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If there’s one thing all NBA fans can agree on, it’s that nobody likes a flopper. The NBA has tried fines, suspensions, and this year, its most stringent rule change yet to deter the practice. Known officially in the league as Secondary Theatrical Exaggerated Movements — or S.T.E.M. (not to be confused with the ultra-trendy […]

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch was on the show “Run It Back” with The Athletic and Stadium’s Shams Charania and talked about star Karl-Anthony Towns and what he means to the team. The Timberwolves are off to a hot-start to the NBA season as they are No. 1 in the Western Conference with a […]

LeBron James, who scored a team-high 25 points in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 124-108 loss to the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night, will miss Thursday night’s matchup on the road against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the team announced on Thursday afternoon. 🚨 LeBron James (ankle) is OUT tonight vs. the Timberwolves on a second night of […]

The New York Knicks dished out some crushing news earlier this week when they announced that center Mitchell Robinson was out for the season with an ankle injury. He needs surgery and is expected the miss the rest of the season as he recovers. Robinson hasn’t played since Dec. 8 and may not see the […]

Alert, this is not a drill. Mitchell Robinson will be sidelined for the remainder of the 2023-24 season — and that’s a major problem for the New York Knicks.  As of Thursday afternoon, the Knicks PR team had not announced anything about Robinson’s injury. The team’s most recent public reference to Robinson came on December […]

Could Thursday finally be the day? Superstars such as Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James, and Ja Morant will be in action across the NBA, but everyone’s attention with be on the Detroit Pistons, who enter their matchup with the Utah Jazz on a historic 24-game losing streak. The Pistons have not won a game since before […]

The New Orleans Pelicans (16-12) and Cleveland Cavaliers (16-12) will face off Thursday night but the two teams have been linked together for a while. As first reported by Jake Fischer earlier this week, the Pelicans have been in contact with the Cavaliers to propose a swap of big men possibly needing better playing environments. […]

Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell was excited after the team’s win over the Utah Jazz Wednesday night, 124-116. Besides the victory, he was hyped to see the performance of teammate Sam Merrill who came off the bench and scored a game-high 27 points. On his X (formerly known as Twitter) page, Mitchell posted about the […]

San Antonio Spurs star rookie Victor Wembanyama has been dealing with an ankle injury. He missed San Antonio’s 132-119 loss versus the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday as a result. Wembanyama’s status for the Spurs’ game on Thursday against the Chicago Bulls is also in question. With the defeat, the Spurs fell to 4-22. It’s been […]

The Phoenix Suns’ season, clouded by unmet expectations and injury woes, is drawing critical attention, with Las Vegas Aces coach Becky Hammon pinpointing a ‘grit factor’ issue in the team. Despite having stars like Kevin Durant and Devin Booker, and the addition of Bradley Beal, the Suns’ current 14-13 record falls short of their championship […]

Stacey King has been the lead color commentator for the Chicago Bulls local broadcasts since 2008. In addition, King was also on the Bulls roster from 1989 to 1994, averaging 6 points and 3 rebounds in 17 minutes per game in his time with Chicago. Look at that timeline again and you’ll notice that King […]

When you look back on the 2021-22 season and the Golden State Warriors making the climb back to the top of the NBA with their fourth championship since 2015, it’s clear to see the impact Jordan Poole had. A dynamic and agile guard who took on the task of playing behind Stephen Curry and Klay […]

In the most recent player ratings update for NBA 2K24, the game mirrors the on-court excellence of the NBA’s elite athletes. Dominating the December ratings, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Dončić, and Anthony Davis stand out with their superior performances. These players have not only thrilled basketball enthusiasts globally but have also translated their on-court prowess into […]

The Chicago Bulls were a train wreck earlier this season, stumbling out to a 5-14 record as Zach LaVine trade rumors swirled after he went to the front office and asked about the possibility of a trade. However, something crazy has happened since LaVine went out with a foot injury: the Bulls are winning games […]

Jordan Poole is set to return to the Chase Center to play against the Golden State Warriors for the first time since he was traded this summer. The Wizards are set to play against the Warriors on Friday evening. The Athletic’s Anthony Slater penned a piece entitled, “‘Hate the way it ended for Jordan’: Poole, […]

Chicago Bulls Point Guard Coby White has been enjoying a great start this year which is why he received a big OVR adjustment in NBA 2K24. In the latest 2K24 Player Ratings Update, Coby White received the second highest OVR adjustment. His consistent play on the court means great things for him in real life […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ struggles since their In-Season Tournament victory continued on Wednesday night when they suffered a 124-108 loss at the hands of the Chicago Bulls. The night wasn’t a total wash, though, as LeBron James helped crush the Bulls mascot, Benny the Bull, by riding with his teammate Anthony Davis in a very […]

Could Joel Embiid repeat as NBA MVP? If the season ended today, the answer would be a clear ‘yes’ for Shannon Sharpe. Joel Embiid made the choice obvious after he put up an astounding 51-point, 12 rebound game against the 20-6 Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday. “Right now, he’s the hands down unanimous MVP,” Sharpe said. […]

When the New Orleans Pelicans won the 2019 NBA Draft Lottery, the narrative surrounding this franchise quickly changed. Zion Williamson was going to be joining the organization and giving them the boost they needed to rise up from the bottom of the Western Conference standings. While competitive through the years with Zion as their focal […]

