Cup of Cavs: News and links for Thursday, Dec. 11
We’re still one day away from Cleveland Cavaliers basketball returning to our lives. Until then, we have some…
Inside the Thunder’s defense: The formula behind their historic greatness
The Athletic has live coverage of the 2025 NBA Cup quarterfinals. The Oklahoma City Thunder won the NBA…
Which NBA teams have the best front offices? Here’s how 36 executives voted
This article is part of our Rankings & Tiers series, an evaluation across sport about the key players, front offices,…
Is NBA ‘possession ball’ a case of foul play? And what do Mavs have in Ryan Nembhard?
The Athletic has live coverage of the 2025 NBA Cup quarterfinals. You can’t make an omelette without breaking…
The Bounce: NBA Cup elimination is here. So are our Western Conference grades
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Mavericks top Rockets 122-109 behind Anthony Davis’ 29 points
DALLAS (AP) – Anthony Davis scored 29 points and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Houston Rockets 122-109 on…
Anthony Davis bounces back from rough game with 29 points as Mavs beat Rockets 122-109
DALLAS — – Anthony Davis scored 29 points and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Houston Rockets 122-109 on…
What does Mark Daigneault remember about Chris Paul’s time in OKC?
Less than two weeks after he announced his retirement tour, Chris Paul’s second stint with the LA Clippers…
Durant reaches 31,000 career points as Rockets dominate Suns
HOUSTON — – Kevin Durant had 28 points to become the eighth player in NBA history to score…
Kevin Durant reaches 31,000 career points in Friday night’s game vs. Suns
HOUSTON – Friday night, the Houston Rockets hosted the Phoenix Suns in a matchup of the two principle…
Rockets’ Kevin Durant becomes 8th NBA player to score 31,000 career points in first quarter against Suns
The Phoenix Suns hit the reset button this offseason and sent 15-time All-Star forward Kevin Durant to the…
Rockets’ leadership pleased by Amen Thompson’s play at point guard
When veteran Fred VanVleet tore the ACL in his right knee in September, many observers around the NBA…