4 months ago

Nikola Jokic Back on Court in Rehab, Eyeing Late-January Return

Shams Charania: Jokic has resumed on-court workouts as he rehabs a knee injury and is “right on schedule, if not a little bit ahead of schedule,” to return by the end of January. The Nuggets are optimistic he’ll be back around the four-week timetable. Charania added late-January return would also keep Jokic eligible for postseason awards like MVP and All-NBA.

By Raahib Singh

4 months ago

Nikola Vucevic Sinks Game-Winning Bank Shot to Secure Bulls’ Win Over Jazz

Vucevic, left momentarily unguarded under the basket, called for the pass and sank a clutch game-winning bank shot to win 128-126 vs. Jazz. He led the Bulls with 35 points and 7 rebounds while Ayo Dosunmu dropped a crucial 15 points off the bench. Brice Sensabaugh's career-high 43-point performance was ruined by Vucevic's game-winner.

By Pranay Mukherjee

4 months ago

Jalen Brunson Tweaks Ankle Against Kings, Will Not Return

Brunson played merely 4:59 minutes and dropped 4 points before twisting his right ankle on the right wing. He wasn't limping the way Cooper Flagg was earlier tonight but he did make his way back to the locker room. He will not return. This is the same ankle that caused him to miss a month of play last season.

By Samir Mehdi

4 months ago

Shohei Ohtani’s $100M Marketing Haul Tops LeBron, Messi

“‘Ohtani made an estimated $100 million in marketing revenue,’ Sportico reported,” topping LeBron James ($85M) and Lionel Messi ($70M). The Dodgers star’s off-field haul also beat Cristiano Ronaldo ($60M) and Rory McIlroy ($55M). Even with $680M of his $700M deal deferred, Ohtani’s endorsements keep surging as Los Angeles chases a 2026 three-peat. He led all athletes in 2025, per Sportico.

By Nischay Rathore

4 months ago

Rick Carlisle Declares Scottie Barnes an All-Star After Raptors’ Win vs. Pacers

Carlisle praised Barnes' versatility as a 6'9" physical player who can protect the rim and is also half a point guard. "There’s no question that he’ll be on the All-Star team," Carlisle asserted. He's confident that Barnes, who scored 26 points in the Raptors' 115-101 win over Pacers, will make it due to his play and the Pacers' 25-17 record.

By Pranay Mukherjee

4 months ago

Joel Embiid Jokingly Calls Himself 'Stupid' For Diving Into The Stands

Embiid has been suffering from lower extremity injuries for years now. So, it was quite surprising to see him voluntarily jump into the stands for a loose ball. "I may be stupid, but at that time I felt like we needed that," he said. The 76ers did end up losing but not without Joel dropping a team high 20 points.

By Samir Mehdi

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