6 November 2025
Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a labral tear in his left shoulder, the team announced Wednesday. The 23-year-old will undergo surgery in Los Angeles on Thursday to repair the injury. Kessler had been off to an impressive start, averaging 14. 4 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks per game while shooting 70.3% from the field. He also showed…
6 November 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland made his long-awaited season debut on Wednesday night, helping his team to a 132-121 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. Garland, back after offseason surgery on his left big toe, scored eight points and dished out four assists in 26 minutes, returning to his role as floor general for the Cavs. “Seeing the ball go through the hoop, passing the ball to…
6 November 2025
Beloved halftime performer Red Panda made her NBA return on Tuesday night in Chicago as the Bulls hosted the Philadelphia 76ers, just four months after breaking her wrist in a fall. Red Panda — real name Rong Niu — suffered a left wrist fracture during her July 1 performance at the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup final between the Indiana Fever and Minnesota Lynx. She spent 11 hours in a Minneapolis…
6 November 2025
It came down to the final play, but the Los Angeles Lakers held on for a 118-116 win over the San Antonio Spurs, erasing a nine-point deficit in the fourth quarter. Luka Dončić led the charge with 35 points, nine rebounds, and 13 assists, including eight points in the final period to spark the comeback. The game ended in chaos when Marcus Smart stepped over the line while inbounding the ball with…
7 October 2025
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton addressed reporters for the first time. Since he ruptured his Achilles in the Game 7 of the NBA Finals during Pacers media day on Monday. “It’s coming along. I feel like I’m right on cue, right where I’m supposed to be at this point,” Haliburton said. “Just taking it one day at a time. It’s a monotonous thing of everyday it feels like you’re doing the same…
7 October 2025
Houston Rockets forward Dorian Finney-Smith is unlikely to feature in the team’s NBA opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Oct. 21, coach Ime Udoka confirmed Wednesday. “No, probably not,” Udoka said when asked if Finney-Smith would be ready. The 31-year-old is still recovering from off-season surgery on his left ankle and has not been cleared for contact drills, though he has been active…
7 October 2025
Dallas Mavericks big man Anthony Davis revealed Monday that he had off-season surgery to repair a detached retina in his right eye and will need to wear protective eyewear for the rest of his NBA career. “You guys will see me in the Horace Grants,” Davis joked, referencing the former NBA star known for his goggles. “It won’t be like that, but I will have some protective eyewear for sure.” The…
7 October 2025
The Atlanta Hawks believe a healthy Jalen Johnson could be the missing piece to push them up the Eastern Conference ladder this season. The 6-foot-9 forward is back after torn labrum surgery on his left shoulder ended his season last January. Despite playing just 36 games last year, Johnson posted career highs in points (18.9), rebounds (10.0), steals (1.6), blocks (1.0), and minutes (35.7).…
7 October 2025
Nikola Jokić says he’s thrilled with the Denver Nuggets’ offseason overhaul and feels optimistic about the team’s future. Denver added depth after falling to the Oklahoma City Thunder in a seven-game second-round series last spring. The roster shake-up also included new veterans, coach David Adelman shedding his interim title, and a front-office switch to Ben Tenzer and Jonathan Wallace after…
7 October 2025
Lionel Messi made more history in Inter Miami’s 4-1 win over New England Revolution on Saturday. The Argentine star recorded three assists, reaching 41 goal contributions this season (24 goals, 17 assists). He’s now just the second player in MLS history to hit at least 40 combined goals and assists in a single regular season, joining Carlos Vela’s 49 with LAFC in 2019. Messi assisted Tadeo…
7 October 2025
Giannis Antetokounmpo returned to Milwaukee Bucks practice on Saturday, joining the team for the first time this season after staying in Greece to recover from COVID-19. Coach Doc Rivers said Giannis took part only in non-contact drills and will need a few days to regain full fitness. “He said he’s going to need a good three days,” Rivers told reporters. The 31-year-old star admitted the illness…
7 October 2025
There was no gloom from LeBron James at Lakers media day — quite the opposite. The 40-year-old superstar, who hinted at uncertainty about his Lakers future back in June, appeared relaxed and cheerful, joking with reporters and carrying his giant energy drink jug like a rookie excited for his first day. For the Lakers, that positive attitude matters. Their title hopes hinge on James buying in and…