LaMelo Ball made his return to the court on Monday night against the Philadelphia 76ers, marking the first time this season that all five of the Charlotte Hornets’ starting players were on the floor together.…
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The NBA Cup final between the Bucks and Thunder will feature a significant amount of money on the line
When the Milwaukee Bucks secured their spot in the NBA Cup championship game, many of the team’s younger and lower-paid players were excited in the locker room. Yes, they have a shot at winning a…
Nick Nurse stated that Joel Embiid’s sinus fracture is “not nearly as severe” as the two facial fractures
Philadelphia 76ers coach Nick Nurse shared hope that Joel Embiid will return to playing soon. He mentioned that Embiid’s recent sinus fracture is “not nearly as severe” as the two previous facial fractures the NBA…
Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson makes his return to Brooklyn as he leads the NBA’s top team
Kenny Atkinson no longer wakes up at 4:30 a.m. to exercise and watch losses, as he did during his early years coaching the Brooklyn Nets. He believes this change has been good for both his…
South Bay Lakers Add Guard Devonte’ Graham to Roster
The South Bay Lakers have announced they signed guard Devonte’ Graham, while releasing forward Tommy Rutherford to make room for him. Graham made his debut for the team in Phoenix on Friday, scoring 19 points,…
JJ Redick: Lakers’ Turnovers Cost Them in Loss to Timberwolves
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick had a rare opportunity for a break to help reset the team and prepare them for a challenging stretch of games. The Lakers had several days off because…
Caitlin Clark considers LeBron James the greatest of all time
As LeBron James continues his career in the later stages, he has always made sure to recognize others. One person he has supported is Caitlin Clark, a star for the Indiana Fever who has brought…
Magic and Knicks ready for another matchup to strengthen their rivalry
The Orlando Magic and New York Knicks had clear goals when they last faced each other. Their long-term goals will be more important when they meet again on Sunday night, with the Magic hosting the…
Struggling Wizards prepare for matchup with Payton Pritchard and the Celtics
Backup guard Payton Pritchard has become one of the Boston Celtics’ most overlooked players. Pritchard is set to play against the Washington Wizards on Sunday, with averages of 16.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 3.2 assists…
Bucks defeat Hawks, secure spot in NBA Cup championship game
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 30 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, and recorded eight assists to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 110-102 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday, earning a spot in the NBA Cup final.…
Reports: Warriors set to trade for guard Dennis Schroder from Nets
The Golden State Warriors will trade for point guard Dennis Schroder from the Brooklyn Nets, according to reports on Saturday. In exchange, the Warriors will send injured guard De’Anthony Melton and three second-round picks to…
Teams battling injuries collide as Pacers take on Pelicans
After a tough stretch with 12 losses in their last 13 games, the New Orleans Pelicans will try to turn things around on the road when they face the Indiana Pacers on Sunday in Indianapolis.…
The Lakers are focused on making a strong statement from the start in their upcoming rematch against the Grizzlies
Lakers star center Anthony Davis believes that the team will need to rely on its toughness when they face the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday night. The Lakers struggled with this on Friday, losing 97-87 to…
Wild’s Kirill Kaprizov scores after his shot bounces off the Flyers’ goalie helmet and goes into the net
Kirill Kaprizov doesn’t need a lot of space to score, but he’s not afraid to take advantage of a little help from the opposing goalie. In the first period of the Wild’s 4-1 win on…
Sixers’ standout rookie, Jared McCain, will be sidelined for an unknown period due to a torn meniscus that necessitates surgery
Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jared McCain has a torn meniscus in his left knee that needs surgery and will be out for an uncertain amount of time. McCain, who has been a bright spot for the…
The Hawks’ surprising journey in the NBA Cup came to an end with a semifinal defeat to the Bucks, following a tough fourth-quarter slump
The Hawks had a real chance to keep their surprising run in the NBA Cup going and make it to the final on Tuesday. They needed just 12 strong minutes to make it happen. But…
Giannis’ crucial block in the final moments was the type of “winning play” the Bucks needed to secure their victory in the NBA Cup semifinal
Giannis Antetokounmpo had a busy and intense final few minutes in the NBA Cup semifinals. He was diving for loose balls, blocking dunk attempts, and even getting knocked over by his teammates in mid-air. But…
The Rockets-Thunder NBA Cup semifinal turned out to be a defensive showdown, which was to be expected
It was midway through the third quarter of the Oklahoma City-Houston NBA Cup semifinal on Saturday night. Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had just made a short jumper in the lane, and right after that, a…
NBA roundup: Spurs overcome 17-point deficit to defeat Blazers
Victor Wembanyama made two free throws with 2.4 seconds left, and the San Antonio Spurs came from behind to defeat the Portland Trail Blazers 118-116 on Friday night. Wembanyama was perfect at the free-throw line,…
Victor Wembanyama helps Spurs defeat Blazers with clutch free throws late in the game
Victor Wembanyama made two crucial free throws with just 2.4 seconds left to help the San Antonio Spurs overcome a 17-point deficit in the fourth quarter, securing a 118-116 win over the Portland Trail Blazers…
Kevin Durant’s comeback boosted the Phoenix Suns as they secured a victory over the Utah Jazz
Devin Booker scored 34 points, leading all players, while Kevin Durant made his return from injury to add 30 points, helping the Phoenix Suns win 134-126 against the Utah Jazz on Friday in Salt Lake…
Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies secured their fourth consecutive win by defeating the Brooklyn Nets
Ja Morant recorded 28 points, 10 assists, and seven rebounds as the Memphis Grizzlies won their fourth consecutive game, defeating the Brooklyn Nets 135-119 on Friday. Desmond Bane contributed 21 points and eight assists, while…
Timberwolves secure wire-to-wire victory against Lakers without LeBron
Anthony Edwards scored 23 points on 9-for-20 shooting, and the Minnesota Timberwolves held off the Los Angeles Lakers for a 97-87 victory on Friday night in Minneapolis. Julius Randle added 21 points for Minnesota, which…
Cavs dominate Wizards 28-9 in free throws, secure late victory
Donovan Mitchell scored 20 points, and Darius Garland, Caris LeVert, and Jarrett Allen combined to make 24 free throws, helping the Cleveland Cavaliers hold off a surprising challenge from the Washington Wizards to win 115-105…
Top teams from the West face off in NBA Cup semifinals as the Thunder take on the Rockets
The Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder may not be the most high-profile NBA Cup semifinal that the league hoped for, but it could be the best glimpse into the future of the Western Conference.…
Joel Embiid suffers a sinus fracture while battling for a rebound and is ruled out for the second half of the 76ers’ defeat to the Pacers
Joel Embiid suffered a sinus fracture when he was hit in the face while trying to grab a defensive rebound late in the first half of the Philadelphia 76ers’ loss to the Indiana Pacers on…