NBA Previews

Rockets Hope to Have All-Star Alperen Sengun Back Against Nets The Houston Rockets will look to maintain their slim lead in the Southwest Division when they host the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday, but their chances could depend on the availability of newly named All-Star center Alperen Sengun. Rockets Dealing with Injuries Amid Tight Playoff Race Sengun, who earned his first

Knicks Face Lakers and Familiar Foe LeBron James in Marquee Showdown The New York Knicks are rolling on their current homestand, but their next challenge comes in the form of the Los Angeles Lakers and a player who has tormented them for decades—LeBron James. As the two big-market franchises collide for the first time this season on Saturday night at

Thunder Look to Rebound Against Kings in Key Western Conference Clash The Oklahoma City Thunder return home on Saturday night, looking to bounce back from a rare loss when they take on the Sacramento Kings. While Oklahoma City remains atop the Western Conference, their recent inconsistency has frustrated star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Meanwhile, the Kings are navigating trade rumors surrounding

Sixers Ride Win Streak Into Matchup vs. Struggling Nuggets The Philadelphia 76ers (19-27) and Denver Nuggets (28-19) enter Friday night’s showdown in opposite form. While the Sixers are on a four-game winning streak, Denver has dropped three straight and is searching for answers. This rematch comes after Denver’s dominant 144-109 win over Philly on Jan. 21, a game where Sixers

Defensive-Minded Raptors Aim for Sixth Straight Win vs. Bulls The Toronto Raptors (25-22) will look to extend their season-best winning streak to six games when they host the Chicago Bulls (29-19) on Friday night. The Raptors have won seven of their last eight and are building momentum as a defensive force in the Eastern Conference playoff chase. Toronto’s latest victory

Suns and Warriors Face Off as Stars Step Up Amid Trade Rumors As the NBA trade deadline looms, the Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors find themselves at a crossroads. Both teams have been linked to potential blockbuster deals for Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler, yet their recent performances suggest they might not need to shake things up after all.

Bucks Look to Close Road Trip Strong Against Slumping Spurs The Milwaukee Bucks will aim to cap off their four-game road trip with a win when they face the struggling San Antonio Spurs on Friday night. While the Bucks are looking to regain their defensive identity after a disappointing loss in Portland, the Spurs continue to search for consistency as

Celtics’ Kristaps Porzingis Stays Hot as Boston Faces Pelicans The Boston Celtics are looking to build on a dominant win as they head to New Orleans on Friday night to take on the Pelicans. While the Celtics have been inconsistent recently, veteran center Kristaps Porzingis has been in peak form, and Boston hopes his hot shooting can help them find

Beat-Up Mavericks Out to Take Down Pistons The Dallas Mavericks continue their five-game road trip on Friday with a visit to Detroit, hoping to keep their momentum despite a depleted lineup. The Pistons, meanwhile, begin a season-high six-game homestand after a mixed road stretch. Mavs Overcoming Injuries with Frontcourt Depth Dallas (30-20) started its road swing with a thrilling 137-136