Kon Knueppel has overtaken Cooper Flagg to become No. 1 on the NBA Rookie Ladder.
[Holmes] Multiple people said Jeanie privately mused about not giving (LeBron) James a contract extension and, later that year, even about trading James… when the Lakers drafted James’ son Bronny with the 55th pick in the 2024 draft, Jeanie privately remarked that James should be grateful
[Murdock] Warriors assistant coaches have been operating under the assumption that Steve Kerr, who is in the last year of his contract, will not be with the team next season. His assistants are surveying the league to secure jobs for next year.
[Highlight] Scooby throws down a mean 360 dunk
LeBron James is working on something in front of the Nuggets bench
Mike Dunleavy Jr. on Jonathan Kuminga’s trade demand: “In terms of demands, when you make a demand, there needs to be demand on the market.”
Katz: “[Spo] sent him a text message with a graphic of Heat legend Dwyane Wade that included Wade’s weight, 222 pounds, and body fat, 6.2 percent. Powell was at 235 and 12 percent, respectively. Accompanied was a not-so-subtle message: ‘Something to think about.’”
[Highlight] Lebron James cuts and throws down his signature jam as the Nuggets arena gets loud!
[OC] Trying to Determine the Best Player to Never Win a Championship
[Highlight] Jamal Murray ends electric quarter with a past half-court heave that Peacock TV misses!
Luka Doncic with a triple-double against Denver: 38 PTS, 13 REB, 10 AST, 2 STL
Quickley just had the most efficient 40+ point game of all time (112.1 TS%)
[Post Game Thread] The Los Angeles Lakers (26-16) finally defeat the shorthanded Denver Nuggets (29-15), 115-107.
Jonathan Kuminga after 16 consecutive DNPs: 20 PTS | 5 REB | 2 AST | 1 STL | 7⁄10 FG | 1⁄3 3PT | 5⁄8 FT | 74% TS | 21 MIN
LeBron James: “Jokic is one of the greatest players to ever play this game.”
[Highlight] Stephon Castle dunks the windmill posterizer on Josh Okogie + the foul!
The Nuggets are getting out-rebounded by an average of 11.5 in 11 games without both of their centers. They’re last in rebounding rate at 44.9% during that time, 28th in second-chance points allowed (17.2), 29th in second-chance points scored (9.1) for league-worst margin of 8.1.
[Highlight] Jamal Murray with a one-handed alley-oop pass to Aaron Gordon for the reverse dunk.
Victor Wembanyama’s tough night in the loss against Rockets: 14 PTS, 5-21 FG, 0-7 3P, 0 BLK, 4 PF, -14, 30 MIN
The Phoenix Suns have already surpassed preseason expectations
[Shelburne] Jalen Brunson called a players-only meeting after New York was blown out at home by Dallas last night. Knicks are now 2-9 in their last 11 games.
Victor Wembanyama with between the legs dunk off the bounce during the warmup, and Bismack Biyombo prevents Jeremy Sochan from going up the ladder in order to help the arena crew in Houston
Joe Mazzulla on when Tatum can return: “I failed medical school”
Knicks Civil War: Brunson vs Towns
[Highlight] V.J Edgecombe gets up to block Jalen Green alley-oop Attempt
[Post Game Thread] The Houston Rockets (26-15) defeat the San Antonio Spurs (30-14), 111-106.
LeBron James on Jamal Murray: “When he’s on the court, he’s an All-Star point guard.”
Keyonte George drops a 40-piece as Jazz defeat Timberwolves: 43 PTS, 3 AST, 2 STL, 39 MIN
The bottom three of four teams in the NBA: Pelicans, Pacers, Nets have 32 wins combined. Six of those wins are against the Bulls.
The Denver Nuggets scored 37 points in the first quarter but only 36 points in the entire second half against the Lakers
Jusuf Nurkić is averaging 18.2⁄13.2⁄5.8⁄1.5⁄0.7 on 66.0 TS% in his last 6 games
“I ain’t doing that. Nah, I’m good.” VJ Edgecombe on competing in the 2026 NBA Dunk Contest.
“Carmelo Anthony won Rookie of the month every month of his rookie season but still lost the Rookie of the year vote to Lebron James.” Except ROTM was a conference specific award and Lebron also won it every single month.What are some other NBA facts that are usually decontextualized/misrepresented?
Jimmy Butler ends his season with 248 FTM to 240 FGM
Kevin Durant on Reed Sheppard: “I’m gonna start expecting nights like this from him.” | Reed Sheppard - 21 PTS (12 in Q4), 4 AST, 4 3PM
[Highlight] Wemby dunks on CLint Capela
The San Antonio Spurs scored 39 points in the first quarter but only 36 points in the entire second half against the Rockets
Metta World Peace Is Friends With The Fan He Fought In the Malice At The Palace LMAO
[Highlight] LeBron James drives down the lane and throws down a powerful slam
JJ Redick was asked if he thinks Jamal Murray is an All Star. “Yes”. Redick turned in his ballot today. Coaches vote for reserves.
[Wright] Steven Adams is “out indefinitely.” It is a “severely sprained ankle[…]Grade 3 or so.” Udoka says the Rockets are still gathering information.
[Post Game Thread] The Toronto Raptors (26-19) defeat the Golden State Warriors (25-20), 145-127 behind Immanuel Quickley’s 40 points
[Highlight] Elite ball movement from the Raptors results in an Ingram three.
[Highlight] Jalen Green shakes Grimes and swishes the step-back 3
[Stein] Golden State’s “preferable” option now is likely to play Jonathan Kuminga for the rest of the season, have him recoup his value, and then attempt to trade him again in the offseason.
Jimmy Butler ends the season with career totals of 1,455 steals and 1,459 turnovers.
[Charania] Breaking: Golden State Warriors star Jimmy Butler has suffered a season-ending torn right ACL, sources tell ESPN.
[Post Game Thread] The Phoenix Suns (27-17) survive the Philadelphia 76ers (23-19), 116-110 as Grayson Allen puts up 16/5/6 and a team high +11