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It was a great night for the Miami Heat in more ways than one. First, they beat the Charlotte Hornets in dominating fashion, 104-87, keeping them to the lowest amount of points they have allowed this season. The other was that the organization was celebrating the Hall of Fame induction of Heat legend Dwyane Wade […]

In another major injury blow to the struggling Memphis Grizzlies, rising star wing Desmond Bane has been ruled out for at least the next month and half due to a recent ankle injury he sustained. According to the statement released by the Grizzlies, Bane sustained a Grade 3 left ankle sprain during their January 12 […]

They don’t call it Dame Time for nothing. Milwaukee Bucks superstar point guard Damian Lillard added to his ever-growing list of clutch heroics with a buzzer-beating and game-winning 3-point shot against the Sacramento Kings at home Sunday night to save his team from the jaws of defeat. Damian Lillard’s first buzzer beater in Milwaukee 😮‍💨⌚️pic.twitter.com/cgin67uKOA […]

The Detroit Pistons made a surprising trade with the Washington Wizards on Sunday. The Pistons sent Marvin Bagley, Isaiah Livers, and two second-round picks to Washington for veterans Danilo Gallinari and Mike Muscala. This trade brings a veteran presence to a Pistons team that has struggled mightily. Detroit is 3-36 with a very low win […]

When one thinks of the Miami Heat, Dwayne Wade is one of the first names that comes to mind. Responsible for leading the Heat franchise to its three championships, Wade will forever be immortalized in the hearts and minds of the Miami fandom. Now, the Heat have just announced that the Hall of Famer will […]

On Saturday evening, Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics improved to an impressive record of 30-9 on the 2023-24 NBA season with a dominant home win over the Houston Rockets. Although Tatum left this one early after getting ejected arguing a foul call, he and his Boston teammates were still able to do more than […]

Dwyane Wade will forever be remembered as a Miami Heat star, so it is only fitting for the franchise to have a statue of their former cornerstone. Wade learned of the good news on Sunday, with the Basketball Hall of Famer left humbled by it. “I didn’t dream of this… I’m just so grateful,” Wade […]

Miami Heat’s Erik Spoelstra gave his thoughts on the Dolphins loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the wild card round of the NFL Playoffs Saturday night. Before Sunday’s contest against the Charlotte Hornets, Spoelstra talked in his pre-game media availability about having empathy for fellow South Florida head coach Mike McDaniel as he knows […]

On Saturday evening, the Golden State Warriors, playing without star point guard Stephen Curry, dropped to 18-21 on the 2023-24 NBA season with a road loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. Curry missed the game due to rest on the second night of a back-to-back, and although Golden State was able to keep things relatively competitive, […]

Ever since Draymond Green’s (most recent) suspension for a dirty shot at Jusuf Nurkic, the Golden State Warriors have struggled mightily to put together wins consistently. Golden State’s most recent loss came at the hands of the Milwaukee Bucks, without Stephen Curry in the lineup as well due to rest, and Green could only watch […]

Dejounte Murray and the Atlanta Hawks have had an extraordinarily rough go of it as of late. Although Murray’s counting stats have actually been quite impressive over the last couple of weeks, the Hawks have been freefalling down the Eastern Conference as the team currently sits outside of the playoff picture altogether following a home […]

Luka Doncic has missed the Dallas Mavericks’ last two matchups due to an ankle injury, and that same problem could force him to sit out his third straight game on Monday. While Doncic has not yet been ruled out, there’s a bigger chance for him to remain sidelined in Monday’s game against the New Orleans […]

For Trae Young and the 11th seed Atlanta Hawks, losses have sadly come in bunches during the 2023-2024 NBA season. More was expected of the Hawks in their first full season with head coach Quinn Snyder after they defeated the eventual Eastern Conference champion Miami Heat in the NBA Play-in tournament last season. Atlanta recently […]

Malik Beasley has been a welcome addition to the Milwaukee Bucks ever since he joined the team this past offseason following a stint with the Los Angeles Lakers. Beasley has provided immense spacing to the new-look Bucks offense centered around cornerstone Giannis Antetokounmpo and offseason trade splash Damian Lillard, keeping defenses honest with his ability […]

The Isaiah Hartenstein signing was an admittedly underwhelming moment in New York Knicks history. But that could change if he continues playing like he has over the past 13 games. Prior to joining the starting lineup, Hartenstein was an incredibly efficient back-up center. But to most, Mitchell Robinson was clearly the starter. And that was […]

The trade deadline is less than a month away, which explains why ongoing rumors and talks are at an all-time high. One player whose name currently gets brought up is Andrew Wiggins. Considering the Golden State Warriors’ quiet season, Wiggins and several others from the Bay Area have been looped in the said rumors. And […]

The Dallas Mavericks are amid heavy competition in the Western Conference during the 2023-24 season. Of course, Luka Doncic has been stellar for the Mavs, but he recognized another unstoppable force. Doncic was thrilled with Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior’s incredible hat trick against Barcelona. The Mavs guard was not shy with his praise towards […]

The NBA trade deadline is quickly approaching (February 8) and rumors are buzzing loudly. After the Detroit Pistons made a recent deal, the San Antonio Spurs might be looking to make a trade of their own. Rumors suggest San Antonio is currently shopping veterans Doug McDermott and Cedi Osman, according to Marc Stein. Both players […]

The Indiana Pacers have been an aggressive team when it comes to making moves ahead of the NBA Trade Deadline, as they were serious about acquiring OG Anunoby from the Toronto Raptors before he was moved to the New York Knicks, but we have a bit of a sense that the Pacers are reluctant to […]

