Injury Notes: Sheppard, Doncic, Z. Williams, Claxton, Clippers
Having undergone surgery on Wednesday for the torn meniscus in his left knee, Pacers wing Ben Sheppard is expected to be out for “months” rather than weeks, head coach Rick Carlis…
Justin Herbert defends Mike McDaniel, accepts blame for struggles of Chargers' offense
The 2026 season has been a disaster for the Chargers, but their quarterback isn't blaming the person taking the most heat for the team's struggles.
Jared Goff is closing in on a rare NFL milestone as Lions face Vikings
Goff's numbers are particularly impressive because he has maintained his ball security while remaining a productive part of Detroit's offense.
Miles Bridges must improve quickly to justify the Suns’ trade
The Phoenix Suns are last in the NBA in defensive rating early in the 2026-27 season, and their offense over three games has not been anything to celebrate either. You can point t…
Anthony Edwards’ Surgery Doesn’t Mean The Sky is Falling
With Anthony Edwards scheduled to undergo an arthroscopic knee procedure that will sideline him for two or more months, Timberwolves fans, rightfully so, are freaking out. There a…
Knicks 133, Bulls 127: “19 point comeback. Yawn.”
It was always going to be that way, just like Ewings_Finger_Roll joked in the Postgame Thread. There seemed to be nothing the New York Knicks could have done in last night’s road …
Suns JAM Session Podcast: Booker Can’t Do It Alone
The original post-game podcast on Planet Purple! Watch it right here! Listen to the latest podcast episode of the Suns JAM Session Podcast below. Stay up to date on every episode,…
Maxx Crosby loves 'being doubted' amid Raiders' losing streak, trade rumors
Crosby addressed the team's recent struggles as well as the trade rumors that continue to hover.
NFC North teams inherit notable drought distinction after Brewers' World Series win
The Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings have plenty of history between them, but they now share an unusual distinction across the NFC North.
Budda Baker reportedly hasn't asked to be traded or to remain with Cardinals through trade deadline
Baker is under contract through the 2027 season.
Open Thread: Champagnie’s unparalleled prowess
On Tuesday, Julian Champagnie came into the Spurs game against the Sacramento Kings and dropped eight three-pointers in thirteen minutes, tying his own franchise record. He droppe…
Collin Sexton’s ‘insanity’ lifts shorthanded Lakers over Clippers
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — With a minute remaining in the third quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers’ 103-87 win over the crosstown Clippers, Lakers guard Collin Sexton charged through the …
Spurs outlast Jazz to extend win streak to three
Following an easy win over the lowly Kings, the Spurs faced a tougher foe in Utah Wednesday night, narrowly escaping with a 117-111 victory to extend their winning streak to three…
Player Grades: Lakers vs. Clippers
When the Lakers built out their team with more depth this offseason, a game like this was likely what they had in mind. At the start of five games in seven nights and on the secon…
Defense, depth leads Lakers to blowout win over Clippers
Even without Luka Dončić, the Lakers easily handled the Clippers in the Intuit Dome on Wednesday, picking up a 103-87 win. Luka and Ziaire Williams were ruled out on the second ni…
Warriors vs. Timberwolves player grades: Steph Curry turns back the clock
After Saturday’s loss, which moved them to 0-3, I sure didn’t expect the Golden State Warriors to have a decent-looking record anytime soon. They had a brutal schedule facing them…
Warriors 119, Wolves 114: No Ant? Big Problem.
10,000-Foot Game Overview With Anthony Edwards sidelined for an extended period of time, everyone was curious how the rest of the Wolves would respond. And well, it did not get of…
Southwest Notes: Morant, Jones, Sengun, Flagg
Ja Morant is getting ready to face off against the Grizzlies team that drafted him and that he spent his entire career with prior to this season, as the Trail Blazers travel to Me…
The '140-yard, 2-TD catch NFL games' quiz
How many of the active NFL players to rack up at least 140 receiving yards and catch two touchdowns in one game can you name in six minutes?
San Antonio vs. Utah, Final Score: Spurs play a dissonant note against the Jazz in 117-111 overtime win
With several stars out with injuries, the talented young Jazzmen like Darryn Peterson and Keyonte George with 31 points had a chance to shine against a lethargic Spurs squad, and …
Steph Curry’s 44 points just enough as Warriors survive Timberwolves
For most of Wednesday night’s game in Minneapolis, the Golden State Warriors looked like the team that trounced the Denver Nuggets Monday. In the last four minutes, they looked li…
Knicks 133, Bulls 127: Scenes from big-time bench minutes
The league has done the world champion Knicks (2-3) no favors to start the new campaign. Their first four games were matches against playoff teams, and when they finally faced an …
Jordan Goodwin is showing how to play “Suns’ Basketball”
Unfortunately for the Suns, the season has not panned out as much as anticipated. With a 1-2 start and their next game not until Friday, the team’s pulse has been off, and everyon…
Packers may need to start worrying about rookie kicker Trey Smack
Smack came to Green Bay with a ton of promise. He was hailed as the top kicker in the 2026 NFL Draft coming out of Florida, and the Packers even traded up into the late sixth roun…