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PHOENIX– When Jalen Green returned from injury, Saturday’s loss to the Philadelphia 76ers looked like he was as confident as ever. The box score and minutes played might not indicate, but his feel certainly did. His first four points came from acrobatic finishes that everyone is accustomed to seeing. When Green previously returned from his […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — All-Star forward Chet Holmgren and the Oklahoma City Thunder welcomed Jared McCain in his debut at the Paycom Center on Saturday. After head coach Mark Daigneault discussed McCain’s Thunder debut, Holmgren followed suit during his postgame media availability. Holmgren was impressed by the second-year guard. McCain, coming from a player who hadn’t […]

The Boston Celtics’ most significant move at the trade deadline was landing Nikola Vucevic in a deal with the Chicago Bulls for Anfernee Simons, which should set the stage for All-Star Jayson Tatum’s return this season. Acquiring a proven veteran center to resolve the glaring weaknesses in the team’s frontcourt sends a strong message to […]

LOS ANGELES – The Golden State Warriors formally introduced trade deadline acquisition Kristaps Porzingis ahead of Saturday’s matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers. The championship-winning stretch five expressed his excitement for the new opportunity in the Bay Area. “Excited as always, you know, especially once I found out where I’m going,” Porzingis said. “Then also […]

LOS ANGELES – Newly acquired sharpshooting guard Luke Kennard made his Los Angeles Lakers debut during the team’s 105-99 win against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday. It was a mere two days after the trade deadline in which the Lakers dealt for Kennard in a deal with the Atlanta Hawks that sent Gabe Vincent […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Coach Mark Daigneault watched Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain make his debut in a 112-106 loss to the Houston Rockets on Saturday. McCain was welcomed with open arms by Thunder fans at the Paycom Center with a standing ovation, as he checked in. He finished with five points, two rebounds, and […]

ATLANTA, GA – The Atlanta Hawks had the Charlotte Hornets – winners of their last eight games – right where they wanted them midway through the fourth quarter. They had just fought back after being down nine points early in the quarter, and a Zaccharie Risacher three-pointer gave them a three-point lead with less than […]

Following the NBA trade deadline, the Lakers had one open roster spot which they used to sign Kobe Bufkin to a two-year contract, as per Shams Charania of ESPN. Bufkin had previously played for the Lakers on a 10-day contract last month, and the team opted not to re-sign him to another 10-day. After his […]

On Saturday, the Chicago Bulls lost to the Denver Nuggets 136-120 at home. It was their fourth consecutive loss and their first game at home following the seven trades they made this past week. Certainly, the Bulls are adjusting to this new dynamic. One of those players is second-year guard Matas Buzelis. After the game, […]

LOS ANGELES– There is a lot to unpack from Golden State Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy’s loaded press conference following the NBA trade deadline, which makes sense in the context of how active the team was at the deadline, how important it was for their short and long-term future, and the moves they made and […]

Saturday night was a coming-out party for the newest members of the Chicago Bulls. First, Collin Sexton got on the board for the first time as a Bull. Later, he was followed up by fellow newbie Rob Dillingham, per ClutchPoints. His first basket as a Chicago Bull came in the second quarter. With the Bulls […]

On Saturday, the Chicago Bulls welcomed the Denver Nuggets to the United Center. It was the first home game since the seven trades the Bulls made this past week. One of the newbies on the scene is Collin Sexton, who was traded by the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Coby White. On Saturday, Sexton not […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — In a 112-106 loss to the Houston Rockets, Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder dropped its fifth loss in eight tries, second consecutive, as the defending champions continue life without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Thunder All-Star Gilgeous-Alexander will sit through the All-Star break with an abdominal injury. He’s expected to be re-evaluated after […]

The Chicago Bulls have an obvious void without Ayo Dosunmu on the floor. His energetic playmaking and defense were critical to their rotation. On Thursday, Dosunmu was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves. In exchange, they got Rob Dillingham, Leonard Miller, and four second-round draft picks. Despite the trade, Dosunmu hasn’t forgotten where he came from. […]

LOS ANGELES – With the Los Angeles Lakers taking on the Golden State Warriors in a primetime matchup on Saturday, new acquisition Luke Kennard was available to make his team debut. The Lakers acquired Kennard at the trade deadline in a deal with the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Gabe Vincent and a second-round pick. […]

PHOENIX– For the first time since January 23, both Devin Booker and Jalen Green will be available for the Phoenix Suns against the Philadelphia 76ers, according to head coach Jordan Ott during his pregame press conference. While Booker suffered an ankle sprain and Green suffered a hip contusion, this is great news for Phoenix. In […]

On Saturday, the Chicago Bulls return home to face the Denver Nuggets. They will play before their home crowd with a completely new roster after some notable trades. Coby White, Ayo Dosunmu, Nikola Vucevic, Dalen Terry, Kevin Huerter, and Jevon Carter are all gone. In exchange, the Bulls received Anfernee Simons, Jaden Ivey, Collin Sexton, […]

The Brooklyn Nets abruptly ended their tenuous partnership with Cam Thomas on Thursday, waiving the young guard. Jordi Fernandez was asked on Saturday what led the organization to move on from its leading scorer from the previous two seasons. “That’s probably a question for management, because my job is to coach the team on the […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren earned his first All-Star Selection, the NBA announced the Thunder big man will participate in All-Star Saturday’s Shooting Stars competition, which coach Mark Daigneault had never heard of. The association shelved the contest for 11 years before bringing it back for next Saturday’s festivities, which […]

