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It’s been quite a frantic night for the NBA, with tempers flaring all over just as the All-Star break was looming on the horizon. As something of an encore to the Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets’ all-out brawl earlier on the night, the Minnesota Timberwolves and Atlanta Hawks got into it late in the former’s […]

Nickeil Alexander-Walker was back in a familiar place on Monday as the Atlanta Hawks visited the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. Alexander-Walker played three seasons for the Timberwolves before signing with the Hawks in the offseason on a four-year deal worth $62 million in a sign-and-trade. NAW wanted to stay in Minnesota, but the team’s […]

For only the third time this year, Franz Wagner suited up for the Orlando Magic on Monday night. After missing the last nine games with a left high ankle sprain, Wagner made his presence known in a major way, matching his brother Mo with 14 points in just 17 minutes while shooting 6-of-010 from the […]

Watching the Denver Nuggets operate in the Nikola Jokic era has always required a dual lens. First, fans must trust the Serbian superstar’s generational brilliance. Next, fans must also recognize how thin the margins are around him. Championships demand depth, durability, and timely aggression. Yet at the 2026 NBA trade deadline, Denver opted for restraint. […]

The Detroit Pistons gutted out the win against the Charlotte Hornets, 110-104, at Spectrum Center on Monday, in a game that was marred by a bench-emptying brawl. Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart of the Pistons and Moussa Diabate and Miles Bridges of the Hornets were all ejected in the third quarter for fighting. At first, […]

A clutch shot at the horn gave the Utah Jazz a halftime edge on Monday night when second-year guard Isaiah Collier knocked down a deep three to beat the first-half buzzer. The NBA shared the moment on X (formerly known as Twitter), posting a video of Collier rising and connecting just before time expired to […]

Sion James made an impressive halfcourt shot during the Charlotte Hornets’ matchup against the Detroit Pistons on Monday night. James is halfway through the rookie campaign of his NBA career with the Hornets. He has been productive with his perimeter shooting and playmaking, being a solid contributor off the bench for Charlotte. The young guard […]

The Charlotte Hornets and Detroit Pistons took “physical basketball” to a whole new level on Monday night, and head coach Charles Lee finally reached his breaking point. In a game that already featured a full-scale brawl and four player ejections, Charles Lee found himself headed to the locker room early after a heated exchange with […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder entered the 2026 NBA trade deadline as defending champions. They owned the league’s best record and had the deepest asset chest in basketball. Stability, continuity, and internal growth had carried them to the mountaintop just months earlier. Deadlines, though, don’t reward comfort. They test urgency. Of course, Sam Presti’s front office […]

LOS ANGELES – Following the NBA trade deadline, the Los Angeles Lakers used their open roster spot to sign Kobe Bufkin who had been playing with their G League affiliate in South Bay. The signing happened rather quickly, leaving fans on social media pondering about potential buyout candidates. But prior to the Lakers’ game against […]

The Orlando Magic are finally starting to look like themselves again, and the vibe at the Kia Center is unlike anything we have seen in months. After a grueling stretch marked by injury-induced absences, star forward Franz Wagner made his highly anticipated return to the court on Monday night against the Milwaukee Bucks. The crowd […]

The Golden State Warriors are looking to end their three-game skid at Chase Center as they host the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday. They, however, will have to try to do it without Stephen Curry, who is still out with a runner’s knee. The injury has been bothering Curry since it flared up during a workout […]

The Chicago Bulls do look different following the seven trades, but one constant they have left is Matas Buzelis. On Monday, the Bulls hit the road to play the Brooklyn Nets. In the first quarter, Buzelis showcased his extraordinary hops, per ClutchPoints. While pushing the ball in transition, Terance Mann of the Nets went up […]

The Golden State Warriors made significant news regarding the recovery timeline for veteran star Jimmy Butler III following his ACL injury. Butler tore his ACL in the second half of the Warriors’ blowout win over the Miami Heat on Jan. 19. It took him out for the remainder of the game and ruled him out […]

Off the heels of a historic performance for the San Antonio Spurs, Stephon Castle earned his first career NBA Western Conference Player of the Week.  It’s an honor teammate Victor Wembanyama foresaw following Castle’s 40-point, 12-assist, 12-rebound performance in a 138-125 victory against the Dallas Mavericks. “It’s one of the best stat lines I’ve seen […]

The Charlotte Hornets came into Monday night’s game against the Detroit Pistons with one of the better records in the 2026 calendar year, making it a big game against the best team in the Eastern Conference. But things got ugly in the 3rd quarter that led to multiple ejections. With 7:09 left in the third […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder prospect Nikola Topic will make his G League debut for the OKC Blue on Monday. Topic was diagnosed with testicular cancer this season. Ahead of his first NBA season after missing his rookie campaign due to a season-long left ACL injury, Topic’s cancer diagnosis was a scary setback for […]

Vince Carter made sure Michael Jordan was in the Eastern Conference’s starting lineup one last time for the 2003 NBA All-Star Game. Jordan was playing the final year of his legendary career with the Washington Wizards during the 2002-03 campaign. Even at age 40, he still showcased strong performances as one of the best veteran […]

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat wanting to reach a high ceiling this season, the one area that has been holding back the team has been the injuries, with players coming in and out of the lineup. As the Heat are past the trade deadline and look to head into the All-Star break with positive […]

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat taking on the Utah Jazz on Monday night, which is the final home game until after the All-Star break, the dominant win over the Washington Wizards on Sunday, 132-101, displayed something fans have been clamoring for. Besides the game showcasing Heat’s Bam Adebayo posterizing Kel’el Ware, it’s them being […]

