Tyrese Maxey tries running pups Howie and Spike through the agility course at the National Dog Show
Through 272 games (22%) of the 25-26 season, fouls and free throws per game are the highest they’ve been in 20 years. Stan Van Gundy reports from talking to coaches that they are copying OKC and teaching defense differently. They no longer prioritize avoiding fouls in favor of forcing more turnovers
[Instagram] - Sacramento King’s season ticket holder who was escorted out of yesterday’s game
Is Zion Williamsson one of the biggest underachievers during 21st Century?
[Charania] Just in: Thunder All-NBA guard Jalen Williams is off the injury report and will make his season debut against the Phoenix Suns on Friday night in OKC, multiple sources tell ESPN. Williams recovered from wrist surgery after playing through a torn ligament in the 2025 title run.
Steven Adams discussing Thanksgiving
Mark Cuban on losing to Miami in 2006 NBA Finals: “We should have won. Someone brought it up to me yesterday. They’re like, ‘Yeah, you think Dwyane Wade beat you?’ I’m like, ‘No, Bennett Salvatore beat us.’ For those who don’t know, he’s a ref. And I stand by that.”
[Brandin Podziemski] responds to Jimmy Butler’s comments that the team needs to care more: “I think we all care. Obviously, it looks a little bit worse cause we lost and we’ve been losing.”
[Lowlights] Zach LaVine with a braindead pass to an opponent on the backcourt, and then he turns the ball over 20 seconds later (with a replay)
“What are a couple things you’re thankful for?” — [Nikola Jokic] “Oh my God”
In 2011 Kevin Durant won the scoring title averaging 27.7ppg. This season there are 13 players averaging more than that
Former MIP candidate Devonte Graham debuts in Eurolegaue and ignites 20k fans in Belgrade Arena.
A fan hits a half-court shot for $5,000 two nights ago, in Miami.
[Lowlight] Zach Lavine turns the ball over 30s into the game with a careless pass
[Lowlight] Brandin Podziemski misses three clutch free throws in a row. There was a lane violation during the 2nd attempt, he got another chance, and then overcorrects his two previous attempts that went short
Tyrese Maxey just completed in the national dog show
Doris Burke: “You know how young people say you better come right. Well, they are coming right tonight”
SGA has now reached the highest EPM peak in NBA history at +10.9. The record before was +10.8 by 2016 Curry.
[Lowlight] Zach Lavine’s second turnover, only 20s later after his first
“For what? For what?” — Erik Spoelstra gets showered with water in the locker room and didn’t realize the team was celebrating him winning his 800th game
[Lowlight] Vince Williams Jr. holds his X button for too long. Grizzlies and Pelicans commentaries
[Highlight] Jalen Suggs keeps trying to recreate the Wade-LeBron photo. From the win two nights ago, and from Nov. 29, 2023!
We’re about 20% through the season and Austin Reaves is 13th in points and 11th in assists. Has he made the leap to consensus all star?
Devin Booker on Chris Paul announcing his retirement: “Just the Ultimate Competitor. Ultimate Winner. I’m happy he’ll be able to get his flowers that he deserves. Should be every arena that he goes to because he’s changed the landscape of the NBA Forever.”
[Charania] The Golden State Warriors anticipate Stephen Curry will miss around a week or a little more with a quad contusion suffered Wednesday night, sources tell ESPN. He’s believed to have avoided any serious issue. Return will depend on how quad responds to treatment.
Game was delayed after a Kings fan randomly goes ballistic to the Kings bench
[Highlight] LaMelo Ball completes the pass of the year to Jalen Brunson
[Jimmy Butler] on the 10-10 Warriors: “We don’t box out. We don’t go with the scouting report. We let anybody do whatever they want — open shots, get into the paint, free throws. It’s just sad.”
Just saw another “fattest disappointment ever” thread re: Zion Williamson… of y’all remember Stanley Roberts?
[OKC Thunder Youtube] Reporter: “Are the cup games more competitive?” Shai: “A little bit, you can win money. They should do that for every game.”
[Highlight] Brandon Ingram proves why he’s a hooper’s hooper, getting the final bucket of the game with a clutch 2 to put the Raptors in the lead | Pacers fail to score on the final possession with 0.6 on the clock
GloRilla’s reaction after Brandon Ingram scored the game winning shot against the Pacers.
Jalen Brunson: “We used to cut my mom’s socks and make them as shooting sleeves because of Allen Iverson… he’s one of the GOATs for sure.”
I want the NBA to have a family skills challenge all star weekend
[Highlight] Potential Flagrant Act By Gobert Towards Hartenstein
[Highlight] The rookie Cedric Coward with a big clutch block on Yves Missi dunk attempt (with replays). Grizzlies and Pelicans commentaries
Reed Sheppard with a career high points in the win vs Warriors: 31 PTS 9 REB 5 AST 1 STL 2 BLK on 48/33/75 shooting.
[Post Game Thread] The Durant-less Houston Rockets (12-4) comeback to defeat the Golden State Warriors (10-10), 104-100.
SGA is averaging 33/5/7/2 on 55/41/90 (68% TS) this season (33 MPG), and is on pace to break the record for single-season EPM.
[Highlight] Shai scores 15th straight OKC point despite perfect defense by Anthony Edwards
[Draymond Green] “Our defense is shit…We are individually — I know everyone likes to twist words — I said WE are individually fucking awful… I ain’t a big keep the spirit up guy. That ain’t my department. I motherfuck you.”
[Highlight] Jakob Poeltl blocks former teammate Pascal Siakam’s shot attempt, leading to Brandon Ingram’s game winner on the other end featuring a cameo by GloRilla
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Miles Bridges on the crowd cheering for the opposing team in their home arena:
“I hate it. I hate it a lot. It happens when the Knicks come, it happens when the Lakers come… I hate it, but we didn’t do anything to shut them up.”
The entire Raptors team picks their GOAT in an incredible team interview video, offering a rare look at active NBA players giving their honest opinions on other active NBA players
[Highlight] Reed Sheppard drops a career-high 31 PTS, 9 REB, 5 AST, and 2 BLK in win over the Warriors
Who has the single Best Value Contract in the NBA right now?