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On Tuesday night, the Philadelphia 76ers saw the return of Joel Embiid from a four-game hiatus, and it was as if Embiid didn’t miss any time. In just 31 minutes of play against the Chicago Bulls, Embiid dropped a huge triple-double, tallying 31 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists to lead the Sixers to a […]

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid was back like he never left in the Philadelphia 76ers’ blowout win over the Chicago Bulls. The Sixers throttled the Bulls behind a triple-double from Embiid that started with a great playmaking display to open the game. Philly drained three after three to eventually build a lead so big that the […]

In basketball, there will always be debates on who the greatest players are. From fans and media personalities to former players, everyone seems to voice out their opinions on the matter. Take Philadelphia 76ers legend Allen Iverson for example. Like many who watch the NBA, Iverson is in agreement that Michael Jordan is the greatest […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have won seven of their last 10 games, but third-year head coach Willie Green does not think this team is close to its ceiling, not yet anyway. However, with 48 games remaining on the schedule, Green is not looking too far ahead either. The NBA Playoffs race has plenty of time […]

The Miami Heat’s Erik Spoelstra took over for legendary coach Pat Riley at the start of the 2008-2009 NBA season. Spoelstra has gone on to win three NBA championships with the Heat franchise, coaching legends like Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh and LeBron James. Heat rookie Jamie Jaquez Jr. got an awesome surprise in his UCLA […]

San Antionio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama can seemingly do it all. Blocking shots, shooting 3-pointers, and dunking with authority – all of it within the realm of the Spurs center’s skillset. Wembanyama further showcased his ability against Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night, hitting a one-legged 3-pointer from just inside the Grizzlies’ […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are preparing for a competitive cross-conference matchup against the Miami Heat. Los Angeles will enter the matchup ranked 10th in the Western Conference standings. LeBron James has made a shocking appearance on Lakers injury report before Wednesday’s game. Lakers could be without LeBron James for Heat matchup James is listed as […]

The Chicago Bulls are struggling to break even in their win-loss record. The DeMar DeRozan-led squad needed all the firepower and shooting that they could get as they faced a Philadelphia 76ers that was loaded. Joel Embiid is back in the Sixers squad which meant more points were going to be put up on the […]

HOUSTON – Each time a new calendar year arrives, the NBA edges closer to the regular season trade deadline. Even before December ended, a trade had already occurred, sending OG Anunoby from the Toronto Raptors to the New York Knicks in exchange for RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley. This near-blockbuster trade gives us a preview […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (23-10) started off 2024 with a rematch against the Chicago Bulls (15-20). The Sixers launched themselves to a massive lead and secured the win by a final score of 110-97. Let’s break down the Sixers’ first game of 2024. Sixers player notes: Joel Embiid: 31 points, 15 rebounds, 10 assists, 2 blocks, […]

There’s still no concrete timeline for Draymond Green’s return to the Golden State Warriors. As his indefinite suspension continues into the New Year, contact between the four-time champion and his longtime team remains minimal. Steve Kerr addressed Green’s current status before Tuesday’s matchup against the Orlando Magic at Chase Center. “A little bit, yeah,” the […]

It was once thought that the Milwaukee Bucks would steamroll their way atop the league by this time during the offseason. They got a new coach in Adrian Griffin. Not to mention, Giannis Antetokounmpo got a perfect pick-and-roll partner in Damian Lillard. But, there are still doubts that haunt this squad. Kendrick Perkins pointed out […]

The Chicago Bulls started the 2023-24 on the wrong foot, but they have improved their record to 15-19. Chicago is amid a challenging matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers. However, Bulls stars Zach Lavine and Nikola Vucevic have received murky injury report updates. The Bulls are fighting to stay alive after entering their 76ers matchup undermanned […]

Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George and Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward have their similarities. They both came into the NBA after stints in mid-major college basketball programs; George from the Fresno State Bulldogs and Haywarde from the Bulter Bulldogs. The two also entered the NBA in 2010, with Hayward drafted by the Utah Jazz […]

The Detroit Pistons finally put a halt to their historic 28-game losing streak just before 2023 ended after they defeated the Toronto Raptors last Saturday. Though the Pistons are optimistic about their outlook for the rest of the season, Lou Williams brought them back down to earth and put Detroit’s situation into perspective. “This is […]

The Atlanta Hawks are 13-19 to begin the New Year, only further away from making good on a surprise run to the 2021 Eastern Conference Finals than before the regular season tipped off. After replacing Nate McMillan on the sidelines with Quin Snyder midway through a disappointing 2022-23 campaign, could more major structural changes be […]

If there’s anyone who knows Los Angeles Clippers guard Russell Westbrook well, it’s former college teammate and Miami Heat big man Kevin Love. Westbrook and Love played just the 2007-08 season together at UCLA, leading the Bruins to the Final Four. They ultimately fell against Derrick Rose and the Memphis Tigers, but the two were […]

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant is out for the second straight game Wednesday versus the Los Angeles Clippers due to right hamstring soreness, the team said in a press release. Durant suffered the injury in the fourth quarter of the Suns’ 112-107 win over the Orlando Magic Sunday on New Year’s Eve, coach Frank Vogel […]

Former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas isn’t one to mince his words, no matter how ridiculous they may seem. During the latest edition of the Gil’s Arena Show, the retired NBA star unloaded a bizarre rant on the New York Knicks following their trade for OG Anunoby. “[Knicks] are spending championship money,” Arenas said. “Whoever is […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Lonnie Walker IV won’t play Wednesday against the Houston Rockets, according to the New York Post’s Brian Lewis. The update comes after Walker was ruled out for Tuesday’s road matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans despite hope that he would be able to return during the back-to-back. The 24-year-old has missed Brooklyn’s […]

