
Miles Bridges Leads Charlotte Hornets to Ninth Straight Victory Over Hawks
Miles Bridges scored 26 points and Kon Knueppel added 23 as the Charlotte Hornets defeated the Atlanta Hawks 126-119, extending their winning streak to nine games.
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Miles Bridges scored 26 points and Kon Knueppel added 23 as the Charlotte Hornets defeated the Atlanta Hawks 126-119, extending their winning streak to nine games.

Paolo Banchero scored 23 points as the Orlando Magic overcame a 17-point deficit to defeat the Utah Jazz 120-117 on Saturday night.
The Utah Jazz are signing forward Blake Hinson to a two-way NBA contract following his impressive scoring run in the G League.

Sophomore star Stephon Castle delivered a historic performance with a 40-point triple-double, leading the San Antonio Spurs to a 138-125 victory over the Dallas Mavericks for their fourth straight win.
Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton has been ruled out of tonight's game against the Golden State Warriors due to right knee soreness.
The Los Angeles Clippers are elevating rookie guard Kobe Sanders from a two-way deal to a standard NBA contract, per league sources.

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun has issued a formal apology after directing a sexist slur toward a female official. The rising star expressed deep remorse for his actions following the team's recent game.

Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga is set to miss at least one week with a left knee bone bruise, keeping him out through the All-Star break.

The Denver Nuggets welcome back Cameron Johnson after a six-week absence, but the news is bittersweet as defensive standout Peyton Watson is sidelined with a serious injury.

Tari Eason scored a season-high 26 points and Alperen Sengun notched a triple-double to lead the Houston Rockets to a 112-106 victory over the short-handed Oklahoma City Thunder.

The Brooklyn Nets utilized a historic 80-point first half to defeat the short-handed Washington Wizards 127-113, with Michael Porter Jr. and Will Riley turning in standout performances.

Detroit Pistons All-Star Jalen Duren has withdrawn from the 2026 NBA Slam Dunk Contest due to a knee injury. Orlando Magic rookie Jase Richardson has been named as his replacement.

Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert called out his teammates for a lack of effort following a 119-115 loss to the Pelicans, challenging coaches to bench players who don't compete.

The Golden State Warriors have converted Pat Spencer’s two-way deal into a standard NBA contract, securing the former lacrosse star for the remainder of the season and the upcoming playoffs.
Multiple NBA teams have requested the medical records of free-agent point guard Lonzo Ball before considering a signing, per Chris B Haynes.
The Golden State Warriors are converting two-way guard Pat Spencer to a standard NBA contract for the remainder of the season.

The Minnesota Timberwolves host the LA Clippers in a high-stakes Western Conference battle. With Julius Randle leading the way, Minnesota aims to protect their top-six seed against a Clippers team fighting for Play-In positioning.

After an 11-year hiatus, the NBA is reviving the Shooting Stars competition for All-Star Saturday Night. The 2026 event features a star-studded lineup including Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, and a unique family squad led by Ron Harper.

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Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain showed his appreciation for the Philly fans by performing a heartfelt rendition of an Olivia Dean song, blending his musical talent with his NBA career.

The Portland Trail Blazers host the Memphis Grizzlies in a crucial Western Conference rematch. With Shaedon Sharpe's injury status uncertain and the Grizzlies adjusting to life after the Jaren Jackson Jr. trade, both teams are fighting for play-in positioning.

The Boston Celtics (34-18) travel to Madison Square Garden to face the New York Knicks (33-19) in a pivotal battle for the second seed in the Eastern Conference.

The Indiana Pacers (13-39) look to snap a three-game losing streak as they face the fifth-seeded Toronto Raptors (31-22) in a key Eastern Conference matchup.

The Sacramento Kings (12-41) look to snap a five-game home losing streak as they host the Cleveland Cavaliers (31-21), who currently sit fourth in the Eastern Conference.
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