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- Luka (hamstring) set for MRI after exiting lossLakers star Luka Doncic exited Thursday's loss to the Thunder early because of a strained left hamstring. Read more »
- Spurs rest Wemby on back-to-back, top ClippersVictor Wembanyama got the night off Thursday night due to right ankle injury management, but the Spurs still beat the Clippers 118-99. Read more »
- Edwards (sick) sits, now ineligible for NBA awardsAnthony Edwards is ineligible for NBA postseason awards because he won't reach the 65-game minimum after the Minnesota Timberwolves ruled out him out against the Detroit Pistons. Read more »
- Pistons' Cunningham out at least another weekPistons All-Star guard Cade Cunningham will be out at least another week as he continues to recover from a collapsed lung. Read more »
- Blazers' new owner urging shift to bigger goalsNew Blazers owner Tom Dundon said the team's mindset is shifting from a mindset of developing young talent to having loftier goals, saying, "It's more fun to win." Read more »
- Knueppel sets Hornets mark for 3s in a seasonCharlotte rookie Kon Knueppel set the Hornets' franchise record for 3-pointers in a season. Read more »
- Suns' Gillespie sets club 3-pointer season markPhoenix guard Collin Gillespie set the Suns' franchise record for 3-pointers in a season on Thursday night. Read more »
- Just foolin': Wizards sorry about $10K shot 'skit'The Wizards have apologized for an April Fools' "skit" in which a planted fan was seemingly tricked into believing he made a half-court shot for $10,000, saying the entire bit was scripted but that they "missed the mark." Read more »
- Izzo 'seriously' eyed Suns HC job last summerMichigan State basketball head coach Tom Izzo said he "talked seriously" with Suns majority owner Mat Ishbia about Phoenix's head coaching job last summer before the team ultimately hired Jordan Ott. Read more »
- đ Detailing six free agency options for LeBronLakers? Cavs? Warriors? A wild card? Before LeBron makes his decision this summer, sources around the league weigh in. Read more »
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- Chris Finch reflects on Timberwolvesâ struggles against Pistons
Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch addressed the team’s 113-108 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Thursday at Little Caesars Arena. âWe missed a couple layups early in the quarter, turnovers in the middle of the quarter and then missed wide open threes later in the quarter when we had… Read more » - J.B. Bickerstaff praises Pistonsâ collective effort after win over Timberwolves
Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff reflected on Thursday nightâs 113-108 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves at Little Caesars Arena, emphasizing the teamâs resilience in a closely contested game. âIt was a tough one for us to be honest with you. Didnât start out the way we would have liked.… Read more » - Kenny Atkinson says Cavaliers âcelebrateâ playoff berth after closing out Warriors
Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson said Thursdayâs 118-111 win over the Golden State Warriors was more than just another regular-season result. âNever underestimate the importance of making playoffs in the NBA,â Atkinson said after Cleveland clinched a postseason berth. Atkinson said the group earned the right to mark the… Read more » - Brandin Podziemski on Warriorsâ inconsistency, Gui Santos, and Steph Curry comeback
Brandin Podziemski did not sugarcoat the Golden State Warriorsâ 118-111 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night at Chase Center. âWe’re good in spurts, not good in uh some others,â Podziemski said, adding that it has been âpretty much been the theme since Steph’s been out.â The Warriors were… Read more » - Steve Kerr praises Warriorsâ effort despite Cleveland loss
Golden State head coach Steve Kerr offered detailed insights after the Warriors fell 118-111 to the Cleveland Cavaliers at Chase Center on Thursday night. He highlighted Gui Santosâ performance, saying, âGui was great. He really battled, he made a lot of plays for us. Obviously, scoring 25 points and it… Read more » - Gui Santos on Harden matchup, Porzingis impact, and Curryâs return
Golden State guard Gui Santos addressed the media Thursday following the Warriorsâ 118-111 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers at Chase Center in San Francisco. The Brazilian highlighted the difficulty of containing James Harden, saying, âHe got a lot of stuff he can do. Step back threes, and if the plan… Read more » - Mark Daigneault says Thunderâs pressure, energy and Lu Dort set the tone in blowout of Lakers
Oklahoma City Thunder coach Mark Daigneault said his team controlled the game early and never let the Los Angeles Lakers settle in during Thursdayâs 139-96 rout at Paycom Center. âYeah, obviously well,â Daigneault said when asked how his team rated out from the outset. âI thought Lu was really on… Read more » - Austin Reaves on Lakersâ struggles and Doncic injury after blowout loss to Thunder
Austin Reaves spoke openly after the Los Angeles Lakersâ 139-96 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday, reflecting on both his own play and the injury to Luka Doncic. âI went back to get a rebound, overextended a little bit, you know, felt something decent now. So, we’ll see,â… Read more » - LeBron James on Lakersâ blowout loss and upcoming challenges
LeBron James addressed the media Thursday following the Los Angeles Lakersâ 139-96 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. âHealth is wealth. Weâre already out with Marcus right now and now Luka. We don’t know what the time is, but we’ll see what happens,â he said. James acknowledged… Read more » - Jake LaRavia points to turnovers, physicality after Lakersâ blowout loss to Thunder
Jake LaRavia did not hide the frustration after the Los Angeles Lakers were routed 139-96 by the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night, especially with Luka Doncic leaving with a left hamstring injury. âItâs something you never want to see as a teammate,â LaRavia said. âAll the prayers for him.… Read more »
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- NBA Power Rankings: Pistons are Red Hot!
