Rockets GM says they don’t want to make a big trade, but NBA Cup has shown why they may eventually need one

The Houston Rockets have managed their rebuild about as responsibly as possible. They’ve hoarded draft picks, and thus far done relatively well with them. They’ve pursued veteran free agents, but have always... Read more »

Kerr apologizes for viral rant rebuking refs after Warriors’ loss

Kerr apologizes for viral rant rebuking refs after Warriors’ loss originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – Minutes after the Warriors’ late loss to the Rockets in Houston on... Read more »

NBA Cup semifinals chance for Thunder, Rockets to show they deserve more of NBA’s spotlight

LAS VEGAS — Oklahoma City vs. Houston in the NBA Cup semifinals a showdown of the top two teams in the West. Not that you would know it if you only catch... Read more »

Ja Morant’s ‘trolling’ stare down of Nets coach Jordi Fernandez leads to heated exchange

At the close of the first half of the Memphis Grizzlies’ 135-119 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday, Ja Morant knocked down a mid-range jumper as time expired and proceeded to... Read more »

NBA trade rumors roundup: Latest news including Jimmy Butler update with Warriors as possible destination

On Sunday, Dec. 15, the green flag on the NBA trade season really drops. That’s when 85 players who signed new contracts (or extended old ones) become eligible to be traded, which... Read more »

WATCH: Lakers’ Bronny James goes off for 30 points in first G League road game

Bronny James made his G League road debut on Thursday night for the South Bay Lakers, and it seems that all he needed was a little time away from home. James poured... Read more »

Now ‘actually holding our ground,’ Sixers aim to keep impressive trend rolling

Now ‘actually holding our ground,’ Sixers aim to keep impressive trend rolling originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Over the team’s gruesome 3-14 start, the Sixers had no unequivocal strengths. They were... Read more »

Stephen Curry took a bad shot at the worst time, and it cost the Warriors a trip to the NBA Cup semifinals

It is the rarest of occasions when Stephen Curry and “bad shot” can be used in the same sentence, but on Wednesday night, in the waning seconds of the Warriors’ NBA Cup... Read more »

Why Steph vs. VanVleet matchup key to Warriors-Rockets NBA Cup game

Why Steph vs. VanVleet matchup key to Warriors-Rockets NBA Cup game originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area When the stakes are raised, as they will be when the Warriors face the... Read more »

2024 NBA Cup bracket, schedule: Bucks and Thunder reach semifinals, can Knicks and Warriors join them?

Getty Images The 2024 NBA Cup knockout stage is underway, and the Bucks and Thunder are moving on to the semifinals in Las Vegas. The Bucks knocked out the Magic on Tuesday... Read more »