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It’s been a gradual progression for Coby White in his return to the Chicago Bulls. After missing the start of the season with a calf injury, he has come back with a vengeance. In two games, White has averaged 26.0 points and 7.5 assists per game.  However, the Bulls have been careful in how to […]

Houston Rockets All-Star Alperen Sengun carved out a name for himself last season, earning his first All-Star nod as one of the NBA’s bright, young stars, and has graduated from ‘Baby Jokic,’ a nickname inspired by the 3x MVP — Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic. The nickame emerged during his rookie year. Now, Sengun is one […]

After winning two of their first three games of the season, the Charlotte Hornets have stumbled in the standings despite getting strong play from their younger player. Help is on the way, however, with Brandon Miller expected to make his return to the court. After missing the last 13 games with a left shoulder subluxation, […]

Oklahoma City Thunder’s Branden Carlson, who was once cut from his high school basketball team in South Jordan, Utah, has come a long way to become an NBA champion, as the undrafted center will face the Utah Jazz on Friday. Ahead of the NBA Cup matchup, in which the Thunder will look to improve its 15-1 record, […]

The first three-peat by the Chicago Bulls wouldn’t be complete without Horace Grant. His defensive prowess and effective rebounding made him one of the most adored players in franchise history.  From 1991-1993, Grant was in the mix of the beginning of one of the greatest dynasties in sports history. In 1994, Grant left Chicago to join […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been rolling this season, and things got even better when they got LeBron James back earlier in the week. They’re at full strength now, but they’re looking to add even more talent to the roster after this latest move was announced, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. “The Lakers are […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have been without their head coach, Chauncey Billups, for most of the season after he was arrested on sports betting charges. The latest news pertaining to Billups is that he plans to plead not guilty to the charges, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. “A source told me that Chauncey Billups will […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have had a disappointing season, but the players are doing whatever they can to right the ship. Some of them might be taking it to the extreme to do whatever it takes, and it’s costing them money out of their pockets. Jose Alvarado was the latest player fined in the league […]

Charlotte Hornets star point guard LaMelo Ball wasted little time in denying a report that claimed he was open to a trade amid “frustrations” with the organization. The 2022 All-Star and former Rookie of the Year posted a clown emoji after the story started making the rounds, but he went into more detail about the […]

Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant clarified why he went “rogue” during a key late-game possession involving teammate Amen Thompson in the team’s 117–113 overtime win over the Orlando Magic last Sunday. Durant addressed the moment during an appearance on the Up & Adams Show with Kay Adams, explaining the decision that circulated widely on social […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Before Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell named three teammates who influenced his breakout season, he addressed an old picture, while explaining Russell Westbrook’s impact on him as a kid. A picture of Mitchell in a Kevin Durant Thunder jersey as a kid resurfaced on social media amid Ajay’s impressive season. After […]

The frustration surrounding the Los Angeles Clippers reached a boiling point on Friday night, and it showed most clearly in head coach Tyronn Lue’s postgame press conference. Following a 129-101 loss, LA’s eighth defeat in nine games, Lue was nearly left speechless when asked how difficult it has been to get the Clippers to “keep […]

As the injury bug continues its wrath on the Dallas Mavericks, D’Angelo Russell is listed as questionable ahead of its NBA Cup clash against the New Orleans Pelicans. Russell was added to the Mavericks’ injury report, joining the likes of Kyrie Irving, Anthony Davis, and Dante Exum. Russell isn’t ruled out for Friday’s matchup against […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have won three of the last six World Series, so their front office is highly sought after. Meanwhile, owner Mark Walter is in the process of buying the Los Angeles Lakers from Jeanie Buss. So Walter called on two of his trusted confidants to advise the basketball crew. Dodgers executives Andrew […]

The Los Angeles Lakers entered the week expecting fallout from the Buss brothers’ firings, a shift many around the franchise saw coming after the ownership change. After the firing wiped out most of the Lakers’ scouting department, Jesse Buss stepped forward to confront the moment with a voice full of frustration and clarity. The longtime scout […]

The Chicago Bulls and Dallas Mavericks are trending in opposite directions. While the Mavericks have started the season with a 4-12 record, the Bulls have gone 8-6 to begin the campaign. According to ESPN’s Tim Bontemps, the Bulls’ early success could make them suitors for Mavericks All-Star Anthony Davis. “The Bulls are in a fascinating […]

The Memphis Grizzlies limped into FedEx Forum carrying a five-game losing streak, four straight road defeats, and no Ja Morant or Jaren Jackson Jr. Their most faithful fans left celebrating a demolition of the Sacramento Kings. It was all made possible by the most efficient home debut ever for any Bluff City big man. Zach […]

The Dallas Mavericks never expected such a dramatic front-office shift. Mark Cuban didn’t expect it either, and the fallout from the Nico Harrison firing only exposed how much his influence had already faded. Now the Mavericks stand at a pivotal GM crossroads shaped by decisions made long before anyone realized how much authority had slipped […]

The Dallas Mavericks have struggled so far this season as they enter Friday’s NBA Cup matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans with a 4-12 record. However, while Cooper Flagg has flashed major potential, it appears that one of his teammates is quietly producing big numbers. Reports indicate that Dereck Lively II is putting on a […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey delivered a historic performance Thursday night, scoring a career-high 54 points with nine assists in a 123-114 overtime victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. What makes the feat even more remarkable is that Maxey played through lingering injury concerns, including a bruised right quadriceps sustained against the Toronto Raptors earlier in […]

