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Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
Dominating With Unmatched Efficiency Nikola Jokic is redefining what dominance looks like. Through the Denver Nuggets’ first ten games of the season, the Serbian superstar is averaging 26.2 points, 13.2 rebounds, and 11.4 assists per game, while shooting an incredible 66.9% from the field. If Jokic maintains this pace, he will become the first player […] The post Nikola Jokic’s...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
Emotional Moment Leads to $25K Fine Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram apologized publicly after being fined $25,000 by the NBA for throwing a water bottle that accidentally struck a bystander during Saturday’s loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. The league announced the fine Monday, citing Ingram for “forcibly throwing” the bottle to the floor while on […] The post Brandon Ingram...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
Donovan Mitchell and the Cavaliers were on the road Monday to face the Heat. They played a closely contested game with Miami that went to OT. The Heat walked away with a 140-138 victory after Nikola Jovic set up Andrew Wiggins for a game-winning dunk. Against the Heat on Monday, Cavs’ all-star PG Darius Garland […] The post Cavs’ Darius Garland (toe contusion) is out on...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
Breakout Night for the Young Forward Philadelphia 76ers forward Justin Edwards delivered the best performance of his young career in Tuesday’s 102-100 victory over the Boston Celtics. Coming off the bench, the second-year player scored 22 points on 8-of-9 shooting, including 5-of-6 from three-point range, in 27 minutes. He also recorded three rebounds, three assists, […] The post ...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
Healthy Backcourt Ready for a Challenge The Los Angeles Lakers continue to adjust to life without LeBron James, but Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are showing why their backcourt can still dominate. When healthy, the two form one of the league’s most effective guard duos. They’ll have another chance to prove it Wednesday as the […] The post Without LeBron: Doncic and Reaves Ready for...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
The Indiana Pacers have signed forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl to a second 10-day hardship exception contract, the team announced Tuesday in a news release. Pacers Remain Decimated By Injuries A hardship exception allows a team to temporarily carry an extra player beyond the standard 15-man limit. The provision is granted when a team has four players […] The post Pacers Sign Jeremiah...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
On Tuesday evening, the Warriors were on the road to face the Thunder. By the end of the third quarter, Golden State was down 107-72 to Oklahoma City. The Warriors lost the game 126-102 and are 6-6 to begin the 2025-26 season. Golden State has lost six consecutive road games since winning in Los Angeles […] The post Warriors’ Draymond Green is asking players to ‘get rid of...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
Sacramento Kings coach Doug Christie promised that his team is going to turn its season around in a fiery opening statement before Tuesday night’s 122-108 home loss to the Denver Nuggets. “I think everybody in here knows me,” Christie said. “If you don’t, my name is Douglas Dale Christie. I’m the head coach of the […] The post Kings Coach Doug...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is eligible to sign a five-year, $241 million deal with the team, and four years, $178.5 million elsewhere, according to ESPN’s Bobby Marks. The first-year salary of $41.5 million constitutes approximately 25% of the salary cap in 2026-27. Austin Reaves Wants To Remain In Los Angeles While Reaves has […] The post Lakers’ Austin Reaves...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
To begin the 2025-26 season, the Hornets are off to a 3-7 start. The team is 1-6 in their last seven games. Charlotte is home on Wednesday for the first of two consecutive games vs. the Milwaukee Bucks. Rookie center Ryan Kalbrenner will have his hands full facing Giannis Antetokounmpo and Myles Turner. However, the […] The post Charlotte’s rookie center has made NBA history...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
Following a 116-114 loss on Monday, the Dallas Mavericks dropped to 3-8 to begin the 2025-26 season. General manager Nico Harrison had lost the trust of owner Patrick Dumont. On Tuesday, November 11, the Mavericks parted ways with GM Nico Harrison after four seasons. In the meantime, assistant general managers Michael Finley and Matt Ricardi […] The post Mark Cuban wants Dennis...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
This season’s NBA All-Star Game will feature a round-robin tournament consisting of two teams of United States players and one of international players, the league confirmed Tuesday in a press release. Round-Robin Tournament To Feature Three Teams Two teams of United States players and one team of international players (the World team) will compete in […] The post NBA Confirms All-Star...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green will be reevaluated in four to six weeks for a right hamstring strain, the team announced Tuesday. Green sustained the injury during the Suns’ road win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday. Jalen Green Played All 82 Games In Back-To-Back Seasons Late in the opening quarter of Saturday’s victory, […] The post Suns’ Jalen Green Out At...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke is “progressing well” in his rehabilitation from an arthroscopic procedure to address right knee synovitis, the team announced Tuesday. Brandon Clarke Could Return In Late December The Grizzlies added in their news release that Clarke has been cleared to start ramping up to basketball activities and is expected to return […] The post ...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
Four-time NBA All-Star Micheal Ray Richardson, who was banned from the league for drug use, died Tuesday in Lawton, Oklahoma, at the age of 70 shortly after a prostate cancer diagnosis, his attorney and friend John Zelbst told Marc J. Spears of Andscape and ESPN. “The basketball world and anyone Micheal came in contact with […] The post Former NBA Star Micheal Ray Richardson Dies...