Latest Basketball News
76ers Edge Rockets in Overtime Thriller
Philadelphia 76ers defeated Houston Rockets 128-122 in overtime on January 23. Tyrese Maxey led with 36 points and 10 rebounds for a double-double. This loss impacts Rockets' standings as they face Pistons next.
Hornets Dominate Magic 124-97
Charlotte Hornets crushed Orlando Magic 124-97. Brandon Miller topped scorers with 20 points, Colin Ston added 19, LaMelo Ball had 16. Khan Nupal posted 13 points and 10 rebounds double-double for Hornets.
Paulo Banchero led Magic but couldn't close the gap.
Lakers Overpower Wizards with Double-Doubles
Los Angeles Lakers beat Washington Wizards, highlighted by a double-double of 20 points and 12 rebounds, Trey Johnson scoring 19. LeBron James contributed 23 points in the win.
This boosts Lakers amid trade rumors.
Trail Blazers Extend Streak Beating Heat 127-110
Portland Trail Blazers secured a 4-game winning streak defeating Miami Heat 127-110. Key performances propelled Portland's surge.
Heat struggles fuel Ja Morant trade talks.
Pistons Favored Over Rockets Tonight
Detroit Pistons (32-10) host Houston Rockets (26-16) at 7 p.m. ET, favored by 4.5 points with over/under 217.5. Cade Cunningham questionable with hip injury; model predicts over total.
Pistons lead series 77-75, won last two.
NBA Power Rankings: Hornets Rising Fast
Charlotte Hornets dominating with LaMelo Ball, Kon Knueppel, Brandon Miller lineup, recent blowouts over Thunder, Jazz, Lakers. Point differential suggests near .500 record.
Young core inconsistent but promising.
Lakers Need Defense Ahead of Trade Deadline
Lakers with Luka Dončić, LeBron James, Austin Reaves pack offense but lack defense. Anthony Davis out weeks with hand injury, possible trade.
Roster tweaks essential for playoffs.
Mavericks Tank Mode with Injuries
Dallas Mavericks 19 wins, chasing lottery odds; Flagg has ankle injury, recent 4-7 skid. Lost to Utah recently.
Anthony Davis injury worsens outlook.
Heat Eye Ja Morant Trade for Star Power
Miami Heat post-Jimmy Butler lack stars, considering Ja Morant despite injury history. Morant could boost pick-and-rolls with Bam Adebayo.
Needs perimeter breakdown.
NBA Launchpad Welcomes Five Tech Startups
NBA's fifth Launchpad cohort includes Atlas (brain wearables), Cred (sponsorship AI), Diddo (e-commerce media), Peripheral Labs (spatial intel), Swish Basket (AI performance). Selected from 200+, six-month pilot ends at Summer League.
Aims to innovate basketball future.
NBA Extends Abu Dhabi Partnership with Global Academy
NBA renews with Abu Dhabi DCT for preseason games, launches year-round Global Academy for elite youth. Hub for Middle East basketball development.
Worth over $300M estimated.
Lakers-Knicks-Bucks Blockbuster Trade Proposed
Three-way trade idea between Lakers, Knicks, Bucks to resolve roster issues. Addresses similar situations for all teams.
Could reshape contenders pre-deadline.