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Jamal Murray 53 Points and Jokic’s 6,000th Assist Propel Nuggets Past Mavericks
Jamal Murray 53 points and a historic 23-point, 21-rebound, 19-assist performance from Nikola Jokic secured a 142-135 victory for the Denver Nuggets over Dallas.
Giannis Antetokounmpo Sidelined for Fifth Consecutive Game Due to Left Knee Hyperextension
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo remains out against the Portland Trail Blazers as he recovers from a bone bruise and knee hyperextension sustained on March 15.
Joel Embiid Returns with 35 Points as 76ers Secure 157-137 Victory Over Bulls
Joel Embiid's 35-point comeback and Paul George's 28-point performance propelled the Philadelphia 76ers to a high-scoring 157-137 win against the Chicago Bulls.
Jaylen Brown Scores 31 as Celtics Beat Thunder 119-109 to Snap 12-Game Streak
Jaylen Brown recorded 31 points and eight assists as the Boston Celtics defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-109, ending the visitors' month-long winning run.
NBA Power Rankings: OKC Holds No. 1 as Wembanyama Joins Elite 4,000-Point Club
The Oklahoma City Thunder maintain the top spot in the NBA Power Rankings with a 54-15 record following Jalen Williams' 18-point return in Philadelphia.
Adam Silver Targets NBA Draft System Reform to Combat Tanking 'Full Stop'
Commissioner Adam Silver confirmed Wednesday that fundamental changes to the NBA draft system are coming to prevent teams from tanking.
NBA Board of Governors Votes to Explore Las Vegas and Seattle Expansion Bids
The NBA Board of Governors has officially authorized the league to evaluate expansion bids exclusively from Las Vegas and Seattle applicants.
Jayson Tatum and Celtics Labeled Biggest Wild Card of 2026 NBA Playoffs
Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics face a high-stakes balancing act as the primary wild card entering the 2026 NBA playoffs.
Moses Moody Out for Season With Torn Patellar Tendon in Left Knee
Golden State Warriors guard Moses Moody is done for the year following a diagnosis of a torn patellar tendon in his left knee.
Ja Morant Ruled Out for Season Following Left Elbow UCL Sprain
Grizzlies guard Ja Morant is sidelined for the remainder of the current campaign but is expected to return for the 2026-27 season opener.
Nuggets Suns Battle Impacts Western Conference Playoff Seeding and Lottery Odds
A deep dive into the statistical implications of the Denver Nuggets vs. Phoenix Suns matchup following the latest round of NBA league-wide results.
Paul George Returns Wednesday as 76ers Face Chicago Following 25-Game Suspension
Paul George is eligible to return Wednesday against Chicago after serving a 25-game suspension that cost the nine-time All-Star approximately $11.7 million.
NBPA Targets 65-Game Rule Change as Cade Cunningham Faces Award Ineligibility
The NBPA is advocating for a 65-game rule change after Detroit's Cade Cunningham appeared in 61 games before suffering a collapsed lung.
NBPA Rebukes Bucks in Giannis Antetokounmpo Dispute Over Season Shutdown
The National Basketball Players Association has formally accused the Milwaukee Bucks of tanking during a Giannis Antetokounmpo dispute regarding his availability.
Stock Watch: 21 Top 2026 NBA Draft Prospects After March Madness Weekend
Evaluating the performance of 21 top 2026 NBA draft prospects following the high-stakes opening weekend of the March Madness tournament.
Moses Moody Stretchered Off With Left Knee Injury in Warriors' Overtime Win
Warriors wing Moses Moody exited Monday's overtime victory in Dallas via stretcher following a noncontact left knee injury late in the game.
Jalen Williams Return: Forward Reinserts Into Lineup After 26-Game Absence
Jalen Williams returned to the Thunder lineup on Monday after missing 26 of the previous 28 contests due to a hamstring strain.
Lakers Pistons Resiliency: Nine-Game Winning Streak Ends After 16-Point Rally
Los Angeles erased a 16-point second-half deficit against Detroit, showcasing grit before their nine-game winning streak finally concluded.
Wembanyama MVP Case: Spurs Center Posts 24.3 PPG as San Antonio Clinches Title
Victor Wembanyama is averaging 24.3 points and 3.0 blocks per game as the San Antonio Spurs clinch their first Southwest Division title in nine seasons.
Ime Udoka Ejected as Rockets Fall to Bulls; Coach Slams 'Soft' Officiating
Head coach Ime Udoka was sent to the locker room early during the Rockets' loss to the Bulls after criticizing officiating he deemed 'soft.'
Kerr: Stephen Curry to Play in Postseason if Right Knee Health Permits
Golden State coach Steve Kerr confirmed Stephen Curry will participate in the play-in tournament despite a 6-15 record since his January 30 injury.
Bucks Waive Cam Thomas to Facilitate Pete Nance Standard Contract Conversion
The Milwaukee Bucks officially waived guard Cam Thomas to create the roster space required to sign forward Pete Nance to a standard NBA contract.
Toronto Raptors Sign Former No. 1 Overall Pick Markelle Fultz to 10-Day Contract
The Toronto Raptors have signed 27-year-old guard Markelle Fultz to a 10-day contract following his recent stint in the G League.
Karim Lopez Declares for NBA Draft After Record 358-Point Season in NBL
Hermosillo-born forward Karim Lopez has officially declared for the 2026 NBA draft following a season where he averaged 11.9 points and 6.1 rebounds.