lack of defensive intensity has been the recurring theme in the Golden State Warriors’ four losses in the past five games. It’s a statement that’s hard to believe with a team with a defense quarterbacked by Draymond Green, one of the most intense and legendary defensive players in NBA history. But in the Warriors’ utterly […]

Cleveland Cavaliers swingman Max Strus is still a long way from returning to the court, but Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson said that he is on the mend. Before Saturday night’s game against the Chicago Bulls, Atkinson provided an update on Strus, who is recovering from a Jones fracture of his left foot. He suffered […]

MIAMI – Looking at the Miami Heat’s win over the Charlotte Hornets, many players stood out from the rest, especially in the absence of their captain Bam Adebayo. As the Heat star in Adebayo continues to miss time with a toe injury, one player that been a recent mainstay in the starting lineup is Pelle […]

Coming into the 2025-26 NBA season, the LA Clippers were looked as being a potential contender in the Western Conference due to their offseason roster additions. The Clippers have stumbled out of the gates a little bit at 3-5 in the early goings of the season, but they still have time to turn it around. […]

The Dallas Mavericks are in last place in the Western Conference with a 2-7 record, are struggling profusely on offense and will be without their best player for a fifth straight game. This injury-ravaged and inefficient squad has a myriad of issues to sort out. Surveying the scene in Los Angeles will only amplify fans’ […]

MIAMI – Though the Miami Heat got a big win over the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night, 126-108, the team would look different with the absence of their captain in Bam Adebayo. As the Heat star suffers from a toe injury that is keeping him out for Saturday’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers, his […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Maxi Kleber has been cleared to play against the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday. He was listed as questionable with an abdominal strain, but will make his regular-season debut. Kleber will join Luka Doncic and the Lakers amid a five-game winning streak, which was extended after Wednesday’s 118-116 win against the San […]

The Dallas Mavericks (2-6) will look to end their two-game road trip on a positive note when they face the Washington Wizards (1-8) on Saturday night at 7:00 p.m. ET on MNMT. Ahead of the matchup, the Mavericks released their latest injury report featuring star forward Anthony Davis. Dallas initially listed Davis as questionable with […]

The Atlanta Hawks have looked a bit different on offense for the past week, and there’s no surprise as to why. With Trae Young sidelined with a sprained MCL, the team has to find ways to generate offense, and it may not be as easy as it was. Young’s gravity and his playmaking ability allow […]

Could Golden State Warriors All-Star Stephen Curry have a career in UFC? Tracy Cortez believes so. It was the first name that came to mind when a reporter asked the UFC star to name one professional athlete who would thrive as a UFC fighter. Curry missed his second consecutive game this week due to illness. […]

At 2-7, the Dallas Mavericks have the worst record in the Western Conference to begin the 2025-26 NBA season. As the Mavericks look to snap a four-game losing streak on Saturday against the Washington Wizards, they will be short-handed a little more than they already are as Klay Thompson was a late addition to the […]

In his second season with the Los Angeles Lakers, Bronny James has set out to prove himself, demonstrating the strides he’s made from year one to year two. James received extended playing time from coach JJ Redick in the Lakers’ 123-115 win against the Portland Trail Blazers. Bronny finished with five points, six assists, and […]

Through the first nine games of the regular season, the Dallas Mavericks find themselves in last place of the Western Conference with a 2-7 record. It’s been a mess to begin the 2025-26 campaign, as the team just isn’t meshing well right now. As a result, an old viral video of Nico Harrison defending his […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers (7-2) prepare to begin their five-game road trip with a matchup against the Atlanta Hawks (4-5) on Saturday, veteran forward Maxi Kleber reflected on Luka Doncic’s renewed happiness since joining the team last season. Speaking to Khobi Price of the Southern California News Group during media availability, Kleber shared his […]

In a 129-104 blowout, Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon slammed another highlight dunk against the Golden State Warriors, which evoked a funny response from All-Star Nikola Jokic. Almost two weeks removed from a showstopping slam against the Phoenix Suns, Gordon added a new submission for NBA’s dunk of the season, thus far. After Friday’s win, […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers will host the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night. Darius Garland is listed as out on the injury report and will miss the second night of a back-to-back due to load management. Dean Wade (eye contusion) and Larry Nance Jr. (left knee contusion) are both listed as questionable. Here’s everything we know about […]

The Atlanta Hawks (4–5) will be short-handed on Saturday night when they host the surging Los Angeles Lakers (7–2), who enter the matchup on a five-game winning streak. The game tips off at 8:00 p.m. ET on NBA TV. ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk reported Saturday afternoon that Kristaps Porzingis (illness management), Luke Kennard (illness), and Nikola […]

Sacramento Kings veteran Russell Westbrook was in full-blown attack mode against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and his former team, the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Kings faced the Thunder without Domantas Sabonis. Westbrook, looking to the King’s loss on the road to Oklahoma City earlier this season, had words for Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander before drawing a second […]

On Friday, the Chicago Bulls got all of Giannis Antetokounmpo and then some, ask Ayo Dosunmu. As a result, the Bulls lost 126-110 for their second loss of the season. In the process, Giannis came away with 41 points, 15 rebounds, and nine assists. Afterward, Matas Buzelis took time out to discuss what it will take […]

A lot has changed for the Boston Celtics. Two years after winning a championship and reigning supreme at the top of the NBA, the Celtics have shifted course, especially after Jayson Tatum’s Achilles injury. While new faces are getting used to being in Boston and learning a new system, the Celtics’ veterans are setting the […]

Former Cleveland Cavaliers guard Isaac Okoro is set to officially make his return to Rocket Arena on Saturday night with the Chicago Bulls. Both teams will be on the second night of a back-to-back in an NBA Central Division clash between two of the Eastern Conference’s top three. Okoro initially came back to tip off […]

Fresh off a championship win, the Oklahoma City Thunder are on top of the Western Conference rankings with an impressive 9-1 record through their first 10 games. The team is certainly focused, as center Isaiah Hartenstein shares some insight about everyone’s mindset early in the season. While talking with media members, Hartenstein claimed that he […]