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Kyle Lowry may be enjoying the tail-end of his career as a Philadelphia 76ers star. However, his best seasons came with the Toronto Raptors, with consistent rumors circulating about the Raptors’ impending announcement of retiring the now 39-year-old’s No. 7 jersey. Speaking ahead of Philadelphia’s matchup with the Raptors, Lowry went in detail about how […]

Anthony Edwards sank a late jumper to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 104-103 victory over the San Antonio Spurs. Playing at Target Center against Victor Wembanyama and co., ANT delivered 23 points and three assists to rally his team from a 19-point deficit. Post-game, he was in great spirits, hilariously explaining how it was […]

The Detroit Pistons have been in a stellar vein of form ever since the season started, perched at the top of the Eastern Conference with a 27-9 record. And the biggest reason for their current position is none other than Cade Cunningham. So much so that Reggie Miller believes Cunningham is a shoo-in for the […]

The Golden State Warriors delivered a 123-114 win over the Utah Jazz at the Chase Center, with Stephen Curry once again leading the way with 31 points and five assists. The Warriors returned to winning ways after their recent loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder. However, a familiar problem was once again talked about post-game […]

The Charlotte Hornets and LaMelo Ball may not be having the best season thus far, with them being perched 12th in the easier Eastern Conference with a 12-23 record. Ball himself has missed multiple games with most notably an ankle injury, but now looks close to his best. Ball produced 17 points, seven assists and […]

The Boston Celtics have done a major job of exceeding expectations so far this season. Even in the absence of Jayson Tatum, the Celtics have looked stellar all campaign and are currently perched third in the East with a 21-12 record. The head of the snake is none other than Jaylen Brown, averaging 29.5 points, […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are currently dealing with an extensive injury crisis, with multiple stars including talisman Ja Morant currently out. However, reinforcements have arrived in the form of none other than Christian Koloko, who the Grizzlies have signed on a 10-day hardship contract. Per Shams Charania, Memphis has brought in the former Los Angeles Lakers […]

The Dallas Cowboys last played outside the United States back in 2014, when they defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars in London. However, with NFL’s new policy stipulating an international game for every team at least once in eight years, things are about to change. And that is exactly what Jerry Jones recently claimed, per The Athletic’s […]

The Detroit Pistons have easily been the biggest surprise of the season thus far, currently perched atop the Eastern Conference with a commanding 21-5 record thus far. And much of the credit goes to Cade Cunningham, who is chasing his second All-Star appearance this campaign. Cunningham has been one of the best point guards in […]

Penn State prodigy Gavin McKenna may only be 17, but has still generated enough hype that quite a few veterans might be jealous of. The projected top pick in the 2026 NHL Draft recently addressed the mounting criticism that he habitually receives. McKenna claimed that instead of discouraging him, he tends to feel motivated due […]

The Denver Nuggets closed out their game against the Houston Rockets 128-125, riding on a monster 42-point performance from Nikola Jokic. It came after a failed three-point attempt from Alperen Sengun, who finished with a 33-point triple-double and was guarded by Bruce Brown on the final possession. Brown revealed his antics after the game, claiming […]

The Los Angeles Lakers escaped Phoenix with a 116–114 win on Sunday night after LeBron James hit two decisive free throws in the final seconds. However, considerable attention went to the state of officiating in the game, especially late in the fourth quarter as the Lakers overcame a late Phoenix onslaught to emerge winners. The […]

LeBron James has had a range of tough opponents during what is the longest-ever career in the NBA. However, in recent years, none have gotten more attention than the LeBron James–Dillon Brooks feud, which has grown into one of the NBA’s most unusual modern rivalries. What began as a few competitive moments has evolved into […]

The Golden State Warriors return home after four days of rest as they prepare to take on the 15-9 Minnesota Timberwolves at the Chase Center in San Francisco. Stephen Curry remains doubtful as he recovers from his quadriceps injury despite participating in full practice on Wednesday. Minnesota was on a five-game winning streak before it […]

The Indiana Pacers have looked a far cry from the NBA finalists that ran toe to toe with the Oklahoma City Thunder last year. They are currently 14th in the easier Eastern Conference with a 6-18 record and are struggling due to the absence of Tyrese Haliburton and the exit of Myles Turner. However, if […]

Class of 2025’s Derik Queen has been a surprise success for the New Orleans Pelicans, averaging 12.9 points, 6.4 rebounds and 3.9 assists thus far despite being only the 13th pick from the draft. Against the San Antonio Spurs, despite his team losing 135-132, Queen recorded his best-ever performance in the NBA, joining an exclusive […]

Rich Paul may have made a total estimated net worth of over $100 million through Klutch Sports and various entrepreneurial initiatives he has previously been involved in. However, that does not mean he is out of moves, as he marks his entry into the podcast world alongside the likes of Bill Simmons and Max Kellerman. […]

The 16-6 Los Angeles Lakers take on the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on Monday. The Lakers have been in primal form but have two losses in the last three games and will be looking to get back to winning ways despite being the visiting side. The 76ers will know they […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have started the season 10-13 off the back of some firm injury trouble to their talisman, Ja Morant. Morant has missed a total of nine games this season, averaging 17.9 points per game, his lowest since his rookie year. As things stand, he can be expected to miss at least one more […]

