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Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards was limited to 15 points on 5-for-16 attempts in a 118-115 loss to the champion Boston Celtics. After the loss, Edwards’ was called out by TNT analyst Shaquille O’Neal, who challenged him to be better as the two-time All-Star expressed his frustration with opposing defenses double-teaming him this season. Edwards […]

The Sacramento Kings’ proverbial revolving door of head coaches swung around last week, with former head coach Mike Brown relieved of his duties. Is this a concerning trend under chairman Vivek Ranadive? In his 12 years with the Kings, Ranadive has hired seven head coaches, including Brown, who agreed to a three-year extension over the […]

Amid the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 12-game winning streak, head coach Mark Daigneault shed light on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s ascension to becoming an MVP candidate. Gilgeous-Alexander’s impact is two-fold as the team’s leading scorer, coupled with his exceptional defense. Daigneault says his effort is contagious amongst the Thunder guards such as Lu Dort, Cason Wallace, and others. After the […]

The Boston Celtics visit the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night. Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis are both questionable on the injury report. Brown has a strained right shoulder and an illness, while Porzingis has a left ankle sprain and an illness after exiting the Celtics’ 118-114 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Christmas Day. Here’s […]

Sacramento Kings interim head coach Doug Christie and point guard De’Aaron Fox guided the Kings to a 113-107 win against the Philadelphia 76ers. Christie captured his second win since Mike Brown’s firing as Fox scored 14 of 35 points in the final frame while leading his team to a 15-0 run amid a nine-point deficit […]

Before starting his press conference with the media, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr joined the New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson and others in sending their condolences to the victims’ families in Lousiana. The terror attack from a man killing 15 people on Bourbon Street in New Orleans during the wee hours of […]

Immanuel Quickley and the Toronto Raptors bounced back from their 54-point loss to the champion Boston Celtics with a 17-point (130-113) win against the Brooklyn Nets, snapping an 11-game losing streak. Scottie Barnes tallied a team-high 33 points and 13 rebounds, Gradey Dick finished 22 points, and Immanuel Quickley scored 21 points after missing 22 […]

Head coach Erik Spoelstra and the Miami Heat defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 119-108 without Jimmy Butler in the fourth quarter. The looming question for most fans was why? Tyler Herro led the Heat with a team-high 32 points on 11-of-22 shooting, which led to Bam Adebayo’s ringing All-Star nod endorsement postgame. However, it didn’t […]

Sacramento Kings interim head coach Doug Christie guided his team to its second win since the organization relieved former coach Mike Brown of his duties last week. De’Aaron Fox scored 14 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 113-107. After trailing by nine points (103-94) with under five minutes […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams’ Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for MVP endorsement for his teammate is one thing, but his head coach Mark Daigneault put things into perspective. Gilgeous-Alexander’s come a long way from the young prospect traded from the Los Angeles Clippers in a blockbuster deal. And it’s a never-settled approach that led to him […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander responded to Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards. After beating the Timberwolves 113-105, Gilgeous-Alexander reacted to Edwards’ MVP take. When a reporter relayed the sentiments of calling last year’s runner up for the Most Valuable Player award this year’s MVP this early into the regular season, it meant a lot. […]

Before All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 113-105 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves, he had a funny interaction with a fan. Gilgeous-Alexander convinced Anthony Edwards he’s the MVP of 2024-25 and most likely convinced a fan to give up on writing poetry. While Gilgeous-Alexander was signing autographs for fans at the […]

Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday was cleared to play against the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday, recovering from a right shoulder impingement in time for a 54-point beating. The Celtics defeated the Raptors 125-71 on New Year’s Eve. After the win, Holiday’s facial expression following a reporter’s question went viral on social media. The reporter started […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has elevated his game to new heights this season, leading his team to an 11-game winning streak while earning Western Conference Player of the Week. The All-Star guard is ending the calendar year on a high note. Gilgeous-Alexander surpassed Nikola Jokic for MVP as the betting favorite before the […]

In the same podcast episode where Philadelphia 76ers’ Paul George said he hates the All-Star Game’s new format, he shared how passing Vince Carter in the all-time three-point shot list was connected to the late Kobe Bryant. George wears the number 8 to pay tribute to Bryant, who played high school basketball in Philadelphia. The […]

Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant isn’t the only NBA player voicing displeasure with the new All-Star Game format for 2025; Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George has also joined the chat. Shortly before, the 76ers veteran forward George passed Vince Carter on the all-time 3-point shot list, and he discussed the NBA’s new All-Star Game tournament […]

Memphis Grizzlies’ ninth overall pick, Zach Edey, has leaped past New Orleans Pelicans rookie center Yves Missi as the betting favorite for Rookie of the Year. Since Edey was added to the Grizzlies starting lineup, Memphis has continued to climb up the Western Conference standings. And now it’s led to its rookie center reaching the […]

After a 35-point performance in a win against the Memphis Grizzlies, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the new betting favorite for Most Valuable Player, surpassing Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic. After beating the Grizzlies 130-106, Thunder forward Jalen Williams campaigned for Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP case to win the illustrious honor. As the defending Most […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams says his teammate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continues to strengthen his case for Most Valuable Player following a 130-106 win against the Memphis Grizzlies. After tying his career-high 45 points in a 120-105 win against the Indiana Pacers, Gilgeous-Alexander was praised by head coach Mark Daigneault. Then, he turned in another […]

The Chicago Bulls visit the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night. LaMelo Ball is on the injury report and is listed as doubtful. Ball is dealing with left ankle and right wrist soreness while suffering from an illness after going for 31 points in a buzzer-beating loss to the Washington Wizards. Here’s everything we know about […]

