"Adversity has been a part of my career; there is nothing that I cannot overcome," Pistons guard Jaden Ivey says.

Despite not starting for the San Antonio Spurs, All-Star Victor Wembanyama 's emphatic return made an impact in Saturday's 111-109 NBA Cup semifinal win against the Oklahoma City Thunder. While the starters undoubtedly held their own, Wembanyama credited the Thunder's fight in the semifinal game of the NBA Cup.

The Denver Nuggets managed to overcome the loss of Aaron Gordon in the first half and beat the Houston Rockets on the road at the Toyota Center on Friday in an NBA Cup game.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a game-high 40 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder held off the Minnesota Timberwolves for a 113-105 win in NBA Cup play.

Ja Morant came back from a 10-game absence with an impressive 21-point, 10-assist performance, but was unable to lead the Grizzlies to victory against Utah.

A five-game NBA schedule highlights Thursday's 2025-26 NBA slate. Among the notable NBA odds include Warriors vs. 76ers (-3.5), Celtics (-9.5)

The Los Angeles Clippers played another road game this month without a familiar postgame ritual: a room full of traveling beat writers waiting to question the head coach.