When Luka Doncic and LeBron James turn up the chemistry, the show is guaranteed. On Friday night against the Memphis Grizzlies, the Los Angeles Lakers delivered another performance that reaffirmed just how potent their offensive axis has become in the NBA. The signature play came early in the first quarter: Luka Doncic (34 points, 6…
Good news out of San Antonio: Victor Wembanyama avoided serious consequences after the left knee injury he suffered in the win against the New York Knicks. Imaging tests carried out on Thursday ruled out ligament damage, confirming it was a simple hyperextension. According to sources around the Spurs, the MRI came back negative, allowing the…
Kawhi Leonard is experiencing one of the best stretches of his career, leading the team on a winning streak that has radically changed the perception of the season. The latest showcase of his form came against the Utah Jazz: 45 points, total leadership, and the Clippers’ sixth consecutive win (118-101). But the most impressive data…
There are injuries that are part of the game and others that have nothing to do with preparation, workload management, or physical fragility. Kevin Durant knows this well, and that’s why he’s looked at Nikola Jokic’s knee injury with particular empathy, a situation that immediately ignited the spotlight and widespread concern. Durant has experienced a…
A tense night in San Antonio, followed by a sigh of relief. Victor Wembanyama left the court limping in the fourth quarter of the Spurs’ 134–132 win over the New York Knicks after an awkward movement of his left knee under the basket. His postgame comments, though, immediately lowered the level of concern. The French…
The Detroit Pistons beat the Los Angeles Lakers 128-106, and Lakers HC JJ Redick said that there’s “frustration” around officiating. Colin Cowherd says that the referees aren’t to blame, and that the Lakers are too flawed to win a title.
The Denver Nuggets face one of the toughest stretches of their season: Nikola Jokic suffered a hyperextension in his left knee and will miss at least four weeks. The injury comes at a delicate time for Denver: the team avoided a devastating blow Monday night in Miami, but now finds itself without four of its…
In Miami, overnight, the Denver Nuggets coached by David Adelman suffered their tenth loss of the season, but the real concern for the Colorado franchise is Nikola Jokic’s knee injury. The Serbian center was escorted to the locker room shortly before halftime due to what immediately appeared to be a potentially serious knee injury. According…
There has been a recent surge of former NBA G League players and international pros getting the green light to play college basketball around the country, sparking widespread debate on whether this should be allowed. According to NCAA rules, basketball athletes can make a case for college eligibility if they maintain “amateur status” — five…
The game at the United Center quickly turned into a nightmare for the Chicago Bulls, who were blown out 136-101 by the Minnesota Timberwolves and forced to deal with two significant injuries. Within a matter of minutes, Coby White and Josh Giddey both left the floor, leaving Chicago without its primary offensive anchors. The first…
