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If there is one thing we can always count on Draymond Green for, it is to freely speak his mind, especially when it pertains to the Golden State Warriors struggles. Recently returning from his suspension, Green is looking to help change the Warriors’ recent misfortunes, as the team has dropped eight of their last 11 […]

Former Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams was dealt to the Dallas Mavericks this offseason, but there’s still a way he can help his old team out. Ahead of the NBA trade deadline on February 8th, the Celtics could opt to use the $6.2 million trade exception (TPE) generated from the Williams sign-and-trade. Although the Celtics […]

Perhaps no name is spicier on the NBA trade market right now than Toronto Raptors star Pascal Siakam. Raptors president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri has already engaged in trade talks with several teams involving Spicy P. Last week, the Raptors were reportedly in discussions with the Sacramento Kings on a potential deal that would […]

You never know what to expect when the NBA trade deadline rolls around. Last season, we saw the likes of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and Russell Westbrook on the move. So far this season, it appears as if several different All-Star talents could be moved, with Pascal Siakam, Zach LaVine, and Dejounte Murray being the […]

Golden State Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojevic was hospitalized on Tuesday night after suffering a medical emergency at a private team dinner. Due to concerns over Milojevic’s health and the team being by his side, the NBA has announced that Wednesday night’s game between the Warriors and Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City has been […]

NBA players these days earn millions the moment they are drafted. While some players on expiring deals sign the first guaranteed long-term contract that becomes available, there are players who bet on themselves to try and squeeze out that extra dollar. And there are times it does work out. However, we’ll take a look at […]

NBA 2K24 Releases its latest Season Rewind today in MyTEAM, giving players a chance to receive player items such as a Pink Diamond Jaylen Brown. Additionally, other notable players include a Pink Diamond version for Karl-Anthony Towns, Joel Embiid, and Desmond Bane. While there’s no guarantee you’ll pull these cards immediately, you still have a […]

One unfortunate development has beset the Golden State Warriors organization in the lead-up to their Wednesday night contest against the Utah Jazz. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojevic has been hospitalized due to a “sudden and serious” health issue. Per Wojnarowski, “the health episode” for the Warriors assistant coach occurred […]

When Doug McDermott hit five of six three-pointers to help the San Antonio Spurs to their first win of 2024 and only their sixth of the season, it was impressive enough. More impressively, though, in that January 10th victory at Detroit, is that the 10-year veteran hadn’t played a minute in the team’s previous two […]

The Brooklyn Nets are searching for a solution behind Nic Claxton after emerging center Day’Ron Sharpe went down with a hyperextended knee. Head coach Jacque Vaughn has opted to roll with Dorian Finney-Smith as a small-ball five in the team’s two games following Sharpe’s injury. Without Sharpe, the coach’s traditional center options are minimum signing […]

The Phoenix Suns put up a lifeless performance in the first half of what ended up being a historic 119-117 comeback victory over the Sacramento Kings. This was disappointing, as the Suns were at home. But the team tried to lift the spirits of the crowd at Footprint Center by holding a puppy race during […]

Anytime the Los Angeles Clippers take on the Oklahoma City Thunder, there are bound to be mentions of the 2019 trade that sent Paul George to Los Angeles and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to Oklahoma. Despite the trade now being almost five years old, there are still members of the fanbase who will throw up the trade […]

The Los Angeles Clippers took a huge 128-117 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night, but the win wasn’t as comfortable as the final score would suggest. The Thunder were able to take a 115-114 lead late in the final frame, but that only served to set up Paul George’s late-game heroics. George’s […]

Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden has changed the way the team plays basketball, and has allowed Kawhi Leonard as well as Paul George to be the best versions of themselves. Harden, however, has a very important decision to make with his contract this offseason. Following Kawhi Leonard’s extension last week, it’s widely expected that […]

For much of the Phoenix Suns’ Tuesday night contest against the Sacramento Kings, Kevin Durant looked a bit out of sorts, especially when compared to the usually lofty standards he has set for himself. Durant was missing shots he would usually make from midrange, and to make matters worse, he had troubles in taking care […]

The love for basketball runs in the Nance family. Following the footsteps of Larry Nance back in the day, Larry Nance Jr. continues to carve out a career for himself in the NBA. Now, it seems that a third Nance is set to play in the big league. On Tuesday, the Cleveland Cavaliers signed big […]

Much of the discourse nowadays surrounding the Los Angeles Clippers’ blockbuster trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder for Paul George in the summer of 2019 has revolved around the idea that the Clippers were fleeced. After all, the Thunder didn’t just get a boatload of first-round picks from the Clippers, they also received Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, […]

When De’Aaron Fox made a three-pointer to put the Sacramento Kings up by 22 points with 8:22 left in the fourth quarter of their Tuesday night contest against the Phoenix Suns, they had a 99.7 percent chance of winning the ballgame. With eight minutes to go, it would have taken a colossal collapse from the […]

The battle between the Philadelphia 76ers and Denver Nuggets did not disappoint. Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid were going at each other for the whole four quarters. Neither of the superstars was willing to give up another loss in their record. But, it was noticeable that the Serbian MVP was not as aggressive in getting […]

Joel Embiid took center stage on Tuesday night, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to a hard-fought 126-121 win against the defending champion Denver Nuggets. His magnificent, statement-making outing included 41 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds, in what was a highly-anticipated showdown with Nikola Jokic. But Embiid was not single-handedly responsible for Philly’s big victory. Tyrese […]

