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Former Phoenix Suns center Shaquille O’Neal has a pretty unique relationship with big men, and by unique, I mean mostly combative and strangely competitive. But curiously enough, one center who has earned the support and admiration of The Big Aristotle is Bol Bol, the 7’2″ son of 7’7″ NBA legend Manute Bol. In his first […]

Jaden Springer is starting to make his way into the Philadelphia 76ers’ plans. The third-year guard’s future with the team, at least through next season, is secure as he looks to develop his game. The Sixers have exercised the fourth-year option on Springer’s rookie deal, which takes effect in the 2024-25 season and will cost […]

Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic lost 118-102 to the Los Angeles Clippers Tuesday night, and a big reason for that was Banchero struggling to score efficiently. After the game, the second-year Magic star acknowledged he’s struggling so far early in the season, but says he’s ultimately not concerned. “‘My main focus is trying to […]

Although Halloween was not originally conceived with the intent to indulge shenanigans, it is now a welcome and fun escape for children and adults alike. The sports world is not immune to the costume bug, as athletes all around the country went above and beyond to partake in the 2023 festivities. Some opted for the […]

The San Antonio Spurs defied not just expectations but algorithms that were rooting against them. This first matchup between Victor Wembanyama and Kevin Durant’s Phoenix Suns came out as a legendary battle with the result in favor of the rookie. Frank Vogel just could not pull away because of the coaching brilliance in the Texas […]

Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant has weighed in on the NBA future of San Antonio Spurs rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama. Durant shared his thoughts after the Spurs’ improbable 115-114 win over the Suns on Tuesday. “Yeah, he’s a unique player. He’s going to be a force in this league for a long time. Once he […]

Kevin Durant is a lot of things on the basketball court but one that fits him perfectly is scoring machine. There is no denying that the Phoenix Suns forward is one of the greatest scorers in the history of the NBA, and he showed that again Tuesday night when he poured in 26 points on 12-for-19 […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic is absolutely hyped over the prospect of the Texas Rangers finally winning the World Series for the first time in franchise history. All the Rangers need to accomplish that elusive goal is one more win against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Mavs do-it-all star can’t wait for that to happen, and […]

The absence of Ja Morant as an excuse can only be waved so much for the Memphis Grizzlies games. They have backslid to a near-contender from last year to experiencing a four-game losing streak to start the season after a loss to the Dallas Mavericks. A lot of their stars are missing like Steven Adams […]

The San Antonio Spurs had no business winning their Tuesday night affair against the Phoenix Suns; after all, for most of the night, Victor Wembanyama and company looked off the pace, thoroughly outclassed by the veteran execution of the Kevin Durant-led squad. But the Spurs simply do not know when to quit. They came roaring […]

In what may have been the best game of the young NBA season so far, the Phoenix Suns suffered a stunning loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night, getting outscored 33-14 in the fourth quarter to fall 115-114. The loss was the result of a controversial play at the end of regulation, when […]

The Memphis Grizzlies were expected to at least remain afloat, hovering around the .500 mark as they await Ja Morant’s return from a 25-game suspension. However, the Grizzlies have had a disastrous start to the 2023-24 season thus far. They have gone winless in four tries, including a defeat to the moribund Washington Wizards. Simply […]

Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs looked outclassed for the majority of their Tuesday night battle against Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns. The Suns led by double digits for the majority of the game, all the while Wembanyama was having his fair share of struggles in putting the ball through the hoop. But […]

There are going to be some rough times for the still-raw Victor Wembanyama, as is evident by him missing his first five field goal attempts in the San Antonio Spurs’ road game versus the Phoenix Suns. But there will also be moments when the rookie leaves jaws on the floor with his supreme skill. Kevin […]

Josh Hart and the New York Knicks made sure to remind the Cleveland Cavaliers that they still have their number. The Knicks, who eliminated the Cavs in the 2023 NBA Playoffs, added to Cleveland’s woes by scoring a 109-91 win Tuesday night. Even after the game, Hart was still winning, as he dropped a hilarious […]

It’s always a treat when two of the best players on the floor, even if they don’t play the same position, end up being matched against each other. It becomes an even greater delight to watch when those players take on each other in isolation. On Tuesday night, that’s exactly what Phoenix Suns star and […]

Heading into their Halloween matchup against the New York Knicks, the Cleveland Cavaliers had revenge on their mind. The Knicks punked the Cavs in the playoffs last year, ending a stellar season on a sour note. Throughout the series, Cleveland was undermanned and only had five viable players to match New York’s overwhelming depth. It […]

The New York Knicks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 109-91 on Tuesday, and Knicks center Mitchell Robinson extended his Knicks “perfect” record even further. Over the last 40 seasons, no Knicks player has had more games where they’ve shot 100 percent more than Robinson. With his 4-4 shooting night over the Cavs, Robinson his 73rd perfect […]

It didn’t take long for Kevin Durant to team Victor Wembanyama a valuable lesson during the first NBA matchup. Switched onto the rookie sensation in the first minute of Tuesday’s game between the San Antonio Spurs and Phoenix Suns, Durant summarily cut off Wembanyama’s drive before swiping down at the ball for an easy steal. […]

On Sunday, Atlanta Hawks fans received a slight cause for concern when it was announced that star point guard Trae Young was on the injury report for Wednesday’s game against the Washington Wizards with Achilles inflammation. However, some users noted that Young had posted a picture of himself on Instagram jumping up and down at […]