Before the Miami Heat take on the Charlotte Hornets Sunday night, it will also be the celebration of the organization’s greatest player in Dwyane Wade. There is no doubt that himself and head coach Erik Spoelstra have been through a lot together as the pair went to four straight NBA Finals, capturing two championships. Spoelstra […]

The Orlando Magic have been slumping over the past 10 games, dropping them down the Eastern Conference standings. Amid that current slide, the Magic have begun planning a pair of potential trades. Orlando is exploring what Markelle Fultz would land in a trade, via NBA insider Marc Stein. Fultz is playing on an expiring $17 […]

A strong start to the new year has the Cleveland Cavaliers sitting in fifth place in the Eastern Conference standings. Amid plenty of rumors about the team trading away Donovan Mitchell, there is one line of thinking that not only should the Cavs not deal Mitchell, but they should be looking to the Brooklyn Nets […]

The Chicago Bulls are fighting to climb back from a poor start to the 2023-24 season. Moreover, Zach Lavine and the Bulls have been named in numerous NBA trade rumors. It is no secret Chicago is ready to start a new era, but Lavine is reportedly chomping at the bit to depart. Zach Lavine is […]

Boston Celtics stars are always under a lot of pressure, as the city expects championships. But guard Jaylen Brown reached another level of pressure after signing the richest contract in NBA history this past offseason. Plenty of players get their massive deals and then start to fade, yet Brown has done anything but. The two-time […]

The Detroit Pistons and Washington Wizards recently conducted a trade involving Marvin Bagley III. With Detroit being one of, if not, the worst team in the league, it appears the franchise is making some changes to the roster. However, rumors suggest there’s a bigger plan in the works. There’s some buzz that the Pistons aren’t […]

There’s one thing that’s always for certain in the NBA: never underestimate the Miami Heat scouting staff and front office. The team has seen success with second-round picks and undrafted players, helping build them into capable NBA rotation guys. Part of being able to find and develop these players has been the use of the […]

To say the Golden State Warriors have been struggling this season is an understatement. As of now, the team is not even in position for the play-in tournament. It’s a far cry from the team that just won a championship two seasons ago. Help is on the horizon, though, in the form of Draymond Green’s […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns recently dished on Anthony Edwards’ development during an appearance on Podcast P with Paul George presented by Wave Sports + Entertainment, and Towns compared Edwards to the Los Angeles Clippers star as far as a two-way player. “First of all it always starts with the player,” Karl-Anthony Towns said on […]

Bruce Brown will always hold a special place in Denver Nuggets history. The Indiana Pacers guard returned to the Mile High City on Sunday for a matchup with his former team, the first time he’s been in Denver since helping the Nuggets win their first championship in franchise history last season. Brown received an unsurprisingly […]

Defense has been the driving force behind the Houston Rockets’ turnaround under first-year coach Ime Udoka in 2023-24. You certainly wouldn’t have known it on Sunday, though, when the Boston Celtics ran right through the Rockets en route to a 145-113 victory during Udoka’s initial return to TD Garden. After the game, the former Celtics […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is questionable for tonight’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers with a left knee contusion, according to the latest NBA injury report. Anthony Edwards played 27 minutes, putting up nine points, six assists and three rebounds in the Timberwolves’ latest game, a blowout win over the Portland Trail Blazers on […]

On Saturday, LeBron James took a seat on the bench as the Los Angeles Lakers faced off against the Utah Jazz, resulting in a 132-125 victory for the Jazz. While King James was off the court, former teammate Jordan Clarkson stepped up, earning himself a nod from the NBA icon. LeBron James, who posted an […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder’s continued ascension this season has many believing they could make a strong playoff run. This team has continued to climb the ranks in the Western Conference. Buyoed by MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Rookie of the Year candidate Chet Holmgren, the Thunder have been holding to a top four seed in […]

Derrick Jones Jr. has emerged as an important player for the Dallas Mavericks during the 2023-24 season. The Mavs signed Jones to a one-year, $2,709,849 million contract for the 2023-24 campaign. Although Jones had endured his share of ups and downs during his career in the NBA, Dallas seemingly believed in his upside. And now […]

With Victor Wembanyama out as the San Antonio Spurs continue to restrict his playing time because of recent ankle issues, Tre Jones scored a career-high 30 points in a near upset of the Chicago Bulls. “We just challenged ourselves, to be honest, to have some pride, step up and we made it a game,” Spurs […]

As the Miami Heat prepare for a matchup agains the Charlotte Hornets in the last outing of the four-game home stand, it marks another contest where the team is likely to miss key players in their rotation. It is no secret that the Heat have had extensive injury problems since the beginning of the season […]

Last week, the Los Angeles Lakers were at the center of attention in the NBA world due to their massive free throw advantage in their win against the Toronto Raptors. The Lakers outshot the Raptors the free throw line in the fourth quarter, 23-2. Despite the Raptors’ protests, the NBA’s last two minute report revealed […]

It has been a tumultuous season for the Miami Heat’s Caleb Martin to say the least as he has been dealing with constant ankle injuries since the beginning of the season, really since the pre-season. However, he would make his return in Friday’s Miami win over the Orlando Magic where he provided some key baskets […]

The Atlanta Hawks have to do something. With a 15-23 record, they simply need to make a change and find a direction. Head coach Quin Snyder and face of the franchise Trae Young should be able to lead the team to more success. Young agrees. He vouched for his coach and his coaching style, saying […]