NBA news: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jaylen Brown and the MVP favourites after Nikola Jokic’s injury
While he remains in first place on the MVP ladder, Nikola Jokic suffered a knee injury against the Miami Heat in December and is reported to be out until the end of January.
The Serbian’s absence has allowed other leading players in the league to make a worthy claim for the MVP award, with the likes of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hitting form at the perfect time.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Finn Littlewood takes a look at the contenders in what is turning out to be an unpredictable MVP race.
NBA betting tips: Boston Celtics clamp down, LA Clippers crank up, LA Lakers stay scrappy
The NBA play-offs continue this week and Sports News Blitz betting guru George Dempsey has marked your card with a trio of tips spread across the next few days.
Our first stop is TD Garden in Boston for the Celtics hosting the Magic on Wednesday night, then it’s off to the Intuit Dome, where the Los Angeles Clippers and Denver Nuggets meet on Thursday, before Friday night sees the Los Angeles Lakers visit the Minnesota Timberwolves.
NBA news: Can Oklahoma City Thunder make it 70 wins for the season?
The Oklahoma City Thunder have been one of the outstanding teams to watch in the NBA this season and are currently in first place in the Western Conference.
Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce analyses the Thunder's record-breaking campaign.
Sports for Dummies – Guide to the NBA
Welcome new NBA fans! In this article, you will learn everything there is to know about the basketball league, including its rules, stars, legends, and classic rivalries.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Nnaemeka Obinna presents a Sports for Dummies guide to the NBA.
NBA news: 2025 All-Star Championship inspires mixed reactions despite format change
The 2025 NBA All-Star Championship saw a three-game mini-tournament featuring four teams and a target score of 40 in each game, successfully injecting much-needed energy into the event while inspiring some decidedly mixed reactions from players and fans.
Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo reports on the story.
NBA news: Milwaukee Bucks are back, Jared McCain shines, Nikola Jokic in MVP contention
It was a memorable week in the NBA as the Cleveland Cavaliers finally lost a game, James Harden moved up to second in the all-time NBA three-pointer scoring list, and LaMelo Ball hit 50.
Sports News Blitz writer Christian Willis shares his top five NBA stories of the week.