February 8, 2026 | Edition #117
👋 {{readername | Hey NBA Fans}}
Draymond Green can’t stay out of the spotlight, can he? With Luka Doncic and Stephen Curry both sidelined for the Lakers–Warriors matchup, Green once again became the headline, but for the wrong reasons.
Let’s tip things off…
Today’s Headline 🏀
Must-Reads ⛹️♂️
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Lakers Announce Second Kobe Signing
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Shaq Takes Decision on Coaching in NBA
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Fan Zone 📣
Who Has Won the Most Games As Lakers Head Coach?
Last Trivia’s Results: Before Saturday night’s Lakers win, LA held a 265–178 edge over the Warriors in regular-season matchups. The Lakers also own the postseason advantage, leading the all-time playoff series 28–13.
Play of the Day ▶
Stephon Castle jumped out of the building for this crazy putback slam against Dallas. You can see his head at the rim! The Spurs guard capped off a historic night with 40 points, 12 rebounds, and 12 assists, becoming only the second player in NBA history to post a 40-point triple-double while shooting 75% or better from the floor. The first to do it? See for yourself.
Game Day Results 📈
The Rockets blew the game open in the third quarter, outscoring the short-handed Thunder 34–22 to snap a two-game skid.
Stephon Castle’s historic performance leads the Spurs to another win over the Mavs, their fourth in a row and ninth in the last 12.
The Hornets are on an absolute heater, winning their ninth straight, the longest active streak in the NBA.
Nikola Jokic etched his name deeper into the record books, passing Oscar Robertson for second on the NBA’s all-time triple-doubles list as the Nuggets handled the Bulls.
The Lakers held off the Warriors in a tight game at Crypto.com Arena, picking up their third consecutive win.
James Harden made an immediate impact in his Cavaliers debut, dropping 23 points and eight assists as Cleveland won its third straight and handed the Kings their 12th straight loss.
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