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Pistons Pummel Knicks 118–80 to Halt Eight-Game Streak

Injury absences alongside fresh deadline moves framed a statement that reinforced Detroit’s East-leading pace.

Bucks Begin Listening on Giannis Antetokounmpo as Star Signals Readiness to Move

Heat Finish 3–2 Trip With Win in Phoenix as Giannis Braces for Weeks Out and Storms Postpone Games

SGA's OT Buzzer-Beater Lifts Thunder as Spurs Handle LeBron-Less Lakers and Magic Edge Nets

Lakers Routed by Pistons as Redick Questions Whistle and Dončić Calls for More Physicality

Derrick White Ties NBA Guard Blocks Record in Celtics' Win Over Jazz

Knicks Eye Pelicans Guard Jose Alvarado as Conditional Trade Target

Jordan Walsh Fuels Celtics’ 126-105 Rout of Lakers for Fourth Straight Win

Morant Returns From Suspension as Lakers Sit Doncic and Reaves on Back-to-Back

Myles Turner Says Pacers Backed Off After Haliburton Injury, Fueling Bucks Move and Viral Back-and-Forth

Marcus Smart’s Flagrant 1 on Stephen Curry Draws Backlash in Lakers’ Opening Loss

Knicks Rule Out Hart and Robinson for Opener as Warriors Test Trade Waters

Celtics Set Expectations for Anfernee Simons at Media Day

Mike Brown Calls OG Anunoby a First-Team All-Defense Talent as Knicks Define Defensive Identity

Celtics Test Anfernee Simons Trade Market as Limited Interest Points to In-Season Decision

Pelicans Reject Warriors, Spurs Trade Inquiries for Trey Murphy III

Knicks Secure Mikal Bridges With Four-Year, $150 Million Extension

Lakers Sign Marcus Smart to Bolster Perimeter Defense

Lakers Finalize Marcus Smart Signing After Wizards Buyout

Marner Sign-and-Trade Nearing Completion as Lakers Lock In LeBron and Target Center