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MIAMI – After the Miami Heat got a huge win against the Atlanta Hawks, the team had no time to rest, with the second game of the back-to-back had them facing the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night. With Heat stars Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro missing time still, the team kept the ship afloat with […]

In a charged showdown with the Chicago Bulls, Giannis Antetokounmpo returned — and the temperature around the Milwaukee Bucks changed instantly. His comeback from a calf injury brought force, urgency, and an edge the team had been missing. The Bulls felt it from the very first surge to the last horn. Then, in the closing […]

Dylan Harper pulled off a viral poster dunk over Kyle Filipowski during the San Antonio Spurs’ matchup against the Utah Jazz on Saturday night. Harper is going through the first year of his NBA career with the Spurs. He has impressed as a spark plug off the bench, shining with his two-way talents as a […]

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson expressed extreme disappointment after his team suffered a 117-100 loss to the Houston Rockets on Saturday. That final score was generous, as the Cavs trailed by as many as 31 points in the fourth quarter and barely showed a pulse in their follow-up to a promising week of basketball. […]

Nikola Vucevic took shots at Giannis Antetokounmpo for his windmill dunk at the end of the Chicago Bulls’ game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night. Antetokounmpo created a lot of drama near the end of regulation. While Milwaukee had a firm lead over Chicago, Antetokounmpo wants to put emphasis on the victory with a […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo isn’t here to make friends; he’s here to save the Milwaukee Bucks’ season. In his return from an eight-game absence due to a calf injury on Saturday, the “Greek Freak” made a loud statement, literally and figuratively. Late in the Bucks’ 112-103 victory over the Chicago Bulls, with the game already decided, Giannis […]

The moment flashed across screens and social feeds, and Mavericks forward Naji Marshall did not stay silent. He saw Jose Alvarado and Mark Williams trade punches in the intense matchup between the Phoenix Suns and New Orleans Pelicans and responded with loyalty. The game had already turned heated after a hard screen and quick shoves […]

On Saturday, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks came out with vengeance against the Chicago Bulls. Giannis made his return after a long-standing battle with a calf strain.  And they didn’t disappoint as the Bucks defeated the Bulls 112-103 on their home floor and ended Chicago’s five-game winning streak. However, the biggest highlight of the […]

In an unlikely turn of events, both Mark Williams and Jose Alvarado were ejected from the second half of a back-to-back set between the Phoenix Suns and New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday. It came in the third quarter, when Alvarado shoved Williams, and then the two got into a scuffle. Immediately, Suns head coach Jordan […]

The San Antonio Spurs have been making their case for the best team in the NBA following three straight wins against the Oklahoma City Thunder, including their Christmas Day matchup. The main reason why the Spurs can make that claim is the continued ascension of Victor Wembanyama as a franchise superstar. During the Spurs game […]

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault offered an update on Nikola Topic after the rookie participated in pregame shootaround before the previous two home games at the Paycom Center, following his testicular cancer diagnosis. Fans were thrilled to see Topic on the floor during Thunder pregame shootaround. Daigneault commended Topic’s approach amid cancer treatment, […]

The Phoenix Suns and New Orleans Pelicans met with playoff-level emotion and it boiled over fast. In a heated Western conference clash, Mark Williams and Jose Alvarado were both ejected after an altercation that flipped the arena energy late in the third quarter. It started with contact on a screen. Tempers rose. Words followed. Then […]

The Orlando Magic got back in the win column following their 127-126 win against the visiting Denver Nuggets on Saturday. Magic guard Anthony Black did his part to ensure the team got a win as he set a new career-high of 38 points, as per the team. Anthony Black reached his new career-high of 38 […]

The LA Clippers are coming into their Sunday game against the Detroit Pistons looking to add to their current three-game win streak, and they’ll have reinforcements in the form of Derrick Jones Jr. making his injury return. The Clippers will also have additional roster depth following the signing of TyTy Washington to a two-way contract. […]

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat once again missing Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro due to injury, there is no doubt a sense of frustration from fans regarding the injury woes this season. As the Heat look for unsung heroes to step up during this time, fans are still wondering about the status of Adebayo […]

Jaden McDaniels is best known for his defense, but the Minnesota Timberwolves forward can still unleash plenty of offensive firepower on a given night. He showcased stellar instincts and strength in Saturday’s game versus the Brooklyn Nets. Seventh-year center Nic Claxton can unfortunately attest to the man’s skills. During a sloppy sequence, Terance Mann broke […]

After losing to the San Antonio Spurs for a third time in 12 days, Oklahoma City Thunder coach Mark Daigneault has had more than a day to digest what went awry for the defending champions. During his postgame media availability, Daigneault gave Victory Wembanyama and the Spurs their flowers, while emphasizing San Antonio’s approach extends […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have been playing much better as of late, and they’re set to receive some much welcomed reinforcements. Derrick Jones Jr. is set to make his return to the lineup for the Clippers’ game against the Detroit Pistons on Sunday after suffering a knee injury last month, as per Shams Charania of […]

From the second half of last season to the present day, the Chicago Bulls have seen growth in Josh Giddey. As a result, Giddey was gifted with a four-year $100 million contract during the summer.  Currently, Giddey has demonstrated his ability to step up his game as an effective shooter and playmaker. So far, Giddey […]

Although the Dallas Mavericks have been slugging through a disappointing season, there is reason for positivity due to the presence of rookie star Cooper Flagg. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, Flagg has rebounded from a slow start to the season and is a frontrunner for the Rookie of the Year […]

