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OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40+ points in his second consecutive game, as Kenrich Williams says fans should be more appreciative of SGA’s back-to-back MVP-caliber seasons. Gilgeous-Alexander’s historic 40 points in a 122-102 win against the Milwaukee Bucks was followed up by a 47-point performance in a losing effort as […]

After Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon recovered from a hamstring injury, he aggravated the same right hamstring in Friday’s 102-100 win against the Milwaukee Bucks, while coach David Adelman is optimistic. He told reporters Gordon will undergo a complete evaluation on Saturday. However, Adelman feels good about the severity of Gordon reaggravating his right hamstring, […]

Jaylen Brown’s message after the Boston Celtics gritty double-overtime win in Brooklyn was clear — effort is non-negotiable for the Green team, regardless of circumstance. After the game, when asked about the Celtics’ identity and their commitment to playing hard every night, Brown pointed to standards that were established well before the regular season tipped […]

The Houston Rockets fanbase isn’t going to complain too much about the fact that they won a big game against the Detroit Pistons, 111-104, with Kevin Durant leading the way once more. Durant had 32 points on the night, and despite being 37 years of age, he continues to show that he’s capable of handling […]

There may not be another team in the NBA with a bleaker outlook than the Milwaukee Bucks do. Not only is Giannis Antetokounmpo set to undergo an MRI that he believes would bring some bad injury news, they also lost to a shorthanded Denver Nuggets team, 102-100, that was without Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and […]

To say that the 2025-26 season hasn’t gone anywhere according to plan for the Indiana Pacers would be the understatement of the century. It’s tempting to think how differently things would have gone for them this year if they didn’t lose Tyrese Haliburton to a ruptured Achilles in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. They […]

ATLANTA, GA – You can call it a mini-slump. For a three-game stretch, Jalen Johnson hadn’t looked like the same player he did that had many people raving about him this season. The easy shots weren’t falling, which seemed to lead to a lot of pressing. There may have even been a little bit of […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder’s pursuit of the 2015-16 Golden State Warriors’ 73-9 record came to an end Friday night with a 117-114 defeat to the Indiana Pacers at Paycom Center. The defeat dropped Oklahoma City to 37-9 on the season, having opened the campaign with a 26-3 start, ensuring that the historic 73-win benchmark will […]

The hits keep on coming for the Milwaukee Bucks. They have struggled for most of the 2025-26 season, thanks in large part to Giannis Antetokounmpo’s injury problems. And on Friday night, in a 102-100 loss to the extremely shorthanded Denver Nuggets, that reared its ugly head once more, with Antetokounmpo re-aggravating the calf injury that’s […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future with the Milwaukee Bucks continues to dominate NBA discourse, but on Friday night, a more immediate concern emerged for the Bucks — the health of their franchise star. Antetokounmpo was unable to finish Milwaukee’s narrow 102-100 loss to the Denver Nuggets at Fiserv Forum, adding fuel to an already frustrating defeat. The […]

The Boston Celtics, on Friday night, were on the first night of a back-to-back set, and as such, decided to rest Derrick White for what looked like the easier matchup on paper, a tussle against the Brooklyn Nets. However, the Nets gave the Celtics a scare, and they in fact almost handed Boston a devastating […]

Trey Murphy III created an incredible circus shot highlight during the New Orleans Pelicans’ matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night. Murphy is midway through the fifth season of his NBA career with the Pelicans. He has shined as one of the best two-way players on the team while showcasing a strong 3-point shot […]

Joe Mazzulla had immense praise for Hugo Gonzalez’s clutch display in the Boston Celtics’ double-overtime thriller against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night. Gonzalez is going through the rookie campaign of his career with the Celtics. While his playing time varied throughout the first half of the season, he has shined with great defensive moments […]

Alperen Sengun put Isaiah Stewart in a big man poster during the Houston Rockets’ matchup against the Detroit Pistons on Friday night. Sengun is going through the fifth season of his career with the Rockets, continuing his rise as one of the best centers in the league. His remarkable scoring and playmaking abilities have allowed […]

Evan Mobley went to work on Friday night with a season-high 29 points, as the Cleveland Cavaliers outlasted the Sacramento Kings in a 123-118 win at Rocket Arena. Adding 13 rebounds, seven assists, and four blocks, it was a shining example of what the 2021 NBA Draft’s third overall pick is capable of. Cavs head […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Despite Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scoring 47 points amidst an 18-point comeback, coach Mark Daigneault and the defending champions came up short in their Finals rematch against the Indiana Pacers. The Pacers defeated the Thunder 117-114 at the Paycom Center. After the loss, Daigneault tipped his cap to the Pacers […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is playing basketball at a level that doesn’t even seem real anymore. Despite a heartbreaking 117-114 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Friday night, the Oklahoma City Thunder superstar put the league on notice by turning in his second straight 40-point masterpiece. Gilgeous-Alexander was a force of nature at Paycom Center, exploding for […]

Friday night was as much of a disaster for the Phoenix Suns as it could have been. Not only did they lose their 14th consecutive game on the road against the Atlanta Hawks, they lost two key guys — their best scorers — in Devin Booker and Jalen Green, both of whom succumbed to injury […]

Jaylen Brown made a ridiculous deep shot from downtown during the Boston Celtics’ matchup against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night. Brown is going through the 10th season of his NBA career with the Celtics. He is enjoying his best campaign to date as he’s inserted himself into the MVP conversation as one of the […]

