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With the Miami Heat’s tough loss to the Orlando Magic on Friday night, 106-105, the team trotted out a different starting lineup than what fans have been recently seeing, which led to middling results. As Heat star Tyler Herro got an MRI that revealed a toe contusion, which the issue made him miss the loss […]

BOSTON — Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown knows what goes into winning. The 2024 NBA Finals MVP has won at the highest level and has never missed the playoffs in his 10-year career. With all of this experience, he understands that winning can feature everything from clutch buckets that’ll make highlight reels to effort plays […]

The San Antonio Spurs are off to a start that could lead to the franchise’s first playoff berth since 2019. Combine that with recent news surrounding possible interest in Giannis Antetokounmpo, and the fact that they’re going through a brutal stretch without Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle isn’t at the forefront of any chatter that […]

Friday’s victorious finish came in gritty fashion again for the Detroit Pistons against the Portland Trail Blazers. Detroit leans on its defensive identity when needed most, and the backbone of that has been center Isaiah Stewart. Stewart left his mark on the 122-116 win with four blocks, which marks his fifth game of the season […]

ATLANTA, GA- It was all good for the Atlanta Hawks in the first half against the Denver Nuggets. They were making almost all of their 3-pointers, getting to the rim at ease, and most importantly, they had pretty much contained Nikola Jokic. Through that process, Jalen Johnson had done something no Hawks player has ever […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder coach Mark Daigneault reacted to his defense stifling Dallas Mavericks’ Anthony Davis, holding the 10-time All-Star to two points on 1-for-9 shooting in a 132-111 blowout victory. The Thunder extended its winning streak to 13 straight. Daigneault highlighted Thunder forward Kenrich Williams and center Jaylin Williams as Davis’ primary […]

Winning their first home game since Nov. 23, the Cleveland Cavaliers may have found their most balanced five-man combination in Friday’s 130-117 victory over the San Antonio Spurs. Playing together from the 9:36 to the 6:04 mark of the third quarter, the grouping of Craig Porter Jr., Donovan Mitchell, Jaylon Tyson, Dean Wade, and Evan […]

The Atlanta Hawks had been without Kristaps Porzingis for the past four games as he dealt with an illness, but he was able to return against the Denver Nuggets. It was uncertain what the illness was, but some thought that it might have been connected to the same illness that he had late last season […]

Dillon Brooks is clearly a culture setter, and he’s doing that in his first season with the Phoenix Suns. However, when Brooks talked about playing the Houston Rockets in November, he wanted it to be a moment to remember. Going into the Toyota Center, fans were excited to see “the villain” back on the court. […]

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix has a message for anyone questioning the legitimacy of his team’s 10-2 record: Wins are wins, regardless of what the critics say. Despite the Broncos being at the top of the AFC West and on a nine-game win streak, the sophomore quarterback has heard the whispers from the media and […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Washington Wizards lost by a combined 64 points to the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics over the last two games, and Thursday’s 141-101 home defeat to the Celtics was soul-crushing. However, veterans CJ McCollum and Khris Middleton won’t let the young group lose its way. Second-year wing Kyshawn George explained after […]

When the New Orleans Pelicans made a coaching change after a dismal start to the season, one glaring issue lingered behind Willie Green. A tenure defined by disastrous third-quarter collapses required a simple, yet brutal, fix by interim James Borrego. Thankfully, it was not about complicated schemes, but about a mindset that Jeremiah Fears and […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Amid the drama between the Los Angeles Clippers front office and Chris Paul parting ways, Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault revealed what he’ll remember most about the future Hall of Fame guard. Paul, who spent the 2019-20 season with the Thunder, took on a leadership role among Oklahoma City’s young […]

The Brooklyn Nets are receiving reinforcements for a matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans that will have tank implications. After resting during Thursday’s 123-110 loss to the Utah Jazz on a back-to-back, Michael Porter Jr. does not have an injury designation on Saturday vs. the Pelicans. Brooklyn listed Porter Jr. as out due to lower […]

When the Houston Rockets traded for Kevin Durant, most of the discussion centered around moving on from former No. 2 pick Jalen Green. But as the Phoenix Suns return to Houston for the first time since that deal, it’s clear that the bigger loss for Houston wasn’t Green: it was Dillon Brooks. Brooks is averaging […]

After Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace earned the Western Conference’s Defensive Player of the Month for October and November, All-Star Jalen Williams revealed how he helped the third-year guard improve his defense. The Thunder surround Wallace with veteran defensive stalwarts in Lu Dort and Alex Caruso as resources from veteran minds he can tap […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have a myriad of problems at 13-9 at the beginning of December, but aside from being short-handed and questions of mental makeup, there’s an elephant in the room that demands more urgency. The Cavs have not been fast enough, nor have they had the requisite endurance throughout their games. “The game is […]

Among friends and family, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams watched his number 24 head into the rafters at Santa Clara University’s Leavey Center. Following a busy summer in which the fourth-year forward helped lead the Thunder to a championship, Williams inked a five-year, $287 million extension before his alma mater announced Jalen’s jersey retirement ceremony. He’s […]

Head coach Mark Daigneault knew that, ten days after he and the Oklahoma City Thunder won the NBA Finals, starting forward Chet Holmgren was back in the gym, working on his game. The 23-year-old forward wasn’t taking any chances. Holmgren will never forget the darkest days of his career amidst last season’s 50-game absence. Another […]

