ESPN report suggests Miami is gaining momentum in Kevin Durant talks

While Houston remains a preferred destination, ESPN’s latest reporting suggests that Miami could be making inroads on a possible Kevin Durant trade with the Suns. Sources: Kevin Durant prefers to…

In a Kevin Durant trade, Rockets have limited outgoing salary options

From a math perspective, some combination of Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, Jabari Smith Jr., and Reed Sheppard would seem to be Houston’s likeliest options for outgoing salary in a Kevin…

2025 NBA Playoff risers: Fantasy basketball breakouts ahead of the Finals

With the 2025 NBA Finals tipping off Thursday, hoops fans are treated to a clash of emerging squads as the Oklahoma City Thunder square off against the Indiana Pacers. Both…

NBA trade rumors: The latest on Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kevin Durant, Cooper Flagg

The NBA Finals aren’t even hear yet, but that hasn’t stopped the trade rumor mill from reaching a higher gear. Judging from what is being said around the league, multiple…

Amen Thompson turns NBA heads in All-Defensive season

“That dude is special,” Warriors forward Draymond Green says of Houston’s Amen Thompson. “One of one,” adds Rockets teammate Fred VanVleet. HOUSTON — As Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green…

Warriors’ Stephen Curry says ‘everything was aligned’ for Game 6 return before series loss to Timberwolves

It is, in the words of Stephen Curry, “the great ‘what-if.’” The Golden State Warriors’ 121-110 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday sealed a 4-1 series loss to the…

Buddy Hield superhero in Golden State win

Do the Thunder have what it takes to reach the Finals? Oklahoma City has the pieces—but do they have the experience to win three playoff series? The seventh-seeded Golden State…

‘I know we’ll win on Sunday:’ Warriors’ Jimmy Butler remains confident … and other takeaways from Rockets’ Game 6 win

SAN FRANCISCO — The Houston Rockets delivered a statement Friday night in Game 6, beating the Golden State Warriors 115-107. With their backs against the wall, Houston outplayed Golden State…

Anthony Edwards trolls everyone who picked Lakers to beat Timberwolves in playoffs: ‘Lakers in 5’

After toppling the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the NBA playoffs, there was one message Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards felt he needed to repeatedly deliver to…

Golden State looks to clinch series against Houston in game 5

Golden State Warriors (48-34, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (52-30, second in the Western Conference) Houston; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rockets -3.5; over/under is…