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OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams revealed he’s not 100% from wrist surgery after Friday’s 132-111 win against the Dallas Mavericks. Williams underwent a second procedure to correct a torn ligament in his right wrist, which forced him to miss the first 19 games of the regular season. While providing an update […]

Nic Claxton completed a rare franchise feat following his performance in the Brooklyn Nets’ matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday evening. Claxton is going through the seventh season of his NBA career, all with the Nets. He has stood out as one of the more promising centers in the league, showcasing his rebounding […]

NEW YORK – The New York Knicks had a successful Friday night, dominating the Utah Jazz, 146-112. OG Anunoby returned to the lineup and scored 11 points in 23 minutes. New York improved to 15-7 overall and 12-1 at home. It was a matchup against old friends for Knicks guard Jordan Clarkson, who spent almost […]

DALLAS — Many players have become All-Stars throughout the years in the NBA. Some of those players have gone on to enjoy strong careers — although they often fall short of the Hall of Fame. Then, there are a few players who figure out the connection behind greatness and longevity, something Houston Rockets star Kevin […]

The Golden State Warriors were severely shorthanded Saturday night, as head coach Steve Kerr confirmed that Draymond Green, Jimmy Butler, De’Anthony Melton, Seth Curry, and Al Horford all missed the road matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Kerr said he’s also unsure if Green and Butler would play in their next game against the Chicago Bulls. […]

Houston Rockets All-Star Kevin Durant reached his 31,000-point milestone, which prompted ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins to call the greatest scorer. Durant (31,024 points) is now the eighth leading scorer in NBA history. Hall of Fame center Wilt Chamberlain (31,419 points) and Hall of Fame forward Dirk Nowitzki (31,560 points) are seventh and sixth, which are both […]

MIAMI – With Miami Heat star Tyler Herro’s MRI revealing a toe contusion, his status for the immediate future is uncertain, but he isn’t the only key player to miss time for the team. After the Heat’s tough loss to the Orlando Magic on Friday, Davion Mitchell was on the injury report and would eventually […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have been struggling this season, and their poor start resulting in the firing of head coach Willie Green. As the season progresses, trade rumors involving Pelicans star Zion Williamson are inevitable. The Pelicans are reportedly open to trading Williamson, and count former NBA star Gilbert Arenas as one of the voices […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks will be without Klay Thompson on Saturday night, who was a late addition to the injury report following Friday’s 132-111 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. With Saturday night’s contest against the Houston Rockets representing the second of a back-to-back, Thompson has been ruled out with left knee soreness. “Next […]

The Houston Rockets acquired Kevin Durant to accelerate their championship contention timetable, and thus far, that plan is working out swimmingly. They know they can trust the future Hall of Famer to produce when healthy, but what can truly put the franchise over the top is if Alperen Sengun crosses into undeniable superstardom this season. […]

Anthony Davis and the Dallas Mavericks will look to get back to their winning ways after their three-game undefeated run was snapped by the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center on Friday. The Mavs were put in their place by the reigning NBA champions, showing just how vast the space remains between Oklahoma City and […]

Many will attribute the Detroit Pistons’ rise to the natural development of Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren. Others will extol JB Bickerstaff for pushing the franchise through the remaining stages of its rebuild and into the top-half of the Eastern Conference last season. Malik Beasley’s 2024-25 resurgence certainly made a difference, too. Though, it is […]

With the Miami Heat’s tough loss to the Orlando Magic on Friday night, 106-105, the team trotted out a different starting lineup than what fans have been recently seeing, which led to middling results. As Heat star Tyler Herro got an MRI that revealed a toe contusion, which the issue made him miss the loss […]

BOSTON — Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown knows what goes into winning. The 2024 NBA Finals MVP has won at the highest level and has never missed the playoffs in his 10-year career. With all of this experience, he understands that winning can feature everything from clutch buckets that’ll make highlight reels to effort plays […]

LeBron James sat out for the Los Angeles Lakers’ 126-105 loss to the Boston Celtics on Friday. While the star forward continues to deal with sciatica pain, as well as left foot joint arthritis, it appears he’s received a new status for Sunday’s contest against the Philadelphia 76ers. Los Angeles rules the soon-to-be 41-year-old forward […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookies Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen are displaying varying levels of promise, and the team is showing more fight in the third quarter lately, but those positive developments are not enough to soothe fans’ present distress. The Pels (3-20) are 1-14 since Nov. 8 and already sit six games out of the […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie point guard Ryan Nembhard said the team’s offensive approach has become too centered on getting Anthony Davis the ball, offering a candid assessment after Friday night’s 132–111 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Nembhard, who recorded 10 points, four assists and three rebounds on 4-for-8 shooting in 24 minutes, addressed the issue […]

Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley outlined the immediate role shift for forward Tristan da Silva following Paolo Banchero’s return, emphasizing the second-year player’s value in the team’s 106–105 win over the Miami Heat on Friday night. The narrow victory marked Banchero’s first appearance after missing 10 games with a left groin strain, prompting lineup […]

Paolo Banchero’s return from a 10-game absence gave the Orlando Magic a needed boost, but it was Franz Wagner who carried the scoring load in a narrow 106–105 win over the Miami Heat on Friday night. After the victory, Wagner outlined how the Magic adjusted to having their All-Star forward back in the lineup and […]

With the Miami Heat suffering from a brutal loss to the Orlando Magic on Friday night, the team is looking for a bounce-back win against the Sacramento Kings in the second game of a back-to-back on Saturday. As Heat star Tyler Herro missed the game with a toe injury, he was scheduled to undergo an […]

