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The Boston Celtics’ record-setting $6.1 billion sale has positioned the NBA to move forward with potential expansion, according to ESPN’s Tim Bontemps. Bill Chisholm, managing partner at Symphony Technology Group, agreed to purchase the Celtics in a deal that now stands as the most expensive sale of a sports franchise in North American history. Bontemps […]

Golden State Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. took a calculated risk in acquiring Jimmy Butler III at this season’s trade deadline, and the move has paid off. According to The Stein Line’s Jake Fischer, Dunleavy’s history with Butler was a key factor in why Golden State was the perfect landing spot for the six-time […]

Kendrick Perkins shared his thoughts on a potential NBA Finals matchup between the Boston Celtics and Oklahoma City Thunder during Wednesday’s broadcast of NBA Today, predicting a competitive seven-game series between the two teams. “If they was to match up in the Finals, I think that series goes seven games… I really do,” Perkins said. […]

Nick Young made a bold comparison on Gil’s Arena, suggesting that Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves could be a better No. 2 option than Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving at this stage of their careers. “Hear me out… right now at this stage, I’m not saying overall, is AR a better number two option […]

The Los Angeles Clippers extended their winning streak to four games Tuesday night, securing a 132-119 victory over the league-leading Cleveland Cavaliers. Kawhi Leonard led the way with a dominant performance, finishing with 33 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and four steals while shooting 12-for-19 from the field and five-for-six from three-point range. Despite the […]

NBA legend Magic Johnson recently shared Michael Jordan’s candid perspective on load management in today’s NBA, revealing the six-time champion’s stance during an appearance on Byron Scott’s Fast Break podcast. “I was with Michael Jordan and he says, ‘Earvin, I don’t know why these guys’… because if you look at his record, he almost played […]

During Tuesday’s broadcast of FS1’s First Things First, analyst Nick Wright discussed the evolving roles of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves and how their emergence could influence LeBron James’ responsibilities for the Los Angeles Lakers. “What if LeBron was just like, ‘Hey, I’m gonna be Karl Malone. I’m gonna truly play power forward.’ Now, in […]

The Carolina Panthers have agreed to terms with wide receiver David Moore, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. The move reunites Moore with head coach Dave Canales, who has relied on him as a key target across multiple teams, including the Seattle Seahawks, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and now the Panthers. Moore, 30, played for Carolina in […]

The Miami Marlins have scrapped their attempt to recruit players for a practice squad after Major League Baseball (MLB) expressed concerns over the initiative. On March 13, the organization posted an advertisement seeking former collegiate and professional baseball players to join a practice squad. The role offered up to $150 per day and required availability […]

PJ Tucker has yet to debut for the New York Knicks since signing a 10-day contract on March 10, but he made his presence known before Monday night’s game against the Miami Heat with his footwear. Tucker, widely recognized for his vast sneaker collection, took to social media to showcase a rare pair of Allan […]

The Atlanta Hawks (32-36) are set to conclude their two-game road trip with a matchup against the Charlotte Hornets (17-50) on Tuesday night. Ahead of their 7:00 p.m. ET tipoff, the Hawks have listed star guard Trae Young as probable with right Achilles tendinitis on their extensive injury report. Young last played in Atlanta’s 122-114 […]

The Indiana Pacers (37-29) are set to conclude their three-game road trip on Monday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves (40-19), but they may be without key players as they head into the 8:00 p.m. ET matchup at Target Center. The latest injury report features several notable names, including star guard Tyrese Haliburton and forward Pascal […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered another dominant performance Sunday night, recording 31 points, eight assists, two rebounds, and a block in a 121-105 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. The victory extended the Thunder’s winning streak to three games and further solidified their standing near the top of the NBA. Gilgeous-Alexander’s performance marked his […]

The Dallas Mavericks, now 33-35 following their second consecutive loss, a 133-96 defeat to the Houston Rockets on Friday night, find themselves in an unprecedented situation. The Mavericks suffered yet another devastating injury in the loss, as Dante Exum fractured his left hand, ruling him out for the remainder of the season. Exum joins a […]

The Phoenix Suns may have found a winning formula, and it starts with Devin Booker’s playmaking ability. The Suns snapped a two-game losing streak with a 122-106 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night, improving to 31-36 on the season. They remain 3.5 games behind the Dallas Mavericks (33-35) for the 10th seed in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers dropped their fourth consecutive game Friday night, falling 131-126 to the Denver Nuggets. Despite the loss, rookie Dalton Knecht delivered another standout performance, making franchise history with his scoring display. With eight players unavailable, including LeBron James and Luka Doncic, the Lakers entered the contest as heavy underdogs but nearly pulled […]

NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero has highlighted a key contractual detail involving quarterback Kirk Cousins that could have significant implications for the Atlanta Falcons in any potential trade scenario. Cousins is set to remain on the Falcons’ roster as of 4:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, at which point his $10 million March 2026 roster bonus will […]

The Orlando Magic fell to 31-37 on the season after a 118-111 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. While Paolo Banchero led the team with another dominant performance, scoring 43 points along with 10 rebounds and three assists, Caleb Houstan also made a significant impact off the bench. Houstan logged 27 minutes, his […]

The Orlando Magic fell to 31-37 on the season following a 118-111 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. Paolo Banchero led the way for Orlando, delivering an impressive 43-point, 10-rebound performance along with three assists while going nine-for-11 from the free-throw line. It marked his third 40-plus-point game since returning from the All-Star […]

The Atlanta Falcons are signing former Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Morgan Fox to a two-year deal worth up to $8.5 million, according to Peter Schrager of Fox Sports. Fox, 30, spent the past three seasons with the Chargers, playing a key role in one of the league’s top defensive units. Across 51 games with […]

