As headlines swirled around rising tensions between the United States and Venezuela, an unexpected name briefly surfaced online — former NBA player Donta Smith. The attention, however, had nothing to do with politics. Instead, a lighthearted throwback video featuring Smith went viral, offering humor

The NBA is taking another major step back into the Chinese market next season, with the Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets scheduled to face off in two preseason games in Macao. The matchups will be played on Oct. 9 and Oct. 11 at the Venetian Arena,

Charles Barkley’s reputation has always been loud, fiery and unapologetic — a player remembered as much for his confrontations as his dominance. From on-court clashes to infamous run-ins early in his career, that edge followed him into television, where his unfiltered voice on TNT only cemented the

Michael Porter Jr. didn’t just face his former team — he made a statement. Since arriving in Brooklyn, the forward has flipped the narrative around his career, and his performance against Denver was the clearest signal yet that his role has fundamentally changed. What once felt like a gamble now loo

Anthony Edwards keeps finding ways to stand out — not just to the scoreboard, but to fans watching from the stands. After leading the Minnesota Timberwolves to a dominant road win over Washington, Edwards turned a routine blowout into a moment that quickly went viral, reminding everyone why he’s one

The LA Clippers announced that forward Derrick Jones Jr. has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 sprain of the right medial collateral ligament and will be reevaluated in six weeks, according to sources. The injury occurred during Saturday’s loss to the Bo

The Milwaukee Bucks head to Sacramento tonight with Giannis Antetokounmpo listed as probable due to a calf issue, a development that could shape the outcome against a Kings team slipping on a four-game losing streak. Giannis’ availability matters eno

The Lakers are getting their biggest boost back for tonight’s rematch. LeBron James is set to play in the second night of a back-to-back against the Memphis Grizzlies, giving Los Angeles its emotional and tactical leader after a hard-fought win on Friday.

The New Orleans Pelicans head to Miami on Sunday desperate to halt a six-game slide, and they’ll do it with Zion Williamson available. Williamson has been New Orleans’ most reliable playmaker when healthy; he’s appeared in 20 of the team’s 36 games t

Bronny James is back with the South Bay Lakers, and while his recent performances have earned praise, an eye-catching stat circulating online had fans doing a double take. A bizarre minutes-played figure briefly made it look like James was logging historic workloads — but the truth is far more ordin

Boston turned the Intuit Dome into a personal stage, and Jaylen Brown made sure everyone noticed. In a 146–115 blowout of the Los Angeles Clippers, Brown dropped 50 points — tying his career high — and later revealed the edge behind the performance: he asked for the Kawhi Leonard matchup. That reque

JJ Redick is starting to feel the heat in Los Angeles, and this time the pressure is coming from his own words. After blaming the Lakers’ holiday schedule for repeated offensive breakdowns, the second-year head coach admitted he’s running out of answers as his team continues to struggle with basic e

Bronny James delivered his most complete G League showing yet — and his performance quickly caught the attention of the biggest name watching. Playing for the South Bay Lakers, Bronny erupted for a season-high 20 points and helped power a 125–121 overtime win over the Memphis Hustle, turning a devel