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The NBA 2K26 Season 3 Release Date arrives soon, with the developers sharing new patch notes for the Season 3 update. Overall, this brand new season brings new content across a variety of modes like MyCAREER and MyTEAM. The update comes with a ton of fixes in gameplay, as well as modes like The City, […]

DeAndre Ayton and LeBron James shared the court as teammates for the first time on Tuesday night, but according to Ayton, their connection actually goes back much further than anyone realized. After the Los Angeles Lakers’ 140-126 win over the Utah Jazz, Ayton revealed a fascinating story during his postgame comments. The big man told […]

LeBron James returned to action for the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night after missing the first 14 games of the season with sciatica. The 40-year-old finished with 11 points and 12 assists in the Lakers’ 140-126 victory over the Utah Jazz, securing his double-double in the fourth quarter to officially start his record 23rd […]

At long last, LeBron James stepped into the spotlight for his much-awaited season debut, and the Los Angeles Lakers made sure the moment landed with authority. Under the bright lights, JJ Redick praised every piece of the performance as the Utah Jazz tried to keep pace in a 140-126 Lakers win. LeBron delivered 11 points […]

There’s just something about the Golden State Warriors losing to teams missing their star player. The Dubs’ three-game winning streak came to an end at the hands of Paolo Banchero-less Orlando Magic, falling 121-113 in their fifth game of a six-game road trip. While Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler combined for 67 points, the Warriors’ […]

LeBron James made his return to the hardwood on Tuesday night after a 14-game absence due to sciatica, helping the Los Angeles Lakers take their 11th win of the new campaign, a 140-125 victory over the Utah Jazz. James had been working towards a return over the past week or so, with one of the […]

On Tuesday night, LeBron James made his much-awaited season debut, marking the start of his 23rd campaign in the NBA — being the first player in NBA history to play that many seasons. And the Los Angeles Lakers could not have gotten off to a better start to the season with James in the lineup, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are rolling, as they moved to 11-4 on the 2025-26 season with a 140-125 win over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night. The vibes are immaculate in the Lakers locker room right now, especially when elder statesman LeBron James made his season debut and put up 11 points and 12 assists […]

LeBron James enjoyed a successful season debut in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 140-126 win versus the Utah Jazz. He shot the ball efficiently despite only scoring 11 points (4-of-7), posted a game-high 12 assists and moved into No. 6 on the all-time 3-point field goals list after surpassing Indiana Pacers great Reggie Miller. When his […]

Amid the Los Angeles Lakers’ strong start to the 2025-26 season, a portion of the Lakers fanbase believed that they can finally move on from LeBron James now that Luka Doncic is the number one option on this roster. But that was folly; James remains a brilliant player who can shapeshift depending on his team’s […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry started out hot in their game against the Orlando Magic at Kia Center on Tuesday, scoring 22 points, including five three-pointers in the first half. He, however, cooled down after the break, as the Magic held on to win, 121-113. After the game, Curry confirmed that he tweaked his […]

LeBron James made his much-anticipated season debut for the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night in a home game against the Utah Jazz. Everything was rocky for the Lakers at first as the Jazz, particularly Keyonte George, seemingly could not miss from beyond the arc. But the Lakers righted the ship, with Luka Doncic essentially […]

The much-awaited return of LeBron James from a sciatica injury looked to be in jeopardy as the Los Angeles Lakers were down against the Utah Jazz in the early goings of the third quarter at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday. The Lakers, however, went on a mini-run to steal the lead, 89-88, after Luka Doncic’s layup. […]

ATLANTA, GA – The Atlanta Hawks were back at home after a West Coast road trip where they went 4-0, and grew a five-game winning streak in the process. Their next opponent was the Detroit Pistons, which was probably one of the toughest they’ve had to face over the past week, as they came in […]

The Golden State Warriors are in the middle of a difficult road trip, as their Wednesday night clash against the Orlando Magic is the fifth of a six-game road trip that’s taken them to five different cities within the span of eight days. In the end, they did not have enough against the Paolo Banchero-less […]

The Brooklyn Nets remained winless at Barclays Center after losing to the Boston Celtics, 113-99. The Nets are now 0-7 at home, as their nightmarish season continues. The Nets kept the game close until the fourth quarter, when they were outscored by the Celtics, 24-14. They took the lead, 90-89, with 9:08 remaining after Michael […]

The milestones just keep on coming for Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward LeBron James. Making his debut in a record-setting 23rd season in the NBA Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena against the Utah Jazz, the four-time NBA Most Valuable Player has come away with another notable accomplishment in his legendary career in the pros, as […]

LOS ANGELES – After a delayed start to the 2025-26 season due to a nerve injury, LeBron James was cleared to make his return to the lineup for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night. James had been sidelined since the start of training camp due to a sciatica issue, and […]

The NBA has fined the Cleveland Cavaliers $100,000 for sitting Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley in Miami last Wednesday. The league released a statement on the matter on Tuesday evening. “The NBA announced today that the Cleveland Cavaliers have been fined $100,000 for violating the league’s Player Participation Policy. The violation occurred when the Cavaliers […]

LeBron James has made more baskets than anyone not named Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, so he should be fairly numb to sinking a bucket during a November game. However, the all-time great surely appreciates what it means to do so in his history-making 23rd NBA campaign. Following a sciatica-induced stint on the sidelines, James made his season […]

