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The NBA has slapped Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd with a $35,000 fine for criticizing the officiating in Sunday’s 111-107 loss to the Houston Rockets. Kidd called out the referees after the game. The NBA retaliated with a $35,000 fine, according to ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel. “Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd has been fined $35,000 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers lost a primetime game in New York to the Knicks last night, and it’s hard not to wonder, considering the team’s lackluster second-half showing, how different the game could have gone if L.A. had Austin Reaves at their disposal. Reaves last played on Christmas Day, when he reaggravated a left calf […]

After Hall of Fame forward Dirk Nowitzki attended the jersey retirement ceremony of Dallas Mavericks’ Mark Aguirre, many wonder if his relationship with the front office has improved since last season’s blockbuster Luka Doncic trade. It felt as if Nowitzki spoke for every diehard Mavericks fan in Dallas when he called out the organization for […]

With the NBA trade deadline just a couple of days away, the Atlanta Hawks’ search for a big man still has them reportedly interested in Dallas Mavericks center Anthony Davis, as per ClutchPoints’ NBA insider Brett Siegel. Although Davis is currently sidelined due to a hand injury, the Hawks still maintain some level of trade […]

The Houston Rockets have officially ruled out center Steven Adams for the remainder of the NBA 2025-26 season following surgery on his left ankle. According to reporting from Shams Charania, Houston Rockets center Steven Adams has undergone season-ending surgery on his left ankle, sources tell ESPN. The injury occurred during a contest against Zion Williamson, […]

The New York Knicks have gotten back into a groove as of late, winners of six straight games after Sunday night’s home victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. Still, that isn’t stopping the trade rumor mill from swirling around the team, particularly regarding their supposed pursuit of Milwaukee Bucks disgruntled superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. Recently, however, […]

The Dallas Mavericks reopened an old wound this week when Mark Cuban reflected on the Luka Doncic trade that changed everything. The decision sent shockwaves across the NBA and delivered Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Cuban revealed the moment Nico Harrison reached out with the news. Under the stadium lights of memory, the feeling […]

The Golden State Warriors are currently evaluating the NBA trade market with a specific focus on the forward position, leading to significant buzz regarding a potential reunion with Andrew Wiggins. According to reporting from Brett Siegel, league personnel have increasingly linked Wiggins back to the Warriors as the February 5 deadline approaches. While the organization […]

The Golden State Warriors have been involved in trade talks for some time, and with the deadline approaching, it’s hard to tell if they have anything in place to make a deal. With Jimmy Butler out for the season, the need for depth is important, but the main story is whether Jonathan Kuminga will have […]

Everyone had been waiting for the next trade to happen ever since Trae Young was dealt from the Atlanta Hawks to the Washington Wizards on Jan. 7, and we finally got some action late Saturday night for those on the East Coast. De’Andre Hunter, whom the Cleveland Cavaliers acquired at the trade deadline last season […]

The Chicago Bulls have been up and down of late, currently on track for a play-in appearance for the fourth consecutive year. The team has been involved in several trade rumors as the deadline approaches later this week, with one name repeatedly coming up being veteran guard Coby White. Recently, Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic […]

The Golden State Warriors have been in the trade rumor mill over the last few weeks as the team desperately tries to put a contending team together around Stephen Curry. That effort was made a whole lot tougher by the recent injury to star Jimmy Butler, but fans are still holding out hope that the […]

The Miami Heat have been playing some improved basketball lately, recently getting back into the win column with a blowout win over the Chicago Bulls. Still, there is plenty of speculation that Pat Riley and the Heat front office could look to make a move before the February 5 trade deadline, with the biggest name […]

LeBron James offered a thoughtful reflection after the Los Angeles Lakers’ 112-100 loss to the New York Knicks on Sunday at Madison Square Garden. At 41, James wondered if the game might be his last at the iconic arena in what could be his 23rd and final NBA season. He scored 22 points with six […]

It’s been a chaotic season for the Dallas Mavericks, who have been mired in the trade rumor mill, watched Cooper Flagg blossom into an emerging star, and fired general manager Nico Harrison, all within a couple of months. This weekend marked the one-year anniversary of Harrison’s infamous trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles […]

The Denver Nuggets met the Oklahoma City Thunder under bright arena lights and saw Shai Gilgeous-Alexander control the night. Nuggets guard Peyton Watson spoke after the 121–111 loss and refused to reveal any defensive secrets. 🎙️ Peyton Watson on defending SGA "I don't want to give too much away because we're going to have to […]

Recently, the Cleveland Cavaliers shook things up by trading De’Andre Hunter to the Sacramento Kings in exchange for Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis, in a deal that also involved the Chicago Bulls. Schroder will now serve as the backup point guard for starter Darius Garland, who has struggled through a rough 2025-26 season so far. […]

Ever since reports surfaced about the Milwaukee Bucks actually fielding calls for two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and expressing a level of openness they’ve never shown before to trading him, the NBA trade landscape has been put on hold. Teams around the league have been calling the Bucks to see if it’s possible to acquire Giannis […]

Anthony Edwards has shown throughout his career that he’s never shy of saying how he feels, and he goes out on the court and backs up his talk. That’s why it’s never a surprise when he takes shots at other superstars in his Adidas ads, which is what he did in the latest video. This […]

