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The Minnesota Timberwolves received a significant injury update Saturday involving guard Terrence Shannon Jr., who is expected to be sidelined after exiting Thursday’s game with left foot soreness. In a press release issued ahead of Minnesota’s matchup against the Brooklyn Nets, the Timberwolves announced that Shannon Jr. underwent further evaluation following his early exit against […]

While All-Star Jalen Williams compares the San Antonio Spurs to the 2023-24 Oklahoma City Thunder, Alex Caruso sees a reflection of last year’s championship team. Williams’ take on the Spurs dominating the Thunder in two of three games over 12 days came off as pretentious, comparing a team, on the heels of a Christmas Day […]

The Orlando Magic released their latest injury report Saturday afternoon as they prepare for their second meeting of the season against the Denver Nuggets, with Jalen Suggs’ availability once again in question. The Magic (17-14) listed Suggs as doubtful with a left hip contusion ahead of Saturday night’s matchup against the Nuggets (22-8), scheduled for […]

As the Miami Heat had a huge win over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night, 126-111, there was a bevy of standout performances, including the return of two key players to the rotation. While Heat’s Pelle Larsson had a career night with 21 points in coming back from an ankle injury, Nikola Jovic had a […]

With the Miami Heat besting the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night, 126-111, it was a much-needed victory as the team had lost its last eight of nine games prior. Especially with the Heat getting the win without Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro due to injury, there was no doubt a game plan heading into Friday […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers prepare to host the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night, the conversation around the franchise has shifted from seeding and momentum to long-term reality. With Los Angeles sitting at 19–10 but riding an abysmal three-game losing streak, ESPN analyst Bobby Marks offered a blunt assessment of the team’s championship outlook, suggesting […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves will play the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday night. They were most recently defeated in overtime by the Denver Nuggets on Christmas Day, losing 142-138. Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves are looking to bounce back on Saturday. However, Edwards is listed on the injury report. The Timberwolves star is dealing with right shoulder […]

As the Miami Heat beat the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night, 126-111, in what was a crucial victory for the team after losing eight of its last nine contests, the unit was without its two main stars, Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro. With the Heat looking to fully get back on track for Saturday’s game […]

The Houston Rockets listed center Alperen Sengun as questionable on Saturday afternoon ahead of their matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers, casting some uncertainty over the status of one of the team’s most important contributors. The Rockets (18-10) are set to open a two-game homestand Saturday night against the Cavaliers (17-15) at 8:00 p.m. ET. Sengun […]

San Antonio Spurs star De’Aaron Fox is listed on the injury report ahead of the team’s game against the Utah Jazz on Saturday night. So, is Fox playing tonight vs. the Jazz? Fox’s injury status was initially in question, but he has been ruled out due to left adductor tightness/illness, per the NBA injury report. […]

Update: Giannis Antetokounmpo will make his return for the Milwaukee Bucks against the Chicago Bulls, according to the team. The Milwaukee Bucks could receive a major boost Saturday night as Giannis Antetokounmpo nears a potential return from injury while trade rumors continue to swirl around the franchise and its star forward. Milwaukee (12–19) is set […]

As trade speculation continues to swirl around Dallas Mavericks star forward Anthony Davis, a new report suggests that any potential deal with the Atlanta Hawks would stop well short of including the franchise’s cornerstone guard. During an appearance on NBA on Prime, NBA insider Chris Haynes reported that Atlanta remains intrigued by the possibility of […]

With rumors surrounding the Golden State Warriors in potential trades, the team can make a move ahead of the deadline, one name that has always been in speculation is Jonathan Kuminga. As the Warriors are still fighting for one last championship push, the latest reporting on Kuminga suggests he won’t be on the team much […]

After a period of serious struggle, the Chicago Bulls seem to have turned a new leaf. On Saturday, they won their fifth consecutive game against the Philadelphia 76ers 109-102. As a result, they are now 15-15 on the year. Afterward, Tre Jones, who led the way with 15 points and six rebounds, gave credit to […]

The Atlanta Hawks were once in the top half of the league in defensive rating, and the eye test showed it. They weren’t allowing easy shots, they were getting back in transition, and they were holding their opponents to low-scoring nights. In the month of December, any resemblance to what their defense was slowly went […]

With the Golden State Warriors still hunting for a championship, despite the middling start to the season, the team could be one to look out for when it comes to making a big trade ahead of the deadline. As fans wonder which blockbuster trade the Warriors will make, the latest reporting has the team linked […]

It was a good Christmas for the Golden State Warriors after they defeated the Dallas Mavericks 126-116. As a result, they are now 16-15 on the year. On paper, they got it going on with Steph Curry, Draymond Green, Jimmy Butler, and Jonathan Kuminga. However, they are an aging team, with Curry at 37, Butler […]

The Brooklyn Nets filled their last open two-way spot on Friday, signing rookie Chaney Johnson. A 6-foot-7 wing, Johnson spent his first three college seasons at Division 2 Alabama Huntsville before transferring to Auburn for the last two seasons. During his two seasons with the Tigers, Johnson helped lead them to the 2024 SEC Tournament […]

Heading into the 2025-26 season, Jaylen Brown must have been licking his chops at the prospect of getting his first opportunity at first option hoops. The Boston Celtics were going to take a step back considering how they lost Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porzingis, and Al Horford in one offseason, not to mention having to fill […]

The Los Angeles Clippers looked toast when Ivica Zubac suffered a Grade 2 left ankle sprain, an injury that would keep him out of action for multiple weeks. But the Clippers have kept on winning despite Zubac’s absence; they have gone 3-0 (including the game that Zubac injured his ankle in) since, what with 37-year-old […]

