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Last Friday’s 131-130 overtime loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves had serious consequences for the Golden State Warriors. Beyond losing ground to the Denver Nuggets in the standings, three Warriors All-Stars were slapped with fines for their comments after the game. Golden State superstars Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant and Draymond Green were all very vocal after […]

The Miami Heat are currently banged up as they look to finish their season strong. Every win counts as the team clings to the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference. They need to get healthy as soon as they can. On Tuesday, the team received some mixed news on the injury front. One significant piece […]

On Tuesday, the Washington Wizards made a significant dismissal when they officially fired team president Ernie Grunfield. With the team mathematically eliminated from postseason contention last Thursday, owner Ted Leonsis decided it was time to shake things up. Following Grunfield’s departure, senior vice president of basketball operations Tommy Sheppard will step up as the interim […]

On Tuesday, the Washington Wizards officially fired team president Ernie Grunfield. The team was mathematically eliminated from postseason contention last Thursday. They will miss the playoffs for just the second time in the past six seasons. Owner Ted Leonsis spoke to media about the decision, citing a need to reboot the organization. In response, one […]

In the midst of a disappointing season, the Washington Wizards officially fired president Ernie Grunfield on Tuesday. The dismissal comes less than a week after the team was mathematically eliminated from postseason contention. For just the second time in the last six seasons, the Wizards have missed the playoffs. This puts the entire organization in a […]

Boston Celtics shooting guard Marcus Smart has yet to make an All-Star team or pick up any notable awards from the league. However, he is well-respected in Boston, and on Monday, he picked up a piece of hardware as a result. The 25-year-old was named the recipient of the 2019 Red Auerbach award. The award, […]

The Denver Nuggets will play their biggest game of the season on Tuesday night when they take on the top-seeded Golden State Warriors. Luckily, they will be close to full strength with Jamal Murray likely to feature for the pivotal contest. A win would put Denver into a tie with Golden State atop the Western Conference […]

It is crunch time in Miami. With just five games remaining in the season, the Heat are desperately clinging to the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference. They can use Derrick Jones Jr. Their playoff hopes might have taken a hit on Monday night. Jones was replaced late in the second quarter of the […]

At the age of 22, many are fresh out of college and hunting for their first real job. Some are moving back in with their parents, while others are experiencing, for the first time, the “real world.” But not Donovan Mitchell. The 22-year-old is developing into an NBA superstar with the Utah Jazz. And now, […]

This season’s NBA MVP race is as tight as ever. Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden and Milwaukee Bucks power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo are the clear front-runners. But the two are neck-and-neck. It is very likely that their performance over the final few weeks of the season will decide the winner. But for Harden’s teammate, […]

Nothing is certain for the Detroit Pistons. While they currently hold a playoff spot, their lead is slim and could evaporate within days. But the Pistons aren’t afraid of the pressure. In fact, it excited head coach Dwane Casey. Via Vince Ells of the Detroit Free Press on Twitter: Good question from @JLEdwardsIII in pregame. […]

Thursday night might be the biggest night of the San Antonio Spurs’ season. Their game against the Cleveland Cavaliers might not have postseason implications. But the pregame jersey retirement ceremony for long-time shooting guard Manu Ginobili will have Spurs fans glued to their TVs. On Tuesday afternoon, news broke that former teammate (and current Charlotte […]

On Tuesday night, the Orlando Magic are in Miami to take on the Heat. The two teams are locked an intense battle for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, making this a pivotal match-up. The Heat have been in this spot before. They have made the playoffs in eight of the last ten […]

As Dirk Nowitzki wraps up his farewell tour, many have reminisced about his most memorable moments in a Dallas Mavericks jersey. Between his 2006-07 MVP award, 2010-11 Finals MVP performance and countless other memories, the Mavs sharpshooter is putting a bow on a career filled with notable highlights. However, one highlight in particular showcases more […]

Thursday is going to be a special night at the AT&T Center in San Antonio. The Spurs will be holding a jersey retirement ceremony for long-time shooting guard Manu Ginobili. The ceremony will feature many of Ginobili’s former teammates, coaches and friends. One such guest will be current Charlotte Hornets point guard Tony Parker, who […]

There weren’t many bright spots in the Philadelphia 76ers’ rough Monday night loss to the Orlando Magic. The defeat shrunk the Sixers’ lead over the Indiana Pacers for the third seed in the Eastern Conference. However, the loss did give Sixers fans their first look at a potential future piece. Rookie Zhaire Smith made his […]

Every win counts for the Philadelphia 76ers. Late in the season, they are trying to remain in third place in the East. Joel Embiid wants to keep them there. On Monday night, Embiid proved he knows how important each game is for the Sixers. Early in Philadelphia’s game against the Orlando Magic, he showed his […]

With his jersey retirement ceremony just days away, Manu Ginobili is on every San Antonio Spurs fan’s mind. The fan favorite is being honored on Thursday for his 16-season career with the team, which ended last year. Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich is thinking about his former shooting guard as well. In a video clip […]

Any time one of the game’s best players steps aside for you, you know you’re doing something right, and that’s exactly what happened to Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns on Tuesday night. A great player in his own right, Towns pulled off a slam so ridiculous that Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant just stood […]

