Dirk Nowitzki, the legendary figure of the Dallas Mavericks, expressed his disbelief upon learning about the team’s decision to trade Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. “It’s a really difficult situation for me,” Nowitzki revealed during an interview with 96.7 The Ticket. “I was just as taken aback and surprised as everyone else. It was hard to wrap my …

Matas Buzelis has progressed from earning his place in the Chicago Bulls’ rotation to swiftly becoming a starter under Billy Donovan, positioning himself as a contender for the NBA Rookie of the Year accolade. Following the victory of French talent Victor Wembanyama in this category last year, the 20-year-old Lithuanian forward faces a challenging road in the latter part of …

•Subscribe to NBA League Pass NOW Thursday’s announcement regarding San Antonio’s Victor Wembanyama, who was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 NBA season, has reverberated throughout the league, leaving fans and the Spurs organization in shock, along with the All-Star’s global following. This development raises an important question: What exactly is deep …

Lauri Markkanen transitioned from supporting his native Finland during the 4 Nations Face-Off in the NHL to expressing interest in the NBA’s consideration of an international format for its annual All-Star Game. The idea of a matchup between Team World and Team USA has been gaining momentum in recent years. Inspired by the NHL’s successful redesign of its All-Star format …

**Caution in the West: The Warriors Have Gone 4-1 Since Jimmy Butler Joined the Bay Area…** **TOP 5 STORIES FOR TODAY’S ISSUE 🏀 Feb. 22, 2025** **Clutch Performances from the Western Warriors:** Houston finds its groove again, and Memphis finishes strong. **Eastern Hot Streaks:** The Cavs make a bold statement, Kuzma returns to D.C., and the Pistons gear up for …

After a three-week absence, Giannis Antetokounmpo took to the court for a total of 43 minutes across two games in the 2024-25 Regular Season with the Milwaukee Bucks. However, his playing time was cut short to just 19 minutes on Friday after he fouled out during the match against the Washington Wizards in Capital One Arena. This injury prevented the …

HOUSTON (AP) — Jabari Smith Jr., forward for the Houston Rockets, made his comeback on Friday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves after being sidelined for 22 games due to a fracture in his left hand. Rockets head coach Ime Udoka opted to bring Smith off the bench, where he played for 38 minutes in a 121-115 victory. The third-year player …

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks faced a tough challenge from the Washington Wizards but managed to secure a narrow victory with a score of 104-101. This matchup marked the first encounter with Khris Middleton after his trade to the Wizards. Antetokounmpo experienced one of his less prolific scoring nights of the season, finishing with just 18 points, hindered by …

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cavaliers celebrated a commanding victory that took an unforeseen turn. During the first half of Cleveland’s 142-105 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday night, center Jarrett Allen sustained an injury to his right hand, raising concerns about the availability of a vital player for the NBA’s leading team. Allen is anticipated to have an …

The Phoenix Suns (26-29) and the Chicago Bulls (22-34) are aiming to turn things around and secure a victory this Saturday at 5 PM ET (League Pass). The Suns are currently on a four-game losing streak and have dropped seven of their last eight contests, while the Bulls are seeking to break their five-game skid. Here are five key points …