NBA Articles - Page 22

The Denver Nuggets’ 136-131 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night wasn’t just another regular-season win. At one point, Denver was down as much as 20 points, and things were looking bleak. On top of that, the Nuggets were on their second night of a back-to-back, so powering through a comeback against a […]

On Thursday night, the Milwaukee Bucks had the opportunity to look like a million bucks (pun intended) as they went to Kaseya Center to face the Miami Heat in their first game since Bam Adebayo’s insane 83-point outing. Adebayo was never going to be able to repeat that bonkers performance, especially not against a more […]

No one scored 83 points on Thursday night in the Association, but someone erupted for a 50-point triple-double, courtesy of none other than Los Angeles Lakers superstar guard Luka Doncic. The former NBA scoring champion ripped the Bulls’ defense to shreds with a performance to remember. In just 37 minutes, Doncic racked up 51 points […]

Jaylen Brown has expanded his game this season out of necessity, as this was his first season as the undisputed number one option for the Boston Celtics amid Jayson Tatum’s lengthy absence due to a ruptured Achilles tendon. Brown has responded with his best season as a pro, and even with Tatum returning, he remains […]

Despite having crucial players miss the action with their respective injuries, the Boston Celtics and Oklahoma City Thunder put up a barnburner of a fight against each other on Thursday night. Going up against the reigning champion brought out the best in Jaylen Brown and company; Brown, in particular, had an excellent outing, putting up […]

ATLANTA – There have been a few times throughout the Atlanta Hawks’ win streak where they’ve had to turn it up a notch in the fourth quarter. They just had to do it a few nights ago against the Dallas Mavericks, and they had to do it again against the Brooklyn Nets. That notch turned […]

Not even the threat of automatic suspension stopped Los Angeles Lakers superstar guard Luka Doncic from playing with some attitude, at least during one moment, in Thursday night’s home game against the visiting Chicago Bulls. During a possession in the first half, Doncic swished in a step-back jumper with Bulls forward Matas Buzelis’ outstretched arm […]

The 2025-26 season has long been lost for the Milwaukee Bucks, but Giannis Antetokounmpo is not just giving up without a fight. Despite all the trade rumors involving him, he’s proven to be as committed of a star as there can be for a floundering Bucks franchise, but on Thursday, they fell to 27-38 on […]

The Denver Nuggets were supposed to be exhausted on Thursday night. Coming off a dominant blowout win over the Houston Rockets just 24 hours prior and losing an hour to a time change on the flight to Texas, the stage was set for a “scheduled loss” against the San Antonio Spurs. Instead, Nikola Jokic decided […]

The highly anticipated game between the San Antonio Spurs and the Denver Nuggets on Thursday lived up to the hype as both teams battled until the final buzzer. In the end, the Nuggets escaped with the win, 136-131. It was a possible preview of the conference finals, and who would not like a head-to-head series […]

MIAMI – There’s no denying that the talk of the sports world has been Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo scoring 83 points on Tuesday night against the Washington Wizards, passing Kobe Bryant’s 81 as the second-highest scoring game. While there’s been a debate about the “ethics” of the Heat captain’s 83-point outing, the big man […]

Despite not being on the second night of a back-to-back, the San Antonio Spurs were without Victor Wembanyama for a huge matchup against the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night. Wembanyama ended up being held out of action due to right ankle soreness, and the Spurs definitely could have used him to finish off a Nuggets […]

There are many hierarchies in the NBA. Fans can argue about how players can flaunt contracts, marketing deals, and draft status forever. The only real ranking system that matters in a locker room is the talent component when all the chips are down. Trey Murphy III and Dejounte Murray have had their moments over the […]

It was back to regular programming for the Miami Heat on Thursday night, as Bam Adebayo, in the game after scoring the second-most points in a single game in the history of the association (83 points), recorded just 21 points in their 112-105 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. No one realistically expected Adebayo to reach […]

Injury problems have plagued the Orlando Magic all season long, and on Thursday night, another one of their rotation players fell prey to the injury bug. In the aftermath of the Magic’s 136-131 win over the Washington Wizards, an unfortunate development beset the team, what with Jonathan Isaac having suffered a knee injury after being […]

With there being only a month remaining in the regular season, it doesn’t feel too early anymore to discuss the NBA playoff picture. The Western Conference, as always, is very competitive, with there being a few teams being bunched up in the middle seeds behind the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs — with […]

Miami Heat forward Bam Adebayo had a historic night after scoring 83 points against the Washington Wizards on Tuesday, March 10. Adebayo now holds the second-most points scored in a single game in NBA history, replacing the late Kobe Bryant’s 81-point game. The Miami guard is now sitting behind Walt Chamberlain’s 100-point game in 1962. While […]

Whenever a player is being mentioned in the same sentence as Wilt Chamberlain, they have done something extremely rare and historic. That is what Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has achieved, as the Oklahoma City Thunder’s reigning MVP just broke a record that has stood untouched with nobody coming close to it since 1963. With yet another 20-plus-point […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers’ injury report popped up for their game on Thursday against the Chicago Bulls, there was a surprising addition in veteran guard Marcus Smart. Smart had just played 31 minutes in the team’s win against the Minnesota Timberwolves, providing his usual energy and intensity. Marcus Smart was originally listed as questionable […]

