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Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant has missed his team’s last eight games, officially suspended for eight games by the league after being levied with a two-game suspension by his team. During his absence, the Grizzlies have managed to hold firm with a 4-4 record. However, at 43-27, they’re clearly a much better team with the […]

Chicago Bulls point guard Patrick Beverley can’t understand why opponents decide to leave him open from beyond the arc. For one, the 11-year veteran isn’t afraid to let it fly. Beverley has 2,627 career 3-point attempts between the regular season and postseason. Secondly, Beverley has made 37.5 percent of his threes in the regular season. […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has been playing so well lately that he’s being considered the frontrunner for MVP for perhaps the first time this season. Scoring at least 30 points in each of his last nine games, the six-time All-Star has been averaging 36.1 points, 8.8 rebounds, 4.6 assists, and 2.3 blocks per game […]

Utah Jazz CEO Danny Ainge has a level of familiarity with the Boston Celtics that most do not have, having held roles as the executive director and president of basketball operations for the Celtics from 2003 to 2022. As a result, nobody need wonder why the longtime front office executive has his eyes on both […]

Metropolitans 92 big man Victor Wembanyama has become an NBA Draft sensation. Standing tall at 7-foot-3, the lanky power forward is a human highlight reel, with the social media age only adding to the sensationalism that surrounds the Frenchman. As Wembanyama has made waves with his relatively unique combination of size and skill, there are […]

The Portland Trail Blazers made a number of changes to their front office, coaching staff, and roster personnel over the past two seasons as they attempt to reclaim the respect that they’ve had in previous years. An integral part of that was hiring former NBA star Chauncey Billups to be the head coach of the […]

Stop me if you’ve heard this before but Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry has not been having his best season. Averaging 11.9 points and 5.2 assists per game, his lowest averages since the 2013-14 season, Lowry has not only been unable to discover his touch from the floor but has also been hampered by injuries. […]

The 2023 NBA Draft will take place on June 22, and with March Madness in full swing, many NBA teams have their best scouts in the bleachers. However, while many mock drafts simply attempt to find the best players available for the team picking them, the following mock draft takes into account the needs of […]

The Portland Trail Blazers received bittersweet news with the injury updates to All-Star point guard Damian Lillard and starting forward Jerami Grant on Friday. With the Blazers set to take on the Boston Celtics tonight, the NBA’s official injury report initially listed Lillard as probable and Grant as questionable. It was revealed right before tipoff, […]

Game 6 of the 2013 NBA Finals matchup between the Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs was a legacy-defining game for future Hall of Fame forward LeBron James. Playing in his third consecutive NBA Finals series, a loss to the Spurs that year would have led to James having a 1-3 record in the NBA […]

With the Houston Cougars set to take on the Auburn Tigers in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, the injury update that star guard Marcus Sasser received won’t inspire confidence about their ability to keep dancing during March Madness. As he continues to deal with a nagging groin injury, Sasser is listed as questionable […]

After leading the Sydney Kings to the NBL championship, 6-foot-8 guard Xavier Cooks has signed a four-year, $6.1 million contract with the Washington Wizards, according to HoopsHype insider Michael Scotto. The first two seasons of the contract are guaranteed, while the third season of the contract is non-guaranteed, and the final season of the contract […]

Brooklyn Nets forward Ben Simmons and Klutch Sports Group have mutually decided to part ways, according to ESPN insider Ramona Shelburne. Simmons had been represented by Klutch Sports, led by high-powered agent Rich Paul, since he came into the league as the first overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft. He’ll be replacing Paul with […]

Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic has missed the team’s last three games with a left thigh strain. However, while the Mavs have went 1-2 in those contests, the perennial All-Star will remain out of the lineup when the Mavericks face the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night. Declaring himself day-to-day with his thigh injury, […]

When future Hall of Fame forward Pau Gasol had his jersey retired by the Los Angeles Lakers on Mar. 8, becoming just the 12th player in franchise history to receive that honor, a notable figure was missing from the crowd. As he continues to rehab a foot injury that could keep him out until the […]

With a $250,000 roster bonus looming for the veteran playmaker, the Buffalo Bills made the decision to release Isaiah McKenzie in a move that won’t be making star quarterback Josh Allen happy. We've released WR Isaiah McKenzie. #BillsMafia pic.twitter.com/ZPStrJoQNn — Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) March 17, 2023 McKenzie was selected by the Denver Broncos in the […]

The New Orleans Pelicans season hasn’t gone as expected after reaching the NBA Playoffs last season, a feat the franchise has only accomplished three times since 2011. With team leaders CJ McCollum and Larry Nance Jr. speaking out about the teams need for urgency, the pressure is obviously on for the Pelicans. However, the question […]

The Sacramento Kings have had a Cinderella season in 2022-23, amassing a 42-27 record on their way to clinching a playoff spot for the first time in 16 years. However, they appeared to face their first major hurdle of the season on Saturday, with starting guard Kevin Huerter sustaining a hamstring injury during in the […]

Five-year veteran Cooper Rush will be returning to the Dallas Cowboys after signing a two-year, $6 million contract to stay on as the backup to star quarterback Dak Prescott, per NFL insider Ian Rapoport. The first year’s salary and signing bonus will be fully guaranteed. Rush, now 29-years-old, originally signed with the Dallas Cowboys as […]