About two weeks before the NBA trade deadline, LA Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue said the team expected to have a relatively quiet trade deadline. Fast forward to Thursday’s deadline, and both James Harden and Ivica Zubac have been traded from the franchise. The Clippers traded James Harden to the Cleveland Cavaliers the Tuesday before […]

The Phoenix Suns have been one of the surprises of the NBA season thus far, sitting in solid postseason position after many expected this to be a rebuilding year. The rationale for that expectation was the team’s trade of Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets this past summer, ending a disastrous 2.5-year run that amounted […]

Upon the exciting news of Boston Celtics’ Jayson Tatum resuming 5-on-5 work amid recovery, the six-time All-Star will be practicing with the Maine Celtics, Boston’s G League team, in his next step to return from an Achilles injury. The team announced Tatum’s stint in Maine, per the Celtics’ X, formerly Twitter. “Jayson Tatum will be […]

The Indiana Pacers received bad news regarding Johnny Furphy’s right ACL injury following an MRI on Monday. Furphy reportedly suffered a right ACL injury, according to HoopsHype’s Michael Sotto. “Indiana Pacers swingman Johnny Furphy underwent an MRI today, which confirmed he has a torn right ACL,” HoopsHype reported. “Furphy, a key contributor who the organization […]

In 2023, Mark Cuban sold his majority stake in the Dallas Mavericks to Patrick Dumont. Since then, the Mavericks have been to the NBA Finals, but following that, there has been a lot of shakeup in the organization. In an attempt to get the franchise back in order, there is an investor group looking to […]

The Memphis Grizzlies had a surprising NBA trade deadline, signaling they are close to hitting the reset button as they shipped Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Utah Jazz. In the aftermath of the deadline, the Grizzlies waived veterans Eric Gordon and Georges Niang, opening up one roster spot. The Grizzlies temporarily filled their 15th roster […]

For as long as Tyronn Lue has been head coach of the LA Clippers, he’s been able to rely on center Ivica Zubac and his availability to hold down the for his team. After the 2026 NBA trade deadline, Zubac is no longer a member of the Clippers, signaling a transition for the franchise. The […]

This year’s MVP race has been very intriguing because of how injuries have dictated the rankings. Health always plays a big factor in determining every award and the eventual NBA champion, but it seems like when one MVP candidate gets off the injury list this season, another one is added. That is exactly what has […]

Oklahoma City Thunder veteran Alex Caruso is excited for Jalen Williams’ return after missing the previous 10 games. The shorthanded Thunder, playing without All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for the third consecutive game, will look to avoid a three-game skid when they face the Los Angeles Lakers on the road. At the team’s morning shootaround, Caruso talked […]

The LA Clippers made a couple of surprising moves at the NBA trade deadline, first sending star guard James Harden to the Cleveland Cavaliers in a trade for Darius Garland. The second move might’ve been even more surprising, with the Clippers trading Ivica Zubac to the Indiana Pacers for Bennedict Mathurin, Isaiah Jackson, and a […]

The Miami Heat host the Utah Jazz on Monday night, with both Bam Adebayo and Norman Powell on the injury report. Adebayo is probably while Powell is questionable. Adebayo had been dealing with a hip injury while Powell has back tightness. Here is everything we know about Bam Adebayo and Norman Powell’s injury status going […]

One of the biggest talking points in the NBA in recent seasons has been the league’s tanking problem, with teams intentionally losing games in order to improve their draft lottery odds. With a talented 2026 class coming up, many teams have already kick-started those efforts, with the Utah Jazz shamelessly pulling their starters to help […]

Coming out of UCLA, Lonzo Ball was one of the most hyped NBA Draft prospects in recent memory. He was a highlight waiting to happen in high school at Chino Hills, which led to him becoming an amateur basketball sensation. Ball would go on to become the number two pick in the 2017 NBA Draft. […]

The Utah Jazz’s trade for Jaren Jackson Jr. surprised many fans for a team with a fringe All-Star in Lauri Markkanen, and the third-worst record in the Western Conference. Still, the Jazz reportedly hope to land one of the better odds for the number one pick in this year’s draft. However, as one NBA executive […]

With the NBA trade deadline over, teams are still trying to find ways to improve their team. Following the deadline, there is always a few players that may get waived throughout the process, and teams line up to sign them to their team. This year, one of those players was Lonzo Ball, who was traded […]

The LA Clippers seemingly decided to blow it up at the NBA trade deadline, opting for young players and draft picks over established veteran stars. James Harden and Ivica Zubac were jettisoned with Darius Garland, Bennedict Mathurin, Isaiah Jackson and two first-round picks in their place. And supposedly, rival teams tried to pry away the […]

The Washington Wizards recently made a splash by acquiring Anthony Davis from the Dallas Mavericks at the NBA trade deadline. The move gives Washington two All-Star caliber players to build around in Davis and Trae Young, whom the team acquired from the Atlanta Hawks a month ago. Recently, it was announced that Davis would likely […]

The Atlanta Hawks will be facing off against the Minnesota Timberwolves to start the week, and it looks like they could be without some key players during the matchup. Dyson Daniels was listed on the injury report with right ankle inflammation a day before the game, but there has been a new player added. Jalen […]

The company that Stephon Castle now keeps in NBA history following a 40 point, 12 rebound and 12 assist performance is ridiculous. And it’s not lost on the young San Antonio Spurs star. “Having a game like this is definitely a dream come true.” "Having a game like this is definitely a dream come true…" […]