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The idea of Giannis Antetokounmpo paired with Ja Morant is intoxicating on paper. One is a generational force of nature in the half-court and transition. The other is among the league’s most electric downhill creators. In a vacuum, it looks like a shortcut back to title contention for the Milwaukee Bucks after two seasons of […]

Donovan Mitchell’s start on Saturday was fast, but as the game went on, the Cleveland Cavaliers showed that they don’t have to rely on their six-time All-Star. It was Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen, Sam Merrill, and Jaylon Tyson who did the job as Mitchell picked his spots in the Cavs’ bounce-back 146-134 win […]

Jaylen Brown had an impressive highlight against Victor Wembanyama during the first half of the Boston Celtics’ matchup against the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night. Brown is making a lot of noise as one of the best performing stars in the NBA. He is in the conversation of potentially being a favorite for the […]

On Saturday, the Dallas Mavericks were first without Anthony Davis due to injury as they faced the Chicago Bulls. Then, not even halfway through the first quarter, they were without head coach Jason Kidd.  At the 5:44 mark, Kidd emphatically received an ejection from the game after receiving double technical calls, per Grant Afseth of […]

The winds of change are blowing through the FedExForum before the NBA Trade Deadline. After a tumultuous few seasons defined by injuries, suspensions, and unmet expectations, the Memphis Grizzlies are entertaining offers for Ja Morant. EVP Zach Kleiman is suddenly trying to fill a massive rotational void and redefine an identity, all while turning around […]

Prior to the Chicago Bulls taking on the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday, Billy Donovan spoke to the press. During that time, he spoke highly of the Mavericks explosive rookie sensation Cooper Flagg, who’s leading the Western Conference All-Star voting.  In summary, Donovan credited Flagg as the type of player who is a complete offensive weapon—in […]

Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan spoke about the team’s injury problems before taking on the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday. Even as the bulk of the roster has been hobbled at some point, Donovan stays optimistic about the prospect of his team’s health and being whole again. “I’m hopeful that we can get whole at […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams led a 21-point comeback win in a 117-116 victory against the Memphis Grizzlies, scoring a season-high 26 points in his 20th game since undergoing two surgeries to repair torn ligaments in his right wrist. Williams has preached patience since his season debut; it’s a theme for the 2025-26 season […]

After NBA referee Bill Kennedy left with an injury during Friday’s Philadelphia 76ers’ win over the Orlando Magic, 103-91, people have been wondering what happened to the official for him to exit. As the viral referee in Kennedy has been beloved by the basketball world, the latest update is one that’s concerning, but not for […]

Since the Washington Wizards traded for star point guard Trae Young, there has no doubt been an excitment brewing with the team since their recent struggles. As Young is excited to be with the Wizards, he isn’t the only one, as many shared their enthusiasm for the move on social media. Young would take to […]

Every time Dallas Mavericks fans ask themselves how much worse the Luka Doncic trade can get, the basketball gods seem to punch them in the gut. Anthony Davis suffered a hand injury and could miss months, severely damaging the the team’s playoff aspirations and significantly limiting the star big man’s trade value. Fans continue to […]

Anthony Davis is out for an indefinite period of time after sustaining a concerning hand injury that may require surgery. It’s another notch to what’s been a frustrating season for the Dallas Mavericks so far. However, before the club’s game on Saturday, Davis got the fanbase buzzing after being seen in a sling. The 32-year-old […]

The shorthanded Oklahoma City Thunder never gave up against the Memphis Grizzlies, trailing by 21 points and missing two starters, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Isaiah Hartenstein. On the cusp of completing the comeback down the stretch of the fourth quarter, All-Star Jalen Williams found Kenrich Williams for a three that gave the Thunder a lead it […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Friday night’s Washington Wizards-New Orleans Pelicans matchup had several storylines that normally would have been the center of attention in Wizards World, but four-time All-Star Trae Young’s introductory press conference before the game was the main topic of discussion. Therefore, Washington’s 128-107 loss was a footnote in one of the franchise’s most […]

The Orlando Magic are set to take on the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday. Leading up to the contest, it appears Orlando got some good news regarding Moe Wagner. Reports indicate that the 28-year-old center will make his 2025-26 season debut against the Pelicans, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. It will be Wagner’s first game […]

Anthony Davis sustained a hand injury that could require surgery. Regardless, the Dallas Mavericks are expected to be without the star forward for six weeks to several months, depending on whether or not he needs surgery. On Saturday, teammate Daniel Gafford shared his reaction to the bad news. Gafford, who is 27 years old, admits […]

LOS ANGELES – For the first time all season, the Los Angeles Lakers lost a ‘clutch’ game as they fell, 105-101, to the Milwaukee Bucks. The Lakers had been 13-0 in games in which the point differential was five or less with five or less minutes to go in the fourth quarter. It was also […]

The Chicago Bulls will be back in action on Saturday against the Dallas Mavericks. This was two days after their scheduled game against the Heat was postponed due to court issues. Fortunately for Jalen Smith, he got another day off to get back into form after battling a recent concussion. During shootaround, Smith got some […]

The Los Angeles Clippers will monitor the status of Kawhi Leonard as they close a three-game road trip and the second night of a back-to-back against the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night. The Clippers (14-23) listed Leonard as questionable with a right ankle sprain on their injury report released Saturday afternoon. Tipoff is scheduled for […]

While the Miami Heat’s matchup against the Chicago Bulls was postponed due to unplayable court conditions, the team was about to unveil a new starting lineup that hadn’t been in a long while due to the return of star Tyler Herro. Though the Heat couldn’t display the lineup against the Bulls, the team is set […]

