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The Oklahoma City Thunder are perhaps the biggest surprise of the 2023-24 NBA season so far. Not a lot of people expected the Thunder to be among the top teams in the Western Conference this deep into the campaign. Oklahoma City seems pleased with where it stands at this juncture of the season. That’s why […]

The Atlanta Hawks, despite looking poised to compete for a playoff spot this season, have fallen off the pace despite having a full offseason under head coach Quin Snyder’s tutelage. As a result, the Hawks appear poised to be sellers with the trade deadline fast approaching, with the likes of Dejounte Murray, Clint Capela, and […]

There was a bit of a hullabaloo on social media when a source with an impressive track record floated out the possibility that the Los Angeles Lakers, instead of acquiring upgrades to bolster their current core, would instead trade LeBron James away to try and stock up on future assets. That, however, may be nothing […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are juggling a load of injuries as they approach the All-Star break in the 2023-24 season. Joel Embiid’s meniscus issue is the biggest injury plaguing the Sixers but numerous other starters have missed a heap of games. Now, Tyrese Maxey is in jeopardy of missing Philly’s upcoming home game against the Golden […]

As the Houston Rockets head into the middle of February, rumors circle around possible acquisitions with the NBA trade deadline on Thursday. The Rockets’ improved season, compared to previous years, highlights the strengths of their current roster. Coach Ime Udoka even said it himself. Signing him in the offseason is a fast track to returning […]

Changing teams can happen in the NBA via trade or when a particular player becomes a free agent. Throughout the league’s history, we’ve witnessed several stars make dramatic career-changing decisions. While some NBA stars have thrived for their new teams, that isn’t always the case. In fact, there are a handful of NBA stars that […]

Last Sunday after the loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, new Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier was hard on himself after another inefficient shooting night where he made seven of his 17 attempts. He would even say to the media after the game that “I can’t hit a jump shot,” but he thought to get […]

The New York Knicks have been playing at an elite level as of late; despite losing Julius Randle to injury and having missed the services of OG Anunoby for a few games, the Knicks have been mostly solid, cementing themselves as one of the league’s legitimate contending teams. But during their Tuesday night contest against […]

The Dallas Mavericks will have decisions to make before the NBA trade deadline. Getting fully healthy is Dallas’ primary need, but they may also be open to making a trade or two. With that being said, Dallas doesn’t need to make a huge splash in order to have a “dream scenario” during the trade deadline. […]

Kyrie Irving returned to Barclays Center Tuesday for the first time since requesting a trade from the Brooklyn Nets one year ago. While the Dallas Mavericks star said “it felt like home” walking into his former arena, his homecoming could be characterized as forgettable. Irving did not receive a tribute video like his former co-star […]

It will not be long until the league’s best head to Indianapolis for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game. A weekend full of festivities and numerous events will highlight All-Star Weekend. Aside from the Starry 3-Point Contest and the AT&T Slam Dunk Contest, the Kia Skills Challenge will be one of the must-see events. In addition […]

The Boston Celtics aren’t looking to make a huge splash before the 2024 NBA trade deadline. Rather, they’re aiming for a smaller move that could bolster their already potent roster. Utah Jazz forward Simone Fontecchio could fit the bill for that kind of deal. The 28-year-old is reportedly garnering interest from the Celtics ahead of […]

Los Angeles Lakers fans must be used to the annual NBA trade deadline drama at this point now that they’re six years deep into the LeBron James experience. Less than two days remain before the clock strikes 3 PM ET on February 8th, which will signal that teams are no longer able to do business […]

In the one-year anniversary of Kyrie Irving’s trade from the Brooklyn Nets to the Dallas Mavericks, the polarizing guard visited Barclays Center as a visiting player for the first time since January 2019. Irving’s “revenge game” of sorts ended in victory for his Mavericks as he dropped 36 points to lead the way for Dallas […]

The Dallas Mavericks have won back-to-back games on the road against the Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets. Those victories came following a forgettable defeat to the Milwaukee Bucks at home. Kyrie Irving’s return from injury has obviously played a pivotal role in Dallas’ performance in recent action, and Luka Doncic admitted that getting fully healthy […]

The Boston Celtics have cooled off a bit over the past month, but with a 38-12 record, they still comfortably have the best record in the league as we approach the trade deadline. The Celtics have been the top team in the league all season long, and that shouldn’t change because they haven’t been as […]

Paolo Banchero has done nothing but improve ever since he came into the league as the number one overall pick of the 2022 NBA Draft. The Orlando Magic have reaped the rewards of selecting Banchero, with the 21-year old making the All-Star team in just his second season in the NBA, and the do-it-all forward […]

NBA powerhouse LeBron James has weighed in on Lionel Messi‘s impact in Major League Soccer (MLS), deeming the Argentine’s move a “game-changer” for the entire USA, reported by GOAL. James, a keen follower of Messi since his arrival at Inter Miami, labeled the soccer legend as the undisputed “GOAT” (Greatest of All Time) in the […]

Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns added to the growing woes of the Milwaukee Bucks, as they came away with a 114-106 win at home over the Eastern Conference powerhouse. Durant also seemed to have bruised the ego of Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo with a nasty poster dunk over the two-time league Most Valuable Player […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are in the midst of what could be the best regular season in franchise history. Anthony Edwards is one small step below full-fledged superstardom, Rudy Gobert’s stunning renaissance has made him an overwhelming favorite for Defensive Player of the Year and the on-court alchemy Minnesota so sorely lacked a year ago is […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have proven that they’re one of the Western Conference’s top contenders this year. Sitting in third place with a 35-16 record, the team continues its fight for the number one seed with a little over two months remaining in the regular season. Still, their overall performance hasn’t stopped them from exploring available […]

