[Charania] Just In: The NBA has suspended Philadelphia 76ers’ Paul George for 25 games for violating the league’s anti-drug policy.
[Charania] Just In: The NBA has suspended Philadelphia 76ers’ Paul George for 25 games for violating the league’s anti-drug policy.
Nikola Jokić gives a wink and a smile to a young Nuggets fan
[Draymond Green] appears nervous when asked about Giannis trade rumors: “I’ve been here for 14 years, I have no reason to sit and worry, so it is what it is… I ain’t losing no sleep though. I slept great last night. I slept longer than I’ve slept in a long time. Sleep’s well, sleeping’s good.”
[Slater] According to team sources, everyone on the Warriors’ roster besides star guard Stephen Curry, including Draymond Green, is vulnerable as the front office chases Antetokounmpo and figures out how best to reorient the roster in the late stages of Curry’s career.
[Highlight] Chris Boucher wanted a bucket in his first game since 11⁄23. Made one at the buzzer to cap a blowout win and Russell Westbrook didn’t like it… at first. Chris explained the situation, Westbrook understood and embraced him. All good!
Windhorst: “I’ve seen 3 teenagers before Cooper Flagg who have been blown away impressive to me. One was LeBron, one was Luka Doncic and one was Victor Wembanyama. When it comes to the way Cooper Flagg can control the game on both ends of the floor, the only one he compares to is LeBron”
Epstein’s strange interest in Joakim Noah…
[Highlight] Nikola Jokic with a slick one handed behind the back pass to set up Payton Watson
[Highlight] Another one. Desmond Bane shoves Immanuel Quickley to the ground right before he goes up for a layup
Luka Doncic with a triple double at half- 26/11/11 on 80% TS
Nikola Jokic on missing games: “Watching just the game, it was taking so much of my energy like I was yelling at the TV. I was so emotionally empty after the games and then I decided like last 2 games I’m just gonna try to chill and like watch the game”
Nikola Jokic checks out after return from injury: 31 PTS, 12 REB, 5 AST, 3 STL, 8-11 FG
KD on potentially reaching top 3 in points: “Top 3-4 you need to play at least 20 years for that, and still be at that level for 15+. If I end up there that’s cool, but as a kid I just wanted to be in the league. Everything else has been a cherry on top, but I’m just excited to still be in the NBA”
Draymond Green brings his kid to meet up with Cade Cunningham at the end of the game
[Leigh Ellis] asked Kevin Durant, who is currently 6th all-time in scoring, if he thinks he could catch Kareem and end up 2nd. (He did the math to show him what he needs)
[Lowlight] Colin Murray-Boyles pulls a Ben Simmons for one of the worst plays of the season
Giannis Antetokounmpo on Instagram: “Trojan, what’s up? I’m curious to see if your product works. 👀😂
[Highlight] LeBron drives and finishes with the left
[Highlight] Ayton Lobs it up to Lebron who throws it down with his left hand!
Dr. Jonathan Glashow, the man who performed the latest knee surgeries on Joel Embiid and Kawhi Leonard, has a special message for Sixers fans after they flooded his reviews with 5 stars.
[Highlight] Nikola Jokić receives a standing ovation from the Nuggets crowd as his night ends in his return from injury: 31 PTS, 12 REB, 5 AST.
LeBron puts Luka in a chokehold
[Post Game Thread] The Denver Nuggets (33-16) defeat the Los Angeles Clippers (22-25), 122-109 as Nikola Jokic has 31/12/5 in his return from injury!
[Highlight] Nikola Jokić delivers a brilliant behind-the-back dime to a cutting Peyton Watson for the two-handed slam dunk
The Bucks have won just 54% of their regular season games since firing Bud, and have went 3-8 in their playoff games. With Bud they won 66% of their regular season games and went 39-26 in their playoff games). As someone who was completely against firing Bud, I feel completely vindicated.
[Stein/Fischer] The Golden State Warriors’ package for Giannis Antetokounmpo is unlikely to include Jimmy Butler.
Derrick Rose says he doesn’t want the Bulls to give him a statue after seeing Dwyane Wade’s statue
The Suns have beaten the Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers on back to back nights without Devin Booker.
[Scotto] The Phoenix Suns, who are seeking power forward depth, are among several teams that have checked in on San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan. Suns center Nick Richards was brought up during exploratory talks, sources said.
[Highlight] Bronny James explodes in transition for the fastbreak slam dunk
[Charania] Statement from 76ers’ Paul George to ESPN:
[Charania] Denver’s Nikola Jokic – out since Dec. 29 with a knee injury – plans to return tonight against the Los Angeles Clippers at home, sources tell ESPN. Jokic now is in position to also play in Sunday’s showdown vs. Oklahoma City in Denver and be eligible for the season awards.
Luka Doncic today in the win over the Wizards: 37 PTS | 11 REB | 13 AST in 31 minutes on 13-21 FG, 6-13 from 3, 5-7 at the line. He was a +21
[Scotto] The Kings and Cavaliers have discussed a trade framework that would send De’Andre Hunter to Sacramento in exchange for Keon Ellis, Dennis Schröder, and Dario Saric
[Stein/Fischer] The Portland Trail Blazers have expressed interest in acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo.
LeBron James on where he ranks his dunks from tonight: “I’ll let my LeBron faithful fan group rate ‘em. I love those guys”
This season, 9.3% of LeBron James’ field-goal attempts have been dunks, which is his highest rate since the 2016–17 season (11.2%), and the 4th highest in his career
Luka Doncic in the 1st Quarter- 16/7/7 and 2 steals
[Post Game Thread] The Phoenix Suns (30-19) defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers (29-21), 126-113 as Dillon Brooks drops 27pts on 9-14 shooting
[Highlight] In his first game since December 29th, 2025, Nikola Jokić (31 PTS, 12 REB, 5 AST, 3 STL) becomes the first player in NBA history to record a 30/10/5 game in fewer than 25 minutes played as the Nuggets defeat the Clippers, 122-109.
[Highlight] Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray run the two-man game, resulting in Jokić’s crafty behind-the-back move and finish at the rim
[Highlight] The Wizards Puppy racing half time goes disastrously yet has an incredible ending as 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐨𝐧 makes the insane comeback to win
[Highlight] Suns go old school with a No Dribble Fast Break 🔥
[Highlight] Uncle Bron schooling young blood Alex Sarr. An over 20 year age difference between the two.
[Grange] Anonymous NBA exec says he wouldn’t trade Scottie Barnes for Giannis: “One guy is 31 and he’s going to want that extension and the other is 24 and you have him for four more years after this one. Is Giannis going to be the better player over those years? I don’t know about that.”
Giannis Antetokounmpo is officially disqualified for All NBA Team Selection this season (He was First Team All NBA from 2019 - 2025)
Luka Doncic is the first player to record 16+ PTS, 7+ REB, and 7+ AST in the play-by-play era (1997-98) in any quarter!