Kevin Durant faced off against the Phoenix Suns for the first time on Friday night since his blockbuster trade to the Houston Rockets during the offseason. The former NBA MVP led the Rockets to a convincing 117-98 victory against a shorthanded Phoenix squad that did not have the services of the injured Devin Booker.

On Saturday, Flagg set another record for an 18-year-old player in the NBA. He now has more games with at least 15 points, two steals and two blocks as an 18-year-old than any player in league history. He broke a record previously held by both LeBron James and Kobe Bryant, according to Real Sports.

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Shaquille O'Neal is widely considered one of the best players in NBA history. O'Neal won several NBA championships during his time in the league, alongside some of the best players to ever play the game, such as Kobe Bryant. While O'Neal is known for his time on the court, he's also a major star outside of the white lines.

Philadelphia 76ers' Tyrese Maxey gets past Milwaukee Bucks' AJ Green during tocertime of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) Philadelphia 76ers' Tyrese Maxey gets past Milwaukee Bucks' AJ Green during ...

Alonzo Mourning urged the NBA to tighten gambling regulations after Terry Rozier and other athletes were charged in betting scandals involving illegal wagers and game manipulation.

The Emirates NBA Cup has thrown the Week 8 schedule for a loop, with Indiana, Minnesota and Sacramento having excellent schedules.

NBA fans were surprised and saddened to learn of the sudden passing of former NBA champion Elden Campbell at the young age of 57. Sadly, the cause of death only makes the situation more tragic. According to TMZ Sports,