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Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd emphasized trust as a key factor in the team’s recent progress, highlighting rookie point guard Ryan Nembhard following Tuesday night’s 131–130 win over the Denver Nuggets. Kidd addressed his confidence in Nembhard during his postgame presser with Noah Weber of The Smoking Cuban, explaining why the 22-year-old has continued […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been rolling lately, currently sitting at 20-10 after a recent home victory over the New York Knicks. Anthony Edwards is back in the lineup after a brief absence, and he torched the Knicks to the tune of 38 points on Tuesday evening. Recently, Edwards showed off his eclectic personality during an […]

On Tuesday evening, the Houston Rockets suffered their second straight puzzling loss with a road defeat at the hands of the Los Angeles Clippers. Just two days after dropping a game against the lowly Sacramento Kings, the Rockets were unable to bounce back against the 8-21 Clippers, ultimately falling by a final score of 128-108. […]

With the Atlanta Hawks hovering below .500, trade speculation around the franchise has intensified. The latest proposal making the rounds links Atlanta to the Chicago Bulls in a potential deal centered on Kristaps Porzingis, with guards Coby White and veteran center Nikola Vucevic coming back in return. ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel reported Tuesday that […]

In a 130-110 win, All-Star Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs sent a message to the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder. Wembanyama and the Spurs can’t wait for Christmas, coming off a pair of wins that equate to half of the losses in the NBA-leading Thunder’s 26-4 record. After a blowout victory, where Victor’s 101-game streak […]

On Tuesday evening, the Chicago Bulls picked up their fourth straight win with a road victory over the Atlanta Hawks, marking the second straight game they won in Atlanta. The Bulls were trailing this game throughout most of the way, but ended up coming from behind to get the win with a late fourth quarter […]

Trade speculation surrounding the Milwaukee Bucks intensified this week after Bill Simmons revealed head coach Doc Rivers’ long-standing admiration for Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. The discussion emerged on the latest episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast as Milwaukee continues to explore ways to add talent around former MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. Simmons said Rivers […]

On Tuesday evening, the Denver Nuggets dropped back into the loss column with a narrow road loss at the hands of the Dallas Mavericks. The Nuggets had a chance to win this game late, down by one point with seven seconds to go, and Jamal Murray predictably dropped the ball off to superstar Nikola Jokic […]

The NBA on Christmas Day always delivers terrific matchups, some of which give us a glimpse as to how the rest of the season will play out. This year will be no different, as the final game of the night between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets features two teams with serious NBA Finals aspirations, […]

The Golden State Warriors have won two straight games, including a recent blowout victory over the Orlando Magic, but the story that has generated the most headlines was the sideline spat between power forward Draymond Green and head coach Steve Kerr, which resulted in Green storming off to the locker room. Green did not end […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were once again dominated in a second straight game, and this time it came in the hands of the Phoenix Suns, as they lost 132-108. Though they were without Luka Doncic, they still had enough talent on the floor to keep things competitive, but that was not what happened. The Suns […]

JJ Redick did not hide his frustration following the Los Angeles Lakers 132-108 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night, calling out an anonymous player for a mental lapse on the defensive end. Speaking postgame, Redick referenced a breakdown that underscored what he described as a lack of defensive awareness within the rotation, particularly […]

Brooklyn Nets rookie Ben Saraf is attempting to find his groove in the G League. After struggling during two NBA stints early this season, Saraf is seeing extended minutes at point guard with the Long Island Nets. His latest performance could earn him another opportunity with Brooklyn. Saraf scored 40 points on 14-of-26 shooting from […]

There was trouble in paradise a few nights ago for the Golden State Warriors, as head coach Steve Kerr and Draymond Green got into a shouting match during a timeout against the Orlando Magic. That led to Green leaving the huddle, going to the locker room, and not returning to the game. Instead, he walked […]

Former NBA player Tim Legler explained how rare it is to see the kind of altercation we witnessed between Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr and Draymond Green. Kerr downplayed his in-game argument with Green during his postgame media availability, following a 120-97 win against the Orlando Magic. However, Green’s actions of leaving a […]

This season has not been kind to the Sacramento Kings. At 7-23 this season, there hasn’t been a lot of bright spots for the team over the last few months. Against the Detroit Pistons, the contrast between the surging Detroit squad and the struggling Sacramento team couldn’t have been any more obvious. Despite losing to […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Washington Wizards wing Cam Whitmore hasn’t played since his team’s 146-101 loss to the Boston Celtics on Dec. 4, and it’s unclear when he will return. The 21-year-old has been diagnosed with a blood clot named “deep vein thrombosis” in his right shoulder, via ESPN’s Shams Charania. “Washington Wizards forward Cam Whitmore […]

The San Antonio Spurs (22-7) are in the midst of a new, exciting era of basketball, so it only makes sense for the team to unveil a new tradition in the Frost Bank Center. Tuesday night was the perfect time to break it out. Following a 130-110 win versus the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City […]

The Dallas Mavericks continue to see tangible proof that Cooper Flagg is far ahead of schedule, and Tuesday night’s dramatic win over the Denver Nuggets may have been the clearest example yet. In an extremely tightly contested 131-130 victory, Dallas survived a late Denver rally after leading by as many as 18 points. While Nikola […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have squared off against the Phoenix Suns three times in the past three weeks, with the latest resulting in a 132-108 loss on Tuesday night. The Lakers have gone 1-2 in those three games, with the Suns throwing everything they have at the purple and gold. Following the Lakers’ recent loss […]

