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After a difficult night in Cleveland, the Los Angeles Lakers needed a response. They got it loud and clear at Capital One Arena: a 142-111 blowout of the Washington Wizards, a wire-to-wire win that restores balance and confidence during an otherwise challenging road trip. The face of the bounce-back was once again Luka Doncic, supported…

NBA player Amari Bailey, who played one season at UCLA from 2022-23, has hired an agent and a lawyer in an attempt to get the green light to return to college basketball, ESPN reported on Friday.  “Right now, I’d be a senior in college,” Bailey, 21, told ESPN about seeking NCAA eligibility. “I’m not trying…

After suffering a serious injury last May, Jayson Tatum has gradually returned to on-court work following a long rehabilitation process. Everything is proceeding according to plan: in recent days, the Celtics star completed a 45-minute workout in front of reporters. The session included both stationary and movement shooting drills, along with drives through contact, designed…

The future of Giannis Antetokounmpo will, in all likelihood, be away from Milwaukee. According to ESPN sources, the two-time MVP is ready for a new chapter, and several NBA teams have already submitted concrete offers to the Milwaukee Bucks, who are now listening more seriously. League sources indicate that the Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves, New…

When LaMelo Ball is healthy and can play without worrying about his ankle, the outcome is almost always the same: Charlotte looks different. More pace, more confidence, more freedom. And often, more wins. That was confirmed Thursday night in the Hornets’ 123-121 win over the Dallas Mavericks, a game that went down to the final…

The debate around the fouls drawn by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been a constant topic across the NBA. Some accuse him of “hunting contact,” while others praise his offensive IQ. What came as a surprise, however, was Stan Van Gundy’s take during the matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Minnesota Timberwolves, as the former…

The Philadelphia 76ers win, but without convincing. The home victory against Sacramento, sealed only in the final moments by Tyrese Maxey’s game-winning layup, perfectly captures the team’s current state: a 26-21 record, a few flashes of brilliance, but still far from the look of a true contender. And that’s exactly where Joel Embiid’s frustration comes…

Luka Doncic is the face of the Los Angeles Lakers. In his first full season with the franchise, the Slovenian star has immediately embraced the role of offensive leader. The issue for the Lakers – and for their star – lies on the defensive end, a well-known topic around the NBA. Doncic’s struggles in his…

The night of Cooper Flagg’s best scoring performance of his career does not end with a win for Dallas. The Mavericks are edged out by the Charlotte Hornets, 123-121, after a game that stayed tight until the final possession, with the former Duke rookie simply unstoppable. Flagg finishes with 49 points, a new NBA career…