LOS ANGELES – The recent struggles for the Los Angeles Lakers continued following their 119-96 loss to the Houston Rockets on Christmas. The Lakers losing streak hit three games, and head coach JJ Redick was unable to hide his frustrations amid repeated effort and execution issues. For Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt, the Lakers issues aren’t […]

ATLANTA, GA – Defeated. Deflated. Dejected. That was the vibe of the Atlanta Hawks when the clock hit zero after losing 126-111 to the Miami Heat a day after Christmas. It was the fifth straight loss for the Hawks, and the fifth straight game where their opponent has scored more than 125 points. It’s been […]

The entire Los Angeles Clippers seemed to take a plunge into the Fountain of Youth with the way they handled business against the Portland Trail Blazers. Brook Lopez will be grabbing the headlines after the 37-year-old big man nailed a career-high nine triples in a 119-103 win over the Blazers, but Kawhi Leonard’s contributions on […]

The Utah Jazz found their closer, and Keyonte George proved it against the Detroit Pistons. The Jazz handed Detroit a 131–129 loss, snapping the Pistons’ three-game winning streak and halting the surge of the league leaders. With the game swinging all night and pressure peaking in the final seconds, the ball finally found George. He […]

Friday night brought bad news for the Charlotte Hornets in the form of an ankle injury to Kon Knueppel, who’s been the most consistently good rookie in the league this season. Nonetheless, the Hornets, despite Knueppel’s absence in the second half, surged towards a 120-105 win over the Orlando Magic — with second-year forward Tidjane […]

Pelle Larsson didn’t hold back on his recovery from a recent ankle injury following his return to the court in the Miami Heat’s matchup against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night. Larsson is going through the second season of his NBA career with the Heat. He has seen his role grow with the team, making […]

Brooklyn Nets rookie Drake Powell’s third ankle sprain of the season will only hold him out two games. After missing Brooklyn’s wins over the Toronto Raptors and Philadelphia 76ers, Powell is available to return on Saturday vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves. Powell injured his right ankle during the first quarter of a Dec. 18 loss to […]

Brook Lopez has turned a difficult Los Angeles Clippers season into must-watch basketball on the road against the Portland Trail Blazers. The Clippers needed life and Lopez supplied it with a shooting burst that lifted the entire night. He has drilled his ninth three-pointer, a new career high, and is 9-of-13 from deep so far, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have been in many clutch games this season; in fact, entering their Friday night clash against the Chicago Bulls, they were tied for second-most such games in the NBA with 20. The Bulls were also part of many close games themselves at 19 heading into their contest against the 76ers, so it […]

It may not be panic time quite yet for the Cleveland Cavaliers, but every loss must be sending the Cavs closer and closer to manning their panic stations. They are now 17-15 on the season after suffering a fourth-quarter meltdown on Christmas Day en route to a 126-124 loss to the New York Knicks, and […]

Jalen Smith pulled off a marvelous poster dunk on Joel Embiid during the Chicago Bulls’ matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night. Smith is going through his sixth season in the NBA, his second with the Bulls. He has secured a solid bench role in the rotation, providing his services as a decent big […]

After being cast off as a salary dump by the Denver Nuggets this summer, Michael Porter Jr. is proving his doubters wrong. The Brooklyn Nets forward is turning heads across the NBA, with career-best offensive efficiency and shotmaking that has left his teammates at a loss for words. “Some of those shots are like, man, […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have not nearly been as good this season as they were the previous campaign. In fact, the decline has been steep. Following the Cavs’ disappointing 126-124 Christmas Day defeat to the New York Knicks, Cleveland is now the owner of a disappointing 17-15 record. For reference, the Cavs lost all of 18 […]

Charles Lee provided an initial injury update on Kon Knueppel following the Charlotte Hornets’ matchup against the Orlando Magic on Friday night. Knueppel has been making waves as one of the best performing rookies to start the 2025-26 NBA season. However, that might be on hold for some time after he twisted his right ankle […]

The Portland Trail Blazers came into their matchup against the LA Clippers on Friday looking to snap a two-game losing streak, and so far they were on their way to doing so with a double digit lead in the second half as of publication. Blazers wing Shaedon Sharpe got himself on the highlight reel early […]

Alex Sarr’s growth in the NBA garnered praise from Darko Rajakovic following the Washington Wizards’ matchup against the Toronto Raptors on Friday night. Sarr is progressing through his sophomore campaign in the NBA with the Wizards. He has significantly improved with his production, being more active in the scoring and rebounding departments. Sarr showed off […]

Everyone needs an occasional confidence boost from time to time. Whether from a friend or a professional peer in a high-wire field, just hearing the support of others can help a player. GG Jackson knows this all too well after years with the consistently inconsistent Memphis Grizzlies and some recent trade rumor news. So does […]

The Detroit Pistons arrived in Delta Center with momentum, and Cade Cunningham brought it straight to the rim. The Pistons opened with pace and confidence in this Utah Jazz matchup, and Cunningham delivered a highlight of the night in the first half. After an inbound, he advanced the ball quickly, shifted past defenders, and attacked […]

The Orlando Magic needed stability against the Charlotte Hornets, and Anthony Black supplied it with numbers to match the moment. He played 36 minutes, scored 24 points on 8-of-17 shooting, went 4-of-7 from three, and added 3 rebounds and 4 assists. However, the Magic still fell 120–105, dropping to 17–14 and sixth in the East. […]