The entire 2023-24 season to this point has been a coming-out party for Chicago Bulls guard Coby White. Given the reins as the team’s starting point guard, White continues to stake his claim as the league’s Most Improved Player, with his performance on Tuesday night in the Bulls’ 129-123 comeback win over the Minnesota Timberwolves […]

Amid the Indiana Pacers’ rise as one of the most exciting teams to watch in the NBA during the 2023-24 season, Buddy Hield has been lost in the shuffle. Hield’s relationship with the Pacers appeared to sour after the two sides failed to come to terms to a contract extension, and as a result, the […]

For those unfamiliar with the ever-changing parade schedule, the Monday before Mardi Gras week is usually pretty quiet. New Orleans is nursing a hangover after a weekend reserved for the Krewes of Femme Fatale and Mad Hatters. It’s a calm before the storm, a human hurricane with seven straight days of meandering floats and bar-hopping […]

The New York Knicks are in the enviable position of having a core that looks like it’s already good enough to compete while having plenty of assets that could help boost their chances of competing for a championship in 2024. To that end, one trade asset the Knicks can dangle is Quentin Grimes, who is […]

Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving combined to score 71 points in the Dallas Mavericks’ 119-107 win over the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on Tuesday night. After the game, Doncic talked about how Irving’s presence back in the lineup affects the Mavericks, per Noah Weber of Thesmokingcuban.com: “Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic on Kyrie Irving: […]

One year has already passed since the Brooklyn Nets traded Kyrie Irving to the Dallas Mavericks, and Irving appears to be in a much better place, at least from a mental and emotional point of view. On Tuesday, Irving dropped 36 points in his first game at Barclays Center as a Mavericks player, leading Dallas […]

On Saturday night, the Chicago Bulls nearly erased a 30-point second half deficit against the Sacramento Kings. They got the lead down to four, but they fell just short and lost the game. On Tuesday, the Bulls returned to the floor to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves. Chicago got themselves down big again, but this […]

The New York Knicks are coming off an impressive cross-conference victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. Jalen Brunson turned in a stout scoring performance, but his injury during the game scared the Knicks. Brunson appears to be okay after a new report though. The Knicks appear to get a positive Jalen Brunson injury update Brunson finished […]

The Indiana Pacers carved out a 132-129 win over the Houston Rockets on Tuesday. Led by Pascal Siakam, the Pacers increase their momentum as they win their second game in a row. Still, one of the lingering storylines surrounding the team revolves around Tyrese Haliburton’s injury. Missing 10 games in January due to a hamstring […]

The Miami Heat got a much-needed win over the Orlando Magic, 121-95, inside the Kaseya Center in the second contest of their four-game home stand Tuesday night. Miami’s victory gives the them the 3-1 regular season series win over the Magic as star Jimmy Butler and head coach Erik Spoelstra spoke after the game to […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves came into Tuesday’s matchup with the Chicago Bulls feeling good about themselves. Sunday’s convincing win over the Houston Rockets clinched Chris Finch the head-coaching gig for the 2024 NBA All-Star game, providing Minnesota plenty of momentum to begin a tough road trip Tuesday night in the Windy City. The Wolves rode that wave […]

On Tuesday, Austin Rivers went on ESPN and gave his thoughts on a potential father and son team-up between Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and his firstborn, Bronny, who is currently playing for the USC Trojans. Rivers, being a second generation NBA player himself, said that he would like to see Bronny play somewhere […]

On Tuesday night, Kyrie Irving visited Barclays Center to face the Brooklyn Nets for the first time on the road since his trade to the Dallas Mavericks last year. The Mavericks handily took care of business, defeating the Nets 119-107 despite being on the second night of a back-to-back, with Irving leading Dallas in scoring […]

The reunions keep on coming for the Phoenix Suns. Days after Bradley Beal returned to the Washington Wizards, a franchise he spent the first 11 years of his career with, Grayson Allen will face off against the team he helped win an NBA championship in 2021. Suns head coach Frank Vogel believes Beal’s homecoming heroics […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Khris Middleton has been ruled out for the remainder of his team’s game against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night due to a left ankle sprain. The injury occurred with 6:08 left in the first quarter, when Middleton landed on the foot of Suns superstar Kevin Durant while attempting a pull-up jumper, […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have won three-straight games after what was a rough start to their monstrous Grammy road trip. The Lakers are now two games above .500 as they head back to Los Angeles, and James has continued to play at an All-NBA level despite recently turning 39 years old. As […]

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns and Devin Booker have had maybe the best partnership in franchise history. Booker is in his ninth season and is one of two players in the NBA to rank in the top 10 in points (27.8) and assists (7.2) per game in 2023-24. Booker has been the best player to […]

It’s safe to say Mikal Bridges was plenty frustrated Tuesday night simply by the Brooklyn Nets falling 119-107 to the Dallas Mavericks, pushing his team’s disappointing record back to 10 games below .500. Just as likely adding insult to injury for Bridges? A large subset of the Barclays Center crowd once again loudly rooting for […]