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It just gets worse and worse for the Chicago Bulls. On Sunday, they were on the receiving end of a 32-point loss to the Golden State Warriors, 123-91. In the process, they suffered their seventh consecutive loss, their worst losing streak since 2020. Afterward, their $100 million man, Josh Giddey, shed light on how opponents […]

On Sunday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers picked up another road win with a narrow victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. This game marked the return of Luka Doncic from a brief absence amid the birth of his child, but it was LeBron James who stole the show down the stretch for Los Angeles, delivering two […]

On Sunday evening, the Golden State Warriors got back above the .500 mark with a blowout road win over the Chicago Bulls on the second night of a back to back. This game saw the return of Jimmy Butler to the lineup for Golden State, and the star finished with 19 points to go along […]

The trade rumors around Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo continue to swirl, although the ‘Greek Freak’ himself is saying he is locked in on being the best he can be for the Bucks. On a recent NBA on Prime broadcast, insider Chris Haynes gave the latest on Antetokounmpo amid reported trade talks. “I did reach […]

Michael Porter Jr. is fueling a Brooklyn Nets turnaround while playing the best basketball of his career. The supposedly tanking squad won its third straight game with Porter Jr. in the lineup on Saturday, blowing out the New Orleans Pelicans 119-101 at Barclays Center. Porter Jr. poured in 35 points on 14-of-23 shooting from the […]

With the Miami Heat recovering from their loss to the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night, 127-111, the team remains one to watch this season, thanks to its early success, with some wondering about potential pursuits for star players via trade. As the basketball world ponders the Heat trading for Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, the […]

When Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic missed last week’s Raptors game, he had a good reason: he became a girl dad for a second time. Doncic joked about being a father of two girls after the Lakers’ 112-108 win against the Philadelphia 76ers. Doncic says it’s a blessing and joked that he’ll take on […]

The New York Knicks have been able to build a competitive team with legitimate championship aspirations, and Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo appears to be interested in joining the cause, as well as embracing all that the Big Apple has to offer. There has been considerable speculation about Giannis’ future over the past few weeks. […]

It’s never a dull moment in the ongoing saga between Jonathan Kuminga and the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors’ fifth-year forward received his first DNP-CD (Did Not Play — Coach’s Decision) of the season in the Dubs’ 123-91 win over the Chicago Bulls, just 24 hours after starting in the win against the Cleveland Cavaliers. […]

A strong win on the scoreboard wasn’t the only thing heating up inside FedExForum on Sunday night. During the Memphis Grizzlies’ dominant 119-96 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, a tense moment between Ja Morant and Blazers forward Deni Avdija briefly shifted attention away from the score and toward the intensity boiling on the court. […]

The Denver Nuggets’ scorching start to the season continued Sunday night with a 115-106 win over the Charlotte Hornets, and while the stat lines from Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokić grabbed headlines, veteran guard Tim Hardaway Jr. offered a deeper look into why Denver has been nearly unstoppable. Hardaway Jr., who finished with 14 points […]

With the NBA Cup quarterfinal matchup between the Toronto Raptors (15-10) and New York Knicks (16-7) approaching, Raptors forward Brandon Ingram delivered a pointed message to his team: one rooted in urgency, accountability, and memory. Speaking ahead of Tuesday’s elimination game, Ingram stressed that Toronto can’t afford to carry recent frustrations into the postseason-style environment […]

The Knicks extended their dominance at Madison Square Garden Sunday night, but the win wasn’t the only headline. OG Anunoby delivered a rare five-word, deadpan mic drop after a heated moment with Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane. Late in the fourth quarter of New York’s 106-100 victory, emotions spiked when Anunoby drove to the rim […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder continued their dominance in the NBA with a commanding 131-101 victory over the Utah Jazz on Sunday night, but one moment off the court stole hearts just as much as the game itself. As halftime concluded, rising star Chet Holmgren was spotted acknowledging Red Panda, the halftime performer, with a respectful […]

The frustration is starting to spill over in Chicago. After dropping their seventh straight game and falling to 9-14 on the season, Bulls head coach Billy Donovan delivered one of his most pointed messages of the year, and it wasn’t about X’s and O’s. Speaking to reporters after the loss, Donovan said the Bulls’ issues […]

When Pat Riley smells opportunity, he pounces. The Miami Heat have long been defined by their fearlessness. They do not flinch at chasing stars or reimagining themselves for another title run. Now, the whispers around Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future have grown louder than ever. The Milwaukee Bucks’ struggles and the Greek Freak’s mounting frustration might just […]

The Golden State Warriors didn’t let injuries slow them down, taking down the Chicago Bulls 123-91 at the United Center on Sunday. Coming off the bench, Brandin Podziemski absolutely stole the show, scoring a game-high 21 points, grabbing eight rebounds, handing out seven assists, and adding two steals in 29 minutes. He shot 7-of-13 from […]

The San Antonio Spurs appear to be getting half of their one-two Rookie of the Year punch vs. the New Orleans Pelicans. The team lists Stephon Castle as “Questionable” on the injury report published the day before what’s set to be their third meeting against the Pels already this season. Every other injury report the […]

Back in action on Sunday, LeBron James put together his best performance of the season to guide the Los Angeles Lakers to a 112-108 victory versus the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. After missing the previous game against the Celtics because of sciatica and left foot joint arthritis — the same issues that prevented […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder matched one of their franchise records following their blowout win over the Utah Jazz on Sunday night. Going into the matchup, Oklahoma City has been off to a remarkable start to the 2025-26 NBA season. Having won the NBA championship last season, they have begun their title defense in dominant fashion, […]

LeBron James is 40 years old and still breaking arenas. The Los Angeles Lakers walked into a tough road back-to-back in Philadelphia and walked out with a 112-108 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, because James decided the fourth quarter belonged to him. The NBA summed it up perfectly on X, “LONG 2. TRIPLE. TRIPLE. LONG […]

Austin Reaves had an excellent highlight with Rui Hachimura during the Los Angeles Lakers’ matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night. Reaves is going through the fifth season of his NBA career, all with the Lakers. He firmly grew into his role as one of the top scorers in the Lakers’ offense, shining with […]

Luka Doncic keeps turning Los Angeles Lakers games into history lessons. On Saturday night in Philadelphia, Luka Doncic dropped a ridiculous 31 points, 15 rebounds, 11 assists, and two blocks in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 119-111 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, carving out another slice of NBA history in the process. According to StatMuse, the […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Washington Wizards have resorted to “Finding Nemo” references to keep themselves sane amid a 3-19 start, but Saturday’s 131-116 loss to the Atlanta Hawks was a step forward after a 45-point loss to the Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown-less Boston Celtics on Thursday. Nothing was more encouraging for the organization’s future […]

Playing with “speed and violence” has been a tenet of James Borrego’s since being elevated to the head job. Turning every change of possession, make or miss by the opponent, into an opportunity for Jeremiah Fears to ignite the break has been a catalyst for quick transitions and an aggressive pace. Fellow rookie Derik Queen […]

Jaylen Brown created a marvelous highlight against Scottie Barnes during the Boston Celtics’ matchup against the Toronto Raptors on Sunday afternoon. Brown is progressing through his 10th season in the NBA, all with the Celtics. This campaign has been unique as he’s embraced the responsibilities of being the top scoring option with Jayson Tatum on […]

Learning curves are usually steep at the NBA level and interim head coach James Borrego knows it’s especially challenging for rookies. That is why the New Orleans Pelicans are simplifying their defensive schemes to shield Derik Queen from being overwhelmed defensively, an approach that is already paying off as the 19-year-old adjusts to NBA speed […]

New York Knicks guard Miles “Deuce” McBride suffered an injury in the third quarter of Sunday’s 106–100 win over the Orlando Magic. McBride went down on a left-handed drive to the basket when Orlando’s Desmond Bane’s foot appeared to come down on McBride’s left ankle. The 25-year-old recovered enough from the awkward fall to shoot […]

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat lost to the struggling Sacramento Kings on Saturday night, 127-111, it marked the team’s third straight loss and fourth of its last five contests. While some within the Heat aren’t concerned about its recent slump, the one aspect of the team that needs to come back is its fast-paced […]

As Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is dealing with a quad injury and will miss his fifth straight game on Sunday against the Chicago Bulls, there is a latest update regarding his timetable. After the Warriors upset the Cleveland Cavaliers in the team’s last game, the franchise got positive news on Curry’s upcoming return. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will be facing the Philadelphia 76ers, and many were wondering if LeBron James would be active for the game after missing their last one against the Boston Celtics. After being listed as questionable a day before the game, James is available and will suit up. James has been dealing with left […]

The New York Knicks are having a good season by any measure. After defeating the Orlando Magic on Sunday, they advanced to 16-7, which is good for second place in the watered-down Eastern Conference. They boast the fourth-best point differential per game in the league. And they staunchly defend their home court, having won 13 […]

On Sunday, the Orlando Magic crashed back down to Earth with a road loss against the New York Knicks that wasn’t as close as the final 106-100 score suggested. The Magic had Paolo Banchero in the lineup for this game but lost Franz Wagner due to an injury at one point in the first half. […]

Group play of the NBA Cup is over, and eight teams have advanced to the knockout stage. An assortment of teams are competing for the in-season tournament title this year. There is one of the NBA’s biggest surprises in the Toronto Raptors, the defending NBA Finals champions in the Oklahoma City Thunder, and a team […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas has taken a significant step towards returning from a month-long absence due to a hamstring injury. Thomas underwent an MRI earlier this week that showed progress in the healing of his hamstring. He has begun on-court work and will have his status updated in approximately two weeks, the Nets announced […]

The NBA MVP award is the most prestigious individual accomplishment a player can earn in basketball, and it dates back all the way to the 1955-56 season. The NBA Cup MVP has only been in existence for two years, but it is quickly becoming coveted hardware. While the championship team only plays seven in-season tournament […]

On Saturday evening, the Sacramento Kings improved to 6-17 on the 2025-26 NBA season with a big road win over the Miami Heat by a score of 127-111. The Kings were led by 42 points from Zach LaVine, who torched the Miami defense with a barrage of three pointers throughout the evening and reminded the […]

On Sunday, the Orlando Magic hit the floor on the road to take on the New York Knicks. Orlando has been rolling of late, currently sitting at 14-9 despite a rough 1-4 start to the season. Unfortunately, the Magic got some tough injury news early on in this game regarding one of their best players. […]

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat losing to the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night, 127-111, it marks the team’s fourth defeat in the last five games. As the Heat are missing players due to injury, like Davion Mitchell and Tyler Herro, it was still a disappointing performance, though there doesn’t appear to be much concern […]