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On YouTubeNBA News / Yardbarker / January 6
Pickett's charge: Nuggets upset Sixers in Philly behind third-year guard
The Denver Nuggets had seven rotation players out Monday night, including three-time MVP Nikola Jokic. They leaned on Jalen Pickett and a group of reserves to upset the Philadelphia 76ers in overtime, 125-124.
Atlanta Hawks News / Yardbarker / January 5
Potential Trae Young trade indicative of how far star guard has fallen
Once one of the NBA's most promising young stars, Young could soon be traded for pennies.
NBA News / Yardbarker / January 5
Kevin Durant caps Rockets' double-digit comeback with game-winning triple
The Houston Rockets were down 13 to the Phoenix Suns in the third quarter of Monday night's game, but that did not stop them from completing a late comeback.
The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Yardbarker / January 5
Anfernee Simons explodes in second half as Celtics beat Bulls
It was a tale of two halves for Simons on Monday night.
The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history
Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.
NBA News / Yardbarker / January 5
Trae Young era in Atlanta could end thanks to unexpected trade suitor
The Atlanta Hawks appear to be ready to get rid of All-Star guard Trae Young. His destination, and their trade return, might not be what anyone expected.
Denver Nuggets News / Larry Brown Sports / January 5
Nuggets find a way around the NBA's load management rules
The Denver Nuggets are skating by on a technicality this week.
Philadelphia 76ers News / Yardbarker / January 5
76ers' Joel Embiid is finally starting to hit his stride
The first 20 games of the year were rocky for Embiid, playing in less than half of the 76ers' contests.
NBA News / Yardbarker / January 5
Mavs set clear priority in potential Anthony Davis trade
The Dallas Mavericks' season hasn't gone as planned. Injuries and a slow start to the campaign have derailed Jason Kidd's team, and they're firmly expected to be sellers at the trade deadline. It sounds as though they have one particular asset on their mind.
Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / January 5
Anthony Davis' future home depends on extension
Whether the Dallas Mavericks trade Anthony Davis may come down to where he and his powerful agent think the big man can get a contract extension.
LeBron James News / Yardbarker / January 5
NBA exec outlines one scenario in which LeBron James returns to Lakers
LeBron James' future in the NBA has been one of the main talking points in sports.
Detroit Pistons News / Larry Brown Sports / January 4
Pistons bench player goes off for 21 points in a single quarter
The St. John’s product came into the game averaging just 7.0 points per contest as a backup point guard.
Los Angeles Clippers News / Hoops Rumors / January 4
Derrick Jones Jr. to be re-evaluated in six weeks with MCL sprain
Jones had played just four games for the Clippers since returning from a similar injury that he suffered in November.
Sacramento Kings News / Larry Brown Sports / January 3
Russell Westbrook passes legendary PG Oscar Robertson to set new NBA record
The achievement adds to Westbrook’s legendary resume.
Golden State Warriors News / Larry Brown Sports / January 3
Steve Kerr's harsh take on Warriors might bother fans, but he's right
Warriors fans might be bothered by longtime head coach Steve Kerr's latest comments.
NBA News / Yardbarker / January 3
Why the Mavericks sending Anthony Davis to Hawks makes sense
Davis' future in Dallas is in question. Here's why a trade to the Hawks makes sense.
Orlando Magic News / Hoops Rumors / January 3
MRI reveals Magic guard Jalen Suggs suffered Grade 1 MCL contusion
Jalen Suggs has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 MCL contusion on his right knee.
Brooklyn Nets News / Yardbarker / January 3
Could under-the-radar Nets star Michael Porter Jr. be on the move?
Porter’s obvious strength is his ability to score in bunches as both a featured or complementary player.
Denver Nuggets News / Yardbarker / January 2
Should NBA adjust MVP rule to accommodate stars like Nikola Jokic?
With the 2025–26 NBA season nearing its midpoint, the league’s MVP race has been thrown into uncertainty. Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic — widely considered the best player in the world — is expected to miss at least four weeks after suffering a hyperextended left knee and bone bruise in Monday’s loss to the Miami Heat.
NBA News / Yardbarker / January 3
Giannis Antetokounmpo plays superhero, saves Bucks with game-winning dunk
The Milwaukee Bucks enjoyed every bit of having their hero in a Bucks uniform on Friday night.
NBA News / Yardbarker / January 2
Knicks vs. Pistons looks like a heated rivalry in the making
On Monday night, Jan. 5, the top two teams in the NBA’s Eastern Conference will square off.
NBA News / Yardbarker / January 2
Bulls' Matas Buzelis posterizes Magic's Jalen Suggs with potential dunk of the year
Buzelis delivered a thunderous dunk that is going to make Jalen Suggs question his choices.
Golden State Warriors News / Yardbarker / January 3
Warriors tested NBA rules by sitting stars for high-profile game
Instead of getting the young Thunder facing a squad of future Hall of Famers, it got Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren dominating Pat Spencer and Brandin Podziemski.
New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / January 2
Why Knicks are in a good place in the NBA Eastern Conference
The New York Knicks entered the season in championship-or-bust mode after reaching their first Eastern Conference Finals since 2000. But even with those lofty expectations, the franchise opened its 80th season with a handful of glaring roster concerns.
Los Angeles Clippers News / Yardbarker / January 2
Clippers' Kawhi Leonard matches Kobe Bryant with historic stretch
Leonard's recent scoring tear has accomplished far more than just putting the Los Angeles Clippers back in the hunt.
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