Report: Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard, James Harden quickly grew weary of Chris Paul
Clippers stars Kawhi Leonard and James Harden had grown weary of Chris Paul’s constant critiques before the team sent the veteran guard home this...
NBA Notes: Nets, Michael Porter Jr, Magic, Franz Wagner, Knicks
Nets
Michael Porter Jr. is playing well enough to complicate Brooklyn’s plans.
The Nets have been positioning themselves for a high pick in the 2026 draft,...
NBA Notes: Lakers, LeBron James, Warriors, Pat Spencer, Malik Beasley
Lakers
LeBron James has nearly reached the maximum number of games he can miss while still qualifying for postseason awards, but Lakers coach JJ Redick...
JJ Redick says awards won’t influence Lakers’ plans for LeBron James
LeBron James is nearing the maximum number of games he can miss while still qualifying for postseason awards, but Lakers coach JJ Redick said...
Malik Beasley reportedly nearing deal with Partizan Belgrade
Free agent swingman Malik Beasley is in advanced talks on a rest-of-season contract with Partizan Belgrade, according to Dusan Markovic of Nova.rs.
The reported deal...
Warriors’ Pat Spencer continues to make strong case for promotion
The Warriors needed bodies in Cleveland. What they got was Pat Spencer taking over the fourth quarter like he had been waiting his entire...
The Cavs just aren’t very good right now
Some nights aren’t about the schedule. Some nights aren’t about fatigue, or back-to-backs, or eight games in 14 days. Some nights just reveal what...
NBA Notes: Hornets, LaMelo Ball, Magic, Paolo Banchero, Wizards
Hornets
The Hornets won’t have LaMelo Ball on Sunday. The All-Star guard has a bone bruise in his left ankle and will sit out against...
Celtics seemingly silencing ‘gap year’ predictions
The Celtics weren’t supposed to look like this. Not after trading two starters, watching two more walk in free agency, and bracing for what...
Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo indicates he isn’t focused on leaving
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is trying to get healthy and trying to keep things simple. That is the message he delivered to NBA insider...
NBA Standings for Dec. 7
Eastern Conference
Pistons — 19–5
Knicks — 15–7 — GB: 3.0
Raptors — 15–9 —...
Kansas’ Darryn Peterson expected to return vs. Missouri
Kansas might be whole again on Sunday. Bill Self said he expects Darryn Peterson — ESPN’s projected No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA...
NBA Transactions: Johni Broome, Yang Hansen, N’Faly Dante
NBA Transactions
Dec. 6, 2025
• The Philadelphia Sixers assigned Johni Broome to the Delaware Blue Coats of the G League.
• The Portland Trail Blazers recalled...
NBA Notes: Heat, Bam Adebayo, Nets, Cam Thomas, Wizards
Heat
Bam Adebayo keeps climbing Miami’s record book. He passed Glen Rice for third on the Heat’s all-time scoring list during his 24-point performance on...
