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Thunder Star Faces Minor Setback Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams will miss at least another 10 to 14 days after undergoing a follow-up procedure on his right wrist, the team announced Friday. The operation removed a screw that was causing irritation during the final stages of his recovery. Dr. Steven Shin performed the procedure […]
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Rookie Status: Promising, But Not Yet Ready Noa Essengue entered the NBA with high expectations after being selected 12th overall in the 2025 draft. The 18-year-old French forward possesses exceptional physical tools—standing 6-foot-10 with a long wingspan. He impressed overseas with his athleticism and potential. Yet the Bulls coaching staff insists he still has significant […]
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New communication system launches in two phases starting Saturday For the first time in league history, NBA referees will wear headsets during regular-season games. The change begins Saturday as part of a two-phase rollout aimed at improving communication and efficiency during officiating. Phase One: Limited Use During Reviews The NBA announced Friday that referees will […]
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On Wednesday evening, the Dallas Mavericks pulled off a narrow 107-105 win vs. the Indiana Pacers. The team is 3-2 through their first five games in 2025-26.  During the third quarter of that game, Mavs’ Anthony Davis exited early with a lower leg injury. After being evaluated, it was determined that Davis is dealing with […]
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Police are investigating a break-in at the Nichols Hills home of Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Law enforcement officers say the house was burglarized around 10 p.m. on Thursday, during the Thunder’s game at the Paycom Center against the Washington Wizards. According to News 9, sources said no one was inside the home at […]
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The NCAA announced Thursday that it will implement player availability reports for the 2026 men’s and women’s basketball tournaments in March. HD Intelligence To Serve As Reporting Service Provider According to the NCAA’s news release, HD Intelligence will serve as the NCAA’s player availability reporting service provider. HDI currently provides similar services to multiple NCAA […]
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Five games into the 2025-26 season, the Kings are 1-4. Sacramento has lost three consecutive games after starting 1-1. Fans are growing tired of this iteration of the Kings roster.  Additionally, NBA insiders believe it is time for the Sacramento Kings to make some serious changes. Jake Weinbach said on X that the Kings need […]
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The Philadelphia 76ers exercised their third-year contract option for second-year guard Jared McCain on Thursday. The move keeps McCain under contract with the team through the 2026-27 season. Jared McCain Remains Sidelined After Suffering UCL Tear McCain has not played yet this season after suffering a UCL tear in his right thumb in late September. […]
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In the 2025 NBA draft, the Brooklyn Nets had five first-round selections. Media members thought the team might trade one of those picks for more draft capital or a player.  Brooklyn made NBA history as the first team to use all five of their first-round picks in a single draft. Their highest selection was Egor […]
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Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen is listed as questionable ahead of Friday night’s NBA Cup game against the Toronto Raptors after breaking the ring finger on his left hand. Jarrett Allen Played Through Finger Injury Against Celtics Allen, 27, sustained the injury during pregame warmups before Wednesday’s 125-105 loss to the Boston Celtics, which ended […]
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After a 122-88 loss to the Nuggets on Wedneday, the Pelicans are 0-4 to begin the 2025-26 season. The team is currently without all-star guard Dejounte Murray until at least after the New Year.  According to NBA insider Brett Siegel, the New Orleans Pelicans are having “serious” discussions about parting ways with head coach Willie […]
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Victor Wembanyama led the San Antonio Spurs to their first 5-0 start in franchise history on Thursday night with a fifth straight double-double, posting a team-high 26 points to go with 18 rebounds, six assists, and five blocks in a 107-101 home win over the Miami Heat. “It feels great,” said Wembanyama, who finished 10-of-23 […]
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