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In Friday’s game against the Houston Rockets, Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins set a new career-high for most points scored in a single quarter. Amid an epic losing streak, Wiggins made a bold Heat guarantee for his team but flashed signs of what he promised after scoring 20 points in the second quarter against the […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have a unique tradition for stand-up postgame interviews, and forward Chet Holmgren revealed how it all started. Holmgren and the Thunder will do whatever it takes to silence their doubters, and the postgame tradition exemplifies the kind of togetherness that he believes has gotten them to expedite their growth to become […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green got into it with New York Knicks All-Star center Karl-Anthony Towns and revealed what they said in a recent podcast. Green achieved an impressive feat against the Raptors on Thursday but rehashed an exchange in one of the Warriors’ recent wins against the Knicks. Green revealed what the two said […]

For the first time this season, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green reached 20+ points, 5+ rebounds, and 5+ assists in Thursday’s 117-114 win against the Toronto Raptors. After Green earned the second-best odds for DPOY, he stuffed the stat sheet while leading the Warriors to victory. It’s a feat Green hasn’t reached all season, […]

Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler had a message for Draymond Green after his game-saving block in Thursday’s 117-114 win against the Toronto Raptors. Green, Butler, and the Warriors kept the Raptors at bay in the second half without All-Star Stephen Curry. Jimmy blocked Jamal Shead’s layup attempt down the stretch, which led to a […]

Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler watched his All-Star teammate Stephen Curry exit the game in the third quarter of Thursday’s 117-114 win over the Toronto Raptors. Curry was ultimately ruled out due to a pelvic injury as the Warriors captured their ninth win in 10 tries. However, Steph’s health hangs in the balance amid […]

The Milwaukee Bucks visit the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. Damian Lillard is listed as questionable on the injury report. He is dealing with right soleus soreness. He was listed as probable alongside his All-Star teammate Giannis Antetokounmpo before being downgraded to questionable. After going for 16 points on 6-of-18 attempts, four assists, and three against […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has made an incredible leap as one of the top betting odds-on favorites to win this year’s Defensive Player of the Year award. After Green made his case to win DPOY, the latest betting odds have him trailing Cleveland Cavs All-Star Evan Mobley for the top spot. Mobley (-200) […]

Phoenix Suns All-Star Kevin Durant had time for his haters this week. After Durant was seen yelling at his head coach, Mike Budenholzer, during a timeout in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 107-96 win against the Suns, he responded to harsh critics on social media in response to a video highlighting Kevin’s thin skin throughout his […]

After beating the Philadelphia 76ers 133-100 on Wednesday, head coach Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder officially clinched the Northwest Division. They are one Los Angeles Lakers loss against the Milwaukee Bucks away from clinching the No. 1 seed. The shorthanded Thunder’s blowout win against the 76ers impressed Daigneault, who commended his players for […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After Oklahoma City Thunder center Jaylin Williams recorded his second triple-double, head coach Mark Daigneault reflected on the beginning of Williams’ career. During the 2022 second-round pick’s time with the Oklahoma City Blue, the Thunder’s G League affiliate, Daigneault, noticed Jaylin’s three-point shot almost immediately. It’s become an integral facet of his […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — 12 days after Oklahoma City Thunder center Jaylin Williams recorded his first triple-double, he etched his name into franchise history in a 133-100 win against the Philadelphia 76ers. Williams became the fifth Thunder player in team history to record multiple triple-doubles with his 19-point, 17-rebound, 11-assist performance, joining Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant, […]

22 games into the 2024-25 campaign, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren is finding continuity alongside Isaiah Hartenstein in head coach Mark Daigneault’s lineup. While the pair have only played together in a dozen of those 22, Holmgren is adapting to Hartenstein’s presence at center on both ends of the floor. Holmgren highlighted the duo’s […]

Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault is coming off the most grueling stretch of the 2024-25 campaign, where he finished with an impressive 12-2 record since the All-Star break. After coming off a three-game road trip amid the NBA’s investigation into the Thunder for player participation in last week’s 107-89 win against the Portland Trail Blazers, […]

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault addressed his All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s free-throw shooting efficiency since the All-Star break. Amid Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP-caliber season with the Thunder, he’s earned the “free-throw merchant” moniker in 2024-25. However, for Daigneault, Shai’s frequent trips to the free-throw line are a testament to his elite offensive prowess. Still, since the […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren wasn’t surprised to learn that the team’s GM Sam Presti and free agent Isaiah Hartenstein reached a deal during the offseason. Hartenstein signed a three-year, $87 million contract with the Thunder over the summer, giving head coach Mark Daigneault an additional big to his starting lineup. Holmgren revealed Thunder […]

After being confronted by Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James, ESPN’s Stephen A Smith updated their relationship in a recent rant. James didn’t hold back in confronting Smith during a 113-109 overtime win against the New York Knicks on March 6. Since then, the NBA world has weighed in on the brief altercation, including Smith, […]

The Villanova alums in New York Knicks All-Star Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, Josh Hart, and Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo reunited in a recent AT&T commercial. The four Villanova teammates reunited before the 2024-25 campaign before the Timberwolves traded Karl-Anthony Towns to the Knicks. The three teammates in New York are seen running into DiVincenzo in […]

Amid Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP race with Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic, he produced an AT&T commercial starring his All-Star teammates Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren. While Thunder’s Gilgeous-Alexander has a strong case for MVP, he showed off his comedic side in his latest commercial. Gilgeous-Alexander, Williams, and Holmgren show up to […]

After the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Milwaukee Bucks 121-105, center Isaiah Hartenstein discussed the impact of playing alongside Chet Holmgren in the starting lineup. The Thunder secured another double-digit victory on Sunday, inching them closer to the 1971-72 Los Angeles Lakers’ record of winning 50 games by 10+ points. Oklahoma City is at 43, […]

Hall of Fame guard Magic Johnson recently reflected on his Los Angeles Lakers rivalry with the Boston Celtics, admitting no love was lost between him and the NBA’s winningest franchise. The hate remains decades after his playing days. After Johnson congratulated Lakers’ LeBron James on 50,000 career points, he discussed his hate for the Celtics […]

Hall of Fame forward Dirk Nowitzki spoke out about the Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic trade to the Los Angeles Lakers and whether Mark Cuban was involved in the shocking blockbuster move. After playing only one game, Anthony Davis’ return looms amid rehab stints in the G League with the Texas Legends. At the same time, […]

The Phoenix Suns’ disappointing 2024-25 campaign continued on Sunday with a 107-96 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, forcing FanDuel TV’s Lou Williams to question the team’s effort. He’s most likely not the only one who’s reached that conclusion after witnessing head coach Mike Budenholzer and Kevin Durant’s heated exchange during a timeout against the […]

As Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James recovers from his groin injury, NBA analysts such as Bill Simmons have weighed in on the severity of his injury. Luka Doncic has stepped up tremendously in James’ absence, scoring 45 points in a losing effort (126-106) against the Milwaukee Bucks before leading the Lakers to a 107-96 […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander addressed his MVP race after leading his team to a 113-107 victory against the Detroit Pistons, regarding head coach Mark Daigneault’s non-campaign. When a reporter asked Daigneault for his response to Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone’s MVP candidacy for Nikola Jokic, the Thunder head coach said he’s focused […]

After Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic was going off, Phoenix Suns All-Star Kevin Durant and his head coach Mike Budenholzer appeared to be at it again. After a heated exchange during a 119-117 win against the Los Angeles Clippers earlier this month, Durant and Budenholzer argued during a timeout in the second quarter of […]

Last season, Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma made a decision that would alter his and the team’s future. He vetoed a trade that would have sent him to the Dallas Mavericks during his time with the Washington Wizards as a building block for the team’s future. Then, he was given a new opportunity in 2024-25 […]

After Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a game-high 48 points in Saturday’s 113-107 win against the Detroit Pistons, he gave Cason Wallace his flowers. Lu Dort suffered a hip injury in Saturday’s victory, and Wallace stepped up, finishing with 20 points as the team’s second-leading scorer. He also added five rebounds and three […]

Before facing Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso compared the former to Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic. The defensive specialist sees similarities between the two. Coming off the Thunder’s huge win against the champion Boston Celtics, Caruso explained what makes Cunningham such a unique player. For many, Doncic […]

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball made franchise history in Friday’s 145-134 win against the San Antonio Spurs. While some question Ball’s long-term future with the Hornets, LaMelo’s impressive performance against the Spurs is one of his best in the 2024-25 regular season. It extended beyond his scoring prowess. Averaging 25.6 points, including 3.9 threes per […]

After a 122-106 win against the Sacramento Kings, Phoenix Suns guard Tyus Jones opened up about his team’s playoff hopes this season. His team improved to 31-36, the eleventh-best record in the Western Conference. Meanwhile, Suns owner Matt Ishbia recently reacted to the disappointing season. Jones didn’t hold back on the team’s high expectations heading into 2024-25. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ guard, Austin Reaves’ brother, Spencer Reaves, 29, is making waves overseas. Averaging 19.4 points, including shooting at a 57.4% clip from three, Spencer helped Syntainics MBC reach their first German Cup in franchise history. After Reaves gave Luka Doncic a rave review, many wondered how he’d rate his brother, Spencer, at […]

In a recent rant, ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins called out TNT’s Charles Barkley. After Barkley went on a two-minute tirade over ESPN’s NBA coverage, Perkins responded on social media. Then, Perkins called Barkley out as a guest on the Road Trippin podcast. “You’re sitting up here f****** calling everybody at ESPN fools and idiots. It’s one […]

While Golden State Warriors All-Star Stephen Curry made his 4,000th 3-pointer, the Warriors captured their sixth consecutive win. Golden State is 13-1 with Jimmy Butler in their lineup. Since his trade from the Miami Heat, it’s changed the complexion of its 2024-25 campaign, as the team is consistently climbing the Western Conference standings. They’re now […]

NBA analyst and former player Chandler Parsons shared his unique take on Golden State Warriors All-Star shooter Stephen Curry reaching his prolific 4,000th 3-point milestone in Thursday’s win against the Sacramento Kings. After watching Curry score his unprecended 4,000 career threes in the Warriors’ 130-104 victory against the Kings, where Steph finished with 11 points […]

After Golden State Warriors All-Star Stephen Curry made 4,000 career threes in Thursday’s win, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr teased what the future could hold for his all-time leading three-point scorer. After beating the Sacramento Kings 130-104, Kerr reflected on Curry’s career. In light of his unprecedented career milestone, Kerr believes Steph is far from […]

Golden State Warriors All-Star Stephen Curry reached 4,000 career three-pointers in a 130-104 win against the Sacramento Kings, which sparked a reaction from Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James. The all-time leading three-point shooter became the first NBA player to make 4,000 threes throughout his career. Curry received the stamp of approval from James on […]

San Antonio Spurs point guard Chris Paul picked this season’s MVP, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Like Jalen Williams watched his Thunder beat the Celtics, Paul watched Oklahoma City beat the champions. He made it clear to whom he believed the award should go. Paul discussed his Gilgeous-Alexander MVP take, per Bleacher Report’s X, […]

San Antonio Spurs point guard De’Aaron Fox will undergo season-ending surgery. Fox will go under the knife to correct tendon damage in his left pinkie finger. After losing All-Star center Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs lost their second starter to a season-ending injury. The Spurs topped the Dallas Mavericks 126-116 on Wednesday as Fox’s near triple-double […]