If the Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets end up facing each other in the NBA playoffs, it will be appointment viewing.

Initially Pistons star Jalen Duren was confirmed as a participant, which was a big get for the NBA as Duren earned his first All-Star selection as a reserve this year. However, he bowed out due to a knee injury suffered just before the ASB.

The Clippers are still waiting on the results of the NBA's investigation into alleged cap circumvention related to Kawhi Leonard but said the looming decision hasn't impacted "anything that we do."

The Sacramento Kings guard scored his 27,000th career point in a matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans, becoming just the 14th player to reach that mark. Westbrook ranks just behind Elvin Hayes, who is 13th on the NBA's all-time scoring list.

“For me, he is a perennial guy who should be there every year,” Ime Udoka says. “He is motivated to do that and become that, and leave no doubt.”

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San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle and Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson have been named the NBA Players of the Week for Week 16 of the 2025-26 season. NBA Players of the Week for Week 16.

Alabama's Charles Bediako lost his court battle to continue playing in his return to the Crimson Tide after going pro in 2023, with a judge denying an injunction on Monday.

The NBA is reportedly investigating OKC for player absences due to injury during its nationally-televised road game against San Antonio.