BOSTON — Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown and head coach Joe Mazzulla are the official founders of “Celtics University,” a prestigious institution that develops NBA talent and advances every member of the Green Team’s understanding of basketball. And if the “C.U.” professors have a star student almost halfway through the regular season, it’s Celtics guard […]

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant delivered a milestone performance Friday night despite a 111-105 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, moving past Wilt Chamberlain on the NBA’s all-time scoring list and reflecting afterward on the significance of the moment. Durant entered the game needing 15 points to surpass Chamberlain’s career total of 31,419. He reached […]

With the shorthanded Oklahoma City Thunder missing All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and starting forward Chet Holmgren, head coach Mark Daigneault watched Kenrich Williams help erase a 21-point deficit against the Memphis Grizzlies. Alex Caruso and Cason Wallace were also ruled out for Friday’s game. Still, the Thunder persevered, edging out the Grizzlies — 117-116 — in […]

After the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 105-101, Giannis Antetokounmpo received a special gift from the one and only LeBron James. “I got his jersey tonight” Giannis said. “I got his jersey tonight.” Giannis has the utmost respect for LeBron. pic.twitter.com/woRFIJe1vD — Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) January 10, 2026 Altogether, Giannis scored 21 points, […]

The Sacramento Kings dropped another tough game on Friday to the Golden State Warriors, 137-103. Sacramento’s defense got carved up in the game, and Kings guard Zach LaVine wasn’t too happy about it. “You don’t get points for keeping things close in this league. You’re supposed to keep it competitive and get it down the […]

Winners of four of their last five, the Detroit Pistons will look to slow the momentum of the resurgent Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday night. The Pistons are still waiting to see if Cade Cunningham can return from a one-game injury absence after hurting his wrist earlier in the week. Here is everything we know […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves visit the Cleveland Cavs on Saturday night. Anthony Edwards is on the injury report alongside Julius Randle, with both players listed as questionable. Edwards is dealing with a right foot injury, while Randle has a sore left thumb after going for 28 points against the Cavs on Thursday. Here’s everything we know […]

SAN FRANCISCO– Sometimes the best way to solve a problem is to stop acknowledging it. That is the exact approach the Golden State Warriors have taken to their turnover issues, a true ignorance is bliss approach to one of their biggest weaknesses. And it’s kind of working. After their 137-103 win over the Sacramento Kings, […]

Heading into a game against a Los Angeles Lakers team that stood just two losses behind them for the second spot in the Western Conference standings, Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs had lost four of their previous six games. It’s a lull that came mostly against losing teams and followed a stretch that […]

Derik Queen is choosing optimism as the New Orleans Pelicans stare down a pivotal stretch of the 2025–26 NBA season. Speaking after an encouraging win on Friday, the Pelicans forward voiced strong belief in the group’s chemistry and its ability to flip the narrative over the final 42 games. “The chemistry might not show in […]

Luka Doncic and LeBron James delivered an instant classic highlight on Friday night. That’s even if the final result against the Milwaukee Bucks didn’t go the Lakers’ way. In the first quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers’ Friday matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks, Doncic ignited the crowd with a perfectly timed lob in transition that […]

Devin Booker delivered the defining moment of the night in spectacular fashion. He threw down a ferocious poster slam over OG Anunoby during the Phoenix Suns’ 112-107 victory over the New York Knicks on January 9, 2026. The highlight came with 9:05 remaining in the third quarter. Booker attacked the lane, elevated over Anunoby, and […]

Here’s a familiar rumor, but a very different solution. Any time the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks are mentioned in the same trade breath, one name inevitably surfaces: Anthony Davis. This time, though, the smoke points elsewhere. As the Lakers position themselves for a possible postseason push, the front office appears focused on pragmatic […]

The Milwaukee Bucks took on the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night. It was a showdown between two premier players in Giannis Antetokounmpo and LeBron James. Both teams threw their best shots at each other. In the end, however, it was Antetokounmpo who delivered the knockout blow. James had the ball in the final seconds […]

PHOENIX– Trust is a word synonymous with the Phoenix Suns. It’s something that’s been brewing ever since the summer and something that has manifested into late-game situations. Still, the Suns’ culture and identity shone again on the back of Devin Booker. In the 112-107 win against the New York Knicks on Friday, there were plenty […]

Few storylines carry the weight of Ja Morant’s uncertain future with Tuomas Iisalo’s regrouping Memphis Grizzlies as the NBA Trade Deadline looms. Once the electrifying face of the Grind City revival, the two-time All-Star has seen his tenure marred by injuries and off-court issues alike. A rocky campaign that’s left a 16-22 Play-In-bound squad out […]

Kevin Durant passed Wilt Chamberlain on the NBA’s all-time scoring list during the Houston Rockets’ matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night. Durant is midway through his 19th season in the league, his first with the Rockets. He continues to shine as one of the best stars at age 37, remaining consistent as […]

Joel Embiid turned back the clock with a marvelous poster dunk in the Philadelphia 76ers’ matchup against the Orlando Magic on Friday night. Embiid is progressing through his 12th season in the NBA with the 76ers. Having shined as one of the best stars in the league during his prime, injuries have resulted in his […]

Toronto Raptors star guard/forward RJ Barrett exited Friday night’s game against the Boston Celtics after suffering a left ankle injury, leaving the Raptors short-handed in a 125-117 road loss. The 25-year-old turned his ankle midway through the fourth quarter while attempting to drive past Boston forward Sam Hauser. Barrett stepped on Hauser’s foot, fell to […]