The Orlando Magic’s worst fear was realized on Sunday afternoon when center Moritz Wagner suffered a left knee injury during the first quarter of Saturday’s game against the Miami Heat at the Kia Center. Wagner…
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Cam Johnson Remains on Trade Block While Playing Crucial Role in Net’s Central Defense
With much of the Nets’ opening-night roster either injured or traded away, Cam Johnson has taken on an increasingly central role in the team’s offense. This shift has been evident in the way opposing teams…
Nuggets Pull A 17-Point Win Over Pelicans As Jamal Murray Hits At Crucial Time
Every Nuggets comeback needs a spark, and this one notably came without Nikola Jokic on the court. With 9:18 left in a game Denver trailed 100-90, Julian Strawther was knocked over away from the ball…
Landry Shamet Reached An Agreement With Knicks After Injury Recovery
The New York Knicks have reached an agreement with guard Landry Shamet, as confirmed by his agent, George S. Langberg of GSL Sports Group, in a statement on Sunday. Shamet initially signed with the Knicks…
Alex Caruso Gets Contract Extension With Thunder, Deal For Four-Year Worth $81 Million
Alex Caruso has reached a four-year, $81 million contract extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder. This extension represents the maximum amount the Thunder are legally allowed to pay Caruso, and the deal comes after a…
NBA roundup: Bucks fall short against Cavaliers after Cup win
Donovan Mitchell scored 27 points to help the Cleveland Cavaliers defeat the Milwaukee Bucks 124-101 at home on Friday, bringing Milwaukee down from their NBA Cup championship win. Five other Cavaliers scored in double figures,…
Knicks aim for strong finish to the year as they head to New Orleans
The New York Knicks had a strong win against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday, even though they didn’t have their best roster. The game was the first between the two teams since the big trade…
Bulls and Celtics meet again in Chicago following a dominant fourth quarter
The Boston Celtics didn’t play well in their 117-108 loss to the Chicago Bulls on Thursday. Boston missed a franchise-record 42 3-pointers, hitting only 14 out of 56, and they were outscored 35-22 in the…
Cameron Johnson and the Nets prepare to face the struggling Jazz
Cameron Johnson is having the best season of his six-year career, delivering performances that not only help the Brooklyn Nets win games but might also boost his trade value. With rumors surrounding Johnson’s future, his…
The Hawks’ defense will be tested by the Grizzlies’ explosive offense
The Atlanta Hawks’ defense will face a tough challenge on Saturday when they begin a four-game homestand by playing against the Memphis Grizzlies, the NBA’s best offensive team. The Hawks allow 119.3 points per game,…
Lakers aim for another win in their second matchup against the Kings
The Sacramento Kings are hoping that by reducing turnovers and fouls, they can improve their chances in a rematch with the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday afternoon in Sacramento. In their last game against the…
Joel Embiid makes his comeback from a sinus fracture to play against Charlotte
Joel Embiid started for the Philadelphia 76ers against Charlotte on Friday night after missing a game due to a sinus fracture. Embiid received a loud ovation as he was introduced and wore a protective “Phantom…
Lillard and Antetokounmpo captured an NBA Cup together. Their next goal: pursuing the championship
Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo stood together after the NBA Cup final, celebrating the win. Antetokounmpo was holding the MVP trophy, and Lillard was holding the larger trophy. It was a moment Lillard had been…
As the NBA introduces a new All-Star format, players are adopting a wait-and-see attitude
Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard is the reigning NBA All-Star Game MVP, after scoring 39 points last February in the highest-scoring game in NBA history. East 211, West 186. It set a new record but…
NBA reveals new All-Star tournament format for this season: 4 teams, 3 games, 1 night
The NBA All-Star Game is changing this season and will be turned into an All-Star tournament. The league announced on Tuesday that it has decided on a new format for the upcoming event in San…
The Warriors are relying on Dennis Schroder to ease the burden on Stephen Curry by contributing on both offense and defense
Dennis Schroder’s young son, Dennis Jr., quickly brightened the mood after another NBA trade involving his father. The excited boy learned they were going to Golden State and proudly wore a No. 30 Stephen Curry…
Tensions rise ahead of the NBA Cup final between the Bucks and Thunder
Tuesday night’s championship game between Milwaukee and Oklahoma City didn’t have the same intensity as a playoff game, but it had more energy than usual for the second edition of the NBA Cup. With a…
The NBA Cup final highlighted differing approaches to spending, and the league is perfectly okay with that
The NBA Cup finalists showed different ways of playing and spending money. Tuesday night’s championship game in Las Vegas between Milwaukee and Oklahoma City featured a matchup between two teams with different spending styles. The…
Giannis Antetokounmpo leads the Bucks to victory over the Thunder in the NBA Cup final
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 26 points, grabbed 18 rebounds, and made 10 assists to help the Milwaukee Bucks win the NBA Cup with a 97-81 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday. This victory makes…
James Harden scores 41 points to lead the Clippers in a dominant win over the Jazz
James Harden scored 24 of his 41 points in the first quarter, Norman Powell added 29 points, and the Los Angeles Clippers broke a three-game losing streak with a 144-107 win over the Utah Jazz…