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Depleted Los Angeles Lakers chase bounce-back against slumping Dallas Mavericks in NBA

Rui Hachimura of the Los Angeles Lakers trying to fend off San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama during the Lakers' 136-108 home loss on Feb 10.
Rui Hachimura of the Los Angeles Lakers trying to fend off San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama during the Lakers' 136-108 home loss on Feb 10.

Jaren Jackson Jr hopes to continue hot streak for Utah Jazz against the Sacramento Kings

Forward Jaren Jackson Jr is averaging 22.0 points, 4.5 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 25.0 minutes per game in his two games since being traded to the Utah Jazz.
Forward Jaren Jackson Jr is averaging 22.0 points, 4.5 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 25.0 minutes per game in his two games since being traded to the Utah Jazz.

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.

Curling-US curler Dropkin thrills crowds at Milano Cortina Games

Feb 9, 2026; Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy; Korey Dropkin of Team United States during a curling semifinal match during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images
Feb 9, 2026; Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy; Korey Dropkin of Team United States during a curling semifinal match during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

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.

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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.

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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.