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Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic voiced frustration after learning Scottie Barnes did not appear in the top 20 of Eastern Conference All Star fan voting. Rajakovic spoke after Toronto’s 107-106 win over the Orlando Magic, calling on Canadian fans to support Barnes and emphasizing the importance of fan participation. The 2021-2022 NBA Rookie of […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Amid a tightly-contested final frame against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and the Atlanta Hawks that saw a 15-point deficit dwindled to four (129-125). Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault reinserted Shai Gilgeous-Alexander down the stretch, while his cousin — Alexander-Walker — led a Trae Young and Jalen Johnson-less […]

Although he’s only played in two games this season, Jalen Green is making his impact on the Phoenix Suns. He’s been praised for his perpetual positivity, despite sitting on the sidelines. Every time a player has a breakout game, he’s one of the first ones to greet them. The same took place after the Suns’ […]

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat showing the formula for success in last Saturday’s win over the Indiana Pacers, the momentum carried into Monday night as the team beat the Denver Nuggets, 147-123, to win their third straight game. As the Heat were looking to get better after losing eight of its last nine games […]

Victor Wembanyama connected with Stephon Castle for an incredible highlight as the Area 51 duo during the San Antonio Spurs’ matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night. Wembanyama and Castle are going through their second season together on the Spurs. They formed the Area 51 nickname as a direct reference to combining their respective […]

Tre Johnson continues to show flashes of why the Washington Wizards invested a top-six pick in him, even as the team navigates another rebuilding season. The 19-year-old rookie delivered a career-high scoring night Monday, pouring in 24 points during a 115-101 loss to the Phoenix Suns and punctuating the performance with a deep logo 3-pointer […]

It didn’t take long for Draymond Green to get a technical foul during the Golden State Warriors’ matchup against the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night. Green has had a knack for racking up technical fouls and flagrant fouls throughout his career as the Warriors’ enforcer on defense. This season, he has accumulated three technical fouls […]

Desmond Bane pulled off a magical highlight during the Orlando Magic’s matchup against the Toronto Raptors on Monday night. Bane is going through the sixth season of his NBA career, his first with the Magic. He has been key to the team’s solid start this season as one of their best scorers and playmakers. The […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — In the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 140-129 win against the Atlanta Hawks, All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander became the first NBA player to reach 1,000 points in the 2025-26 season. Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder followed up their win against the Hawks with an 11-point win on the second night of a back-to-back at the Paycom […]

For all the defensive progress Zion Williamson’s New Orleans Pelicans believe they are making heading toward 2026, one issue continues to undermine their climb. In the eyes of James Borrego, defensive rebounding is no longer a secondary concern or a situational weakness. It is the defining variable separating a respectable team from a potentially competitive […]

The Denver Nuggets suffered a devastating blow Monday night when the three-time MVP Nikola Jokic crumbled to the court with a left knee injury during a loss to the Miami Heat. Seeing the injury happen to the face of the franchise has left many Nuggets fans and members of the organization shaken. During his postgame […]

On Monday, it was a hard-knock game for the Chicago Bulls. First, they lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves by 35 points, 136-101. Then, they lost Coby White to a right calf injury in the second quarter, and he didn’t return. As if that wasn’t hard enough, Josh Giddey went out with a hamstring injury in […]

The Milwaukee Bucks’ 123-113 road win over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night carried weight well beyond the standings. While Giannis Antetokounmpo’s efficient return from injury powered Milwaukee to its second straight victory, the result also marked a historic milestone for head coach Doc Rivers. With the win, Rivers recorded the 1,176th victory of his […]

The blueprint for defending Trey Murphy III used to be simple, if daunting. Find the 2021 first-round pick in transition, stick to him in the half-court, and under no circumstances let the 6-foot-8 flamethrower see a clean look from beyond the arc. This season, and particularly with James Borrego at the helm of the upstart […]

INGLEWOOD, CA — Kawhi Leonard continued his red-hot scoring streak and extended the LA Clippers win streak to four on Sunday night. Facing a Detroit Pistons that entered the contest as the best team in the Eastern Conference, Leonard willed his Clippers to another win behind a new career-high 55 points. Leonard scored 25 points […]

Nikola Jokic had a dunking highlight in the Denver Nuggets’ matchup against the Miami Heat on Monday night. Jokic is going through the 11th season of his NBA career, all with the Nuggets. He stands out as one of the top players in the league, usually placing himself in the MVP conversation. The star center […]

