8 minutes ago

Joel Embiid Ruled Out for Game 2 Against the Knicks

Philadelphia will face New York without Embiid after Shams Charania reported he is out with ankle and hip injuries. The Sixers already trail the series 1-0 entering tonight’s game at Madison Square Garden. Maxey and George now carry the offensive burden as Philadelphia tries to avoid heading home in an 0-2 hole.

By Raahib Singh

less than a minute ago

Luka Doncic Says His Return Remains Day-to-Day

Doncic said he is doing “everything I can” as he continues recovering, but did not commit to playing when the series vs Thunder shifts to Los Angeles. “The doctor said eight weeks at the beginning of the first MRI,” he said. Doncic added he feels better daily, leaving his availability uncertain as the series moves forward.

By Raahib Singh

about 1 hour ago

Brian Keefe Deemed Least Impressive Coach in Anonymous Player Poll

Keefe received 22% of the votes in The Athletic’s anonymous 2026 player poll asking which current coach, aside from a player’s own, was least impressive. Doc Rivers followed at 14%, with Doug Christie third at 10%. Steve Kerr drew 6%, while Billy Donovan and Nick Nurse each received 5% among the 100 votes cast in the survey.

By Raahib Singh

about 1 hour ago

Ric Flair Says the Lakers Are Obviously Not Trading Luka Doncic Despite Criticism

Flair pushed back against talk of the Los Angeles Lakers trading Doncic. He called him the face of the franchise and said his scoring still gives the Lakers a chance to win, despite salary debate. “Obviously They Are Not Going To Trade Luka,” Flair wrote. He said if Doncic scores 20, James adds 27 and the supporting cast contributes, “They Win!”

By Adarsh Ojha

about 1 hour ago

Anthony Edwards’ Stamina Becomes Minnesota’s Game 2 Question

Brian Windhorst said Minnesota’s outlook changed once Edwards appeared on the injury report, calling his workload a key issue after he played 25 minutes in Game 1. “How much can Ant give?” he asked. Windhorst said Chris Finch managed minutes well, but Edwards looked exhausted late and made fatigue mistakes. Wolves will have to manage that better in Game 2.

By Raahib Singh

about 1 hour ago

Stephen A. Smith Says Cleveland Offers LeBron James Best Path to Title

Smith said James has earned the right to choose lifestyle over basketball, but argued Cleveland gives him a better championship path than Los Angeles. “Don’t you want to win championships?” he asked. Smith cited Donovan Mitchell, Jarrett Allen, Evan Mobley and Kenny Atkinson, saying the Lakers lack assets, draft capital and a realistic West path.

By Raahib Singh

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