The Charlotte Hornets will punk you

Another blowout win for the Hornets. Plus: the Bucks didn't give an injury update for Giannis, which is weird.

It's Giaover

The Giannis Antetokounmpo era in Milwaukee is coming to a close with his latest injury and the Bucks' impossible task ahead.

Peak Joel Embiid has entered the chat

The one-time MVP is playing into shape, online and off.

Now *that's* a successful players-only meeting

The Knicks take their frustrations out on the Nets. Plus: Shai is historic and the Bucks are not.

Let's talk about Keyonte George

He might be more than a nice player for Utah.

There will be no East All-Star snubs

Because they are barely enough worthy candidates for the honor.

A haiku for every NBA title contender at the midway point

This is a year to be inclusive. There's plenty of uncertainty (and bad poetry) to go around.

Fearlessness is beauty

Anthony Black with a highlight that can set bodies in action.

Nah Morant

Hope for a turnaround all you like. But unless that happens, Ja Morant is a not a useful player.

The empire strikes back

The Thunder were not about to lose a fourth straight game to the Spurs. Or if they did, they were going to fight through it.

Pascal Siakam should be an All-Star

The Pacers are in no way his fault.

There's bad defense, then there's letting the Hornets drop 150

And more from around the league this weekend.