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On TwitterJonathan Kuminga shows out in Warriors return
It took a season-ending injury to Jimmy Butler for Jonathan Kuminga to get back on the floor for the Golden State Warriors. His 20-point performance in the team's 145-127 loss to the Toronto Raptors showed he may have an NBA future after all.
Jalen Green's return makes Suns serious contenders
Now that Green is back from a hamstring strain that cost him all but two games, the Suns are a legitimate threat in the Western Conference.
Jaylon Tyson does it all for short-handed Cavaliers against 76ers
The short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers needed every one of Tyson's 39 points Friday night. That is, until the game's crucial moment, when he delivered an assist on the game-winning dunk.
Warriors leaders distancing themselves from Jonathan Kuminga pick
Jonathan Kuminga has demanded a trade from the Golden State Warriors, signaling the imminent end of his nearly five seasons with the team. Some of his bosses are trying to convey they were never fans of the Kuminga choice in the first place.
Anthony Black's 'Dunk of the Year' lifts Magic to win over Grizzlies
The Orlando Magic were locked in a tight battle with the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday — until Anthony Black lowered the boom with a powerful dunk over four defenders.
Spurs make dramatic cuts after loss to Thunder
It's a sign that the Spurs, losers of four of their last six games, are deciding to get rid of extraneous distractions and get serious at the season's midway point.
Jonathan Kuminga makes NBA's least surprising trade demand
Kuminga has been in a difficult situation for his entire career after the Warriors selected him with the No. 7 pick in the 2021 draft, then made a surprising run to the 2022 title.
DeMar DeRozan leading the Kings back from the dead
After a humiliating 137-103 loss to their Northern California rivals capped off a seven-game losing streak, the Sacramento Kings looked like the worst team in the NBA.
Jaylon Tyson is solving the Cavaliers' small forward problem
The Cleveland Cavaliers have four members of their starting lineup who have made an All-Star team. They may have finally landed on the lineup's ideal fifth member.
Sixers star Tyrese Maxey may pop up as All-Star starter
Tyrese Maxey averages 30.9 points for the surprising Philadelphia 76ers. The Sixers are pushing for his All-Star selection using his favorite snack.
Rich Paul is right about Lakers' Austin Reaves
LeBron James had to walk back comments that his agent made about the Los Angeles Lakers trading his longest-tenured teammate. Still, Rich Paul may be right about the future of Austin Reaves in Los Angeles.
Suns' Dillon Brooks delivers another poorly timed flagrant foul
For a player who has helped the Suns so much with his 21.3 points per game and tough defense, Brooks has managed to hurt his team at the worst possible moments.
Anthony Davis won't need surgery after all
Anthony Davis took issue with ESPN's report that his hand injury would require surgery. He was vindicated when a second doctor determined the Dallas Mavericks big man could be re-evaluated in six weeks.
New Anthony Davis injury adds to long list of maladies
Davis may have played his last game of the season for the Dallas Mavericks after news that he requires surgery on his injured hand.
What tank? Pacers shock Celtics for third straight win
Five days ago, the Indiana Pacers were the NBA's worst team. After shocking the Boston Celtics Monday night, they've moved to second-worst — and they're gaining on the Sacramento Kings.
Warriors HC Steve Kerr seems committed to bad starting lineup
The Golden State Warriors' newest starting lineup has been getting definitively outscored over the past month. Head coach Steve Kerr is in no hurry to change it.
2020 Russell Westbrook trade led to timing of Trae Young deal for Wizards
The Washington Wizards didn't have a lot of competitors when they dealt for Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young. They still made the move a month before the trade deadline.
Brutal Anthony Davis injury tanks his already-questionable trade value
Another Anthony Davis injury may have postponed any Dallas Mavericks trade plans until the summer.
Three trade destinations for Grizzlies' Ja Morant
Three years ago, it felt like Ja Morant would be a member of the Memphis Grizzlies for life. But after injuries, scandals, disappointing postseasons and a coaching change, the Grizzlies are considering trade offers for their two-time All-Star guard.
Former No. 1 pick could be key to Hawks' pursuit of Anthony Davis
If the Hawks want Davis, they may have to use a former No. 1 pick to get the deal done.
Why Trae Young is a positive addition to the Wizards
Young and the Hawks didn't have a lot of better options than the Wizards, and the Wizards could do a lot worse than Young.
Pistons are fouling their way to the top of the NBA
Committing a lot of fouls is generally considered a bad thing in the NBA. The Detroit Pistons, just like last year's NBA champions, are showing that being one of the league leaders in fouls doesn't keep you from being one of the league leaders overall.
Warriors can't continue using ejections as motivation
Steve Kerr got ejected in the fourth quarter of the Golden State Warriors' 103-102 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night. While the team came close to pulling off a big comeback, the Warriors' ejection-as-motivation strategy simply isn't sustainable in the long term.
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.
Hornets crush Thunder on boards in stunning upset
With the 30-6 Oklahoma City Thunder hosting the Charlotte Hornets, you might have expected a blowout. Just not one with the Hornets on the winning side.
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