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    Harden nears top-10 all-time scoring as he reflects on “life-changing” rise from sixth man

    James Harden
    December 2025

    James Harden is on the brink of entering the NBA’s all-time top-10 scoring list and calls the achievement “like a dream come true”, recounting his journey from Oklahoma City sixth man to offensive centrepiece whose step-back three and foul-drawing mastery defined a modern scoring era. Harden credits his Houston years under Mike D’Antoni’s free-flowing system for unlocking his peak, while admitting he might have a ring had he stayed in OKC. He says limited athleticism forced him to perfect skill-based scoring, and at 36 he still believes he can climb higher on the list.

    Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren’s off-court bond powers Pistons’ rise

    Cade Cunningham
    December 2025

    Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren have powered Detroit’s rise in the East behind career-best starts, built on a deep off-court friendship that includes shared summer trips and daily work, turning the Pistons’ core guard-big partnership into one of the league’s most effective engines. From off-the-grid training in Colorado to two weeks exploring Rome and workouts in Dallas, their time together has sharpened communication and pick-and-roll reads, reflected in elite efficiency numbers, shared assist totals and a dominant two-man net rating driving Detroit’s resurgence.

    Cavaliers hit with $250,000 fine for Darius Garland rest decision on national TV window

    Cleveland Cavaliers
    December 2025

    The NBA fined the Cleveland Cavaliers $250,000 for violating the Player Participation Policy after determining that Darius Garland, classified as a star under the rules, should have been available for a nationally televised game against the Toronto Raptors but instead played only in the previous night’s non national contest. League investigators found Garland was capable of appearing in either game, yet the Cavaliers chose to rest him for the broadcast fixture, breaching the requirement to prioritise star availability in national TV windows, with the sizeable fine reflecting the NBA’s intent to strictly enforce its new participation standards.

    Elden Campbell, Clemson legend and long time NBA big man, dies at 57

    Elden Campbell
    December 2025

    Former Clemson star and 15 year NBA veteran Elden Campbell has died at 57, leaving behind a legacy as his college’s all time leading scorer and a steady interior presence for multiple franchises, most notably the Lakers and the championship winning 2004 Detroit Pistons. The 6 foot 11 center, remembered as Easy E for his calm demeanour, powered Clemson to their only ACC regular season title, logged more than 1,000 NBA games with averages of 10.3 points and 5.9 rebounds, won a title in Detroit, and was recently honoured in the Southern California Basketball Hall of Fame, prompting tributes from former teammates and coaches.

    76ers hit with $100k fine for misleading Joel Embiid injury report

    Philadelphia 76ers
    December 2025

    The NBA fined the Philadelphia 76ers $100,000 for misreporting Joel Embiid’s status before their game against Atlanta, after listing the star center as out on the official injury report and then playing him, breaching league rules on accurate availability disclosure. The sanction factors in previous offences by the franchise under the same policy and underscores the league’s push for transparency in medical reporting, particularly in an era of load management and gambling partnerships, with the Sixers now on notice that repeat violations will be punished more severely.

    Danilo Gallinari retires as Italy’s all-time NBA scorer

    Danilo Gallinari
    December 2025

    Danilo Gallinari announced his retirement from the NBA, ending a 14 season career in which the Italian forward scored 11,607 points, the most ever by an Italian player, while averaging 14.9 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.9 assists as a floor spacing offensive specialist. Drafted sixth overall by the New York Knicks in 2008, Gallinari evolved into a stretch four with 38.1 percent three point shooting, played 777 regular season and 51 playoff games, and thanked fans in a farewell statement for a journey he had always dreamed of.

    Shai’s “quiet” dominance pushes Thunder toward historic season

    Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
    December 2025

    Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is quietly assembling one of the most dominant seasons in NBA history, leading reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder to a 20-1 start while building on last year’s MVP, Finals MVP and scoring-title haul with even better production across virtually every category. Gilgeous-Alexander is posting career highs in efficiency, playmaking and clutch scoring, with elite shooting from two and three, microscopic turnovers and suffocating defense that anchor the league’s top rated unit, prompting advanced metrics to project a campaign rivaling prime Stephen Curry and Michael Jordan.

    Kevon Looney spells out how he wants to be remembered

    Kevon Looney
    November 2025

    Kevon Looney has reflected on a decade with Golden State during his first return as a Pelican, saying he wants to be remembered as a tough, selfless big man who showed up every night, did the dirty work, never complained and brought a professional mindset to the Warriors’ locker room. The three time champion, who once played nearly 300 straight games, highlighted his willingness to accept any role and focus on rebounding and effort, while Steve Kerr praised his maturity, extra possessions and quiet leadership, admitting Golden State still miss the stability Looney provided on and off the floor.

    Spoelstra hits 800 wins as Heat celebrate milestone in Cup victory

    Erik Spoelstra (Miami Heats)
    November 2025

    Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra reached 800 career wins as his team beat Milwaukee in Emirates NBA Cup group play, learning of the milestone only after a jubilant locker-room soaking and becoming just the third coach to hit that mark with a single franchise. Spoelstra, whose home recently burned down, said he felt deep gratitude toward the organisation after years of continuity and success, while Tyler Herro and team-mates hailed his longevity as the 13-6 Heat continue their strong start and push for Cup progression and playoff positioning.

    Durant to miss emotional Houston return to Phoenix for personal reasons

    Kevin Durant
    November 2025

    Houston star Kevin Durant will miss the Rockets’ home game against the Phoenix Suns for personal reasons, postponing his first on court return to the city where he played the previous two and a half seasons and averaged nearly twenty seven points per game. Durant, now the Rockets’ leading scorer and under contract through 2028, was traded from Phoenix in a seven team deal that included Dillon Brooks and Jalen Green, with both teams starting strongly this season as Houston push toward the top of the Western Conference.

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