Magic star Paolo Banchero is expected to return to action in one of Orlando’s back-to-back home games Thursday versus Minnesota or Friday versus Milwaukee, sources tell ESPN. Banchero has been out since Oct. 30 due to a torn oblique after a monster start to the season. pic.twitter.com/f1qVhtJo4G

A Miami Heat legend recently revealed the surprising reason for Jimmy Butler's absence in the game against the Orlando Magic.

The Thunder (32-6) have had two blowout wins in a row. They humiliated the lowly Washington Wizards in a 41-point victory on Sunday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 27 points in three quarters.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Thunder’s MVP candidate, is an All-Star lock. Williams — who is second on the team in points and assists, third in rebounds and is a versatile cog in their top-ranked and historically disruptive defense — is their only other true candidate. That might be Williams’ simplest case.

As the Oklahoma City Thunder near the season's midway point, it's clear they're on a path toward a potentially special campaign.

Paul George had another strong second half, finishing with 25 points on 10-of-20 shooting, but he fouled out with a little less than three minutes remaining. Kelly Oubre Jr. and Eric Gordon were the only other Sixers to reach double digits. Cole Anthony led the Magic with 27.

Dallas improved to 23-19 while Oklahoma City remain top of the West with a 34-7 record. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Karl-Anthony Towns' playing status in uncertain for Friday's Knicks-Thunder matchup as he tends to a right knee ailment.

After the Celtics jumped ahead in the first half, the Thunder put on a defensive masterclass in the final two quarters. Oklahoma City held Boston to just 27 points in the second half, winning the game 105-92, and setting a franchise record with their 15th win in a row.

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Kyrie Irving reacts to PJ Washington's continued success against the Thunder as the Mavericks secure a crucial win.

Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers discuss their upcoming matchups with the Oklahoma City Thunder and the New York Knicks.