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The Houston Rockets coughed up a 25-point lead in their 133-128 overtime loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday. “That’s not who we are, and I hate that it happened like this,” Kevin Durant said after the game. Durant is right in one respect; the Rockets have not been a team that routinely surrenders […]

Turnovers have always been the Achilles’ heel of the Golden State Warriors dynasty– the small sacrifice to pay in exchange for all the good that comes from the intricate, controlled chaos required to maximize the attention Stephen Curry’s gravity attracts. But amid a rocky 13-15 start to the season, the turnovers have done the Warriors […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are finally finding their rhythm, capping off a pivotal stretch with a three-game winning streak that has injected new life into the team. Victories over the Portland Trail Blazers, Chicago Bulls, and Houston Rockets mark the franchise’s first such run this season, arriving precisely at the one-month anniversary of interim head […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 19 of his 32 points in the second half of a 122-101 rout against the Los Angeles Clippers. Chet Holmgren revealed the benefits of the Thunder’s loss to the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Cup semifinals, giving the defending champions five days off before […]

As the holidays roll in, executives and scouts around the NBA have made their way to Orlando, Florida, for the NBA G League Winter Showcase. While the games and talent on the floor matter to many scouts, this event has essentially become a hub for the start of the NBA trade market, especially with the […]

The Atlanta Hawks fell short against the Charlotte Hornets in their latest game, but the good news is that they were able to get Trae Young back after missing time with a right MCL sprain. Young returned to the starting lineup, but was on a minutes restriction. He finished the game with eight points and […]

Fans attending Thursday’s Brooklyn Nets-Miami Heat matchup shouldn’t have been expecting an offensive masterclass. The product they received was as far from it as one could imagine. The Nets fell 106-95 to the Heat at Barclays Center, shooting 38-of-98 (38.8 percent) from the field and 11-of-49 (22.4 percent) from three. Both teams struggled to generate […]

Less than halfway into his NBA rookie season, Dylan Harper has already proven himself a valuable piece of this year’s San Antonio Spurs team and an invaluable part of the franchise’s future. A career high in a 119-94 victory vs. the Washington Wizards won’t do anything to quell any expectations. “I just shoot it, just […]

LAS VEGAS, NV — The LA Clippers made the stunning decision to send Chris Paul home earlier this month during the team’s four-game road trip. After being a productive starter for the San Antonio Spurs last season, the future Hall-of-Famer will not be around the Clippers as they work with him on a new destination. […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — It’s safe to say Chet Holmgren and the Oklahoma City Thunder made the most of losing the NBA Cup semifinals to the San Antonio Spurs, as it granted them five days off before facing the Los Angeles Clippers. Holmgren scored half of his 22 points in the opening five minutes, and his […]

Not many players in the history of the NBA have been able to say they won a championship in their first NBA season. Even fewer are able to say they’ve done so after starting their career on a two-way contract. Ajay Mitchell achieved both of these feats with the Oklahoma City Thunder during the 2024-25 […]

The Brooklyn Nets were riding high following a 4-2 stretch during which they played their best basketball of the season. However, the rebuilding squad came crashing back to earth during a 106-95 loss to the Miami Heat on Thursday. The matchup was the first of a six-game slate that could vault the Nets back into […]

DALLAS — When the word “loyalty” is used around the Dallas Mavericks these days, mixed emotions often boil to the surface. On one hand, there’s a statue outside of the American Airlines Center of Dirk Nowitzki centered around the idea of loyalty. On the other hand, the Mavs trading Luka Doncic in the middle of […]

PHOENIX– Devin Booker and Stephen Curry are extreme competitors on the court, but the respect they’ve grown for one another is something else. Ever since the Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors star played in the 2024 Olympics, the relationship has grown. After Booker was named the unsung MVP of those Olympics, Curry was the […]

PHOENIX– Revenge is a dish best served with a win, if you’re Dillon Brooks. After the Phoenix Suns took down the Golden State Warriors 99-98 in dramatic fashion, it felt like another vintage Brooks performance. He finished the game with 24 points and consistently posed a threat throughout. The tenacious defense, microwave scoring, and ability […]

The Golden State Warriors didn’t play a perfect game, by any means, in their narrow 99-98 loss to the Phoenix Suns. But it did not make it any easier to swallow a debatable foul call in the final seconds of the game that helped Phoenix secure the win. On the final possession of regulation, with […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — For the third time this season, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace had five steals in a single game, leading the defending champions’ whopping 18 swipes in a 122-101 blowout win against the Los Angeles Clippers. Amidst a five-day break, Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault addressed his team’s underdog approach that’s led […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night, earning a 116-114 overtime win. Cooper Flagg had another big game after scoring a career-high 42 points on Monday against the Utah Jazz. Flagg finished Thursday’s game with 23 points while shooting 8-20 from the field. He added 10 rebounds, four assists, three […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are focused less on the standings and more on a set of standards going into the holidays. Zion Williamson and Derik Queen are starting to click, leading to a three-game winning streak in the process. However, while the climb from the Western Conference cellar to the Play-In tournament is steep, James […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have needed good news beyond rookies Derik Queen and Jeremiah Fears, and thankfully for their fans, got a couple of mood-boosting wins before Christmas. James Borrego reflected on the significance of the victories in the context of the team’s ongoing efforts to establish a strong foundation around Zion Williamson. While victories […]

