Knicks, closer to an identity, reach NBA Cup semis
The Knicks advanced to the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas with a convincing 117-101 victory over the Raptors on Tuesday night, their eighth victory in nine games.
The Knicks advanced to the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas with a convincing 117-101 victory over the Raptors on Tuesday night, their eighth victory in nine games.
Trae Young is optimistic about returning to the Atlanta Hawks' lineup this month, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Young has been out since spraining his MCL on October 29. The Hawks are 12-8 without Young. Young is averaging 17.8 points and 7.8 assists on the year.
The Indiana Pacers are reportedly interested in Dallas Mavericks' center Daniel Gafford, according to Jake Fischer of The People's Insider. The Pacers are expected to trade a for a center during this season. Gafford is averaging 8.9 points and 6.4 rebounds for the Mavs.
Victor Wembanyama will miss the San Antonio Spurs' NBA Cup quarterfinals matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday. Wembanyama has been out since November 14 with a left calf strain. The Spurs have won eight out of 11 games since Wembanyama's injury.
Marcus Smart was cleared to practice on Tuesday and could return to the Los Angeles Lakers lineup for their NBA Cup quarterfinals game against the San Antonio Spurs. Smart has missed the last two weeks with a left lumbar muscle strain. "Back's feeling good," Smart said.
Desmond Bane matched his season high with 37 points and the Magic advanced to the NBA Cup semifinals with a 117-108 victory over the Heat.
Tyronn Lue denied Tuesday that he and Chris Paul were not on speaking terms before the Los Angeles Clippers dismissed the veteran point guard last week.
FIBA secretary general Andreas Zagklis confirmed Tuesday that October 2027 represents a "realistic target" for launching the NBA's new European league, expressing confidence the project will move forward as planned.
Phoenix Suns minority owners Scott Seldin and Andy Kohlberg claim Mat Ishbia's majority ownership stake could fall from 83.2% to 32.7% due to alleged failures to fund capital calls, according to a less-redacted court filing obtained by ESPN on Tuesday.
A new team has seemingly entered the Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes.
The Magic and Knicks will now meet in Las Vegas for the Semifinals on Saturday.
The Miami Heat seized early control Tuesday night with a 15-0 lead over the Orlando Magic in their quarterfinal matchup to tip off the NBA Cup. But as tends to be the case with double-digit leads in the NBA, the advantage was not safe.
The first half of the NBA Cup's quarterfinal matchups are now in the books, and both the Orlando Magic and New York Knicks are headed to Las Vegas.
Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama has been ruled out for Wednesday night's NBA Cup quarterfinal game against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Marcus Smart returned to practice Tuesday and is going to try to play in Wednesday's NBA Cup game vs. the Spurs after missing the last six games with a back injury.
Chris Paul said he's "at peace with everything" and is excited for what's next following his stunning ouster from the LA Clippers earlier this month.
A filing in a lawsuit against Mat Ishbia includes new financial details that two Suns minority owners say could threaten Ishbia's majority ownership.
Victor Wembanyama is nearing his return from the calf strain that has sidelined him since mid-November. But he won't make that return for the NBA Cup quarterfinals.
Subscribe to The Dunker SpotApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeAhead of this week's NBA Cup slate, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones offer temperature checks in the West, ask key questions of the East, and bounce around with observations — and ice-in-cereal thoughts.
Los Angeles Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue refuted reports that he and 12-time All-Star point guard Chris Paul weren't on speaking terms for several weeks leading up to Paul's dismissal from the team on Dec. 3, and that Lue refused to meet with Paul.
LA Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue denied reporting that he and Chris Paul were not on speaking terms in the wake of Paul's dismissal.
Here are the top moments and highlights from the NBA Cup quarterfinals as the Orlando Magic and New York Knicks advanced to Las Vegas.
Nate and Danny take questions on Indiana through Washington in the Eastern Conference.
Team did not feel comfortable using damaged surface. Earlier, Lakers scrapped their NBA Cup court after Luka Dončić called it "dangerous.".
Despite his messy exit last week, the Los Angeles Clippers remain motivated to find a trade of Chris Paul beginning on December 15th. The Clippers will work with Paul and his CAA representation on finding a new home as he wants to continue his playing career in what will be his final NBA season.
We are now inside a week before the NBA calendar flips to Dec. 15. And we know you already know what that means: That's the date when most players who signed new contracts this past summer become eligible to be traded. Largely for that reason, Dec.
The Brooklyn Nets are engaging in trade discussions to absorb salary in exchange for draft assets, utilizing their $15 million in available cap space, league sources said.
