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To say that Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is on a hot streak would be like saying that Rudolph’s nose is a touch red and slightly illuminated. No, Rudolph’s schnoz shiny and bright red, and Joel Embiid is on an historic run that has vaulted him past Nikola Jokic for the best MVP odds in […]

After missing out when the Cleveland Cavaliers hosted the Utah Jazz and the New Orleans Pelicans, Donovan Mitchell will be unavailable when the team takes to the Windy City to face the Chicago Bulls due to an illness. The illness Mitchell is dealing with is thankfully not COVID-related. But this still will be the tenth […]

Things have not been going well for the Phoenix Suns as of late, as they have lost eight of their last 11 games, with their latest loss to the Sacramento Kings on Friday night bumping their record down to .500 at 14-14. It’s clear Phoenix is slumping as we approach Christmas, but head coach Frank […]

It’s natural to link Victor Wembanyama with fellow San Antonio Spurs top overall draft picks Tim Duncan and David Robinson. As far as Gregg Popovich and his coaching staff are concerned, LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Anthony Davis provide better rookie season blueprints while Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and the likes of Kevin McHale provide […]

Jordan Poole’s exit from the Golden State Warriors was… messy, to say the least. Between all of the Draymond Green drama and the supposed friction between Poole and the other vets, many expected bad blood between the two parties. However, there wasn’t any drama seen in Poole’s first game against the Dubs. Prior to the […]

After their magical run last season, there was one burning question about the Sacramento Kings. Are they for real? We’ve seen many playoff teams fall off after the luster of their Cinderella run fades. In their second season, Sacramento is proving that they are, indeed, for real. A big reason for their continued success is […]

In basketball, there will always be top prospects among the youth. Some make it as stars in the NBA, just as everyone predicts. Some end up as busts, with forgettable careers, while some never make it to the league at all. One such name was Lenny Cooke, widely known as the No. 1 prospect in […]

The Golden State Warriors pulled away from the Washington Wizards in Jordan Poole’s return to Chase Center on Friday night, winning 129-118. Let’s dive into three in-depth Warriors reactions from their fourth straight win of 2023-24.` Trayce Jackson-Davis dominates Washington isn’t exactly loaded with top-tier talent or intimidating size up front. But the extent to […]

The Dallas Mavericks looked headed for a scheduled loss on Friday night against the Houston Rockets, as they entered that game without Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Dante Exum, Dereck Lively II, Josh Green, and Maxi Kleber — six important rotation pieces. Even then, Mavs head coach Jason Kidd expected his team to put up a […]

The Denver Nuggets faced the Brooklyn Nets on Friday, and signs of the game’s physicality were noticed on screen. Big man Nikola Jokic in particular, suffered a deep gash in his forearm, causing blood to spill on his jersey. Nikola Jokić with a deep gash, blood all over his jersey, and only shot 4 FREE […]

The Miami Heat beat the Atlanta Hawks Friday night in what makes it their second straight win and also five victories in their last seven contests as they try to end 2023 on a good note. Stars Tyler Herro, Duncan Robinson, Bam Adebayo, and head coach Erik Spoelstra spoke after the game to talk about […]

Bringing a franchise their first championship is one thing but shattering the records of all the greats that have come before is another. Dan Issel and Alex English have become synonymous with the Denver Nuggets name for over three decades. Now, a new king has risen for them, Nikola Jokic. He even notched a new […]

The Atlanta Hawks, ever since making it to the 2021 Eastern Conference Finals, have become painstakingly mediocre, even though Trae Young continues to produce at such an elite level offensively. And for the 2023-24 season, this trend hasn’t changed. In fact, the Hawks seem to be progressively getting worse, falling to 12-16 on the season […]

Malik Monk has his eyes set on one award and that is the Dunk of the Year award.  The Sacramento Kings’ high-flyer made a statement after putting Kris Dunn on a poster. All of that happened in the first game of the season. He has been catching bodies ever since and the latest victim happens […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are an exciting team to watch ahead of the 2024 NBA trade deadline. Oklahoma City has loads of extra draft capital and the salaries to make a big move. The Thunder are off to an 18-8 start, which has them in second place in the Western Conference. They are led by […]

It’s no secret that Luka Doncic and Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki have a good relationship. After all, Nowitzki has passed the torch to the young Slovenian as the next superstar for the Mavs. During an interview, Doncic was asked by Malika Andrews about wanting to play with Nowitzki again, to which the 24-year-old had […]

The worst losing streak in San Antonio Spurs history has now matched the worst stretch the franchise has ever endured. In losing 21 of their last 22 games, the Spurs have equaled last year’s team as the only versions in the proud history of the organization to lose 21 of 22 contests. With a loss […]

The lasting legacy of Kobe Bryant has been present throughout the holiday season. Despite playing his whole career with the Los Angeles Lakers, he has managed to touch the hearts of many up to New York and the rest of the world. A lot of greats have come out of City of Angels with some […]

The Miami Heat are now on a two-game winning streak as they beat the Atlanta Hawks, 122, 113. Before the New Year, the Heat would like to end it off on a good note. So far, so good. Tyler Herro once again was a shining star on the court as he scored 30 points to go […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Toronto Raptors thanks to a flurry of buckets from three main sources. Joel Embiid had 31 points? Makes sense. Tyrese Maxey had 33? Yeah, that tracks. Tobias Harris also had 33? That is what makes this Sixers’ win stand out. A combined 97 points from three players helped […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic and Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker have a well-documented rivalry. However, Doncic clarified that it’s not something born out of hate but rather competitiveness. The Mavs star shared as much in a recent interview with Malika Andrews of ESPN, noting that he has nothing but respect for Booker. When asked […]

