Raptors are 2 games over .500 for the first time since November 28, 2022 when they were 11-9 after a win against the Cavs. 1,081 days ago.

There should be a way to digitally remove the THE DIFF graphic on Cavs broadcasts.

Introducing our new word for Kings fan frustration: Kangzt.

Hi! I wrote a thing about swimming and trans athletes and [*checks notes*] Santana for @defector.com, would mean a lot if you give it a read

Elon knew Trump was in the Epstein Files, knew that was the worst thing he could say about Trump, and bought the presidency for him anyway.

Important caveat: The Jazz pick is protected 1-8

Your latest reminder to tell your people to get off the other app and come here 😊

Fun fact: The NBA's defending champ is on course to land TWO lottery picks in 2026, thanks to the flailing Clippers and tanking Jazz. Obvious solution: The rest of the NBA should conspire to lose to the Clips and Jazz as often as possible.

Bluesky has reached Prospect-Assigned-to-G-League levels of resonance. That's when you know you've hit with the NBA hardcores. #NBASky

bluesky has the juice

From my Ringer pal @dannychau.bsky.social: Detroit Basketball Might Actually Be Back!

As China-U.S. tensions rise, sports diplomacy offers a path back to healthy competition.

Nikola Jokic's last 10 games: 29.9 points, 13.1 rebounds, 11 assists, 1.9 steals, 0.7 blocks, 3.1 turnovers, *.734* from the field, *.562* from three, .867 from the line. Been thinking for a while he's the greatest offensive player in history and headed for top three all time, but this is hilarious

Wrote about Lane Kiffin. On goatees, devotionals, and the healing powers of the tarmac. Just troll, baby.

The Denver Nuggets are leading the NBA in offensive efficiency so far this season The Dallas Mavericks are last

The last 33 seconds of game time in Warriors/Spurs last night took 23 minutes of real time to play out.

Sometimes you run across an old quote that stops you cold. From a Jayson Stark article in January 2000:

OKC is leading by 20+ points for the 9th time this season. This is their 13th game of the season.

Jalen Brunson left MSG in a walking boot and crutches.

Victor Wembanyama & Stephon Castle scored or assisted on 92 of the Spurs' 120 points tonight.

Unreal stat from Steph. Tonight is his 43rd game of 40+ points since the turned 30. Only Mike has more — and Steph could get 10 more easy before it's said and done. Kobe only got 30, for reference.

Team that traded its unprotected first round pick is now 2-9

NEW: Jeffrey Epstein said in emails that he had been advising the Russian government on how to deal with Donald Trump, one of several cases in which he wielded his connections to try to influence the course of foreign affairs. w @nahaltoosi www.politico.com/news/2025/11...

Nico Harrison won't be getting a do-over or a second act. The Luka trade will stand as his legacy. Latest from me, at The Ringer:

I love this lede from NYT's Victor Mather on the death of the penny

NBA offenses boomed from 2015 to 2025 🏀🔥📈 The 2016 Golden State Warriors, who finished 73-9 led by a record 402 threes from Steph Curry, would've had an average offense last season

the decision to really just abandon moderation and let it rip suggests that this is what meta wants for its platform. this is the final, idealized form of the product

Zero coverage of the Epstein emails on Fox News this morning.

From the Vardon, Clark, and Amick article - this highlights absolutely perverse incentives for a manager trying to cling onto his job, forcing a player back from injury www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...

I need you guys to understand just how bad the Brooklyn Nets' defense is

This was wonderful. Keep 'em coming, NBC.

Nico Harrison won't be getting a do-over or a second act. The Luka trade will stand as his legacy. Latest from me, at The Ringer:

Here are 5 fake Anthony Davis trades that are inarguably perfect: www.theringer.com/2025/11/12/n...

NEW: ProPublica examined months of Fox News’ coverage and reviewed over 700 videos posted on social media. The network used five-year-old footage, mislabeled other dates and implied footage from elsewhere was in Portland.

BREAKING: Jeffrey Epstein mentioned Donald Trump multiple times in private emails, a new release shows. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/us/politics/trump-epstein-emails.html?unlocked_article_code=1.0k8.i8kl.fxmKojfJjfkM&smid=url-share

In each of his last two games, Ja Morant has posted -10 or worse net points, awful games. He hasn't had a positive game since October...and his suspension was on Nov 2. It doesn't look like they resolved the issues.

Somebody please show Bari Weiss my interview with Portnoy from 13 YEARS AGO TELLING (AND REPEATEDLY DEFENDING) RAPE JOKES. Why is CBS platforming a dude with a looong history of misogyny? Forward to a 1:35 to see my confrontation with him. youtu.be/B7QTahhIBqI

Warriors' starters combined for 45 points tonight, third-fewest in a game by any starting lineup this season.

⭐️ NBA All-Star 2026: Feb. 15, 5pm/et, NBC and Peacock ⭐️

⭐️ BRACKET ⭐️

2026 NBA ALL-STAR GAME TO FEATURE NEW U.S. VS. WORLD COMPETITION – Two U.S. Teams and One World Team in Round-Robin Tournament With Four 12-Minute Games – ➡️ www.nba.com/news/2026-nb...

RIP Michael Ray Richardson, a troubled and gentle soul who provided two of the most memorable quotes in NBA history. Asked during the 1981-82 season about the state of his Knicks, he said, "The ship be sinkin'." Asked how far it could sink, Sugar added: "The sky's the limit." You can't make that up.

Since The Trade, - Anthony Davis has been worth 0.6 wins above replacement (WAR) - Luka Doncic has been worth 7.2. And that's ignoring the playoffs as well as the projected future. espnanalytics.com/nba-net-ptsWAR

It’s been 283 days since Luka Doncic was traded. In regular season games since: Lakers are 30-16 (6th), Mavs are 16-28 (24th) Doncic: 35 games, 23-12 record, 30.0 PTS, 8.3 REB, 7.9 AST Davis: 14 games, 8-6 record, 20.3 PTS, 10.1 REB, 3.6 AST Anthony Davis has only played 415 minutes as a Mav.

Here are 11 observations about the first few weeks of a highly entertaining NBA season: www.theringer.com/2025/11/11/n...

I wrote about Elon's corny new stunt contract and why the media spent the last five days doing free PR work for him

The FIFTH game-winning buzzer-beater of the season! Tonight is the first night with multiple game-winning buzzer-beaters since March 17, 2024 per @Stathead

So many incredible games tonight (and the last few weeks). Please remember this when the NBA Cup propagandists try to tell you that Cup games are more intense than other early regular-season games.

Holy shit that Heat-Cavs finish.

Cade Cunningham has the SECOND 40-point triple-double in Pistons franchise history The first since Isiah Thomas in 1983!