The Denver Nuggets usually only have one All-Star, and it’s Nikola Jokic. He’s once again made the team, but the Nuggets will be sending another player to the Intuit Dome. Jamal Murray has been waiting for his opportunity to be an All-Star, and he finally will have the chance to represent his team, as well […]

The Los Angeles Lakers returned to Madison Square Garden on the anniversary of the Luka Doncic trade. As a result, the moment felt symbolic. One year after prying him away from the Mavericks in exchange for Anthony Davis, the spotlight turned to progress and pressure. At the same time, with key pieces still searching for […]

The Houston Rockets have been playing some good basketball this season despite some key injuries they’ve had, but when you have a player like Kevin Durant on your team, you’ll always have a chance. Durant is having another stellar season, and he was just named to another All-Star team, adding to his accomplishments throughout his […]

The Philadelphia 76ers face the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night, and Joel Embiid once again sits at the center of the injury report. He was listed as probable with right ankle injury management. The 76ers enter the matchup at 27–21, No. 6 in the East, riding a three-game winning streak. The Clippers come in […]

Of all the performances on display, it was Cason Wallace’s that recalibrated Sunday night in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 121-111 versus the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena, and the aftermath was just as memorable as the game itself. Wallace scored a career-high 27 points, the result of a scorching 7-of-11 night from beyond the arc. […]

With just a few days remaining until the NBA Trade Deadline, everyone is wondering if the Milwaukee Bucks will trade Giannis Antetokoumpo. Last week, there were reports that they were willing to find him a new home, and Antetokounmpo was open to playing elsewhere. There have been several teams making offers to acquire the Bucks’ […]

There are moments in an NBA season when ambition quietly turns into inevitability. For the Minnesota Timberwolves, the 2026 trade deadline feels like one of those moments. Right now, the Timberwolves look very good. That said, it also feels like “very good” is no longer enough. They are also too aware that Anthony Edwards’ prime […]

This year’s trade deadline might finally mean something in Chicago. For years, the Bulls have lived in NBA purgatory. The 2026 NBA trade deadline, however, feels different. This isn’t about chasing a low playoff seed or papering over flaws with short-term fixes. For the first time in a very long time, Chicago is operating from […]

The trade deadline is just a few days away, and one of the teams to closely monitor is the Miami Heat. While they are playing at a high level this season despite their injury-stricken roster, a bold change could be needed. The Heat have young assets to offer, and the front office, led by president […]

Every year, NBA All-Star Weekend gets to showcase the top performing stars of the respective season. The 2025-26 edition will be no different as the star players from the Western and Eastern Conferences will be heading to Los Angeles for the All-Star Game on Feb. 15. The NBA announced the starters for both conferences last […]

BOSTON — The history of the Boston Celtics hangs in the rafters of TD Garden and is deeply embedded in the parquet floor. But, those inanimate objects don’t quite do it justice. A better example of it was on Sunday afternoon during the inaugural NBA Pioneers Classic between the Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks, when members […]

Detroit Pistons’ center Jalen Duren was Sunday’s biggest focal point when he was named a 2026 NBA All-Star reserve. Duren has been one of the most impressive breakout players in the NBA this regular season. His All-Star nod now places him as the third Piston on the roster, joining point guard Cade Cunningham and head […]

Cleveland Cavaliers big man Jarrett Allen set a new career high with 40 points, taking the Portland Trail Blazers to school on Sunday in the team’s 130-111 win at the Moda Center on the road. He added 17 boards, 5 assists, and 4 blocks as well in the victory, the Wine and Gold’s first of […]

The Milwaukee Bucks suffered their fifth straight defeat after getting crushed by the Boston Celtics, 107-79, at TD Garden on Sunday. After a solid start, the Bucks could not get anything going in the second quarter, allowing the Celtics to pull away. Milwaukee fell to 18-29, while Boston improved to 31-18. The Bucks only shot […]

Josh Hart had a unique take to share about the one-year anniversary of the Luka Doncic trade following the New York Knicks’ matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night. Exactly one year has passed since the Lakers landed Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks, as the trade went down following Los Angeles’ road win […]

The Orlando Magic visited Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night for their second and final meeting of the NBA 2025–26 regular season, and Magic guard Desmond Bane made sure Wembanyama wouldn’t forget it. Late in the third quarter, Bane was caught bulldozing Wembanyama while the latter was trying to find his […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have seen their season turn around over the last month and a half thanks to the All-Star level contributions from superstar Kawhi Leonard. But the absurd numbers, and wins that have come with it, were not enough to earn a spot in the mid-February exhibition. The NBA announced the All-Star reserves […]

LeBron James spotted old NBA Draft mate Carmelo Anthony before playing in his latest Madison Square Garden game. The Los Angeles Lakers star spent postgame leaving fans wondering if Sunday became his last MSG appearance against the New York Knicks. James, 41, has sparked retirement chatter across the league. His Lakers fell 112-100 on Sunday […]

The New York Knicks won their sixth straight game after beating the Los Angeles Lakers, 112-100, at Madison Square Garden on Sunday. The Lakers had a strong start, but they failed to sustain it in the second half, getting outscored in the third quarter, 38-26. Los Angeles fell to 29-19, while New York improved to […]

JJ Redick provided a key injury update on star guard Austin Reaves following the Los Angeles Lakers’ matchup against the New York Knicks on Sunday night. Reaves has been absent from the Lakers’ starting lineups since Christmas Day. He suffered a calf strain injury in the team’s loss to the Houston Rockets, having been on […]