Giannis Antetokounmpo continues to exert brute force with an incredible highlight during the Miami Heat’s NBA Cup matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night. Antetokounmpo started the 14th season of his NBA career, his first with the Heat. Following a remarkable tenure with the Milwaukee Bucks, the franchise sent him to Miami as […]
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The Dallas Mavericks (4-2) edge the Houston Rockets (5-1) 116-111 in the NBA Cup Group Play opener, snapping Houston’s five‑game winning streak. Kyrie Irving drops a game‑high 35 points with nine assists, while sophomore forward Cooper Flazz erupts for 33 points, nine rebounds and six assists, scoring 11 in the fourth quarter. Rookie Zaccharie Risacher adds 12 points, three steals and a blocked shot while hitting 3‑of‑6 from beyond the arc. The duo’s 68 combined points and 25‑of‑38 shooting overturns the previous Durant‑Jabari Smith Jr. dominance, and the Mavs now host the Sacramento Kings on Monday.
Heat Klay Thompson hasn’t had the smoothest start in Miami. But when he gets going, well, we’ve seen what that looks like. Thompson hit five threes in the third quarter of Friday’s 145-125 win over the depleted Pacers, finishing with 25 points and seven makes in 12 attempts from deep, as Adel Burton of Miami […]
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The Dallas Mavericks’ dynamic duo of Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg got to work as they helped bring down the Houston Rockets in the NBA Cup, 116-111. It was the Rockets’ first loss of the season. Irving had a game-high 35 points with four rebounds and nine assists, including some key free throws to ice […]
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Philadelphia 76ers guard Anfernee Simons knew it was only a matter of time before he’d put together a strong performance for his new team. After 76ers All-Star Jaylen Brown was ruled out for Friday’s NBA Cup matchup against the New York Knicks, Simons was ready to step up. The Sixers leaned on their depth against […]
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The Suns were linked with a move for Ja Morant during the offseason, but his hamstring injury proves they were right to hold off on trying to acquire him.
The Phoenix Suns' Dillon Brooks was ejected from Friday night's NBA Cup opener against the Denver Nuggets due to what officials ruled was an "unnecessary and excessive" kick to Jamal Murray's groin.
Brooks was initially called for a common foul, but officials determined after review that Brooks' action met the criteria for a flagrant 2 foul, earning him an ejection early in the second half.
Four key takeaways from the Rockets' loss to the Mavericks in the first fixture of the 2026-27 NBA Cup.
When the Boston Celtics acquired veteran Paul George from the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Jaylen Brown, very few people supported the move, considering Brown’s success and contributions to the franchise. However, the decision seems to be proving better than many initially anticipated. George has continued to demonstrate his value both on and off the […]
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The Minnesota Timberwolves dominate the Los Angeles Clippers 127-101 on Oct. 30, 2026, snapping a recent slump after a loss to Golden State. Without Anthony Edwards, Bones Hyland leads with 20 points and eight assists, while Jaden McDaniels adds a efficient 23 points on 11‑of‑15 shooting, six rebounds and seven assists. LaMelo Ball contributes 9‑of‑20 shooting, including 6‑of‑15 from three, and Rudy Gobert records nine points, 13 rebounds and four assists. The win showcases the Wolves’ depth and resilience, highlighting a balanced offensive effort and strong rebounding as key to the 26‑point victory. Fans get a morale boost as the team proves it can thrive amid roster changes.
MINNEAPOLIS — After a rough 0-13 shooting stretch for Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert that drew major criticism from fans and even his coach, the four-time defensive player of the year responded in a big way. “I see a lot of short arms, a lot of flips, a lot of like kind of finesse shots around […]
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The Philadelphia 76ers survived the defending champions New York Knicks to a 98-93 win in an NBA Cup group game on Friday night.
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In Game 1 of the NBA Cup, Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks is ejected after a flagrant‑2 foul for kicking Denver guard Jamal Murray in the groin during the third quarter. The incident—captured in a mid‑game review—sparks a flood of angry, profanity‑laden reactions on social media. Despite the controversy, Brooks had led the Suns with 20 first‑half points, finishing with 22, two assists, a rebound and a steal. The piece also notes growing locker‑room tension within the Suns organization.