It seems increasingly likely Duke basketball star Kyle Filipowski’s standout sophomore season will make him a top-10 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. The sophomore big man is listed as the No. 9 overall draft prospect in ESPN’s latest prospect rankings, rising two spots since they were last updated. “Filipowski is in the midst of […]

The Boston Celtics have one of the best rosters in the NBA, and a lot of the credit belongs to president of basketball operations Brad Stevens. The coach-turned-front office executive has constructed a talented squad around stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, leading to Boston’s league-best 26-6 record. But before the Stevens era, Danny Ainge […]

The race to be the top prospect in the 2024 NBA Draft is wide open after all. After staking a strong claim for that distinction during the beginning of his highly anticipated freshman season with USC basketball, Isaiah Collier’s recent struggles have led to him tumbling down mock drafts, with ESPN currently ranking him as […]

Clint Capela is easily one of the most solid big men in the NBA today. In fact, Capela led the NBA in rebounds during the 2020-21 season. The Atlanta Hawks center has been an intimidating presence in the paint for opposing teams, thanks to his rim-finishing abilities and defensive prowess. Given Capela’s major presence, have […]

Rising NBA superstar Ja Morant recently gifted the men’s and women’s basketball teams at Miles College pairs of his signature Nike shoes. The Golden Bears debuted the Nike Ja 1 shoes a few days ago on Dec. 30 in an 87-85 victory against Rust College. Fred Watson, the athletic director at Miles, is a good […]

Cody Williams apparently won’t be sidelined much longer, poised to continue his rise up 2024 NBA Draft boards. The Colorado basketball star is “expected to return” to the court this week from a left wrist injury that’s caused him to miss the last month of play, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Woo. The younger brother of […]

The New York Knicks acquiring OG Anunoby from the Toronto Raptors was the first of likely several dominoes to fall leading up to the annual NBA trade deadline. Teams like the Raptors are expected to be sellers at the deadline, while possible contenders like the Boston Celtics expect to be buyers. Meanwhile, teams in limbo, […]

The New York Knicks added OG Anunoby over the weekend in a trade with the Toronto Raptors, and Shams Charania gave an interesting update on the team’s interest in Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns, which remains after acquiring Anunoby. “They’ve maintained all of their assets, they still have eight first-round picks Michelle to trade, up […]

The New York Knicks kicked off NBA trade season Saturday, sending RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley to the Toronto Raptors for OG Anunoby in a move that could have major implications for the Brooklyn Nets. The Knicks and Nets have been rumored landing spots if the Cleveland Cavaliers were to trade star guard Donovan Mitchell. […]

What a season it’s been so far for the Oklahoma City Thunder and rookie big man Chet Holmgren. While he has technically been in the league for two years now, Holmgren sat out all of the 2022-23 season with a foot injury, thus making this year his rookie season. Nobody predicted that the Thunder would […]

The New York Knicks and the Toronto Raptors pulled off a year-ending blockbuster trade that saw OG Anunoby head to The Big Apple and RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley go north of the border. New York and Toronto fans were understandably excited about the deal. Knicks fans were thrilled to see Anunoby have a stellar […]

The Washington Wizards have had a treacherous start to the 2023-24 NBA season. The Wizards are 6-26 and sit at the bottom of the Eastern Conference. As a result, Washington is exploring options for a Kyle Kuzma trade, per ClutchPoints’ NBA Insider Brett Siegel. The Indiana Pacers could be the team to win the sweepstakes. […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are off to one of the best 30-game starts in franchise history, yet most everyone with an interest in the team is not quite satisfied. It is a testament to the organization’s championship potential and playoff expectations with Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson leading the way. It has not been the […]

The Detroit Pistons finally snapped their 28-game losing streak, but things aren’t exactly going well in the Motor City. It’s clear that the Pistons have fundamental issues beyond being a young team in the midst of a rebuild. While they have some nice pieces, Detroit needs a shakeup. But who should the Pistons look to […]

NBA 2K24 MyTEAM is offering players a Free Pink Diamond Chet Holmgren (95 OVR). Instead of paying for MyTEAM player items, this Pink Diamond Item requires that players only complete a challenge. Overall, it provides a great reason to hop back onto 2K and play some MyTEAM. Additionally, this challenge lets you play any mode […]

With San Antonio Spurs center Zach Collins out for two to four weeks according to coach Gregg Popovich, and with Victor Wembanyama on minutes restriction as he recovers from a right ankle injury, the Spurs have applied for a Disabled Player Exception. It’s a move centered on another of the Spurs’ big men, Charles Bassey. […]

Technical fouls are often used by referees to penalize NBA players for displaying poor sportsmanship on the NBA court. Traditionally, technical fouls have been effective in keeping players in check. However, as the NBA evolves, fans have called into question some technical foul calls made by officials as of late. Although officials are given a […]

New York Knicks fans were thrilled with OG Anunoby’s strong debut for his new team during Monday’s 112-106 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. However, ESPN analyst and known Knicks supporter Stephen A. Smith isn’t too excited about the OG Anunoby trade. “I’m not moved [with the Knicks-Raptors trade]…” said Smith during Tuesday’s episode of First […]

There are just over five weeks until the 2024 NBA trade deadline. As is the case every season, the notion of star players being on the move has become the center of conversations around the league in recent weeks. When league executives met at the G League Showcase in Orlando near the end of December, […]