After a fight between Tyler Herro and Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson on Sunday night, Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler commented on what went down at the end of the Heat’s 104-100 win. Immediately after the dust settled, NBA fans reacted to the Herro and Thompson brawl on social media, and that included Herro’s teammate […]

After playing with New York Knicks All-Star Jalen Brunson, Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein compared the differences and similarities to playing alongside All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Earlier this month, Hartenstein revealed his reason for leaving the Knicks in free agency over the summer. Then, he revisited his time in New York after beating the Charlotte Hornets […]

With a shorthanded backcourt, missing two of its key defenders in Lu Dort and Cason Wallace, rookie Ajay Mitchell earned his first start for the Oklahoma City Thunder in a 106-94 win against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday. After Mitchell earned a spot in the NBA’s rookie ladder, the second-round pick continues to prove why […]

After losing to the Chicago Bulls 116-111, Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers took responsibility for All-Star guard Damian Lillard’s lack of possessions down the fourth quarter stretch. After a four-game absence, Lillard returned against the Bulls but couldn’t get the ball in his hands in the second half of the final frame. Rivers says […]

After tying his career-high 34 points on back-to-back nights, Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga led his team to a 109-105 win against the Phoenix Suns. Draymond Green delivered his honest take on Kuminga after the impressive back-to-back stretch following a win against the Suns, and Kuminga had plenty to say about the end of […]

After beating the Phoenix Suns 109-105, Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green opened up about teammate Jonathan Kuminga and the changes made for their team to be successful. After Green recently had words for Warriors’ Buddy Hield, he took a similar approach with Kuminga, who finished with a game-high 34 points in Saturday’s win. Green […]

New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson scored 42 of his game-high 55 points in the second half of a 136-132 overtime win against the Washington Wizards. Despite the Knicks entering the Wizards matchup with favorable odds against the team with the worst record in the NBA, the Wizards pushed New York into the extra […]

In blowout fashion, the Los Angeles Chargers dominated the New England Patriots 40-7 in Week 17 with playoff implications on the line. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert’s record-breaking performance topped Peyton Manning for an NFL record with 153 passing yards and could seal the Cincinnati Bengals, Indianapolis Colts, and Miami Dolphins’ fate this week. The Chargers […]

Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Ajay Mitchell was named to the NBA’s Kia rookie ladder this week, cracking the league’s latest top 10 rookie ranking from the Class of 2024. While All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tied a career-high 45 points in the Thunder’s 120-114 win against the Indiana Pacers, Mitchell supplied nine points in 16 minutes off […]

In an ongoing pattern of professional athletes being targeted for home burglaries, Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is the latest victim. On Saturday, after the dust from the Mavericks’ Naji Marshall scuffle against the Phoenix Suns settled, news of Doncic’s house invasion broke.  However, it occurred Friday, per Marc Stein. “No one was home at […]

After missing four games due to injury, Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard will make his return against the Chicago Bulls on Saturday. Lillard in the Bucks and Bulls matchup will be his first appearance since Milwaukee beat the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Cup finals. The news of Lillard’s return was confirmed via Chris […]

When the fight broke out, Phoenix Suns rookie Ryan Dunn tried to avoid a fine at all costs. Three players were ejected in a 98-89 loss to the Dallas Mavericks. The scuffle between Jusuf Nurkic and Naji Marshall resulted in both players’ ejections and PJ Washington, who shoved Nurkic to the ground. After the loss, […]

Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein is the new owner of a German basketball team. The news was announced after Shai Gilgeous-Alexander matched his career-high 45 points in the Thunder’s 120-114 win against the  Indiana Pacers. Hartenstein joined a club that’s produced three NBA draft picks, per Andscape’s Marc Spears. “Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein has […]

After the sudden emergence of the Memphis Grizzlies in the upper echelon of the Western Conference, trading for Brooklyn Nets forward Dorian Finney-Smith could be in play between now and the NBA’s trade deadline. With a relatively healthy roster, including Grizzlies’ rookie Jaylen Wells receiving All-Defense consideration, adding a 3-and-D wing in Finney-Smith could secure […]

While Golden State Warriors fans react to losing to Austin Reaves and the Los Angeles Lakers in a 115-113 Christmas Day thriller, NBA analyst Colin Cowherd believes this is the time to pursue Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler. After Warriors superstar Stephen Curry connected on a corner three to tie the game at 113 with […]

Before nearly completing a 28-point comeback in a 105-99 Christmas Day loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, Dallas Mavericks’ Klay Thompson passed Reggie Miller for fifth on the all-time 3-point shooting list. He also shared an interesting take that should reach his former teammate and all-time 3-point shooting leader, Stephen Curry. After the game, Klay stated […]

Oklahoma City Thunder center Jaylin Williams made his regular-season debut in the Thunder’s 123-105 win against the Washington Wizards. Coach Mark Daigneault and his team returned home after the Thunder’s grueling stretch in their traveling schedule. After Williams had suffered a hamstring injury in training camp, fans at the Paycom Center welcomed him back in Monday’s […]

In what was perhaps the Philadelphia 76ers’ most impressive win of 2024-25, Caleb Martin’s seven threes against the champion Boston Celtics helped his team secure a 118-114 Christmas Day victory at TD Garden. 76ers superstar center Joel Embiid put the league on notice after the win. Martin finished with 23 points, including seven threes, and […]

Mikal Bridges and the New York Knicks’ emphatic win against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs was a Christmas Day classic on Wednesday. Head coach Tom Thibodeau praised Bridges for his 41-point performance, stealing the show from Wembanyama’s 42-point, 18-rebound game as the Knicks held onto a 117-114 win. After the win, Mikal shared […]