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The Los Angeles Clippers have seen a resurgence following their rough start to the 2025-26 regular season, and that’s been thanks in large part to Kawhi Leonard. Since their 6-21 start through the middle of December, the Clipper have gone 16-4 to climb all the way back to 22-25 on the season. The wins have […]

What was supposed to be a dream season has quickly become a franchise referendum. Few franchises live with higher stakes than the Milwaukee Bucks right now. They were once the model of stability built around Giannis Antetokounmpo. Now, the organization enters the 2026 NBA trade deadline with its identity, relevance, and future direction all under […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have spent the last several seasons branding themselves as a rising power built on swagger, youth, and internal continuity. As the 2026 NBA trade deadline approaches, though, that vision is under its most serious threat yet. Injuries, philosophical clashes, and the question of Ja Morant’s future are looming. These have turned what […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are caught between talent and fear. They now stare into the most dangerous place an NBA franchise can occupy: the middle ground between potential and reality. As the February 5 trade deadline approaches, New Orleans finds itself armed with elite talent. They are, however, boxed in by draft obligations, looming contracts, […]

In the NBA, the rebuilding process is one of the most uncomfortable stages for any franchise. Pressing the restart button means committing to a long-term build-up that’s filled with hard lessons, disappointments, and losses. As a result, winning a championship after a rebuild only makes the taste of success much sweeter. However, not all rebuilds […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Washington Wizards’ 142-111 home loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night is old news, but Lakers superstar Luka Doncic delivered a timeless message postgame. The 26-year-old, who notched 37 points (13-21 FG, 6-13 3-point) with 11 rebounds, 13 assists, and three steals over 31 minutes, was asked what advice […]

For the first time in two years, the Oklahoma City Thunder are reportedly active before the trade deadline. Dealing with a slew of injuries, the defending champions are in the market for a center to alleviate their shortcomings in the frontcourt. While still leading the league with the NBA’s best 38-11 record, Oklahoma City is […]

It sure feels like the Dallas Mavericks’ reset has hit a wall. They expected turbulence in the post-Luka Doncic era. What they didn’t expect, though, was paralysis. As the February 5 trade deadline approaches, Dallas finds itself caught between a generational new beginning and an immovable financial anchor. Anthony Davis’ uncertain future threatens to turn […]

The Los Angeles Clippers’ season comeback is balanced on a knife’s edge. Few teams in the NBA have experienced a season as volatile as the Clippers’. They were written off before Christmas, revived by January, and are now staring down a trade deadline that could define or destroy their year. With that, the Clippers are […]

MIAMI – Though the Miami Heat missed key starters for Saturday’s rematch against the Chicago Bulls, the team still suffered a 125-118 loss that was as frustrating a game as it’s ever been this season. With the Heat trying to get out of eighth-seed purgatory, Saturday’s game was not a step in the right direction […]

The final weekend before the NBA trade deadline always brings plenty of clarity as to which teams will be the most active over the last week to make deals during the regular season, but this year’s deadline is very different. Trade intel around the NBA has been held up by discussions surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo, and […]

Ambition and impatience are strange bedfellows. If the Miami Heat aren’t careful, they’ll soon find out how dangerus that combination can be. Miami, of course, has never been shy about swinging big. Pat Riley’s legacy is built on audacity and an almost mythic belief that the next superstar will eventually choose South Beach. That said, […]

There is a warning for the Atlanta Hawks. They must know that clarity can invite the wrong kind of courage. The Hawks must remember that rebuilds rarely fail because of patience. They fail because of panic disguised as ambition. Atlanta finally chose clarity when they moved on from Trae Young. That signaled a philosophical reset […]

Expectations weren’t necessarily low for the Boston Celtics heading into the 2025-26 campaign. They may be without Jayson Tatum, who’s still recovering from a ruptured Achilles and may end up missing the entirety of the season, and they traded key members of their championship team in 2024 this past offseason, with Jrue Holiday and Kristaps […]

For years, the Philadelphia 76ers have looked to make minor moves around the margins at the trade deadline with one goal in mind: saving money. Yes, some of these moves have worked out very well for the 76ers, as few will argue that Daryl Morey should have kept Caleb Martin over Quentin Grimes last February, […]

While NBA trade deadline talks continue to dominate conversations around the NBA, a very special announcement is coming up on Sunday evening. The 14 reserves for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game in Los Angeles will be revealed on Sunday, February 1, by the NBA on NBC crew, and we will finally know who the 24 […]

Trust is not freely given to rookies in the NBA, especially those asked to touch the ball as often as All-Rookie wonder Derik Queen has for James Borrego’s basement-dwelling New Orleans Pelicans. However, as the season has progressed, Queen has steadily earned a larger offensive role, not through scoring volume alone, but by consistently making […]

The New Orleans Pelicans do not plan on reinventing anything ahead of Friday night’s rematch against the short-handed Memphis Grizzlies. Interim head coach James Borrego is betting continuity matters more than counterpunching when it comes to supporting Zion Williamson and Trey Murphy III. Saddiq Bey, Derik Queen, and Herb Jones have delivered improved starts and […]

The pursuit of a “whale” has become the defining characteristic of the Pat Riley era in South Beach. For years, the Miami Heat have been linked to Giannis Antetokounmpo, the two-time MVP who represents the ultimate prize for a franchise that prides itself on “Heat Culture.” However, as the 2026 NBA trade deadline approaches, the […]