The Philadelphia 76ers may have been put in a tough spot by the James Harden trade saga, but they were confident in their chances of remaining competitive despite the Beard’s forced departure, thanks in large part to their belief in fourth-year guard Tyrese Maxey. Maxey was already showing glimpses of All-Star-level consistency prior to this […]

The Boston Celtics won’t be in full force entering their Saturday night matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers. Their staring lineup has taken a blow as Kristaps Porzingis and Jayson Tatum are both dealing with left ankle sprains. Porzingis has been ruled out while Tatum on the other hand, is questionable to play, as per […]

Before embarking on a holiday road trip, the Philadelphia 76ers (20-8) squared off against the Toronto Raptors (11-17). The Sixers got crucial games from Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey AND Tobias Harris and, despite a rough start, won by a final score of 121-111. Let’s break down the Sixers’ win. Sixers player notes: Joel Embiid: 31 […]

A huge concern coming off the Minnesota Timberwolves’ win over the Los Angeles Lakers was Karl-Anthony Towns’ knee. Chris Finch came out unsure of his status after the game and could only wish for the best. Now, the Anthony Edwards-led squad got a definitive update about his availability before they face De’Aaron Fox’s Sacramento Kings. […]

Friday night marks the first time Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole will return to the Bay Area to face the Golden State Warriors after they traded him in the offseason. Ahead of the matchup at the Chase Center, Poole and Steph Curry, who took the youngster under his wing, shared a special moment: Jordan Poole […]

Austin Reaves is still enjoying the pleasure of emerging into NBA stardom alongside one of the greatest players ever. In the midst of his third season playing alongside LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers guard admits he’s still learning from his legendary teammate. Asked by JJ Redick on The Old Man and the Three for his […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard Ben Simmons spoke to the media Friday for the first time since being sidelined by a nerve impingement in his surgically repaired back. The three-time All-Star has missed the last six weeks due to the injury. The Nets released a statement Wednesday saying Simmons has “displayed consistent strength improvement” and “further […]

NBA 2K24 2KTV Episode 16 launched, and we got the answers to help you earn rewards. For newcomers, NBA 2KTV is a weekly in-game program hosted by Alexis Morgan and Chris Manning. Overall, the show features a wide variety of content, from content creator builds, developer interviews, and more. However, we know most people watch […]

The Utah Jazz entered the 2023-24 with a young roster and a myriad of questions to answer. Their 11-18 record reflects that type of inexperience and uncertainty, but there is still cause for optimism down the road. The primary path to attaining that future hope goes through Lauri Markkanen. The All-Star forward will either continue […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have drastically accelerated their timeline toward contention, emerging as a legitimate Western Conference power in 2023-24. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, shocker, has led that charge or his young team, following up a breakout First Team All-NBA campaign with a start to the regular season that puts him on the short list of MVP […]

The transition between college ball and the NBA can be quite rough. A lot of players usually take at least half a season to get acclimated to the rough style of play. But, that would not happen in Pascal Siakam’s Toronto Raptors system if they do not give some opportunities to their young guns. Gradey […]

The Los Angeles Clippers saw two streaks end in their last game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Not only was their nine-game win streak snapped, but Kawhi Leonard’s run of 27 consecutive games played to start the season also game to an end. Now, Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics come to town. Ahead of […]

The holidays have a way of bringing out unwelcome guests and unfortunate reminders. Well, NBA trade rumors and award talk are ramping up so it’s time for the yearly mention: New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum wears the unfortunate moniker of being perhaps the best active NBA player who has never been selected for an […]

Mercifully, the Dallas Mavericks’ injury report will not get any fuller on Friday. With Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, among others, already listed out for tonight’s road game versus the Houston Rockets, Mavs fans will be grateful to see the latest update on Seth Curry. The veteran guard is available after dealing with back spasms, […]

Immanuel Quickley is set to become a restricted free agent in the offseason after failing to reach a contract extension prior to the 2023-24 campaign. With that said, the New York Knicks are willing to move him today, albeit for the right price. However, the contract issue isn’t the only reason why the Knicks are […]

It was announced Friday that the Miami Heat will retire Udonis Haslem’s jersey up to the rafters of the Kaseya Center on Jan. 19 when the team faces the Atlanta Hawks. Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra spoke before tonight’s game against, funny enough, the Hawks where he spoke about Haslem, what he meant to the […]

The Phoenix Suns have players and coaches who have the same mission to win games and ultimately a championship. Right now, it appears there is a Suns disconnect that is preventing them from reaching their destiny. Phoenix, which has lost seven of 10 games and completed a home stand recently in which it went 3-4, […]

The Memphis Grizzlies still face a steep uphill climb toward just making the play-in tournament. They’re six games behind tenth-place in the Western Conference after winning back-to-back games for only the second time this season, at 8-19 entering Saturday’s matchup with the Atlanta Hawks. Ja Morant’s return really has changed everything for the Grizzlies. But […]