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There are exactly two weeks until the 2026 NBA trade deadline. At this point last season, five different trades had been made. So far this year, the Trae Young deal with the Atlanta Hawks and Washington Wizards has been the only trade to occur. What is the holdup around the NBA right now as the […]

After a scathing report about Los Angeles Lakers governor Jeanie Buss’ leadership and relationship with LeBron James went public, what’s the next shoe to drop, NBA insider Chris Haynes wonders. The ESPN feature included sources indicating a potential trade in 2022, which Buss later attempted to backtrack on, amid a LeBron narrative portraying her as […]

On Thursday night, the Philadelphia 76ers will hit the floor at home for a game against the Houston Rockets. Both Joel Embiid and Paul George are on the injury report for this game, with Embiid being listed as probable due to right ankle injury management, and George as questionable due to left knee injury management. […]

Recently, San Antonio Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama was named as a starter for the Western Conference All-Star team. The news came amid a season in which Wembanyama has continued his dominance when on the court, but is also looking to shake off some increasing injury concerns at this early stage of his career. In […]

The New York Knicks have been one of the most active teams in the trade market in recent years. They have made blockbuster deals for Mikal Bridges, Karl-Anthony Towns, and OG Anunoby in recent years. The latter of those players was added just before the 2024 NBA trade deadline. Now, the 2026 trade deadline is […]

One of the biggest storylines recently for the Golden State Warriors has been the relationship with Jonathan Kuminga and Steve Kerr, who has largely kept Kuminga out of his rotation over the last couple of months. Kuminga was finally back in the lineup on Tuesday after Jimmy Butler tore his ACL, ending his season, but […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were recently put in the fire after an article was published about the power struggle of the Buss family, but more specifically, Jeanie Buss. The story also spoke a little about LeBron James, and how Buss allegedly considered trading James to the Los Angeles Clippers, as she felt like he was […]

The Orlando Magic provided a cautiously optimistic injury update Thursday morning regarding guard Jalen Suggs as the team returned home from its European trip. Suggs was listed as questionable on the Magic’s latest injury report with a right knee MCL contusion ahead of Thursday night’s matchup against the Charlotte Hornets. However, head coach Jamahl Mosley […]

The Dallas Mavericks are set to host the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night. Cooper Flagg returned from his ankle injury on Monday and helped the Mavs earn a 114-97 win over the New York Knicks. Flagg is not listed on Thursday’s injury report and is expected to be available, but the team is dealing […]

Head coach Doc Rivers and the Milwaukee Bucks never held a lead in their 122-102 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Some believe Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo was passive against the Thunder. No All-Star Jalen Williams or starting center Isaiah Hartenstein, which felt like would set the stage for a big night for Antetokounmpo, who […]

Following a 122-109 loss to the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night, which extended Sacramento’s skid to three games, Cardwell addressed reporters with a candid and emotional postgame reflection on his rookie season and his path to the NBA. Cardwell finished the loss with two points, 13 rebounds, four blocks, three assists and one steal in […]

The Utah Jazz prepare to face the San Antonio Spurs tonight. After having a career-best 43 points against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Keyonte George has landed on the NBA injury report before the clash with the San Antonio Spurs. The official report lists a left forearm strain, and he is officially questionable. In addition to George, […]

The Brooklyn Nets had an opportunity to drive a stake into the heart of their crosstown rival on Wednesday. Instead, they wound up on the wrong side of history, losing 120-66 to a New York Knicks squad that had dropped nine of its previous 11 games. The 54-point massacre at Madison Square Garden marked the […]

The Denver Nuggets may regain some stability in the frontcourt as they begin a four-game road trip, even as their franchise centerpiece remains sidelined. Denver (29-15) opens the trip Thursday night against the Washington Wizards (10-32) at 7 p.m. ET on MNMT, with center Jonas Valanciunas listed as questionable on the team’s injury report due […]

The Chicago Bulls will play the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night. Josh Giddey is hoping to return from his left hamstring strain soon, so is he playing tonight vs. the Timberwolves? The Bulls guard has not played since late December due to the injury. Chicago has missed him during his three-week absence. Giddey’s return will […]

The Los Angeles Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers are set to go head-to-head on Thursday night. Kawhi Leonard is currently dealing with an injury, however. So, is Leonard playing tonight vs. the Lakers? Leonard is battling a left knee contusion. The Clippers would obviously benefit from having Leonard on the floor against a talented Lakers […]

Ranger Suarez isn’t wasting any time getting acclimated to the Boston atmosphere. The former Philadelphia Phillies star pitcher signed a new deal with the Boston Red Sox. One of the best pitchers in the league, the 2024 All-Star pitcher attended the Boston Celtics’ game against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. The Boston crowd gave […]

The Milwaukee Bucks were defeated by the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday, losing by a final score of 122-102. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way with 19 points and 14 rebounds in the loss. Trade rumors continue to swirl around Giannis, and his comments from after the game won’t help to stop the rumors. "We're not […]

Victor Wembanyama didn’t hold back following the San Antonio Spurs’ latest loss. A 111-106 setback to the Houston Rockets occurred in much the same way that others have over the last several weeks for the Silver and Black. It’s a harsh reality Wemby acknowledges. “Same as usual. Blowing 15-plus point lead. The good thing is […]