Indiana Pacers fans don't have to wait until next season to see Tyrese Haliburton make his season debut ... as a broadcaster, that is.
Rich Paul told Max Kellerman on their podcast that James will finish the season as a Laker.
The new league would attract conglomerate-level, uber-rich investors for new and existing franchises in Europe’s major cities.
Here's every player who gained or lost points in the latest NBA 2K26 ratings update.
Welcome back to the world's most accurate power rankings, where this week we will place the eight NBA Cup quarterfinalists into so perfect an order they barely even have to play the tournament to sort it out.
The two-time All-Star hopes to be a voice that not only celebrates the NBA but helps fans understand the game and its players.
Anthony Davis has become a critical trade target for multiple Eastern Conference contenders ahead of the February deadline, according to ESPN. The Detroit Pistons, Atlanta Hawks, and Toronto Raptors are expected to pursue the 10-time All-Star, who has spent his entire career in the Western Conference.
BYU executed a three-step roster construction plan to maximize AJ Dybantsa's lone college season. The program landed the No. 1 high school recruit in 2025 and ESPN's projected No.
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The Miami Heat have implemented a radical offensive system that virtually eliminates pick-and-rolls and screens, putting the team on pace to shatter NBA records for fewest such actions per 100 possessions.
Welcome to the knockout rounds of the 2025 Emirates NBA Cup, where eight teams — four from each conference — will compete in quarterfinal matchups on Tuesday (East) and Wednesday (West).
As NBA trade season nears, the futures of Anthony Davis and Giannis Antetokounmpo are in focus. Here's everything we're hearing.
There are 58 days until the 2025-26 NBA trade deadline, and while some names have bubbled up within the rumor mill, one big name won't be going anywhere, according to the player's agent.
On the debut episode of Game Over with Max Kellerman and Rich Paul, the hosts discussed LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Paul is the CEO of Klutch Sports, who represents James. Paul said he doesn't believe the Los Angeles Lakers are championship contenders are currently constructed.
MIAMI – Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo has finally grabbed the wheel to steer the team after eight seasons of being a co-pilot and learning from their former greats. Adebayo started his NBA career learning from 20-year Heat forward Udonis Haslem.
The Indiana Pacers are looking to add their center of the future as NBA trade season opens. Indiana is looking to trade for a long-term replacement for Myles Turner, after losing Turner in free agency this past offseason.
The Dallas Mavericks have been patient since moving on from Nico Harrison. The Mavs continue to insist that they want to see their roster with better health before making any decisions on trades. However, Dallas is open to moving some of their veterans in the right deals.
Things haven't gone particularly well for the Dallas Mavericks this season. While Cooper Flagg has emerged after a relatively slow start, the Mavericks are 9-16 to open the season, and could be a popular seller at the NBA trade deadline.
Every week in fantasy basketball, there are available players who can help fill holes in your roster. Here are the ones to add for the week ahead.
Over the summer, the Milwaukee Bucks gave the New York Knicks an exclusive negotiating window to talk Giannis Antetokounmpo trades. Antetokounmpo had made it known that he preferred to play for the Knicks if traded.
Nembhard took over as the Mavs’ starting point guard six games ago and has immediately helped everything click.
In the tool belt of big men such as Porzingis and Wembanyama, the play has seen a resurgence that reflects how basketball has changed -- and will keep changing.
The two teams, which face off in Tuesday's NBA Cup quarterfinals, have been linked together in several ways over the years.
Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks head to Toronto for the NBA Cup East Quarterfinal on Tuesday, here's how to watch. (Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images) Kenneth Richmond via Getty Images There's just a week left in the 2025 Emirates NBA Cup, and by Dec.
Jalen Suggs and the Orlando Magic will play the Miami Heat in this week's East Quarterfinal in the NBA Cup, here's how to watch. (Rich Storry/Getty Images) Rich Storry via Getty Images The 2025 Emirates NBA Cup is wrapping up this week.
You may not know Paul Henare, but if you've watched games recently, you've seen a beloved strategy of his in action.
"Any time he gets mad and swears in Serbian, that s--- is so funny," Jamal Shead says of his head coach.
Over 40 million viewers watched the group stages of the 2025 NBA Cup across Amazon Prime Video, NBC/Peacock, and ESPN. The number marks a 90% increase from last year, making it the highest viewership in the three years of the tournament.
RJ Barrett will miss at least another week after having a platelet-rich plasma injection in his sprained right knee, the Toronto Raptors announced. Barrett has been out since November 23 and has missed eight games. Barrett is averaging 19.4 points per game on the season.
