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On Tuesday evening, the Detroit Pistons improved to 13-2 on the young 2025-26 NBA season with a 120-112 road win over the Atlanta Hawks. The win marked Detroit’s 11th straight victory, made even more impressive by the fact that it came on the second night of a back to back. The Pistons were led in […]

Update: Cooper Flagg has officially been downgraded to out for the Dallas Mavericks clash against the New York Knicks, according to ESPN. Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg has been downgraded to questionable with an illness ahead of the team’s matchup against the New York Knicks on Wednesday night. The Mavericks, who are 4–11 and sit […]

The Golden State Warriors have gotten off to a tepid start to the 2025-26 NBA season, currently sitting at 9-7 after Tuesday night’s road loss vs the Orlando Magic. While Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler have both been playing some good basketball of late, the Warriors are looking for a lot more out of late […]

As the Miami Heat’s unique rookie Kasparas Jakucionis was selected with the team’s first-round pick in the last NBA Draft, his first year will be one focused on development. While Jakucionis’ skill level gives the Heat a bright future, the production won’t come immediately, as this week, he has been sent down to the G […]

At least rookie New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo has one ally: Knicks guard Jalen Brunson, amid the controversy surrounding his recent appearance at Madison Square Garden for WWE Monday Night RAW. Brunson, who is a known WWE fan, replied to Skattebo’s recent remarks, clapping back at his haters. While he didn’t write anything, […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers improved to 11–4 following a 140–126 win over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night, a newly surfaced statistic has further emphasized the disparity in the blockbuster trade that sent Luka Doncic to Los Angeles and brought Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks. A graphic posted by ClutchPoints on X, formerly […]

The New York Knicks have played well at home during the first few weeks of the season. And they’ve played horribly on the road, going 0-4 to open the year. That was on display in their most recent game, as they lost to the Miami Heat 115-113. Granted, the Knicks were without Jalen Brunson and […]

Suffice it to say that Josh Giddey is entering the prime of his career. After signing a four-year $100 million contract with the Chicago Bulls, Giddey is climbing up the ladder of NBA prominence. So far, he is averaging 21.8 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 9.4 assists per game. If anything, he had this potential all […]

Recently, the Dallas Mavericks made headlines by firing general manager Nico Harrison, nine months after he traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in a widely panned move. In the wake of this decision, many were wondering if the Mavericks’ new regime might trade some veteran talent and embrace a full rebuild around Cooper […]

With all the rumors surrounding the Dallas Mavericks, the magnifying glass has been on owner Patrick Dumont to see how he progresses the franchise forward after firing general manager Nico Harrison. As the rumors around the Mavericks will continue, one interesting aspect has involved former owner Mark Cuban, who’s been involved in conversations around the […]

The Dallas Mavericks didn’t just shift direction after the franchise sale, they stepped straight into a quiet war. It began the moment Nico Harrison watched Mark Cuban stand at center court, sweat dripping, cameras circling, and announce that nothing was changing for the Mavericks. Cuban said he still ran basketball. He said the Mavericks GM […]

The Chicago Bulls will take on the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday in Portland. However, the status of Coby White remains unknown after not playing against the Denver Nuggets on Monday. On Sunday, White made his return to the Bulls following an absence due to a calf injury during the preseason. Altogether, White scored 27 […]

As the Dallas Mavericks continue their disappointing start to the 2025–26 NBA season with a 4–11 record, new reporting has revealed how former general manager Nico Harrison convinced team owner Patrick Dumont to approve a trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. The organization fired Harrison last Tuesday following the team’s continued […]

Amid LeBron James’ much-awaited season debut, Luka Doncic exploded in frustration as the Los Angeles Lakers star argued a questionable call during a tense stretch against the Utah Jazz, turning the sequence into one of the night’s most dramatic scenes. Bill Kennedy, the veteran referee in charge of the sequence, kept calm while Doncic pressed […]

The Dallas Mavericks have not had a great start to the season, with a mixture of injuries and the firing of general manager Nico Harrison. They’ve had Cooper Flagg playing point guard as their options are limited with Kyrie Irving sidelined, and their offense is one of the worst in the league. A start like […]

The Detroit Pistons continue to lean on their foundation during this 11-game winning streak. They are the second-best defensive team in the NBA with a defensive rating of 109.6. Prioritizing paint production as the best team in the league, averaging 59.3 points in the paint per game. And closing out the finishing stretch on the […]

The Milwaukee Bucks entered the season knowing everything revolved around Giannis Antetokounmpo, but the latest injury scare made the picture sharper than ever. One number defines it: the Giannis Antetokounmpo Bucks on/off differential sits at a staggering plus-21.1. The Bucks injury concerns were already loud. Now they echo across every possession he misses. That stat […]

The New Orleans Pelicans listed forward Zion Williamson as questionable for Wednesday night’s matchup against the Denver Nuggets, providing the latest update on his recovery from a left hamstring strain. The game, scheduled for 8 p.m. ET, closes out New Orleans’ five-game homestand as the team attempts to halt a six-game losing streak. Williamson last […]

The Los Angeles Lakers notched their third straight win with a 140-126 victory over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night. LeBron James made his season debut for the Lakers, and teammate Luka Doncic was clear on how the veteran made his mark in his first contest of the campaign. “He does things that other people […]

