Lakers Eliminated by Spurs in NBA Cup Clash

A Costly Third-Quarter Collapse The Los Angeles Lakers were eliminated from the NBA Cup after a 130–106 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night. Los Angeles entered the game with momentum, but a sharp third-quarter drop ended their chances. The Spurs used a 45–22 run during that stretch, and the Lakers never recovered. […]
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As the NBA trade season’s unofficial start arrives, attention is shifting toward Anthony Davis and his future with the Dallas Mavericks. League insiders say Dallas could explore options that include trading Davis or discussing a contract extension. Several front offices expect the Mavericks to field calls immediately, since the window to reshape rosters is now […]
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Trade conversations are picking up across the league, and the Los Angeles Lakers keep showing interest in Herb Jonesof the New Orleans Pelicans. Teams expect the Lakers to pursue defensive help before the 2026 deadline, and Jones fits their needs better than most available players. Los Angeles wants a strong perimeter defender who can guard […]
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The 2025 NBA rookie class is living up to the preseason hype. Several young players have already made significant impacts for their teams, drawing attention league-wide. Among them, Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel, and Dylan Harperstand out as early front-runners in the Rookie of the Year race. Knueppel’s Explosive Start With the Hornets Charlotte Hornets guard […]
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The Oklahoma City Thunder continued their incredible surge with a dominant 138–89 win over the Phoenix Suns. The victory pushed them to 24–1, matching the 2015–16 Golden State Warriors for the best start in NBA history through 25 games. It also marked their 16th straight win, the longest streak in franchise history. Oklahoma City’s Offense […]
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The Los Angeles Lakers will host the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference quarterfinals of the 2025 NBA Cup but with a key change: Los Angeles will play on its regular court instead of the special NBA Cup surface. The league made the move after players, including members of the Lakers, raised concerns about […]
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The game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Phoenix Suns turned ugly late in the third quarter. Guard Grayson Allen was ejected after he shoved Thunder center Chet Holmgren to the floor during a defensive play. The referees reviewed the action and assessed Allen a Flagrant 2 foul. At the time of the incident, […]
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After a left-hamstring strain sidelined him for several weeks, OG Anunoby returned to the lineup and immediately made a big impact for the New York Knicks. In his first game back, New York shot past the Utah Jazz 146–112. The smooth return to action helped restore balance to both offense and defense. Before the injury, […]
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After missing five games with a thigh contusion, Stephen Curry is slated to return for the Golden State Warriors’ Friday home game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Head coach Steve Kerr confirmed Curry looked good at Wednesday’s full practice and expected he would be cleared after a final session Thursday. Curry sat out the road trip […]
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The Brooklyn Nets are using the current NBA Cup break to regroup. The team hasn’t played since their win over the New Orleans Pelicans last Saturday. That victory was just one of three wins in their last four games, a small but encouraging sign for a roster struggling with consistency. With a record of 6–17, […]
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Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has added another major milestone to his legendary career. After the Lakers’ 112–108 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on December 7, 2025, LeBron recorded his 1,015th regular-season win, moving him past Robert Parish for second place on the NBA’s all-time wins list. Only Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, with 1,074 wins, now […]
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The NBA fined Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane $35,000 after he threw the ball at New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby during Sunday’s matchup at Madison Square Garden. The league labeled the act as unsportsmanlike and issued the fine on Monday. The Incident The moment occurred with just over six minutes left in the fourth […]
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Terry Rozier entered a not-guilty plea Monday in Brooklyn federal court. Prosecutors charged the Miami Heat guard with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering in connection with an alleged sports-betting scheme. Rozier secured release on a $3 million bond backed by property. He surrendered his passport and must avoid gambling, weapons, and any […]
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The federal charges against Terry Rozier have renewed scrutiny on how the NBA and its teams handle trade disclosures. The guard pleaded not guilty Monday in Brooklyn federal court for alleged involvement in an illegal sports-betting scheme. Prosecutors claim that while he played with the Charlotte Hornets, Rozier tipped off associates that he planned to […]
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LeBron James saw his NBA-record streak of 1,297 straight regular-season games scoring at least 10 points come to an end but he didn’t flinch. The 40-year-old star finished with only eight points in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 123-120 win over the Toronto Raptors. Instead of chasing another mark, he opted to make the game-winning play. […]
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A recent report revealed that the Chicago Bulls declined interest in Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo. Chicago broadcaster Lou Canellis said on Fox 32 Chicago that Giannis’s camp reached out to the Bulls. Canellis added that Chicago responded by saying they were “not interested.” He also said the Bulls chose to protect their young core […]
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The LA Clippers are dealing with one of the roughest opening stretches in franchise history. At 6-16 and sitting 13th in the Western Conference, the team has mixed poor results with a pile of off-court turmoil. The Aspiration scandal, the salary-cap circumvention investigation involving Kawhi Leonard, and the public split with Chris Paul created a […]
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Executives around the league are reportedly cooling on blockbuster trades for stars, and Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo may be seeing the effects. On the latest episode of The Hoop Collective Podcast, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst said the mood in front offices is clear: “not to give up four first-round picks for anybody.” That shift could […]
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NBA and basketball fans worldwide are mourning the loss of former NBA champion Elden Campbell, who died at age 57. Officials in Broward County ruled his death an accidental drowning after he reportedly suffered a “medical emergency” during a fishing trip in Florida. Authorities said Campbell collapsed after returning to shore. From College Star to […]
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