Reasons for optimism and pessimism for all 10 NBA teams that played on Christmas
ESPN analyst Zach Kram picks two stats for the teams that played on Dec. 25, and breaks down why fans should be happy and worried about their title aspirations.
Giannis starting vs. Bulls after missing 8 games
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo will start Saturday night against the Bulls but will be on a minutes restriction, head coach Doc Rivers said.
Wemby back in starting lineup, Fox out for Spurs
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama, who had come off the bench in seven straight games since returning from a strained left calf that kept him out for 12 games, returned to the starting lineup on Saturday night at home against the Utah Jazz.
Slumping Lakers hold meeting, eye ‘recalibration’
Lakers coach JJ Redick said Saturday was a day of “recalibration and reconnection” for slumping Los Angeles, which has lost three straight and six of 10.
Fantasy picks, DFS, betting tips: Get Anthony Black, Collin Gillespie into lineups
Jim McCormick breaks down Saturday’s NBA games and offers his top fantasy streamers as well as his favorite bets and DFS plays.
What happened to the NBA’s Christmas jerseys?
For a brief moment, holiday sweaters turned into NBA jerseys and teams wore special Christmas gear.
Sources: Giannis expected to return against Bulls
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to play Saturday night against the Bulls as long as he clears his pregame routine without any issues, sources confirmed to ESPN.
Streaking Dubs in ‘good place’ after Kerr-Green tiff
The Warriors are “in a good place,” according to Steve Kerr, as Golden State weathered a blowup between the coach and Draymond Green in the midst of a 3-0 homestand.
Jazz’s Bailey exits vs. Pistons with hip strain
Utah’s Ace Bailey left Friday night’s game against the Pistons in the first half with a left hip strain and did not return for the second half.
Spurs continue dominance over OKC with 3rd win
The Spurs defeated the Thunder 117-102 for their third win over the defending NBA champs in the past two weeks.
