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Recently, Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant was suspended for one game after he made comments criticizing the team’s coaching staff in the wake of their home loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. Morant looked disengaged throughout that game, as he has for much of this season thus far, but wasn’t in the accountability-taking mood […]

Brooklyn Nets rookie Drake Powell’s poor injury luck continued on Sunday. After missing four games due to an ankle sprain he suffered during Brooklyn’s season-opener, the 19-year-old re-entered the lineup vs. the Philadelphia 76ers. However, his return was short-lived, as he re-injured his right ankle four minutes into his second NBA game. Powell turned his […]

The Sacramento Kings might be without their leading scorer when they face the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night, as Zach LaVine has officially landed on the injury report with lower back soreness. LaVine, who’s been one of the few bright spots in the Kings’ uneven start to the season, is currently listed as questionable for […]

INGLEWOOD, CA — With their first back-to-back set of the season in front of them, the LA Clippers have some tough decisions with players who are limited. One guy who isn’t limited to start this season, however, is Kawhi Leonard. The Miami Heat will visit Intuit Dome on Monday night, and the Oklahoma City Thunder […]

Willie Green maintains his status as the New Orleans Pelicans’ head coach while the hot seat continues to get warmer as the 2025-26 season progresses. Green is going through his fifth season leading the Pelicans, having been at the position since 2021 and with the team since 2018. He has led the squad to two […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves received a glimmer of hope regarding their franchise cornerstone. According to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, “Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has been cleared for contact basketball activities. His game availability will remain as out as he continues to progress through his return-to-play rehab program.” While that’s a positive development, the Timberwolves confirmed that […]

The Chicago Bulls are off to a fast start, and in part, it is due to Josh Giddey. Last Friday, Giddey scored a career high 32 points as the Bulls defeated the New York Knicks 135-125. In the process, they started 5-0 for the first time since the championship season of 1996-1997. On Sunday, the […]

Cooper Flagg is off to a poor start whenever he’s on the court for the Dallas Mavericks this season. Flagg is going through the first season of his NBA career after the Mavericks selected him first overall in the 2025 draft. They envision high potential with him being the future face of the franchise after […]

The Brooklyn Nets were expected to be among the NBA’s worst teams during a tanking season. However, the revamped squad has looked worse than many could have imagined during an apathetic 0-6 start. Brooklyn’s lack of effort and enthusiasm to open the year has left head coach Jordi Fernandez searching for answers. Following Sunday’s 129-105 […]

The New York Knicks might have found their rhythm again after a much-needed 128-116 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Sunday night, but it came with a surprising revelation about one of their key players. Veteran guard Josh Hart, who posted 14 points, nine rebounds, and three assists in the win, revealed after the game […]

The Sacramento Kings have gotten off to an uninspiring start to the 2025-26 NBA season, currently sitting at 2-4. Although the team recently did pick up a surprising road win over the Milwaukee Bucks, concerns about the Kings’ roster-building strategy, or lack thereof, have come to fruition so far this year. Recently, NBA insider Marc […]

As we enter Week 3 of the 2025-26 season, more clarity has presented itself in the NBA power rankings. Although the Oklahoma City Thunder still reign supreme and undefeated with their perfect 7-0 record, a more accurate picture has been painted for the fast starts we’ve seen from the Milwaukee Bucks, Philadelphia 76ers, and Portland […]

The Golden State Warriors have gotten off to a tepid start to the 2025 NBA season, currently sitting at 4-3 after a road loss to the Indiana Pacers without Tyrese Haliburton. That was preceded by a loss against the Milwaukee Bucks without Giannis Antetokounmpo, quickly eliminating any good vibes leftover from the team’s recent strong […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace’s five steals in Sunday’s 137-106 win against the New Orleans Pelicans evoked a question coach Mark Daigneault couldn’t answer before citing Lu Dort and Alex Caruso. For a third-year guard who averaged 1.8 steals per game last season, it’s elite company to be around amid the […]

Austin Reaves took some playful shots at Luka Doncic following the Los Angeles Lakers’ 130-120 win over the Miami Heat on Sunday night. Reaves and Doncic had excellent performances as a dynamic duo while LeBron James remains on the sidelines. They combined for 55 points, 21 assists and 15 rebounds with 38 minutes of action […]

PHOENIX– It was a night to forget for Victor Wembanyama, as the Phoenix Suns limited him to only nine points in a lopsided 130-118 victory on Sunday. Although the Suns themselves were excited to face Wembanyama, he was on a tear heading into the game. He came into the contest averaging 30.2 points, 14.6 rebounds, […]

The Dallas Mavericks have stumbled out of the gates to open up the 2025 NBA season, currently sitting at 2-4 ahead of Monday evening’s matchup against the Houston Rockets. Rookie Cooper Flagg has had some moments through the season’s first two weeks, but injury concerns have already begun to flare up for Dallas, with Anthony […]

DeMarcus Cousins called out the Memphis Grizzlies for how they are handling Ja Morant to start the 2025-26 NBA season. Morant is going through his seventh season in the league, shining as one of the best guards when he is on the court. Despite his off-court controversies in past seasons, he still entertains crowds with […]

Rookie development should be close to No. 1 on the Brooklyn Nets’ list of priorities this season. However, following an 0-5 start, the team’s draft picks took a backseat on Sunday. Jordi Fernandez benched Ben Saraf, who started Brooklyn’s first five games at point guard, in favor of journeyman Tyrese Martin. Meanwhile, No. 8 pick […]