All eyes are on the Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo with the 2026 NBA trade deadline less than a week away. Is this the moment Giannis, after years of speculation about his long-term future being with the Bucks, is finally on the move and continues his Hall of Fame career somewhere else? At this time, […]

The clock has been ticking louder than the Wisconsin crowd for quite some time now. Championship windows don’t usually slam shut quietly. Sometimes, they collapse under the weight of timing and silence that says more than any quote ever could. That’s where the Milwaukee Bucks find themselves as the 2026 NBA trade deadline approaches. What […]

Sometimes, the middle can feel like the danger zone. There are times it can feel like the most uncomfortable place in the NBA. The Chicago Bulls are living there right now. They are stuck between nostalgia and necessity, hope and hesitation. As the February 5 trade deadline approaches, Chicago finds itself at a franchise-defining crossroads. […]

The Golden State Warriors have a less a week to figure out what direction they want to take the franchise following Jimmy Butler’s season-ending ACL tear against the Miami Heat. The injury changes everything for the Warriors, and both now and for the future. And it’s why they must go all-in for a Giannis Antetokounmpo […]

LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and Donovan Mitchell might’ve been the names on the marquee, but Jaylon Tyson and Nae’Qwan Tomlin stole the show, as the Cleveland Cavaliers ran away Wednesday with a 129-99 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers at Rocket Arena. And while the young Cavs have been the story of Cleveland’s season thus […]

Whether or not Giannis Antetokounmpo is traded by the Milwaukee Bucks before the NBA trade deadline on Feb. 5 is the biggest question being asked across the league. With one week until the deadline, Giannis’ name continues to be linked to many playoff-contending teams, and it truly appears as if he has played his final […]

BOSTON — As the NBA All-Star break nears, the chatter surrounding the potential return of Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum — who suffered a devastating Achilles rupture in May — grows louder and louder. Will he come back this regular season? Can he return in the playoffs? Should he return and risk further injury? No […]

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat in a crucial stretch ahead of the All-Star break, especially coming off a brutal five-game road trip that had them play all of that in seven days, Wednesday’s contest against the Orlando Magic was a vital one. Though the Heat are surrounded by trade rumors, the team still has […]

Heading into the 2025-26 season, the Dallas Mavericks’ main pain point was the starting point guard position. Kyrie Irving continues to recover from a torn ACL, and it’s not quite clear when he’d be back from such a serious injury. Moreover, the Mavs traded Luka Doncic away, leaving them with such uninspiring options at the […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — It’s been a fun 48 hours for the Washington Wizards, as three of their players made the Castrol Rising Stars Challenge for the second straight year on Monday before they beat the Portland Trail Blazers 115-111 at Capital One Arena on Tuesday. Big man Alex Sarr validated his second Rising Stars nod […]

As rumors surround the Miami Heat ahead of the Feb. 5 NBA trade deadline, there’s no doubt that the team is being closely examined as one that will heavily go after Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. While the Heat have been in rumors for Antetokounmpo for some time now, the Feb. 5 date is quickly […]

If history has shown the NBA world anything, it is that the 2026 NBA trade deadline will certainly be crazy and filled with tons of moves, both big and small. Superstars are traded every season. The Oklahoma City Thunder have proven the importance of building for the future through the trade market, and some teams […]

The long-awaited day has arrived for both the Golden State Warriors and the NBA at large. Giannis Antetokounmpo is officially on the market, as the Milwaukee Bucks have finally begun to listen to aggressive offers for the franchise-altering superstar. With Shams Charania’s tweet in the wind, the media is in a frenzy to decipher potential landing […]

If there is one saying that fits the NBA trade deadline perfectly, it is to expect the unexpected. After all, that is what happened last year, as nobody thought the Dallas Mavericks would ever trade Luka Doncic. One year later, a quieter, less eventful NBA trade deadline appears to be on the horizon… that is, […]

The Washington Wizards stripped down their roster after team president Michael Winger and general manager Will Dawkins took over in 2023, a process that involved trading veteran forward Deni Avdija to the Portland Trail Blazers in July 2024. The 25-year-old is now having a breakout season, as he’s 13th in the NBA with 25.8 points […]

There’s been plenty of reported activity from the New York Knicks on the trade market, as their front office has been very busy in searching far and wide for ways to improve the team. The Knicks have not met expectations this season, struggling ever since hoisting the NBA Cup trophy in mid-December, and major changes […]

The shorthanded Oklahoma City Thunder, coming off a rare two consecutive losses at the Paycom Center, will look to bounce back, and Chet Holmgren needs to be a big part of that. The Thunder’s 103-101 loss to the Toronto Raptors should be a turning point for head coach Mark Daigneault and the defending champions, which […]

Thanks to head coach Gregg Popovich, the San Antonio Spurs have long been at the forefront of speaking out against injustices in the United States and even abroad. With Popovich retiring last season due to health issues, fans have been searching for players with the NBA platform to voice their same concerns, and it appears […]

The Washington Wizards are in the third year of a full-scale rebuild that’s been light on wins, but bountiful in developmental progress. That process was rewarded on Monday night, when the NBA announced that second-year center Alex Sarr, second-year wing Kyshawn George, and rookie guard Tre Johnson will compete in the 2026 Castrol Rising Stars […]

The Detroit Pistons’ 2025-26 breakthrough is widely credited to the development of their young core. This group has been put together since 2020-21. One of the most important pieces of that core is 22-year-old center Jalen Duren, who should be a 2026 NBA All-Star after his breakout campaign. Former Pistons’ general manager Troy Weaver was […]