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The final update on the fan voting for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game has been revealed by the league. After Milwaukee Bucks seven-time All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo and Los Angeles Lakers 19-time All-Star LeBron James were named the top vote getters last week, these two superstars sit at the top of the charts once again in […]

With Pascal Siakam heading to the Indiana Pacers, the flood gates are now open for more trades to be made ahead of the NBA trade deadline, which is in exactly three weeks. As rumors continue to swirl around the league, teams are now wondering which forward could be on the move next. Portland Trail Blazers […]

The Los Angeles Lakers can never escape the madness of the NBA trade deadline, especially when the team hasn’t found a whole lot of success. Since their In-Season Tournament championship, the Lakers have gone 7-12, leading to various trade rumors associated with this roster. While they’ve improved in recent games, there is still an enormous […]

The NBA announced on Thursday that they have postponed Friday’s game between the Golden State Warriors and Dallas Mavericks due to the tragic passing of Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojevic. 🚨 BREAKING: The NBA has announced that it is also postponing Friday's Warriors-Mavericks game after the sudden passing of Golden State assistant Dejan Milojevic. pic.twitter.com/3oPbOvuufD […]

As the NBA trade deadline nears, the Phoenix Suns and their aggressive new owner, Mat Ishbia, are evaluating all of the options that present themselves to the organization over the next few weeks. This includes trade scenarios revolving around Grayson Allen and Nassir Little, league sources told ClutchPoints. Allen, who was dealt to the Suns […]

As the NBA trade deadline inched closer, the odds of Pascal Siakam being traded by the Toronto Raptors increased. On Wednesday afternoon, Siakam’s tenure with the organization he was drafted by in 2016 came to an end. The Raptors agreed to a three-team trade with the Indiana Pacers and New Orleans Pelicans, sending Siakam to […]

The Indiana Pacers had been aggressively pursuing Toronto Raptors two-time All-Star Pascal Siakam leading up to the NBA trade deadline. A deal is now being finalized to send Siakam to the Pacers. In exchange for the All-Star power forward, the Raptors will receive Bruce Brown Jr., Jordan Nwora, and three first-round picks from the Pacers, […]

If there is one thing we can always count on Draymond Green for, it is to freely speak his mind, especially when it pertains to the Golden State Warriors struggles. Recently returning from his suspension, Green is looking to help change the Warriors’ recent misfortunes, as the team has dropped eight of their last 11 […]

You never know what to expect when the NBA trade deadline rolls around. Last season, we saw the likes of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and Russell Westbrook on the move. So far this season, it appears as if several different All-Star talents could be moved, with Pascal Siakam, Zach LaVine, and Dejounte Murray being the […]

Golden State Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojevic was hospitalized on Tuesday night after suffering a medical emergency at a private team dinner. Due to concerns over Milojevic’s health and the team being by his side, the NBA has announced that Wednesday night’s game between the Warriors and Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City has been […]

New York Knicks owner James Dolan has been named in a lawsuit alleging that he sexually assaulted and trafficked a female masseuse. The plaintiff, Kellye Croft, is claiming that Dolan sexually assaulted her in 2013 while his band at the time was on tour with The Eagles. Among many other accusations of sexual assault, the […]

Who is going to be on the move at the NBA trade deadline? This is the question not only fans of the NBA are asking, but various front offices around the league ahead of what could turn out to be one of the craziest trade deadlines in recent memory, including last year’s deadline that saw […]

Just when you thought things couldn’t get worse for the Golden State Warriors, they go out and lose on the road to a Memphis Grizzlies team that was without Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, and several other impactful players. Now 18-22 on the season and losing five of their last seven games, the Warriors are in […]

With the NBA trade deadline approaching, the race for the NBA MVP award seems to be between the three names that have sat at the top of the rankings week after week. Denver Nuggets two-time MVP Nikola Jokic, Philadelphia 76ers reigning MVP Joel Embiid, and Oklahoma City Thunder rising superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are the three […]

The Boston Celtics have sat at the top of the NBA Power Rankings week after week during the 2023-24 season. That is no longer the case, as the Oklahoma City Thunder and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander have seized this top spot with the trade deadline just weeks away. While the Celtics still have the best record in […]

With the NBA trade deadline in just about three weeks, the Atlanta Hawks are inching closer to making significant roster changes. Former All-Star guard Dejounte Murray has been a hot topic of trade discussions in recent weeks, with the league-wide expectations being that his time in Atlanta is coming to an end. Along with Murray, […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are set to move into their brand-new arena in Inglewood, California ahead of the start of the 2024-25 season. Expected to be one of the best sports arenas in the entire world, the Clippers will likely have a chance to show off their new digs to the entire NBA community during […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are one of the hottest teams in the league right now, winning six of their last seven games to move within 3.5 games of first-place in the Western Conference. Injuries have played a factor in the Pelicans underachieving through the years, but they have finally had their full repertoire of talent […]

With the NBA trade deadline right around the corner, Toronto Raptors star Pascal Siakam continues to be a name connected to many different teams. In the final year of his contract and set to hit free agency in the summer, Siakam holds a lot of leverage in trade talks despite not owning a no-trade clause. […]

