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NBAThe Clippers ranked 29th in pace during a catastrophic 6-21 start that almost ruined their season. Instead of speeding up, they’ve slowed down even more during their six-game winning streak, writes Law Murray of The Athletic, ranking dead last in pace but first in both offensive and defensive rating. They’ve also been number one in […]
The Lakers got a scoring boost from Jake LaRavia in Friday’s win over Memphis, writes Thuc Nhi Nguyen of The Los Angeles Times (subscription required). Inserted into the starting lineup the past two games because of an injury to Rui Hachimura, LaRavia sparked the offense with 11 points in the first quarter and 18 in […]
NBAFor the second time in three games, Craig Porter Jr. played an important role for the Cavaliers in a comeback victory, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com writes in a subscriber-only story. The third-year guard played 23 minutes in Friday’s win over Denver, posting 10 points, five assists, five rebounds, two steals and a block. He finished +6 […]
NBAAppearing this week on The Tom Tolbert Show (YouTube link), Warriors head coach Steve Kerr provided some insight into the circumstances that led to the heated sidelines confrontation between him and veteran forward Draymond Green last Monday. In Kerr’s view, the entire back-and-forth was the result of a “misunderstanding,” as Angelina Martin of NBC Bay […]
NBAAfter sitting out five games in October and November following his return from left knee surgery, then missing seven contests in December due to a left hip contusion, Magic guard Jalen Suggs exited Friday’s loss in Chicago in the third quarter after just 20 minutes of action due to what the team initially called a […]
NBAKings rookie big man Maxime Raynaud is hopeful he didn’t suffer a significant injury on Friday, Chris Biderman of the Sacramento Bee reports. He had to be helped off the court during the fourth quarter after injuring his left leg while attempting to set a screen for Russell Westbrook. “I’ll be fine,” Raynaud said. “It […]
NBAFifth-year big man Micah Potter only signed with the Pacers on December 26, but he’s making a case to have his contract guaranteed next week, writes Tony East of Circle City Spin. While Potter’s counting stats (eight points, three rebounds and three assists) were fairly modest in Wednesday’s two-point loss to Orlando, the Pacers played […]
The Detroit Pistons assigned guard Chaz Lanier to the G League's Motor City Cruise on Saturday. Lanier, who was drafted with the No. 37 pick, is averaging 3.2 points in 14 games in his rookie year.
NBA executives anticipate a relatively quiet February trade deadline but expect significant movement during the 2026 offseason, according to multiple league sources. Large player salaries and new CBA restrictions are limiting trade possibilities as teams navigate luxury tax aprons and roster-building limitations. ESPN's Tim Bontemps reported on the outlook as the league reaches the halfway point of its current collective bargaining agreement. "I don't see an eventful trade deadline," an Easte...
NBAIsaiah Stewart and Chat Holmgren have been named the NBA's Defensive Players of the Month for December. Stewart is second in the Eastern Conference in blocks at 2.2 per game and also second in contested shots at 9.4 per game. The Pistons rank second in the East in defensive rating. Holmgren is second in the Western Conference in blocks per game at 2.0 as the Oklahoma City Thunder also have the NBA's best defense.
The Portland Trail Blazers gave injury updates for Jrue Holiday, Matisse Thybulle, Jerami Grant, and Scoot Henderson on Thursday. Holiday, who is recovering from a calf strain, is ramping up on-court basketball activities. Thybulle is also ramping up his on-court work as he recovers from thumb surgery, though he is also battling right knee tendinopathy. There is no timetable for Holiday or Thybulle. Henderson is starting non-contact, on-court basketball work as he recovers from a left hamstri...
The Los Angeles Lakers announced that rookie wing Adou Thiero will miss at least four weeks due to a right MCL sprain. Thiero has appeared in 15 games after missing the start of the season following surgery on his left knee. Thiero joins a growing list of Lakers on the injury list. Los Angeles is already without Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura and Gabe Vincent.