With roughly a month of the 2025â26 season in the books, the preseason storylines have given way to on-court reality â and the NBA Power Rankings look a lot different than many expected. Surprise risers like Detroit and Toronto have ripped through November, while familiar powers in Oklahoma City, Denver,… Read more » - Michael Jordan Shows Why Heâs Still the GOAT With a Massive Hometown Move in North Carolina
When we talk about greatness in basketball, one name still towers above all: Michael Jordan. But greatness isnât just defined by six championships or unforgettable dunks. Itâs about legacy, impact and coming full circle. And this week, Jordan rewrote the narrative again with a move that highlights not just his… Read more » - How Digital Culture Is Transforming the Modern NBA Fan Experience
The NBA has always been bigger than the games themselves. Itâs a global movement built on personality, storytelling, and the constant exchange of ideas among fans. Today, that movement lives just as strongly online as it does inside arenas, with fans turning to interactive entertainment for year-round engagement. Even light… Read more » - Top 10 NBA Rumors â Week of August 12, 2025
With training camps inching closer and a few big-name situations still unsettled, the rumor mill is running hot. Below are the 10 storylines that dominated NBA chatter this week, what they could mean on the court and at the negotiating table, and the key questions teams are trying to answer… Read more » - Why the Dallas Mavericks Are the Frontrunner to Land LeBron James
The NBA offseason is heating up, and the buzz is undeniable: LeBron James might be on the move. At nearly 41 and entering the final year of his massive contract, rumblings suggest tension with the Lakers organizationâsetting the stage for a potential blockbuster trade. Among the teams showing interest, one… Read more » - Dylan Harper Outshines Cooper Flagg in Summer League Showdown
The highly anticipated duel between the No. 1 and No. 2 picks in the 2025 NBA Draft took place at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegasâand it delivered. Despite a 31-point performance by Cooper Flagg of the Dallas Mavericks, it was Dylan Harper of the San Antonio Spurs… Read more » - Fred VanVleet Becomes President of the NBA Players Association
In a significant moment for player empowerment and league leadership, Fred VanVleet has officially been named President of the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA). The move positions VanVleet not only as a key veteran voice on the court, but now also off the court, as he leads the union through… Read more » - Steph Curry Hilariously Imitates LeBronâs Golf Swing â And Itâs Spot On
Golden State Warriors superstar Steph Curry is no stranger to the golf course. But this time, he’s going viral not for his sweet swing â but for imitating someone else’s. In a moment of playful brilliance, Curry perfectly reenacted what he imagines LeBron James looks like when swinging a golf… Read more » - Devin Booker Signs Two-Year, $145 Million Max Contract with Suns
On July 10, 2025, Devin Booker made NBA history by signing a two-year, $145 million max extension with the Phoenix Suns. This deal, the richest in annual salary in league history, solidifies Booker’s position as the face of the franchise and sends a clear message about the Suns’ direction for… Read more » - The Caitlin Clark Effect: Accelerating Economic Progress in Womenâs Basketball
Since her rise at Iowa and subsequent debut in the WNBA, Caitlin Clark has redefined the trajectory of womenâs basketballâdomestically and internationally. Her arrival has coincided with record-breaking attendance, soaring television viewership, and a fresh economic narrative that will likely transform player compensation in the years ahead. 1. From College… Read more »
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