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Cleveland Cavaliers forward Jaylon Tyson made waves in recent days after he said that Cleveland is Donovan Mitchell’s city now — implying that the city no longer belongs to the greatest player in franchise history, LeBron James.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 5

JR Smith speculates that LeBron James returns to Cavaliers

Following a flurry of roster moves ahead of Thursday’s NBA trade deadline, former Cleveland Cavaliers guard JR Smith has speculated that Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James could return to Cleveland to close out his career.

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The 20 best NBA careers defined by one iconic moment

Ideally, as an NBA player, you can retire from the league leaving behind a diverse and esteemed body of work by which to be remembered. Sometimes, though, it ends up being just one moment, good or bad, that stands out and defines your time on the court.

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The '25-point, 15-rebound NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players with to score 25 points and grab 15 rebounds in the same game at least 60 times can you name in five minutes?

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 27

Lakers’ unheralded rookie staying ready amid Nick Smith Jr., Drew Timme success

LOS ANGELES – When the Los Angeles Lakers have turned to their two-way contract players this season, they’ve been able to make an impact. Both Nick Smith Jr.

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 22

76ers’ Tyrese Maxey dunks all over Jabari Smith Jr. with left-handed jam

Tyrese Maxey pulled off an incredible dunk highlight over Jabari Smith Jr. during the Philadelphia 76ers’ matchup against the Houston Rockets on Thursday night.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / January 21

Coveted Duke Target Discusses Commitment Plans

Jordan Smith Jr. is one of the top uncommitted basketball prospects in the 2026 high school class. Smith currently plays for Paul VI, a program with a strong pipeline to Duke.

NBA News / Sneakers on SI / January 21

JR Smith Tees Off Oakley Golf's Fusion Collection

Oakley is opening a new chapter in golf, one built on performance, individuality, culture, and a belief that the future of the sport is defined by evolution, not imitation.

Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / January 20

Rockets put trust in Jabari Smith Jr. ahead of showdown vs. Spurs

The Houston Rockets could address their need for a traditional point guard before the Feb. 5 trade deadline, a vacancy caused by the loss of veteran Fred VanVleet to a preseason knee injury.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / January 19

Jabari Smith Jr. breaks out of slump, leads Rockets to 119-110 victory over Pelicans

Jabari Smith Jr. had been slumping, no doubt. Badly enough that his poor peformances had been directly related to at least a few losses, and some fans had been growing impatient with the 22-year-old’s development.

Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / January 18

Jabari Smith Jr., Kevin Durant power Rockets past Pelicans

Jabari Smith Jr. scored a season-high 32 points, Kevin Durant moved into sixth place on the career scoring list and Amen Thompson provided support with an all-around display as the Houston Rockets claimed a 119-110 victory over the visiting New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday.

College Basketball News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / January 15

‘Toss Up’ SEC Team Competing for 5-Star Duke Target

Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer and his staff currently sit with the No. 1 overall 2026 recruiting class according to 247Sports, highlighted by three commitments from 5-star prospects.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 14

Spurs demons exorcised, Thunder out for 5th straight win vs. Rockets

Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. was in the throes of another poor shooting performance on Tuesday against the Chicago Bulls, the latest in a slump that began when the calendar turned.

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College Basketball News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / January 11

Blue Devils Remain in Mix for 2026 Candidate Jordan Smith

Jon Scheyer and Duke basketball have done an excellent job recruiting the 2026 high school class. Scheyer has already secured four commitments, including three five-star prospects and one four-star recruit.

Miami Heat News / Athlon Sports / January 11

NBA 2K26 Rolls Out New Face Scan Updates—But One Star Is Still Missing

If NBA 2K26 were handing out glow-ups, Patch 4.0 would be the episode where half the cast gets a makeover—and the main character somehow misses the chair.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 9

Rockets’ Jabari Smith Jr. has regressed despite Kevin Durant’s arrival

When the Houston Rockets selected Jabari Smith Jr. third overall in the 2022 NBA Draft, some believed it was a steal. Smith had been discussed as a potential No.

Golden State Warriors News / Hardwood Heroics / January 9

'Bro What? It’s Peak Hypocrisy': NBA Fans Crush JR Smith’s Cop Analogy to Justify Draymond Green Punching Jordan Poole

Draymond Green-Jordan Poole punch incident refuses to fade from NBA syllabus. Fans have been divided since reports leaked the shocking footage in October 2022, and the mixed chatter continues even four years later. Now, JR Smith has reignited the debate with a double-standard take that left everyone scratching their heads.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 30

JJ Redick Wants Nick Smith Jr. To Be Aggressive

Luka Doncic led the way and LeBron James had another strong outing, but it was two-way contract player Nick Smith Jr. who gave the Los Angeles Lakers an extra boost in their win over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night to snap their three-game losing streak.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 29

Nick Smith Jr. Remained Confident, Ready To Make Most Of Opportunity

With the Los Angeles Lakers missing both Austin Reaves and Gabe Vincent — the former for at least four weeks — Nick Smith Jr. knew that his number was going to be called.

Jordan Smith Jr. Powers Duke Pipeline School to Top Ranking

The Paul VI Catholic High School (Va.) Panthers, featuring a potential Duke basketball recruiting prize in elite combo guard Jordan Smith Jr., have recorded only one loss this season.

Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / December 25

Dorian Finney-Smith Could Make Rockets Debut Today

Veteran forward Dorian Finney-Smith could make his Rockets debut today when Houston faces the Lakers. He’s listed as questionable to play, according to Real GM.

Dallas Mavericks News / Scoop B / November 15

Dennis Smith Jr. to Join Wisconsin Herd

Point guard Dennis Smith Jr. is headed to the Wisconsin Herd, the G League affiliate of the Milwaukee Bucks per sources. The move comes shortly after the 27-year-old guard was waived by the Dallas Mavericks last month.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 4

Nick Smith Jr. Came Up Big For Lakers Against Trail Blazers Despite Battling Illness

The Los Angeles Lakers have developed a reputation for rehabbing players’ values and their latest reclamation project appears to be Nick Smith Jr. The Lakers signed Smith to a two-way deal in free agency after he was waived by the Charlotte Hornets, a surprising move considering he was a first-round pick just two years ago.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / September 19

Can Dennis Smith Jr. Complete NBA Comeback With Mavs?

It’s a tale that’s far from unique for Dennis Smith Jr., but there was once a time he was viewed as a potential franchise cornerstone. Hindsight being 20/20, it sounds unbelievable now.

Louisville Cardinals News / Louisville Cardinals on SI / September 16

Report: Five-Star '27 Wing Gabe Nesmith to Visit Louisville

The Louisville men's basketball program is continuing to get some of the top high school prospects in the country on campus for visits. Gabe Nesmith, a five-star prospect in the Class of 2027, is set to take an unofficial visit to the Cardinals later this fall, according to League Ready's Sam Kayser.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / September 3

Five-Star Jordan Smith Jr. Poised to Draw Elite Attention From Duke

Jordan Smith Jr., the 6-foot-2 shooting guard from Paul VI Catholic in Virginia, welcomed Duke head coach Jon Scheyer for an in-home visit Thursday, a source told Rivals Joe Tipton.