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The recent defeat dropped the Rockets to fifth in ESPN's latest NBA power rankings. They've lost two of their last three games, but have also seen impressive production from Alperen Sengun. After posting a 33-point triple-double in Denver, the Turkish center is averaging 23.5 points, 9.4 rebounds and 7.1 assists on 50-35-74 shooting splits.
Dan Titus examines some of the big names who could be on the move ahead of the NBA trade deadline and impact the fantasy hoops world.
Las Vegas may seem obvious, but is it still a good option? And are owners willing to split the financial pie even more?
At Kalshi, Seattle's chances of landing an NBA expansion team increased dramatically following Adam Silver's comments on Tuesday.
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NBA legend believes Thunder are must-watch TV: 'Play [the] right way'
At this point, the Oklahoma City Thunder have made actual game breakdowns a bit mundane. Either they blow out teams or Shai Gilgeous-Alexander turns into a scoring machine in high-pressure moments. The reigning NBA champions are on track for one of the greatest seasons ever — once again.
De'Aaron Fox was among the crowd against the New York Knicks Tuesday night, just one of seven San Antonio Spurs with double figures. To the coach
Jarrett Allen returned to the floor on December 14 against the Charlotte Hornets after missing six games. He came off the bench and was limited to just 22 minutes, finishing with nine points, three rebounds and one assist. Those modest numbers will likely push some individuals away.
Hall of Famer Charles Barkley dismissed the NBA's in-season tournament, calling it “embarrassing" and questioning why players need extra pay to compete.
Years ago, when Basketball Reference was emerging as the internet's leading stats website, it decided sports internet nicknames would have a home with them.
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NBA Best Bets: Top Basketball Betting Picks for Wednesday (Dec. 17)
Dive into our Wednesday NBA betting preview, breaking down Cavaliers-Bulls and Grizzlies-Timberwolves with odds, injury updates, analysis, and where to watch.
Although it could be logistically challenging to play the NBA Cup title game at Cameron Indoor Stadium, it should be noted that Silver is a Duke alumnus and serves on the university's board of trustees. It's no guarantee that the next NBA Cup title game will be played on a college campus, but it is a fun exercise and possibility to ponder.