Asked continuously about why his team has all of a sudden found a groove, Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson repeatedly kept bringing up one person. Not coincidentally, Cavs All-Star Donovan Mitchell looked at the same guy: Sam Merrill. Put aside the fact that he scored 22 points on 6-of-10 from long distance in a […]

Karl-Anthony Towns was deeply hurt when the Minnesota Timberwolves traded him to the New York Knicks in a shocking move last year. He never saw it coming, as he envisioned himself playing for the Timberwolves for the foreseeable future. But he has since moved on from the painful development, as he has endeared himself to […]

PHOENIX– If anyone knows a good offensive game, it’s Devin Booker. The Phoenix Suns shooting guard has been at the top of every scouting report ever since he was in the league. However, Dillon Brooks might be taking that title from him. He posted 25 points on 10-15 shooting from the field, but no other […]

Although Chet Holmgren is an impressive young talent who was a core member of a championship team, few people believe he is presently superior to Victor Wembanyama. The San Antonio Spurs center is already an All-Star who could earn an All-NBA selection in the near future, and yet, he apparently still feels the need to […]

The Atlanta Hawks have not had much injury luck this season, and most of them have come from frontcourt players at the end of the bench. In a span of just two weeks, the Hawks have lost three G League players to season-ending injuries: Jacob Toppin, Eli Ndiaye, and, most recently, N’Faly Dante. The Hawks […]

Santa Klaws came to town a little early as Kawhi Leonard led the Los Angeles Clippers past the Houston Rockets, 128-108, at Intuit Dome on Tuesday. Leonard was definitely anything but nice to the Rockets, exploding for 41 points on 16-of-23 from the field. He also added eight rebounds and five assists as he gift-wrapped […]

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered their first back-to-back losses this season following their 132-108 defeat against the Phoenix Suns. They had been coming off a loss to the LA Clippers this past Saturday, and the Lakers will be looking to right the ship and get back in the win column as they host the Houston […]

ATLANTA, GA – It wasn’t like the last game, but the result was the same. The Atlanta Hawks trailed for most of the first game against the Chicago Bulls two days ago, but they were able to give themselves a chance late. Unfortunately, they fell 152-150, with another chance of getting revenge in the next […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder will have an extra chip on their shoulder when they host the San Antonio Spurs on Christmas Day. Fortunately for the Spurs, Victor Wembanyama already knows that. The Spurs dominated the Thunder, 130-110, at Frost Bank Center on Tuesday, dealing the defending champions two of their four losses after eliminating them […]

Remember when Cooper Flagg started slow? Yeah, neither do Dallas Mavericks fans. The rookie phenom is blossoming into a top option before everyone’s eyes, exhibiting amazing skill and confidence in the month of December. The concerns about his offensive aggression have quickly evaporated into the atmosphere. Flagg’s latest show-stealing performance came against the always dangerous […]

PHOENIX– The Phoenix Suns might’ve had their most efficient game of the season in their 132-108 thrashing of the Los Angeles Lakers. While the game was headlined initially by the Dillon Brooks and LeBron James feud, that wasn’t even a factor in the outcome. The Suns had a playmaking frenzy, with 35 assists and only […]

Karl-Anthony Towns had a monster effort, but the New York Knicks fell short against the Minnesota Timberwolves, 115-104, at Target Center on Tuesday. With Jalen Brunson sitting out due to an ankle injury, Towns picked up the cudgels for the Knicks, finishing with a double-double of 40 points and 13 rebounds. He shot 14-of-24 from […]

The New York Knicks leaned on unexpected depth Tuesday night, as rookie guard Tyler Kolek delivered a breakthrough performance in his first NBA start. With the Knicks dealing with significant backcourt injuries, Kolek stepped into an expanded role and produced a new career high vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves. The start for Kolek came out of […]

Another day, another impressive showing from Cooper Flagg. The fast-rising rookie led the Dallas Mavericks over the Denver Nuggets in a nail-biting finish, 131-130, at American Airlines Center on Tuesday. Flagg finished with a game-high 33 points on 14-of-21 shooting. He also had nine rebounds and nine assists in a triple-double. With his all-around performance, […]

The silver lining to the Sacramento Kings’ ongoing injury woes is that Keegan Murray has received more opportunities on offense lately. Considering all the question marks surrounding the franchise, management earnestly wants to see the former No. 4 overall draft pick take the next step in his development. However, that can only truly happen if […]

MIAMI – While the Miami Heat were trying to get out of its current funk ahead of Tuesday night’s contest against the Toronto Raptors, the team once again disappointed, falling 112-91, marking their eighth loss in the last nine games. As the Heat remain in its massive slump, the result of Tuesday’s game still came […]

Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch has always been a big fan of Rudy Gobert. After their win on Tuesday, he once again reminded everyone how important the defensive-minded big man is to their quest for glory. Gobert helped the Timberwolves upend the Knicks, 115-104, at Target Center to claim their third straight win. Gobert had […]

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered their second consecutive loss following their 132-108 defeat at the hands of the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday. The Lakers have been dealing with injury issues to key players all season, and the latest to suffer some sort of ailment was reserve big man Jaxson Hayes. Jaxson Hayes suffered an apparent […]

Draymond Green continues to find himself in the headlines as the Golden State Warriors go through a difficult 2025-26 campaign. On top of that, the veteran star might be having frustration towards his defensive assignments. Green is going through the 14th season of his NBA career, all with the Warriors. He’s had the privilege of […]