NEW YORK – The New Year had seemingly brought the worst out of the New York Knicks. The team finished its rollercoaster 2025 with an NBA Cup Championship, which was supposed to affirm their postseason title hopes. It may have instead given way to a momentary feeling that they had proven all they needed to. […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put together one of the most statistically rare performances in modern NBA history as Oklahoma City defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 122-102 on Wednesday night at Fiserv Forum. The reigning NBA Most Valuable Player finished with 40 points, 11 assists, and seven rebounds while shooting 16-of-19 from the field and […]

A pair of MVPs and champions met at Fiserv Forum on Wednesday, as Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks hosted Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder. The highly anticipated matchup, however, became a one-sided affair, as the Thunder manhandled the Bucks, 122-102. Oklahoma City outscored Milwaukee, 38-18, in the first quarter and never looked […]

The Sacramento Kings suffered their third straight loss after getting pummeled by the Toronto Raptors, 122-109, at Golden 1 Center on Wednesday. The Kings, who were on a four-game winning streak entering the game, had a strong start, taking a nine-point lead at halftime, 61-52. They, however, failed to sustain it, as the Raptors slowly […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder made easy work of the Milwaukee Bucks, 122-102, at Fiserv Forum on Wednesday. The win, however, could prove to be costly after Ajay Mitchell was forced to exit the game in the second half. The Thunder were already undermanned against the Bucks, as they played without Jalen Williams, Isaiah Hartenstein, Alex […]

Everything is looking bleak for the Golden State Warriors. This past Monday, the Warriors suffered the devastating blow that is Jimmy Butler’s torn ACL. While a torn ACL is far from a career death sentence, especially considering the advances in modern medicine, Butler is about to be out of action for over a year, and […]

If there’s one lesson that the world’s ancient philosophers have taught humanity, it’s this: The internet never forgets. Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton should know. The Nets got obliterated by the Knicks by 54 points, 120-66, at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday. The Knicks, who are amid a concerning slump, unleashed all their frustrations like […]

Jalen Johnson continues to turn heads as he led the Atlanta Hawks over the Memphis Grizzlies, 124-122, in a wild finish at FedExForum on Wednesday. Johnson nailed the go-ahead basket with 46.1 seconds left to help the Hawks improve to 21-25. They snapped their four-game losing streak. The high-flying forward tallied game-highs of 32 points […]

The tension boiled over between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Oklahoma City Thunder at Fiserv Forum on Wednesday after Bobby Portis and Cason Wallace got into it in the third quarter. As the Thunder were getting into their set, Portis planted an elbow on Wallace’s chest. Wallace took exception to it and pushed Portis before […]

Is it time to sound the panic alarm in New York? Perhaps. The New York Knicks appeared to have figured things out in December, with the Knicks hitting their stride — culminating in their triumph in the NBA Cup. But since then, the Knicks have been in free fall. They have gone just 8-11 since […]

Even before the season began, many believed that the Charlotte Hornets would be one of the more thrilling teams to watch despite their streak of losing records. The Hornets have proven that, with LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges, and Brandon Miller leading the crew. The young trio has electrified the fans with aerial displays and high-octane […]

New Orleans Pelicans star forward Zion Williamson ultimately couldn’t finish Wednesday night’s game against the visiting Detroit Pistons. The Pelicans have announced that the former Duke Blue Devils star is done for the rest of the evening because of an illness. “Zion Williamson (illness) will not return to tonight’s game vs. Detroit,” New Orleans shared […]

At 37 years old, Stephen Curry has a major challenge ahead of him. The Golden State Warriors lost Jimmy Butler to a torn ACL against the Miami Heat, ending his 2025-26 season, and the team is reportedly looking into trades ahead of the NBA’s deadline in early February. Outside of a marquee acquisition, much of […]

It did not take long for Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant to get into another scuffle. But this time, it is not with his teammate. The Grizzlies faced the Atlanta Hawks at FedExForum on Wednesday, and things got heated in the second quarter. Morant tried to attack the rim but was bodied up by Hawks […]

It feels like the Milwaukee Bucks are walking a tightrope these days as they continue to struggle in their campaign, while also trying to navigate the situation involving Giannis Antetokounmpo. With the trade deadline just around the corner, the Bucks must be feeling the pressure on what to do with Antetokounmpo. The two-time MVP has […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers witnessed Evan Mobley throw down one viscous dunk on the Philadelphia 76ers five days ago. Now he put Grant Williams of the Charlotte Hornets on a poster. Mobley first worked inside to the free throw line. He placed his left arm and elbow out to create dribble room. But then he hit […]

The New York Knicks are looking to end their four-game winning streak as they are battling the Brooklyn Nets at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday. The Knicks need all the positive energy they can get to put an end to their slump, which has fans and observers getting concerned. The Knicks were firing on all […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have played the last three games without Kawhi Leonard as the star forward recovers from a left knee contusion, going 2-1 over that span. But how long is Leonard going to miss with the injury? According to the Clippers injury report released on Wednesday night, Kawhi Leonard has been deemed, ‘Questionable,’ […]

Michael Porter Jr. revealed he’s been playing through a knee injury amid a dip in production over the last two weeks. The Brooklyn Nets forward said he suffered an MCL sprain during a Jan. 7 loss to the Orlando Magic. “I actually was dealing with an MCL, a little sprain against Orlando… My knee has […]

Is the end of Giannis Antetokounmpo’s tenure with the Milwaukee Bucks a foregone conclusion? Many believe so, including ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. Trading Antetokounmpo at the deadline is a possibility, considering the kind of haul Giannis would command if the Bucks were to strike a deal before February 5. Antetokounmpo future with the Bucks remains in […]