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The Atlanta Hawks are coming off a disappointing 119-116 loss at the hands of the Washington Wizards on Tuesday. They return to action on Friday to take on Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers, and Atlanta will obviously want to get back to winning ways. However, it is worth noting that Trae Young has […]

Nikola Jokic has been playing some outstanding basketball yet again this season. The fact that the Denver Nuggets are sitting at first in a ruthless Western Conference is a clear testament to this fact. At the moment, Jokic could be in line to win his third MVP title in a row. Not so fast, though. […]

Ja Morant had the basketball world buzzing again on Wednesday, but it was all for the wrong reasons. The Memphis Grizzlies superstar has been dragged into what has become a full-blown scandal that involves allegations of punching a 17-year-old boy in the face multiple times and also flashing a gun at him. Morant’s camp has […]

The Boston Celtics scored a huge win on Wednesday night as they held off a formidable challenge from the Cleveland Cavaliers. Boston’s superstar duo Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown flexed their muscles yet again as they secured an important victory for positioning in the Eastern Conference. Tatum was the star of the show once more, […]

Kevin Durant had the basketball world buzzing after his eyebrow-raising debut for the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night. KD didn’t exactly have an offensive explosion on the evening, although he did manage to score 23 points on 10-of-15 shooting in just 27 minutes of action. However, the way Durant and the Suns made easy work […]

The Boston Celtics edged out the Cleveland Cavaliers in a tight encounter on Wednesday night, 117-113. This was thanks in large part to another heroic performance from Jayson Tatum, who exploded with 41 points. In the process, Tatum surpassed Giannis Antetokounmpo on the all-time under-25 scoring list just one day before the former’s 25th birthday. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers didn’t even have Joel Embiid on Wednesday night after the All-Star big man was ruled out due to a left foot injury. Nevertheless, the Sixers still cruised to victory over Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat, who for their part, have now lost five out of their last six games. To make […]

Kevin Durant finally made his long-awaited Phoenix Suns debut on Wednesday following his blockbuster mid-season move from the Brooklyn Nets. Well, the fans were not disappointed after seeing Durant suit up for the first time in a Suns jersey. Durant needed just 27 minutes to log 23 points on a very efficient 10-of-15 from the […]

Damian Lillard recently came out with a lengthy rant about his championship credentials with the Portland Trail Blazers, or rather, the lack thereof. He pretty much criticized the ring culture in the NBA where in players are supposedly judged by the number of titles they’ve won. Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green, who himself has […]

Russell Westbrook has been playing well for the Los Angeles Clippers since his high-profile cross-town move from the Los Angeles Lakers. The former league MVP has started all three games for the Clippers since he arrived, and he’s put up averages of 16.0 points on 52.9 percent shooting, 5.7 rebounds, 9.3 assists, and 2.3 steals […]

The Charlotte Hornets received some brutal news on Tuesday after it was confirmed that LaMelo Ball is now set to miss the rest of the 2021-22 season after suffering an ankle injury in their game against the Detroit Pistons on Monday night. It was a tough pill to swallow for Hornets fans, who will once […]

Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford served as a consultant for the Brooklyn Nets last season. During that time, he had an opportunity to work with the former league MVP Kevin Durant, who happens to be in line to make his Phoenix Suns debut on Wednesday night against Clifford’s Hornets. Clifford had nothing but good […]

There was a lot of talk surrounding Joel Embiid getting snubbed as a starter for the recently-concluded NBA All-Star Game. The Philadelphia 76ers superstar eventually made his way to the starting lineup as an injury replacement, and in a way, his selection was validated by LeBron James when the Los Angeles Lakers talisman chose Embiid […]

Tyrese Haliburton went off on Tuesday, leading the Indiana Pacers to a hard-fought victory over Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks. Haliburton finished with 32 points on 9-of-18 shooting, to go along with seven rebounds, six assists, and zero turnovers (!) in 35 minutes of action. Unfortunately, it appears that the All-Star point guard has […]

Kristaps Porzingis has missed the last two games for the Washington Wizards due to a lingering knee injury. They’re scheduled to play on Thursday against the Toronto Raptors, and the good news for Wizards fans is that it looks like Porzingis will now be back in the lineup for that one. Kristaps Porzingis injury status vs. […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo is without a doubt one of the top players in the game today. As a matter of fact, the Milwaukee Bucks superstar will go down in history as one of the greatest to ever pick up a basketball. However, apart from his unbridled skills on the court, what also makes this man stand […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo has been dealing with a couple of injuries of late. The Milwaukee Bucks superstar was forced to sit out Sunday’s matchup against the Phoenix Suns due to a right quad contusion. Antetokounmpo returned to action on Tuesday to lead the Bucks to a 118-104 win over the Brooklyn Nets, but with Milwaukee set […]

The Los Angeles Lakers did not have LeBron James or D’Angelo Russell on Tuesday night as both stars were forced to sit out their matchup against Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies due to respective injuries. Unsurprisingly, the shorthanded Lakers struggled at the hands of the Grizzlies, and it resulted in a 121-109 win for […]

DeMar DeRozan is without a doubt one of the most gifted scorers in the NBA today. However, the Chicago Bulls star isn’t exactly a candidate for the Defensive Player of the Year title. This is exactly what Toronto Raptors small forward OG Anunoby decided to expose on Tuesday night with a massive facial on DeRozan. […]