LeBron James has not played a single minute for the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2025-26 campaign thus far. However, as he nears his season debut while recovering from sciatica, he has had plenty of highlights to enjoy from the rest of the team. That evidently included an alley-oop that Austin Reaves made for Bronny […]

For all his talent, Ja Morant comes with a lot of baggage that puts the Memphis Grizzlies in a bind. That is especially evident by his recent suspension for arguing with coaches. As a result, the Grizzlies may be looking to trade their star player. It was a topic of discussion on The Hoop Collective […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have started the season in dire fashion and are currently 0-6 under Willie Green after their latest 137-106 loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 31-point defeat capped a three-game road trip and extended a franchise-tying streak of 13 consecutive losses dating back to last season. Further, the loss means that […]

Myles Turner might be going into a hostile environment when the Milwaukee Bucks face the Indiana Pacers on Monday night in what is a return game for the veteran center. Turner represented the Pacers for 10 seasons from 2015 to 2025, becoming a reliable starter over the years. He helped them reach the NBA Finals […]

The Milwaukee Bucks will be facing the Indiana Pacers, and many are wondering if their star player will be on the court. Giannis Antetokounmpo is listed on the injury report as he’s dealing with left knee patellar tendinopathy, and has been on the report for the injury for the past week. He missed their game […]

The Milwaukee Bucks had multiple major concerns during the offseason, particularly the lack of clarity over the future of Giannis Antetokounmpo. Their biggest arrival was undoubtedly Myles Turner, who joined after spending a decade with the Indiana Pacers. As surprising as the move was, Turner recently claimed that it was more a result of the […]

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams used a Golden State Warriors reference to sum up his reaction to rookie tight end Colston Loveland’s game-winning touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals. The specific play led to the Bears winning 47-42 to go up to 5-3 for the season. However, for Williams, the final TD was similar to a […]

There is a brewing basketball bromance happening in La La Land, as Los Angeles Lakers stars Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves continue to play great music together on and off the court. On Sunday, the duo helped the Lakers stretch their win streak, extending it to three games following a 130-120 drubbing of the visiting […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers have had dealt with multiple injuries to begin the 2025-26 season, especially in the backcourt. The Lakers’ injuries have opened up playing time for Bronny James, who is in the second season of his NBA career. James has been called upon by Lakers head coach JJ Redick in […]

Following a calf injury that forced the second overall pick of the 2025 NBA Draft to leave a game vs. the Phoenix Suns, San Antonio Spurs Head Coach Mitch Johnson said he had no further update about Dylan Harper. Given the former Rutgers star’s very good start, it’s an injury that registers across the NBA. […]

While rebounding has not been the Cleveland Cavaliers’ strong suit to start the season, Sunday’s win over the Atlanta Hawks should serve as a blueprint for how they need to control the glass. Although the wine and gold technically lost the battle of the boards, it’s the way the players secured them that stood out. […]

Luka Doncic missed time this past week after suffering multiple injuries, with his leg and finger suffering some knocks. But Doncic returned to action on Friday night against the Memphis Grizzlies and did not miss a beat. His strong play continued on Sunday as the Lakers took care of business at home against the Miami […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have found life without LeBron James to start the 2025-26 season to be smooth-sailing thus far, as they took their fifth win of the season in seven tries with a 130-120 victory over the Miami Heat on Sunday. Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves weren’t quite as dominant on the scoring front, […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers shocked the NBA world back in June when it was announced that an ownership change would take place with Mark Walter, the CEO of TWG Global, would purchase a majority share from the Buss Family. Walter also owns the Los Angeles Dodgers who won their second straight World […]

Jalen Brunson has done nothing but change the New York Knicks’ fortunes for the better ever since he signed with the team in free agency three years ago. The Knicks have made it to the postseason for three consecutive seasons, with Brunson being the team’s undisputed best player, and they are poised for another strong […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were looking for their third straight win as they hosted the Miami Heat at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday. The Lakers employed a well-balanced attack to take a double-digit lead, 77-63, at halftime. Five players—Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, Jaxson Hayes, and Jake LaRavia—have already scored at least 10 points. Marcus […]

Even without LeBron James, who’s still recovering from a sciiatica injury, the Los Angeles Lakers have been a must-watch spectacle this season behind Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. The prolific guards have led the Lakers to a 4-2 record before facing the Miami Heat on Sunday with their high-scoring exploits. But they have been unselfish […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander addressed a perfect 7-0 record following Sunday’s 137-106 win against the New Orleans Pelicans, he talked about the break-in that occurred at his home in Nichols Hill, Oklahoma. Gilgeous-Alexander’s house was broken into on Thursday. Gilgeous-Alexander spoke briefly about the incident after Sunday’s win against […]

Dylan Harper entered the season fueling hype as a high draft pick for the San Antonio Spurs. He lived up to it against the Brooklyn Nets to help close October. But he exited the Phoenix Suns game with a concerning NBA injury. Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints dropped this update that drew unease on Sunday night […]

Many observers tagged the New York Knicks as one of the top contenders for the Larry O’Brien Trophy after making it to the conference finals last season. The team retained and hired battle-tested coach Mike Brown to install a new vision. The Knicks, however, have gotten off to a slow start. They are sitting on […]