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On TwitterTransition defense, or lack thereof, is killing the Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers have a new head coach and a new defensive scheme, and the same old problems with transition defense. Sunday night, the opposing coach bailed them out.
Watch: Sam Hauser beats the buzzer for point differential
Usually when a team has a two-possession lead in the final seconds, it doesn't need a buzzer-beater. But thanks to the NBA Cup’s scoring system, Sam Hauser’s last-second shot Friday could be huge.
Hawks punch ticket to NBA Cup quarters by taking down East contender
The Atlanta Hawks are 9-11, but three of those wins are against the two best teams in the Eastern Conference.
Watch: Josh Green's clutch three takes too long to go down in Hornets loss
With three seconds left in the game Friday, Josh Green made an important three-pointer. But it took so long to go through the hoop time ran out.
76ers' terrible start is great news for Thunder as old trade comes back to haunt Philly
One thing that's certain is that Thunder fans and GM Sam Presti will keep hoping the 76ers remain bad.
Hornets rookie emerges in loss to Heat
He finished with 17 points and three steals, helping his team erase a 17-point Miami lead in the final nine minutes.
Rockets center takes over in OT to beat 76ers
It's the second straight game where he has started slowly and crushed his opponents late.
Watch: Amen Thompson helps Rockets steal win in Minnesota
Tuesday night, Amen Thompson and the Houston Rockets rode a big defensive effort to beat the Wolves in overtime, 117-111.
Watch: Lakers give up another big third quarter run vs. Suns
Lakers head coach JJ Redick might want to rethink his halftime speeches after his team got rocked in the third quarter again.
Watch: Bucks' Damian Lillard scorches the Heat to start NBA Cup showdown
With Giannis Antetokounmpo out for the Bucks' NBA Cup battle with the Heat on Tuesday, Damian Lillard knew the offense depended on him. In the first quarter, it almost completely did.
Jae Crowder close to joining Kings two years after holdout with Suns
Before the 2022-23 season, Jae Crowder refused to play for the Phoenix Suns. Two years later, it took until the week of Thanksgiving before he was close to securing an NBA job.
Joel Embiid's health might not be manageable for 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers had an ambitious plan to protect Joel Embiid's health this season. But as their star prepares to miss his third straight game, getting a healthy Embiid could be rare this season.
Karl-Anthony Towns continues to torment Nuggets MVP
Nikola Jokic may have won three of the last four NBA MVP awards, but he's on a three-game losing streak against Karl-Anthony Towns.
Watch: Pistons' Jaden Ivey wins it at the buzzer vs. Raptors
Jaden Ivey made a lot of shots Monday night. None bigger was the one he hit at the buzzer.
Sixers get season-saving performance from rookie guard
The rookie declared "I'm the Rookie of the Year" after nailing a dagger three with 1:44 to go that gave Philly a 12-point lead. It was a bold proclamation, but one that the 20-year-old has been backing up.
Eliminating NBA conferences is a bad idea
With the NBA preparing to expand by two teams, some executives from Western Conference clubs think the NBA might eliminate conferences entirely and seed the playoffs 1-16. That's a dramatic solution to a problem that doesn't really exist.
Rudy Gobert's petulance costs Timberwolves in loss to Raptors
His angry reaction derailed his team and opened the door for a Raptors upset.
Watch: Franz Wagner's deep three sinks Lakers
The Orlando Magic have adjusted to losing Paolo Banchero with one simple strategy: Let the Wagner brothers cook.
CBA restrictions make replacing injured guard difficult for Warriors
The Golden State Warriors lost De'Anthony Melton for the season with an ACL tear. Despite having access to the Disabled Player Exception, the league's new CBA won't allow the Warriors to utilize it to get a replacement.
Raptors swingman thriving in his hometown
RJ Barrett is developing into a very nice player for the Toronto Raptors this season. When he plays at home, he looks like a superstar.
Young Hornets star celebrates birthday early with career game
Brandon Miller doesn't officially turn 22 until Friday, but he celebrated Thursday night with the best game of his young career.
Paul George injury continues nightmare season for 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers waited all season to get their All-Star trio of Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid and Paul George on the floor together. The Big Three lasted just over one half.
Injuries are derailing the Suns' season once again
Without its Big Three healthy, this Phoenix team is very ordinary.
Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo overcomes team's shooting woes to down Bulls
The Milwaukee Bucks couldn't make their threes Wednesday night against the Chicago Bulls. So Giannis Antetokounmpo turned up the inside shooting.
Warriors lose key guard for season with ACL tear
One week after De'Anthony Melton earned a spot as the Golden State Warriors starting point guard, his season ended with an ACL tear.
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