The San Antonio Spurs were dealt a massive blow after it was announced that Victor Wembanyama will be sidelined for multiple weeks due to a calf strain. San Antonio was having a phenomenal campaign with Wembanyama leading the way. But in their first game since the unfortunate news, De’Aaron Fox and the Spurs showed that […]

Kevin Love has always been the consummate professional, and even though many thought he would force a buyout, quite understandably, when he was traded to the Utah Jazz in the offseason, he stayed put. Now, he has become an integral piece of the young squad. Love was traded to the Jazz by the Miami Heat […]

After missing the first 14 games of the 2025-26 season, LeBron James will be making his season debut for the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night in a clash against the Utah Jazz. Once that game tips off, it would officially mark the start of James’ 23rd season in the NBA — the most anyone […]

LeBron James is set to make his much-awaited season debut as the Los Angeles Lakers host the Utah Jazz at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday. James was sidelined by a sciatica injury and admitted that he is still working on his stamina. Still, he has been cleared to suit up, and it’s only fitting that he […]

Duke basketball entered the 2025-26 season surrounded by curiosity, pressure, and the lingering shadow of Cooper Flagg’s historic freshman campaign. In true Blue Devil fashion, though, head coach Jon Scheyer’s squad has flipped uncertainty into momentum. Now, thanks to ESPN analyst and Duke legend Jay Williams, the program finds itself in the middle of a […]

LOS ANGELES – Now in his second season as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, JJ Redick has often mentioned the need for the Lakers to be in what he calls, ‘championship shape.’ The team has started off the 2025-26 season at 10-4 which is currently good enough for fourth place in the Western […]

If you aren’t on the Cade Cunningham bandwagon yet, what are you waiting for? With Cunningham leading the way, the Detroit Pistons have become the hottest team in the NBA right now with 10 straight victories. They put their winning streak on the line when they visited the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been without Trae Young for the month of November as he recovers from a sprained MCL, but it’s been no problem for the team. Since Young has been sidelined, the Hawks are 7-2 and are playing good basketball on both sides of the ball. Though it’s been a collective group effort, […]

The Golden State Warriors have one of the oldest rosters in the association. They even added 39-year-old Al Horford to their core that already consisted of 37-year-old Stephen Curry, 36-year-old Jimmy Butler, and 35-year-old Draymond Green. But then the NBA decided to give the Warriors one of the most difficult schedules to start the new […]

The Los Angeles Lakers continue to stack wins early in the 2025-26 season. Their biggest headline this week, though, didn’t come from a box score. It came from a practice clip that lit up social media. A lighthearted exchange between Luka Doncic and Rui Hachimura went viral on Tuesday. It showcased not just humor, but […]

Stephen Curry looked to lead the Golden State Warriors to their fourth straight win as they visited the Orlando Magic at Kia Center on Tuesday. The Warriors made easy work of the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday, 124-106, with Curry not having to do too much as he scored only nine points in 28 minutes. […]

Nearly nine months ago, Devin Booker broke the Phoenix Suns’ all-time franchise scoring record against the Portland Trail Blazers. It took place in Portland and received quite the applause from the opposing crowd. During Tuesday’s shootaround, Booker had the chance to reflect on that milestone. “(Blazers fans) gave me an ovation. Definitely didn’t have to […]

Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors continue their road trip on Tuesday, as they play the Orlando Magic with the hopes of extending their win streak to four games. If the Dubs are to pass their test in Orlando, they are likely to need the two-time NBA Most Valuable Player to have a solid […]

The buddy cop movie that is Jimmy Butler and Buddy Hield was on full display once again on Tuesday as the Golden State Warriors visited the Orlando Magic at Kia Center. The Warriors were looking to extend their winning streak to four games, while the Magic were coming off a tough overtime loss to the […]

The clock is ticking toward the NBA’s trade deadline, and for Tuomas Iisalo’s banged-up Memphis Grizzlies, this season’s calculus is uniquely complex. With the specter of Ja Morant’s injury-riddled availability and long-term commitment levels hanging over every decision, President of Basketball Operations Zach Kleiman operates in a space between present and future. What the Grizzlies […]

The NBA is on the precipice of an injury crisis. With the tempo of the game more intense and fast-paced than ever before, combined with the already arduous grind of the 82-game schedule, it’s hard to ignore the uptick in soft-tissue injuries across the league. Ahead of the Golden State Warriors’ road game against the […]

Jalen Brunson’s injury status for the upcoming New York Knicks game against the Dallas Mavericks in the 2025-26 NBA season has been upgraded to “questionable.” Brunson had been dealing with a Grade 1 sprained right ankle sustained on Nov. 12 during a loss to the Orlando Magic. Brunson joined the team for the current road […]

The Portland Trail Blazers (6-7) have had an uneven campaign to this point, dropping four of their last five games after starting 4-2, but Jrue Holiday has been a welcome addition to the team. He is bringing offensive stability and a wealth of hoops wisdom to Rip City, seamlessly reestablishing himself as a trusted scoring […]

Additional help is on the way for the struggling Sacramento Kings, with forward Keegan Murray, who just signed an extension with the team, reportedly expected to make his debut in the 2025-26 NBA season this coming Thursday against the Memphis Grizzlies. “Kings forward Keegan Murray, who hasn’t played this season after suffering a UCL tear […]