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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 […]

For the first time in his career, Zion Williamson is playing without looking over his shoulder. There is no minutes restriction, no looming medical check-in, just the game’s natural flow and his own stamina dictating his time on the court. That newfound freedom is the foundation for everything else unfolding for the regrouping New Orleans […]

It’s that time of the season. No, not trade rumor whispers. Zion Williamson’s New Orleans Pelicans are publicly stumping for a group of his youngest teammates, firmly believing a trio of rookies deserves NBA Rising Stars honors. Sure, Derik Queen and Jeremiah Fears have given fans plenty of hope for the future. Everyone knows they’ll […]

If there’s one quality the Cleveland Cavaliers have as an organization, it’s showing appreciation to their forever family. Such was the case on Monday as Kevin Love was in town with the Utah Jazz, playing on his old stomping grounds for only the second time since his contract buyout in February 2023. In the first […]

MIAMI – After the Miami Heat’s dreadful road trip recently, the team has a great opportunity with a three-game home stand that starts Tuesday against the Phoenix Suns. With the Heat going through the process of adjusting to their various lineups, the franchise is approaching the halfway point of the season, as head coach Erik […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder will look to avoid a season sweep at the hands of the San Antonio Spurs and avenge three losses to the team with the second-best record in the Western Conference. Must-wins aren’t in the Thunder’s vocabulary, but getting its lick back against a team that’s embarrassed the defending champions twice in […]

The whispers connecting Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Boston Celtics have circulated through NBA trade rumor mills, but Memphis Grizzlies fans can rest easy. A clear examination of roster construction, financial logistics, and draft capital underscores how a potential trade is fundamentally unserious, representing little more than wishful thinking. Derrick White and Payton Pritchard, plus […]

Oklahoma City Thunder veteran Alex Caruso sees a team that’s tailor-made to compete for championships in the future in San Antonio Spurs All-Star Victor Wembanyama’s supporting cast of a young, multi-faceted group of guards. Ahead of the Spurs potentially sweeping the Thunder season series 4-0 at the Paycom Center on Tuesday, Caruso compared the young […]

Oklahoma City Thunder veteran Alex Caruso learned the hard way what you’re not supposed to do when defending San Antonio Spurs All-Star Victor Wembanyama. As the Thunder will look to avoid a season sweep at the hands of the Spurs, the only team that’s beaten Oklahoma City more than once this season, Caruso revealed the secret […]

First-year head coaches have pressure mounting on them, especially Phoenix Suns head coach Jordan Ott. Although he was ready to be a head coach after spending the previous seven seasons as an assistant coach, he had a task unlike his predecessors. Phoenix had lofty championship expectations, which it failed to meet by a wide margin. […]

Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs attempt to do the unthinkable when they meet the Oklahoma City Thunder for the fourth time this season. A Silver and Black victory vs. the defending champs would mean a fourth victory against a team that enters the game with just seven losses. “If we don’t pass the […]

After the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 123-112 loss on Monday night, Donovan Mitchell went out of his way to campaign for Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George as a first-time NBA All-Star. It was an impressive night for the 22-year-old on the road against the Cavs, as George tallied a game-high 32 points on 8-of-16 from the field, […]

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson referenced “the psychology of sports” as a reason for his team’s 123-112 loss to the Utah Jazz at home on Monday night. That seems to be the only plausible explanation for De’Andre Hunter’s perplexing fluctuation throughout the 2025-26 season. Beginning the campaign as an everyday starter, Hunter had his […]