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The Detroit Pistons’ 13-game winning streak may have come to an end on Wednesday night in a 117-114 heartbreaker against the Boston Celtics, but they remain the talk of the town amid their rise to true contending status in the Eastern Conference. Many insiders and analysts are looking for ways for the Pistons to improve […]

The Sacramento Kings entered their game against the Phoenix Suns in the NBA Cup on Wednesday with some momentum after winning back-to-back games, serving as a bright spot in what has been a bleak campaign. They, however, were sent crashing back to earth early, as they were obliterated by the Suns in the first quarter, […]

Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II’s night is over against the Houston Rockets. Payton suffered a lower-body injury in the first half of the contest and was later ruled out for the remainder of the matchup at Chase Center in San Francisco. “Warriors say Gary Payton II (sprained left ankle) will not return to […]

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat finally having a fully healthy roster in the 106-103 win, which is the team’s sixth straight, over the Milwaukee Bucks in a consequential NBA Cup group play game, the victory meant more for head coach Erik Spoelstra. Wednesday’s win marked the 800th for the Heat head coach, a milestone […]

The Portland Trail Blazers set out to contend for the 2025-26 season, as evidenced by their trade for Jrue Holiday, a win-now move for a veteran guard. They currently have an 8-10 record at the time of writing, which has them in ninth place in the Western Conference. That is good enough for a play-in […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green has picked up an injury early into the 2025-26 NBA season as a team insider provided his insight into what’s going on. Green has been present in the Warriors’ rotation, taking part in 16 of the team’s first 19 games of the season. However, this has come with him […]

The Indiana Pacers will fly back home with a bitter taste in their mouths after losing to the Toronto Raptors, 97-95, in the NBA Cup at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday. Brandon Ingram sank the game-winning jumper with 0.6 seconds remaining to give the Raptors their ninth straight win, improving to 14-5. The Pacers, meanwhile, dropped […]

Though Los Angeles Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue has a lot to figure out with his current team, he will always appreciate his time with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Before taking on his former organization on Sunday, Lue initially wanted to focus on the Clippers’ business but opened up on the “unbelievable” championship years with the […]

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers knew the second Myles Turner’s game-tying 3 clanged off the rim, the timeout questions were coming. The Miami Heat closed out a 106-103 win on Wednesday, their sixth straight, after Tyler Herro torched Milwaukee for 29 points and seven assists, and Bam Adebayo added 17 points and 11 rebounds. […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Washington Wizards didn’t just win without two of their core pieces against the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night, but they had their most dominant performance in almost two years. Their 132-113 win was their highest margin of victory (+19) since Jan. 13, 2024, when they beat the Hawks 127-99 on the […]

Erik Spoelstra joined an exclusive club of NBA head coaching history following the Miami Heat’s 106-103 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night during the NBA Cup group stage. Going into the matchup, Spoelstra won 799 games throughout his head coaching career. He has been the Heat’s head coach since 2008, embracing the franchise […]

The Toronto Raptors won their ninth straight game after defeating the Indiana Pacers, 97-95, in the NBA Cup behind the cold-blooded jumper of Brandon Ingram on Wednesday. Ingram stirred Scotiabank Arena into a frenzy after sinking the game-winning bucket from the elbow over former Raptors star Pascal Siakam with only 0.6 ticks left. The Pacers […]

The Orlando Magic are playing very good basketball as of late, as they are climbing in the Eastern Conference standings amid an impressive 7-3 stretch. They have managed to hold down the fort even amid Paolo Banchero’s injury; they are coming off a 144-103 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers, after all, and they are looking […]

The New Orleans Pelicans may be searching for answers in a difficult 2025-26 season. One bright spot, though, continues to shine: Yves Missi. The young big man delivered one of the most electric sequences of the Pelicans’ week. Against the Memphis Grizzlies in their NBA Cup matchup, Missi flashed elite two-way potential with a soaring […]

The Detroit Pistons saw their 13-game winning streak get snapped on Wednesday after losing to the Boston Celtics in a nail-biter at TD Garden, 117-114, in the NBA Cup. It was a nip-and-tuck affair in the fourth quarter, as Detroit and Boston refused to budge. It became a free-throw battle in the final minute. With […]

LOS ANGELES, CA – Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, and the LA Clippers continued to stumble in the standings as we near the quarter point of the regular season. LA dropped to 5-13 on the season following their 135-118 loss against the Los Angeles Lakers in NBA Cup play. The loss also puts a dent in […]

Josh Hart turned Spectrum Center into his personal shooting clinic. The New York Knicks forward came out blazing against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday, dropping 19 points in the first half and drilling all three of his 3-point attempts, including a smooth triple with 1.2 seconds left in the second quarter to put an exclamation […]

Many thought that the Phoenix Suns would be in the bottom half of the league following the roster restructure in the offseason. They, however, have been surprisingly good, tallying an 11-7 record entering their game against the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday. The Suns, led by Devin Booker, are currently sixth in the Western Conference, having […]

The Toronto Raptors suffered a major blow during their game against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday after Gradey Dick suffered a head injury. Dick was being checked for a possible concussion, and was ruled out for the rest of the game, as per ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel. The injury occurred after Dick went up to grab […]

The Boston Celtics snapped the Detroit Pistons’ 13 game-winning streak after pulling off the win, 117-114, in the NBA Cup at TD Garden on Wednesday. It became a free-throw contest in the end, with Payton Pritchard sinking two charities with 2.4 seconds remaining to secure the victory for the Celtics, who improved to 10-8. The […]

