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The Atlanta Hawks are eighth in the Eastern Conference standings at 36-37. Unfortunately, while they’re in position to make the 2023 NBA Playoffs, they’re not in an ideal position to advance in their bracket. Hawks’ nightmare seeding scenario, matchup for 2023 NBA Playoffs Currently slated to face the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks, the Hawks will already […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic isn’t a happy camper these days. Already affected by off-court legal battles with his biological mother, the on-court sanctuary that Doncic is supposed to have inside of basketball gyms and NBA arenas has been tainted. Not so much by the arrival of enigmatic star Kyrie Irving, whose mere presence can […]

Los Angeles Lakers swingman Lonnie Walker IV seemed to fall out of favor as soon as the Lakers had some new toys to play with. However, Walker had no trouble reminding the Lakers who they were playing with, as he scored 20 points on 7-12 shooting from the field during Friday’s victory over the Oklahoma […]

The Miami Hurricanes have made it to the Elite Eight for the second time during head coach Jim Larranaga’s tenure and have as good a chance as any to make it to the Final Four. As they prepare to face off against the Texas Longhorns, led by senior guard Marcus Carr, the Hurricanes will need […]

March Madness doesn’t just transform little-known schools into legends, it can also make stars out of starters, like it’s done for Texas Longhorns senior forward Dylan Disu. Unfortunately, the NCAA Tournament also strings together games in such a way that a player like Disu could miss not just his teams Sweet 16 matchup against the […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves has become a fan favorite after just two seasons. However, after outplaying the two-way contract he signed with the Lakers in 2021, Reaves is set to become a free agent this offseason. His time with the Lakers, though one of the better storylines in recent seasons, could be coming […]

After four impressive seasons with the Colorado State Rams, senior guard Isaiah Stevens has decided to enter the 2023 NBA Draft but will maintain his eligibility to return to Colorado State for one more season. Stevens would make the announcement on his Twitter page, thanking Colorado State’s fans for their support during his collegiate career. […]

The United States of America aren’t the only country buying into the hype that surrounds Los Angeles Lakers fan favorite Austin Reaves, as the second-year guard has revealed in an interview with BILD’s Matthias Marburg and Dean Walle that he’s contemplating playing for Team Germany for the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Lakers teammate Dennis Schroder […]

Despite being in the hunt for a spot in the 2023 NBA Playoffs, the Utah Jazz find themselves in an NBA purgatory of sorts. In the first season of their rebuild, they’ve exceeded expectations even while being marred by injuries. Now, at 35-37, the Jazz are only 0.5 games back from a spot in the […]

Even prior to being drafted, durability was a concern for Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III. Nonetheless, “Time Lord” as he’s become known among Celtics fans, is one of the most electrifying shot-blockers in the NBA. Now in his fifth NBA season after being selected with the 27th overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, […]

Since his retirement, Hall of Fame forward Paul Pierce has had plenty of controversial statements to make regarding current and former players. Whether they’re type of statements that make your scratch your head and furrow your brow or bite down as you try to hold in a laugh, all that can be said for certain […]

After an encouraging start that saw players such as Kyle Kuzma and Monte Morris having strong starts for the club, the Washington Wizards are all but out of the playoff hunt this season. To make matters worse, Wizards star Bradley Beal remains out with left knee soreness, severely compromising Washington’s ability to make even the […]

Amid his career season with the New York Knicks, it’s unlikely that up-and-coming guard Jalen Brunson looks back on his departure from the Dallas Mavericks with bitterness. Brunson was drafted by the Mavs with the 33rd overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft out of Villanova University and the Jersey-born son of former NBA guard […]

ESPN’s most controversial on-air talent continues to raise the hackles of the players he covers, and the latest victim of Kendrick Perkins is Phoenix Suns star guard Chris Paul. Making an appearance on First Take with another polarizing on-air personality in Stephen A. Smith, Perkins would discuss Paul’s recent play, claiming that what he’s seen […]

The Denver Broncos have one of the most talented receiving corps in the NFL with Jerry Jeudy, Courtland Sutton, and KJ Hamler all having shined for the Broncos at one time or another during their short careers. However, whether it’s just plain old bad luck or their receiving corps simply isn’t durable enough, each of […]

For the many critics that perceive there to be a fracture in the relationship between Los Angeles Lakers cornerstones Anthony Davis and LeBron James, the eight-time All-Star has a strong message. “From the outside looking in, they don’t know,” Davis says, per ESPN writer and Lakers beat reporter Dave McMenamin. “It’s not for them to […]

The Lamar Jackson saga that has seen the Baltimore Ravens front office making both the star quarterback and interested teams jump through myriad hoops should he desire to leave Baltimore took an interesting turn on Thursday, as the NFL would send out an official memo to all 32 teams regarding Jackson and his business partner, […]

Niagara University may not get much national attention, but they have one of the NCAAs best-kept secrets in guard Noah Thomasson. That’s no longer the case, as Thomasson will test the waters of the 2023 NBA Draft while retaining his college eligibility, per CBS Sports insider Jon Rothstein. Thomasson just completed his junior season and […]

Standing tall at 6-foot-6, Maryland Terrapins guard Hakim Hart is a versatile scorer and potential lockdown defender, so there’s no doubt that he will garner interest from NBA teams. In fact, its unsurprising that Hart has declared for the 2023 NBA Draft, per CBS Sports insider Jon Rothstein. As well as the fact that Hart […]

With NBA centers being encouraged to step out beyond the paint more than ever, Quinten Post’s decision to declare for the 2023 NBA Draft after an eye-opening season with the Boston College Eagles was as wise as any. A true 7-footer weighing in at 240 pounds, Post is the definition of big fella. As teams […]