The Brooklyn Nets are in the midst of their worst start (2-12) to a season in 16 years. However, after the team made an NBA-record five first-round picks in June’s draft, this season is about laying the foundation for future success. Jordi Fernandez, who has compiled a 28-58 record across two tanking seasons to begin […]

After the Miami Heat got back Bam Adebayo from injury in the win over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night, having missed the six games prior with a toe injury, the team is dealing with more injuries for its two-game road trip. As the Heat’s win over the Warriors sparked reactions dealing with Jimmy […]

LaMelo Ball has been mentioned as a possible trade candidate in recent seasons amid the Charlotte Hornets’ continued struggles. The Dallas Mavericks have serious point guard question marks and could make sense as a landing destination for the guard. Ball trade rumors recently picked up due to a report from Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports. […]

As the Boston Celtics (8–7) push forward in the 2025–26 NBA season on a three-game win streak, longtime analyst Bill Simmons has floated a trade idea centered on New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III. The proposal, raised on the latest episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, would send a significant draft package and multiple […]

Things have gone from bad to worse in Inglewood as the Los Angeles Clippers have lost Bradley Beal to a season-ending hip injury. Now, the team looks to implement a disabled player exception for the Beal injury, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer. “The Los Angeles Clippers have applied for a disabled player exception, according to […]

After Golden State Warriors All-Star Stephen Curry called himself a sneaker-free agent, Hall of Fame forward Carmelo Anthony weighed in on potential options for the brand. Anthony believes Curry can do anything he wants, given his popularity, and marketability. Anthony discussed the companies that would love to sign Curry to a new deal, per 7PM […]

The Detroit Pistons are one of the hottest teams in the Eastern Conference – and in the league – next to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Though they’ve been on a hot streak, they can still find a way to get better, and they have the assets to make a move. A star alongside Cade Cunningham […]

The Dallas Mavericks have stepped into one of their most delicate transitions in years, and the early signs around the Nico Harrison firing, the looming GM decision, and Marc Stein’s new reporting reveal an unexpected theme: calm. Not hesitation. Not panic. Just a steady, measured pace from a franchise that has every reason to move […]

After Orlando Magic star Jalen Suggs returned from a knee injury this season, the guard is still working back to being 100 percent healthy after having arthroscopic surgery in January of this year. As the Magic continue to get injury updates on Suggs, he’s back to being a key piece in the team’s rotation, though […]

As the Los Angeles Clippers continue their early-season slide, the impact of the trade that sent Norman Powell to the Miami Heat and brought in John Collins from the Utah Jazz has become increasingly difficult to ignore. Following a 129–101 blowout loss to the Orlando Magic on Thursday night, the Clippers dropped to 4–11, marking […]

Update: Coby White is officially out for the Chicago Bulls against the Miami Heat, according to Billy Donovan via CHSN’s K.C. Johnson. On Friday night, the Chicago Bulls will host the Miami Heat in an NBA Cup clash. Coby White is among the Bulls listed on the injury report, however. So, is White playing tonight […]

The Sacramento Kings continue their freefall into a no-win situation with no lifeline in sight, and Zach LaVine found himself at the center of the spotlight as this turbulent stretch exposed every flaw in a season slipping away. With the Kings losing streak stretching into another bleak chapter, frustration is becoming impossible to hide. LaVine […]

A new NBA 2K26 Player Ratings Update has dropped, making it the second one for the month of November. Players like Donovan Mitchell and Cade Cunningham received significant boosts to their OVR, as well as several other players across various teams. We’ll go over the biggest changes, winners, and losers. Without further ado, let’s check […]

Jonathan Kuminga seems to have found himself back in the same situation he was in last season with the Golden State Warriors. Once in the starting lineup, and he’s now coming off the bench with the Warriors playing better basketball. That has led to the trade talk growing again, and at this point, it will […]

It’s been an interesting season in Southern California, as the Lakers are thriving in the Western Conference, despite some hiccups. This has led some NBA insiders to debate whether they are Western Conference contenders and can compete for a championship, according to a one-month, 30-team report by Tim Bontemps. “It has been a fascinating opening […]

While there are rumors surrounding the Charlotte Hornets and trading LaMelo Ball, the future of the team seems to now surround Kon Knueppel, who’s been off to a fast start to the season. With some saying that Knueppel for the Hornets could be in consideration for the NBA’s Rookie of the Year award, the comparisons […]

Ever since trade rumors seeped into the Memphis Grizzlies locker room, talk around Ja Morant and the franchise’s trajectory has moved in a new, uneasy direction. Memphis isn’t just evaluating options. It’s confronting a version of Ja Morant that no longer resembles the star who once carried the Grizzlies franchise forward. And one number reveals […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are set to host the Indiana Pacers in a Friday night NBA Cup clash. Although the 10-6 Cavs expect to get the win against the 2-13 Pacers, Cleveland is dealing with some injury trouble heading into the matchup. Darius Garland and Jarrett Allen are among the Cavs listed on the injury report, […]

Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey made a startling confession following his team’s dominant 137-96 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night. Edey revealed that he played the majority of his rookie season “on an ankle and a half,” a disclosure that sheds light on some of the struggles he faced during his first year […]