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Success has an interesting way of tempting overreaction. The most dangerous moment for a rising contender isn’t when things go wrong but when everything goes right. The Detroit Pistons have reached that inflection point. With wins piling up and the league recalibrating its expectations, Detroit now faces a subtle but critical threat as the 2026 […]

The Utah Jazz lost 147-116 to the Miami Heat on Saturday at the Delta Center, dropping to 1-2 on their current homestand. In an otherwise abysmal outing, veteran center Jusuf Nurkic was the only bright spot for Utah, making history by recording his third consecutive triple-double. He became the first player in franchise history to […]

After dealing with what seemed like a rotating door of injuries this season, the Los Angeles Lakers have had a relatively clean slate of health as of late, with only Austin Reaves and rookie Adou Thiero currently sidelined. And in the case of Reaves, he is progressing towards a return soon. The Lakers could use […]

Taj Gibson had touching remarks to share about the memories he experienced with Derrick Rose during their time together as teammates on the Chicago Bulls. Gibson and Rose were teammates for 14 years, mainly on the Bulls before spending stints together on the Minnesota Timberwolves and New York Knicks. They experienced multiple playoff runs, including […]

At certain moments in history, children have won the hearts of the masses. A young JFK Jr. saluting his father’s casket comes to mind. On Saturday in Chicago, those same feelings came to fruition when Derrick Rose got his Bulls jersey retired. During the ceremony, it was Rose’s young son, London, who shed tears as […]

The Orlando Magic left Kia Center on Saturday night with another frustrating result, falling 119-105 to the Cleveland Cavaliers, but Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley made it clear in his post-game press conference that one player stood above the rest in deciding the outcome — Donovan Mitchell, and the coach’s words summarizes how the night […]

LeBron James turned back the clock once again with his fastbreak dunk in the Los Angeles Lakers’ matchup against the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night. James is midway through the 23rd season of his legendary career, his eighth with the Lakers. Even at age 41, he continues to pull off incredible plays with dunks and […]

It was a cold, snowy night in Chicago as the Bulls faced the Boston Celtics with Derrick Rose in the building to celebrate his jersey retirement. After the Bulls won 114-111 thanks to a game-winning 3-pointer by Kevin Huerter in the final second, the moment everyone was waiting for came. Rose’s famed No. 1 was […]

The Luka Doncic trade still haunts the Dallas Mavericks fanbase to this day. Traded unceremoniously to the Los Angeles Lakers last year with no warning signs, it’s clear from how fans react to Doncic’s presence that they still have love for their former star. Doncic was their best player in a while and was committed […]

DALLAS — The Los Angeles Lakers earned a 116-110 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night. Luka Doncic played well in his second game back in Dallas as a road opponent, leading the Lakers with 33 points. Mavs fans welcomed Doncic back with open arms once again. The star — who was traded almost […]

The Detroit Pistons head coach, JB Bickerstaff, has officially earned one of the NBA’s most prestigious midseason honors, securing a head coaching role in the 2026 NBA All-Star Game following Detroit’s surge to the top of the Eastern Conference standings. The league confirmed the news on social media, and the update clarified both the format […]

Kevin Huerter broke the hearts of Boston fans following his game-winning 3-pointer in the Chicago Bulls’ game against the Celtics on Saturday night. Huerter is midway through the eighth season of his NBA career, his second with the Bulls. He stands out as a perimeter threat while showing off a solid playmaking ability off the […]

Saturday night was a memorable one for Derrick Rose Day in Chicago. A game-winning three-pointer by Kevin Huerter gave the Chicago Bulls a 114-111 win over the Boston Celtics, per SportsCenter. KEVIN HUERTER CALLED GAME ON DERRICK ROSE'S JERSEY RETIREMENT NIGHT 🔥 WHAT A NIGHT IN CHICAGO ‼️ pic.twitter.com/wULC4hlixh — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) January 25, 2026 Afterward, […]

John Collins didn’t hold back his thoughts on remaining a member of the Los Angeles Clippers for the present and future. Collins is going through the ninth season of his NBA career, his first with the Clippers. Los Angeles landed him from the Utah Jazz in a three-team trade during the 2025 offseason, adding size […]

DALLAS — Luka Doncic was traded from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers almost a year ago. He made his return to Dallas later in the 2024-25 season, which was an emotional homecoming to say the least. Saturday represented Doncic’s second game back in Dallas since the trade, and while it wasn’t quite […]

The Philadelphia 76ers were forced into a roster decision late on Saturday night as two-way eligibility deadlines created an immediate problem. With Dominick Barlow and Jabari Walker reaching the limit of their allotted two-way days, Philadelphia risked losing roster flexibility unless a corresponding move was made. That move came swiftly, with ESPN insider Shams Charania […]

When Charles Barkley is on the air, no one is safe, especially not the fans attending an NBA matchup between two teams struggling at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings. During the Saturday night broadcast of Inside the NBA, Sir Charles took a playful swipe at the crowd attending the game between the Washington […]

San Antonio Spurs wing Devin Vassell will play his first game of 2026. The organization’s injury report, released a day ahead of a contest against the New Orleans Pelicans, did not include the Florida State alum. It echoes what Vassell said following the team’s practice earlier in the day. “I’m ready to go. I’m ready […]

The Chicago Bulls retired Derrick Rose’s No. 1 jersey on Saturday night, so it is only fitting that young forward Matas Buzelis pay tribute by unleashing his own special brand of wizardry at the rim. The 2024 lottery pick displayed his wide-ranging offensive arsenal versus the Boston Celtics, dribbling behind his back to get past […]

