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Masterful. Brilliant. Sensational. Extraordinary. We could keep rattling off words to describe what Nikola Jokic has achieved this season, but the three letters that stand out after seeing the Denver Nuggets center perform on NBA Christmas Day are MVP.  Since the start of the 2025-26 NBA season, Oklahoma City Thunder guard and reigning league MVP Shai […]

WASHINGTON D.C. — The Washington Wizards are either beginning a long-term shift or experiencing a temporary hot streak, but they’re certainly playing better than they were at the beginning of the season. Part of that is because second-year center Alex Sarr and oft-injured guard Bilal Coulibaly have each started over the last three games, which […]

Recently, rumors have been swirling around the Dallas Mavericks and whether they may be looking to trade All-Star Anthony Davis. Cooper Flagg has emerged on the scene as the team’s clear building block moving forward, and continued injury frustrations for Davis may motivate Dallas to look to trade the key piece they got back in […]

Cleveland Cavaliers six-time All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell received a lot of love in the first fan returns of 2026 NBA All-Star voting. In the league’s official announcement on Monday afternoon, Mitchell is listed as the fifth-highest vote-getter in the Eastern Conference with 851,155 votes. Behind only Giannis Antetokounmpo, Tyrese Maxey, Jalen Brunson, and Cade Cunningham, […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After leading the Philadelphia 76ers with 23 points on 8-for-10 shooting in the first half, All-Star Tyrese Maxey scored five points on 2-for-8 attempts in the second half of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 129-104 win on Sunday. Holmgren turned in one of his better performances of the season, finishing with 29 points […]

It’s been three years since the Brooklyn Nets have had an All-Star. Michael Porter Jr. is threatening to end that drought amid a breakout start following his trade from the Denver Nuggets. Porter Jr, who has never made an All-Star team, ranked 10th in the Eastern Conference in the first round of this year’s fan […]

After handing the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder its third loss in 12 days, Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs coughed up an 11-point lead in the fourth quarter of a 127-114 loss to the Utah Jazz. The disappointing loss, following the Spurs’ two consecutive blowout wins against the Thunder, snaps an eight-game win streak. […]

The San Antonio Spurs have been rolling recently, having defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder three times in a two-week stretch, before falling back to Earth with a recent home loss to the Utah Jazz. Victor Wembanyama is still on a minutes restriction on the heels of his return from injury, coming off the bench for […]

The Los Angeles Lakers bested the Sacramento Kings 125-101 on Sunday, thanks in large part to the showings that LeBron James and Luka Doncic were able to provide. After the contest, James was sure to say that the entire roster must be involved in the team’s progression. “I don’t want to create the narrative of […]

International players have reigned atop the league rankings for a few years now, raking in MVP awards, NBA Finals trophies and a number of other accolades. Their supremacy is stretching into the 2026 NBA All-Star Game. The first round of fan votes were revealed on Monday, and they should make Europeans very proud. Los Angeles […]

With the Miami Heat coming off a big win over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday, the team looks for its third straight win on Monday night against the Denver Nuggets. Though Bam Adebayo had been upgraded for the Heat and will likely return, fans are wondering about the status of Tyler Herro, who is dealing […]

Fans should be forgiven for asking if the year is over yet, even though one New Year’s Eve game against the Philadelphia 76ers remains. Beale Street will not see winning basketball in 2025; that much was assured with a second loss to CJ McCollum’s Washington Wizards in eight days. Ja Morant’s second game back (16th […]

Throughout the first two months of the 2025-26 NBA season, nobody has been able to stop the Oklahoma City Thunder. The defending champions steamrolled through their schedule entering December, and it appeared as if the Thunder would remain atop the NBA power rankings the entire year… that is, until they ran into the San Antonio […]

For many, Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic is still the guy who touted Scottie Barnes as the future face of the NBA in a postgame diatribe against officiating. He is gaining recognition for much more than a viral clip now, however. Although his team has struggled in December, it sits in fourth place in […]

As the NBA season wears on, many have wondered what the future might hold in store for former All-Star and All-NBA defender Ben Simmons, who recently joined a professional fishing league. Simmons last played in the NBA last season for the Los Angeles Clippers, playing some spot minutes for the team in their playoff series […]

The San Antonio Spurs are one of the hottest teams in the league, and it’s been hard for any team to stop them as of late. Their next opponent will be the Cleveland Cavaliers, who are on a two-game losing streak and are looking to find some momentum before the end of the calendar year. […]

On Sunday afternoon, the Toronto Raptors defeated the Golden State Warriors in overtime, outscoring Golden State by 14 points in the extra frame to secure the victory. This was a monster game from Scottie Barnes, who scored 23 points, dished out 10 assists, and grabbed an astonishing 25 rebounds to put together a triple double […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick called out Luka Doncic, LeBron James, and his teammates after their 119-96 blowout loss to the Houston Rockets. Redick said the Lakers players didn’t care enough, questioning their professionalism, and vowed to put his guys through the toughest practice of the season before facing the Sacramento Kings on […]

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard and unpredictability go hand in hand. Whether it be his health status or sponsorship dealings, the two-time NBA Finals MVP frequently keeps fans on their toes. One area where he clearly likes to maintain consistency is his hairstyle. Despite occasionally sporting some changes in the summer, Leonard usually keeps […]

