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'I can fit in with anybody,' the now-41-year-old James said earlier this season

Jokić will miss at least four weeks, but avoided a season-ending injury

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's path has been cleared, but can a sleeper MVP emerge? And what happens in the West?

Gilgeous-Alexander would be the 11th player to win two MVPs through their age-27 season

SportsLine's model simulated Memphis vs. Philadelphia on Tuesday 10,000 times and revealed its NBA picks today

Green spoke up after playing his 11th Christmas game

SportsLine's model simulated Boston Celtics vs. Utah Jazz 10,000 times and revealed its NBA picks today

SportsLine's model simulated Detroit vs. Los Angeles 10,000 times and revealed its NBA picks today

Nikola Jokić is just the latest superstar expected to be felled by the rule, but he's far from the most egregious

Plus, revealing (and ranking) the Top 25 sports stories of 2025

SportsLine's model simulated Charlotte Hornets vs. Golden State Warriors 10,000 times and revealed its NBA picks today

The Lakers were frustrated again by the refs, but the real issue is they can't match what a team like Detroit does

Also, here come the Clippers!

Wembanyama limped into the locker room after taking a rough fall

Plus, the Packers claim cornerback Trevon Diggs off waivers after his release from the Cowboys

Happy New Year, NBA fans -- let's ring in 2026 by getting bold

SportsLine's Mike McClure, a daily Fantasy pro with more than $2 million in winnings, gives optimal NBA DFS lineup advice for Friday, Jan. 2

Kawhi Leonard has put up Kobe Bryant-like stats during the Clippers' recent winning streak

SportsLine's model simulated Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Miami Heat 10,000 times and revealed its NBA picks today

The Mavericks got very hot from the field and found a way to suffocate the Rockets on the defensive end as they came out with an impressive 110-104 victory on Saturday night.

Anthony Edwards says the Timberwolves players make life harder for themselves by not following the game plan.

Warriors forward Draymond Green was ejected for the second time in two weeks after arguing with officials over an uncalled three-second violation Saturday against the Jazz.

Conference play began for many teams Saturday as the action gained in intensity across the nation

The Warriors have gotten some big boosts on the injury front against the Jazz.

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Lakers and Grizzlies enter Saturday’s matchup with multiple key players ruled out or questionable.

MIAMI – After the Miami Heat upset the Detroit Pistons on Thursday, the team had been on a four-game winning streak until they came back down to Earth after losing to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night, 125-115. In a frustrating night that included Heat star and Sixth Man of the Year candidate Jaime Jaquez […] The post Bam Adebayo, Norman Powell drop blunt takes on Heat’s outlook after Timberwolves loss appeared first on ClutchPoints .

DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks forward PJ Washington exited Saturday night’s game against the Houston Rockets with an apparent injury. During the second quarter, the Mavs confirmed that Washington suffered a right ankle sprain and said he will not return to the game. Washington has dealt with injury concerns this season. The Mavs are obviously hopeful […] The post Mavericks’ PJ Washington exits vs. Rockets with ankle injury appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Chris Finch explained why it was necessary for the Minnesota Timberwolves to beat the Miami Heat on Saturday night. Finch is going through his sixth season as a head coach in the NBA, all with the Timberwolves. He looks to keep the squad competitive as a serious playoff contender after reaching the West Finals for […] The post Chris Finch reveals why Timberwolves really ‘needed’ win over Heat appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Tar Heels defense put out a stinker in a stunningly bad performance vs. the Mustangs on Saturday