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Basketball players

Denver Nuggets looking to match Oklahoma City Thunder’s defensive intensity in NBA clash

Spencer Jones (No. 21) of the Denver Nuggets going for a shot over the Boston Celtics' Baylor Scheierman during Denver's 103-84 home NBA win on Feb 25.
Spencer Jones (No. 21) of the Denver Nuggets going for a shot over the Boston Celtics' Baylor Scheierman during Denver's 103-84 home NBA win on Feb 25.

Out-of-sync offences collide as Phoenix Suns host Los Angeles Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic shooting over Paolo Banchero during the Orlando Magic's 110-109 NBA win at Crypto.com Arena on Feb 24, 2026.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic shooting over Paolo Banchero during the Orlando Magic's 110-109 NBA win at Crypto.com Arena on Feb 24, 2026.

Houston Rockets vow to let defence keep fuelling offence against Sacramento Kings

Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. shoots against Utah Jazz forward Brice Sensabaugh in the second half at Toyota Center.
Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. shoots against Utah Jazz forward Brice Sensabaugh in the second half at Toyota Center.

Toronto Raptors try to sweep NBA season series as the Oklahoma City Thunder visit

Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram drives for the basket against Milwaukee Bucks guard Kevin Porter in the second quarter at Fiserv Forum.
Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram drives for the basket against Milwaukee Bucks guard Kevin Porter in the second quarter at Fiserv Forum.

East-leading Detroit Pistons test their mettle against West contenders San Antonio Spurs in NBA clash

Jalen Duren, seen here dunking an alley-oop pass thrown by Cade Cunningham during the 126-110 NBA win over the Chicago Bulls on Feb 21, has been key to the Detroit Pistons leading the Eastern Conference with a 42-13 record.
Jalen Duren, seen here dunking an alley-oop pass thrown by Cade Cunningham during the 126-110 NBA win over the Chicago Bulls on Feb 21, has been key to the Detroit Pistons leading the Eastern Conference with a 42-13 record.

Jaylen Brown returns to Los Angeles, as the Boston Celtics face the Lakers in NBA game

The Boston Celtics' Jaylen Brown shooting as Brandin Podziemski and Al Horford defend during the Golden State Warriors' 121-110 NBA defeat at the Chase Center on Feb 19, 2026.
The Boston Celtics' Jaylen Brown shooting as Brandin Podziemski and Al Horford defend during the Golden State Warriors' 121-110 NBA defeat at the Chase Center on Feb 19, 2026.

New York Knicks tangle with Houston Rockets in latest chance to prove NBA title contender status

Cade Cunningham's (left) led the Detroit Pistons to a 126-111 NBA win over Jalen Brunson's New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Feb 19, 2026.
Cade Cunningham's (left) led the Detroit Pistons to a 126-111 NBA win over Jalen Brunson's New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Feb 19, 2026.

NBA plans to add anti-tanking rules next season: Reports

Utah Jazz were fined after sitting out forward Lauri Markkanen (above) and another player during the fourth quarter of back-to-back games that were both winnable.
Utah Jazz were fined after sitting out forward Lauri Markkanen (above) and another player during the fourth quarter of back-to-back games that were both winnable.

New York Knicks seek statement win in heavyweight bout with the Detroit Pistons

New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown gesturing from the sideline during his team's 111-89 NBA win over the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on Feb 8, 2026.
New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown gesturing from the sideline during his team's 111-89 NBA win over the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on Feb 8, 2026.

WNBA players lower salary cap, revenue-share proposals: Reports

A WNBA logo is shown on the court before a game between the Connecticut Sun and the Las Vegas Aces at Michelob ULTRA Arena on June 25, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
A WNBA logo is shown on the court before a game between the Connecticut Sun and the Las Vegas Aces at Michelob ULTRA Arena on June 25, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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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.