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Basketball players

Luka Doncic soars as the Los Angeles Lakers down the Dallas Mavericks

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic looking to pass the ball past Dallas Mavericks forward Dwight Powell during the second half of the Lakers' NBA 116-110 win at the American Airlines Center on Jan 24, 2026.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic looking to pass the ball past Dallas Mavericks forward Dwight Powell during the second half of the Lakers' NBA 116-110 win at the American Airlines Center on Jan 24, 2026.

Rolling Toronto Raptors look to upset injury-riddled Oklahoma City Thunder

Kenrich Williams (above) has figured more for the NBA champions Oklahoma City Thunder following injuries to key players like Jalen Williams, Isaiah Hartenstein, Alex Caruso, Ajay Mitchell and Aaron Wiggins.
Kenrich Williams (above) has figured more for the NBA champions Oklahoma City Thunder following injuries to key players like Jalen Williams, Isaiah Hartenstein, Alex Caruso, Ajay Mitchell and Aaron Wiggins.

Luka Doncic, Los Angeles Lakers set to face improving Dallas Mavericks in NBA

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (No. 77) being defended by Jordan Miller (in red) of the Los Angeles Clippers during the second half of the Clippers' 112-104 NBA win at Intuit Dome on Jan 22.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (No. 77) being defended by Jordan Miller (in red) of the Los Angeles Clippers during the second half of the Clippers' 112-104 NBA win at Intuit Dome on Jan 22.

Oklahoma City Thunder host Indiana Pacers for first time since NBA Finals Game 7

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drives to the basket against Milwaukee Bucks guard Cole Anthony in the first half at Fiserv Forum.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drives to the basket against Milwaukee Bucks guard Cole Anthony in the first half at Fiserv Forum.

Luka Doncic, LA Lakers out to derail LA Clippers’ hot stretch

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic controls the ball against the Denver Nuggets in the fourth quarter at Ball Arena.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic controls the ball against the Denver Nuggets in the fourth quarter at Ball Arena.

Thriving Detroit Pistons turn attention to floundering New Orleans Pelicans in NBA

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham drives against Boston Celtics guard Jordan Walsh in the second half at Little Caesars Arena.
Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham drives against Boston Celtics guard Jordan Walsh in the second half at Little Caesars Arena.

Los Angeles Lakers hope to exploit absence of Denver Nuggets’ big men in NBA

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic dribbling against Toronto Raptors guard Ochai Agbaji and forward Collin Murray-Boyles during the Lakers' 110-93 NBA win on Jan 18.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic dribbling against Toronto Raptors guard Ochai Agbaji and forward Collin Murray-Boyles during the Lakers' 110-93 NBA win on Jan 18.

Report: Pau Gasol could play key role in NBA Europe league

Boston Celtics guard Anfernee Simons dribbles the ball against Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham in the first half at Little Caesars Arena.
Boston Celtics guard Anfernee Simons dribbles the ball against Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham in the first half at Little Caesars Arena.

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Detroit Pistons host Boston Celtics in NBA battle of surprise East front runners

Jan 17, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA;  Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) dribbles defended by Indiana Pacers forward Jarace Walker (5) in the first half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
Jan 17, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA;  Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) dribbles defended by Indiana Pacers forward Jarace Walker (5) in the first half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

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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.