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The optics have been complicated, the noise unavoidable, and the questions persistent. Ja Morant’s fence-mending has not been on the floor, the Memphis Grizzlies have slipped into the Western Conference’s play-in tier, and a season that once carried top-six expectations now requires nightly grit just to stay afloat. Still, Jaren Jackson Jr. does not believe […]

The Washington Wizards took a low-risk swing this past offseason when they sent two second-round picks to the Houston Rockets for Cam Whitmore, a 2023 first-round pick who is supremely athletic and explosive when driving to the rim. However, the 21-year-old wing has been out for weeks with a blood clot in his shoulder named […]

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat beating the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night, there were a bunch of contributions on the team, but an aspect that shone was the effectiveness of the connection between Tyler Herro and Norman Powell. As the Heat have been through an inconsistent season thus far, the outlook on the backcourt […]

The Washington Wizards almost certainly won’t have an All-Star for the fifth straight season given their lack of wins, but the Rising Stars Challenge is a different story. Second-year forward Kyshawn George visited the NBA TV panel on Tuesday and explained why he deserves to be selected for the latter competition this year. Kyshawn George […]

Victor Wembanyama is sporting a new look, kind of. The San Antonio Spurs superstar showed up for shootaround ahead of a game against the Milwaukee Bucks with a bald head. So did teammate Keldon Johnson – who says their haircuts came courtesy of each other the night before. ClutchPoints asked the longest-tenured Spur about getting […]

Has Ja Morant played his last game for the Memphis Grizzlies? After seeing Trae Young traded from the Atlanta Hawks to the Washington Wizards, Morant has become the focus around the league heading into the NBA trade deadline, especially since his tensions from earlier in the 2025-26 season never dissipated. Drama surrounding Morant and the […]

The NBA’s All-Star process has never been kind to teams buried at the bottom of the standings, and Trey Murphy III understands that reality as well as anyone. The new-look New Orleans Pelicans started training camp with playoff aspirations, but the season has been derailed by injuries to its most established stars. Dejounte Murray and […]

Expansion has long been on the minds of NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and the NBA league office. Although domestic expansion remains on the league’s agenda, a new venture overseas in Europe is beginning to take shape, and the NBA continues to bring a new league to life. Over the years, the game of basketball has […]

As soon as the Memphis Grizzlies made Ja Morant available for a trade, plenty of suitors emerged. One of the quiet potential destinations could be the Phoenix Suns. NBA writer Matt Moore detailed that Phoenix has done “exploratory work” for a point guard. That was also a looming question surrounding the team heading into the […]

After three consecutive losses to the San Antonio Spurs, the Oklahoma City Thunder brought their rivals from South Texas back to earth a bit. And Mitch Johnson gives all credit to the defending NBA champions. “We were out of place a lot,” the Spurs head coach admitted. Though San Antonio played relatively well in the […]

Austin Rivers delivered a cautionary message to Orlando Magic fans regarding recent discourse surrounding star forward Paolo Banchero, saying public criticism can have a tangible effect on players during the season. Rivers addressed the topic on a recent episode of Off Guard with Austin Rivers, pointing to how team success in games without a star […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers played their most complete game of the season, blowing out the Philadelphia 76ers on the road 133-107, but two players couldn’t cross the finish line on Wednesday. Darius Garland injured his right foot, while Sam Merrill reaggravated an injury on his right hand, meaning the Cavs will likely be shorthanded in the […]

On Wednesday, the Chicago Bulls avenged their 119-113 defeat to the Houston Rockets on Tuesday. They fought tooth and nail to defeat the Utah Jazz at home 128-126.  A significant factor was the performance of their 35-year-old big man, Nikola Vucevic. Not only did he finish with a season high of 35 points, but he […]

DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks star rookie Cooper Flagg exited Wednesday night’s game against the Denver Nuggets with a left ankle sprain. The Mavs made the announcement shortly after halftime. Flagg suffered an apparent ankle injury concern on Monday, but it did not seem to be especially serious. He then left Wednesday’s game for a few […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs’ physicality played a significant factor in their three wins against the Oklahoma City Thunder in December. Without starters Lu Dort and Isaiah Hartenstein, two of the team’s defensive catalysts, the Thunder dominated Wembanyama and the Spurs in a 119-98 blowout win at the Paycom Center. […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder looked very much like a team on a mission in a 119-98 victory over the San Antonio Spurs. To Victor Wembanyama, though, it wasn’t a matter of revenge “I don’t think so,” the Spurs superstar responded when asked if the defending champions looked extra motivated. “I think their motivation tonight wasn’t […]

With the NBA trade deadline looming and the out-of-sorts New Orleans Pelicans sitting in last place in the Western Conference, the typical script would call for a franchise-altering shakeup. However, inside the facility, a narrative built around patience and a potent, burgeoning partnership is still permeating. That is why the front office is reportedly telling […]

On Tuesday, Coby White wasn’t in the lineup as the Chicago Bulls lost to the Houston Rockets 119-113. However, he was back in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Utah Jazz.  In the process, he made his own bit of history. During the game, White officially eclipsed Joakim Noah for 14th on the Bulls’ […]

Last place has a way of stripping away illusions before the NBA Trade Deadline, and for the voodoo-hexed New Orleans Pelicans, the core questions are glaring. Zion Williamson was supposed to be the closer, the gravitational force who bent late-game possessions to his will. Trey Murphy III has surged into an All-Star-level role, providing spacing […]

