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The Philadelphia 76ers have been managing the knee injury to Joel Embiid this season, but the former All-Star big man showed a bit of his vintage form against the Indiana Pacers on Friday. With the game clock winding down right before the halftime buzzer, Embiid dribbled the ball up court, hit Pacers center Jay Huff […]

DALLAS — Early in the 2025-26 season, Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd surprised many by playing 2025 No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg at the point guard position. The results were far from ideal, as Flagg — who had primarily played forward previously — did not look especially comfortable at point guard. Flagg has […]

The Los Angles Lakers (17-7) boast arguably the best offensive trio in the NBA today, but injury concerns constantly swirl around Crypto.com Arena. LeBron James did not make his season debut until mid-November and Luka Doncic missed a handful of games, but now it is Austin Reaves who is due to spend some time on […]

We got the NBA 2K26 2KTV Episode 13 Answers to help players earn some free VC this weekend. For those new to the series, NBA 2KTV is a weekly in-game program hosted by Alexis Morgan and Chris Manning. Overall, the show features a wide variety of content from interviews with real players and developers, fan […]

The San Antonio Spurs are set to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday for the semi-finals of the NBA Cup. Leading up to the contest, Jalen Williams was asked about how he and his teammates are going to gameplan for Victor Wembanyama. During that time, Williams praised Wembanyama for his unique style of […]

Despite the defending champion’s emphatic near-perfect record, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder still strive to improve. The 24-1 Thunder is on a 16-game winning streak entering the NBA Cup semifinal game against the San Antonio Spurs. Gilgeous-Alexander addressed the Thunder’s approach as defending champions this season during his media availability in Las Vegas. […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Max Christie outlined the impact Klay Thompson has had on his development as the team prepares for its Friday matchup against the Brooklyn Nets. Christie, now in his first full season with Dallas, spoke with Abby Jones of DLLS Sports about the veteran guidance he receives from the five-time All-Star. Christie described […]

The long-awaited return of San Antonio Spurs All-Star Victor Wembanyama has finally arrived, and just in time for the NBA Cup semifinal game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Spurs’ Wembanyama was reportedly expected to return for Saturday’s matchup against the Thunder before a report on Friday made things official. Wembanyama is expected to be back […]

ESPN’s Brian Windhorst is so confident in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s trajectory that he has already made dinner reservations for the NBA Finals — and he insists the preparation is no joke. Speaking on the latest episode of The Hoop Collective, Windhorst detailed his unusually specific planning based on his belief that the Thunder will […]

Kansas star Darryn Peterson could be the top target of several NBA teams during next June’s draft. However, the projected No. 1 pick hit a speed bump early this season. After appearing in Kansas’ first two games, Peterson missed seven games due to a hamstring strain. However, the Freshman phenom returned from a month-long absence […]

NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal, often blunt and demanding when judging young big men, stopped short when talking about San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama. In a recent appearance on The Dunker Spot, Shaq admitted the Spurs phenom exists outside his frame of reference. That matters. When Shaq pauses, people listen. And this time, […]

MIAMI – After the Miami Heat lost in the NBA Cup quarterfinals to the Orlando Magic last Tuesday, 117-108, the team is now on a four-game losing streak, having dropped five of its previous six contests. With the Heat looking to improve its offense, there is a popular narrative going around on social media blaming […]

Update: Tyrese Maxey is out for the Philadelphia 76ers’ contest against the Indiana Pacers, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer’s Keith Pompey. Although they are not garnering the same amount of praise or success as the Detroit Pistons, New York Knicks, and Boston Celtics, the Philadelphia 76ers are in a favorable position more than a quarter […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves enter a tense West clash with uncertainty hanging over Anthony Edwards, whose name now sits on the injury report ahead of a showdown with Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors. Edwards’ injury marks a late twist for the Timberwolves, which are trying to steady itself after a narrow 108–105 loss to […]

December 15 marks the date when most players who signed fresh contracts during the offseason become eligible to be traded. New York Knicks veterans Jordan Clarkson, Landry Shamet, and Guerschon Yabusele will no longer have restrictions on their trade status. League sources tell ClutchPoints that the Knicks have had exploratory discussions with two Western Conference teams about […]

The Dallas Mavericks are moving carefully, and that pace starts at the top. With the Mavericks navigating life after Nico Harrison, owner Patrick Dumont has stepped deeper into daily decision-making while the Anthony Davis trade situation hangs over the franchise. League chatter continues to swirl around a Davis trade, but as ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel noted […]

Minnesota Timberwolves insider Jon Krawczynski downplayed speculation that the team has pursued a trade for Chicago Bulls guard Coby White, pushing back on reports that surfaced earlier in the week. The clarification follows a Thursday report suggesting Minnesota had inquired about White as part of its search for backcourt help. The initial rumor linked the […]

As the NBA world continues to speculate about Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future, ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins is calling out the nine-time All-Star. Ever since The Greek Freak unfollowed the Bucks on social media as losses have piled up, Antetokounmpo has been in various trade reports, suggesting his days in Milwaukee are numbered. However, all […]

The Dallas Mavericks will be facing the Brooklyn Nets, and they could be without one of their key frontcourt players in the matchup. Daniel Gafford has missed the past two games as he deals with an ankle injury, and it just continues to show how much the frontcourt has suffered this season because of injuries. […]

