Trae Young could be considered one of the NBA’s biggest mysteries. His fans point to his impressive statistics to say he’s a top player. On the other hand, his critics highlight his numbers to argue…
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The NBA Cup semifinal games in Las Vegas are set: Thunder vs. Rockets and Bucks vs. Hawks
Winning the NBA Cup won’t bring a championship parade to Oklahoma City, Houston, Atlanta, or Milwaukee. There is a trophy, some cash, and bragging rights, but not much else. For the four teams left in…
Ranking the Top 10 NBA Players Who Shaped the 2024 Season: Jokic Dominates Alongside Rising Stars
The NBA Rank is back for its 14th season, offering a countdown of the top 100 players for the 2024-25 season. With an expert panel of over 150 reporters, analysts, and editors, each player is…
NBA recap: Celtics defeat Pistons for 12th consecutive victory
Payton Pritchard came off the bench to score 27 points and dish out 10 assists, leading the Boston Celtics to a 123-99 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Thursday. Pritchard made 10 of 20 shots,…
NBA: Referees made the right decisions during the Warriors-Rockets game
Coach Steve Kerr’s strong criticism of a foul call against his Golden State Warriors in the final moments of their loss to the Houston Rockets was found to be incorrect, according to the NBA on…
Domantas Sabonis and the Kings manage to beat the Pelicans
Domantas Sabonis scored 32 points and grabbed 20 rebounds, and DeMar DeRozan scored 16 of his 29 points in the third quarter as the Sacramento Kings defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 111-109 on Thursday night.…
Heat defeat Raptors to secure their fourth consecutive win
Bam Adebayo scored 21 points and grabbed a game-high 16 rebounds, leading the Miami Heat to a 114-104 win over the Toronto Raptors on Thursday night. Raptors star RJ Barrett made only 5 of 18…
Payton Pritchard guides the shorthanded Celtics to a win over the Pistons
Payton Pritchard came off the bench to score a game-high 27 points and provide 10 assists, helping the Boston Celtics beat the Detroit Pistons 123-99 on Thursday night. Pritchard made 10 of 20 shots, including…
Rudy Gobert sets up screens and the scene as the Timberwolves take on the Lakers at home
The Minnesota Timberwolves knew that Rudy Gobert would make a big impact on defense when he joined the team over two years ago. Gobert’s offensive numbers might not stand out, but one of his key…
Victor Wembanyama, back to full strength, leads the Spurs against the Blazers
Victor Wembanyama has enjoyed the four days off without a game. The 7-foot-3 star has been able to rest his sore back and expects to be fully healthy when the San Antonio Spurs play the…
Suns could have Kevin Durant available for their game against the unpredictable Jazz
The Utah Jazz will play again on Friday night in Salt Lake City when they host the Phoenix Suns, but it’s hard to predict what will happen on the Delta Center court. If NBA games…
Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets are hoping the third matchup will be the one they win against the Clippers
After their best performance in a non-overtime game this season, the Denver Nuggets are aiming to win back-to-back games for the first time in a month when they face the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday.…
The Hornets and Bulls look to bounce back after a four-day break
The Chicago Bulls will wrap up a three-game home stretch on Friday when they face the Charlotte Hornets, both teams returning to play after long breaks. Both teams last played on Sunday, taking a four-day…
On a winning streak, the Grizzlies aim to get revenge on the Nets for previous losses
The Memphis Grizzlies are playing much better now compared to the team that lost twice to the Brooklyn Nets in the first two weeks of the season. The Grizzlies have won nine of their last…
The well-rested and healthier Sixers face the struggling Pacers
In the past few weeks, the Philadelphia 76ers have gotten two things they really needed — wins and rest. The improving Sixers are hoping for another strong performance on Friday when they play the struggling…
Cavaliers aim to bounce back against the NBA’s worst team, the Wizards
The Cleveland Cavaliers will be playing at home instead of spending the weekend in Las Vegas when they start the post-NBA Cup part of their season on Friday night against the Washington Wizards. The Cavaliers…
Analysis: Only LeBron James truly understands what is happening at the moment and what lies ahead for him
LeBron James was the star in Las Vegas at this time last year, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to win the first-ever NBA Cup. Things are different now. Lakers coach JJ Redick explained this week…
Penguins and Canadiens heading in different directions before their upcoming game
The Pittsburgh Penguins and Montreal Canadiens are both near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings but seem to be going in different directions as they prepare to play in Montreal on Thursday. The Penguins…
Rockets take late lead over Warriors, advance to NBA Cup semifinals
Jalen Green made two free throws with 3.5 seconds remaining to give the Houston Rockets a 91-90 win over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday in an NBA Cup quarterfinal. The Rockets ended a 15-game…
Red-hot Kings, excelling from beyond the arc, take on struggling Pelicans
The Sacramento Kings have been scoring a lot recently, averaging 140.5 points in their last two games and 127.2 points in their past five games. The New Orleans Pelicans, on the other hand, have been…
The Toronto Raptors are looking to break their struggles on the road when they face the Miami Heat
The Toronto Raptors are set to play the Miami Heat for the third time in less than two weeks. So far, each team has won on its home court, which might give Miami an advantage…
The Celtics will play the Pistons at home, aiming to prevent their first consecutive losses of the season
The Boston Celtics will try to avoid losing two games in a row for the first time this season when they play the Detroit Pistons at home on Thursday. The Celtics haven’t played since they…
Jimmy Butler says he’s not concerned about his future with the Miami Heat despite ongoing trade rumors
Jimmy Butler understands that there are many questions about his future with the Miami Heat. He could get traded, leave as a free agent next summer, choose to exercise a $52.4 million option to stay…
On his way to Las Vegas, Trae Young proves he’s a reliable choice at Madison Square Garden
On Wednesday night, as Trae Young was dribbling out the clock, he leaned down to the center-court logo of the New York Knicks and pretended to roll dice. “We’re going to Vegas,” the Atlanta guard…
Steve Kerr calls the foul call that resulted in the Warriors’ loss to the Rockets in the NBA Cup “unacceptable”
Golden State coach Steve Kerr criticized a foul call against his team that led to their loss to Houston in the NBA Cup on Wednesday, calling it “unconscionable” and saying even a referee at an…
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads the Thunder to victory over the Mavericks in the NBA Cup
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 39 points to help the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Dallas Mavericks 118-104 on Tuesday night in the Western Conference quarterfinals of the NBA Cup. Oklahoma City will face either the Warriors…