[Highlight] Westbrook getting heckled by rocket fans, King fan stands up for Russ “Hey leave Russ alone!”
[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.
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.
[Highlight] Luke Kornet with a huge clutch block to end the game
[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.
[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.
A Warriors fan told Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to stop flopping for free throws, and SGA politely signing and smiling to his fans
[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.
[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
[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.”
[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.
[Highlight] Referee gets Herro right in the balls
[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.”
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] Luke Kornet comes up with the game-saving block for the Spurs as they beat the Magic, 114-112 in Orlando.
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
Zach Edey in the road trip for the Grizzlies (4 games) 19.3⁄16.5 with 2.8 blocks on 70.6 FG%
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] 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.
Michael Jordan: “I’m sure I’m part of the reason why everybody tries to get a logo… But the thing is, that brand was established based on what I did on the basketball court. I didn’t put the brand before I put the work.”
Jamal Murray drops a 50-piece vs Pacers: 52 PTS, 6 REB, 4 AST, 1 STL, 36 MIN
[Run It Back] Lou Williams on why Chris Paul was sent home by the LA Clippers: “CP3 was holding players and coaches accountable… he was critical of the front office… that was the straw that broke the camel’s back.”
[Highlight] Marques Johnson uses colorful language to express his disbelief that KPJ getting smacked in the head is confirmed as a common foul
[Haynes] Sources: Weeks ago Chris Paul requested to have a meeting with Tyronn Lue to discuss allegations of being a negative presence on team. Lue refused to meet with him. Lawrence Frank traveled to Atlanta to deliver news of parting ways. Paul desired final season to be with Clippers.
[Highlight] Luka Kornet game-winning block on Franz Wanger to seal the win for the Spurs (with replays). Multi-broadcast - EN1|EN2|ES|PT
[Vardon] Multiple league sources briefed on the discussions said Clippers GM Lawrence Frank and his associates were on track to receive contract extensions, with one source saying those extensions ‘have been in the planning stages for a while. It hasn’t happened yet, but it will.’
[Doc Rivers] on Giannis trade reports: “Giannis has never asked to be traded. Ever. I can’t make that more clear.”
[Highlight] Tyler Kolek finds Ariel Hukporti for the easy dunk under the rim, but instead Hukporti passes the ball to a corner 3 by Miles McBride, who misses. Kolek approaches him as soon as a timeout was called, telling him “DUNK THE F*CKING BALL”
Ryan Nembhard in his last two games as a starter: 21.5/4/11.5 on 75.0/87.5⁄100.0* splits to only 0.5 turnovers
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.”
[Highlight] Karl-Anthony Towns passes to himself over Moussa Diabaté, drives and dunks it (with replays). Knicks and Hornets commentaries
Anthony Davis continues to lead the Mavericks resurgence, putting up 17 points, 16 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 blocks in a big win against Miami
Ryan “Chris Paul” Nembhard in the win vs the Heat: 15 PTS | 5 REB | 13 AST | 1 STL | 1 TO | 6⁄10 FG | 3⁄3 3FG | 75% TS
[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.
Kendrick Perkins: “Kawhi Leonard is one of the worst FA signings in NBA history. He has set the Clippers back 10-15 years.”
[Post Game Thread] The Milwaukee Bucks (10-13) defeat the Detroit Pistons (17-5), 113-109 despite Giannis only playing 3 minutes
Cooper Flagg saying that his favorite player is Jayson Tatum
[Injury] Giannis Antetokounmpo seems to suffer a non-contact leg injury, and he went to the locker room on his own (with replays). Including shots on worried Bucks fans and Thanasis, his brother
Ty Lue: “I don’t like it for CP, you know, but just wasn’t a good fit.”
Bill Simmons has Tim Duncan ranked over Kobe Bryant all-time and says it’s ‘outrageous’ when people say Kobe is better
Kings rookie Maxime Raynaud last night: 25 PTS (10-15 FG, 2-2 3P, 77% TS), 6 REB, 3 AST, 1 STL, 1 BLK
Jamal Murray this season: 24.7 PPG (career-high), 6.6 APG (career-high), 4.6 RPG (career-high), 3.3 3PG (career-high), 50.3% FG (career-high), 45.2% 3PT (career-high)