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MIAMI – With the Miami Heat’s new offense in full effect, there have been some players that benefited greatly from it, like Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Norman Powell. However, someone who’s still looking for consistency in the Heat’s new offense is Nikola Jovic, as he spoke about the frustrations. Speaking after Sunday’s practice, Jovic would […]

Without what may very well be three of their four best players, the San Antonio Spurs were trying to hold on and avoid a three-game losing streak. Frankly, it helped that the struggling Sacramento Kings were the opponent. But combine the King’s individual talent with the absence of Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle, and Dylan Harper, and […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have a real ace in Deni Avdija. Currently, he is averaging 26.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game. However, he came up woefully short when the game was on the line against the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday. With the seconds ticking down and the game tied at 118, Avdija […]

MIAMI – As Miami Heat star Tyler Herro returned to practice for the first time after missing the start of the season due to an ankle surgery, the team has no doubt looked different than in previous years with him on the floor. While the Heat look for consistency in the new offense, there has […]

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal has voiced concerns about what will happen to Austin Reaves once LeBron James returns to the Lakers’ lineup. The Hall of Famer believes Reaves’ breakout season could take a hit when the team’s star forward comes back from injury. Shaq shared his thoughts on The Big Podcast with Shaq, expressing genuine […]

Lauri Markkanen delivered one of the most dominant performances of the young season and did it against the team that drafted him. The Utah Jazz star erupted for 47 points in a thrilling 150-147 double-overtime win over the Chicago Bulls on Sunday night, earning a little revenge on his former franchise while leading Utah to […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks will look to bounce back from Saturday’s loss in a blowout to the Los Angeles Lakers when they face the Cleveland Cavs on Monday. Dealing with a lingering left knee injury, Antetokounmpo is listed as probable on the Bucks’ injury report. Giannis finished with 32 points on 9-of-15 shooting, […]

It should have been the right way for the Chicago Bulls to welcome back Coby White with a win over the Utah Jazz. However, the Bulls came up short in a demoralizing overtime loss, 150-147. Nevertheless, White gave it his all in his first game since being out due to a calf injury. Along the […]

The Denver Nuggets appear poised to have their superstar on the floor once again, as Nikola Jokic has been listed as probable for Tuesday’s matchup against the Chicago Bulls. Jokic is dealing with a left wrist sprain, the same injury designation he carried heading into Saturday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, a contest he dominated […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will be facing the Los Angeles Clippers, and they will be getting a key player to make his season debut. Paul George has not played this season as he recovered from left knee surgery from the offseason, but he has been ramping up over the past few weeks. Injuries were the one […]

BOSTON — Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown has looked unstoppable at times early in the 2025-26 season. He’s led the C’s in scoring in 11 of their 14 games thus far, including on Sunday afternoon when the Green Team prevailed 121-118 over the Los Angeles Clippers. Despite averaging a career-high 27.4 points per game while […]

The Warriors demolished the Pelicans 124-106 on Saturday night behind Moses Moody’s career-high 32 points. But the lopsided victory didn’t stop Steve Kerr from losing his cool on the sideline when sloppy turnovers continued to pile up. In a postgame press conference, Kerr didn’t mince words about Golden State’s careless ball handling that resulted in […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are facing a crossroads, and the conversation now shifts to life after firing Willie Green. With Green officially fired, attention turns to the growing list of replacements linked to the Pelicans head coach seat. One name rising fast is Darvin Ham. Another is Kevin Ollie. And according to Marc Stein, both […]

Once again, it seems like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic will be the two players battling for the MVP award late in the 2025-26 NBA season. However, this year’s MVP race is much more open than in years past, especially with the hot starts we have seen from Giannis Antetokounmpo, Victor Wembanyama, and Luka Doncic. […]

Not too long ago, the Detroit Pistons lost 28 consecutive games and were sitting at the bottom of the NBA. This team didn’t find any success under Dwane Casey, and then they went just 14-68 during the 2023-24 season with Monty Williams, their worst record in franchise history. Then JB Bickerstaff took over for the […]

Cade Cunningham’s star just keeps on getting brighter. The Detroit Pistons star guard added to his basketball resume when it was reported on Monday that he has reached a new contract with Nike that includes having his own signature shoe, per Shams Charania of ESPN. “Detroit Pistons superstar Cade Cunningham has reached a new six-year […]

The Dallas Mavericks entered a new chapter this week, a shift that seemed long overdue and pushed fans straight into rumor mode. With Nico Harrison out and his firing officially confirmed, many immediately wondered if Bob Myers could be the next big swing for the front office. Myers’ resume glows. His championship pedigree, calm presence, […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr addressed the latest Draymond Green sideline flare-up on Sunday night, offering a measured response after the veteran forward got into a heated exchange with a New Orleans Pelicans fan. The moment unfolded during the Warriors’ 124-106 win, a game that pushed Golden State to 9-6 on the season. […]

It is hard to imagine the Indiana Pacers as a team that just made the NBA Finals some months ago based on the way they are performing on the court in the 2025-26 NBA season. Thanks in large part to an injury-riddled roster, the reigning Eastern Conference champions only have a win to show through […]

Wins, let alone blowouts, have been a foreign concept to the Brooklyn Nets this season. However, the rebuilding squad got a taste of dominance during Sunday’s road matchup with the lowly Washington Wizards. The Nets routed their tank rival 129-106 before a scanty crowd at Capital One Center. Both teams entered the matchup with one […]

