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Zion Williamson’s career has been incredibly frustrating for fans to follow. The first overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, Williamson was drafted with the potential to be an all-time great. His explosive athleticism, finishing prowess, and fluidity in motion made him a can’t-miss prospect, and the New Orleans Pelicans banked on his talents by […]

The Chicago Bulls rode a historic performance from Josh Giddey to a 127-111 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers at the United Center on Wednesday. The 23-year-old Australian put together his sixth triple-double of the season, finishing with 23 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists in 34 minutes, plus two steals, a block, and five made […]

It may have not been a coincidence. The San Antonio Spurs’ huge victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Cup Semifinals also marked the first game in which Victor Wemanyama, De’Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper were all able to play. Three nights later, the four actually took the court together for […]

The Dallas Mavericks created a lighthearted viral moment this week when Kyrie Irving stole the spotlight without stepping onto the court. The scene quickly became Mavericks news, blending humor, leadership, and technology during a memorable team gathering. Irving, who is currently sidelined while recovering from a torn ACL, attended a holiday event outside the team’s […]

If the Cleveland Cavaliers are going to wake up from the nightmare they’re in right now, it will take a team effort. After the wine and gold’s latest 127-111 loss on the road to the Chicago Bulls, Donovan Mitchell and Jarrett Allen are electing to uplift rather than scold while this group tries to find […]

As Los Angeles Lakers’ superstar LeBron James moves through his historic 23rd NBA season, questions about longevity and decline naturally follow. Yet even as the Lakers star forward approaches his 41st birthday, some of the league’s sharpest basketball minds believe James is still evolving, not fading. One of them is longtime rival and fellow superstar […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are reaching a crossroads. They are signaling to other teams, according to recent reports, that they want to go star-hunting on the trade market to try and convince Giannis Antetokounmpo to commit his long-term future amid the swirling trade rumors involving his name. Alas, the Bucks are nearly stripped bare of tradeable […]

The 2025-26 season is getting away from the Los Angeles Clippers in one of the most shocking turn of events for this campaign. There were so many high expectations for this Clippers team heading into the new season after overhauling the roster and bolstering it with the veteran additions of John Collins, Chris Paul, Bradley […]

Dallas Mavericks fans received an unexpected holiday highlight as Kyrie Irving delivered a memorable Christmas surprise that quickly went viral across social media. The moment added positivity during a challenging stretch for Dallas, while also reinforcing Irving’s leadership despite his ongoing recovery. The Irving gift came in the form of personalized electric golf carts, each […]

Spike Lee is confident about the New York Knicks this year, even more than in previous years, after their NBA Cup win on Tuesday, Dec. 16. The diehard Knicks fan was interviewed after the Knicks won 113-124 against the San Antonio Spurs on how he believes this is just the beginning of a larger Knicks […]

The holiday spirit was in full swing at the United Center on Wednesday as the Chicago Bulls took on the Cleveland Cavaliers. One Bull in particular, Isaac Okoro, was definitely in the spirit of the season, playing against his former team.  During a break, Okoro was sitting on the bench. Then, he was seen singing […]

James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers continue to struggle through mid-December, and things aren’t looking to get any easier the rest of the month. After playing in 25 of the first 26 games, Harden is set to miss his first game of the 2025-26 season due to an injury. Harden missed a game due […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will take to the road this week with a matchup against the Utah Jazz on Thursday, but they are going to be short-handed. The Lakers are already without Austin Reaves due to a calf injury, and Deandre Ayton was the latest player to be ruled out for the game against the […]

SAN FRANCISCO, CA– The two words lingering around the Golden State Warriors right now are frustration and continuity. Nobody on the team is happy about the underwhelming, tepid 13-14 start to the season, given the expectations, the star power, and proof from last season’s 23-8 record after the Jimmy Butler trade that they are capable […]

On Tuesday, Ayo Dosunmu hoped to be on the floor for the Chicago Bulls’ showdown against the Cleveland Cavaliers. However, on Wednesday, Dosunmu was a no-show due to a thumb injury.  Before the game, head coach Billy Donovan announced that Dosunmu was out. Nevertheless, he didn’t hit the panic button over Dosunumu being out for […]

The Toronto Raptors rode a historically good Kawhi Leonard regular season and playoffs en route to winning the 2019 NBA championship, a run that reportedly had the Finals MVP proclaiming he was better all-time than Kobe Bryant. During a recent segment of the Underground Podcast featuring Kevin Durant and Fred VanVleet, VanVleet, who played with […]

BOSTON — As the 2025-26 NBA season progresses, the hope that Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum returns to play grows stronger and stronger. However, the six-time All-Star is still rehabbing from a ruptured Achilles after all, and Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens pointed out that multiple roadblocks are standing between Tatum and the […]

Anthony Davis, D’Angelo Russell and Brandon Williams are all listed as questionable on the NBA injury report for Thursday’s game against the Detroit Pistons. Russell is recovering from an illness, while AD is dealing with a left calf contusion. Davis being listed as questionable is not especially surprising after he missed Monday’s 140-133 loss to […]

The Dallas Mavericks walked out of Delta Center with a 140–133 overtime loss to the Utah Jazz, but Cooper Flagg left with something louder. The Mavericks rookie poured in 42 points on 13-of-27 shooting, making his loudest statement yet in a Dallas uniform. And after the game, Flagg made it personal. Speaking with DLLS Sports’ […]