PHOENIX– Dillon Brooks’s night is over after scoring 22 points in 21 minutes. He was ejected from Friday night’s game after a Flagrant Foul penalty two on Jamal Murray. The foul occurred when Brooks was going for a turnaround jump shot and subsequently kicked Murray in the groin area. The officiating had been everywhere during […]
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Scott Lee Barnes drops a career‑high 41 points in a 30‑point loss to the Orlando Magic, but says he can’t celebrate. After the game, Barnes admits his aggressive approach and poor free‑throw ratio (2‑of‑3) left him frustrated, noting the Raptors’ foul disparity (15 FT vs. Magic’s 29) and questionable officiating. Despite the loss, he stresses the need to move on as Toronto heads into its west‑coast road trip, beginning with the Lakers. The article also mentions contributions from Immanuel Quickley, Collin Murray‑Boyles and rookie Allen Graves, and highlights Mayor Olivia Chow’s re‑election night backdrop.
In their first NBA Cup match of the season, the new-look 76ers outlasted the Knicks in a highly competitive battle of contenders.
On the Call Her Daddy podcast, La La Anthony opens up about the sleepless anxiety of being married to NBA star Carmelo Anthony, revealing that infidelity fears can surface in unexpected, quieter NBA cities—not just party hubs like Miami. She recounts how their 2011 move to New York heightened media pressure and contributed to their split, and hints at past cheating rumors without directly accusing him. While warning fellow athletes' partners about “quiet” markets, La La also cites healthy sports marriages, such as Ciara and Russell Wilson, to balance her narrative.
Behind Giannis Antetokounmpo’s second triple-double of the season, the Miami Heat opened the NBA Cup with a dominant 145-125 win against the shorthanded Indiana Pacers Friday evening inside Kaseya Center. The Pacers were playing out three critical rotation pieces in Tyrese Haliburton, Ivica Zubac and Obi Toppin. In the first quarter, they didn’t look phased, […]
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Rookie first overall pick AJ Dybantsa led the Washington Wizards, dominating the Charlotte Hornets 95-79 on Friday night.
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Mark Walter and Thrive Capital founder Josh Kushner have finalized the terms of the Los Angeles Lakers sale, confirming a $12.5 billion valuation. After meeting at Walter’s Florida home on February 12, sources from ESPN, the LA Times and the OC Register say the two reached agreement and will soon sign the formal contract, pending league approval. Earlier rumors that Kushner lacked funding—spurred by a Bill Simmons podcast—were debunked by multiple reporters. The transaction now moves to NBA review, bringing the ownership change one step closer to completion.
New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson apparently isn't surprised to hear his teammate Josh Hart is talking about tiredness six games into the defense of their 2026 NBA title.
The Memphis Grizzlies open the 2026‑27 NBA season unbeaten at 5‑0, the only perfect record after Houston's recent loss. A 21‑point win over a 3‑0 Portland team highlighted their surge, powered by rookie Cameron Boozer’s triple‑double (18‑12‑12) and veteran depth from a new 11‑man rotation. Despite last season’s slump and the off‑season trade of Ja Morant, the squad—bolstered by additions like Jerami Grant and Isaiah Stewart—shows unexpected resilience. This marks only the second 5‑0 start in franchise history, a feat that historically signals a deep playoff run.
LeBron James delivers his best performance as a 76er, fueling Philadelphia’s 98-93 victory over the New York Knicks on Oct. 30, 2026 – the opening night of the NBA Cup. The Sixers, now 5-1, hold a third‑best defense and led at halftime 53-44 thanks to Tyrese Maxey’s 27 points and a balanced attack that saw Maxey, Joel Embiid, VJ Edgecombe and LeBron each score in the first quarter. Anfernee Simons added 21 points, including five threes. Late‑game heroics from LeBron – a clutch jumper, a putback and near‑triple‑double (20‑9‑8) – secured the win and the Bell Ringer slot.
The Oklahoma City Thunder face a mounting injury crisis after losing Cason Wallace, Jalen Williams and now Chet Holmgren. Holmgren underwent a biological treatment for a small right patellar‑tendon tear on Oct. 25 and is projected to miss 8‑10 weeks. Williams is out after a fractured fibula and dislocated ankle, while Wallace’s shoulder labral tear also requires surgery, leaving the team without three key contributors. General manager Sam Presti may explore trade options, with the Pelicans’ defensive forward Herb Jones or 3‑and‑D wing Trey Murphy III cited as potential targets—though both would demand high draft‑pick costs and raise salary‑cap concerns.