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    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.

    Suns forward Dillon Brooks fined $35k for postgame outburst at officials

    Dillon Brooks
    November 2025

    The NBA fined Dillon Brooks $35,000 for confronting officials and using inappropriate language after Phoenix’s one-point win over the Timberwolves, adding another disciplinary mark to the forward’s already volatile reputation with referees and the league office. The incident occurred immediately after the final buzzer at Mortgage Matchup Center, prompting a review by Basketball Operations chief James Jones and resulting in the fine, with the league again signalling a low tolerance for direct verbal abuse of officials in tense late-game situations.

    Tre Jones honoured with Bob Lanier Community Assist Award for cancer and community work

    Tre Jones (Chicago Bulls)
    November 2025

    Bulls guard Tre Jones has been named the NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist Award winner for October after helping raise over $1.1 million for cancer research, supporting breast cancer awareness campaigns and backing violence prevention and small business initiatives across Chicago. Jones co-hosted a major Jimmy V Foundation gala, backed Susan G. Komen’s VIPink campaign, partnered with the Obama Foundation’s Brotherhood Rising Program, amplified local businesses through the Bulls and BMO Spotlight Business initiative, and joined climate-focused Adapt2win, while also serving on the NBA’s Social Justice Coalition board.

    Curry overtakes Vince Carter to reach 22nd on NBA all time scoring list

    Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors)
    November 2025

    Stephen Curry scored 34 points in a defeat to Orlando to move past Vince Carter into 22nd on the NBA all time scoring list, reaching 25,749 career points while continuing a season that has him averaging 29.1 points per game for Golden State. He hit the milestone on a second quarter three pointer and now closes in on Kevin Garnett’s 26,071 total, reflecting that passing Carter feels special after childhood one on one games during his father’s Toronto stint and recognising this climb strengthens his case among the league’s greatest scorers.

    Pelicans fire Willie Green and hand Borrego the reins after 2-10 collapse

    Willie Green and James Borrego (New Orleans Pelicans)
    November 2025

    The New Orleans Pelicans dismissed head coach Willie Green after a 2-10 opening, installing assistant James Borrego as interim boss while Joe Dumars cited repeated losses in the same manner and a failure to establish nightly effort as key reasons for the decision. Green’s tenure was shaped by Zion Williamson’s recurring injuries and only two first round playoff exits, while Dumars rebuilt the roster with veterans and lottery picks that have yet to gel. Borrego inherits a struggling squad with 70 games left and vows to add toughness and his own imprint immediately.

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