Rookies often face a steep learning curve, but the rebuilding New Orleans Pelicans might have found the most keeled ‘kid’ in the 2025 NBA Draft. James Borrego’s assessments of Jeremiah Fears after 27 games sound less like a coach managing a developmental curve and more like one describing a player already comfortable with responsibility. Fears, […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After Los Angeles Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue addressed James Harden’s day-to-day status due to a left calf contusion, he spoke on turning the regular season around. The Clippers entered Thursday’s matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder tied with the Sacramento Kings for the second-worst record in the Western Conference standings (6-20). […]

Drake Powell’s poor luck with ankle injuries continued during Thursday’s Brooklyn Nets-Miami Heat matchup. The Nets rookie suffered a right ankle sprain during the first quarter of the game and was promptly ruled out. Powell sprained the same ankle twice earlier this season, forcing him to miss six games. The No. 22 pick was sidelined […]

DALLAS — Kyrie Irving is continuing to recover from ACL surgery. He is expected to return at some point in early 2026, but there is still no set injury return timeline for the Dallas Mavericks star. Mavs head coach Jason Kidd was asked about Irving’s recovery ahead of Thursday night’s game against the Detroit Pistons. […]

Haywood Highsmith still has several hurdles to clear before making his Brooklyn Nets debut. After undergoing meniscus surgery in August, the veteran forward has yet to progress to contact drills or five-on-five scrimmages. “He’s in a good place, shows up every day and does his job, is an ultimate pro,” Jordi Fernandez said. “He’s on […]

A whopping 12 of 16 Oklahoma City Thunder players under coach Mark Daigneault have spent time in the G League, a trend that runs through the defending champion’s culture. From Lu Dort to a two-time champion and All-Defensive guard in veteran Alex Caruso, whose NBA career started with Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Blue — […]

The numbers are ugly, the film is worse, and the results are sinking a season of promise. Zion Williamson’s prideful New Orleans Pelicans know their defense has been a glaring, season-long vulnerability, a leaky dam threatening to wash away any NBA Play-In Tournament aspirations. Herb Jones can only do so much alone. Thankfully, interim head […]

The New Orleans Pelicans face a delicate balancing act as they welcome back key players from injury, with interim head coach James Borrego making it clear that the team won’t rush anyone into uncomfortable rotations. Jordan Poole and Zion Williamson’s reintegrations are prime examples of the new training philosophy, though fans can also look to […]

BOSTON — Every NBA player dreams of getting drafted to a historic franchise like the Boston Celtics. But those dreams probably don’t include sitting on the bench for two straight seasons with little playing time to show for it. Yet, that was the reality for Jordan Walsh. The one-and-done freshman was just 19 years old […]

It may have not been a coincidence. The San Antonio Spurs’ huge victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Cup Semifinals also marked the first game in which Victor Wemanyama, De’Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper were all able to play. Three nights later, the four actually took the court together for […]

If the Cleveland Cavaliers are going to wake up from the nightmare they’re in right now, it will take a team effort. After the wine and gold’s latest 127-111 loss on the road to the Chicago Bulls, Donovan Mitchell and Jarrett Allen are electing to uplift rather than scold while this group tries to find […]

James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers continue to struggle through mid-December, and things aren’t looking to get any easier the rest of the month. After playing in 25 of the first 26 games, Harden is set to miss his first game of the 2025-26 season due to an injury. Harden missed a game due […]

SAN FRANCISCO, CA– The two words lingering around the Golden State Warriors right now are frustration and continuity. Nobody on the team is happy about the underwhelming, tepid 13-14 start to the season, given the expectations, the star power, and proof from last season’s 23-8 record after the Jimmy Butler trade that they are capable […]

BOSTON — As the 2025-26 NBA season progresses, the hope that Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum returns to play grows stronger and stronger. However, the six-time All-Star is still rehabbing from a ruptured Achilles after all, and Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens pointed out that multiple roadblocks are standing between Tatum and the […]

Anthony Davis, D’Angelo Russell and Brandon Williams are all listed as questionable on the NBA injury report for Thursday’s game against the Detroit Pistons. Russell is recovering from an illness, while AD is dealing with a left calf contusion. Davis being listed as questionable is not especially surprising after he missed Monday’s 140-133 loss to […]

In the high-stakes world of NBA drafts, teams often weigh talent against risk, especially when injuries enter the equation. For the injury-riddled Memphis Grizzlies, selecting a promising rookie who underwent shoulder surgery just a year ago during his college days might have seemed like a gamble. But as the Grizzlies prepare to face Anthony Edwards […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams was seen talking to BYU’s freshman AJ Dybantsa, who’s considered to be the NBA’s top prospect, during a recent road game against the Utah Jazz. Amid Williams and the defending champion Thunder’s historic regular-season success in 2025-26 on par to reach 73+ wins, the Los Angeles Clippers’ struggles are […]

In the wake of losing their NBA Cup semifinals game against the San Antonio Spurs, All-Star Jalen Williams and the Oklahoma City Thunder were granted two additional off days ahead of Thursday’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers. The Thunder will get two chances against the Spurs to avenge its NBA Cup loss next week. […]

The difference between struggling through a slump and breaking through often comes down to an unwavering commitment to the craft. Jaren Jackson Jr. knows this truth intimately, and he sees its perfect embodiment in Cam Spencer’s shooting. When asked about working through difficult stretches, Jackson Jr. offered a knowing smile and some straightforward wisdom. Sometimes […]