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It’s no surprise that Miles Bridges continues to be a free agent right now. This man was once considered one of the most promising young forwards in the NBA, but it all came crashing down for him after he was slapped with domestic violence charges just days before the free agency window opened this past […]

The Holiday season is in full swing right now. In NBA terms, this means a handful of must-see Christmas games waiting on the horizon. It also means that trade season is approaching as well. One player to watch in this respect is Indiana Pacers shooting guard Buddy Hield. Several teams from across the league have […]

Indiana Pacers big man Myles Turner continues to be one of the most sought-after names in the trade market. The Los Angeles Lakers have long been linked to a swoop for the 6-foot-11 center. However, it seems that LeBron James and Co. have some competition on their hands with the Toronto Raptors now emerging as […]

The Atlanta Hawks aren’t in a very good place right now. Trae Young recently had a spat with head coach Nate McMillan that resulted in the two-time All-Star getting benched. This eventually led to rumors about Young supposedly wanting out of Atlanta and how he’s now on the brink of demanding a trade. Dejounte Murray, […]

The Brooklyn Nets completely embarrassed the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night, 143-113. Stephen Curry was out of action in this one as the former back-to-back MVP continues to rehab a shoulder injury that is expected to keep him out for a few weeks. There’s no denying that Steph’s absence played a key role in […]

Thanks to the efforts of the United States government, WNBA star Brittney Griner will get to spend her Christmas with her family back in the U.S. The 32-year-old is also well aware of the fact that a lot of Americans supported her during her incarceration and she is more than thankful for the same. Griner […]

Right now, there’s no denying that the Golden State Warriors are in a heap of trouble. As long as Stephen Curry is out injured, this team is going to struggle mightily. Their performances over the last four games with Curry sidelined are a clear testament to this fact. The Dubs have lost three out of […]

13-time All-Star. Eight-time All-NBA. One-time Finals MVP. Three-time NBA champ. NBA 75th Anniversary Team. These are just some of the accolades the great Dwyane Wade amassed during his iconic career. Soon, the 40-year-old is going to be a member of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. For his part, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James […]

There’s a lot of turmoil going on within the Chicago Bulls right now. The latest rumors to emerge out of the troubled franchise center around DeMar DeRozan supposedly on the brink of demanding a trade away from Chicago. The five-time All-Star has caught wind of the whispers and he’s decided to respond to the rumors […]

Former All-Star Wally Szczerbiak is taking a lot of heat right now for his scathing criticism of Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton. You can’t really say that Szczerbiak doesn’t deserve the blowback after he described Haliburton as a “wannabe All-Star.” Matt Barnes is now jumping on the bandwagon against Szczerbiak. The former NBA champ went […]

The Los Angeles Lakers could sure use a win right now. LeBron James and Co. are coming off back-to-back losses against the Phoenix Suns and the Sacramento Kings, and the fact that they’ve lost both games by a total margin of 40 points speaks volumes of how dire the situation is right now for LA. […]

Sometimes, fans get carried away while watching their teams play. This was exactly the case for a random Las Vegas Raider supporter on Sunday as she watched her team defeat the New England Patriots, 30-24, in their Week 15 matchup. The Raiders fan started berating an innocent Pats supporter in the stands right after Las […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have fallen back down to earth of late after losing back-to-back games against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday and the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday. This was after the ever-amazing Ja Morant led his team to a scorching seven-game winning streak that allowed the Grizzlies to climb to the top of the […]

Buddy Hield spent six seasons with the Sacramento Kings before getting shipped off to the Indiana Pacers in the middle of last season. Despite his relatively long tenure with the Kings, however, it seems that this man does not have any love for his former city. The Pacers were in action on Wednesday as they […]

At this point in the season, it is clear that Luka Doncic could use all the help he can get as the Dallas Mavericks continue to battle for a playoff spot out in the Western Conference. Doncic has been as good as ever, but unfortunately, his Mavs supporting cast has left a lot to be […]

Stephen Curry has been out of action for the Golden State Warriors for the past four games due to a left shoulder injury. The Dubs have, unsurprisingly, lost three out of those four contests. To make matters worse, the shorthanded Warriors have lost by a combined margin of 68 points over their last two games […]

Christmas is going to be a busy day for the NBA as a handful of teams take part in marquee matchups that could have a significant impact on the rest of the season. One of them happens to be a highly-anticipated matchup between the Memphis Grizzlies and defending champions Golden State Warriors. For his part, […]

Lionel Messi has stuffed the headlines of late after the GOAT led Argentina to its first World Cup title since the late, great Diego Maradona lifted the trophy in 1986. In a bizarre turn of events, however, celebrity chef Salt Bae also found his name in the news in the aftermath of Argentina’s epic win […]

Friday night will feature a marquee matchup between two of the top teams in the NBA today in the Milwaukee Bucks and the Brooklyn Nets. Unfortunately, former back-to-back MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo could be in danger of missing this contest now that he’s popped up on the injury report. The good news for the Bucks is […]