The basketball world is still reeling from the historic 83-point explosion Edrice “Bam” Adebayo unleashed against the Washington Wizards on Tuesday. While some purists spent the last 48 hours debating the “ethics” of his performance, pointing to the NBA-record 43 free throw attempts and the late-game intentional fouling, the Miami Heat center showed on Thursday […]

The Milwaukee Bucks suffered a blow against the Miami Heat at Kaseya Center on Thursday after Ousmane Dieng was ruled out for the remainder of the contest due to illness. Dieng has been playing well since the Bucks acquired him from the Chicago Bulls before the trade deadline, even instantly earning a starting spot. Milwaukee […]

The Detroit Pistons are looking to get back on track after recently going through a slump, which saw them lose four straight games. They stopped the bleeding on Tuesday with a rout of the Brooklyn Nets, 138-100. The Pistons are 7-5 since their brawl with the Charlotte Hornets in February, which some believe impeded the […]

Undoubtedly, Isaiah Stewart is one of the most fiery players in the NBA. A personality fitting for the Detroit Pistons, an organization known for its aggressive style. Now, Stewart is letting into his mindset that enables him to go out on the floor and raise hell, per The Young Man and The Three Podcast. Ultimately, […]

MIAMI – With Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo coming off his 83-point game on Tuesday night, there’s no denying how the performance will be immortalized in NBA history. As the sports world debates whether the Heat captain’s 83-point night was unethical or not, no one can take away from Adebayo the special night, as its […]

The term “Hall of Famer” is thrown around a lot, but when it comes to Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker, those claims gain more and more merit as time goes on. The five-time All-Star has gotten recognition from many head coaches, but Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle is new on the list. Before Thursday’s […]

MIAMI – As Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo made NBA history in scoring 83 points in the team’s 150-129 win over the Washington Wizards, passing Kobe Bryant’s 81 for the second-highest scoring game ever, the conversation has been polarizing. With the NBA world reacting to the Heat captain’s 83-point night, there has been some pushback, […]

The Atlanta Hawks have had a rollercoaster season. They were believed to be a promising team in an Eastern Conference besieged by injuries to key stars on contenders around the conference. Plus, their 2025 offseason moves made by general manager Onsi Saleh had fans and prognosticators alike interested in what the Hawks could become in […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar guard Luka Doncic has been named to the All-NBA First Team five times in his career. It will stay that way at least after the 2025-26 season in the eyes of former NBA star big man DeMarcus Cousins, who said during a recent episode of the “Run it Back” show Asked […]

After almost two full years of patience, the New Orleans Pelicans are finally getting an extended look at the version of Dejounte Murray that they thought former EVP David Griffin was acquiring. If the past several weeks are any indication, the foundation for the franchise’s future is being built on the 29-year-old’s shoulders. Joe Dumars […]

Stephen Curry is nearing a return to the court for the Golden State Warriors this season. Curry hasn’t appeared in a game since his Jan. 30 performance against the Detroit Pistons. He’s been dealing with a knee injury that sidelined him for all of February and half of March so far. NBA insider Brett Siegel […]

Brooklyn Nets center Day’Ron Sharpe will miss the remainder of the season due to a thumb injury, which will require surgery, the team announced Thursday. “Day’Ron Sharpe has been diagnosed with an ulnar collateral ligament tear in his left thumb. Sharpe, who will require surgery to repair the ligament, will miss the remainder of the […]

The Indiana Pacers will be facing the Phoenix Suns, and there’s a chance they could see the debut of one of their players. Ivica Zubac has been out since he was traded to the Pacers with a left ankle sprain, and there has been some uncertainty if he would play at all this season. With […]

The Los Angeles Lakers might have a playoff dilemma on their hands when it comes using LeBron James. NBA insider Brett Siegel took part in the latest episode of Clutch Scoops with Tomer Azarly on March 12. Los Angeles seems to be playing better without James, but Siegel argues they still need to play him […]

The Rising Stars event over NBA All-Star Weekend gives fans a chance to see some of the top young players in the league from star rookies to standout second-year players. The event has evolved to include standouts from the G League as well, but it’s always two-way contract players and assignment players. This season, Sean […]

The 2026 NBA Finals are scheduled to begin in 12 weeks. While this may seem like a lot of time, the 2025-26 regular season is winding down, and teams are beginning to solidify their status heading into the playoffs. Although the Oklahoma City Thunder are the defending champions and still hold the best record in […]

It’s been a collective group effort for the Atlanta Hawks to get to where they are right now, and the proof is in the pudding. They’ve led the league in assists for most of the season, as sharing the ball has been the driving force behind their success. Everyone has committed to the pass from […]

Recently, Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo etched his name into the NBA record books with an 83-point performance against the Washington Wizards on Tuesday. The epic performance moved Adebayo past Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s 81-point game two decades ago against the Toronto Raptors, and he now only trails Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-point output for […]

Former NBA star Dwight Howard officially announced his retirement through a post on social media. Howard took to Instagram to post a video montage of his life from a young child to now, and announced that it was finally time to hang ‘em up. “Woke up today on the 12th of this month and I […]

The Prime docuseries Soul Power: The Legend of the American Basketball Association has reinvigorated interest in the American Basketball Association (ABA). Allowing a younger generation to learn from players who radically transformed the game. Among those was Artis Gilmore. Gilmore played for the Kentucky Colonels from 1971 to 1976. His 7-foot-2 stature, trademark afro, and […]