MIAMI – In the Miami Heat’s huge win over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night, 126-111, there were many impactful outings, but the one that arguably stood out the most was from Pelle Larsson. After the Heat guard came back from rehabbing his ankle, he would have a career night as head coach Erik Spoelstra […]

Sacramento Kings veteran Russell Westbrook has surpassed Hall of Fame guard Magic Johnson for seventh in the NBA’s all-time assists list. After Westbrook was the Kings’ hero in overtime of a 125-14 win against the Houston Rockets, he’s having himself quite a week for Sacramento. Westbrook surpassed Johnson’s 10,141 career assists on the all-time list […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Perfection is usually impossible, but the Washington Wizards were close to perfect in their 138-117 home win over the Toronto Raptors on Friday. That’s partially because third-year guard Bilal Coulibaly had his best game of the season after returning from a sprained ankle on Tuesday. The 21-year-old opened up post-game about how […]

The Milwaukee Bucks visit the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night. Josh Giddey is on the injury report listed as questionable. Giddey is dealing with a sprained left ankle after going for 12 points, 11 assists, and six rebounds against the Philadelphia 76ers, to extend the Bulls’ five-game winning streak. Here’s everything we know about Josh […]

The Atlanta Hawks visit the New York Knicks on Saturday night. Trae Young is on the injury report, listed as probable. Young is dealing with a right quad contusion. Here’s everything we know about Trae Young’s injury and his playing status vs. the Knicks.  *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (free trial)* Trae Young injury […]

Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis is dealing with right adductor soreness. While Davis is expected to miss some time with the injury, he has yet to be officially ruled out for Saturday’s game against the Sacramento Kings. So, is AD playing tonight? Davis exited the Mavs’ Christmas Day game on Thursday with what was being […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves received a significant injury update Saturday involving guard Terrence Shannon Jr., who is expected to be sidelined after exiting Thursday’s game with left foot soreness. In a press release issued ahead of Minnesota’s matchup against the Brooklyn Nets, the Timberwolves announced that Shannon Jr. underwent further evaluation following his early exit against […]

While All-Star Jalen Williams compares the San Antonio Spurs to the 2023-24 Oklahoma City Thunder, Alex Caruso sees a reflection of last year’s championship team. Williams’ take on the Spurs dominating the Thunder in two of three games over 12 days came off as pretentious, comparing a team, on the heels of a Christmas Day […]

The Orlando Magic released their latest injury report Saturday afternoon as they prepare for their second meeting of the season against the Denver Nuggets, with Jalen Suggs’ availability once again in question. The Magic (17-14) listed Suggs as doubtful with a left hip contusion ahead of Saturday night’s matchup against the Nuggets (22-8), scheduled for […]

As the Miami Heat had a huge win over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night, 126-111, there was a bevy of standout performances, including the return of two key players to the rotation. While Heat’s Pelle Larsson had a career night with 21 points in coming back from an ankle injury, Nikola Jovic had a […]

With the Miami Heat besting the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night, 126-111, it was a much-needed victory as the team had lost its last eight of nine games prior. Especially with the Heat getting the win without Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro due to injury, there was no doubt a game plan heading into Friday […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers prepare to host the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night, the conversation around the franchise has shifted from seeding and momentum to long-term reality. With Los Angeles sitting at 19–10 but riding an abysmal three-game losing streak, ESPN analyst Bobby Marks offered a blunt assessment of the team’s championship outlook, suggesting […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves will play the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday night. They were most recently defeated in overtime by the Denver Nuggets on Christmas Day, losing 142-138. Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves are looking to bounce back on Saturday. However, Edwards is listed on the injury report. The Timberwolves star is dealing with right shoulder […]

As the Miami Heat beat the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night, 126-111, in what was a crucial victory for the team after losing eight of its last nine contests, the unit was without its two main stars, Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro. With the Heat looking to fully get back on track for Saturday’s game […]

The Houston Rockets listed center Alperen Sengun as questionable on Saturday afternoon ahead of their matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers, casting some uncertainty over the status of one of the team’s most important contributors. The Rockets (18-10) are set to open a two-game homestand Saturday night against the Cavaliers (17-15) at 8:00 p.m. ET. Sengun […]

San Antonio Spurs star De’Aaron Fox is listed on the injury report ahead of the team’s game against the Utah Jazz on Saturday night. So, is Fox playing tonight vs. the Jazz? Fox’s injury status was initially in question, but he has been ruled out due to left adductor tightness/illness, per the NBA injury report. […]

Update: Giannis Antetokounmpo will make his return for the Milwaukee Bucks against the Chicago Bulls, according to the team. The Milwaukee Bucks could receive a major boost Saturday night as Giannis Antetokounmpo nears a potential return from injury while trade rumors continue to swirl around the franchise and its star forward. Milwaukee (12–19) is set […]

As trade speculation continues to swirl around Dallas Mavericks star forward Anthony Davis, a new report suggests that any potential deal with the Atlanta Hawks would stop well short of including the franchise’s cornerstone guard. During an appearance on NBA on Prime, NBA insider Chris Haynes reported that Atlanta remains intrigued by the possibility of […]

With rumors surrounding the Golden State Warriors in potential trades, the team can make a move ahead of the deadline, one name that has always been in speculation is Jonathan Kuminga. As the Warriors are still fighting for one last championship push, the latest reporting on Kuminga suggests he won’t be on the team much […]