Reporting Articles - Page 18

Brooklyn Nets rookie Egor Demin had enough of Dillon Brooks’ antics down the stretch of Tuesday’s 106-102 loss to the Phoenix Suns. Demin shoved Brooks in the final minutes of the game, sparking a scuffle between the two teams that led to five technical fouls and an injury. With the Suns leading 104-102 with 1:14 […]

The San Antonio Spurs and Houston Rockets head into a matchup separated by only one loss near the top of the Western Conference standings. On top of that, they’re rivals. And to add a more recent layer: the two Texas franchises are just a week removed from the Rockets erasing all of a 16-point deficit […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After Lu Dort was separated from New Orleans Pelicans rookie Jeremiah Fears, who was forcibly escorted off the floor by team officials and through the tunnel toward the visitors’ locker room like nightclub bouncers, Oklahoma City Thunder coach Mark Daigneault called out the referees. A 105-94 win against the Pelicans on Tuesday […]

PHOENIX– The mild-mannered, calm, stoic Jordan Ott lost his cool after the Phoenix Suns 106-102 victory over the Brooklyn Nets, and for good reason: the officiating. During the fourth quarter, with 1:14 left, the Nets and Suns got into a skirmish that was destined to happen. It started between Royce O’Neale and Terrance Mann with […]

Nicknamed the “Slash Brothers” by some, Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper will also share the ball during the NBA Rising Stars Challenge on All-Star Weekend. And if Castle has his way, that may not be the only honor they share. “I might, we’ll see. I might let “Dill” have it this time,” the second-year guard […]

LOS ANGELES – When the Los Angeles Lakers have turned to their two-way contract players this season, they’ve been able to make an impact. Both Nick Smith Jr. and Drew Timme have contributed to wins for the Lakers, and have been with the parent club for most of the year. The Lakers’ third two-way contract […]

Denver Nuggets head coach David Adelman reflected on the recent unrest in Minneapolis before Tuesday’s game against the Detroit Pistons. The coach expressed heartbreak over the events in a city he once called home. “Yeah, not politically, but just as a human being. That’s really hard to watch,” Adelman said, via Ryan Blackburn of Mile […]

In sounding off about the killing of civilian Alex Pretti by federal law enforcement officers over the weekend in Minneapolis, Minnesota, San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama also praised his fellow French countryman Guerschon Yabusele for sharing his thoughts on the matter. “I think it definitely takes some balls.” A day before Wemby’s comments, which […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Ahead of facing the New Orleans Pelicans, Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault was hit with a hard-hitting question about the tragic shootings in Minneapolis ahead of traveling to face the Minnesota Timberwolves. Coming off two consecutive losses at home, Daigneault and the Thunder look to bounce back before a brief […]

The shorthanded Oklahoma City Thunder, coming off a rare two consecutive losses at the Paycom Center, will look to bounce back, and Chet Holmgren needs to be a big part of that. The Thunder’s 103-101 loss to the Toronto Raptors should be a turning point for head coach Mark Daigneault and the defending champions, which […]

Evan Mobley has suffered a left calf strain for the second time in six weeks and will miss anywhere from 1-3 weeks of action, the Cleveland Cavaliers announced early Tuesday evening. According to the team’s press release, Mobley felt tightness in the area after injuring it during Cleveland’s 114-98 win over the Orlando Magic at […]

Thanks to head coach Gregg Popovich, the San Antonio Spurs have long been at the forefront of speaking out against injustices in the United States and even abroad. With Popovich retiring last season due to health issues, fans have been searching for players with the NBA platform to voice their same concerns, and it appears […]

The Washington Wizards are in the third year of a full-scale rebuild that’s been light on wins, but bountiful in developmental progress. That process was rewarded on Monday night, when the NBA announced that second-year center Alex Sarr, second-year wing Kyshawn George, and rookie guard Tre Johnson will compete in the 2026 Castrol Rising Stars […]

In just over two weeks, almost all of the NBA rookies who find themselves featured in these rookie rankings will partake in the 2026 Castrol Rising Stars during All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles. Among those participating are Dallas Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg and Charlotte Hornets’ Kon Knueppel, the two rookies who find themselves leading the rest […]

For the first time in seven years, the Brooklyn Nets will have a representative in the Rising Star competition at All-Star weekend. Egor Demin was one of 10 rookies selected to participate in the event. He is the Nets’ first representative since Jarrett Allen and Rodions Kurucs in 2019. The Rising Stars challenge features a […]

BOSTON — In theory, it seems extremely difficult to doubt Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown, given what he’s accomplished during his 10-year NBA career. The now five-time All-Star is an NBA champion, a Finals MVP, and has a great shot at an All-NBA First Team selection (and an outside shot at league MVP). So, how […]

When it comes to the tragedies in Minnesota, Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell isn’t asking people to choose political sides. He’s pleading for all of humanity to look inward to process what’s going on in the current climate. “It’s violence. Senseless violence,” Mitchell said. “It’s one of those things where there’s a human element to […]

Jalen Green has only been in four games for the Phoenix Suns, but he has the chance to participate on Tuesday against the Brooklyn Nets. He is listed as questionable with right hamstring injury management. Although Green exited the Suns’ game on Friday against the Atlanta Hawks due to that injury, it felt more like […]

On Monday, the Chicago Bulls had their four-game winning streak snatched by the Los Angeles Lakers 129-118. Even though they got a good game out of Coby White, there is one player that head coach Billy Donovan wished had gotten the ball more. Nikola Vucevic. Altogether, Vucevic finished with a double-double of 18 points and […]

The San Antonio Spurs are now the only team in the NBA to have multiple selections in each of the last three Rising Stars Challenges. Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper join the announcements of Victor Wembanyama and Castle last year, and Wemby and Jeremy Sochan the year before. It’s the fifth time in franchise history […]

The Washington Wizards keep hitting two birds with one stone: having competitive performances that foster player development while staying on pace to keep their top-eight protected draft pick. They continued that trend with Saturday’s 119-115 road loss to the Charlotte Hornets, as sharpshooting rookie Tre Johnson notched a career-high 26 points (8-22 FG, 6-15 3-point) […]

The Brooklyn Nets will attempt to rebound from a 37-point loss when they travel to face the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday. They’ll be shorthanded for the road matchup. Noah Clowney will miss his second consecutive game due to lower back soreness. Clowney has been among the Nets’ most productive players since entering the team’s starting […]

It’s a good thing the Chicago Bulls have Coby White while they still do. His name has been repeatedly floated as a trade target before the NBA Trade Deadline on Feb. 5. On Monday, White added to his place in franchise history when he surpassed Kirk Hinrich for the most three pointers of all time, per […]

Jaylon Tyson will represent the Cleveland Cavaliers at 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles as a part of the Castrol Rising Stars game. Rosters were announced on Monday evening for the rookies, sophomores, and G League squad. The second-year Cavs swingman was not a part of last year’s showcase, so this recognition is a […]

After the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 103-101 loss to the Toronto Raptors, Aaron Wiggins put the loss into perspective the following morning at practice. For a defending champion team missing more than half of its rotation due to injuries, and still maintaining the NBA’s best record, the sky isn’t falling after two consecutive losses at home. […]

It’s been six years to the day since Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna “Gigi” Bryant were killed in a helicopter crash. It was a moment that still hits home for Lakers and basketball fans. On Monday, the Lakers were on the road to take on the Bulls in Chicago. During the game, the United […]

Out of all the players on the Chicago Bulls, Matas Buzelis has certainly stood out. He is averaging 14.9 points and 5.2 rebounds per game this season. Along the way, Buzelis has become a virtual highlight reel, with his trademark dunks attracting league-wide attention. Continuing his impressive season, it was confirmed on Monday that Buzelis […]

It’s been almost a year since Josh Giddey hit a half-court buzzer beater to carry the Chicago Bulls to victory over the LA Lakers. That moment still resonates as the Bulls take on the Lakers for the first time since. Head coach Billy Donovan took time out to reflect during his pre-game press conference. ‘It […]

As the NBA All-Star break inches closer, time is running out for anyone to catch Oklahoma City Thunder star and reigning league MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the MVP rankings. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Victor Wembanyama suffered setbacks due to injury, and Nikola Jokic may not qualify for the award either. However, one dark-horse candidate is making […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Head coach Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder found themselves on the wrong end of two consecutive losses decided by a final play that didn’t end with the ball in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s hands. After scoring 47 points in a 117-114 loss to the Indiana Pacers, Gilgeous-Alexander shrugged off Sunday’s 103-101 loss […]

Cleveland Cavaliers second-year swingman Jaylon Tyson has made so many strides this season. Whether it’s been his three-point shot to a current top-five level to becoming a defensive stalwart, he’s been essential to the team. Cavs All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell has been preaching Tyson’s Most Improved Player case and believed in him from the moment […]

In his return from injury, San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell pointed to an issue that’s been plaguing the team for several weeks now. While the word “soft” hadn’t yet been mentioned directly, allusions to it had. The sixth-year guard didn’t avoid uttering the term following a 104-95 loss at home to the New Orleans […]

The Brooklyn Nets are sitting on an NBA-best $15.2 million in cap space ahead of the trade deadline. Following a busy offseason, the rebuilding squad remains open for business as a dumping ground for unwanted contracts. The Philadelphia 76ers are among the teams that the Nets could partner with on a deal before Feb. 5. […]

Despite the impressive season the Detroit Pistons have put together to this point and the Boston Celtics battling injury adversity without Jayson Tatum, the biggest surprise in the Eastern Conference so far has been the Toronto Raptors. Not only have the Raptors flown up the latest NBA power rankings, but they have done so with […]

For the second time in three games, the Brooklyn Nets were run off the court in embarrassing fashion. The Nets fell 126-89 to the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday at Intuit Dome. Losing is one thing. Embarrassing routs are another. While Brooklyn is mired in a tanking season, Jordi Fernandez is fighting to prevent his team […]

Cade Cunningham returned to All-Star form in the Detroit Pistons’ victory against the Sacramento Kings. After a cold scoring stretch over the last four games, Cunningham snapped out of that funk, recording his 23rd double-double of the season with 29 points and 11 assists. He also made a defensive impact adding three steals and one […]

PHOENIX– Offense without Devin Booker has Phoenix Suns head coach Jordan Ott feeling a bit somber. Although he felt that after Friday’s game, when Booker initially got injured, that sentiment sat with him during his postgame press conference on Sunday after a 111-102 loss to the Miami Heat. “It’s hard. You feel helpless at times, […]

LOS ANGELES – As the NBA continues to evolve in terms of ‘positionless’ basketball and non-traditional lineups, the Los Angeles Lakers have played most of this season with only one big on the floor. But as the Lakers continue to search for consistency, head coach JJ Redick debuted a different frontcourt lineup in recent games […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — For Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 103-101 loss to the Toronto Raptors at home, which was its second loss in two days, was “one of those nights” that a team goes through. Losing a four-point lead to back-to-back threes from Immanuel Quickley, Gilgeous-Alexander, and the Thunder never regained its advantage in […]