There’s no denying that Anthony Edwards has now established himself as one of the most dangerous offensive threats in the NBA today. However, what some folks might tend to overlook is the Minnesota Timberwolves star puts in on the defensive end. In case you’re one of those who have yet to witness Edwards’ defensive prowess, […]

Everything is not alright within the Chicago Bulls right now. It actually feels that this team is on the brink of imploding anytime soon. At this point, it wouldn’t be surprising if the front office announces a major blockbuster trade in the immediate future. As it turns out, there could be one underlying reason behind […]

For the first time in his career, Oklahoma City Thunder stud Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has a shot of becoming an All-Star. Shai has been an absolute beast for the Thunder all season long, and it now comes as no surprise that the 24-year-old is currently considered one of the top guards in the league. Despite his […]

The fallout caused by the turmoil within the Chicago Bulls seems to be taking form right now. Zach LaVine appears to have made it abundantly clear that he no longer wants to remain in Chicago, but it also seems that he’s not the only one that could be leaving. According to reports, it’s actually more […]

Wednesday night will feature a matchup between two of the top guards in the NBA today. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder host Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers in what should be a very intriguing contest. Before the game, Lillard had nothing but high praise for his younger counterpart. With Shai now […]

The Chicago Bulls have been making headlines for all the wrong reasons of late, and the turmoil within the team seems to stem from All-Star guard Zach LaVine. Reports suggest that the 27-year-old no longer wants to remain in Chicago and that he might force his way out of the team. As it turns out, […]

Right now, Tyrese Haliburton has firmly established himself as one of the best young guards in the NBA. So much so, that the Indiana Pacers star has emerged as a potential All-Star candidate. Haliburton has gone a long way since being a lesser-known rookie with the Sacramento Kings. His development in the two-plus seasons he’s […]

Tim Duncan was one of the last few lifers in the NBA. This legend spent his entire career with the San Antonio Spurs, and it’s really hard to imagine the Hall of Fame big man playing for any other team. As it turns out, however, Duncan nearly joined the Orlando Magic early in his career […]

The 1994 NBA Draft Class was quite a memorable one. A clear testament to this fact is how Grant Hill and Jason Kidd ended up being awarded as the co-winners of that season’s Rookie of the Year award. That was just the second time in the history of the NBA that two players shared the […]

Very few people, if any, will contest the notion that the 1992 Dream Team was the greatest basketball team ever assembled. What is also known is the fact that this star-studded team also suffered an infamous defeat during one of its early practice sessions against a bunch of college kids. It wasn’t just your ordinary […]

There will be a handful of basketball icons whose respective legacies will forever be honored when they are officially enshrined as part of the 2023 class of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. The ceremony will take place on August 12, 2023, and with this prestigious event now just eight months away, the Hall of […]

Wednesday night against the Sacramento Kings will be the third straight missed game for Anthony Davis as the Los Angeles Lakers superstar continues to nurse a right foot injury. AD is expected to be sidelined for at least a month, which is obviously not the best news the Lakers are hoping for right now. ESPN’s […]

Tyrese Haliburton has been quite a revelation for the Indiana Pacers this season. He’s taken huge strides in his third year in the NBA, and the 22-year-old has firmly established himself as one of the top playmakers in the league today. As it turns out, however, not everyone is a fan of Haliburton. Former All-Star […]

The Stephen Curry-less Golden State Warriors stood no chance against the red-hot New York Knicks on Tuesday night. It was a comfortable win for the Knicks who just kept on building on their lead before delivering a brutal knockout punch in the fourth period, outscoring the Dubs 32-13 in the final frame. The final score […]

It’s no secret that the Los Angeles Lakers are in need of some added firepower as they look to fortify their squad ahead of what they’re hoping will be a strong playoff push. The Orlando Magic, on the other hand, seem to be on the brink of a fire sale, with veterans such as Terrence […]

Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid made headlines again recently after he decided to take a savage diss at the Toronto Raptors. This was after the Sixers’ took down Toronto on Monday in a thrilling 104-101 victory in overtime. After the game, Embiid said that he believes the Raptors “don’t care about winning.” According to the […]

Kyle Lowry was not available to play on Monday against the Chicago Bulls due to a left knee injury. However, it did not prevent the Miami Heat veteran from paying homage to the great Lionel Messi following the Argentina icon’s World Cup conquest on Sunday. Lowry came into the game repping Messi’s Argentina jersey. It […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have recently fallen back down to earth after what was a scorching run that took them all the way to the top of the Western Conference. Since then, they have lost four straight games and have been knocked all the way down to fourth in the West. Zion Williamson and the […]

The New York Knicks are one of the hottest teams in the NBA right now. The fact that this team has won seven straight games is a clear testament to this fact. Despite their recent hot run, however, Hall of Fame big man Shaq isn’t buying in on the Knicks hype train just yet. Speaking […]

The Atlanta Hawks were given a proper scare by the Orlando Magic on Monday night in what turned out to be a nail-biter of a contest. Dejounte Murray and the Hawks were able to hold on to the win, but it required a couple of clutch free throws from the All-Star guard to seal the […]