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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.

Zion Williamson sidelined indefinitely with hip adductor strain

Zion Williamson
December 2025

The New Orleans Pelicans ruled out Zion Williamson indefinitely with a grade 2 right hip adductor strain after fresh imaging, another major setback for the former No 1 pick who had already missed significant time this season with a hamstring problem. Coach James Borrego said the team learned of the issue on Tuesday and are taking his recovery day by day, stressing that nobody wants to play more th

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.

Nuggets sweat on Jamal Murray after fresh ankle sprain in loss to Mavs

Jamal Murray
December 2025

Jamal Murray sprained his right ankle early in the third quarter against Dallas, briefly returned, then sat the fourth as Denver slumped to a fourth straight home defeat, raising fears of another significant absence for a guard already carrying a heavy scoring and playmaking load. Coach David Adelman admits the team is “hugely” affected when Murray cannot finish games, with scans due on Tuesday and Denver already missing Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun, forcing role players to cover for the loss of Murray’s lethal pick and roll partnership with Nikola Jokic on both ends.

Warriors sign Seth Curry and reunite brothers as Steph nurses quad injury

Seth Curry
December 2025

Golden State have signed veteran guard Seth Curry for the rest of the season, reuniting him with brother Stephen on an NBA roster for the first time, after Seth impressed last year with Charlotte by leading the league in three point percentage at 45.6. Fresh from a strong shooting season and a history with the Warriors’ G League affiliate, Seth joins a team currently missing Steph due to a quad contusion, giving Steve Kerr another elite spacer while the brothers wait for medical clearance to finally share the floor in regular season action.

Embiid returns from knee soreness as Sixers fall in double overtime

Joel Embiid
December 2025

Joel Embiid came back to the Sixers lineup against Atlanta, logging 18 points in 30 minutes after right knee soreness kept him out for nine games, but his return was not enough as Philadelphia lost 142-134 in a draining double-overtime battle. Cleared after a pregame workout, Embiid joined Paul George and Tyrese Maxey in the starting five for the first time this season, continuing a career marked by elite production and repeated injuries soon after signing a three-year, $193 million extension that begins next season.

Trae Young out at least two more weeks with knee sprain

Trae Young
December 2025

The Hawks expect Trae Young to miss a minimum of two more weeks as he rehabs a sprained MCL in his right knee, extending an absence that has already cost him 15 games and will likely render him ineligible for major end-of-season awards under the 65-game rule. Scans confirmed no ACL damage, and Atlanta say recovery is progressing well, but Young will be re-evaluated in 14 days while the team, now 12-8 and 10-5 without him, leans on improved depth and ball movement to survive another seven-plus games without last season’s assists leader and four-time All-Star.

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.

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