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Oso Ighodaro isn't exactly a household name. But in a 133-98 Suns win over the Pacers on Thursday, he did something only four other NBA players have ever done before.
Hawks continue to thrive without Trae Young
The Atlanta Hawks made moves this summer to surround Young with more players who can defend and make threes. It turns out they don't need Young for the formula to work.
Scottie Barnes hitting new level for surprising Raptors
Barnes is a former Rookie of the Year and one-time All-Star. Now the 24-year-old is looking like a budding superstar for the surprising Toronto Raptors.
Don't let stats fool you: Draymond Green showed he's still an elite defender in Victor Wembanyama matchup
It's hard to grasp that the Golden State Warriors did a good job defending Victor Wembanyama in a game where he had a 31-point triple-double.
Five ways Mavericks can earn back trust of their fans
Firing GM Nico Harrison on Tuesday was a necessary first step for the Mavericks to regain their fans' trust. But there's more work to be done.
Bradley Beal injury makes Norman Powell trade look even worse for Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers traded Norman Powell this summer to avoid giving him an extension and to clear space for Bradley Beal. With Beal facing season-ending surgery, that gamble is looking bad.
Mavericks might blow up their team, but not anytime soon
The most likely trade candidates are a trio of veterans: Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson.
Kings don't get it right after coach's big speech
Sacramento Kings coach Doug Christie addressed the media before Tuesday's game against the Denver Nuggets and declared that his team was "gonna get it right" despite a 3-7 start.
Ajay Mitchell has the NBA's best contract
After an injury-marred rookie season where he averaged 6.5 points in 36 games, the Oklahoma City Thunder committed to Ajay Mitchell with a three-year, $8.7M contract. That's paying off in a big way.
Mavericks mess is another example of 'new owner syndrome'
The Dallas Mavericks fired GM Nico Harrison on Tuesday, but his most controversial trade was made with the full backing of new team governor Patrick Dumont.
Cooper Flagg's mother clarifies stance on Nico Harrison
Harrison was fired as GM of the Mavericks on Tuesday morning.
Nico Harrison was doomed by more than Luka Doncic trade
While fans were most upset by Harrison trading superstar Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis, plenty of other decisions doomed the general manager.
Andrew Wiggins ruins Donovan Mitchell's buzzer-beater with one of his own
On a Monday night full of buzzer-beaters in the NBA, Donovan Mitchell drilled a three with 0.4 seconds left in overtime. He only got to enjoy his big shot for a moment before Andrew Wiggins answered with a game-winning, buzzer-beating dunk.
The Daniss system: Unheralded guard saves Pistons with huge shots
You could be forgiven if you'd never heard of Daniss Jenkins before Monday night. After he saved the Detroit Pistons in only his 13th career game, the Pistons — and the Washington Wizards — won't forget him anytime soon.
Desmond Bane breaks out of shooting slump at the perfect moment
Desmond Bane was 0-5 from three-point range for the first 47:59 of Monday's game and shooting 26% from deep on the season. He picked the perfect time to finally make one.
Nic Claxton's boast has come back to haunt him
Back in January 2023, Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton boasted to reporters that he'd never lost to the New York Knicks. Since that statement, Claxton and the Nets haven't beaten them.
Board man gets paid: How Jalen Duren is flourishing in a contract year
Jalen Duren and the Detroit Pistons didn't agree on a rookie extension before the season began. Now, Duren is setting himself for a big contract with a breakout fourth season — especially on the boards.
Keon Ellis can't get on the court for defense-less Kings
Based on advanced stats, Ellis is one of the most valuable defensive players on the Kings.
Turnovers are killing Magic early in the season
If they can't solve their turnover issues soon, a promising season might start slipping away from the Magic.
Unheralded Lakers pickup could have big impact this season
Nick Smith, Jr. was dumped by the Charlotte Hornets this summer. Now on a two-way deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, the 21-year-old could have a big impact this season.
NBA Europe aims for big cities, not basketball cities
The NBA announced the locations of the 12 permanent teams in NBA Europe.
Five NBA coaches already on the hot seat
The NBA season is only three weeks old, but multiple teams are already in trouble.
Bradley Beal reminds Suns why they bought him out
After the Phoenix Suns gave him $96M to go away, Beal had a chance to show his old team what it was missing Thursday night. Unfortunately for the Los Angeles Clippers, Beal did most of the missing.
Blazers hand Thunder first loss with huge fourth quarter
The Blazers used an incredible fourth quarter performance to hand the reigning champions their first loss of the season.
Lakers slow down, foul out Victor Wembanyama in gritty win
NBA teams have figured out a way to slow down Victor Wembanyama in the past two games.
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