NBA

Knicks lose Anunoby for road trip as hamstring strain deepens injury worries

OG Anunoby (New York Knicks)
November 2025

OG Anunoby will miss at least two weeks with a left hamstring strain and will not travel on the Knicks’ upcoming road swing, removing a key two way starter who averages 15.8 points per game from a rotation already missing All Star guard Jalen Brunson through ankle trouble. Hurt early in a high scoring win over Miami, Anunoby will be re evaluated after a fortnight while the Knicks scramble to cover his scoring and perimeter defence. The setback places extra load on remaining wings and raises concern about rhythm as the schedule toughens away from Madison Square Garden.

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.

Pacers lose breakout scorer Aaron Nesmith for at least four weeks with knee issue

Aaron Nesmith will miss at least a month with a left knee injury after going down in the defeat to the Suns, a major blow for an Indiana team already ravaged by absences and sitting 1-11 despite strong early scoring numbers from the versatile forward. Rick Carlisle said scans brought very good news compared to initial fears, with Nesmith out around four weeks but moving without a brace. The Pacers already lost Tyrese Haliburton for the season and are managing injuries to Bennedict Mathurin, Andrew Nembhard and Obi Toppin while Nesmith posts career highs in points and rebounds.

Suns’ Dillon Brooks fined for lewd on-court gesture in Pacers blowout

Dillon Brooks (Phoenix Suns)
November 2025

Dillon Brooks (Phoenix Suns) has been fined 25,000 dollars by the league for making a lewd gesture late in the second quarter of Phoenix’s 133-98 win over the Indiana Pacers, adding another disciplinary note to the forward’s already controversial on-court reputation. The punishment, announced by NBA executive James Jones, underlines the league’s stance on player behaviour and continues Brooks’s pattern of drawing attention for antics as much as defence, reminding Phoenix that his edge occasionally brings unwanted scrutiny alongside his competitive intensity.

Nuggets lose starter Braun for at least six weeks with ankle sprain

Christian Braun (Denver Nuggets)
November 2025

Christian Braun (Denver Nuggets) will be sidelined after spraining his left ankle against the Los Angeles Clippers, with the team ruling him out for at least six weeks. The starting guard had been averaging 11.4 points and 4.4 rebounds for the 9-2 defending champions. The 24-year-old recently signed a five-year, 125 million dollar extension after cementing himself as a high-energy starter who defends, rebounds and complements Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon. Denver must now stretch its wing depth while protecting its strong start to the season.

Jokic’s historic efficiency puts him atop early MVP race as Denver surge continues

Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets)
Early 2025–26 NBA season, five years after the 2019–20 campaign

Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets) has transformed from a good 2019–20 All-Star into the dominant force of the league, stacking three MVP awards, two runner-up finishes and now leading the early Kia MVP race while driving Denver to a 9-2 start with relentless triple-double production.
Jokic is averaging a triple-double while shooting an extraordinary rate on two-pointers, converting 101 of 129 attempts and hitting 67 percent overall. Recent bursts include a 55-point outing and a 33-15-16 line, prompting coach David Adelman (Denver Nuggets) to call him the most efficient player he has ever seen.

Knicks lose Brunson to ankle sprain, status beyond Miami still unclear

Jalen Brunson (New York Knicks)
Injury suffered Wednesday vs Orlando Magic, diagnosis confirmed Thursday ahead of Friday’s game vs Miami Heat

Jalen Brunson (New York Knicks) has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 right ankle sprain and will miss Friday’s NBA Cup game against the Miami Heat. He is listed day to day, with no firm return date set despite initial fears of a longer setback.
Brunson left late in the loss to Orlando after a hard fall, later seen leaving Madison Square Garden in a walking boot and on crutches. The Knicks, now 4-7 and heavily reliant on his 28.0 points and 6.5 assists per game, must adjust short term while monitoring his daily progress.

Banchero out vs Nets after MRI confirms groin strain

Paolo Banchero (Orlando Magic)
After injury against New York Knicks, ahead of home game vs Brooklyn Nets

Paolo Banchero (Orlando Magic) has been ruled out of Orlando’s game against the Brooklyn Nets after an MRI confirmed the left groin strain he suffered against the New York Knicks, leaving the Magic without their leading scorer as he celebrates his twenty third birthday.
Head coach Jamahl Mosley said he removed Banchero immediately after noticing discomfort on a quick turn, and the team now has no timetable for his return, forcing Orlando to monitor his response to treatment and redistribute his scoring, rebounding and playmaking load across the roster.

Paolo Banchero suffers groin strain on 23rd birthday against Knicks

Paolo Banchero (Orlando Magic)
November 2025

Banchero left Orlando’s game against the Knicks with a left groin strain after playing only 12 minutes and scoring four points. The Magic first listed him as questionable before ruling him out for the second half, raising concern over their leading scorer’s short-term availability. The forward had been averaging strong scoring numbers and minutes before this setback, making his early exit a significant blow to Orlando’s offence. The team now must monitor the injury, manage his workload carefully and adjust their rotation if he is forced to miss additional games.

Mavericks fire GM Nico Harrison as fan anger and poor form hit boiling point

Nico Harrison (former Dallas Mavericks)
November 2025

Dallas dismissed general manager Nico Harrison following a home defeat to the Bucks that triggered “Fire Nico” chants from their own crowd. The move came months after the controversial trade sending Luka Doncic to Los Angeles for Anthony Davis. Harrison’s roster, hit by Anthony Davis’ extended absences, stumbled to a 3-8 record, souring fan sentiment and home atmosphere. Owner representative Patrick Dumont made the change, with Michael Finley and Matt Riccardi installed as co-interim GMs while Kidd stressed his focus remains on preparing the team on court.