Shelburne: “The Clippers have a very good front office”. Ireland: “Says who? Everybody keeps saying that. Based on what? They lose all the time. They just lose, lose, lose. You are an apologist for the Clippers. How can a logical person not say, these guys are bad at their jobs.”
[Canellis] Giannis and his representatives reached out to the Bulls about a potential deal, and the Bulls said they weren’t interested. They were not interested in breaking up their young core or changing their course of direction
[Highlight] Westbrook getting heckled by rocket fans, King fan stands up for Russ “Hey leave Russ alone!”
Luka Dončić has become a father for the second time. 26-year-old Dončić, who reportedly arrived in Slovenia yesterday, and his fiancée Anamaria Goltes are said to have welcomed a baby girl.
[Franko] Lastly, Dončić is likely to miss most, if not all, of the upcoming Eastern road trip due to traveling to Slovenia for the birth of his second child.
[Charania] Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to be sidelined for approximately 2 to 4 weeks with a right calf strain, sources tell ESPN.
[Vorkunov] The Cleveland Cavaliers have been fined $250,000 by the NBA for violating the league’s player participation policy. NBA says Cavaliers sat Darius Garland in the nationally televised game of the back to back instead of during a non national TV game
Jayson Tatum on playing with his son Deuce: “He turned 8, I’m 27, it’s like damn can I play 10 more years? I can easily do that. So if it works out it would be cool.”
[Vardon] Sources around the NBA share the Clippers’ belief that the league’s ongoing investigation [into Kawhi Leonard, Steve Ballmer and Aspiration] ultimately will NOT uncover wrongdoing.
[Highlight] SGA Quarter Season Bag Work
Marcus and Markieff Morris wouldn’t help their teams with scouting reports on each other and would instead share what their teams had on them: “I wanted to win, but I wanted [Markieff] to play good…I would find out the scouting report and I’m telling bro…They gonna guard you going left—go right”
Boogie on Clippers/CP3: “It’s hard to register why you have a problem w/leadership & accountability. If you came into this season talking about competing for a chip, all of those things come w/it…hard conversations…days your leader is chirping at you & you just gotta accept it. So I’m confused.”
The Sixers just went on a 22-0 run against the Warriors in the first quarter. In that time, the score jumped from 5-5 to 27-5 over the span of 7 minutes! They finished the first up 30-10.
Fox Chicago’s Lou Canellis: ““I can tell you that the Lakers inquired and Luka Dončić himself inquired, trying to see if the Lakers could work out a deal with the Milwaukee Bucks”
[ESPN] Sources from several teams told ESPN they were meeting soon to discuss a potential trade package for Giannis Antetokounmpo, targeting Dec. 15, when players across the league who signed this past offseason can be moved.
[Brett Siegel] Mavericks’ Dereck Lively: Considered out indefinitely
[Stat] The 2025-26 Denver Nuggets have become only the 3rd team in NBA history to feature three different 50-point scorers in a single season, joining the ‘62 Lakers and ‘19 Warriors.
Draymond Green (Steph not playing) will not return tonight
[Highlight] Luke Kornet with a huge clutch block to end the game
[Murray] How Chris Paul’s short-lived reunion with the LA Clippers fell apart. Sources say Paul had several meetings recently with Clippers officials regarding their concerns with his approach, with one source indicating that there was a request for him to stop with the “locker room lawyering.”