In the first half of Tuesday’s matchup between the Brooklyn Nets and the Milwaukee Bucks, Nic Claxton ended up being on the receiving end of a couple of Giannis Antetokounmpo facials. It seems that the Nets big man took that personally, and he decided to get his revenge. Unfortunately for Bucks center Brook Lopez, it […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo was in a good mood on Tuesday night. So much so, that he decided to throw a party right in the middle of their game against the Brooklyn Nets. It wasn’t just any party, though, as the Milwaukee Bucks superstar decided to invite every single member of the Nets to his very own […]

Stephen Curry, Andrew Wiggins, Gary Payton II, and Andre Iguodala are all going to sit out on Tuesday when the Golden State Warriors take on the Portland Trail Blazers. There was also some doubt regarding Draymond Green’s status for this game as the former Defensive Player of the Year continues to nurse a knee injury. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers received some brutal news of late after it was confirmed that LeBron James is now set to miss at least two weeks of action due to a foot injury. Despite his time off the court, however, James still offered his full support for his teammates as they battled the Memphis Grizzlies on […]

The Dallas Mavericks became a much more dangerous side on the offensive end with the mid-season arrival of Kyrie Irving. However, they did lose some of their spunk on the defensive end, particularly with Dorian Finney-Smith heading over the Brooklyn Nets as part of the blockbuster trade. The good news for the Mavs, however, is […]

The Los Angeles Lakers already ruled out D’Angelo Russell for Tuesday’s marquee matchup against Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies. It’s now looking like he will need to spend more time on the sidelines as he recovers from a lingering ankle injury. Lakers coach Darvin Ham spoke to reporters ahead of the Grizzlies game, and […]

Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo goes way back with Jayson Tatum. These two have been playing against each other since they were kids, and they’ve obviously come a long way. Despite their long-standing friendship, however, Adebayo did not hesitate to admit that he has a personal vendetta against Tatum and the Boston Celtics. In […]

We have a big one coming up on Tuesday night. The Memphis Grizzlies the Los Angeles Lakers at the FedEx Forum in what is expected to be quite a feisty encounter. The last time these two teams met in LA, Dillon Brooks was front and center in what turned out to be a highly-publicized on-court […]

Los Angeles Lakers LeBron James is still doing some crazy things at the tender age of 38. At this point, it’s almost hard to believe that the four-time NBA champ is still dominating the league while pushing 40. The harsh reality, however, is that King James’ reign is coming to an end. He still has […]

The Washington Capitals are making some big moves. Not long after they traded Marcus Johansson to the Minnesota Wild in exchange for a 2024 third-round pick, the Capitals have now pulled the trigger on another deal. This time around, Washington has snagged defenceman Rasmus Sandin from the Toronto Maple Leafs in a move that could […]

The Sacramento Kings have had a stellar start to their post-All-Star break campaign, having won all three of their games since the mid-season hiatus. The Kings are slated to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday at the Paycom Center, and it now seems that their unblemished record after the break could be in […]

LaMelo Ball was forced to exit Monday’s game against the Detroit Pistons with what seemed like an innocuous injury. The Charlotte Hornets star looked fine as he walked back to the locker room, but it has now been confirmed that the ankle issue is more serious than initially anticipated. The Hornets have now officially announced […]

The Golden State Warriors are in the midst of another injury crisis of late. This has been a major issue for the Dubs in their title defense this season as they continue to struggle with injuries to a good chunk of their roster. The good news for Warriors fans is that Draymond Green is on […]

At this point, it doesn’t sound like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is getting any better. He has already missed the last two games for the Oklahoma City Thunder, and he could now be in line to spend even more time on the shelf with the emergence of a new injury. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander injury status vs. Kings The […]

Things are looking bleak for the Los Angeles Lakers and their playoff hopes this season after reports emerged on Monday that LeBron James could miss multiple weeks due to a foot injury. This comes at a terrible time for LA as they chase a Play-In spot in the West. They also have a big game […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were dealt a tough blow on Monday after LeBron James’ injury status for their upcoming clash against Ja Morant and the Grizzlies was revealed. LeBron played through a foot injury in LA’s win against the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday, but he is now headed to the sidelines for Tuesday’s game due […]

The free agency market is about to heat up now that former No. 6 overall pick Nerlens Noel has reportedly agreed to a buyout agreement with the Detroit Pistons, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The 28-year-old has had a rough year with the Pistons thus far after the New York Knicks traded him to Detroit in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are scheduled to take on Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday in what should be a marquee matchup in the Western Conference. Unfortunately for the Lakers, they will need to try and get a win at the FedEx forum without LeBron James. LeBron James injury status vs. Grizzlies LeBron […]

Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo just isn’t letting it go. The two-time All-Star firmly believes that he’s the best defender in the entire NBA, and still seems to be feeling a bit salty about the fact that he has been snubbed for the Defensive Player of the Year title for two years running now. In […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo has been pretty banged up of late. A lingering wrist injury kept him out of the recently-concluded NBA All-Star Game (he played less than one minute before exiting after scoring the opening basket), and a subsequent quad issue forced Giannis to sit out the Milwaukee Bucks’ 104-101 win against the Phoenix Suns on […]