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Update: Nikola Jokic has been ruled out for the Denver Nuggets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder game due to his back injury. Updated Injury Report ahead of tonight’s matchup in OKC. Out:Nikola Jokić (Low Back Pain)Julian Strawther (Right Knee Contusion/Sprain)Vlatko Čančar (Left Knee Surgery)#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/wBbEV2TYn1 — Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) February 1, 2024 Once again, Nikola Jokic […]

Despite having to deal with a ton of injuries, the Cleveland Cavaliers have remained one of the better teams, not just in the Eastern Conference but the NBA as a whole. Evan Mobley recently returned after missing close to two months worth of action due to minor knee surgery, and now it appears as if […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has played his way into the MVP conversation this season. Chet Holmgren is in the Rookie of the Year discussion. Together, they have helped turn the Oklahoma City Thunder into a dark-horse championship contender. Perhaps it’s a little unfair to call the Thunder a “dark horse” at this point, especially since they own […]

This season has turned into a roller coaster ride filled with many question marks for the Golden State Warriors. After defeating the Philadelphia 76ers 119-107 on Tuesday night, the Warriors find themselves at 20-24 on the season. A lot of noise has been made about Andrew Wiggins’ future with Golden State given his struggles this […]

Earlier this month, the NBA and NBPA were on the verge of finalizing an agreement to make the 2024 NBA Draft a two-day event. This change was officially made on Wednesday by commissioner Adam Silver, the league announced in a press release. The following has been released by the NBA: pic.twitter.com/5uHzIVhVQK — NBA Communications (@NBAPR) […]

There is always a constant stream of hearsay around the time of the NBA trade deadline. Did you ever play the game called “telephone” as a kid where you attempted to relay a message from the start of the line all the way to the back of the line? Think of that, but pertaining to […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been one of the hottest teams in the entire NBA over the course of the last month. After getting Evan Mobley back on the court following his knee surgery, the Cavs are now set to see the return of All-Star guard Darius Garland. Out since December 14 with a broken jaw, […]

There is one underlying factor that will determine what happens in the race for the NBA MVP award this season: Joel Embiid’s absences. In what was supposed to be another battle between Nikola Jokic and Embiid on Saturday night in Denver, the Philadelphia 76ers star was ruled out 15 minutes before the game began due […]

It was not long ago that the Los Angeles Clippers were hovering near the bottom half of the Western Conference standings and the New York Knicks were dangerously close to a .500 record. As the halfway point of the 2023-24 season passes and teams begin to figure out who they are, constant shifts in the […]

New York Knicks forward Julius Randle is expected to be sidelined for a few weeks after suffering a right shoulder dislocation against the Miami Heat on Saturday. Randle underwent an MRI, and results on Monday showed no significant damage, leading to this optimistic outlook, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Knicks forward Julius Randle is […]

The Charlotte Hornets have already begun their plans for the NBA trade deadline, sending Terry Rozier to the Miami Heat earlier this week. Now, all the attention for this franchise is cast on Miles Bridges, who is being pursued by several teams ahead of the trade deadline. Currently in the final year of his contract […]

If we know anything about the 2024 NBA trade deadline, it is that there is going to be plenty of movement. It is quite possible that there won’t be many All-Star talents on the move, like we saw last season with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving finding new homes. This is especially true after Pascal […]

Next to Stephen Curry, Damian Lillard is one of the greatest long-range shooters in the NBA. The Milwaukee Bucks star is consistently among the league leaders in three-pointers made, something that has remained unchanged this season despite going through some growing pains with a new organization. Lillard, who was recently named an All-Star starter for […]

Since winning the first-ever NBA In-Season Tournament in December, the Los Angeles Lakers have not looked like the championship contenders many expected them to be. Recent inconsistent play from those outside LeBron James and Anthony Davis has led to the Lakers popping up in several trade rumors across the league with less than two weeks […]

Every time it seems like the Golden State Warriors take a step forward this season, they wind up taking two steps backwards. Currently in the midst of a 4-9 stretch, the Warriors find themselves 19-23 on the season, sinking further down the Western Conference standings. Between the team’s lack of success and Draymond Green’s suspensions, […]

Doc Rivers was just recently appointed as the new head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks earlier this week after the team dismissed first-year coach Adrian Griffin despite posting a 30-13 record. Already, Rivers is filling out his coaching staff with well-known and experienced names. Dave Joerger and Rex Kalamian are set to join Rivers’ staff […]

In what should come as no surprise to anyone, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo highlight the list of starters for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game. Both players led the way in the fan vote for their respective conferences. Your 2024 NBA All-Star East starters: ⭐️Giannis Antetokounmpo (captain)⭐️Joel Embiid⭐️Jayson […]

On the verge of being named an All-Star for the 20th time in his career, LeBron James has faced a tough task with the Los Angeles Lakers this season. The Lakers are currently 22-23 on the year, with exactly two weeks until the NBA trade deadline. As speculation surrounding what this team will do continues, […]

The Washington Wizards made a notable move on Thursday morning when they decided to remove Wes Unseld Jr. as the head coach of the organization. Unseld was hired by the team in 2021, and was in the midst of his third season with the Wizards. Altogether, Unseld posted a 77-130 record in the nation’s capital. […]

