Opponents paint a portrait of one of the NBA’s up-and-coming defenders so convincing that they are open about wanting him on their team.

Devin Booker didn’t read the room or never tried to. When the Phoenix Suns star posted an Instagram reel to his 5.6 million followers on Friday, he left NBA fans wondering what the message meant.

While the Houston Rockets reportedly “let it be known” that they have interest in Devin Booker, his future remains with the Suns. “They have a lot of Suns’ draft capital

Maxey posted 29 points (9-18 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 7-7 FT), three rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and two steals across 40 minutes during Friday's 132-129 victory over Cleveland. Maxey went toe-to-toe ...

CHICAGO — On many occasions this season, it’s seemed that Tyrese Maxey has the whole world on his plate. He’s dug in very well lately. The Sixers’ win Saturday night at the United Center ...

CHICAGO (AP) Tyrese Maxey had 31 points and nine assists, Kelly Oubre Jr. added 22 points and 12 rebounds and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Chicago Bulls 109-97 on Saturday night for their ...

Philadelphia 76ers' Tyrese Maxey reacts after scoring during the second half of a game against the San Antonio Spurs, Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) CHICAGO (AP ...

Tyrese Maxey had 31 points and nine assists, Kelly Oubre Jr. added 22 points and 12 rebounds and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Chicago Bulls 109-97 on Saturday night for their second straight ...

Every generation has their version of this type of player. In the modern game, that man is LaMelo Ball. To be sure, Ball is a far better and more talented player right now than Williams ever was. Like Williams, though, the quality of his highlight package far exceeds his ability to impact winning at this point of his career.

James Harden scored 17 of his 40 points in the third quarter and Norman Powell added 33 points as the Los Angeles Clippers finished off a 127-117 victory over the visiting Milwaukee Bucks at Inglewood,

DALLAS — Jayson Tatum scored 24 points, Derrick White added 23, including Boston’s first 11 of the third quarter, and the Celtics beat the Dallas Mavericks 122-107 on Saturday night in the first meeting between the teams since the NBA Finals.

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