While losses are piling up for the Brooklyn Nets this season, Noah Clowney continues to deliver breakout performances. With Michael Porter Jr. sidelined during Thursday’s 123-110 loss to the Utah Jazz, Clowney poured in 29 points on 8-of-15 shooting from the field and 3-of-6 from three. The third-year forward set career-highs in free throws made […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers will host the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night to continue their homestand at Rocket Arena. Darius Garland is listed as out on the injury report to manage his left great toe, meaning he will miss his 15th game for the wine and gold already this season. Five additional Cavs will miss […]

In determining whether the San Antonio Spurs should team up Giannis Antetokounmpo with Victor Wembanyama, perhaps the debate shouldn’t focus on if the Spurs should trade Stephon Castle instead of Dylan Harper. Similarly, whether De’Aaron Fox, who just signed an extension, should be included might not be the sticking point. Maybe the soon to be […]

What happens with Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks will shift the entire NBA landscape. Much like how the Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis deal changed last season’s trade deadline, much of the same could happen with this year’s trade market based on how Giannis’ decision unfolds. Since well before the offseason, when talk of Antetokounmpo giving […]

The Golden State Warriors were quite literally less than a second away from completing a scrappy 24-point comeback on the road, without Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler and with Draymond Green having left with a right foot injury. The Dubs were nine-tenths of a second away from walking out of Philadelphia with a win led […]

For the Memphis Grizzlies, the process of integrating two-time All-Star Jaren Jackson Jr. with second-year center Zach Edey is viewed not as a puzzle but as a necessary investment. Despite offensive growing pains as they learn to play together, the team’s leadership is expressing clear, long-term confidence in the pairing’s foundational potential. However, the adjustment […]

Building on a promising rookie year is always tough; no one is going to be taken by surprise in Year 2 after all. Responsibilities and burdens change, meaning second-round players on a rookie deal really have to adapt. For Jaylen Wells, the drama-driven Memphis Grizzlies were not simply asking him to “do more” on the […]

Egor Demin is beginning to figure it out. Following a slow start to the season, the Brooklyn Nets point guard has quietly been one of the NBA’s most productive rookies over the last month. After coming off the bench while recovering from a plantar fascia tear to open the year, Demin has started Brooklyn’s last […]

SAN FRANCISCO–  It has been a whirlwind last eight months for rookie Will Richard. He led the Florida Gators to their third-ever National Championship in April. Two months later, the Golden State Warriors selected the 22-year-old shooting guard with the 56th pick in the NBA Draft.  By November, on an unsuspecting rainy night on the […]

Though he hasn’t played a ton of games with the San Antonio Spurs, the 2023 NBA Clutch Player of the Year has already enjoyed some big late game moments with his relatively new team. Acquired via trade in February, a December 3 game against the Orlando Magic marked De’Aaron Fox’s 30th tilt with the Silver […]

With Zion Williamson’s New Orleans Pelicans spiraling to a 3-18 start and already drifting out of postseason contention, the franchise’s focus has shifted from salvaging the season to reshaping its future. Interim coach James Borrego is navigating that transition in real time, tasked with helping the front office evaluate the roster ahead of a trade […]

Few moments in an NBA player’s career crystallize the payoff of relentless work and collective trust quite like a major scoring milestone. While Jaylen Wells has not been immune to the fits and starts slowing down the Memphis Grizzlies this season, the second-year swingman did cross the 1000-point threshold before Thanksgiving dinners went cold. Yet, […]

The Brooklyn Nets are resting several rotation pieces during Thursday’s back-to-back vs. the Utah Jazz amid a two-game winning streak. Michael Porter Jr. will miss the game due to lower back injury management. Drake Powell will also be sidelined due to left knee injury management. Terance Mann is probable after missing Brooklyn’s last two games […]

It’s been over 29 weeks since Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum hit the lowest point of his basketball career. The six-time All-Star was at his weakest when he suffered a ruptured Achilles in May during the 2025 Eastern Conference Semifinals and had to immediately rush to a New York City hospital for surgery. Cut to […]

The Brooklyn Nets are on a winning streak. Following Monday’s win over the Charlotte Hornets, the Nets took down the Chicago Bulls, 113-103, on Wednesday at the United Center. Once again, it was Michael Porter Jr. leading the way. Porter Jr. poured in a game-high 33 points, ten rebounds and five assists on 10-of-20 shooting. […]

Cleveland Cavaliers big man Thomas Bryant was one of the few bright spots for the wine and gold on Wednesday night. Despite his Cavs’ lowly 122-110 loss to a severely short-handed Portland Trail Blazers squad on the second night of a back-to-back, Bryant provided plenty of pop and fight off the bench in his best […]

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson doesn’t sound particularly optimistic about Sam Merrill and Jarrett Allen returning soon. After the Wine and Gold’s latest 122-110 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, he provided full transparency with two tricky injuries that are “in the same bucket.” “Until they can really catch the ball… I don’t know […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been successful this season, and it hasn’t been because of one player making a difference all the time. It’s been a collective group effort, and with players being out here and there, that has led to others getting more opportunities at times. That’s what has happened to Asa Newell, the Hawks’ […]

ATLANTA, GA – The Atlanta Hawks have gone through the gauntlet. So far this season, they’ve been on the road more than they’ve been in their own beds, and while they’ve handled that challenge well, at some point, the body gets tired. After playing a double overtime game on Sunday, the Hawks had to get […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks shocked the NBA world by trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers a season ago. At 6’8″, Doncic may not have been a traditional point guard — but he was a point guard nonetheless. Since moving on from the superstar, Dallas has struggled to find an answer at the […]