Update: Anthony Davis has officially been ruled out for the Dallas Mavericks showdown against the Portland Trail Blazers, according to Marc Stein. On Monday night, the Dallas Mavericks will hit the road to take on the Portland Trail Blazers, looking to bounce back after their Christmas Day loss to the Golden State Warriors and weekend […]

The Atlanta Hawks are on a six-game losing streak, and things have a chance of not getting better as they are set to face the Oklahoma City Thunder. To make things more difficult for the Hawks to get over the hump, they will be without Jalen Johnson, as he’s been ruled out with an illness. […]

As Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young had a disastrous game in the team’s loss to the New York Knicks last Saturday, there is no doubt that many conversations are circulating about a potential trade from the team. With rumors surrounding the Hawks and their potential moves, an NBA insider offers insight into the relationship between […]

It’s been an injury-laden season for the backup big man of the Chicago Bulls, Zach Collins. Earlier in the season, he was out with a wrist injury that required surgery.  On Monday, the NBA Injury Report confirmed that Collins will be out for the Bulls’ game against the Minnesota Timberwolves due to soreness in his […]

Dennis Schroder prides himself on consistently bringing intensity to the court, but he was unable to rattle Luka Doncic on Sunday night. The Sacramento Kings point guard directed some strong words at the Los Angeles Lakers superstar while his team was shooting free throws, which might have gotten under the skin of other players. Doncic […]

The Los Angeles Lakers got back to their winning ways in their latest game, defeating the Sacramento Kings 125-101, and it came with an efficient game from LeBron James. The Lakers’ star had 24 points and shot 11-of-13 from the field, and he’s still showing that he isn’t slowing down anytime soon. With James’ 41st […]

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Sacramento Kings 125-101 on Sunday, and All-Stars Luka Doncic and LeBron James were key components of the victory with guard Austin Reaves out due to a calf strain that he suffered during the team’s Christmas Day Game against the Houston Rockets. When all was said and done, Doncic was […]

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard exploded for a career-high performance on Sunday, scoring 55 points in a 112-99 win over the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons at the Intuit Dome. The 34-year-old scoring feat tied the single-game franchise record previously set by teammate James Harden in November. “Oh, yeah, it was great,” Leonard said following […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers snapped their three-game losing streak following their 125-101 win against the visiting Sacramento Kings, and a big reason for that win was the contributions of Nick Smith Jr. off the bench. Prior to the game, Lakers head coach JJ Redick mentioned that Smith was going to get his […]

Kawhi Leonard achieved incredible NBA history following his offensive explosion in the Los Angeles Clippers’ matchup against the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night. Leonard is going through the 15th season of his NBA career, his seventh with the Clippers. Los Angeles went through a brutal start to the 2025-26 season, needing Leonard and co-star James […]

LeBron James pulled off a fantastic alley-oop dunk after connecting with Marcus Smart during the Los Angeles Lakers’ matchup against the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night. James is progressing through his NBA-record 23rd season, continuing to shine as one of the best veteran stars in the league. Even though Los Angeles has performed well as […]

MIAMI – When looking at the Miami Heat’s win over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night, 142-116, there were many contributions as the team was without Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro. As Heat young forward Nikola Jovic made his return from injury in Friday’s win against the Atlanta Hawks, his impact was felt despite shooting […]

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat obtained a much-needed win over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday, 142-116, marking the team’s second straight victory after a massive slump, there were many contributions in the absence of Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro. With Adebayo set to return to the Heat for Monday’s clash against the Denver Nuggets, […]

Sacramento Kings point guard Russell Westbrook reached a major milestone Saturday night in his 18th NBA season, surpassing Magic Johnson on the league’s all-time assists list. The milestone came during Sacramento’s 113–107 home win over the Dallas Mavericks at Golden 1 Center, a game in which Westbrook recorded 21 points, nine assists, and five rebounds […]

The “Fun Guy” is having a lot of fun in Inglewood tonight. In a shocking first-half performance, Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers have the Detroit Pistons, arguably one of the best teams in the NBA at 24-7, on the ropes. Leonard has been absolutely unguardable, pouring in 20 points on hyper-efficient shooting before […]

Just when it’s looking like the Minnesota Timberwolves have begun to figure it out, they fall back into old habits. Carrying a four-game winning streak into Christmas made it seem as though the Timberwolves were going to establish themselves as a legitimate contender in the Eastern Conference, especially when that streak included a huge win […]

The Toronto Raptors found room to add one past high profile NBA Draft pick Sunday. A past top six draft pick at that in Mo Bamba. And the move arrives with RJ Barrett coming back from injury against the Golden State Warriors. ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania revealed the news that the 2018 No. 6 […]

LOS ANGELES – With the recent injury diagnosis to Austin Reaves, theres’ no doubt the Los Angeles Lakers are going to feel his absence. Reaves will be out at least a month due to a calf injury, and the team is already without Gabe Vincent in the backcourt due to injury as well. But with […]

The good tidings from Christmas have come and gone for the Golden State Warriors as they suffered another loss in the clutch in their 141-127 overtime loss to the Toronto Raptors. Despite getting a 39-point performance from Stephen Curry, his eighth +35-point game this season, and despite holding a 12-point lead heading into the fourth […]

The NBA has made an official decision following the altercation between New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado and Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams on Saturday night. Alvarado and Williams fought each other during the third quarter of the contest. Williams did a shove motion on Alvarado’s back, which led to the latter to start throwing […]