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Brunson’s 40-piece sends Knicks to NBA Cup final and fuels MVP drumbeat

Jalen Brunson
December 2025

Jalen Brunson poured in 40 points with eight assists to lead the Knicks past the Magic and into the Emirates NBA Cup final, extending his run of consecutive 30-plus point games and sharpening calls for All-NBA and Kia MVP recognition as New York chases two trophies. Brunson matched Jalen Suggs in the first half then pulled away after the break, calmly controlling tempo while Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby supplied strong support, prompting coach Mike Brown to publicly push his MVP case by emphasising how consistently Brunson carries the Knicks’ offense in big moments.

Cavs lose Mobley for up to a month with calf strain setback

Evan Mobley
December 2025

Cleveland center Evan Mobley has been ruled out for between two and four weeks after scans revealed a Grade 1 strain in his left calf, sidelining the All Star big man at a time when he is averaging 19.1 points, 9.3 rebounds and 1.6 blocks. Mobley suffered the issue in a 130-126 win over Washington and will enter rest and rehab while the Cavaliers lean more heavily on Jarrett Allen and their backup bigs, needing to shore up interior defense and rebounding to stay competitive in the Eastern race.

Curry drops 39 on return but Warriors fall again to shorthanded opponent

Stephen Curry
December 2025

Stephen Curry marked his return from a left quad injury with 39 points, five assists and five rebounds in 32 minutes against Minnesota, but his individual fireworks could not prevent the Warriors slipping to a 127-120 home defeat that dropped them back to .500. Before tip off Curry thrilled fans by drilling a roughly 100 foot tunnel shot, then said afterward he felt like himself again, while Steve Kerr bemoaned poor transition defense and noted Golden State keep losing to shorthanded opponents despite their star guard’s production.

Lakers lose in form Austin Reaves for at least a week with calf strain

Austin Reaves
December 2025

Austin Reaves will miss at least one week with a mild left calf strain, sidelining the breakout guard for the Lakers’ next two games just as he averages 27.8 points, 6.7 assists and 5.6 rebounds while forming a high scoring backcourt with Luka Doncic. The injury is the latest setback in an already disrupted Lakers season, with James only recently returning after missing 14 games and Doncic sitting six through load management and family reasons. The team, 17 7 so far, must now cover Reaves’ usage and creation while keeping their strong start on track.

Heat star Norman Powell balances career best scoring with “Understand the Grind” charity work

Norman Powell
December 2025

While averaging a career high 24.6 points and leading Miami in three pointers, Norman Powell is running his Understand the Grind Foundation, organising turkey drives and a Christmas gift event for families in need in San Diego, inspired by his mother’s long standing community work. Powell’s “Understand the Grind” mantra grew from childhood conversations into a clothing line, then a foundation that now offers mentorship, education support, youth camps and a scholars program with job shadowing and college help, aiming to show young people that hard work and sacrifice can open paths beyond their neighbourhood.

Grizzlies lose Zach Edey for at least a month with ankle stress reaction

Zach Edey
December 2025

Memphis center Zach Edey will miss at least four weeks after scans revealed a stress reaction in his previously operated left ankle, extending a frustrating run of injuries for the second-year big man. After offseason ankle surgery and a delayed start to the campaign, Edey managed only 11 games, averaging 13.6 points and 11.1 rebounds before renewed symptoms forced the team to shut him down for rest and rehab, further weakening a struggling Grizzlies frontcourt.

Emirates NBA Cup knockout rounds get bespoke Las Vegas court

Emirates NBA Cup
December 2025


The league has unveiled a special Las Vegas court for the Emirates NBA Cup Knockout Rounds, featuring the tournament trophy at center court, the full eight-team bracket beneath it and a 5×5 mosaic pattern carried across the floor. Designed by Victor Solomon in collaboration with the NBA and teams, the floor mirrors this season’s in-season court concepts, placing Cup trophies in both paints to give the semifinals and championship on Prime Video a distinct visual identity and reinforce the competition as a standalone marquee event.

Dereck Lively II ruled out for season after foot surgery

Dereck Lively II
December 2025

Dallas confirmed Lively will have season-ending surgery on his right foot after weeks of swelling and soreness limited him to seven games, where he averaged 4.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.6 blocks in 16.4 minutes. The 21-year-old’s latest setback follows previous foot issues that restricted him to 55 and then 36 games in his first two seasons, compounding Dallas’ injury problems with Kyrie Irving still out after ACL surgery and putting more on Anthony Davis as the team fights from 11th in the West.

Rookie Queen erupts for first triple double in Pelicans’ narrow loss to Spurs

Derik Queen
December 2025

Pelicans rookie Derik Queen delivered his first NBA triple double with 33 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in only his 25th game, carrying New Orleans back from a twenty point deficit before missing a late go ahead shot in a tight 135-132 defeat to the Spurs. Drafted thirteenth after New Orleans traded consecutive first rounders to Atlanta, Queen bullied defenders inside, finished tough paint looks and created for team mates, earning praise from Alvarado and interim coach Borrego as a rare bright spot amid the Pelicans’ 3-23 start and heavy external criticism of the trade.

Magic’s Bane fined $35,000 for firing game ball at opponent

Desmond Bane
December 2025

Desmond Bane has been fined $35,000 after the Orlando Magic guard was judged to have thrown the game ball with force at an opponent in an unsportsmanlike manner during the fourth quarter of a 106-100 defeat to the New York Knicks. The incident, announced in a statement by league operations chief James Jones, earned Bane a technical foul on the night and adds to the NBA’s recent clampdown on player conduct, though the guard avoided suspension and remains available for Orlando’s upcoming fixtures.

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