DALLAS — Does Jason Kidd still enjoy coaching? Will he continue to coach the Dallas Mavericks for years to come? Kidd — who has been the head coach in Dallas since the 2021-22 NBA season — was asked about his coaching future before Wednesday night’s game against the Denver Nuggets, and he explained how Cooper […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are set to host the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night. On Tuesday, the Mavs announced that Anthony Davis will miss six weeks with a hand injury — ultimately avoiding surgery. Ahead of Wednesday night’s contest in Dallas, Mavs head coach Jason Kidd reacted to the news. “I think it’s good […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Head coach Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder had plenty to work with in their preparation to take down Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs for the first time this season. Wembanyama and the Spurs entered the Paycom Center with three wins under their belt, while Daigneault and the Thunder […]

The comparisons come with an obvious caveat. Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic is a two-time NBA MVP, a championship centerpiece, and one of the most distinctive offensive engines the league has ever seen. Derik Queen is a rookie still learning how to impose himself consistently at the professional level. And yet, inside the New Orleans […]

There is a glimmer of hope for the Chicago Bulls as it relates to Josh Giddey. Giddey is currently out with a hamstring injury.  On Wednesday, head coach Billy Donovan shared a status report on Giddey’s recovery before the game against the Utah Jazz, per Drew Stevens of The Bigs Media. Essentially, Donovan said that […]

Yes, the Chicago Bulls lost to the Houston Rockets on Tuesday, 119-113. Plus, they were on the receiving end of Kevin Durant’s wrath. However, the Bulls were fortunate that Tre Jones came ready play.  Altogether, Jones was on fire. He had 34 points, seven assists, 11-for-12 from the field, and 5-for-6 from the three-point line. […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — While Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams dismissed the rivalry discussion linked to the San Antonio Spurs after a 119-98 win, he did admit the three losses in December made the defending champions better. Williams and the Thunder avenged their three losses in 12 days against the Spurs, which put the All-Star […]

SAN FRANCISCO– “The dog days are amongst us,” Jimmy Butler declared while shaking his head, after the Golden State Warriors’ 119-97 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Like a groundhog spotting its shadow in the dead of winter, Butler’s declaration is an indication that, while the 22-19 Dubs are fighting on the court to stay […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander threw a parting shot at the San Antonio Spurs following a 119-98 blowout win that avoided a 4-0 season sweep, he revealed what the victory means for the defending champions. Jalen Williams says the Spurs aren’t the Thunder’s rival. He didn’t say it bluntly during […]

Cleveland Cavaliers forward De’Andre Hunter has broken his silence on recent, falsely-reported rumors regarding his desire to be traded from the team that acquired him last February. Speaking with Cleveland.com’s Chris Fedor at shootaround in Philadelphia, the 28-year-old veteran refuted any claim suggesting a move. “Why would I want to be traded? I’m happy here, […]

The Brooklyn Nets are in New Orleans ahead of Wednesday’s matchup with the Pelicans. With the Denver Nuggets also in town to face the Pelicans on Tuesday, Michael Porter Jr. stopped by Smoothie King Center to watch his former team. Porter had a front-row seat as Peyton Watson led the Nuggets to a 122-116 victory. […]

We have officially reached the midpoint of the 2025-26 NBA season. Technically, the exact middle of the season falls on Thursday, Jan. 15, but a handful of teams have already crossed the 41-game halfway point this year. That means there is no better time to evaluate the races for all the NBA awards this season […]

Michael Porter Jr. had lofty expectations for himself entering the NBA. Porter didn’t only expect to be an All-Star, but the best player in the league. While injuries slowed him down earlier in his career, he’s making up for lost time with the Brooklyn Nets. Porter has planted himself firmly in the All-Star conversation while […]

SAN FRANCISCO– As the Golden State Warriors continue to search for momentum in their 8-game homestand, De’Anthony Melton continues to get better and better after returning from a season-ending ACL tear last year. In Golden State’s comfortable 119-97 win over the depleted Portland Trail Blazers, Melton finished with a season high 23 points on 9-of-14 […]

INGLEWOOD, CA — James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers continued their strong play on Monday night, defeating the Charlotte Hornets who had won three of their previous five games, including a win agains the defending NBA Champion Oklahoma City Thunder. The night started with Harden’s 11 first-quarter points, placing him just four points away […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After beating Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs — 119-98 — for the first time in four tries this season, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams weighed in on the ongoing NBA’s new rivalry debate. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander insinuated the Spurs cared more about beating the Thunder than the defending champions did […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers snapped a 3-game losing streak, defeating the Atlanta Hawks, 141-116, largely in part because of LeBron James playing his first back-to-back of the season. James was the Lakers’ leading scorer with a game-high 31 points, and following the game, head coach JJ Redick spoke about the absurdity of […]

LOS ANGELES – As has been the story this season for the Los Angeles Lakers, when one player returns to the lineup, another goes out. Rui Hachimura made his return to the court after a seven-game absence for the Lakers’ game against the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday, but Jaxson Hayes was sidelined due to a […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers are about to his a front-loaded schedule that will take them through the month in January, and as a result, the team made the decision to cancel game-day shootarounds. The Lakers will get some help in the lineup though with the return of Rui Hachimura who had been […]

Tough lessons come quickly and often in the NBA. Unfortunately for the fans, the last-placed looking-for-answers New Orleans Pelicans have learned, sometimes painfully, that their margin for error shrinks dramatically when Herb Jones is not on the floor. It is not simply about losing one of the NBA’s elite perimeter defenders. It is about losing […]