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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. […]

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 […]