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Brooklyn Nets center Day’Ron Sharpe made a strong case for an expanded role during his first extended opportunity of the season. With Nic Claxton sidelined for the last two games due to personal reasons, Sharpe showcased his potential in a starting role. The fifth-year center averaged 15.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2.5 steals and […]

The Memphis Grizzlies find themselves in a precarious position as the 2026 NBA Trade Deadline looms. Tuomas Iisalo’s injury-riddled roster is clinging to the 10th spot in the Western Conference, barely holding onto the final Play-In Tournament berth with a 15-20 record. One bench-bolstering move, plus a bit of health luck around Ja Morant and […]

The Dallas Mavericks have been a disappointment so far this year, currently sitting at 13-23 ahead of Tuesday night’s game against the Sacramento Kings on the road. The main silver lining for the Mavericks has been the play of rookie number one overall draft pick Cooper Flagg, who seems to be in the driver’s seat […]

As Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs continues his recovery from a right knee MCL contusion, the NBA has moved to formally prohibit a fashion choice that had recently become part of his pregame routine. The league has informed teams that players are no longer permitted to wear headbands around their necks — often styled like […]

Cleveland Cavaliers swingman Max Strus’ left foot needs additional time to heal after the team’s latest evaluation and imaging. On Tuesday afternoon, the team provided an official update on Strus’ status, which revealed that he will not be returning as soon as initially anticipated. “The evaluation and imaging revealed positive progress, but additional time is required […]

Veteran point guard Trae Young’s days with the Atlanta Hawks are numbered, and the Washington Wizards can leverage that situation to aid their rebuild. However, they should only trade for the four-time All-Star if they don’t give up anything important in return. NBA insider Marc Stein reported on Monday that the Wizards “have emerged as […]

Trade speculation surrounding Atlanta Hawks star guard Trae Young continued to intensify Monday after it was revealed that the two sides are working toward a potential deal. As discussions gained traction, former NBA guard Lou Williams identified the Orlando Magic as his preferred destination for the All-Star guard. Williams shared his perspective on the latest […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers will face the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night in the first of two road games in a three-day span. Donovan Mitchell is listed as out on the injury report for rest, meaning he will miss just his third game for the wine and gold this season. There are two questionable starting players […]

BOSTON — On Saturday night, Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown put on a 50-point performance that fans are sure to remember, as he delivered an offensive masterclass that helped the C’s crush the Los Angeles Clippers, 146-115. On Monday night, the Celtics scrapped and clawed with a middling, injured Chicago Bulls squad en route to […]

LeBron James offered emphatic praise for two of the league’s rising stars during a recent episode of Mind the Game, detailing the work habits and on-court growth of Tyrese Maxey and Jalen Johnson after training alongside both players in recent summers. Speaking with co-host Steve Nash, James highlighted Maxey’s consistency and dedication, pointing to early-morning […]

On Monday night, the Philadelphia 76ers suffered their most embarrassing loss of the season with a 125-124 overtime defeat at the hands of the Denver Nuggets, who were playing without all five starters, including the recently-injured Nikola Jokic, in this game. The 76ers got strong games out of both Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey in […]

The Detroit Pistons’ emergence as a contender atop the Eastern Conference standings has intensified speculation about whether the franchise could pursue a major trade, and one prominent league analyst believes Detroit is well-positioned to make a bold move. Following the Pistons’ 121-90 win over the New York Knicks on Monday night, which pushed them to […]

The New York Knicks’ recent slide deepened Monday night with a 121-90 loss to the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons, extending the team’s losing streak to four games and intensifying concerns about its direction midway through the season. Detroit dominated from the opening tip despite being without starters Jalen Duren and Tobias Harris. The Pistons controlled […]

The New York Knicks have been slipping a bit as of late, recently dropping out of second place in the Eastern Conference with a blowout road loss at the hands of the Detroit Pistons. That loss was preceded by home defeats to the Atlanta Hawks and Philadelphia 76ers, and has some fans wondering if the […]

Karl-Anthony Towns believes his struggles this season stem largely from adjusting to the New York Knicks’ offensive system. He said the transition has been tougher than expected and has affected his rhythm on the court. More than two months into the season, Towns admitted that learning head coach Mike Brown’s approach has taken time. His […]

On Monday, the defending champion OKC Thunder were shocked when the Charlotte Hornets won 124-97. In the process, the Hornets officially ended the Thunder’s 45-game winning streak over teams with losing records, per ClutchPoints. Afterwards, Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault gave props to the Hornets, per Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman/Yahoo Sports. “Credit to them,” […]

On Monday night, the Boston Celtics improved to 23-12 with a comfortable home win over the Chicago Bulls, 115-101. The big hero of this game was Anfernee Simons, who poured in 27 points, more than making up for a rare off night from Jaylen Brown on the heels of his 50-point performance against the Los […]

The New York Knicks are living the stat no team wants, right after they celebrated the NBA Cup win over the San Antonio Spurs. However, the glow faded fast as the Knicks’ momentum stalled. Jalen Brunson remains the steady face through it all, and Mike Brown, in his first season as Knicks head coach, has […]

Isiah Thomas offered high praise for Stephen Curry during Monday night’s NBC broadcast following the Golden State Warriors 103-102 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, describing the longtime star as a complete professional who consistently delivers for fans. Thomas, a Hall of Fame guard and former NBA champion, emphasized Curry’s impact beyond the box score, […]