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat having a fully healthy roster as of Wednesday’s contest against the Milwaukee Bucks in NBA Cup action, there’s no denying the excitement around the team with the early success they’ve had, though undermanned. While it remains to be seen how the Heat mix up the new offense, one area […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Ahead of Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams’ 19th consecutive absence, head coach Mark Daigneault reminded reporters of the rigorous process that the All-Star forward is currently facing. With no date set for Williams’ return, the Thunder will face the Minnesota Timberwolves in an NBA Cup game without him. Before the Thunder’s […]

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat receiving key upgrades for Wednesday’s NBA Cup game against the Milwaukee Bucks and beyond, the team now has to consider how the starting lineup will look. As Heat star Tyler Herro made his season debut on Monday, he is one of many who are back healthy, giving head coach […]

The Milwaukee Bucks got off to a better start than most expected. Myles Turner was the team’s big offseason addition, and Ryan Rollins, A.J. Green, and Gary Trent Jr. have been breakout performers. Rollins, in particular, has been one of the most pleasant surprises of the NBA season. Ultimately, though, most of Milwaukee’s success could […]

Despite owning the fifth-best record in the NBA, the Houston Rockets still haven’t proven much. Houston brought in Kevin Durant this offseason to elevate the franchise to true championship-contender status. And while the early returns look strong on paper, an 11-4 record and the No. 2 offensive rating, there are still reasons for concern. Stats […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have been perhaps the most drama-filled NBA team this year, and Ja Morant is at the forefront of their issues. The two-time All-Star was once viewed as a potential face of the NBA. He has since been suspended multiple times and dealt with injury issues. The frustrations of the last couple of […]

Trade speculation surrounding Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis has intensified as league executives evaluate the escalating financial demands tied to any potential deal. Multiple figures in the NBA believe Davis and Klutch Sports would seek a contract extension from any team that acquires him, even though he is currently in the first season of the […]

Things have not gone well in Central Texas, as the Dallas Mavericks are in disarray and currently 5-14, with numerous players sidelined by injuries. Now, Davis has discussed the Mavericks trade rumors and emphasized his job, according to Mavs’ beat writer Mike Curtis. Anthony Davis was asked about his name being involved in trade rumors: […]

The New York Knicks have a pre-Thanksgiving NBA injury setback on their hands. Landry Shamet went down hard against the Orlando Magic four nights ago. Now the Knicks know his injury extent as of Wednesday. NBA insider for ESPN Shams Charania revealed where things now are for Shamet and how it impacts the Knicks’ depth. […]

As the Golden State Warriors continue to battle a brutal schedule at the start of the 2025-26 NBA season and stay afloat with players being in and out of their nightly rotations, two key names are on the verge of returning from their respective injuries. Jonathan Kuminga, who has been held out since Nov. 14 […]

While the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder could be without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in its rematch of the Western Conference Finals against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Alex Caruso is warning his team about a brutal stretch of games. The Thunder will host the Timberwolves and the Phoenix Suns before hitting the road to face the Portland Blazers […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ season continues to trend downward, and speculation surrounding the franchise has intensified as its record has fallen to 5–14. With injuries and inconsistency derailing the roster, trade rumors have begun to swirl — particularly around star forward Anthony Davis. However, two prominent league insiders have pushed back on the idea of Davis […]

As Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young’s trade rumors and proposals continue amid recovery from a right MCL sprain, NBA broadcaster Stan Van Gundy believes the Hawks should consider parting ways with the four-time All-Star. The Hawks are 7-3 in their last 10 games, including back-to-back wins against the New Orleans Pelicans and the Charlotte Hornets. […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Three days after falling 121-120 to the Chicago Bulls in a road heartbreaker, the Washington Wizards ended their 14-game losing streak with their first-ever NBA Cup win and first home victory this season. They beat the Atlanta Hawks 132-113 behind veteran guard CJ McCollum’s 46 points (17-25 FG, 10-13 3-point) across 37 […]

The Denver Nuggets have gotten off to a strong start to the 2025-26 NBA season, currently sitting at 13-4 after a recent road win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Nikola Jokic had another triple double in that game, including an unbelievable pass in the closing minutes to Peyton Watson for a layup that essentially put the […]

Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley outlined how the team plans to reintegrate Paolo Banchero following his groin injury, offering the clearest indication yet of the All-Star forward’s path back into the lineup. The update came Tuesday night after Orlando’s 144–103 NBA Cup win over the Philadelphia 76ers, a performance that pushed the Magic to […]

The Orlando Magic delivered one of their most dominant outings of the season Tuesday night, defeating the Philadelphia 76ers 144–103 in an NBA Cup matchup behind a career-best performance from third-year guard Anthony Black. The 21-year-old sparked Orlando’s offense from the moment he checked in, setting the tone for a wire-to-wire victory that kept the […]

The Utah Jazz are off to a poor 5-12 start this 2025-26 NBA season. On top of that, Jazz center Walker Kessler is out for the season with an injury. Kessler was a common trade candidate in plenty of rumors, but now he is sidelined, and it’s a tough blow for Utah as well. Lauri […]

Noah Clowney’s performance last season raised questions about his future with the Brooklyn Nets. Following his injury-riddled 2024-25 campaign, during which he shot 35.8 percent from the field, it was unclear whether Clowney would be a building block or a future roster casualty like fellow 2023 first-round pick Dariq Whitehead. The third-year forward has silenced […]