The Dallas Mavericks are confronting a grim financial picture that ESPN insider Bobby Marks believes is unlike anything the franchise has faced. During an appearance on the DLLS Dallas Mavericks Podcast, Marks outlined the Mavericks’ growing concerns as they fall deeper into luxury tax territory while sitting near the bottom of the Western Conference standings. […]

The Atlanta Hawks watched their night slip away in the final seconds, even after Vit Krejci drilled one of the wildest shots of the season. The moment was loud. The crowd rose. And that Vit Krejci 3-pointer briefly cut the gap as they pushed to stop the Pistons and help the Hawks hold on to […]

The Dallas Mavericks will host the New York Knicks in a Wednesday night matchup. The Mavs’ injury trouble is unfortunately undeniable, though. Dereck Lively II and Daniel Gafford are among the Mavericks on the injury report, so are the centers playing tonight vs. the Knicks? Dallas is proceeding with caution. Gafford and Lively did not […]

Golden State Warriors star Jimmy Butler had no interest in discussing his heated fourth-quarter confrontation with Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs. The physical altercation resulted in Butler receiving a technical foul after shoving Suggs to the floor during the Warriors’ 121-113 road loss on Tuesday night. When reporters approached Butler in the locker room after […]

The Miami Heat will be facing the Golden State Warriors, as Jimmy Butler will be returning to go against his former team. For the Heat, they’re more worried about what’s going on with their players, and Bam Adebayo is one of them, after missing the past two weeks with a toe injury. The Heat have […]

Update: Jalen Brunson will officially return for the New York Knicks against the Dallas Mavericks, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson has missed the past couple of games with a sprained right ankle. The Knicks are hoping he can return soon. On Wednesday night, the Knicks are set to play […]

The Golden State Warriors hit South Beach with Jimmy Butler firing off a cryptic line ahead of another revenge game against the Miami Heat, sending the buzz into overdrive. Asked if he would play in Miami, Butler kept the room guessing. “Who knows? We’ll see how we feel when we wake up,” he said, delivering […]

The NBA 2K26 Season 3 Release Date arrives soon, with the developers sharing new patch notes for the Season 3 update. Overall, this brand new season brings new content across a variety of modes like MyCAREER and MyTEAM. The update comes with a ton of fixes in gameplay, as well as modes like The City, […]

DeAndre Ayton and LeBron James shared the court as teammates for the first time on Tuesday night, but according to Ayton, their connection actually goes back much further than anyone realized. After the Los Angeles Lakers’ 140-126 win over the Utah Jazz, Ayton revealed a fascinating story during his postgame comments. The big man told […]

LeBron James returned to action for the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night after missing the first 14 games of the season with sciatica. The 40-year-old finished with 11 points and 12 assists in the Lakers’ 140-126 victory over the Utah Jazz, securing his double-double in the fourth quarter to officially start his record 23rd […]

At long last, LeBron James stepped into the spotlight for his much-awaited season debut, and the Los Angeles Lakers made sure the moment landed with authority. Under the bright lights, JJ Redick praised every piece of the performance as the Utah Jazz tried to keep pace in a 140-126 Lakers win. LeBron delivered 11 points […]

There’s just something about the Golden State Warriors losing to teams missing their star player. The Dubs’ three-game winning streak came to an end at the hands of Paolo Banchero-less Orlando Magic, falling 121-113 in their fifth game of a six-game road trip. While Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler combined for 67 points, the Warriors’ […]

LeBron James made his return to the hardwood on Tuesday night after a 14-game absence due to sciatica, helping the Los Angeles Lakers take their 11th win of the new campaign, a 140-125 victory over the Utah Jazz. James had been working towards a return over the past week or so, with one of the […]

On Tuesday night, LeBron James made his much-awaited season debut, marking the start of his 23rd campaign in the NBA — being the first player in NBA history to play that many seasons. And the Los Angeles Lakers could not have gotten off to a better start to the season with James in the lineup, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are rolling, as they moved to 11-4 on the 2025-26 season with a 140-125 win over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night. The vibes are immaculate in the Lakers locker room right now, especially when elder statesman LeBron James made his season debut and put up 11 points and 12 assists […]

LeBron James enjoyed a successful season debut in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 140-126 win versus the Utah Jazz. He shot the ball efficiently despite only scoring 11 points (4-of-7), posted a game-high 12 assists and moved into No. 6 on the all-time 3-point field goals list after surpassing Indiana Pacers great Reggie Miller. When his […]

Amid the Los Angeles Lakers’ strong start to the 2025-26 season, a portion of the Lakers fanbase believed that they can finally move on from LeBron James now that Luka Doncic is the number one option on this roster. But that was folly; James remains a brilliant player who can shapeshift depending on his team’s […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry started out hot in their game against the Orlando Magic at Kia Center on Tuesday, scoring 22 points, including five three-pointers in the first half. He, however, cooled down after the break, as the Magic held on to win, 121-113. After the game, Curry confirmed that he tweaked his […]

LeBron James made his much-anticipated season debut for the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night in a home game against the Utah Jazz. Everything was rocky for the Lakers at first as the Jazz, particularly Keyonte George, seemingly could not miss from beyond the arc. But the Lakers righted the ship, with Luka Doncic essentially […]

The much-awaited return of LeBron James from a sciatica injury looked to be in jeopardy as the Los Angeles Lakers were down against the Utah Jazz in the early goings of the third quarter at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday. The Lakers, however, went on a mini-run to steal the lead, 89-88, after Luka Doncic’s layup. […]