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Reasons for optimism and pessimism for all 10 NBA teams that played on Christmas
ESPN analyst Zach Kram picks two stats for the teams that played on Dec. 25, and breaks down why fans should be happy and worried about their title aspirations.[read more]
Sources: Clippers' Jones to make return Sunday
LA Clippers forward Derrick Jones Jr., who has been out since Nov. 16 because of a sprained MCL, will be available to return on Sunday against the Detroit Pistons, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.[read more]
💍 Karl-Anthony Towns proposes to Jordyn Woods
The New York Knicks center and TV personality have been dating since 2020.[read more]
Nets' Thomas (hamstring) returns, nets 30 in win
Cam Thomas scored 30 points in his return after sitting out 20 games because of a left hamstring strain, and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 123-107.[read more]
Spurs lose in Wemby's return to starting lineup
Victor Wembanyama made his first start since Nov. 14, but the San Antonio Spurs lost to the Utah Jazz 127-114 at the Frost Bank Center on Saturday, ending the Spurs' eight-game winning streak.[read more]
Pels' Alvarado, Suns' Williams tossed after fight
Suns center Mark Williams and Pelicans point guard Jose Alvarado were ejected after getting into a fight in the third quarter Saturday night.[read more]
Slumping Lakers hold meeting, eye 'recalibration'
Lakers coach JJ Redick said Saturday was a day of "recalibration and reconnection" for slumping Los Angeles, which has lost three straight and six of 10.[read more]
Giannis returns, draws Bulls' ire with late dunk
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 29 points in his return from an eight-game absence Saturday night, punctuating the Milwaukee Bucks' 112-103 victory over the Chicago Bulls at United Center with a windmill dunk at the buzzer that drew the ire of the home team.[read more]
Fantasy picks, DFS, betting tips: Get Anthony Black, Collin Gillespie into lineups
Jim McCormick breaks down Saturday's NBA games and offers his top fantasy streamers as well as his favorite bets and DFS plays.[read more]
Best quotes, latest intel from Windhorst's podcast
Here are the biggest highlights from Brian Windhorst's "The Hoop Collective" podcast.[read more]