After missing the Dallas Mavericks previous game, All-NBA guard Kyrie Irving could play against the Charlotte Hornets on Friday according to head coach Jason Kidd (h/t Eddie Sefko of mavs.com). Irving was nursing a foot injury on Wednesday, as the Mavs fell 125-127 to the Golden State Warriors despite impressive performances by superstar Luka Doncic […]

Los Angeles Lakers point guard D’Angelo Russell has been here before. Literally. Drafted by the Lakers with the second overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft, youthful immaturity seemed to doom Russell in his first stint with the Lakers. However, so too did his inefficiency. While averaging 14.3 points and 4.0 assists per game, Russell […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are still in the playoff hunt despite LeBron James being out since Feb. 26 with a right foot tendon injury. However, while a 36-37 record that puts them in position to make the play-in tournament as a 10th seed is nothing to brag about, Lakers head coach Darvin Ham believes that […]

With the Denver Broncos attempting to wash the bad taste out of their mouths from their underwhelming 2022 seasons, Broncos head coach Sean Payton and quarterback Russell Wilson are sure to be dismayed by the recent news coming out of the Mile High. Broncos wide receiver KJ Hamler recently underwent surgery after suffering a partially […]

During the Dallas Mavericks’ loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night, controversial Grizzlies swingman Dillon Brooks once again made NBA headlines, as he earned his 18th technical foul by celebrating a dunk and directing a taunt towards Mavs swingman Theo Pinson. Following the taunt, Brooks directed a few choice words at Pinson, telling the […]

The Utah Jazz have been one of the more surprising teams this season, playing above their expectations and putting themselves in position to reach the 2023 NBA Playoffs despite trading away all of their starters from last season. You don’t need any numbers to tell you just how rare of a feat that is. Nonetheless, […]

At 36-37, eighth in the Eastern Conference, the Atlanta Hawks are on pace to make the playoffs for the third consecutive season. Led by their star backcourt of Trae Young and Dejounte Murray, the Hawks made a number of additions around the trade deadline to bolster their chances of making a deep postseason run: First, […]

15-year-old Cameron Boozer was recently named the 2022-23 Gatorade National Boys Basketball Player of the Year for the state of Florida, according to an official announcement. Boozer, the son of former NBA star Carlos Boozer, is considered to be the top-ranked high school recruit in the class of 2025. A sophomore at Christopher Columbus High […]

Award-winning comedian and actor Chris Tucker will be playing Howard White in “Air,” a highly anticipated movie chronicling Nike executives’ pursuit of NBA icon Michael Jordan as they sought to sign the future Hall of Famer to a shoe endorsement deal. White is one of MJ’s closest friends, as well as the vice president of […]

With the regular season drawing to a close, the Houston Rockets are signing veteran guard D.J. Augustin for the remainder of 2022-23 in order to reply with NBA roster rules, according to ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski. Augustin, now 35-years-old, most recently played for the Rockets during the 2021-22 season where he averaged 5.4 points and 2.2 […]

UConn Huskies guard Jordan Hawkins is a little light but has ideal length for a shooting guard 6-foot-5, and 185 pounds. 21-years-old in April, the sophomore has had another strong season for the Huskies, being named to the All-Big East first team after being named to the Big East All-Freshman team just a season ago. […]

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma has had a career season in D.C., averaging a career-high 21.2 points per game on a 54.4 true shooting percentage. Clearly developing as a scorer and playmaker since being traded to the Wizards in a five-team deal back in 2021, the Michigan native’s fit with Washington isn’t perfect but it […]

Arkansas Razorbacks point guard Anthony Black is one of the most highly prized prospects in the 2023 NBA Draft. A tall lead guard with a high basketball IQ and situational awareness, Black doesn’t project to be an All-Star at the next level because he doesn’t focus on scoring. Nonetheless, Black can play a valuable role […]

With 16 programs preparing for the next round of the 2023 NCAA Tournament, the Miami Hurricanes men’s basketball team has the look of an eventual NCAA champion. Hurricanes head coach Jim Larranaga leads a roster enhanced by their transfer portal acquisitions has been a formidable opponent all season. Boasting a 27-7 record, 1st in the […]

Iowa Hawkeyes star guard Caitlin Clark does more than light up the scoreboard. During Sunday’s 74-66 victory over the Georgia Lady Bulldogs in the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament, Clark got everyone’s attention as she broke the Big Ten single-season record for assists (h/t Hawkeyes insider David Eickholt) with 291 dimes this season. Clark dished out […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are slowly but surely improving their reputation as a franchise. Formerly a haven for nepotism, they now are being taken serious in conversations about their front office- and roster-building efforts. So perhaps it should come as no surprise that a relative recent addition to the team had effusive praise for the franchise. […]

Considering the struggles that they’ve had since the All-Star break, the New Orleans Pelicans could have used the reinforcement Malik Beasley and Jarred Vanderbilt would have provided to the roster after the NBA trade deadline. Unfortunately, with the Utah Jazz determined to trade veteran point guard Mike Conley Jr. and his oversized contract, the Jazz […]

The Phoenix Suns have built a reputation for having one of the best medical teams of any NBA franchise, so their ability to prevent fifth-year pro Landry Shamet from suffering a more serious injury than he already sustained is unsurprising. Nonetheless, the sharpshooter has been out since Jan. 16, and his injury status how only […]

Philadelphia 76ers superstar center Joel Embiid has been playing at an MVP level this season and is on a historical scoring run, but the six-time All-Star wants to make it clear that he hasn’t hit his peak yet. “I don’t think I’m at my best yet,” he tells Basketball News’ Spencer Davies. “I think I’m […]