Update: Ja Morant will play for the Memphis Grizzlies against the Utah Jazz, according to Marc Stein. The Memphis Grizzlies and Utah Jazz will go head-to-head on Friday night. Ja Morant is dealing with a right calf strain, however, so is the Grizzlies star playing tonight vs. the Jazz? It has been a difficult season […]

Six-time NBA All-Star Blake Griffin knows what it’s like to be on top of the basketball world. He also understands how it feels to have injuries unjustly knock you off that apex when you least expect it. For those reasons, Griffin can relate to his former teammate, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum, more than most […]

The Brooklyn Nets spent the offseason using their cap space to add to their league-leading chest of draft picks. Their strategy hasn’t changed as the trade deadline approaches. With an NBA-best $15.3 million in cap space remaining, the Nets are preparing to help more teams shed unwanted contracts in return for draft assets. “The Nets […]

The struggle is real for many teams in the NBA and that includes the Sacramento Kings. On Thursday, they suffered a brutal 31-point loss to the Denver Nuggets, 136-105. As a result, the Kings fall to 6-19 and have achieved another feat. They equaled their second-worst start in franchise history during the first 25 games […]

The Golden State Warriors will be facing the Minnesota Timberwolves, and they will be without their best defender. It won’t be because of an injury, which is good news, as Draymond Green will be looking to welcome his newborn with his wife. Green hinted at the possibility of missing some games about a week ago, […]

De’Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle are the first San Antonio Spurs credited for the team’s play of late, including their success in the NBA Cup. After Dylan Harper and, perhaps, Luke Kornet and Harrison Barnes, even Julian Champagnie’s name may be one that comes up before Keldon Johnson. But a star teammate isn’t missing the […]

The Sacramento Kings’ season continues to unravel, with losses piling up and urgency rising across the locker room, searching for answers. Maxime Raynaud stood at his locker after the Kings’ blowout loss to the Denver Nuggets and chose composure over frustration. With the dismal result adding pressure to a slipping season, the rookie met reporters […]

It was a hard night for the Boston Celtics going up against the Milwaukee Bucks. Altogether, the Bucks were decent from the field, shooting 58.2%, which led to a 116-101 victory. Meanwhile, the Celtics were stopped in their tracks, shooting 38.6% from the field. Afterward, Bucks’ head coach Doc Rivers explained how that happened, per […]

The Sacramento Kings had no answers for the Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, and Doug Christie did not hide from it. Speaking after the loss, Christie offered a blunt explanation that cut through everything else. “Tonight, the energy just wasn’t there,” he said, via Sactown Sports’ Brenden Nunes. That feeling defined the night for […]

Despite a strong start to the regular season, the Chicago Bulls have gone 2-8 across their last 10 contests and may look to make a key move ahead of the trade deadline. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Bulls could be a threat to trade for Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga. “There has […]

The Golden State Warriors will be facing the Minnesota Timberwolves, and they could be getting back their star player. Stephen Curry had missed the past few games with a quad injury, which means the Warriors had to go to battle without the man who runs the ship. Luckily for them, they knew that he wouldn’t […]

Former Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul is still attempting to end his career on a high note, but it does not appear as though the Charlotte Hornets have any interest in the 12-time All-Star. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Hornets are not expected to cut a trade for Paul. “Charlotte is among […]

The Denver Nuggets continued their strong road performance on Thursday night, defeating the Sacramento Kings 136-105 at Golden 1 Center in a game that showcased both efficiency and focus. After a quiet stretch of eight days with only one game, Denver came out ready, leaving no doubt about their professionalism and preparation. The Serbian star […]

After a dream 2024-25 campaign that saw the Indiana Pacers come to within one win away of winning their first NBA title in franchise history, one would have thought that this would be the start of a dominant run for the league’s fastest-rising team. However, Tyrese Haliburton’s Achilles tear has made life difficult for Indiana […]

Jonathan Kuminga’s time with the Golden State Warriors is about to come to an end. While Kuminga did re-sign with the Warriors this past offseason and appeared to have turned a corner to start the 2025-26 campaign, it’s clear that he is not a fit under head coach Steve Kerr’s system and that he’ll never […]

The Atlanta Hawks have become a popular hypothetical trade destination for superstar talent that could become available. Giannis Antetokounmpo, amid the Milwaukee Bucks’ mess, has been commonly linked to the Hawks. But with a bombshell from Shams Charania in recent days stating that the Dallas Mavericks will indeed be exploring the trade market for Anthony […]

The Sacramento Kings aren’t a very well-run franchise, although longtime fans of the NBA would know that already. They’ve managed to fumble their playoff team that got the entire city of Sacramento up on its feet back in 2023, and they are now looking likely to start over from scratch. But this Kings front office […]

DeMar DeRozan achieved a milestone while passing Vince Carter on the NBA’s all-time scoring list during the Sacramento Kings’ matchup against the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night. DeRozan is going through the 17th season of his career, his second with the Kings. He has shined throughout his career as one of the most versatile scorers […]

Kyle Kuzma decided to throw some shade at Jaylen Brown during the Milwaukee Bucks’ matchup against the Boston Celtics on Thursday night. Kuzma is going through the ninth season of his career, his second with the Bucks. He has been in and out of the starting lineup but has garnered a bigger role with Giannis […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers will not have Jarrett Allen and Sam Merrill for Friday’s road matchup against the Washington Wizards, extending their absences and leaving the wine and gold without those two key players for the fifth straight game. Despite the team ruling them out, however, both have made progress this week. After Thursday’s practice, Merrill […]