Anthony Edwards is on pace to break Steph Curry’s all-time 3P record by age 33
A Warriors fan told Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to stop flopping for free throws, and SGA politely signing and smiling to his fans
De’Aaron Fox since Wemby went out: 27/4/7 with 1.6 steals on 49/41/83 splits (62% TS). Spurs are 7-2 in that stretch
[Highlight] Tidjane Salaun has one of the defensive possessions of all time
[Video]Bam is glad to have a better locker room this season:“Being thankful we have a great locker room, in the past I’ve been part of bad locker rooms and that affected everything on the court…when I get be around my teammates, I consider them like my brothers…
Elden Campbell Cause Of Death Revealed … Accidental Drowning
5 possible Giannis trade ideas from ESPN’s Bobby Marks: (ATL) Trae, Risacher, 4 firsts; (HOU) Sengun, FVV, 2027 Suns pick; (NYK) Towns + 3 first round swaps; (SAS) Castle, Barnes, 3 firsts; (GSW) Draymond, Kuminga, 4 firsts
Warriors in the first quarter tonight: 10 pts, 4-25 FG, 2-16 3PT, 0-0 FT
[Vardon] “I woke up and saw it on social media… I’m just as confused and shocked as you,” Harden said. “I read a little bit about it in the morning,” added Leonard. “I didn’t even know what Chris was talking about (on social media). I had to re-read the message and see what was going on.”
[Highlight] Referee gets Herro right in the balls
[Injury] Giannis Antetokounmpo appears to suffer a non-contact leg injury early in the game against the Pistons. He walked to the locker room on his own power.
Tyrese Maxey outscored the Warriors 12-10 in the first quarter
Zach Edey in the road trip for the Grizzlies (4 games) 19.3⁄16.5 with 2.8 blocks on 70.6 FG%
[The Athletic] The Clippers staff and players grew tired and were at their “wit’s end” with Paul’s constant “locker room lawyering”: “Paul’s critiques came off like grating criticisms that were unwelcome while the team was trying to find itself while playing through injury, league sources said.”
Marc Spears on Chris Paul: “Does he want to retire, is he done? I was told absolutely not.”
[Lowe] “The Heat can trade 2 1st-round picks. The negotiations begin and end with Kel’el Ware… It’s Kel’el Ware or bust and Ware is making a huge leap, future All-Star player, I don’t think that’s an exaggeration. But if it’s Ware+Herro+Rozier+2 1sts+Swaps, I still think other teams can beat that.”
Since the Mavs fired Nico, Klay Thompson is averaging 14.7 PPG on 40.7% from 3.
[Charania] Just in: Giannis Antetokounmpo and his agent Alex Saratsis have started conversations with the Milwaukee Bucks about the two-time NBA MVP’s future – and discussing whether his best fit is staying or elsewhere, sources tell ESPN. A resolution is expected in the coming weeks.
[Highlight] Marques Johnson uses colorful language to express his disbelief that KPJ getting smacked in the head is confirmed as a common foul
[Highlight] Luke Kornet comes up with the game-saving block for the Spurs as they beat the Magic, 114-112 in Orlando.
[Mavs Pr] Mavericks center Dereck Lively II, who has been sidelined due to swelling and discomfort in his right foot, is currently seeking multiple opinions on the next steps in his treatment process. Further updates will be provided as appropriate.
Jamal Murray in a Denver win: 52/6/4 on 76⁄90.9⁄80 splits. Went 10⁄11 from 3.
[Turner] Paul called out fellow Clippers players, coaches and president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank during his current stint with the team, a league source told The Times. The person added that Paul apologized, but “everyone was fed up.” It is unlikely Paul will sign with another team
[Highlight] Myles Turner posterizes Isaiah Stewart
Anthony Edwards 2025-26 Clutch Tape — 41 Clutch Points on 15⁄22 (68%) Shooting
[Highlight] The Atlanta Hawks ‘404 Crew’ fan section are chanting “Where’s Chris Paul?” as the Clippers are at the free throw line
[Charania] Chris Paul and his leadership style clashed with the Clippers, sources tell ESPN. Paul has been vocal in holding management, coaches and players accountable, which the team felt became disruptive. Specifically: Ty Lue was not on speaking terms with Paul for several weeks.
[Windhorst] The Milwaukee Bucks are NOT expected to open up a Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes to the entire league. Antetokounmpo will get to pick a team and Milwaukee will try their best to get a trade done with his preferred team.