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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.

NBA trade deadline looms as Chicago Bulls and Milwaukee Bucks face off

Ryan Rollins of the Milwaukee Bucks brings the ball up court against Malaki Branham of the Washington Wizards during the second half at Capital One Arena on Jan 29.
Ryan Rollins of the Milwaukee Bucks brings the ball up court against Malaki Branham of the Washington Wizards during the second half at Capital One Arena on Jan 29.

OKC Thunder put home mastery against Orlando Magic on the line

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives to the basket against Spencer Jones of the Denver Nuggets during the fourth quarter at Ball Arena.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives to the basket against Spencer Jones of the Denver Nuggets during the fourth quarter at Ball Arena.

Indiana Pacers’ rare winning spree to be tested by Houston Rockets in NBA

Forward Pascal Siakam leads the Indiana Pacers in scoring with an average of 23.8 points per game in the NBA this season.
Forward Pascal Siakam leads the Indiana Pacers in scoring with an average of 23.8 points per game in the NBA this season.

Charlotte Hornets hold off Victor Wembanyama’s San Antonio Spurs for sixth NBA win in a row

Brandon Miller of the Charlotte Hornets shooting the ball over Devin Vassell of the San Antonio Spurs during the Hornets' 111-106 NBA win at Spectrum Center on Jan 31, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Brandon Miller of the Charlotte Hornets shooting the ball over Devin Vassell of the San Antonio Spurs during the Hornets' 111-106 NBA win at Spectrum Center on Jan 31, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

New York Knicks look to extend winning streak, face surging Los Angeles Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic speaking to referee Marc Davis during the second half of the 142-111 NBA win over the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on Jan 30, 2026.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic speaking to referee Marc Davis during the second half of the 142-111 NBA win over the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on Jan 30, 2026.

Unrivaled sets women’s hoops attendance record in Philadelphia

Marina Mabrey of the Lunar Owls reacting after making a shot during the 85-75 win over the Rose in the first half of the Unrivaled 2026 game at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Jan 30, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Marina Mabrey of the Lunar Owls reacting after making a shot during the 85-75 win over the Rose in the first half of the Unrivaled 2026 game at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Jan 30, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Indiana Pacers aim for continued improvement against Atlanta Hawks

Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam dribbling against Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams during the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Jan 28.
Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam dribbling against Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams during the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Jan 28.

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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.