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Russell Westbrook has been a streaky shooter throughout his future Hall of Fame NBA career and he is occasionally turnover-prone, but fans can always count on him to bring intensity. The Sacramento Kings point guard took it up a notch in Saturday’s 135-133 win over the Milwaukee Bucks (4-2), choosing to match his physical strength […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have listed Chet Holmgren as out on its injury report ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans, which wraps up a three-game homestand in a matinee at the Paycom Center. According to the Thunder’s official injury report released Saturday, Holmgren is dealing with a sore lower back, which is […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have started the 2025-26 season as one of the better teams in the Eastern Conference. One of the major reasons for their strong start has been the incredible play of superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, who added to his list of highlights with an insane slam dunk following his own missed shot. Giannis […]

The Atlanta Hawks were dealt a major blow on Saturday with the announcement that star point guard Trae Young would be sidelined for at least four weeks due to an MCL injury, as per Shams Charania of ESPN. Young first suffered the injury during the Hawks’ game against the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday. After having […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Amid Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams’ two-week set back in his recovery, coach Mark Daigneault teased that more playing time for rookie Brooks Barnhizer could be on the horizon. The second-round pick earned playing time off an impressive showing throughout training camp and preseason. In the first five games of his […]

After Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic’s 44 points led a 15-point comeback against the Memphis Grizzlies in Friday’s 117-112 win, his funny back-and-forth with Austin Reaves went viral on social media. During their respective media availability, Doncic didn’t hesitate to jab Reaves in jest amid an impressive week of production for two of the […]

The Boston Celtics have rebounded from an 0-3 start to the regular season to win three consecutive games. Coming into their Saturday matchup against the Houston Rockets, the Celtics got several injury updates for a couple of key players including Derrick White and Payton Pritchard, as per the NBA’s official injury report. Both Derrick White […]

Memphis Grizzlies star point guard Ja Morant has been suspended one game by the team for “conduct detrimental to the team,” the organization announced on Saturday afternoon. This suspension for Morant comes not even 24 hours after the Grizzlies’ NBA Cup loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, a game in which they lost by five […]

The Charlotte Hornets (2–3) have listed star guard LaMelo Ball as questionable ahead of Saturday’s matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves (2–3) as part of their ongoing three-game homestand. According to the Hornets’ official injury report released Saturday, Ball is dealing with a right ankle impingement. The 24-year-old last played in Thursday night’s 123–107 loss to […]

Amid Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg’s first two weeks of the regular season, teammates Klay Thompson and Anthony Davis gave fans their initial impressions of the NBA’s first overall pick. While it’s still early in the regular season, some wonder whether the Mavericks will reach the playoffs this year, given injuries — including Kyrie Irving, who’s […]

Two and a half years removed from the end of the Kevin Durant-Kyrie Irving era, the Brooklyn Nets are in the early stages of a rebuild. While the Nets are tanking for a top draft pick this season, they’ll look to take a step forward next year with their first-round pick going to the Houston […]

The Milwaukee Bucks (4–1) may be without star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo on Sunday as they close out a three-game homestand against the Sacramento Kings (1–4). The team listed Antetokounmpo as questionable with left knee patellar tendinopathy on Saturday’s injury report. The 30-year-old last played on Tuesday in the Bucks’ 121–111 win over the New York […]

The Dallas Mavericks are set to receive a major boost to their frontcourt as center Daniel Gafford is expected to make his season debut Saturday night against the Detroit Pistons in Mexico City. The matchup, scheduled for 10:00 p.m. ET on Peacock and Telemundo, marks the second international game of the NBA’s 2025 Global Games […]

Josh Giddey delivered a standout performance on Friday night, recording 32 points, 10 rebounds, nine assists, and a steal to help the Chicago Bulls defeat the New York Knicks 135-125. The win marked Chicago’s fifth consecutive victory to open the 2025–26 NBA season, its first 5-0 start since the 1996–97 campaign led by Michael Jordan. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers secured their fourth win of the season Friday night behind Luka Doncic’s dominant return from a three-game absence, but one ESPN reporter remains stunned that the Dallas Mavericks ever let the superstar go. Tim Bontemps shared his disbelief on X, formerly known as Twitter, writing, “It remains utterly incomprehensible that Luka […]

Dallas Mavericks fans are still angry that Luka Doncic was traded from their team last season. One of the reasons is because Doncic is putting up just monster numbers this season for the Los Angeles Lakers. Doncic had a dazzling game on Friday night. The Lakers star poured in 44 points, and grabbed 12 rebounds. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers secured a 117-112 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday, with Luka Doncic putting up 44 points, 12 rebounds, and six assists. However, it was what he said about Austin Reaves afterward that sparked conversation. In the post-game press conference, the interviewer asked Doncic if averaging 40 points per game was […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves will never forget coach JJ Redick’s halftime speech that led to a second-half comeback win against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday. Luka Doncic’s 44-point performance led the Lakers, as he became the first of the franchise to average 45 points over any three-game span since Hall of Fame guard […]

PHOENIX— The Utah Jazz might’ve been spooked on Friday’s rendition of Halloween hoops, courtesy of Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker. After Booker posted 34 points against the Jazz in a Monday overtime loss, he avenged it with a 36-point masterclass in a 118-96 win. He shot 13-23 from the field and had 12 points […]

At some point, potential stops being enough. For years, Zion Williamson has been a symbol of promise. His rare blend of power, agility, and scoring touch made him seem destined to be the face of the New Orleans Pelicans. As the 2025–26 NBA season unravels with familiar storylines, though, the Pelicans may finally be approaching […]