The Houston Rockets opted to stand pat at the trade deadline, despite some glaring needs created by injuries to Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams, and their ongoing lack of outside shooting. They seemed to have some solutions available, too. Kevin Durant’s former teammate, Tyus Jones (a 40% 3-point shooter over the previous four seasons), Luke […]

With two roster spots freed up by the Kristaps Porzingis-Jonthan Kuminga, Buddy Hield trade, and Trayce Jackson-Davis transaction, the Golden State Warriors are converting two-way guard and fan-favorite Pat Spencer to a standard NBA contract, per Shams Charania of ESPN. Spencer has emerged this season as a solid floor general off the bench, after years […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ decision to waive Cam Thomas rather than trade him surprised many NBA fans. However, the rebuilding squad had conversations with other teams about potential trades before cutting their leading scorer from the last two seasons. Among those teams was the Cleveland Cavaliers, who briefly spoke to the Nets about swapping Lonzo Ball […]

The Atlanta Hawks are not the same team that they were to start the season. There have been many changes due to injuries and trades, but they’ve still found a way not lose track of the season. The core set of players have been available for the most part, and have led the Hawks to […]

It was bad enough when the Houston Rockets lost at home to their rivals, the San Antonio Spurs. But what’s followed in the 10 days since has been even worse, as the Spurs appear to have put out the blueprint on how to stop this Rockets team. Houston led by eight at halftime of that […]

Despite reported interest in making a move, the San Antonio Spurs did not make a trade ahead of the NBA deadline. Second in the Western Conference standings for the better part of a month and a half and loaded with a talented young core, the organization decided to let February 5 come and go without […]

LOS ANGELES – When the dust settled and the comeback was complete, the Los Angeles Lakers grabbed their second consecutive win as they knocked off the visiting Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night. It was Austin Reaves dropping 33 points albeit on a minutes restriction that helped turn the tide in the fourth quarter. But the […]

As the G League has grown in stature, the collaboration between NBA teams and their affiliate has grown as well, like it has with the Los Angeles Lakers and their South Bay affiliate. South Bay head coach Zach Guthrie is in his second season on the job, and works in close conjunction with Lakers head […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have built their identity on grit, grind, and finding value through thorough scouting. EVP/GM Zach Kleiman’s quick rebuild depends on that culture being clutch over the next 18 months. With Zach Edey and Cedric Coward leading the way, Taylor Hendricks is on the periphery of a youth infusion. However, the former lottery […]

The rebuilding Memphis Grizzlies have lived at both ends of the contender spectrum in a short window. They pushed the Golden State Warriors a few years ago. Last spring, Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. again looked built for a deep run after spending much of the season jockeying for the top seed, only to […]

The Washington Wizards haven’t had a winning season since 2017-18, but they’re doing everything they can to change that next year. They acquired four-time All-Star guard Trae Young and five-time All-NBA big man Anthony Davis over the last two months, signaling a new era in the nation’s capital. The Wizards got Young from the Atlanta […]

The Los Angeles Lakers continue their homestand leading up to the All-Star break with a showdown against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday. But as has been the case this season, they’re going to be short-handed. Luka Doncic suffered a hamstring injury during the Lakers’ win against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday, and he was […]

The Memphis Grizzlies did not straddle the fence at the NBA trade deadline. They chose a direction, and EVP/GM Zach Kleiman signaled a belief that a return to the NBA Playoffs can happen sooner than later. Still, trading away Jaren Jackson Jr. while keeping Ja Morant marked a definitive pivot. For a front office often […]

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics were very busy at the trade deadline, but they weren’t exactly big spenders. Rather, they traded away minor contracts, saved money, and ducked under the luxury tax after being far above it over the summer. To regain financial flexibility and avoid the tax aprons, which became quite devastating due to […]

Ahead of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain’s debut on Saturday against the Houston Rockets, the sophomore guard is eager to play for his new fanbase. While it’s been an emotional 48 hours for McCain, whose trade from the Philadelphia 76ers came as a surprise, he said, as he was introduced to the Thunder media […]

The now draft-rich Memphis Grizzlies exited the NBA Trade Deadline having made a seismic shift to the roster, and with that came a familiar wave of speculation around the long-term direction. Only Ja Morant remains from a core that was pushing for the West’s top seed for most of last season. EVP/GM Zach Kleiman anticipated […]

For the first time this season, San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle came off the bench. The game at the Dallas Mavericks represented the second of a back-to-back for the Silver and Black, and the reigning Rookie of the Year was listed as questionable for their game vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder the night before. […]

Zion Williamson’s New Orleans Pelicans have discovered a formula that’s breathing new life into the James Borrego-led locker room. Getting Herb Jones back in the fold allowed for a shift to a supersized starting lineup built around Williamson and Trey Murphy III’s strengths. Derik Queen has been doing what’s comfortable and limiting mistakes, while Saddiq […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain says he felt blindsided by the Philadelphia 76ers’ trade ahead of Thursday’s deadline, but is looking forward to a new chapter of his NBA career with the defending champions. Coach Mark Daigneault revealed the Thunder’s interest in McCain, dating back to 2024, when Jared worked out with Oklahoma City […]

Former Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain has officially joined the Oklahoma City Thunder, as Mark Daigneault revealed the front office has had eyes on the sophomore shooter since his 2024 draft process. Ahead of this week’s deadline, the Thunder traded with the 76ers for McCain. GM Sam Presti reached deep into his treasure trove of […]