Golden State Warriors forward Anthony Lamb has had his two-way contract converted into a standard contract, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Lamb will now be playoff-eligible, as the Warriors prepare themselves for yet another postseason run. The move comes a week after Lamb played his 50th regular season game with the Warriors, the maximum […]

After falling 67-65 to the Maryland Terrapins in a nail-biter on Thursday night, West Virginia head coach Bob Huggins had a lengthy answer when asked about his coaching future and how long he wants to remain at the helm of the Mountaineers. “You know the only thing I’ve thought about in the last whatever month […]

With Michael Jordan in talks to sell a large stake of the Charlotte Hornets to a group led by Hornets minority owner Gabe Plotkin and Atlanta Hawks minority owner Rick Schnall, major changes could be on the way for a franchise that has underwhelmed while headed by the NBA icon. Jordan acquired the Hornets in […]

Los Angeles Lakers centerpiece LeBron James has been sidelined for the last nine games, rehabbing a nagging foot injury with the NBA Playoffs looming and his team jockeying for position. Unfortunately, it doesn’t sound as if James will be returning to the floor in the immediate future. After it was reported that James would be […]

Amid nearly two years of speculation about All-Star guard Kyrie Irving joining with the Los Angeles Lakers, The Athletic’s Jovan Buha tells HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto that the Lakers won’t even attempt to acquire Irving this offseason. “From what I’ve been told, they’re not going to be pursuing Kyrie Irving this offseason… To my knowledge and to […]

The Utah Jazz are projected to have three first-round picks in the 2023 NBA Draft. With that said, they need to pay attention to the upcoming NCAA Tournament as any team. The option of filling multiple holes through the draft or combining their draft picks in order to get a more talented prospect is going […]

March Madness is one of the most wonderful annual events of the sports year as teams across the country compete for the chance win a championship. That being said, while Houston Rockets fans may have their eyes in France or on the NBA G League, their eyes need to be on the NCAA Men’s Basketball […]

Memphis Grizzlies forward David Roddy might have won over the hearts of NBA fans before the season. Averaging 13.6 points and 4.9 rebounds per game during Summer League after being a standout player for the Colorado State Rams, his physique doesn’t scream NBA player. He’s undersized for a player that likes to make his money […]

Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas knows how to be an entertainer, that’s for sure. However, if he’s hoping that what he’s saying is helping Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant, he may want to take a different route. With a lengthy post on social media, Arenas attempted to spin the $50,000 that Morant blew over the […]

With the New Orleans Pelicans‘ chances of reaching the playoffs hanging on by a thread, there’s still hope that forward Zion Williamson will return by the end of the regular season, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic. The Pelicans announced on Mar. 8 that the former first overall pick would be re-examined in two […]

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is one of the preeminent stars in today’s NBA. It’s easy to forget that he only recently turned 28-years-old, as his hardware collection contains two NBA MVP awards, a Defensive Player of the Year award, an NBA Finals MVP award, a Most Improved Player award, and an All-Star MVP award. […]

The sun sets in the East, and fifth-year forward Mikal Bridges has made a star turn since being sent to the Brooklyn Nets. A Villanova product that’s improved yearly, it’s somewhat surprising that he’s rarely been discussed as a potential go-to scorer. Instead, flying under-the-radar under the guise of high-end role player. Regardless, everything happens […]

When the Brooklyn Nets traded future Hall of Fame forward Kevin Durant to the Phoenix Suns, their return appeared to be primarily focused on the draft capital they received in return. However, not only have the players the received from the trade — namely Mikal Bridges — thrived since arriving in Brooklyn, but they’ve averaged […]

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers didn’t have to be the first domino to fall for quarterbacks around the league to have more clarity on their playing future. However, the clock is ticking for Rodgers to make a decision on if he wants to be traded, with Packers president Mark Murphy saying that he expects […]

For those wondering whether or not the Portland Trail Blazers would keep defensive-minded wing Matisse Thybulle in free agency, head coach Chauncey Billups has the answer. “That’s the thought…” Blazers coach Chauncey Billups says of re-signing him, per Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Although there’s no guarantee that Thybulle will re-sign with the Blazers […]

The Brooklyn Nets will have four rotation players returning to their lineup ahead of their Friday night matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Listed on the injury report for various maladies, guard Spencer Dinwiddie, wing Royce O’Neale, forward Cameron Johnson, and center Nic Claxton are available for tonight’s game, per HoopsHype’s Alberto De Roa. This is […]

Miami football is looking to get back on track in 2023 after the Hurricanes replaced multiple coaches ahead of the season. The scheme changes that Miami is expected to have this season under former Houston Cougars offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson will definitely make them more dangerous in the passing game. The primary benefactor of the […]

These days, conversations about the Denver Broncos can’t start without an assessment of veteran quarterback Russell Wilson. A nine-time Pro Bowl selection and 2013 Super Bowl champion, Wilson’s disappointing 2022 season was highlighted by the massive five-year, $242.6 million contract extension he signed with the Broncos after being traded by the Seattle Seahawks. Given that […]

Hall of Fame center Shaquille O’Neal has been on the case of Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis for a while now. Nothing nefarious, simply the droll of an aging NBA alumnus that believes he can motivate the star centers that came after him to reach a new level of greatness. Speaking about Davis on […]

Toronto Raptors wing OG Anunoby was one of the most highly sought players ahead of the NBA trade deadline. But the deadline came and went without Anunoby being moved, despite obvious tension building about his role and numerous suitors, including the New York Knicks. An excellent defensive player with enough scoring chops to be considered at […]