NBA Cup Articles - Page 7

The Los Angeles Lakers may be rolling with confidence after another commanding win. Still, Luka Dončić made it clear that something far more important than stats or standings needs immediate attention: player safety. Following the Lakers’ 135-118 victory over the LA Clippers on Tuesday night, a performance where Dončić erupted for 43 points, 13 assists, […]

The stars came out in Los Angeles on Tuesday night, but none burned brighter than Luka Dončić, who delivered one of his most electrifying performances since joining the Lakers. The 26-year-old guard erupted for 43 points, 13 assists, and 9 rebounds in the Lakers’ 135-118 win over the LA Clippers, extending the team’s win streak […]

The Los Angeles Lakers continue to roll, and Tuesday night’s 135-118 win over the LA Clippers delivered another highlight fans are still replaying, a pass from LeBron James so absurd that many online insisted it had to be edited, simulated, or generated by AI. LeBron James threads the needle to Austin Reaves 🧵 2 defenders […]

Things got chippy between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers in the dying minutes of the fourth quarter in the NBA Cup on Tuesday after Kris Dunn took a swing at Luka Doncic. Fans at Crypto.com Arena erupted after Dunn’s act with 3:33 left in the closing frame. Doncic didn’t react to […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic was smoldering hot in the first half against the Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto.com Arena in the NBA Cup on Tuesday, exploding for 32 points. In the fourth quarter, it seemed like frustration got the better of Clippers guard Kris Dunn, who was defending Doncic for the majority of […]

At this point, the explosive exploits of Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic shouldn’t be a surprise anymore. It has become pretty clear that basketball has gotten too easy for the talented guard. On Tuesday against the Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA Cup, Doncic had Crypto.com Arena rocking after dropping 32 points in the […]

Former NBA scoring champion Luka Doncic did not shoot very well from behind the arc in the previous two Los Angeles Lakers games, both against the Utah Jazz. In those games, the Slovenian was a combined 5-for-22 from deep, though he still had a total of 70 points. In other words, Doncic was bound to […]

The Orlando Magic woke up choosing violence on Tuesday night as the shorthanded Philadelphia 76ers stood no chance against them in NBA Cup action. With the 76ers missing Joel Embiid, Paul George, VJ Edgecombe, and Kelly Oubre Jr., the Magic took advantage and laid the smackdown on Philly en route to a 144-103 victory. The […]

CJ McCollum is in the middle of his worst season since his sophomore campaign in the NBA. The Washington Wizards haven’t quite given him as prominent of a role as he had in years past, and as a result, his numbers have dipped considerably. He entered their Tuesday night clash against the Atlanta Hawks averaging […]

To say that present circumstances for the Los Angeles Clippers are dire would be a massive understatement. They are currently 5-12 heading into their much-anticipated Tuesday night NBA Cup contest against their in-city rival Los Angeles Lakers, and they’ve been ravaged by injuries. The good news is that Kawhi Leonard is going to be active […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are gearing up for a pivotal NBA Cup showdown Tuesday vs. the Los Angeles Lakers, and head coach Ty Lue made one thing clear — slowing down Luka Doncic starts with discipline. As the Lakers continue to surge behind their MVP-caliber guard, Lue detailed his team’s main defensive focus heading into […]

The Philadelphia 76ers continue to face injury woes unmatched by any other team other than perhaps the Indiana Pacers. On Tuesday night in NBA Cup action against the Orlando Magic, the 76ers were missing a few key guys, namely: Joel Embiid, Paul George, VJ Edgecombe, and Kelly Oubre Jr. While the Magic were also missing […]

The Washington Wizards have been the worst team in the NBA this season, which is understandable considering how they’re just in the second year of a full-blown rebuild. But they haven’t been just bad — they’ve been horrific. They entered their Tuesday night NBA Cup game against the Atlanta Hawks with a net rating of […]

Injuries are obviously a tough subject for every NBA team, but Philadelphia 76ers fans are particularly sensitive to the issue. They watch their franchise constantly endure health questions, to the point where it is hard to ever set high expectations. Misfortune struck inside Xfinity Mobile Arena once again, as Trendon Watford was forced to exit […]

MIAMI – After Miami Heat star Tyler Herro made his season debut in the 106-102 win over the Dallas Mavericks, the team was still missing key components to its rotation. Though the returning Herro for the Heat is a massive addition, the thought of a fully healthy team has some fans excited due to the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made a timely roster move ahead of their rivalry showdown, recalling Bronny James for a possible father-and-son moment with LeBron James as they prepare to face the Los Angeles Clippers under the bright lights of Crypto.com Arena. Lakers Nation’s Trevor Lane reported the update, noting that the Lakers called up both […]

The LA Clippers just got Kawhi Leonard back from a 10-game absence due to a sprained ankle, which was much-needed considering their recent injury luck. For a moment involving teammate John Collins during Sunday night’s contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers, it appeared as though his return would be short-lived. During the fourth quarter of the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers face a tough NBA Cup test tonight as Joel Embiid and Paul George were ruled out against the Orlando Magic at Wells Fargo Center. Joel Embiid will miss his eighth straight game due to a knee injury, while Paul George sits with an ankle issue, leaving Philadelphia without two stars in a […]

The Los Angeles Clippers will face off against their city rivals, the Los Angeles Lakers, in an NBA Cup in-season tournament matchup on Tuesday. Both teams will be looking to gain momentum early in the group play, but injuries are impacting rotations on both sides, most notably for the Clippers’ Bogdan Bogdanovic. Bogdan Bogdanovic injury […]