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White finally made his debut in the 2025-26 NBA season on Sunday during a game on the road against the Utah Jazz. The former North Carolina Tar Heels star point guard missed the first 11 Chicago games of the campaign because of a calf injury, but looked decent in the meeting […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ decision to part ways with Nico Harrison seemed to have paid dividends, as Dallas won their first game since his departure, defeating the Portland Trail Blazers 138-133 in overtime on Sunday night at the American Airlines Center, led by 18-year-old rookie Cooper Flagg. The Mavericks’ No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA […]

Draymond Green is never the type to back down when he feels like he’s being mocked. On Sunday night, during the Golden State Warriors’ 124-106 win over the New Orleans Pelicans, Green confronted a fan sitting in the front row for a perceived slight in a wild moment that saw the two go almost chest […]

LOS ANGELES – This past week was saw a bit of a role reversal for the Los Angeles Lakers in a bit of a humorous way. Not only did Bronny James get his first career start, but LeBron James was assigned to the South Bay Lakers in the G League for practice reps as he […]

Already missing the second overall pick in this summer’s NBA Draft, the San Antonio Spurs announced they’d be without superstar Victor Wembanyama before they attempted to break a two-game losing streak in a match-up with the Sacramento Kings. A couple of hours later, they shelved their reigning NBA Rookie of the Year, Stephon Castle. The […]

On Sunday night, the Houston Rockets found themselves in a barnburner against the Paolo Banchero-less Orlando Magic. That Magic squad had been pushing the Rockets to the limit all night long, but Durant and the Rockets had the final say. After nearly throwing away the game towards the end of regulation, it was Durant that […]

PHOENIX– No Grayson Allen and no Jalen Green, but an elevated performance from Dillon Brooks? It was still a problem for the Phoenix Suns, who fell to the Atlanta Hawks, 124-122, on Sunday. While one of the stories was the battle between Suns head coach Jordan Ott and Hawks head coach Quin Snyder, Phoenix’s bread […]

The Atlanta Hawks captured their fifth straight win after escaping the Phoenix Suns, 124-122, at Mortgage Matchup Center on Sunday. The Hawks rallied back from as much as 20 points, outscoring the Suns in the fourth quarter, 42-27, to improve to 9-5. A scary incident, however, marred the come-from-behind victory after Zaccharie Risacher suffered a […]

Zaccharie Risacher suffered a scary incident after dunking the ball in the Atlanta Hawks’ matchup against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night. Risacher is going through the second year of his NBA career. He has made strides as a shooter and playmaker in an Atlanta offense that creates plenty of opportunities for players to produce. […]

Moses Moody made franchise history that involved Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson with his remarkable 3-point shooting in the Golden State Warriors’ matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday night. In 33 minutes of action, Moody finished with a stat line of 32 points, four rebounds, three steals, and a block. He shot 10-of-16 […]

PHOENIX– Two rooms and a hallway apart were Phoenix Suns head coach Jordan Ott and Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder. However, their respect for one another started way before Sunday’s game. It started in Atlanta, where both were assistant coaches, studying film and how to break down particular coverages on offense and defense. Fast […]

MIAMI – As Miami Heat star Tyler Herro has returned to practice after missing the start of the season, still recovering from left ankle surgery, there is one connection on the team that fans have yet to witness, which features Herro and Norman Powell. There’s no doubt that the veteran has made an impact, like […]

MIAMI – With Miami Heat star Tyler Herrp returning to practice on Sunday, marking a huge step in the recovery of the team’s All-Star from last season, there was also a crucial update for Bam Adebayo. As the Heat captain has been dealing with a toe injury, he would also make a presence at practice, […]

On Sunday afternoon, the Los Angeles Clippers hit the floor on the road for a game against the Boston Celtics, looking to build off the momentum from Friday’s win over the Dallas Mavericks. The Clippers have been one of the more disappointing teams of this NBA season, but there is still obviously plenty of time […]

Anthony Davis was initially listed as doubtful for the Dallas Mavericks’ game on Sunday night against the Portland Trail Blazers. The Mavs star was ultimately ruled out, however. He’s already missed eight consecutive games with a left calf strain and there is no set timeline for his return. Dallas did provide an update on his […]

Derrick Jones Jr. and the Los Angeles Clippers have been ravaged by injuries to start the season, and as most people in Los Angeles currently see: when it rains, it pours. During the Clippers’ Sunday afternoon contest against the Boston Celtics, the team lost not one player, but two in the first half. The Clippers […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been one of the better teams in the Eastern Conference so far with an 8-5 record. The team has also managed to withstand an injury to star point guard Trey Young. The Hawks were hit with another injury update, however, in the form of Kristaps Porzingis as they head into their […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have suffered a rash of player injury issues lately, with Kelly Oubre Jr. just having being ruled out for the team’s game against Detroit Pistons last Friday. Joel Embiid continues to have his knee injury rehab managed, and the latest injury news came in the form of key big man Adem Bona […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder extended its league-best record to 13-1 in a 109-96 win against the Charlotte Hornets. In what one considers to be one of the NBA’s best starts in league history, the defending champion avoided an upset loss on the road. Head coach Mark Daigneault explained how his team turned things around in […]