D’Angelo Russell picked the worst time possible to have arguably his worst game of the season. Russell finished the Laker’s 124-108 loss vs. the Bulls with a mere two points and two assists in 28 minutes of play. Ironically, Russell had his struggles against the team in which is involved in heavy trade speculation with […]

The Memphis Grizzlies were thrilled to finally get Ja Morant back after his 25-game suspension to start the season, and his spectacular season-debut, which culminated with him hitting a game-winning buzzer-beater against the New Orleans Pelicans, certainly won’t destroy the hype surrounding his return. However, Morant’s legal troubles aren’t fully behind him just yet. Morant […]

The NBA playing games on Christmas Day is one of their most well-known and longest-running traditions in the sport. Christmas Day games are often considered to be the most prestigious and important games during the regular season. Games on the holiday are scheduled to have the best teams and the best players matched up against […]

LSU women’s basketball star Angel Reese took to X, formerly Twitter, on Wednesday with a message that’s grabbing headlines: “I keep receipts too”. The statement, a clear nod to Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant’s own post-game comment after the Grizzlies’ win against the Pelicans on Tuesday, has caught the attention of basketball fans and […]

The Boston Celtics bolstered their lineup this past offseason by trading for former All-Stars in Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis, and they already have players fresh off All-Star appearances in Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. But, is it possible that the C’s have another All-Star in their mix in Derrick White? White put on a […]

The Toronto Raptors are an intriguing team to watch as trade season begins around the NBA. Toronto has started the season 11-15, which has them in 11th place in the Eastern Conference. They have talented players who could yield significant value, which is why Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby could be available at or even […]

A new update to NBA 2K24’s MyNBA mode allows you to start a franchise in the Modern Era and play out the current season. Is your real life team falling apart and you want to save the season? Or perhaps your team is so good, you want to strip it of its best talent and […]

The Los Angeles Clippers looked well on their way to a ninth straight victory on Wednesday night against the Dallas Mavericks. Despite missing the services of Paul George, the Clippers took a huge lead against the Mavs in the first half, leading by as many as 22 points. However, the Luka Doncic-led team did not […]

Following the Minnesota Timberwolves 127-113 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, Rudy Gobert was more than willing to give Joel Embiid the credit he was due. After all, when you’re tasked with stopping a guy who is in the midst of an insane two week, eight game run, averaging 41 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists […]

The Boston Celtics suffered a tough overtime loss to the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night, but had to quickly put that behind them to take on the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night. Even though they were without their best player in Jayson Tatum and their sixth man Al Horford, the C’s cruised to a […]

The Philadelphia 76ers bested the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday, behind a monster 51-point performance from superstar Joel Embiid. After the game, Patrick Beverley, one of the most outspoken players in today’s league, had a bit more trash-talk left in the tank for the Timberwolves: “Number one team, belt to a**” Beverley posted on X. To […]

The Dallas Mavericks fell to the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night, 120-111. Despite the loss, superstar Luka Doncic managed to produce another triple-double of 28 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds. One of his highlights during the game was a difficult fadeaway jumper on James Harden, via NBA Buzz. Luka Doncic hit this TOUGH […]

The New York Knicks made Barclays Center their stomping grounds as they showed the Brooklyn Nets which team owned the state. The core of Julius Randle and Jalen Brunson were on full display when they led the team to the win. But, it was Donte DiVincenzo and Josh Hart who stole the spotlight with huge […]

The New York Knicks received some terrible news around two weeks ago when reports came out that starting center Mitchell Robinson suffered a serious ankle injury that would require surgery, keeping him out for 8-10 weeks. This timeline opened up the possibility of an eventual return come late February or March; however, on Wednesday night, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are, officially, slumping. After a lethargic showing against the Chicago Bulls, the Lakers (15-13) have dropped four of five games since their In-Season Tournament triumph on Dec. 9, including the last three. “It’s been a tough, tough stretch. No doubt about it,” Darvin Ham said Wednesday at the United Center. “We’re […]

LeBron James nearly had a triple-double but just could not start off a scoring streak against the Chicago Bulls. Every time the Los Angeles Lakers notched points, DeMar DeRozan and his squad would respond with an avalanche of their own. It was a conundrum for Darvin Ham from the start until the finish which gave […]

Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics were on a five-game winning streak entering their 2022 NBA Finals rematch with the Golden State Warriors. On the other hand, Golden State was 12-14 and not even in contention for a play-in spot in the Western Conference. The Warriors turned back the clock and looked like the Warriors of old, […]

The San Antonio Spurs currently hold a record that has left plenty of its fans disappointed. With only four wins in 26 games played, Gregg Popovich and Co. are still searching for answers to turn their season around. However, for Doug McDermott, Wednesday was a day to forget his NBA team’s struggles, as the forward […]

A lot was going on for the NBA In-Season Tournament champions when they faced the Chicago Bulls. Darvin Ham seemed to have a hard time containing DeMar DeRozan as the Los Angeles Lakers got steamrolled. LeBron James tried his best to try and lift up the offense but nothing was clicking. This made Magic Johnson […]

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid does it again. The Philadelphia 76ers superstar’s best performance so far this season came against one of the very best teams, dropping 51 points on the Minnesota Timberwolves in a huge win. The Sixers missed Nicolas Batum and Robert Covington and were without De’Anthony Melton for the second half. They were […]