On Friday, the Chicago Bulls lost to the Indiana Pacers 120-105, dropping their sixth consecutive game. However, their top scorer, Coby White, maintains a hopeful optimism that this slog can be corrected, per Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic. In his words, these problems are “fixable”. “Nothing in the league is easily fixable,” White said. “We […]

The San Antonio Spurs are off to a start that could lead to the franchise’s first playoff berth since 2019. Combine that with recent news surrounding possible interest in Giannis Antetokounmpo, and the fact that they’re going through a brutal stretch without Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle isn’t at the forefront of any chatter that […]

After Dillon Brooks has contributed to huge performances for the Phoenix Suns, it has prompted some, like DeMarcus Cousins, to say that he should get more credit and he’s comparable to players like Draymond Green with their intensity. As the Suns forward bows down to no opposing player, Green himself would even give his opinions […]

The Washington Wizards face the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night. Khris Middleton appears on the injury report once again, with the veteran listed as questionable. Middleton is dealing with right knee soreness, while the Wizards continue to navigate multiple absences across a 3–18 start. Here’s everything we know about Khris Middleton’s injury and his playing […]

Friday’s victorious finish came in gritty fashion again for the Detroit Pistons against the Portland Trail Blazers. Detroit leans on its defensive identity when needed most, and the backbone of that has been center Isaiah Stewart. Stewart left his mark on the 122-116 win with four blocks, which marks his fifth game of the season […]

As the Miami Heat went through a tough loss to the Orlando Magic on Friday night, 106-105, it came off a frustrating final play, including Bam Adebayo and miscommunication with Norman Powell. With the loss and the Heat missing Tyler Herro with a toe injury, the outing was also a historic one for Adebayo, now […]

The Golden State Warriors released updated injury information ahead of Saturday night’s matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers, with Jimmy Butler III and Draymond Green both listed as questionable. The team enters the contest at 11–12 as it looks to close a three-game East Coast road trip that continues to present significant availability challenges. According to […]

ATLANTA, GA- It was all good for the Atlanta Hawks in the first half against the Denver Nuggets. They were making almost all of their 3-pointers, getting to the rim at ease, and most importantly, they had pretty much contained Nikola Jokic. Through that process, Jalen Johnson had done something no Hawks player has ever […]

The Dallas Mavericks face another difficult stretch as Dereck Lively II seeks more clarity on his foot injury, and Jason Kidd did not hide the emotional weight of the moment. The young center’s growth has driven much of the Mavericks’ interior identity, but the injury setback now places that progress on pause. For a Mavericks […]

After the Miami Heat’s loss to the Dallas Mavericks last Wednesday, the team was looking to get back in the win column on Friday night against the Orlando Magic. Though Heat star Tyler Herro would miss the game with a toe injury, the team would end up losing in a 106-105 result, where fans will […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are ripping through the NBA regular season, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander keeps finding new ways to shape every conversation on and off the court. After the Thunder stretched their win streak to new heights by crushing the Dallas Mavericks, the star guard weighed in on the viral caption that dominated the timeline. […]

After Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis turned in his worst offensive performance of the season in a 132-111 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, fans expressed concern. The Thunder snapped a three-game Mavericks win streak on Friday, where Davis finished with a lowly two points on 1-for-9 attempts. After the loss, Davis revealed the Thunder’s […]

The New York Knicks are rolling through Madison Square Garden with a force that echoes the Patrick Ewing era, and the numbers only make the roar louder. With Mike Brown steering this new identity and Jalen Brunson driving the offense at 27.9 points and 6.3 assists per game, the Knicks has opened the season 12–1 […]

Chris Paul’s unceremonious exit from the Los Angeles Clippers has been the subject of discussion for the last few days. In a move that completely took the NBA world by surprise, Paul was cut by Los Angeles seemingly out of the blue. Even Paul himself was surprised by the move. The ensuing chaos has brought […]

The Charlotte Hornets were desperate to break free from the losing column, and Tidjane Salaun rose as the unlikely hero by erupting for a career-high that completely reshaped the night. The forward powered the Hornets’ 111-86 win over the Toronto Raptors, lifting Charlotte to 7-16 and snapping a stretch where they had won only three […]

The Philadelphia 76ers delivered a statement win Friday night, taking down the Milwaukee Bucks 116-101 on the road at Fiserv Forum. The moment that grabbed headlines came postgame, when 76ers forward Paul George shared a light but meaningful exchange with fellow star Tyrese Maxey. The chemistry and steady confidence between the duo framed a night […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder coach Mark Daigneault reacted to his defense stifling Dallas Mavericks’ Anthony Davis, holding the 10-time All-Star to two points on 1-for-9 shooting in a 132-111 blowout victory. The Thunder extended its winning streak to 13 straight. Daigneault highlighted Thunder forward Kenrich Williams and center Jaylin Williams as Davis’ primary […]

New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby received good news when he was cleared to return to the floor ahead of Friday’s matchup against the Utah Jazz. Anunoby, who’s been sidelined since November 14, had been dealing with a left hamstring injury before he received the green light to return to the floor. New York topped […]

The Toronto Raptors have had a rough two days. Two days ago, Toronto lost in heartbreaking fashion to the Los Angeles Lakers after a Rui Hachimura game-winner. The day after that, the Raptrs had to play a back-to-back against the Charlotte Hornets. Toronto looked absolutely gassed in that game, losing to Charlotte 111-86. The back-to-back […]