Sunday’s NBA games on December 14, 2025 gave fans a little bit of everything. Some teams stepped up on the road. Others fell apart late. Defense won a few games, while execution decided the close ones.

Jaxson Hayes is bringing energy — headlined by this bodied slam — off the bench with eight points (3-3 FG) and eight rebounds. He has been in a battle with Mark Williams (14 points, three blocks) throughout Sunday’s contest.

The Detroit Pistons had not one, not two, but three players land on ESPN’s list of the top 25 NBA players under 25 years old. First, there’s star guard Cade Cunningham, who has blossomed into one of the absolute best guards in the entire NBA.

As Chet Holmgren set a screen, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander found himself up against Victor Wembanyama. Going with his usually reliable stepback 3-pointer, his attempt clanked at the front of the rim. The seven-footer contested his jumper just enough to get the miss.

Michael B. Jordan opened up to Jesse Plemons on Variety’s Actors on Actors about the challenge of sharing a name with basketball icon Michael Jordan. Growing up, he said it gave him a “healthy chip on [his] shoulder,

For the Heat, Monday represents more than a return to action after a five-day break. It also opens an additional window for transactions.

Here's a hint: So far, the point guard is having one of the best seasons in franchise history.

Former NBA head coach Stan Van Gundy called for San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama to change his nickname from "Alien" to something else.