The Clippers held the lead for most of this game and led by 18 points at times, but the T’Wolves rode a 37-28 fourth quarter to their comeback victory. James Harden is up to 10th on the all-time scoring leader list, finishing with 34 points, five rebounds, six assists and four steals.

Kevin Durant faced off against the Phoenix Suns for the first time on Friday night since his blockbuster trade to the Houston Rockets during the offseason. The former NBA MVP led the Rockets to a convincing 117-98 victory against a shorthanded Phoenix squad that did not have the services of the injured Devin Booker.

Last season's NBA MVP race was as back-and-forth as ever, as it came down to Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Denver Nuggets center Nikol

Jayson Tatum claimed he 'can easily' stay 10 more years in the NBA for the chance to play alongside his son Deuce one day during a livestream on Wednesday, Dec. 3.

Ball’s journey with the Hornets began when he was selected third overall in the 2020 NBA Draft. He quickly made an impact, winning Rookie of the Year in 2020–21 and earning his first All-Star selection in 2022. Despite the injuries, he has remained the focal point of Charlotte’s rebuild and the player the franchise continues to market as its face.

Devin Booker and Jalen Green are both out with injuries heading into Friday's showdown at Houston. Dwyane Wade argues the All-Star Game is "dead" as a competitive event and urges players to prioritize the NBA Cup as the new midseason competition.