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Basket-brawl as five ejected in NBA clash between Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets

Charlotte Hornets forward Moussa Diabate being held back by guard Sion James from engaging with Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris during the second half of Detroit's 110-104 NBA win at Spectrum Center on Feb 9. Four players were ejected after the third-quarter melee.
Charlotte Hornets forward Moussa Diabate being held back by guard Sion James from engaging with Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris during the second half of Detroit's 110-104 NBA win at Spectrum Center on Feb 9. Four players were ejected after the third-quarter melee.

Kawhi Leonard’s 41 points lead the Los Angeles Clippers over the Minnesota Timberwolves in NBA

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard working around Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards during the 115-96 NBA victory at Target Center on Feb 8, 2026.
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard working around Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards during the 115-96 NBA victory at Target Center on Feb 8, 2026.

Stephon Castle’s monster night fuels San Antonio Spurs in NBA victory

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (right) shaking the hand of guard Stephon Castle during the second half of the 138-125 win over the reeling Dallas Mavericks  at Frost Bank Center on Feb 7, 2026.
San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (right) shaking the hand of guard Stephon Castle during the second half of the 138-125 win over the reeling Dallas Mavericks  at Frost Bank Center on Feb 7, 2026.

NBA finalises competitors for Slam Dunk, Shooting Stars competitions

Orlando Magic's Jase Richardson will compete against San Antonio Spurs rookie forward Carter Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers 7-foot centre Jaxson Hayes and Miami Heat forward Keshad Johnson.
Orlando Magic's Jase Richardson will compete against San Antonio Spurs rookie forward Carter Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers 7-foot centre Jaxson Hayes and Miami Heat forward Keshad Johnson.

Without Luka Doncic, Los Angeles Lakers welcome Stephen Curry-less Golden State Warriors in NBA

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic has suffered a hamstring injury and it remains to be seen when he will be back.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic has suffered a hamstring injury and it remains to be seen when he will be back.

Charlotte Hornets bring extended win streak into NBA clash with new-look Atlanta Hawks

Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller attempts to dunk against Houston Rockets center Clint Capela during the first quarter at Toyota Center.
Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller attempts to dunk against Houston Rockets center Clint Capela during the first quarter at Toyota Center.

NBA trade winners and losers: Cleveland Cavaliers deliver, Chicago Bulls not so much

James Harden has moved from the Los Angeles Clippers to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
James Harden has moved from the Los Angeles Clippers to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

NBA Eastern Conference leaders Detroit Pistons pose challenge to Washington Wizards

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham tugs on the shorts of Denver Nuggets guard Tim Hardaway Jr. before trying to drive past him in the second quarter at Little Caesars Arena.
Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham tugs on the shorts of Denver Nuggets guard Tim Hardaway Jr. before trying to drive past him in the second quarter at Little Caesars Arena.

LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant reunite on NBA All-Star line-up

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James drives past Brooklyn Nets guard Egor Demin in the third quarter at Barclays Center.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James drives past Brooklyn Nets guard Egor Demin in the third quarter at Barclays Center.

Singapore’s 3x3 basketball teams set to make Commonwealth Games debut

Singapore's men's 3x3 team of Ching Zhen Yu, Aufa Putra, Xu Duanyang and Liam Blakney won a historic silver at the 2025 SEA Games. The national men's and women's teams have qualified for the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Singapore's men's 3x3 team of Ching Zhen Yu, Aufa Putra, Xu Duanyang and Liam Blakney won a historic silver at the 2025 SEA Games. The national men's and women's teams have qualified for the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.