On Tuesday evening, the San Antonio Spurs will hit the road to take on the Memphis Grizzlies. Ja Morant and Victor Wembanyama are both on the injury report and listed as questionable for this contest, Morant with a right calf contusion and Wembanyama with a left knee bone bruise. Here’s everything we know about Morant […]

The Golden State Warriors have won lots of games with Stephen Curry on the roster. While Curry is not walking away from basketball, he was recently asked by a reporter about what it meant to him to change the game forever. Curry delivered a powerful response. “I recognize that, but I haven’t really let that […]

On Monday, the Chicago Bulls were thrown for a loop when Coby White was cleared to play against the Boston Celtics. This comes after a recent calf injury that was supposed to sideline him for at least a week. However, he played a limited 25 minutes against the Celtics as the Bulls lost 115-101. White […]

The NBA rumor mill is spinning fast again, with Anthony Davis and the Dallas Mavericks locked in the middle of fresh trade talk. The noise feels familiar but the stakes do not. Trade buzz is rising ahead of the deadline, and the league is watching how the Mavericks handle one of the biggest names in […]

From music to wrestling to the NFL and now the NBA, rapper Snoop Dogg has done it all. Recently present at the Los Angeles Clippers vs. Golden State Warriors matchup on Peacock, Dogg appeared as an NBA game analyst for NBC Sports. The 54-year-old called the game from courtside alongside Reggie Miller and Terry Gannon, […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder rolled into that December matchup looking unstoppable. They faced the Minnesota Timberwolves with momentum, swagger, and the best record in basketball. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had full control of games, and the Thunder’s season felt steady and inevitable. Then Timberwolves coach Chris Finch lost his temper, got ejected, and the energy shifted inside […]

The Denver Nuggets exhaled as Nikola Jokic avoided the worst-case scenario, and his injury return timeline now centers on optimism. The latest update points to steady progress. The target is, at worst, the All-Star break. That outlook changed the mood fast. It is still a setback. It is also a reminder of how much he […]

When idols become your rivals. That could be a good sentiment for Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker and Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant. The two were teammates for two and a half seasons before Phoenix sent Durant away in a massive trade that landed them Dillon Brooks, Jalen Green, and the No. 10 pick. (Khaman […]

During the game between the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Clippers, legendary rapper Snoop Dogg was on commentary, and he reacted to head coach Steve Kerr’s controversial ejection. In the fourth quarter of the game, Kerr was ejected after contesting a missed goaltending call on a Gary Payton II layup. He was seen jumping […]

On Monday night, the Denver Nuggets faced an incredibly tall task. Down all five starters, they would be facing the Philadelphia 76ers, led by Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid. Nuggets head coach David Adelman had nine available players to put on the court, all of whom had fewer than 50 career NBA starts combined. That […]

For the first time in a while, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr did not go to the podium post-game, and for a good reason, according to assistant coach Terry Stotts. “I’m up here because I’m saving Steve some money,” Stotts said with a sly smile. “That’s the only reason I’m here.” Kerr was […]

INGLEWOOD, CA — The Golden State Warriors came into Monday night’s game against the LA Clippers having won six of their last eight games and climbing to a 19-17 record in the process. And while Steve Kerr’s ejection from Monday night’s game was less than ideal, star forward Jimmy Butler sees it as a positive […]

INGLEWOOD, CA — The Golden State Warriors lost a tightly-contested game against the LA Clippers on Monday night, and there were no shortage of fireworks in the process. Head coach Steve Kerr was ejected from the game with 7:57 remaining in the fourth quarter of a seven point game. Kerr’s ejection came following back-to-back technical […]

On Monday night, renowned Hip-Hop icon Snoop Dogg joined play-by-play commentator Terry Gannon as well as color commentator Reggie Miller on the Peacock broadcast of the Golden State Warriors’ clash against the Los Angeles Clippers. Snoop wasted no time making his mark on the broadcast, as he put his colorful spin on Warriors head coach […]

Many thought that the Denver Nuggets were simply punting on their Monday night matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers. After all, in addition to the likes of Nikola Jokic, Jonas Valanciunas, and Cam Johnson all dealing with injury-related multiple-week absences, Jamal Murray, Christian Braun, and Aaron Gordon were all given the night off as well. But […]

The stars had aligned for the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night in terms of getting a win over the Denver Nuggets. After all, Nikola Jokic is still nursing a knee injury that would keep him out for around a month, while the likes of Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon, and Christian Braun were all given the […]

The Toronto Raptors have owned the Atlanta Hawks all season long, and on Monday night, they sealed a sweep of the season series against Atlanta in convincing fashion, taking a 118-100 victory. Even with the Raptors fielding a depleted frontcourt amid the absence of Jakob Poeltl, they were too much to handle on the interior […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder must have thought that Monday night would see a return to winning ways for them after Devin Booker snatched away a win from them the previous day. But LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets had other plans. Instead of rolling over for the reigning champions, the Hornets decided to blow out […]

There is really nothing like a revenge game. Kevin Durant would agree, as he carried the Houston Rockets past the Phoenix Suns, 100-97, draining the game-winning three-pointer for an extra in-your-face souvenir. Durant finished with a team-high 26 points, 10 rebounds, and four assists. He struggled from deep, missing 10 of his 12 attempts. But […]

Kon Knueppel broke his silence on the Charlotte Hornets’ stunning blowout win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night. Knueppel has made noise as one of the best performing rookies in the early portion of the 2025-26 season. His ability to knock 3-pointers at a high clip has garnered him acclaim while fully securing […]