Dylan Harper came out on top in a clash of 2025 rookies despite Pelicans center Derik Queen's 33-point triple-double in a thrilling 135-132 Spurs win.
Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert was ejected from their 108-105 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Monday night after checking Mark Williams in the air with his forearm as he was going up for a dunk.
The Golden State Warriors have waived Australian two-way forward Alex Toohey.
Desmond Bane has been fined $35,000 for throwing the game ball at OG Anunoby with force at an opponent in an unsportsmanlike manner.
Bane corralled a loose ball and fired it at Anunoby, who had fallen out of bounds. The NBA called the play unsportsmanlike.
Magic guard Desmond Bane was fined $35,000 by the NBA for firing the basketball at New York's OG Anunoby in an unsportsmanlike manner.
Raptors forward RJ Barrett will be sidelined for at least another week following a platelet-rich plasma injection in his sprained right knee.
Desmond Bane’s decision to launch a ball at OG Anunoby is going to cost him. The NBA fined Bane $35,000 on Monday, one day after he launched a ball at Anunoby during the Orlando Magic’s 106-100 loss to the New York Knicks.
Who’s buying? Who’s selling? And which stars could be on the move? .
The Los Angeles Lakers guard becomes the father to his second child over the weekend after missing two matchups against the Celtics and Raptors.
Orlando star, who is averaging 22.7 points and plays active defense, suffered frightening-looking injury in New York.
Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier pleaded not guilty Monday to federal conspiracy wire fraud and money laundering charges in Brooklyn federal court. The 30-year-old was released on $3 million bond secured by his Florida home after his first court appearance in the illegal sports gambling case.
Heat player Terry Rozier pleaded not guilty Monday to charges he helped gamblers placing bets on his performance in NBA games.
Magic star Franz Wagner got good news Monday after an MRI revealed he suffered only a high ankle sprain after he took an ugly-looking fall on Sunday.
Jamal Murray and Jaylen Brown have been named the NBA's Players of the Week for Week 7. Murray averaged 29.8 points and 7.5 assists as the Denver Nuggets went 3-1. Brown averaged 34.0 points, 6.7 rebounds and 5.7 assists as the Boston Celtics went 4-0.
Malevy Leons has agreed to sign a Two-Way deal with the Golden State Warriors. Leons, a 6'9 power forward, went undrafted in 2024 out of Bradley and was released by the Oklahoma City Thunder in October. Leons appeared in six games last season with the Thunder.
Franz Wagner has been diagnosed with a high left ankle sprain and is expected to miss two to four weeks. Wagner underwent an MRI after suffering the injury on Sunday with the diagnosis being an encouraging one based on the potential severity of the injury when it occurred.
Jim Trusty, the lawyer for Rozier, said he plans to file a motion to dismiss the case Tuesday.
Standout Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner has a high left-ankle sprain that's expected to sideline him for multiple weeks, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. The injury projects to sideline Wagner for the remainder of NBA Cup play.
Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube. Kevin O’Connor is joined by Slightly Biased to break down whether Ryan Nembhard is the next Steve Nash and his impact on the Dallas Mavericks.
It doesn’t take long for Zach Edey to make his presence felt. On the opening basket of Sunday’s game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Portland Trail Blazers, rookie wing Cedric Coward is able to eek out a late-clock bucket against Sidy Cissoko after a well-timed pump fake.
The Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes are here, even if the former MVP hasn't even officially requested a trade from the Milwaukee Bucks yet.