The 2024 NBA All-Star Game starters will officially be revealed on Thursday night during TNT NBA Tip-Off. The five players from the Eastern Conference and five players from the Western Conference who will have the honor of starting in the All-Star Game may have already been hinted at in the final fan voting results from […]

The Milwaukee Bucks made the move to replace Adrian Griffin with Doc Rivers, but this did not come at a cheap price. Rivers, who had been working with ESPN as an analyst, is back on the sidelines with a $40 million contract that runs through the 2026-27 season with the Bucks, according to The Athletic’s […]

A 30-13 record is not reflective of who the Milwaukee Bucks really are. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard are superstar talents; there is no denying that. Brook Lopez, Khris Middleton, and Bobby Portis are all championship players. However, dysfunction, inconsistent play, and no continuity is an accurate way to describe what the Bucks have looked […]

Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant suffered a labral tear in his right shoulder during a training session on January 6, which led to the two-time All-Star undergoing season-ending surgery. After missing the first 25 games of the season due to suspension and then only playing in nine total games, the 2023-24 season was a complete […]

The Milwaukee Bucks surprisingly decided to fire first-year head coach Adrian Griffin on Tuesday afternoon amid the team’s 30-13 start to the season. In attempts to remain in a championship position and bring in an experienced coach, the Bucks are finalizing a deal with Doc Rivers to replace Griffin, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. 🚨 […]

At 30-13 on the season, the Milwaukee Bucks shocked many around the league on Tuesday when they decided to part ways with first-year head coach Adrian Griffin. The Bucks are looking to contend for a title, and with internal confidence surrounding Griffin dropping day by day, a tough decision was made. Now without a head […]

USA Basketball is aiming to win its fifth consecutive gold medal at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris this summer. As a result, the best of the best from the NBA are preparing to give it their all in their attempts to win a gold medal. LeBron James and Stephen Curry, two of the best […]

After replacing Mike Budenholzer on the sidelines for the Milwaukee Bucks this past offseason, the Bucks have dismissed head coach Adrian Griffin prior to the All-Star break, as first reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Bucks currently find themselves 30-13 on the season, just 3.5 games behind the Boston Celtics for the best record in […]

Just 41 games into his first season as head coach of the team, the Milwaukee Bucks have decided to fire Adrian Griffin. With internal concerns rising and the team having trouble with Griffin’s philosophies, the Bucks decided to make a significant change that could shift the balance of power across the league. Now that Griffin […]

After beginning the season 30-13, the second-best record in the Eastern Conference, the Milwaukee Bucks have decided to fire first-year head coach Adrian Griffin. In a shocking move coming right ahead of the NBA trade deadline and All-Star break, the Bucks are now left without a figurehead for the time being in what they hope […]

The NBA announced on Tuesday that they have suspended Cleveland Cavaliers veteran big man Tristan Thompson 25 games for violating the league’s anti-drug program. Thompson tested positive for ibutamoren and SARM LGD-4033, both of which are considered performance enhancing drugs. This suspension takes place immediately, starting with Cleveland’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday […]

The Miami Heat had been searching for ways to upgrade their backcourt talent around Tyler Herro. After gauging the trade market and leveraging former All-Star guard Kyle Lowry, the Heat have landed Terry Rozier from the Charlotte Hornets. Rozier was traded to the Heat on Tuesday morning in a trade deadline deal that shouldn’t come […]

This past week featured the matchup of all matchups we have been waiting for this NBA season. Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets hit the road to take on Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers, a game that the two NBA MVPs shined in. Prior to winning last season’s MVP award, Embiid had finished as […]

The two-week mark until the NBA trade deadline is when this league is at its craziest. With Pascal Siakam being dealt to the Indiana Pacers by the Toronto Raptors last week, it has become clear that the Raptors are entering a new era, one highlighted by Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, and Immanuel Quickley. So where […]

Believe it or not, the 2023-24 NBA season is halfway over. All but a handful of teams have played at least 41 of the 82 games on their schedule and, now, every organization turns their attention to the trade deadline. Although big names such as OG Anunoby and Pascal Siakam have already been dealt by […]

Deandre Ayton has not played for the Portland Trail Blazers since before Christmas due to a nagging knee injury. However, Ayton was healthy for the team’s last game against the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday. The reason Ayton did not play: his neighborhood was too icy due to a winter storm. Yes, you read that correctly. […]

Although there are still a couple of weeks until the NBA trade deadline, the Indiana Pacers decided to go out and acquire the player at the top of their wish list. As a result, two-time All-Star forward Pascal Siakam is the newest member of the Pacers and will team up with fellow All-Star guard Tyrese […]

Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray has been gaining a lot of attention in rumors ahead of the NBA trade deadline. While the Los Angeles Lakers have already started putting together offers for Murray, the Milwaukee Bucks are the latest team to register interest in the former All-Star, according to Turner Sports’ Chris Haynes. Viewed as […]

Since entering the league in 2018, Mikal Bridges has been the definition of what it means to be durable. Whether you look at his time with the Phoenix Suns or currently with the Brooklyn Nets, the biggest thing that stands out regarding Bridges’ career to this point is that he has never missed a regular-season […]

The San Antonio Spurs have been very cautious with first overall pick Victor Wembanyama. In addition to monitoring his minutes early on in his career, the French phenom has missed a handful of games this season due to injury. Wembanyama suffered an ankle sprain a few weeks ago, which has resulted in the Spurs keeping […]