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Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
LeBron James practiced with the G League’s South Bay Lakers again Thursday and reportedly did not experience any “residual effects” from Wednesday’s workout, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. LeBron James Was A Full Participant In G League Practice This news comes on the heels of James’ first 5-on-5 play since the first round of the […] The post ...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
Through their first 11 games in the 2025-26 season, the 76ers are 7-4. The team is coming off a narrow 102-100 win on Tuesday night vs. the Boston Celtics. Philadelphia has Wednesday and Thursday off before traveling on Friday to face the Pistons. Ahead of that matchup, the Sixers have announced a roster move. Second-year […] The post 76ers’ Jared McCain is being sent down to...
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Orlando Magic star forward Paolo Banchero will undergo an MRI on his groin Thursday, he told The Athletic’s Fred Katz after Wednesday’s 124-107 win over the New York Knicks. Paolo Banchero Hopes Groin Injury Isn’t Severe For the time being, Orlando is listing Banchero’s injury as a groin strain. The All-Star forward sustained the injury […] The post Magic’s...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
Cleveland State legend Kevin Mackey, the first Division I men’s basketball coach to win an NCAA Tournament game with a so-called “Cinderella” team, died Tuesday at age 79 from an apparent heart attack, his son, Brian, told ESPN’s Dwayne Bray. Kevin Mackey Led Cleveland State To Upset Victory Over Indiana Mackey became the first men’s […] The post Former...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
After winning the NBA Finals, the Thunder are off to a hot start in 2025-26. The team is 12-1 through their first 13 games. That includes a 121-92 win vs. the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday. Oklahoma City is without key role players early in the season. Jalen Williams has yet to appear in a […] The post Ajay Mitchell grew up a fan of the Thunder and is now a key role player for the...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson injured his right ankle on a drive to the basket with under two minutes remaining in Wednesday night’s 124-107 loss to the Orlando Magic. Knicks Coach Mike Brown Said Jalen Brunson Turned His Ankle Coach Mike Brown said Brunson turned his ankle but offered no further update. Brunson wasn’t […] The post Knicks’ Jalen Brunson Suffers...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
Heading into their matchup on Wednesday, the Warriors had lost six consecutive road games. That was after they started the 2025-26 season with a road win vs. the Los Angeles Lakers. Steph Curry and the Warriors battled the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday. It was a back-and-forth game that saw Golden State walk away with […] The post Steph Curry has the second-most 40-point games in NBA...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
The Dallas Mavericks and Anthony Davis are considering whether to pursue an in-season trade after team governor Patrick Dumont fired president of basketball operations and general manager Nico Harrison on Tuesday. “It’s believed the Mavericks will work with Davis’ camp over the next two-plus months as they decide whether to pursue an in-season trade,” NBA […] The...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
After a 130-116 win on the road Wednesday evening, the Nuggets are 9-2 this season. The team is in the middle of a six-game win streak. Nikola Jokic has led the team in scoring for all six games. That included a dominant 55-point performance on Wednesday vs. the Clippers. The three-time league MVP has been […] The post Denver’s Nikola Jokic has made NBA history across the...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
Less than 18 months after Washington State elevated Anne McCoy to athletic director, the two sides are parting ways. McCoy has worked at the university since 2001. “Anne has provided steady leadership through one of the most complex and pivotal periods in the history of Cougar Athletics,” WSU President Elizabeth Cantwell said Wednesday in a […] The post Washington State Fires Athletic...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
In 12 games to begin the 2025-26 season, the Dallas Mavericks are 3-9. The team is 1-6 over its last 7 games. On Tuesday morning, owner Patrick Dumont fired general manager Nico Harrsion after four seasons. Dallas finds itself in a unique transition period. Assistant general managers Michael Finley and Matt Ricardi will lead basketball […] The post Mavs’ head coach Jason Kidd...
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Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic was asked to comment on Dallas Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont’s decision to fire president of basketball operations and general manager Nico Harrison on Tuesday. Nico Harrison Traded Luka Doncic To Lakers According to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, Harrison first approached Lakers president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka...
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Los Angeles Clippers guard Bradley Beal has a fracture in his hip and will undergo season-ending surgery, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Wednesday. Bradley Beal Expected To Have A Full And Complete Recovery Beal’s agent, Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports, told Charania that the former first-rounder will have a “full and complete recovery” after […] The...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
Miami Looks to Capitalize on Cleveland’s Injuries The Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers meet again Wednesday night in South Beach, but the Cavaliers arrive severely shorthanded. Cleveland will be without Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, Max Strus, and Jaylon Tyson, while Larry Nance Jr. remains questionable. Despite missing key players, the Cavaliers can still […] The...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
Through 11 games in 2025-26, the Mavericks are 3-8. On Tuesday, November 11, the team fired general manager Nico Harrsion after four seasons. Harrison is responsible for trading Luka Doncic to the Lakers. It’s a deal that has turned out to be extremely lopsided, and not in favor of Dallas. After spending the first 11 […] The post Klay Thompson turned down a deal with the Lakers...