Nick Nurse was not happy with the officials missing crucial calls in the Philadelphia 76ers’ matchup against the New York Knicks on Saturday afternoon. The game went down the wire as New York led in the final seconds. Philadelphia tried to draw fouls against opposing defenders, but the officiating crew didn’t make any calls for […]

It’s been almost a year since the Dallas Mavericks traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. It was a controversial move that was poorly received by fans, who loved the Slovenian superstar. That much was evident in Doncic’s first game in Dallas as a Laker, where we was welcomed warmly by fans during the […]

DALLAS — The one year anniversary of the Dallas Mavericks-Los Angeles Lakers shocking Luka Doncic trade is on February 1. On Saturday, January 24, Doncic made his second return to Dallas since that trade happened. Before the game, Mavs head coach Jason Kidd was asked about the trade exactly almost one year after it occurred. […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers signed Drew Timme to a two-way contract back in November, but until recently, he hadn’t seen much playing time with the parent club. With the Lakers searching for consistency and answers off the bench, head coach JJ Redick has gone with Timme as part of a two-big lineup […]

On Saturday, the Chicago Bulls celebrated the life and legacy of Derrick Rose by retiring his jersey. It was the culmination of a career that began in Chicago, from high school to the pros. Rose became the 2009 NBA Rookie of the Year and 2011 NBA MVP, leading to the Bulls to the Eastern Conference […]

There are several impactful NBA players who always seem to be on the cusp of superstardom but just cannot cross into the league’s upper echelon. Evan Mobley has yet to gain entry into this elite realm, and consequently, neither have the Cleveland Cavaliers (26-20). The 24-year-old is already an accomplished big man after earning Defensive […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are in a weird position with the February 5 trade deadline just days away. Two-way players Dominick Barlow and Jabari Walker are not allowed to play another game this season due to an obscure rule in the league. Reports indicate that the “Under-Fifteen Game” rule will be enacted on Monday when the […]

The working relationship between Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga and head coach Steve Kerr has produced endless speculation over the last year-plus, as headlines and rumors pile up. Apart from Jimmy Butler’s devastating ACL injury, which decimates the team’s already slim championship chances, this saga has dominated Dubs coverage. Interestingly enough, neither Kuminga nor […]

Undoubtedly, the love for Derrick Rose is widespread the Chicago Bulls prepare to retire his jersey on Saturday. First, he received a personal message from Michael Jordan. Then, that was followed by similar recognition from Scottie Pippen. “Derrick, congratulations,” Pippen said. “You represent what it means to be a Chicago Bull. Thank you for believing […]

The New York Knicks pulled off an impressive 112-109 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday. It’s the club’s 27th victory on the season, as New York remains in fourth place in the Eastern Conference. During the contest, OG Anunoby turned heads with a brilliant putback slam over Joel Embiid. With just under two minutes […]

The Detroit Pistons (32-11) still have a decent cushion in the Eastern Conference standings past the halfway point of the 2025-26 NBA season, taking a big jump from last year and establishing themselves as a legitimate title contender. What is most astounding about their enduring excellence is that their top player is not even playing […]

Coming into Saturday’s game against the New York Knicks, the Philadelphia 76ers were looking to start a mini-win streak. It wasn’t looking so good as of publication, as the 76ers were trailing the Knicks by double digits early in the fourth quarter. But there was a source of entertainment for 76ers fans as one fan […]

The Phoenix Suns might be in a prime position in the Western Conference, but Friday night diminished any long-term hopes. After Jalen Green and Devin Booker both were injured in the Suns’ loss to the Atlanta Hawks, where do they go from here? They are nine games above .500 and sit at the sixth seed. […]

The Boston Celtics listed star guard Jaylen Brown as probable on Saturday’s injury report ahead of their matchup against the Chicago Bulls, signaling optimism that he will be available to play. Boston (28-16) closes a brief two-game road trip Saturday night in Chicago, with tipoff scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET. The team categorized Brown as […]

There was a time in Derrick Rose’s career that he was supposed to be the Chicago Bulls’ next superstar and he would lead the team to its first championship since the departure of Michael Jordan. Michael Jordan has a message for D-Rose 🐐 pic.twitter.com/l1K2hz7Y4C — Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) January 24, 2026 Rose appeared to be […]

The Charlotte Hornets are trying to inch their way to a play-in spot in the Eastern Conference, and one of the major reasons why they could do is the play of rookie sensation the play of rookie sensation Kon Knueppel. Knueppel has firmly established himself as a frontrunner for the NBA’s Rookie of the Year […]

“Inside the NBA” is finally back after taking a break from airtime. While the show was off the air for several weeks, some sports fans hopped on social media and made claims that ESPN pulled the popular show for criticizing players and the league. That seemingly didn’t sit right with Charles Barkley, as he shut […]

One year after the shocking trade that sent him from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Doncic remains a beloved figure in the Lone Star State. Mavericks fans are still upset with the trade itself, but do not blame Doncic and are prepared to show the star guard love ahead of his […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors NBA game will not be played on Saturday due to a fatal shooting in the area. The teams were scheduled to tip off at 5:30 p.m. ET from the Target Center in Minneapolis on Saturday. The game has since been postponed to Sunday night at 5:30 p.m. ET, […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are currently last in the NBA’s Western Conference with an 11-36 record, potentially looking towards another rebuild following the last few seasons of disappointment. Franchise star Zion Williamson has been doing everything he can to help bring New Orleans back to basketball prominence, but his journey may look a little different […]