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Kevin Durant has etched his name deeper into NBA history. On Jan. 9, 2026, the Rockets star passed Wilt Chamberlain on the league’s career scoring list. Durant hit a 3-pointer in the third quarter of Houston’s game at Portland to claim seventh place all-time in regular-season points. Historic Scoring Milestone Durant stepped onto the court […]

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The New Orleans Pelicans have taken a clear stance as the NBA trade deadline on Feb. 5 nears. Sources say the club plans to keep Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy III, Herb Jones, Derik Queen, and Jeremiah Fears rather than shop them around for trades. Teams around the league are being told these players will remain […]

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A rare and unsettling moment unfolded Friday night in Orlando when NBA referee Bill Kennedy exited the Philadelphia 76ers vs. Orlando Magic game in a wheelchair after suffering a non-contact leg injury. The incident occurred early in the first quarter, shifting attention away from gameplay and toward the court official’s health. Kennedy, 59 years old […]

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Dallas Mavericks big man Anthony Davis suffered a significant injury to his left hand during Thursday’s 116–114 loss at the Utah Jazz. An MRI revealed ligament damage that could keep him sidelined for months, according to multiple reports and league sources. Davis exited the game late in the fourth quarter after guarding Lauri Markkanen and […]

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A Fresh Start in the Nation’s Capital After his trade from the Atlanta Hawks, Trae Young explained why the Washington Wizards stood out as his preferred landing spot. Young said he wanted a place where he could make a real impact both on and off the court. He described Washington, D.C. as a market that […]

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Condensation Forces Late Start at United Center The Chicago Bulls’ game against the Miami Heat hit an unexpected snag before tipoff at the United Center. Arena officials delayed the start after noticing condensation on the court, which created a slipping hazard for players. With safety at risk, staff stopped warmups and sent both teams back […]

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Rising Star Talks Dunk Contest Interest Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg recently shared his excitement about a potential NBA Dunk Contest appearance at the All-Star Weekend. After a breakout rookie season, Flagg said he would “absolutely” be interested if invited. He described the contest as a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” and one he would “love to compete […]

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Edwards Hits 10,000 Career Points Before Age 25 Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards joined an elite group of scorers on Thursday night when he reached 10,000 career points before his 25th birthday. With about 6:54 left in the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Edwards hit a two-point jumper that pushed him past the mark. […]

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Giannis Firmly Denies Wanting a Trade Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo addressed swirling NBA trade talk with a clear message: he has no intention of asking for a trade. The two-time MVP spoke with The Athletic’s Sam Amick and insisted that a trade request “is not in my nature.” He also said that at no […]

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Trade Talk Breaks Mid-Game Trade rumors took an unusual turn on Wednesday night when Trae Young remained on the Atlanta Hawks bench in street clothes while news of his trade surfaced. The report, first flagged during the Hawks’ game against the New Orleans Pelicans, revealed that the Washington Wizards and Hawks agreed to a blockbuster […]

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