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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.

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.

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

Trae Young ‘ecstatic’ about NBA move from the Atlanta Hawks to Washington Wizards

Trae Young of the Washington Wizards is introduced to fans during the first half of their 128-107 defeat by the New Orleans Pelicans at Capital One Arena on Jan 9, 2026 in Washington, DC.
Trae Young of the Washington Wizards is introduced to fans during the first half of their 128-107 defeat by the New Orleans Pelicans at Capital One Arena on Jan 9, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Kevin Durant on cusp of milestone as Houston Rockets eye NBA victory against Portland Trail Blazers

Houston Rockets' Kevin Durant (right) shooting the ball over Portland's Donovan Clingan in the Trail Blazers' 103-102 win on Jan 7.
Houston Rockets' Kevin Durant (right) shooting the ball over Portland's Donovan Clingan in the Trail Blazers' 103-102 win on Jan 7.

Victor Wembanyama’s ode to the old school

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - DECEMBER 25: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs drives to the basket around Luguentz Dort #5 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center on December 25, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.   William Purnell/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by William Purnell / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - DECEMBER 25: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs drives to the basket around Luguentz Dort #5 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center on December 25, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.   William Purnell/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by William Purnell / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

NBA champions the Oklahoma City Thunder rally to down the Memphis Grizzlies

The Oklahoma City Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 13 of his 35 points in the third quarter.
The Oklahoma City Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 13 of his 35 points in the third quarter.

Rockets trying to unleash Kevin Durant; Nets loving their NBA ‘fight’

Kevin Durant of the Houston Rockets dunks the ball against the Detroit Pistons during the second half at Toyota Centre.
Kevin Durant of the Houston Rockets dunks the ball against the Detroit Pistons during the second half at Toyota Centre.

Golden State Warriors thump Los Angeles Lakers in NBA season opener

Luka Doncic of the Los Angeles Lakers is trapped by Jonathan Kuminga (No. 1) and Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors in the fourth quarter of the game at Crypto.com Arena.
Luka Doncic of the Los Angeles Lakers is trapped by Jonathan Kuminga (No. 1) and Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors in the fourth quarter of the game at Crypto.com Arena.

NBA teams ring changes but Oklahoma City Thunder still fancied to repeat

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins goes up for a basket in front of Denver Nuggets center Jonas Valanciunas during a pre-season game.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins goes up for a basket in front of Denver Nuggets center Jonas Valanciunas during a pre-season game.

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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.