The stars fell apart for the Chicago Bulls on Monday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves. First, Zach Collins didn’t play due to a toe injury. Afterwards, Coby White went out with a calf injury after the first quarter and didn’t return. Then, when the third quarter got underway, Josh Giddey went out of the game […]

LOS ANGELES – Following the Los Angeles Lakers’ brutal loss to the Houston Rockets on Christmas Day, head coach JJ Redick was beyond frustrated when he vowed that the following practice was going to be an uncomfortable one. And after the message had been delivered at practice, it appeared to be received as the Lakers […]

A calf strain injury had Coby White sitting out the opening of the season. Since returning in November, White has been a catalyst for the Chicago Bulls, who have hovered around a .500 record.  However, on Monday, White went out in the first quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves with a right calf injury, per Brett […]

Nikola Jokic suffered an apparent leg injury during the Denver Nuggets’ matchup against the Miami Heat on Monday night. The injury took place in the final seconds of the first half. Jokic was inside the paint as Spencer Jones’ right leg accidentally collided with the star center’s left leg. This ended up the Jokic writhing […]

The Los Angeles Lakers got back in the win column following their 125-101 win against the Sacramento Kings on Sunday. But as has been the recurring theme for the Lakers this season, when one player comes back from injury, another one seems to go out. Coming into the Lakers’ game against the Detroit Pistons on […]

LeBron James achieved an incredible career feat following his performance in the Los Angeles Lakers’ matchup against the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night. James is progressing through the 23rd season of his legendary NBA career, a record in the league. He has racked up multiple records throughout his time in the NBA, and he added […]

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat look to be better as the season goes on, amidst an up-and-down season thus far, the one constant this season has been the performance of Jaime Jaquez Jr., currently in his third NBA season. While Jaquez has brought some clarity for the Heat regarding his role, head coach Erik […]

Draymond Green did not deny the notion that Steve Kerr made about the current core of the Golden State Warriors being a “fading dynasty.” Golden State stands out as the most recent dynasty in the NBA. They won four championships from 2015 to 2022, seeing the core of Green, Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson dominate […]

Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green reflected on his clash with head coach Steve Kerr, which led to him leaving the bench mid-game. Green says separating himself from Kerr is growth for a mercurial veteran with an extensive record of crossing the line with opposing players and teammates alike. He also walked away from his […]

Lately, concerns have been raised about how greater possessions lead to increased injuries in the NBA. In addition to Steve Kerr sounding the alarm, Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan is joining the fray.  On Monday, Donovan expressed his thoughts before the Bulls’ showdown against the Minnesota Timberwolves when asked by Sam Smith of NBA.com.  […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick took a playful shot at himself as his veteran superstar LeBron James approaches the age of 41. James turns 41 years old on Dec. 30, standing out as one of best veteran stars in the league this season. Not only that, but he is also going through an […]

Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee secured an NBA Draft gem in Kon Knueppel. However, Knueppel dealt with a twisted ankle three days ago. Is there signs of improvement on Knueppel’s side? Lee dropped an essential “improvement” update there with reporters Monday. “Every day he sees a little bit of improvement,” Lee said to reporters. […]

MIAMI – As Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo deals with nagging injuries that made him miss two games before Monday’s matchup against the Denver Nuggets, he will finally make his return. With the intention of making the Heat better, the time off that Adebayo had could prove to be good for him in the long-term […]

The Boston Celtics have been one of the surprise stories of the NBA so far this season, currently sitting at 19-12 despite a recent road loss to the Portland Trail Blazers to open up their West Coast trip. Jaylen Brown has been playing at a borderline MVP level so far this season, putting up monster […]

When the San Antonio Spurs added Luke Kornet in NBA Free Agency, the move was universally applauded. The team’s big-man rotation was easily a sore spot. Truthfully, it was the weakest part of their roster once you got past Victor Wembanyama. But what hardly anyone anticipated is what Kornet’s signing would mean. That includes Kornet. […]

There is plenty to celebrate in The 6 this season. Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes are forming a mighty impactful duo, young players like Colin Murray-Boyles and Jamal Shead are providing valuable contributions off the bench and the team is only a game out of third place in the Eastern Conference. Following a rough couple […]

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. […]