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The marquee meeting between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Denver Nuggets on Friday came to a head in the fourth quarter when Lu Dort and Nikola Jokic got into a physical altercation. Dort was ejected for his hard foul, while Jokic and Jaylin Williams, who joined the fracas, were each called for a technical […]

The Los Angeles Lakers snapped a three-game losing streak following their 129-101 win against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday. The Lakers showed the type of complete effort from start to finish that head coach JJ Redick has been asking for the entire season. Some of the Lakers’ issues this season can be chalked up […]

To go fully bald or not to: this is the question every man grapples with at least once in his life. No man ever has any control over their genetics, except for, perhaps, the one percent within the one percent who are uber rich and are into genetic modification. But there are times where it’s […]

Nolan Traore is finding his footing with the Brooklyn Nets. The 19-year-old rookie has impressed with his poise as the team’s lead ball-handler after earning a starting role. He turned in another encouraging performance against fellow Frenchman Victor Wembanyama during Brooklyn’s loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday. Wembanyama, who first met Traore during […]

Over the years, player agent Rich Paul has seen his clout grow. Many believe that he has become one of the most influential figures in the NBA with his work at Klutch Sports, including handling Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. Rumors even swirled that Paul and James are planning to buy into an expansion […]

Doc Rivers didn’t hold back on the Milwaukee Bucks’ mistakes throughout their 120-97 blowout loss to the Chicago Bulls on Sunday night. Rivers has been a head coach in the NBA since 1999, representing five teams throughout his coaching career. He currently represents the Bucks, going through his third season with the franchise. Milwaukee has […]

The Dallas Mavericks will have to finish their game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday without one of their key contributors, as Klay Thompson has been ruled out for the rest of the game due to an adductor strain. Thompson finished with seven points on 3-of-8 shooting in 15 minutes off the bench. Klay […]

For a storied franchise like the Los Angeles Lakers, drama will always be present, especially behind the scenes. A person who is quite familiar with it is Rob Pelinka, who is concurrently the team’s president of basketball operations and general manager. Pelinka, who was hired by the Purple and Gold in 2017, has been navigating […]

Walter Clayton Jr. achieved an impressive rookie feat with his performance in the Memphis Grizzlies’ 125-106 win over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday night. Clayton is going through the rookie campaign of his NBA career, having enjoyed an incredible collegiate career that includes a national championship with the Florida Gators. He started the 2025-26 season […]

It is not a secret that LeBron James is chasing another ring before he walks off into the sunset. While the Los Angeles Lakers are having a tough campaign, they are still in the thick of the fight, and it is never wise to bet against a team featuring James and Luka Doncic. James has […]

Ahead of facing the Dallas Mavericks, Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault responded to Denver Nuggets head coach David Adelman’s recent remarks over Lu Dort’s flagrant-2 against Nikola Jokic in Friday’s win. Adelman called out Thunder’s Daigneault for his take on Dort’s ejection, which was mentioned by a reporter to Daigneault before Sunday’s matchup […]

At last, Josh Giddey and the Chicago Bulls ended their agonizing 11-game losing skid. Behind Giddey’s incredible all-around performance on Sunday against the visiting Milwaukee Bucks at the United Center in Chicago, the Bulls pulled off a 120-97 victory — their first win since a Feb. 1 meeting with the Miami Heat on the road. […]

Karl-Anthony Towns and the New York Knicks faced a litmus test when they hosted Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Sunday. Towns, in particular, needed to embrace the challenge of matching up against Wembanyama. So, that’s exactly what he did. The Knicks beat the Spurs, 114-89, to end their […]

The New Orleans Pelicans will not have the services of hulking forward Zion Williamson for Sunday night’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Los Angeles. With the former Duke Blue Devils ruled out for that contest because of a lower-body injury, his personal-best streak of NBA games played has come […]

Stephen Curry got a major update on his injury recovery timeline as the Golden State Warriors await his return to the court this season. Curry has been on the sidelines since his last on-court appearance on Jan. 30 against the Detroit Pistons. He is nursing a knee injury that kept him on the sidelines throughout […]

NEW YORK – The New York Knicks traded every first-round pick they could to build their team, putting pressure on Walt Perrin and his scouting department to make the most of any remaining opportunities in the draft. On Sunday, Mohamed Diawara, the 51st overall selection in 2025 and only Knick rookie, scored 14 points in […]

Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs have finally cooled off. After going on a scorching 11-game winning streak, the Spurs took a stumble on Sunday, as their run was halted in a 114-89 loss at the hands of Mikal Bridges and the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden in New York. Losses have […]

On Sunday afternoon, the New York Knicks picked up one of their most impressive wins of the season with a home demolition of the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs came into this game riding an 11-game win streak, but that flame was quickly put out by a Knicks defense that showed up in full force […]

Victor Wembanyama sparked theories of “regression” following an ugly night against Toronto. That criticism intensified Sunday after the New York Knicks’ 114-89 trouncing of the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday. Wemby delivered the double-double of 25 points and 13 rebounds. But New York forced him into costly turnovers (seven on the night). The second-year player […]

The Boston Celtics are preparing to host their archrival Philadelphia 76ers Sunday night, and while Philadelphia big man Joel Embiid won’t be in the lineup, it is not likely to be an easy night for the home team. The Sixers have won three games in a row and are attempting to climb in the Eastern […]