Brooklyn Nets guard D’Angelo Russell made a bold statement about the Minnesota Timberwolves on a recent episode of The Backyard Podcast with guest Karl-Anthony Towns. The former Timberwolves duo reflected on their time in Minnesota and suggested that the team still needs the pieces it traded away. “No offense because I’m in it right now… […]

Golden State Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. delivered a blunt message to the team following the acquisition of Jimmy Butler III, emphasizing a win-now mentality as the team pushes toward the postseason. “I told them, ‘It’s time to win,’” Dunleavy Jr. told HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto. “Whatever happened this season thus far where we’ve had […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves were unwilling to part with Jaden McDaniels in trade discussions for Kevin Durant, according to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto. While Anthony Edwards was an expected untouchable in negotiations, Minnesota also refused to include McDaniels in their pursuit of Durant at this season’s trade deadline. Scotto reported that while the Timberwolves made an effort […]

The Golden State Warriors extended their win streak to six games with a dominant 130-104 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night. Jonathan Kuminga returned to the lineup after missing 31 games with a sprained right ankle, and his presence made an immediate impact. Jimmy Butler III, who finished the game with six points, […]

The Boston Celtics (47-19) will begin their two-game road trip with a matchup against the Miami Heat (29-36) on Friday night. Ahead of the game, nearly the entire Celtics starting lineup has been listed on the injury report. Jayson Tatum (right knee tendinopathy), Jaylen Brown (right knee posterior impingement), Kristaps Porzingis (illness, non-COVID), and Derrick […]

According to ESPN’s latest mock draft, Texas Longhorns guard Tre Johnson is projected to land with the Philadelphia 76ers as the fifth overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Johnson, 19, stands at 6-foot-6 and is currently averaging 20.1 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game. He recently had a 39-point outing in Texas’ […]

ESPN’s latest mock draft places Duke center Khaman Maluach and guard Kon Knueppel among the top 10 selections in the 2025 NBA Draft. The projection has Maluach going seventh overall to the Toronto Raptors, adding size and rim protection to their frontcourt. Meanwhile, Knueppel is slated to be taken eighth by the San Antonio Spurs, […]

The Washington Commanders and right tackle Andrew Wylie have agreed to a restructured contract, ensuring the veteran lineman remains in Washington for the 2025 season, according to Ari Meirov. Wylie, who previously had no guaranteed salary for 2025, now receives guaranteed money with the opportunity to earn additional compensation through incentives. The move reinforces stability […]

The Boston Celtics closed out their six-game homestand with a 118-112 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night, snapping their five-game winning streak. The defeat dropped the Celtics to 47-19 on the season as they continue their push toward the playoffs in pursuit of back-to-back championships. Jaylen Brown, the reigning NBA Finals MVP […]

NBA legend Dwyane Wade, former teammate of LeBron James during the Miami Heat’s Big Three era, has weighed in on the ongoing feud between James and ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith. Speaking to TMZ, Wade said he has “love” for both guys but defended James’ decision to confront Smith during the Los Angeles Lakers’ overtime win […]

The New York Knicks snapped a three-game losing streak with a dominant 133-104 win over the Sacramento Kings on Monday night. While the victory helped the Knicks improve to 41-23 on the season, the team’s recent defensive efforts became a topic of discussion postgame. Josh Hart contributed 18 points, six rebounds, and three assists in […]

The New York Knicks snapped a three-game losing streak with a dominant 133-104 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Monday night. The win improved the Knicks’ record to 41-23 as they continue their push toward securing a strong position in the Eastern Conference playoff race. OG Anunoby delivered a standout performance, finishing with 24 points, […]

Following the Los Angeles Lakers’ 111-108 loss to the Brooklyn Nets, where Luka Doncic finished with 22 points, 12 rebounds, and 12 assists but struggled with efficiency, shooting eight-for-26 from the field and three-for-10 from beyond the arc, Colin Cowherd shared his assessment of Doncic’s performances with the Lakers, questioning the star’s conditioning and defensive […]

Los Angeles Lakers governor Jeanie Buss recently addressed the blockbuster trade that brought Luka Doncic to the franchise in exchange for Anthony Davis, emphasizing that the deal was not one-sided and was initiated by the Dallas Mavericks. Speaking on former NFL receiver Julian Edelman’s podcast, Games with Names, Buss reflected on the magnitude of the […]

The Portland Trail Blazers dropped their fourth consecutive game, falling 130-120 to the Golden State Warriors on Monday night at Chase Center. With the loss, the Trail Blazers dropped to 28-38 on the season, now five games behind the Dallas Mavericks (33-33) for the final play-in spot in the Western Conference. Despite the defeat, Deni […]

The New York Giants are signing punter Jamie Gillan to a three-year contract worth up to $10.2 million, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Gillan was set to become an unrestricted free agent on Wednesday, March 12, but instead, he will remain with the team, solidifying a key role in the Giants’ special teams unit. […]

The Dallas Mavericks dropped their fourth consecutive game on Friday night, falling to the Memphis Grizzlies 122-111. Despite the loss, guard Brandon Williams achieved a historic milestone, becoming only the second player in franchise history to record at least 30 points, five rebounds, and five assists off the bench, joining Mark Aguirre, according to Elias […]

The Atlanta Hawks (29-34) are set to host the Indiana Pacers (35-26) on Saturday night in their second matchup of the week. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET at State Farm Arena. Hawks star guard Trae Young has been listed as probable with right Achilles tendinitis. His final availability will likely be determined closer […]

LeBron James’ former teammate Kevin Love weighed in on the viral confrontation between James and ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith during the Los Angeles Lakers’ 113-109 overtime win against the New York Knicks on Thursday night. On Friday, Love took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to respond to Smith’s comments about the interaction, which stemmed […]