Argentina and Inter Miami striker Lionel Messi is considered by many the greatest to ever play the game, and is still going strong. Messi has 29 goals and 16 assists for Miami this season and is one of the highest-paid athletes in the world, but if he is to be believed, there is no guarantee […]

It would be fair to say that veteran point guard Chris Paul’s second tenure with the Los Angeles Clippers ended stunningly. The team recently announced it was parting ways with the 40-year-old after just 16 appearances and zero starts this season under Tyronn Lue. So much so that former Clippers star DeMarcus Cousins has aired […]

The 14-7 Miami Heat enter their matchup against the Dallas Mavericks with one notable concern, as Norman Powell is listed questionable with an ankle injury after scoring 30 points in the team’s most recent win over the Los Angeles Clippers. However, being shorthanded has been the norm for the Dallas Mavericks the entire season thus […]

The goal juggernaut that is the Norwegian giant Erling Haaland continues to deliver week in, week out for Manchester City. The former Molde striker has already scored 19 goals for City across the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League this season, and recently opened the scoring against Fulham at Craven Cottage as well. City, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were expected to extend their seven-game winning streak against the Phoenix Suns, who had lost two straight games coming into the one at the Crypto.com Arena. However, Dillon Brooks had other ideas, returning with 33 points in the absence of Devin Booker, who hopped off the court with two minutes left […]

The Los Angeles Clippers fell to the Philadelphia 76ers in dramatic fashion at the Wells Fargo Center on Tuesday. James Harden and co. lost 110-108 after Tyrese Maxey burst through for 39 points and six assists. James Harden, who himself finished with 28 points, six rebounds, and five assists, had two late opportunities to score […]

Anthony Davis has once again emerged as a starkly polarizing figure as the Dallas Mavericks wait on his return after a lingering calf injury. AD last played in the game against the Indiana Pacers and speculation about a potential trade has only risen after the firing of Nico Harrison. Now, NBA Insider Matt Moore has […]

The Phoenix Suns have won four of their last five games and will now look to return to winning ways when they take on the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center in Portland on Tuesday. Up 8-6 for the season, Devin Booker and co. take on a team that has struggled thus far. The Trail […]

The Boston Celtics suffered their seventh loss of the season when they were defeated by the Philadelphia 76ers 102-100 on Tuesday night. However, this time, they came quite close to actually bringing it level towards the end. With the Celtics trailing by two points with seconds left on the clock, Derrick White initially dropped the […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ 2025–26 NBA season has quickly descended into chaos, and the firing of Nico Harrison has compounded their terrible start to the season. While there may be plenty of questions about why the move was not made earlier, the focus now shifts to the future, and the present. The Mavericks have suffered a […]

Much has been made of late about the Memphis Grizzlies’ franchise cornerstone Ja Morant, with several critics suggesting that the relationship may be on the verge of breaking down. Several suitors have already emerged, but Bill Simmons has put out a specific yet straightforward trade that the Miami Heat can act upon. Simmons believes that […]

The Houston Rockets opened the 2025-26 campaign with two straight losses, but have since won five games on the trot to go 5-2 for the season thus far. The streak has continued despite the limited availability of Steven Adams, who sat out the game against the Memphis Grizzlies due to tightness in his Left Hip […]

Kendrick Perkins recently claimed that the Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant may be best served with a trade to the Miami Heat. While his talent and potential, even at 26, remain unquestionable, consistent rumours and issues with the coaching staff have dominated the headlines of late. This was best illustrated by Morant’s own comments after a […]

The Philadelphia 76ers enter the 2025-26 season knowing that their postseason form needs to change, and once again, a lot depends upon Joel Embiid’s fitness. Currently recovering from offseason knee surgery, Embiid has opened the season with a strict minutes restriction and currently plays around 25 minutes per game. However, the minutes restriction apart, Embiid’s […]

Formerly the director of quantitative research and development for the Dallas Mavericks, Bob Voulgaris is widely considered to be one of the most prolific NBA betters of all time. With millions in winnings and an extensive betting network of his own, Voulgaris recently revealed details about a darker side of gambling. Speaking on Pablo Torre […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have endured a difficult start to the season after what was a torrid offseason due to multiple reasons. They are now 3-4 after their latest 126-107 loss to defending champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder, which came in the absence of Kawhi Leonard. Now set to take on the Phoenix Suns at […]

During his playing days, Shaquille O’Neal was undoubtedly a phenomenon most players could be forgiven for being wary of. His combination of size, skill, and raw drive may never be recreated in the NBA, even if his persona has changed drastically since then. However, former New York Knicks star Charles Oakley believes Shaq’s brutality may […]

Popular NBA performer and Chinese-American acrobat Red Panda was last seen by basketball fans during the halftime show of the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup final between the Indiana Fever and the Minnesota Lynx. She suffered a serious left-wrist fracture after a fall from her unicycle, an accident that required surgery following an extended hospital stay. Now, […]

After starting 77 games in the regular season last time around, Josh Hart has yet to start a single one this campaign for the New York Knicks. He is, of course, playing through a lingering hand nerve injury that first surfaced in May and led to surgery during the playoffs last season. Despite that, he […]

A lot has been said about the way Cooper Flagg has started life in the NBA with the Dallas Mavericks. Thrust into the point guard position by head coach Jason Kidd, Flagg has to date averaged 13.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, and three assists per game, a far cry from the kind of expectations placed on […]