NBA

Anthony Davis set to return for struggling Mavericks

Anthony Davis
November 2025

Davis is expected back from a left calf strain that has sidelined him since late October, with the Mavericks desperate for a spark at 5–14. The ten-time All-Star had averaged 20.8 points and 10.2 rebounds in five games before the setback. Dallas have slumped to joint second-worst in the West, going 3–11 without Davis while also missing Kyrie Irving. His return against his former team should stabilise the defence, boost rebounding and give the Mavs a focal point inside as they attempt to stop their early-season slide.

Jalen Williams cleared for season debut with 18–1 Thunder

Jalen Williams
November 2025

Jalen Williams is set to make his first appearance of the season against the Suns after missing the opening nineteen games while recovering from offseason wrist surgery. His return adds an All-NBA calibre wing to a Thunder team already riding an eighteen-win start. Oklahoma City managed a league-best 18–1 record and a ten-game win streak without him, but now regain a 21.6-points-per-game scorer who also provides playmaking and defence. His reintegration should deepen the rotation and ease pressure on teammates as they push to defend their NBA title.

Stephen Curry suffers quad bruise as Warriors sweat on MRI results

Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors)
November 2025

Stephen Curry bruised his right quadriceps in the Warriors’ 104-100 loss to the Rockets and will undergo an MRI, raising fears Golden State could be without their superstar guard for a stretch as they struggle to find rhythm early in the regular season. Curry was hurt while contesting a drive from Amen Thompson, finished with 14 points and seven turnovers, and limped away as Steve Kerr admitted rotations will change if he misses time. Gary Payton II sprained an ankle, while Jimmy Butler challenged the Warriors’ focus.

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.

Injury-hit Mavs lose Lively again as frontcourt crisis deepens

Dallas Mavericks
November 2025

Dallas center Dereck Lively II will miss at least the next three games while specialists assess swelling and discomfort in his right foot, extending an injury-plagued start to the season for the 21-year-old big man after prior surgeries and limited appearances. Lively’s latest setback comes with the Mavericks already without Anthony Davis, out 14 games with a calf strain, and Kyrie Irving, recovering from an ACL tear. Dallas sit 5-14 and second-bottom in the West, with coaching staff promising a clearer return timetable in seven to ten days.

Red hot Pistons tie franchise record with 13th straight win

Detroit Pistons
November 2025

The Detroit Pistons extended their winning streak to 13 games with a 122-117 victory over the Pacers, matching franchise records from the 1990 and 2004 title seasons and pushing their start to 15-2, a remarkable rise after just 14 wins in the entire 2023-24 campaign. Cade Cunningham led with 24 points, 11 rebounds and six assists, supported by Jalen Duren’s inside dominance and Caris LeVert’s scoring, while returning guard Jaden Ivey added punch under a minutes restriction. Detroit nearly blew an 18 point lead late but held on, setting up a record chasing NBA Cup clash in Boston.

Reset Suns riding hustle and chemistry into surprise early surge

Phoenix Suns
November 2025

The retooled Phoenix Suns have defied gloomy preseason forecasts, starting with a winning record, strong Emirates NBA Cup position and a revived home atmosphere after shedding their expensive star core and embracing a hard-working, underdog identity under new coach Jordan Ott. With Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal gone, Phoenix has leaned on Devin Booker’s leadership, Dillon Brooks’ disruptive defense and scoring, and breakout guard Collin Gillespie, who hit a game-winner against Minnesota. Owner Mat Ishbia’s second roster overhaul is suddenly paying off, turning an expected bridge year into early optimism.

Tyler Herro targets Mavericks clash for long-awaited Heat return

Tyler Herro (Miami Heat)
November 2025

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro is targeting Monday’s home game against the Mavericks for his debut after ankle and foot surgery in September, returning to a team that has won four straight and climbed to fourth in the Eastern Conference. Herro, who made his first All Star team last season while averaging career highs in scoring and assists, had surgery to address posterior impingement and has been rehabbing since, with Miami hoping his shot creation boosts an offense already trending upward after last year’s struggles.

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.

Nuggets dealt major blow as Aaron Gordon sidelined with hamstring strain

Denver Nuggets
November 2025

Denver forward Aaron Gordon has been ruled out indefinitely with a strained right hamstring and will be re-evaluated in four to six weeks, depriving the Nuggets of another starter after guard Christian Braun recently sprained his ankle and joined the injury list. Coach David Adelman said Gordon is still weighing treatment options, with Denver leaning on Peyton Watson and Spencer Jones in his absence, a significant blow given Gordon’s 18.8 points and 5.9 rebounds per game and his importance alongside Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray.