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The Dallas Mavericks were defeated by the Los Angeles Lakers by a final score of 127-110 on Wednesday. During the game, Kyrie Irving suffered an injury scare after a collision with his former teammate LeBron James. Fortunately, Irving returned to the game after the incident. Jason Kidd said Irving was also able to practice on […]

The Dallas Mavericks will play the Boston Celtics on Monday. Boston currently holds the best record in the league, while Dallas is six games over .500. The Mavs have done an impressive job of staying afloat amid all of their injury concerns. Monday’s game will prove to be a challenge for the Mavericks. It will […]

Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray has been gaining a lot of attention in rumors ahead of the NBA trade deadline. While the Los Angeles Lakers have already started putting together offers for Murray, the Milwaukee Bucks are the latest team to register interest in the former All-Star, according to Turner Sports’ Chris Haynes. Viewed as […]

Despite all of the offseason changes the franchise made over the summer, the Milwaukee Bucks find themselves playing no better or no worse than they did a year ago. The team sits at 28-13, with a winning percentage that is just a hair lower than what the Bucks achieved in 2022-23. Damian Lillard has been […]

Since entering the league in 2018, Mikal Bridges has been the definition of what it means to be durable. Whether you look at his time with the Phoenix Suns or currently with the Brooklyn Nets, the biggest thing that stands out regarding Bridges’ career to this point is that he has never missed a regular-season […]

The San Antonio Spurs have been very cautious with first overall pick Victor Wembanyama. In addition to monitoring his minutes early on in his career, the French phenom has missed a handful of games this season due to injury. Wembanyama suffered an ankle sprain a few weeks ago, which has resulted in the Spurs keeping […]

The Indiana Pacers pulled it off. They traded for the biggest fish in what will continue to be a crazy few weeks leading up to the trade deadline. The Indiana Pacers acquired Pascal Siakam from the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday and traded a package of Bruce Brown and three first-round picks to Toronto. The Pacers […]

Zach LaVine missed a chunk of time for the Chicago Bulls as a result of a foot injury. While the team performed well without their star on the court, he is obviously a factor in their chances of finding overall success. In fact, the Bulls had posted a 4-2 record entering Thursday night’s game against […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 118-103 on Thursday night. Anthony Edwards scored 28 points in the game, 26 of which came in the second half. With the win, Minnesota is now 30-11 and they remain at the top of the Western Conference standings. Edwards joined the NBA on TNT crew after the game […]

The Toronto Raptors and Indiana Pacers recently agreed to a Pascal Siakam-led trade. Siakam had spent the first seven and a half season of his career in Toronto before the deal, and shared a heartfelt letter with Raptors fans, via The Players’ Tribune. He reminisced on his career with the Raptors in the letter. Siakam […]

Mike Conley has been a big-time player for a very long time in the NBA. After successful stints with the Memphis Grizzlies and Utah Jazz, Conley now finds himself as a core contributor for the top-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves. Oftentimes a key piece on great Western Conference teams, Conley’s presence has been a stabilizing force for […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves reached 30 wins on the season Thursday night by defeating a beaten-up Memphis Grizzlies ball club. The Timberwolves are the first team in the Western Conference to reach 30 wins on the year. With a 30-11 record at the midseason point, Minnesota is currently on pace to win 60 games, a monumental […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have a reputation for playing paint-pounding bully ball, but the team is starting to lean more heavily into their three-point barrage battle tactics. It’s working wonders in opening up what was a ‘congested’ offense a few weeks ago. The Pelicans even set a franchise record in Wednesday’s 132-112 win over the […]

Brandon Ingram had a bit of a wacky Wednesday individual stat line in a lopsided 132-112 home win over the Charlotte Hornets, but the New Orleans Pelicans were downright historic shooting from beyond the arc. The cause and effect is obvious. Coach Willie Green’s pairing of Jordan Hawkins and Trey Murphy III has been getting […]

Defense is almost like a lost art in today’s NBA. Each night has games where both teams score well over 100 points. That’s why when a truly great defensive player comes into the NBA, that player is quite noticeable. For the Charlotte Hornets, that player is rookie big man Nathan Mensah. Nathan Mensah went undrafted […]

Even after Darius Garland and Evan Mobley were ruled out due to jaw and knee surgery, respectively, the Cleveland Cavaliers are still standing and proving that they’re one of the NBA’s elite squads, especially on defense. In wake of the injury news, the Cavs have posted an 11-3 record, winning six games in a row. […]

Sacramento Kings fans probably fell to their knees when the news dropped that the Indiana Pacers acquired Pascal Siakam from the Toronto Raptors. The Kings were reportedly engaged in Siakam trade talks with the Raptors last week. They reportedly offered a trade package centered around Harrison Barnes and Kevin Huerter in exchange for the All-NBA […]

The Toronto Raptors made headlines on Wednesday afternoon when they decided to trade Pascal Siakam to the Indiana Pacers in a multi-team deal that also involved the New Orleans Pelicans. In exchange for Siakam, the Raptors were able to net three first-round picks, two of which are in 2024, and they added versatile swingman Bruce […]

The NBA G-League, before known as the NBA D-League, is a great opportunity for basketball players to showcase their wares. Given the high level of competition, it’s not only a chance for basketball players to get professional status, but it’s also an opportunity to enter the NBA’s backdoor. Over the years, there have been several […]

As we approach the 2024 NBA trade deadline, the heat is on for teams across the league, and no team feels this pressure more than the defending champion Denver Nuggets. Let’s take a look at some of the biggest needs the Nuggets need to address at the 2024 NBA trade deadline. Bring Bruce Brown back […]

After a hot start to the 2023-24 season, the Orlando Magic are in the midst of a slump that has bumped them from as high as 2nd down to 8th in the Eastern Conference standings. Amidst their drop-off, the Magic are reportedly looking to make some moves ahead of the February trade deadline. Center Wendell […]

The Indiana Pacers are all over NBA headlines right now after pulling off a blockbuster trade for Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam. Alongside All-Star guard Tyrese Haliburton, Siakam may very well prove to be the missing link for a young, emerging Pacers team that proved they can hang with the best of the best by […]

The Toronto Raptors shocked the NBA world on Wednesday afternoon when they decided to part ways with two-time All-Star big man Pascal Siakam. A core part of this organization for the last seven seasons, as well as a key member of their 2019 championship team, Siakam now embarks on a new journey with the Indiana […]

The Dallas Mavericks will be one of the more intriguing teams to follow ahead of the NBA trade deadline. Dallas is a contender and they were originally reported to be interested in Pascal Siakam before he was traded to the Indiana Pacers. The Mavericks still may look to upgrade at the forward position, however. Dallas […]

The final update on the fan voting for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game has been revealed by the league. After Milwaukee Bucks seven-time All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo and Los Angeles Lakers 19-time All-Star LeBron James were named the top vote getters last week, these two superstars sit at the top of the charts once again in […]

The Brooklyn Nets are searching for a spark to break them out of a 3-14 rut over their last 17 games. Wednesday’s loss to a 10-29 Portland Trail Blazers team without Shaedon Sharpe and DeAndre Ayton won’t help. The Nets led by nine points entering the fourth quarter, but as has been the case during […]

The more things change, the more they stay the same for Victor Wembanyama. While NBA road trips take him to cities he hasn’t played in before, the reception has become familiar. After his first game in Boston, Massachusetts, the generational prospect was asked what it felt like to be treated like a ‘rock star,’ to […]

LOS ANGELES, CA – Across six seasons with the Los Angeles Clippers, Ivica Zubac has missed just 12 games due to injury. The Croatian big man, who came into the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves having played 360 out of possible 372 games, is now facing an extended absence from basketball for the first time […]

With Pascal Siakam heading to the Indiana Pacers, the flood gates are now open for more trades to be made ahead of the NBA trade deadline, which is in exactly three weeks. As rumors continue to swirl around the league, teams are now wondering which forward could be on the move next. Portland Trail Blazers […]

One of the Sacramento Kings’ top targets ahead of the NBA trade deadline is now off the market. The Kings lost out on the Pascal Siakam sweepstakes when the Indiana Pacers acquired the All-Star forward from the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday afternoon. Sacramento’s desire to land Siakam is no secret. But, unfortunately, both the Kings […]

The Los Angeles Lakers can never escape the madness of the NBA trade deadline, especially when the team hasn’t found a whole lot of success. Since their In-Season Tournament championship, the Lakers have gone 7-12, leading to various trade rumors associated with this roster. While they’ve improved in recent games, there is still an enormous […]

If you look at the Boston Celtics’ all-time, head-to-head record against every NBA team, there’s only one franchise they’ve lost to more than they’ve beat: the San Antonio Spurs. However, you wouldn’t know it based on the 2023-24 season, as the Celtics have outclassed the Spurs each time they’ve met. Most recently, the Celtics, who […]

It was a brutal Wednesday night to say the least for the Miami Heat as they lost to the Toronto Raptors, 121-97. After the conclusion of the game, star Jimmy Butler spoke to the media to give his thoughts on the rough outing as it is his second game back from a string of injuries […]

The NBA announced on Thursday that they have postponed Friday’s game between the Golden State Warriors and Dallas Mavericks due to the tragic passing of Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojevic. 🚨 BREAKING: The NBA has announced that it is also postponing Friday's Warriors-Mavericks game after the sudden passing of Golden State assistant Dejan Milojevic. pic.twitter.com/3oPbOvuufD […]

The Dallas Mavericks have continued to find ways to win despite their plethora of injury concerns during the 2023-24 season. Luka Doncic recently returned from injury and joined Kyrie Irving and Dereck Lively II in the starting rotation once again. However, Dallas could still benefit from making a move or two ahead of the NBA […]

With the 2024 NBA trade deadline nearing, the Minnesota Timberwolves should be looking for any and all upgrades. Sitting atop the Western Conference, the Timberwolves are in rare air for the franchise. A true title contender with a dominant defense, Minnesota should be feeling very positively about themselves halfway through the season. With an unprecedented […]

The Charlotte Hornets are in the midst of another disappointing season for their franchise. Despite the impressive return of Miles Bridges, the team has been underperforming in the regular season. LaMelo Ball has missed 21 games this year, and his return has not really improved their performance. It is looking like another season down the […]

Trade season is just about to set the NBA ablaze with the February deadline just looming right around the corner. One of the teams expected to make waves ahead of the deadline is the Atlanta Hawks, who are reportedly looking to re-tool around franchise star Trae Young ahead of next season. The Hawks expected to […]

It was a rough outing for the Miami Heat up North as they lost to the Toronto Raptors in ugly fashion by a score of 121-97. However, even the lopsided final score does not tell the full story of the performance the Heat had in Scotiabank Arena Wednesday night. Miami’s brutal game started from the […]