Early on in the season, LaMelo Ball appeared to be on the right track in terms of possibly being named an All-Star for the second time in his career. Then, the young star went down with an ankle injury at the end of November, an injury that has forced him to miss Charlotte’s last 20 […]

Thursday marked exactly four weeks until the 2024 NBA Trade Deadline, a time where numerous All-Star players could wind up being on the move. Pascal Siakam, Zach LaVine, and Dejounte Murray are the names that have dominated NBA headlines and trade rumors in recent weeks. All three Eastern Conference stars are seen as elite offensive […]

The NBA is working to finalize the final sign-off from the Player’s Association to make the 2024 NBA Draft in Brooklyn a 2-day event, first reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The NBA and NBPA are finalizing a change to draft day festivities, per @wojespn. The move will keep the 1st Round picks for June 26 […]

Memphis Grizzlies starting guard Marcus Smart has suffered a rupture of the proximal interphalangeal joint central slip is set to miss at approximately six weeks, the team announced on Thursday. This injury, which is to his right ring finger, was sustained in the team’s most recent victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night. 🚨 […]

Another week of fan voting for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game has concluded. Much like the previous voting results, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo lead the way as the top vote getters in the Western and Eastern Conference, respectively. The league officially revealed the up-to-date results for the […]

When they have been at full strength this season, the New Orleans Pelicans have proven to be one of the better teams in the Western Conference. After recently demolishing the Sacramento Kings by 33 points without Zion Williamson, the Pelicans now hit the road to take on the Golden State Warriors, a team with title […]

While many tend to overlook his numbers, Trae Young has been having a sensational season for the Atlanta Hawks. Trailing just Tyrese Haliburton for the league lead in assists, Young has been a double-double machine at the point guard position this season. In the midst of his sixth NBA season, Young is on pace to […]

Job security when it comes to coaching in the NBA is always extremely low. Unless your name is Gregg Popovich, you can be fired on any given day in any given season, regardless of what your track record may say. Successful teams are always making changes on the sidelines, just look at Monty Williams being […]

The Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi Leonard have agreed to a multi-year contract extension, the team announced on Wednesday afternoon. Leonard is now under contract with the Clippers through the 2026-27 season after agreeing to this three-year, $152.4 million extension, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. 🚨 Kawhi Leonard has signed a contract extension with […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green returned to practice on Tuesday following the NBA’s decision to lift his indefinite suspension. Green, who has missed the last 13 games while suspended, has definitely impacted the Warriors’ chances of finding success. Now 17-19 on the season, Golden State continues to be in danger of missing the playoffs […]

One thing that has not been talked about all that much this season is how well Anthony Davis has played for the Los Angeles Lakers. Although he has been banged up through the years and has had trouble staying healthy, Davis has arguably been having his best season in a Lakers uniform. Playing in all […]

With the NBA trade deadline about a month away, speculation and rumors around the league have been coming at a premium. Things change around the league every day, every hour, every minute. Around this time of the year, every rumor and every ounce of speculation can completely flip with one phone call. The trade deadline […]

If the Golden State Warriors are to turn things around this season and have any chance of competing for their fifth title since 2015, they are going to need Draymond Green available and on the court. However, the Warriors are going to need the old Draymond, the one who was a leader on the court […]

Problems continue to stack up for the Golden State Warriors, this time regarding future Hall of Fame point guard Chris Paul. After leaving last Friday night’s game against the Detroit Pistons with a hand injury, it was revealed that Paul suffered a fractured left hand and would require surgery. The 38-year-old underwent successful surgery on […]

Indiana Pacers All-Star point guard Tyrese Haliburton suffered a left leg injury against the Boston Celtics on Monday night and had to be carried off the court by his teammates. Shortly after, the team revealed that Haliburton had suffered a left hamstring strain and would not return the game. It was reported that the he […]

With the halfway point of the 2023-24 NBA season approaching, the Detroit Pistons find themselves with a 3-33 record and at the bottom of the standings. Currently the worst team in the league, the Pistons recently made history when they lost 28 straight games, a losing streak that spanned nearly two months. The only thing […]

To say that the Los Angeles Lakers have been in a slump would be an understatement. Ever since winning the first NBA In-Season Tournament on December 9 against the Indiana Pacers, the Lakers have had trouble getting in the win column, losing 10 of their last 14 games. The sky is always falling in Los […]

Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant, who recently returned from a 25-game suspension to begin the 2023-24 season, will miss the remainder of the year as a result of a right shoulder injury, team announced late Monday night. Grizzlies star Ja Morant has suffered a labral tear in his right shoulder, the team has announced. He […]

There are new rules and criteria in place for end-of-season awards and accolades in the NBA this season. To qualify for this season’s MVP award, a player must appear in at least 65 games. Pretty much every player in the NBA MVP rankings has been available all season long, some missing just a game or […]

After missing 17 games with a foot injury, Chicago Bulls All-Star Zach LaVine returned to the court this past Friday night. In a 104-91 victory over the Charlotte Hornets, LaVine recorded 15 points, five rebounds, and four assists in 30 minutes off the bench. With the Bulls on a hot streak as of late, LaVine’s […]