Category: NBA Basketball

Austin Reaves Explodes for 43 Points as Lakers Hold Off Pistons for Fifth Straight Win

Brandon King

image via Gary A. Vasquez Austin Reaves delivered a monster performance Sunday night, pouring in 43 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 121-116 victory over the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. With Luka Dončić sidelined because of lower-back tightness, Reaves took command of the Lakers’ offense and delivered one of the biggest performances of his NBA career. Reaves finished with 43 points, five rebounds and four assists, shooting 14-of-27 from the field, 4-of-6 from three-point range and a perfect 11-of-11 from the free-throw line. Los Angeles…

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New Balance Named Official Footwear and Apparel Partner of Dallas Mavericks in Multi-Year Deal

Brandon King

New Balance is taking another major step in its basketball expansion. The Dallas Mavericks announced Sunday, November 8, that New Balance has signed a multi-year agreement to become the franchise’s official footwear and apparel partner. The partnership brings together the NBA franchise and a brand that has steadily increased its presence in basketball through athlete endorsements, performance footwear and signature player collaborations. The agreement will create opportunities for fans to connect with both organizations through co-branded merchandise, community initiatives, fan experiences and in-arena activations throughout the NBA season. Cooper Flagg…

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LeBron James tries to Explains Why He Passed on a Potential Dunk to Avoid Injury

Brandon King

During the Philadelphia 76ers’ October 28 matchup against the Indiana Pacers,LeBron James recently found himself on the, for him, the wrong side of a chase down block, however the 4-time MVP says there is more to that play meets the eye. The sequence began when James stole the ball from  Pacers forward Jalen Slawson and took off in transition. With an apparent fast-break opportunity ahead, Slawson hustled back and caught James from behind, emphatically swatting his layup attempt. But according to James, there was a method behind his decision not…

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Kristaps Porziņģis Steps Away From Basketball to Prioritize His Health

Brandon King

via Stephen Lam/S.F. Chronicle Golden State Warriors center Kristaps Porziņģis is stepping away from basketball as he focuses on his health, announcing the decision Friday, November 6. The 7-foot-2 big man revealed that his body has not responded as anticipated while preparing for the 2026-27 NBA season, leading him to make the difficult decision to step away from the game. “This season I was really looking forward to running it with this group, but as I ramped up, my body didn’t respond the way I anticipated,” Porziņģis shared. He continued…

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Tracy McGrady Questions Tim Duncan’s Place as Greatest Power Forward, Makes Case for Kevin Garnett

Brandon King

The debate over the greatest power forward in NBA history has a familiar name at the top: Tim Duncan. Five NBA championships, three Finals MVP awards and two regular-season MVPs have made Duncan the standard by which other power forwards are measured. But Tracy McGrady is challenging whether Duncan’s place at the top is based entirely on individual greatness or whether his circumstances and championship success have helped shape the conversation. At at at During a discussion on the Cousins Podcast, McGrady made the case that Kevin Garnett was arguably…

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Warriors Withholding Kristaps Porziņģis’ $20 Million Salary as Trade Talks Continue

Brandon King

image via NBA.com The Golden State Warriors are taking a different approach to their ongoing situation with Kristaps Porziņģis, reportedly withholding payments on the veteran center’s $20 million salary while continuing to explore potential trade opportunities. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, who reported the development alongside Anthony Slater, Golden State has determined that Porziņģis is not currently rendering services to the organization and is therefore not delivering salary payments. The Warriors reportedly retain the ability to trade Porziņģis before the February 11 NBA trade deadline, even without currently paying him.…

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Chet Holmgren Out 8–10 Weeks After Patellar Tendon Injury

Brandon King

The Oklahoma City Thunder will be without one of their most important frontcourt players for an extended stretch. Chet Holmgren underwent treatment Friday to address a small tear in his patellar tendon, the Thunder announced. He is expected to miss approximately 8–10 weeks while recovering. The injury is a significant setback for Oklahoma City as it looks to navigate the early portion of the 2026-27 NBA season without its young All-Star big man. According to the Thunder, Holmgren experienced mild discomfort in his right knee on October 25. Following consultations…

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Miami Heat Unveil Updated Dwyane Wade Statue After Original Face Drew Criticism

Brandon King

The Miami Heat have given Dwyane Wade’s statue a makeover, unveiling an updated version of the franchise legend’s tribute outside Kaseya Center. The original statue, unveiled in October 2024, quickly became a viral topic across social media. While the tribute celebrated one of the most iconic moments in Heat history, its facial likeness drew widespread criticism from basketball fans. Following the backlash, the original sculptors worked on an updated head and face, with Wade’s approval. The revised version offers a closer resemblance to the three-time NBA champion. Wade also shared…

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BREAKING: Ja Morant to Miss at Least Four Weeks With Grade 2 Hamstring Strain

Brandon King

Portland Trail Blazers guard Ja Morant will miss at least four weeks after suffering a Grade 2 strain in his left hamstring, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Morant’s injury is a significant setback for Portland, which will be without one of its primary playmakers for at least the next month as he begins his recovery. The injury comes after Morant exited Thursday night’s 124-103 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, his former team. He finished the contest with 14 points, two rebounds and three assists in 23 minutes. Ja Morant’s 2026-27…

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79 NBA Players on Injury Report: Is the 82-Game Season Taking a Toll?

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image via Orlando Sentinel The 2026-27 NBA season is just getting started, yet the league is already facing a concerning early-season storyline: player availability. According to the October 28 injury report, 79 players carried an out, doubtful, questionable or probable designation related to an injury or illness ahead of that night’s games. That’s roughly 15% of the league’s player pool, putting the spotlight on a familiar debate: Is the NBA’s 82-game regular season asking too much of its athletes? The number is striking, particularly this early in the season. However,…

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