Andrew Wiggins is back in the Golden State Warriors’ starting lineup, opening his team’s last three games after initially getting benched in mid-December. The Dubs have gone 1-2 since Wiggins returned to the starting five, using a dominant second half to beat the Chicago Bulls before falling to the Milwaukee Bucks without Stephen Curry and […]

For much of the Sacramento Kings’ Tuesday night tussle against the Phoenix Suns, they were in the driver’s seat. They were ahead by 17 at the half, 68-51, and they still took a 12-point lead into the fourth quarter. In fact, that 12-point Kings lead had even ballooned to 22 with 8:22 left in the […]

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid’s case to be considered the best player in the NBA is as good as anyone’s. But the Philadelphia 76ers superstar is not one to openly make that case. In his eyes, it’s a title he has yet to earn. After playing a spectacular game against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets […]

Joel Embiid vs. Nikola Jokic was the headlining battle in the Philadelphia 76ers game against the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday. But a secondary matchup may have been the key in the 76ers 126-121 win over Denver. Nuggets guard Jamal Murray struggled his way to a 7-16 shooting night. Murray still managed 17 points, but 76ers […]

For the entirety of the 2022-23 season, the MVP race boiled down to Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic and Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid. Thus, every matchup of theirs have become must-see television. That is, of course, when Embiid doesn’t end up sitting out an all important clash against the peer closest to him […]

One would assume that all the chatter surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday would revolve around their impressive victory versus the Oklahoma City Thunder the previous night. But unfortunately, a fan encounter involving LeBron James is commanding some attention. It is also forcing a swift response from the people hired to protect the team. […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are enduring countless injury report woes on their roster with eight players out. Nevertheless, the team is finding ways to enhance its depth and get back into the Western Conference conversation. Scottie Pippen and Memphis are happy to have Scottie Pippen Jr. on a new deal. Scottie Pippen Jr. strengthens the Grizzlies’ […]

Before Nikola Jokic took over, Carmelo Anthony was the face of the franchise for the Denver Nuggets, wearing number 15. But then Denver gave it to Jokic when he entered the league in 2015. In the latest episode of 7PM in Brooklyn, as presented by Wave Sports + Entertainment, Melo candidly opened up about his […]

As the Orlando Magic gear up to conclude their four-game road trip against the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night, the team is still waiting on Franz Wagner and Gary Harris to return to the lineup. The Magic, currently holding a 22-18 record, have shown resilience throughout their road trip, managing a 1-2 score while reintegrating […]

Going into Tuesday night’s much-hyped clash between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Denver Nuggets, expectations were somewhat tempered. Joel Embiid returned from a knee injury the previous night after being sidelined for 10 days, so a second game of a back-to-back against Nikola Jokic and the reigning champions could have understandably gone poorly. Instead, he […]

Following a slow start integrating James Harden after acquiring the guard from the Philadelphia 76ers, the Los Angeles Clippers are one of the hottest teams in the NBA now. The Clippers are 17-4 in their last 21 games, and Harden is fitting in well. Now the veteran guard is saying that he wants to retire […]

On Monday evening, Draymond Green made his return for the Golden State Warriors following his recent suspension for a cheap shot at Phoenix Suns big man Jusuf Nurkic. Although Green played relatively well in his return to the court, the Warriors still were unable to take advantage of a road matchup against an undermanned Memphis […]

After dominating the Chicago Bulls in their first game since returning from paris, the Cleveland Cavaliers are back in action Wednesday night against the Milwaukee Bucks on ESPN. For the Cavs, the injury report remains mostly the same, with Darius Garland (jaw), Evan Mobley (knee) and Ty Jerome (ankle) still sidelined. But Isaiah Mobley (G […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (26-13) played the Denver Nuggets (28-14) in a highly anticipated showdown. The first matchup of the season between Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic was a masterful game that the Sixers won by a score of 126-121. Let’s break down the latest chapter of the Embiid-Jokic story. 76ers player notes: Joel Embiid: 41 […]

Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer is currently preparing to move his team to the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. The Clippers are expected to move into their new home beginning next season, and Ballmer is already laying out his plans for how he will increase fan engagement at the location. “You get up, we’re gonna […]

Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown has had a rough go of it as of late. Brown recently went viral for an epic postgame rant against the officials following the Kings’ overtime loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, bringing a laptop to his postgame press conference to highlight what he perceived to be several missed calls […]

Milwaukee Bucks big man Giannis Antetokounmpo is known for being a dominant force on the court, and now the NBA star is releasing his first documentary. Giannis shared the details on social media: Adetokunbo is Yoruba for ”the crown has returned from overseas,” and now I can proudly say I’ve fulfilled my namesake. I’ve spent […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are set to be the home of NBA All-Star Weekend for 2026. Steve Ballmer was happy to announce that they will host it at Inglewood’s Intuit Dome. However, the annual event is always held per city which means that the Los Angeles Lakers could have an opportunity to also invest their […]

The Dallas Mavericks have been trying to hang in there in the Western Conference Playoff Picture despite the recent absence of Luka Doncic. Dallas was able to do just that on Monday courtesy of 40-plus point games from both Kyrie Irving and Tim Hardaway Jr., but it’s safe to say the Mavs are anxiously awaiting […]