Latest Basketball News

๐Ÿ“…December 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Thunder lead the NBA with a 22-1 record. Major trades and record streaks highlight the season, with giants like LeBron and Giannis facing new challenges.
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Oklahoma City Thunder Dominate NBA Standings with 22-1 Record

The Thunder currently lead the Western Conference with an outstanding 22-1 record, establishing themselves as early favorites this season. They hold a comfortable lead over teams like the Lakers and Nuggets, both at 16-6Source 1.

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Danilo Gallinari Announces Retirement After 16-Year NBA Career

Veteran player Danilo Gallinari retired on December 2, 2025, closing a 16-year professional basketball career across eight NBA teamsSource 2.

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Historic Seven-Team Trade Sends Kevin Durant to Houston Rockets

On July 6, 2025, the largest trade in NBA history was completed involving seven teams and 13 players, highlighted by Kevin Durant moving to the Houston Rockets from the Phoenix SunsSource 2.

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NBA Implements New Rule for Deep Shots in Final Seconds of Quarters

Starting this season, shots taken from at least 36 feet within the last three seconds of the first three quarters, initiated in the backcourt, are counted as team attempts rather than individual shots, altering stat tracking and gameplay strategiesSource 2.

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Cleveland Cavaliers Break Record for Consecutive Games with 10+ Three-Pointers

The Cavaliers set a new record with 98 consecutive regular-season games making at least 10 three-pointers, surpassing the Houston Rockets' previous streak from 2018 to 2020Source 2.

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LeBron James's Remarkable Scoring Streak Ends at 1,297 Games

On December 4, 2025, LeBron James ended his streak of scoring at least 10 points in 1,297 consecutive games by scoring just 8 points in a victory over the Toronto RaptorsSource 2.

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New York Knicks Start Game with Record 23-0 Run

The Knicks opened a game with a 23-0 scoring run, the largest opening run without an opponent score since detailed record-keeping began in 1997โ€“98Source 2.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo Sidelined by Calf Strain, Bucks Face Challenges

Giannis Antetokounmpo, averaging stellar stats, is sidelined for multiple weeks due to a calf injury, causing concerns about the Milwaukee Bucks' playoff prospects amid trade rumorsSource 6.

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Golden State Warriors Eye Major Trade, Brandin Podziemski Possible Key Piece

The Warriors, struggling at 11-12, are reportedly contemplating a major trade at the deadline, with rising star Brandin Podziemski potentially involved to reshape the roster around Stephen Curry's final yearsSource 4.

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James Harden Moves into 10th Place on NBA All-Time Scoring List

James Harden achieved a significant milestone by surpassing Carmelo Anthony to move into 10th place on the NBA's career scoring list during a game against the Minnesota TimberwolvesSource 10.