The Orlando Magic will once again be without franchise star Paolo Banchero as they head into a highly anticipated NBA Cup matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night. The Magic officially ruled out Banchero with a left groin strain as he continues to recover from the injury suffered on Nov. 12 against the New […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will put their undefeated NBA Cup game record on the line as they face off against the LA Clippers on Tuesday. The Lakers hold a 2-0 record in cup games so far, and the Clippers have a 2-0 record as well. But the Lakers are going to be a little bit […]

Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder erased an 18-point deficit to win by 32 points in a 144-112 blowout against the Utah Jazz. In a game where the Thunder bench produced 71 points, which is the second most in franchise history, Daigneault highlighted four players who led the second unit. Without Jaylin Williams, Isaiah […]

Teams play only about a handful of games in the NBA Cup, so making thorough assessments can be quite difficult. The first two in-season tournament champions, the Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks, were both eliminated in the first round of the playoffs following their big victories in Las Vegas. The Atlanta Hawks, who won […]

With the Miami Heat beating the Chicago Bulls, 143-107, with the blowout taking place in the NBA Cup group stage, there were many contributions on Friday night. While dedicated Heat player Keshad Johnson made an impact in extended minutes, another huge performance came from Kel’el Ware. As Andrew Wiggins missed the contest due to a […]

In the Miami Heat’s blowout win over the Chicago Bulls, 143-107, the team got a huge victory in regard to the quest to capture the NBA Cup as part of the league’s in-season tournament. As the Heat have been dealing with injuries to key players, it has set the stage for others to step up, […]

Collin Gillespie emerged as the hero for the Phoenix Suns on Friday night in their 114-113 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in NBA Cup action. In the dying embers of the game, Gillespie took the ball into the teeth of the Timberwolves’ defense and hit a close jumpshot over Donte DiVincenzo, a devastating blow that […]

The Houston Rockets may not have been able to overcome the Denver Nuggets on Friday night in NBA Cup action, taking a 112-109 defeat, but there were a few positives for them to take away from that contest. One of those is the play of sophomore guard Reed Sheppard. With Houston in need of a […]

Derik Queen showed off his passing skills during an amazing highlight with Trey Murphy III during the New Orleans Pelicans’ NBA Cup matchup against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night. Queen is going through his rookie season in the league, making strides as he’s getting more comfortable in the Pelicans’ rotation. He’s recently garnered more […]

The 16-1 Oklahoma City Thunder inched one step closer to the best regular-season record in NBA history when it erased an 18-point deficit amid a game-defining 30-2 run in a 144-112 NBA Cup win against the Utah Jazz. The Thunder connected on eight of its season-high 23 threes after halftime as it outscored the Jazz […]

Cooper Flagg received high praises from Jason Kidd following his performance in the Dallas Mavericks’ NBA Cup matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night. In 32 minutes of action, Flagg filled up the stat sheet. He finished with 29 points, seven rebounds, five assists, and two steals. He shot 12-of-19 from the field […]

Stephen Curry has been making the life of his defenders all throughout his career a living hell. The Golden State Warriors star has unlimited range and an unlimited bag of dribbling tricks to shed defenders one-on-one. He does this to the best perimeter defenders; those who cannot defend well or move with agility around the […]

The Dallas Mavericks may still be reeling from their disastrous decision to trade Luka Doncic away, but they have plenty of reason to look forward to a brighter future. Cooper Flagg is the main reason as to why the Mavs’ long-term outlook isn’t as bleak as it could have been in the aftermath of the […]

This Phoenix Suns team continues to punch above its weight class, thanks in large part to the power of friendship and good vibes. Despite missing key guys like Grayson Allen and Jalen Green, as well as missing Devin Booker and Dillon Brooks towards the end of the game after fouling out, the Suns somehow found […]

On Friday night, two of the best teams in the NBA, the Denver Nuggets and Houston Rockets, squared off in NBA Cup action. This was an exciting matchup for many reasons, but the most eye-catching mano a mano on the night was the battle between two All-NBA centers in Nikola Jokic and Alperen Sengun. Jokic […]

Oh how far the mighty have fallen. The Indiana Pacers, the team that pushed the Oklahoma City Thunder all the way to Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals, entered their Friday night NBA Cup contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers with a 2-13 record overall. They’ve been ravaged by injuries in a big way, and […]

After a disappointing 2024-25 season in which the Toronto Raptors won just 30 games, they entered the 2025-26 campaign with a stern focus to make the leap as a collective. After all, they have one of the most expensive payrolls in the league, and they brought in Brandon Ingram back in February to add to […]

As the injury bug continues its wrath on the Dallas Mavericks, D’Angelo Russell is listed as questionable ahead of its NBA Cup clash against the New Orleans Pelicans. Russell was added to the Mavericks’ injury report, joining the likes of Kyrie Irving, Anthony Davis, and Dante Exum. Russell isn’t ruled out for Friday’s matchup against […]

The Houston Rockets head into one of their biggest tests of the season on Friday night when they face the Denver Nuggets in a high-stakes NBA Cup in-season tournament matchup in Houston. But they may be dealing with significant health concerns entering the contest, with both Jabari Smith Jr. and Steven Adams appearing on the […]

The Portland Trail Blazers will look to keep their NBA Cup in-season tournament hopes alive on Friday night when they face the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center in San Francisco, but they may be doing so with a heavily depleted roster. Multiple key players appear on Portland’s latest injury report ahead of the matchup, […]