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Los Angeles Lakers big man Anthony Davis exited Saturday night’s game against the Golden State Warriors after suffering an apparent lower-body injury in the second half. Anthony Davis heading back to the locker room walking gingerly pic.twitter.com/YsMHmTi48u — Oh No He Didn't (@ohnohedidnt24) January 28, 2024 Apparently, Davis sustained the injury when he collided with […]

While Denver Nuggets home fans didn’t take too kindly the absence of Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid from Saturday night’s matchup versus the reigning NBA champions, Nikola Jokic had nothing but praises for the Sixers center. During the postgame interview after the 111-105 Nuggets win, Jokic expressed his amazement of Embiid’s body of work […]

On Saturday night, the Dallas Mavericks hosted the Sacramento Kings. Prior to the game, Kings head coach Mike Brown was of course asked about Luka Doncic following the Mavs star’s incredible 73-point effort against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday. However, Brown also shared his thoughts on Dallas’ up-and-coming center Dereck Lively II. “He’s been great. […]

The Denver Nuggets got a little revenge against the Philadelphia 76ers after last week’s 126-121 loss, topping Philly 111-105 on Saturday night. Nuggets guard Jamal Murray had 23 points and seven assists in the win and had a little something extra for 76ers guard Patrick Beverley postgame. After last week’s game, Beverley was asked what […]

The Denver Nuggets took care of business in Saturday’s home game against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Nuggets 111-105 victory saw them remain third in the Western Conference. Still, head coach Michael Malone is skeptical of Joel Embiid’s late scratch and believes the NBA will investigate the situation. The Nuggets head coach questions Joel Embiid’s status […]

It’s NBA rivalry week this week with matchups scheduled not only between teams that are rivals, but players as well. One of the most anticipated matchups this week came in the form of the Philadelphia 76ers and the Denver Nuggets. It was a matchup between two perennial MVP candidates in Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid. […]

The Detroit Pistons got blown out by the Washington Wizards on Saturday, January 27, once again illuminating the team’s historically futile performance so far over the course of the 2023-2024 season. A trade offer for Zach LaVine was discussed recently that has Pistons fans excited over the possibilities. Additional trades for promising young players including […]

Phoenix Suns are interested in trading for troubled Charlotte Hornets center Miles Bridges amid a transition from a previous ownership group that had findings of racism and misogyny, outlined in a story by ESPN’s Baxter Holmes. Suns majority owner Mat Ishbia has four values, one of which is culture. That would be under question if […]

The Boston Celtics topped the Miami Heat on Thursday but star Kristaps Porzingis exited the game with a sprained ankle. Porzingis suffered the left ankle sprain while contesting a shot in the third quarter and limped to the locker room. He was immediately listed doubtful to return, but did come back to the Celtics’ bench at […]

The Charlotte Hornets haven’t had much to cheer about this season. It appears as if they’re headed for yet another lottery finish. They’ve been in trade rumors regarding some of their veterans such as Miles Bridges, PJ Washington and Gordon Hayward and they’ve already shipped out Terry Rozier. But one of the lone bright spots […]

The Adam Silver era of the NBA will not be over until at least the end of the decade, as reports have surfaced that the current commissioner and the league are finalizing a contract that will have David Stern’s successor serving the No. 1 professional basketball organization in the world under the same role for […]

In a pivotal moment for the Golden State Warriors, head coach Steve Kerr has signaled the readiness of Draymond Green to rejoin the starting lineup. Green, a linchpin for the Warriors with his defensive prowess and leadership on the court, has been absent from the starting five since being reinstated from a suspension that drew […]

The Boston Celtics have served notice on the rest of the NBA that they intend to live up to their status as the league’s favored team to capture the 2024 NBA championship. They brought a league-best 35-10 record into their game against the Los Angeles Clippers Saturday night, and point guard Jrue Holiday has played […]

The Portland Trail Blazers may be shorthanded on Sunday when they take on the Chicago Bulls. The Blazers released their extensive injury report ahead of Sunday’s game. Moses Brown (Left Wrist Fracture), Shaedon Sharpe (Lower Abdominal Strain), and Robert Williams III (R Knee Ligament Tear) continue to be out as expected for the Blazers. The […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid got savage treatment from Denver Nuggets home fans when he came out of the locker room and appeared on the Sixers’ sidelines during Saturday night’s game in Mile High City. Embiid was ruled out shortly before the contest because of a knee issue, robbing fans of a chance to […]

NBA fans were looking forward to Sunday’s matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Denver Nuggets that would provide a one-on-one battle between MVP candidates Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic. Unfortunately, Embiid was a late scratch after reportedly dealing with knee soreness during the 76ers’ pregame warmups. Under new NBA rules, the 76ers star is […]

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is working to finalize a contract extension that will keep him in the big office “through the end of the decade,” according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. There have been many new innovations during his tenure, with plenty more likely to come following this news. Silver has served the role since 2014, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (29-15) and Denver Nuggets (32-15) squared off in what was supposed to be the latest installment of Joel Embiid vs. Nikola Jokic. Unfortunately for all parties involved, Embiid was a late scratch. The Hospital Sixers still put on quite the show in a 111-105 loss. Let’s break down the Hospital Sixers’ latest adventure. […]

The Miami Heat and New York Knicks continue to head in opposite directions, as both squads extended their respective but very different streaks on Saturday. Miami disappeared in the fourth quarter, falling 125-109 for its sixth loss in a row. Fluctuation is a key characteristic of this franchise, but this type of skid demands some […]