The 15th of December officially marked the day that players who signed free agent contracts in the offseason could be traded. With the G League Winter showcase approaching, that’s usually the time that NBA trade winds really start blowing. For teams like the Los Angeles Lakers, this portion of the season serves as time to […]

For Houston Rockets All-Star Kevin Durant, everything changed after winning his first championship, including his perspective on his legacy — which he hopes to add to in his remaining years. Longevity, relevance, and championships still matter. ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins called Durant the greatest scorer ever, which is the kind of standard Kevin alludes to when […]

In the high-stakes world of NBA drafts, teams often weigh talent against risk, especially when injuries enter the equation. For the injury-riddled Memphis Grizzlies, selecting a promising rookie who underwent shoulder surgery just a year ago during his college days might have seemed like a gamble. But as the Grizzlies prepare to face Anthony Edwards […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams was seen talking to BYU’s freshman AJ Dybantsa, who’s considered to be the NBA’s top prospect, during a recent road game against the Utah Jazz. Amid Williams and the defending champion Thunder’s historic regular-season success in 2025-26 on par to reach 73+ wins, the Los Angeles Clippers’ struggles are […]

The Atlanta Hawks are awaiting the return of point guard Trae Young, who has been out of the lineup since late October with an MCL sprain sustained against the Brooklyn Nets. In his absence, Jalen Johnson has taken over as the face of the franchise moving forward, but that still doesn’t mean that Young’s presence […]

There is always a moment that will stick with somebody where they felt changed the trajectory of their life. For Jalen Brunson, this may have not been a life-changing moment, but it definitely had an effect on his career. The NBA Cup MVP recalled a moment he shared with Kobe Bryant on Christmas in 2014 […]

Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant expressed deep skepticism about the future of the NBA All-Star Game, saying he does not believe the event can be fixed and placing much of the blame on longtime veterans, including former teammate Stephen Curry. Durant shared his views during a recent episode of Unguarded in a conversation with Rockets […]

In the wake of losing their NBA Cup semifinals game against the San Antonio Spurs, All-Star Jalen Williams and the Oklahoma City Thunder were granted two additional off days ahead of Thursday’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers. The Thunder will get two chances against the Spurs to avenge its NBA Cup loss next week. […]

The difference between struggling through a slump and breaking through often comes down to an unwavering commitment to the craft. Jaren Jackson Jr. knows this truth intimately, and he sees its perfect embodiment in Cam Spencer’s shooting. When asked about working through difficult stretches, Jackson Jr. offered a knowing smile and some straightforward wisdom. Sometimes […]

The Golden State Warriors are in a state of limbo with the way their season has gone, and it’s uncertain if things will get better before they get worse. They have had a few lineup changes, and one of the most glaring differences is how much Jonathan Kuminga has been in and out of the […]

The Dallas Mavericks have been a major disappointment thus far on the 2025-26 NBA season, currently sitting at 10-17 ahead of Thursday night’s clash against the Detroit Pistons. Anthony Davis has been in and out of the lineup due to injury as trade rumors swirl around the Mavericks amid their rough start to the season. […]

As the Detroit Pistons (21–5) prepare to close out a two-game road trip with a matchup against the Dallas Mavericks (10–17) on Thursday night, Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd offered high praise for Pistons star guard Cade Cunningham, drawing a comparison to Oklahoma City Thunder reigning MVP and Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Kidd made the […]

With 14 starting lineup combinations in 27 games, the Cleveland Cavaliers have had a constant push and pull with their first five this season. Their most recent mix of Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, De’Andre Hunter, Dean Wade, and Jarrett Allen didn’t get the job done against the short-handed Charlotte Hornets, but it made logical sense […]

In a season defined by the absences of its franchise cornerstones, the Memphis Grizzlies have learned collective health is not merely about who is in uniform, but how the entire operation functions. Jaren Jackson Jr. missed the start of the season. Ja Morant and Zach Edey are back on the injury report, continuing a trend […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are navigating a challenging season marked by injuries to practically every key contributor, but there’s a glimmer of hope on the horizon. Sure, Zach Edey is out for a month. Fortunately, Ja Morant’s ankle injury scare seems far less concerning than initially fear going by the latest injury report. It gets even […]

Atlanta Hawks fans have been counting down the days until point guard Trae Young returns to the lineup from his MCL sprain suffered earlier this season. The Hawks have managed to hold down the fort in his absence, currently sitting just a game out of third place in the Eastern Conference, but the team would […]

The talk of Phoenix, Arizona and its beloved Phoenix Suns should include Mark Williams, if it hasn’t already. Ever since he was traded to the Suns on draft night, many thought it would be a mistake. After all, the team drafted standout Duke center Khaman Maluach with its No. 10 pick. However, everything aligned for […]

On Tuesday evening, the New York Knicks hoisted their first ever NBA Cup trophy with a win over the San Antonio Spurs in a game played from Las Vegas. It was a balanced attack from a Knicks team that had previously knocked off the Orlando Magic in order to get to the final round, before […]

After beating the San Antonio Spurs 124-113 to win the NBA Cup and extend a winning streak to six games, New York Knicks’ OG Anunoby says it’s just the beginning of a special regular season for his team. A reporter also left him baffled during his postgame media availability regarding the significance of winning the […]

Nearly two months into the NBA season, most teams around the league have a good sense of who will and will not be contending, which means some teams are quickly going to turn to trades to either upgrade their roster or cash out amid a terrible season. And that is where Bill Simmons comes in. […]