Big words, I know, and unusual -- it's early in the season yet, and most every Eastern Conference contender (and their superstars) have plenty of time to wake u

Both the Toronto Raptors and Charlotte Hornets may be without multiple key players in Saturday night's matchup.

Morant is averaging just 17.9 points, 3.5 rebounds, 7.6 assists, 1.0 steals, and 0.1 blocks per game in 2025-26. The two-time All-Star has been inefficient too, shooting 35.9% from the field and 16.7% from beyond the arc.

The Toronto Raptors are one of the league's hottest teams as the NBA goes into its second month of play. The Raptors have won 11 of their last 12 games, but tha

Injuries absolutely decimated the New Orleans Pelicans last season. In response, they decided to remake the roster by trading Brandon Ingram and moved on from CJ McCollum this summer. But as always, any chance of being competitive this year will rest on the injury-prone body of Zion Williamson.

Pistons' surge and Pacers' plunge stand out in Eastern Conference, while Thunder roll and Pelicans stay grounded in West. Others around the league gain notice, too.

The Pistons have been one of the biggest surprises in the NBA, posting a 15-4 record. That’s the best mark in the Eastern Conference, but Miami isn’t far behind in third. The Heat have a 13-6 record while sitting second in points scored.

Six of the eight spots in the 2025 NBA Cup knockout stage will be determined Friday night as group play wraps up in the league's third annual in-season tournament. The Lakers and Raptors are the only two teams to have clinched their groups so far, and 12 teams are still alive for the remaining spots in the eight-team knockout bracket.