Denver Nuggets head coach David Adelman isn’t done defending All-Star Nikola Jokic for his response to Lu Dort’s flagrant-2 in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 127-121 win in overtime on Friday. During his postgame press conference, Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault never criticized Dort for his flagrant-2. Instead, Daigneault hoped the play would be called the […]

Memphis Grizzlies big man Zach Edey is getting more rough news about his health. Edey needs an additional surgery on his ankle, per the team. This is the second ankle surgery Edey will have had since June 2025. This latest surgery is expected to relieve bone stress in his ankle and also resolve ongoing discomfort. […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have been sliding down the Eastern Conference standings in recent weeks as they await the return of Giannis Antetokounmpo. The star has been out of the lineup for over a month due to a calf issue, with the team surprising many by opting to keep him through the All-Star break last month. […]

The New York Knicks put an end to the San Antonio Spurs’ 11-game winning streak on Sunday, picking up the 114-89 victory. The win moves New York to 38-22 on the season, 6.5 games back of the Detroit Pistons for the top record in the East. SNY’s Ian Begley says a much-maligned trade acquisition was […]

The New Orleans Pelicans’ improved play continued, grabbing their fourth straight victory following their 115-105 win against the Utah Jazz on Saturday. However, one of the major concerns after the game was the status of Pelicans star Zion Williamson who left the game due to an injury. Pelicans head coach James Borrego didn’t quite have […]

Recently, the Philadelphia 76ers got some tough news when it was announced that big man Joel Embiid would be sidelined due to an oblique strain. The injury occurred during a recent home win over the Miami Heat, and came about just as Embiid was returning from a recent shin ailment that caused him to miss […]

On Sunday evening, the Atlanta Hawks will hit the floor to take on the Portland Trail Blazers, in search of their fourth straight victory. Jalen Johnson is on the injury report for this one and is available to play after being listed as questionable due to left hip flexor irritation. Here’s everything we know about […]

At the end of a rough month, Coby White finally made his Charlotte Hornets home debut against the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night. The 26-year-old was surprised by retired North Carolina head coach Roy Williams, who sat courtside at the Spectrum Center to support his former pupil. Williams has attended White’s NBA games before, […]

The Golden State Warriors fell back into the loss column on Saturday evening with a blowout home defeat at the hands of the Los Angeles Lakers. It was yet another missed game for point guard Stephen Curry, who has been dealing with a knee injury since well before the All-Star break, and has watched his […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves will be facing the Denver Nuggets to end the week, and one of their key players is on the injury report. Julius Randle is dealing with low back spasms, and it was initially uncertain if he would be able to suit up in this matchup. The Timberwolves and Nuggets always battle when […]

SAN FRANCISCO – While the Golden State Warriors got stomped by the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night, there was still plenty of reason to celebrate for Gui Santos and the Dubs. Santos and the Warriors agreed to a three-year contract extension worth $15 million, with a player option in 2028-29, according to ClutchPoints’ Brett […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers will be facing off against the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday, and they’re set to get one of their key players back. James Harden has missed the past few games after he was diagnosed with a right thumb fracture, but he didn’t get surgery and is now available to play in Brooklyn. Here […]

Veteran center DeAndre Jordan has played with some of the most combustible personalities in NBA history, so he knows a thing or two about keeping your cool. Following the New Orleans Pelicans’ 115-105 victory over the Utah Jazz on Saturday, Jordan made sure to give a shoutout to rookie Jeremiah Fears for a different kind […]

Luka Doncic might be the face of the Los Angeles Lakers, but that doesn’t exempt him from some classic locker room hazing. After the Lakers steamrolled the Golden State Warriors 129-101 on Saturday night, the birthday boy decided to air out some grievances regarding his teammates’ gift-giving habits, or lack thereof. During his on-court interview […]

Things change quickly in the NBA. The Los Angeles Lakers celebrated a 129-101 win over the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center, with LeBron James running the show with 20 first-half points. Luka Doncic, who celebrated his 27th birthday on February 28, top-scored with 26 points while Austin Reaves had 18 to round off a […]

The Dallas Mavericks are digging for gold in the G League, and they think they’ve found a gem. According to league sources, Dallas is signing guard John Poulakidas to a two-way contract, bringing a sharpshooting Ivy League standout to the Big D. Poulakidas, a Yale University product and former Ivy League Tournament MVP, has been […]

The Denver Nuggets have lost two of their last three games and will now host the Minnesota Timberwolves at Ball Arena in Denver. Minnesota comes into this game off the back of two straight wins, the latest coming against the Los Angeles Clippers away from home. Both teams are tied at 37-23 for the season […]

LeBron James continues to rewrite the record books, and his latest milestone puts him in the rarest of company in Los Angeles Lakers history. During Saturday night’s 129-101 victory over the Golden State Warriors, the “King” officially joined Kobe Bryant as the only players to ever record 1,000 made three-pointers in a Lakers uniform. James […]

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal didn’t hold back on Deandre Ayton’s comments about Clint Capela following the Los Angeles Lakers center’s struggles this season. Ayton is going through the eighth year of his NBA career, his first with the Lakers. Despite playing alongside the likes of LeBron James and Luka Doncic, Ayton hasn’t been able to […]