LeBron James and Anthony Davis were initially listed as questionable to play in the Los Angeles Lakers’ primetime matchup with the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco on Saturday. Fortunately, they were soon upgraded to available for the contest. For what it’s worth, it’s not a big surprise since the Lakers have made their superstar […]

If Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid and Denver Nuggets Nikola Jokic are to meet again in the 2023-24 NBA season, it’s going to be in the NBA Finals, with Embiid leaving fans disappointed, including Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson, disappointed when it was revealed that the reigning league Most Valuable Player would not […]

Since the OG Anunoby trade, the New York Knicks have been one of the hottest teams in the NBA. Since Anunoby made his Knicks debut, they have won 12 of their last 14 games. That also includes six straight wins with Saturday’s victory over the Miami Heat. But the biggest concern following the Knicks win […]

The New York Knicks topped the Miami Heat 125-109 on Saturday but lost forward Julius Randle to a dislocated shoulder. Knicks guard Jalen Brunson reacted to the injury, according to Stefan Bondy of The New York Post: “Jalen Brunson’s reaction seeing Julius Randle get injured: ‘It was an oh shit.’” New York had a 115-95 […]

Luka Doncic is coming off a stellar string of performances for the Dallas Mavericks. Most notably, Doncic scored a historical 73 points in Dallas’ January 26th game against the Atlanta Hawks. The Mavericks are preparing for another contest against  the Sacramento Kings, but is Doncic healthy enough to play? Luka Doncic injury status vs. Kings […]

The Boston Celtics are getting some rough news on Saturday ahead of an important clash with the Los Angeles Clippers. Celtics star Kristaps Porzingis is out for the Clippers game, per the team’s injury report. Porzingis is hobbled by a left ankle injury. The Celtics are hoping that their star big man can be back […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have had an impressive mid-season run. Kawhi Leonard and Paul George have LA at 29-14 and third in the Western Conference standings. The Clippers are preparing for a heated matchup against the Boston Celtics. Moreover, George’s injury status is cloudy ahead of the big game. With that said, many are asking: […]

After taking a scary late-game fall against the Miami Heat, New York Knicks forward Julius Randle received a grim injury update. Randle suffered a dislocated right shoulder, Adrian Wojnarowski reports. The injury is devastating, but there are still positives New York can latch to amid their mid-season run. Julius Randle’s injury will cause him to […]

Games between the Denver Nuggets and Philadelphia 76ers are matchups that fans have always circled on their calendars. How could someone not be excited for a game that included a battle between MVPs in Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid? Jokic and the Nuggets were set to face Embiid and the 76ers in Denver on Saturday […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard Ben Simmons is expected to return Monday versus the Utah Jazz after a three-month absence due to a back injury. Simmons will rejoin an ailing Nets team that has plummeted to 11th in the Eastern Conference amid a 4-17 stretch over their last 21 games. Despite the lengthy absence, the three-time […]

In the aftermath of the Indiana Pacers’ exhilarating victory against the Phoenix Suns, Pascal Siakam took to Instagram to express his delight after his fifth game with the team and their second consecutive win. Siakam’s post, per The Athletic’s James Boyd, captioned “I could get used to this 💛,” captured the joy and satisfaction that […]

The New York Knicks took on a competitive Eastern Conference matchup against the Miami Heat on Saturday afternoon. The Knicks impressed with a 125-109 win; however, they are hoping their injury report does not get Julius Randle added to it after his scary late-game fall. Julius Randle gets struck with an injury at the end […]

Many were looking forward to the Philadelphia 76ers matchup against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday. However, everything changed last minute when Joel Embiid was ruled out from the contest, meaning he won’t face off against Nikola Jokic yet again. We finally know why Philly decided to sit their superstar center. Embiid was reportedly dealing with […]

The NBA trade deadline is less than two weeks away and the Portland Trail Blazers have several needs, as well as assets to help fill those needs. While the team is struggling to win games, as expected, the Blazers are still just in the first season of what is expected to be a multi-season rebuild […]

Kevin Durant was labeled as “frustrated” when ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported the Suns’ frustrations about guard Bradley Beal being out with an ankle injury and the team’s role players in the midst of a struggle. Since the calendar year turned, Durant has been the best player in the world arguably. Why isn’t that being shared? […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard Ben Simmons, who has been sidelined for three months due to a nerve impingement in his back, is expected to return Monday vs. the Utah Jazz, according to head coach Jacque Vaughn. Simmons participated in scrimmages with a combination of Nets players and coaches earlier this week. He then practiced with […]

The Brooklyn Nets are trying to stop the bleeding from their cold midseason stretch. The Nets are 4-17 in the last 21 games. Brooklyn’s latest pain comes from a 96-94 loss to Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Nevertheless, Nic Claxton remains confident amid the struggles. Nets’ Nic Claxton is showing great […]

Joel Embiid arrived at the arena for the Philadelphia 76ers‘ big matchup against the Denver Nuggets. However, Stephen A. Smith came out of nowhere questioning Embiid’s pregame fit. The 76ers star center wasn’t even wearing anything ludicrous. He was spotted wearing a vest with a long-sleeved shirt underneath. Even so, Smith claimed, “MVPs can dress […]

Against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night, the Atlanta Hawks gave up 148 American basketball points, and nearly half of those points came from Mavs star Luka Doncic, whose 73-point performance goes down — at least for now, but who knows how long that’ll last with how scoring has been trending in the NBA this […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and Denver Nuggets are about to square off in one of the most highly anticipated games of the regular season. Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic are expected to face off in Denver for the first time since 2019 but a key co-star may not suit up. There is a big question on […]