Behind a monster night from Ivica Zubac, the LA Clippers were able to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers for the second time this season and take a 2-1 lead in the season series. Zubac finished the night with 18 points and 19 rebounds, helping the Clippers to a 112-104 victory inside Intuit Dome. Before even […]

The NBA has seen its fair share of brothers sharing the hardwood, but there is something different about the energy Amen Thompson and Ausar Thompson bring to the league. On Friday night, the twins went head-to-head as the Houston Rockets rolled into Little Caesars Arena and escaped with a 111-104 victory over the Detroit Pistons. […]

Kawhi Leonard and the LA Clippers fended off a late run by Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night to come out victorious. It was the 14th win in the last 17 games for the Clippers, but head coach Tyronn Lue entered the postgame press conference room fuming. “It’s the same f*cking […]

The Detroit Pistons are continuing to find flashes of brilliance in what has been a grueling season, and the connection between their two foundational pillars was on full display Friday night. During a gritty third quarter against the Houston Rockets, Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren provided the play of the night, reminding fans why the […]

The Phoenix Suns’ night against the Atlanta Hawks took a concerning turn late in the third quarter as star guard Devin Booker exited with what appeared to be a right ankle injury, adding to an already difficult injury situation for the team. Booker left the Friday’s game after stepping on an opposing player’s foot and […]

Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka said the team cannot afford to be completely reliant on 37-year-old Kevin Durant to hold leads and secure wins. But the future Hall of Famer is no average 37-year-old. Just look at what he did in Friday’s 111-104 road win over the Detroit Pistons. During the second quarter of […]

The LA Clippers have worked tirelessly to make their new arena — the Intuit Dome — a fun home for Clippers fans to come in and cheer their team. More than a year after their opening, it appears that some Lakers fans still need to be reminded about it. When Intuit Dome opened up in […]

The Houston Rockets are taking on the Detroit Pistons as the club attempts to earn its 27th win of the season. At one point in the contest, Kevin Durant stole the spotlight when he began chirping with a fan attending the game. After hitting his first free-throw attempt, the 37-year-old forward talked trash with a […]

LeBron James, Marcus Smart, and the Los Angeles Lakers have had an up-and-down couple of weeks as they navigate injury woes and a tougher schedule. After starting the season 23-11, the Lakers have lost six of their last nine games. For whatever reason, the struggles have coincided with the NBA trade deadline fast approaching. As […]

The brotherly duo of Amen and Ausar Thompson are enjoying another matchup against one another as they squared off in the Houston Rockets’ matchup against the Detroit Pistons on Friday night. The Thompsons have been around since 2023, entering the league as top 10 picks in the first round of that year’s NBA draft. Amen […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — It’s one thing for the Washington Wizards‘ young building blocks to have a good game, and it’s another to do so the same day Monumental Basketball President Michael Winger announced that the front office will evaluate which players it will keep over the next six to 18 months as the team progresses in […]

The Boston Celtics have exceeded expectations this season thanks to the contributions of several proven veterans. However, rookie Hugo Gonzalez’s play hasn’t gone unnoticed among those with an eye on the future. The No. 28 pick has looked the part during his minutes, turning heads with his two-way capabilities. “He plays hard. For a young […]

As of now the Chicago Bulls still retain Tre Jones with the NBA Trade Deadline approaching. However, he will remain unavailable for a period of time. On Friday, the Bulls officially announced that Jones will be out for two weeks due to a left hamstring strain. Additionally, he will be reevaluated within two weeks. Injury […]

We got the NBA 2K26 2KTV Episode 17 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 […]

Golden State Warriors’ forward Jonathan Kuminga sustained a knee injury in the second quarter of Thursday’s 123-115 loss to the Dallas Mavericks. While the team still waits for the MRI results, it appears his official status for Saturday’s contest against the Minnesota Timberwolves has already been declared. Reports indicate that Kuminga, who is 23 years […]

The talk surrounding Karl-Anthony Towns has revolved more around his future rather than what he is presently doing on the court. He can shift the narrative, at least partially, by dominating the Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid-led Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday afternoon. Unfortunately, his status for the road game is up in the air. Towns […]

All systems are a go for the Chicago Bulls to properly honor Derrick Rose. On Saturday, after the game against the Boston Celtics, the former MVP guard will get his flowers as his jersey will be retired. Already, the reality is really starting to sink in for Rose. On Friday, building anticipation for the ceremony, […]

The NBA has been marketing this entire week as Rivalry Week based on certain matchups. The New York Knicks dominated the Brooklyn Nets, 120-66, and next up is the Philadelphia 76ers. Historically, the 76ers and the Knicks are division foes, and have had some classic matchups because of that, but how much of a rivalry […]

After the Philadelphia 76ers won a thriller against the Houston Rockets on Thursday, 128-122, the team has found itself at a 24-19 record and fifth in the Eastern Conference. With 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe sending a message to the NBA about the talents of stars like Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, ESPN’s NBA analyst Brian […]

After winning ‘Most Improved Player’ in 2024 and now making a case for ‘Most Valuable Player’ 25-26, Philadelphia 76ers’ Tyrese Maxey will join another elite club during his sixth NBA season. After forging his own path and signing a deal with sponsor New Balance, Tyrese Maxey will become one of 26 players with a standalone […]