The Los Angeles Clippers watched as their 17-point lead late in the third quarter was quickly trimmed down to zero late in the fourth quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans. Thankfully, Kawhi Leonard was there to save the day. Leonard capped off his season-high 34-point performance with a 21-foot left-wing jumper at the buzzer to […]

The Memphis Grizzlies began their NBA Cup campaign with a 117–112 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night at FedExForum, but the night ended with more questions about the team’s chemistry than its performance. Holding a 14-point halftime lead wasn’t enough for Memphis, as Luka Doncic led a furious Los Angeles comeback with […]

On Friday night, the Philadelphia 76ers met against the Boston Celtics for already the second time this season; their first meeting came on their season opener, with Philly outlasting Boston in a back-and-forth affair, 117-116. The 76ers, in NBA Cup action, looked to keep their undefeated start going, but they did not have enough in […]

Nikola Jokic turned a routine rebound into a Hail Mary. Off a scrum under Denver’s rim, the Denver Nuggets star uncorked a full-court dime to Peyton Watson in stride, the kind of quarterback heave that would make Bo Nix grin. The clip rocketed around social feeds as Denver and the Portland Trail Blazers traded punches […]

Social media came hard for the Memphis Grizzlies after a 117–112 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, boiling the night down to a stingy stat: Ja Morant scored zero points after halftime, and Jaren Jackson Jr. had two. Whether you buy the “gave up” framing or not, the frustration matched what happened on the floor, […]

Kawhi Leonard turned Intuit Dome into a jet engine. With the game tied and the clock melting, the Los Angeles Clippers star shook free on the right wing and drilled a long two at the horn to beat the New Orleans Pelicans, 126–124. The place exploded, and the highlight ricocheted across the internet within seconds.  […]

For the past two seasons, the Western Conference has been dominated by the Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets, featuring a young, dynamic powerhouse built around the MVP-level brilliance of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokić. Yet, while OKC looks every bit the favorite to defend its crown after a perfect 6-0 start, an old contender […]

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant didn’t sound thrilled after Friday’s 117–112 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, and it wasn’t about his health. Per beat reporter Damichael Cole, Morant repeatedly deflected postgame questions to the coaching staff and said he felt fine physically. It matched the vibe of a night that started fast for Memphis […]

Last Friday, the Los Angeles Lakers took a 128-110 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves thanks to Luka Doncic’s 49-point outing. Alas, Doncic was worse for wear physically following that contest. He suffered finger and leg injuries, necessitating a bit of rest for the Slovenian star. He missed exactly six days, as he suited up for […]

Derrick White had high praises to share about Jaylen Brown’s start to the 2025-26 season following the Boston Celtics’ win against the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night. Going into the game, Brown has channeled his top traits as the team’s first option with Jayson Tatum out. Five games in, he was averaging 26.8 points, 5.6 […]

Luka Doncic is not messing around this season. Much has been made about the Los Angeles Lakers star’s body transformation and how it would translate to the court this season. It seems to have made a big impact, as Doncic has been on fire as of late. Doncic returned to the Lakers on Friday as […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic opened the season like a flamethrower, and now he’s in a club that basically belongs to Wilt Chamberlain. Per a note shared on X by analyst Keerthika Uthayakumar, the list of players to start a season with three straight 40-point games is Chamberlain in 1961, Chamberlain in 1962, and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers didn’t expect their future to arrive this fast, but here it is, and LeBron James is not the center of it anymore. The Luka Doncic era has officially begun in Los Angeles, and Austin Reaves is proving that the core of this team is already strong enough to compete without the […]

It’s Halloween night, so it’s fitting that things almost got scary for the Boston Celtics. But instead of blowing a 24-point lead to the rival Philadelphia 76ers on Friday evening, the C’s held on for a 109-108 win and improved to 3-3 with some help from rookie Hugo Gonzalez. Although Gonzalez managed just five points […]

Indeed, five games into the NBA season don’t determine the eventual outcome. But there is no denying that there is something special about the Chicago Bulls, and in particular, their interchangeable guard, Ayo Dosunmu.  On Friday, the Bulls defeated the New York Knicks by a score of 135-125 to start off 5-0. Plus, the last […]

Tyrese Maxey reached into his bag and created a marvelous highlight during the Philadelphia 76ers’ matchup against the Boston Celtics on Friday night. Maxey has had an excellent start to the 2025-26 season, the #rh of his career. Going into the NBA Cup opener, he was averaging 37.5 points, 8.3 assists and 3.8 rebounds per […]

The Milwaukee Bucks took a hit to their backcourt depth. The team announced on X that Kevin Porter Jr. suffered a right knee meniscus injury during on-court return-to-play work and will have a minor orthopedic procedure that is expected to sideline him for about four weeks. The update arrives while Porter rehabs the left ankle […]

Perhaps an underrated return belongs to Jusuf Nurkic of the Utah Jazz. The current backup center is one of many in Utah’s rotation. One season ago, though, the Phoenix Suns traded Nurkic to the Charlotte Hornets right before the 2024-25 trade deadline. It turned out to be a blessing in disguise for both parties. Still, […]

The Portland Trail Blazers had some injury news to share about defensive guard Matisse Thybulle. Thybulle suffered an apparent hand injury during the Trail Blazers’ matchup against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. It forced him out of the game as he underwent an MRI on Thursday, which revealed that he tore the UCL in […]