Eight teams, four matchups, one champ: Previewing the NBA Cup quarterfinals
Our NBA Insiders break down Magic-Heat, Raptors-Knicks, Spurs-Lakers and Thunder-Suns.
‘It’s an advantage’: How post-ups became the NBA’s most efficient play
In the tool belt of big men like Porzingis and Wembanyama, the play has seen a resurgence that reflects how basketball has changed — and will keep changing.
‘He’s already unlocked things’: Why the Magic needed Desmond Bane
Orlando is hoping its all-in approach for Desmond Bane will help stars Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner win a championship.
Harper spoils Queen’s triple-double in rookie clash
Dylan Harper came out on top in a clash of 2025 rookies despite Pelicans center Derik Queen’s 33-point triple-double in a thrilling 135-132 Spurs win.
Magic’s Bane fined for throwing ball at Anunoby
Magic guard Desmond Bane was fined $35,000 by the NBA for firing the basketball at New York’s OG Anunoby in an unsportsmanlike manner.
🏀 Last time LeBron James scored fewer than 10
Not many can recall the last time LeBron James scored fewer than 10 points in a regular-season game. Why? Because it was exactly 18 years ago.
Barrett to miss more time after injection in knee
Raptors forward RJ Barrett will be sidelined for at least another week following a platelet-rich plasma injection in his sprained right knee.
Rozier pleads not guilty to sports betting charges
Making an appearance in court Monday in New York, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier pleaded not guilty to charges he helped gamblers placing bets on his performance in NBA games, and he and his lawyer, Jim Trusty, declined to comment after the brief hearing.
‘I’m going to be their security’: Luka Doncic opens up on second child’s birth
The Los Angeles Lakers guard becomes the father to his second child over the weekend after missing two matchups against the Celtics and Raptors.
Magic’s Wagner avoids big injury; has ankle sprain
Magic star Franz Wagner got good news Monday after an MRI revealed he only suffered a high ankle sprain after he took an ugly-looking fall on Sunday.