Hawks - 3:36. Should the Hawks trade Trae Young plus two juicy Bucks/Pels picks for Giannis, and how would that look from both teams' perspectives?. If the Hawks keep Trae, re-sign him reasonably, and just add this incoming Pelicans pick, can that path ever realistically lead to a championship?. Do you buy Onyeka Okongwu's three-point shooting, and if you do, is he a top-15 center in the league?. Celtics - 13:20. If you're the Celtics, how should you play out the rest of the season-go all out because there's no super-team in the East, or pull back at some point to protect health?. How useful will their increased turnover forcing and more egalitarian offense be once Jayson Tatum returns, and which rotation guys could actually be part of a high-level playoff rotation?. Is Jaylen Brown genuinely improved compared to prior years, or is it mostly that the mid-range is falling more; and if it's shot luck, how long would he have to sustain this for it to be "real"?. Nets - 22:36. Is Michael Porter more valuable to the Nets as an on-court player to get them back into the playoff mix, or as a trade asset?. Can you do as deep a dive as possible on Noah Clowney's game and development?. Were pundits too quick to call the Nets' draft a disaster given how much their rookies are now playing?. Hornets - 31:06. What has happened to LaMelo Ball-he was an All-Star before, so is this decline just injuries and lack of progression?. What are some potential trades for Miles Bridges, Ball, and Sexton?. Do you sense a shift in the Hornets' organizational philosophy under the new regime?. Bulls - 39:10. John Hollinger has said the Suns turned down the Pelicans/Hawks pick deal; do you know if that exact deal (or better) was offered to other teams like the Bulls or Blazers, or is that just logical inference?. Should the Bulls go all-in and trade for Anthony Davis, and what could they realistically get for Coby White if Art? «ras Karnišovas canvassed the league?. The Bulls are trying to make up for their talent deficit by running on everything-does that strategy backfire (more injuries, better teams separating with more possessions), or is it actually their best path?. Cavs - 50:20. How concerned are you about the Cavs' bad start, and in particular about Darius Garland's play and health?. What are your thoughts on Jaylon Tyson's development so far?. Should Cleveland start trying to get out of the second apron, and what would it take to do that?. Pistons - 58:06. Good or bad, what has been the most surprising thing about the Eastern Conference so far this season?. Besides Giannis and Lauri Markkanen, what other players would be a good fit for the Pistons and actually gettable?. Would Sam Hauser be a good target for the Pistons given his price point and role, and how does he fit relative to what they already have (e.
Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier will appear in a New York court on Monday afternoon for arraignment on federal wire fraud and money laundering charges. Rozier last appeared before a federal judge on Oct. 23 in Orlando, Florida, when prosecutors initially announced the indictment.
Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier pleaded not guilty in a New York court on Monday afternoon as he was arraigned on federal wire fraud and money laundering charges. Rozier last appeared before a federal judge on Oct. 23 in Orlando, Florida, when prosecutors initially announced the indictment.
Vincent Goodwill examines five wild-card players who could impact the East race -- one of whom could completely transform it.
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Every team has played at least 20 games ... some far better than others.
Austin Reaves ranks seventh in the NBA in PER after the seven week of the season. Reaves has a True Shooting Percentage of .690 while averaging 29.3 points, 5.5 rebounds and 6.8 assists this season. Nikola Jokic remains No.
Who's hot (Celtics, Jalen Johnson) and not (Bulls, Cavaliers) after another big week in the league?.
The Miami Heat were unaware that Terry Rozier III had been investigated for irregularities related to suspicious prop bets when they acquired him from the Charlotte Hornets in 2024. The Heat owe the Hornets a lottery-protected 2027 first-round pick from the Rozier trade.
Despite the Golden State Warriors being down Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Al Horford, Steve Kerr left forward Jonathan Kuminga on the bench on Sunday. It's now expected that the Warriors will look to trade Kuminga ahead of the trade deadline.
Rozier was traded to Miami in 2024 without any investigation being disclosed.
“That was vintage Bron,” Luka Dončić said.
The Knicks' duo might be the best players in the NBA to never make an All-Star game. That could change this year.
A game after he failed to reach 10 points for the first time in 17 years, LeBron James produced an impressive fourth quarter Sunday night, posting 10 straight points in lifting the Lakers to a 112-108 victory over the 76ers.
Both Steve Kerr and Jonathan Kuminga brushed off the benching of the Warriors' forward despite entering Sunday's win short-handed.
Steph Curry is progressing from a quad contusion and could return to practice on Wednesday, the Golden State Warriors announced. Curry is ramping up with individual on-court workouts. Steve Kerr said over the weekend that Curry returning this coming Friday against the Wolves is "realistic.".
The NBA still has not confirmed whether the Miami Heat can trade Terry Rozier's salary, sources told Jake Fischer of The People's Insider. Rozier remains on leave due to being investigated for alleged involvement in gambling and fixing stats in games.
The Miami Heat have had "internal discussions" over trading for Ja Morant, sources told Jake Fischer of The People's Insider. The front office is considering how the Heat's infrastructure could bring out the best in Morant.
The Miami Heat refused to include Kel'el Ware in any trade discussion involving Kevin Durant last summer, sources told Jake Fischer of The People's Insider. The Heat reportedly turned down a deal involving Ware, Jamie Jaquez Jr., Nikola Jovic, and the No.
There is a "strong belief" that Giannis Antetokounmpo wants to go to the New York Knicks over any other team should if get traded from the Milwaukee Bucks, according to Jake Fischer of The People's Insider.
The Oklahoma City Thunder had no issues on Sunday night, even with reigning league MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sitting on the bench. The Delta Center, on the other hand, struggled.