The Boston Celtics aren’t satisfied with just a playoff spot. They want to continue what has been a dominant year-plus for Boston sports and bring home a championship. On Tuesday, Celtics point guard Terry Rozier joined Kristine Leahy on Fair Game, during which they discussed some of the drama and narratives that have surrounded the […]

There is no doubt that Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks has been one of the league’s top rookies this season. At this point, it appears to be a two-horse race between Young and Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks for the Rookie of the Year award. The Houston Rockets are in town to take […]

Fans of the Utah Jazz grew concerned during Monday night’s game when center Derrick Favors did not return after halftime. The 27-year-old injured his hamstring in the first half of the team’s game against the Washington Wizards and was ruled out for the second half. Losing Favors would have been significant for Utah. The team […]

Since the turn of the century, the San Antonio Spurs have been one of the league’s most consistent teams. The team has made the playoffs in 21 consecutive seasons, and are on track to extend that streak this year. During that span, the franchise took home five championships. Those numbers already paint a picture of […]

Free agent shooting guard Nick Young has kept himself out of the headlines despite being known for loving the spotlight, . That all changed on Tuesday, however, when Young took to Twitter to make his own headline — his girlfriend Keonna Green is pregnant with their third child. Num 3 🤰 is on the way […]

The Phoenix Suns have shown signs as of late that they are no longer the same pushover they once were. Upset victories over the Golden State Warriors and the Milwaukee Bucks — the two conference leaders — have inspired a team and fanbase that has had little excitement this season. With this recent success comes […]

The Boston Celtics have all but clinched a playoff spot and are now fighting for seeding. This late in the year every single win counts, in both the regular season and the postseason. Every roster spot is important, from the starting five to the last man on the bench. On Sunday, the Celtics’ G League […]

Losers of five straight, the New Orleans Pelicans knew that Saturday night’s matchup against the Phoenix Suns could be difficult, considering the Suns’ recent success. Star center Anthony Davis decided to send a message and start the game in style. Via Dime UPROXX on Twitter: Anthony Davis, 🔨 time (via @PelicansNBA)pic.twitter.com/PNzbd2FMlg — Dime (@DimeUPROXX) March […]

The lowly Phoenix Suns have played some impressive basketball as of late. Despite owning the league’s second-worst record, over the past few weeks, the Suns have shown signs of greater things to come. One key development for the Suns has been Kelly Oubre Jr.’s impressive performance as of late. On Saturday night, the small forward […]

In need of depth at the point guard position, the Orlando Magic officially signed Michael Carter-Williams to a 10-day contract. It’s no secret that Carter-Williams is having a down season, but head coach Steve Clifford believes that the veteran can contribute to Orlando in many ways. "He's a terrific defender. … He's also a very good […]

If the Washington Wizards are going to put together a late-season playoff push, they will need a lot of things to go right. That certainly includes the continued health of their top players especially Bradley Beal. But the team suffered a huge injury scare on Saturday night. In the third quarter of their game against […]

Joe Flacco and Peyton Manning tried to beat each other for many seasons. Now they might try to meet under decidedly different circumstances. On Wednesday, the Denver Broncos’ blockbuster trade for Flacco finally became official. The Baltimore Raven will replace the incumbent Case Keenum at quarterback for Denver and try to transform the team’s offense. […]

The San Francisco 49ers, coached by Kyle Shanahan, have been one of football’s most active teams this offseason. Despite missing on some of the biggest fish available, the team has already made significant additions to a defense which struggled last year. Specifically, the 49ers brought in linebacker Kwon Alexander and edge rusher Dee Ford. The […]

The Denver Broncos have been one of the league’s top spenders so far this offseason. Between their blockbuster acquisition of quarterback Joe Flacco and their recent signing of right tackle Ja’Wuan James, a lot of capital has been added to the roster. Denver is determined to return to the playoffs in 2019, albeit with a […]

The Golden State Warriors are bringing the gang back together. In early March, the team’s re-signing of former big man Andrew Bogut became official. However, the reunion was stalled by Bogut’s visa issues. But as of Friday, the situation is resolved. We now have an expected timeline for Bogut’s return to the Warriors, according to […]

The 2019 season has not gone as planned for the Phoenix Suns. The team has the second-worst record in the NBA and is looking at another lottery draft pick as their main reason for optimism. Now, they will be without starting point guard Tyler Johnson for Friday night’s game against the surging Houston Rockets, according […]

Duke University forward Zion Williamson made his triumphant return to the court on Thursday night. It didn’t take long for the star freshman to make his presence known. In the first few minutes of Duke’s game against Syracuse in the quarterfinals of the ACC Tournament, Williamson picked off the ball from Syracuse guard Frank Howard. […]

Veteran Cory Joseph isn’t exactly known for his long-distance shooting. But after this Hail Mary to end the third quarter, maybe the Indiana Pacers’ back-up point guard should be. With the team down 88-78 to the Oklahoma City Thunder with just seconds left, the Pacers inbounded the ball to Joseph. What happened next, via NBA […]

The Miami Heat are making a late-season push for the last playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. But on Thursday night, the team received some bad news about one of their most recent additions – Jarrett Jack. Via Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel: Jarrett Jack, who signed recently with the Heat's G […]

On Thursday, Fox Sports analyst Chris Broussard joined Undisputed. Broussard opened the segment by saying he didn’t believe superstar free agents Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving would join LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. He instead responded with two different targets – Anthony Davis and Jimmy Butler. During the show, he discussed the future […]