Earlier this week, it was announced that the Philadelphia 76ers had traded disgruntled guard James Harden and forward PJ Tucker to the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for a collection of role players and draft picks. Tucker was perhaps the most overlooked part of the deal, as he figures to provide a steady defensive presence […]

The Miami Heat have become a team to be reckoned with in the NBA’s Eastern Conference. Jimmy Butler is America’s favorite NBA anti-hero, and he dressed up as an “emo” character during a preseason press conference. On Halloween, NBA legend and former Heat player Shaquille O’Neal paid tribute to Butler’s pre-Halloween, non-Halloween costume with a […]

Recently, it was announced that star point guard James Harden was being traded from the Philadelphia 76ers to the Los Angeles Clippers. Harden had grown discontented with the Sixers in recent months and will now join a Clippers squad for which talent has never been an issue, featuring the likes of Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have picked up the third-year option on MarJon Beauchamp, according to Eric Nehm of the Athletic. Beauchamp, a second-year small forward on the Bucks, was drafted with the 24th overall pick out of Yakima Valley Community College. After a rookie year that saw him average about five points and two rebounds in […]

On Tuesday evening, the Phoenix Suns will take on the San Antonio Spurs for what will be the team’s second home game of the year. The game will mark the first career matchup between Spurs’ rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama and Suns’ living legend Kevin Durant, and recently, it was revealed that Durant was actually Wembanyama’s […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are off to a 1-3 start and in danger of falling far behind in the NBA’s Western Conference. Blazers fans and players are enjoying the unveiling of the team’s in-season tournament court graphics. The Blazers’ interior defense has come into focus following a demolition job by Sixers star Joel Embiid, who […]

In the early hours of Tuesday morning, it was announced that the Philadelphia 76ers were trading away disgruntled guard James Harden to the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for a combination of draft picks and role players from the Los Angeles bench. The trade to the Clippers marks the reunion of Harden and his former […]

Retirement can take its toll on world-class athletes. Just ask NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal. Shaq hung up his sneakers following the 2011-12 NBA season with the Boston Celtics. He played 20 seasons in the NBA and earned 15 NBA All-Star selections and four championship rings. Nevertheless, Shaquille O’Neal’s admitted he felt miserable after he retired […]

Charles Barkley has some harsh words for the Minnesota Timberwolves big man tandem of Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert. The NBA legend is simply not a believer of that particular frontcourt experiment in the Twin Cities, even calling the Gobert trade one of the “stupidest” ever made. “[Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert] in Minnesota can’t […]

The Brooklyn Nets filled their final open roster spot Tuesday, signing guard Keon Johnson to a two-way contract, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Johnson joins Armoni Brooks and 2023 second-round pick Jalen Wilson as Brooklyn’s two-way players. The 6-foot-4 shooting guard was the 21st pick in the 2021 draft out of Tennessee. He appeared in […]

Halloween has arrived in the NBA which means stars get to show up to work with a costume. Paul George is one of these players who had an unsuspecting attire. The Los Angeles Clippers star entered their game against the Orlando Magic with an outfit that the fans thought was hilarious. He came as the […]

The collective fascination with Victor Wembanyama centers on his combination of size, sharpness and skills. The game’s greatest big men have often featured fantastic footwork with their size, or amazing athleticism for their frame, or supreme skills (shooting, passing) despite their length. However, at 7-foot-3 at least, none have combined the agility, ball handling and […]

On Monday night, the Minnesota Timberwolves suffered their second loss of the young season with a 127-113 defeat at the hands of the Atlanta Hawks. Making matters especially frustrating for Minnesota was the fact that they actually led this game by 21 points well into the third quarter before things fell off the rails, with […]

Cade Cunningham, healthy, bulked-up and playing with a renewed sense of confidence, looks every bit the part of a franchise player. Jalen Duren is in the midst of a major second-year leap, quickly establishing himself as one of basketball’s top prospects on the interior. Alec Burks has been a revelation off the bench, and Jaden […]

On Monday night, it was announced that the Philadelphia 76ers were trading disgruntled star James Harden to the Los Angeles Clippers for a package including draft picks and role players from the Clips bench. The move marked the third time in recent memory that Harden had essentially complained his way to a trade, with the […]

James Harden has finally been traded from the Philadelphia 76ers to the Los Angeles Clippers. Harden leaves Joel Embiid and the Sixers after becoming disgruntled during the summer of 2023. As Philly prepared to send Harden out, the team left him out of the season debut lineup, which caused an investigation by the NBA amid […]

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac won’t be taking the court for the team’s matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night. Earlier on the day, Orlando officially listed him as out, citing rest for the back-to-back contest. In addition to Isaac, Kevon Harris and Trevelin Queen are also marked as out for the Lakers […]

The Milwaukee Bucks’ newly formed star duo of Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo has gotten off to a relatively strong start to the 2023-24 NBA season. The Bucks currently sit at 2-1 on the season, and Lillard bounced back from one of the worst games of his career against the Atlanta Hawks by dropping 25 […]

The James Harden drama in Philly is finally over. The Los Angeles Clippers traded for the disgruntled Philadelphia 76ers star in what many consider a midnight heist. As Harden prepares to make his debut for his new team following the blockbuster trade, we’ll make our bold predictions for the Clippers for the rest of the […]