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Throughout its 35 years of existence, the Charlotte Hornets franchise has had some thrilling highs and some very unforgettable lows. Even then, despite being the team responsible for posting the worst winning percentage in a single season in NBA history, many exciting players have laced up their sneakers for a franchise most known for its […]

NBA legend Dwight Howard is going to be in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as he is part of the 2025 class. After Howard learned that he would be going to the Hall of Fame, he tweeted out that he wants Shaquille O’Neal to be one of the people that walks him out at […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have reached the mountaintop of the Eastern Conference, clinching the playoffs’ number one seed with time to spare. But with the Cavs’ triumph comes a new challenge: how do you finish the regular season strong when there’s seemingly nothing left to play for? The answer, it appears, is rest. As the Cavs […]

The Western Conference standings have been changing every night. While the Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rockets have clinched their spots at the top of the conference, every other team is still jockeying for position. Even more drama was added to the West playoff picture on Wednesday night when the Golden State Warriors suffered arguably […]

One of the biggest storylines heading into this NBA offseason is what the Phoenix Suns will look to do with Kevin Durant. The Suns were recently eliminated from playoff contention, and it certainly wouldn’t be a surprise to see Durant look for greener pastures after one of the biggest failed experiments in recent NBA history. […]

After beating the Phoenix Suns 125-112, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams joked during his postgame media availability that Alex Caruso’s career-high five steals in the box score must be a typo. In his first season with the Thunder, Caruso has elevated the team’s winning mentality as a veteran with a championship pedigree. Alex’s fundamental […]

As the Miami Heat lost a crucial game to the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night which had major play-in tournament implications, the bright side was that it was the return of star Andrew Wiggins from a hamstring injury. It’s been a frustrating Heat stint for Wiggins as he’s missed the last six games where he […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo could be sidelined on Thursday as the Milwaukee Bucks attempt to move closer to securing the Eastern Conference’s fifth seed. The team downgraded the two-time MVP to questionable for their New Orleans Pelicans matchup due to an illness. They initially listed him as probable due to left shoulder tendinopathy. The Bucks are coming […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ season took another hit Wednesday night following a 112-97 home loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in Luka Doncic’s first game back in Dallas since the blockbuster February 2 trade. The defeat marked the Mavericks’ third straight loss, dropping them to 38-42 and placing further strain on their position in the Western […]

The Phoenix Suns season is officially over after Wednesday’s loss, but the Kevin Durant saga will begin. After the franchise attempted to trade him at the trade deadline, it left a sour taste in his mouth. While Durant has one more year left on his contract, likely, he wouldn’t want to play with the Suns […]

The postseason is wide open in the NBA this season. In years past, dynasties ran the league, and fans almost always knew who’d become the champion before the season even started. That is no longer the case, as parity is at an all-time high in the NBA. In the Eastern Conference, the Boston Celtics have […]

Stephen Curry recently made NBA history by becoming the first NBA player to reach 4,000 3-point makes. This gives him a solid cushion to keep the record for quite some time. With the way he has been netting his shots, don’t be surprised if Curry makes a run at 5,000. But for now, it’s safe […]

The Denver Nuggets’ decision to fire Mike Malone caught everyone off guard. Carmelo Anthony, a former Nuggets star, was in the middle of recording an episode of his 7 PM In Brooklyn podcast when he got the news. Positioned perfectly to dissect the firing, Melo quickly began breaking down its implications. “This had to be […]

The Grizzlies host the Timberwolves on Thursday! These two teams are playing well as the regular season ends. This is a big game for playoff seeding out West. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Timberwolves-Grizzlies prediction and pick. The Timberwolves have a 46-33 record and have won five of their last […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams attended Perry High School in Gilbert, Arizona, roughly 22.6 miles from where the Phoenix Suns were officially eliminated from playoff contention Wednesday night. After their 136-120 win against the Los Angeles Lakers, the Thunder beat the Suns 125-112 on the second night of a back-to-back. With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Lu […]

The Pelicans visit the Bucks in Milwaukee on Thursday! The Pelicans are slumping as the season ends, while the Bucks have been playing well. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Pelicans-Bucks prediction and pick. The Pelicans have talent but are in the middle of a lost season. Their record is 21-58, […]

The Detroit Pistons on Thursday announced that third-year guard Jaden Ivey has been cleared for basketball activity, signaling a possible late-season return as the team prepares for its first playoff appearance since 2019. The team shared the update on X, formerly known as Twitter, confirming that Ivey will begin a re-conditioning progression while continuing on-court […]

The Nets host the Hawks on Thursday in Brooklyn! The Hawks are struggling, while the Nets have looked better coming into this game. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Hawks-Nets prediction and pick. The Hawks have some talent, but consistency has been a big issue. They are 37-42 and have lost […]

The Indiana Pacers and Cleveland Cavaliers meet at Gainbridge Fieldhouse for a highly anticipated Eastern Conference matchup. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Cavaliers-Pacers prediction and pick. The Cavaliers are coming off a massive win over the Chicago Bulls after losing to the Sacramento Kings before that. At 63-16, the Cavs […]

Before the Denver Nuggets played their first game since the firing of head coach Michael Malone, Josh Kroenke, the vice chairman of the team’s ownership group, assumed an interim job title and tried to motivate the players. Kroenke, whose father owns the team, attempted to light a proverbial fire under the Nuggets amid a four-game […]

As the Miami Heat prepare for the postseason, the team’s play-in tournament standing has possibly been revealed coming off the 119-111 loss to the Chicago Bulls. While Heat star Tyler Herro has improved drastically this season, there would be a moment in the game that has fans scratching their heads. Miami controlled the game to […]

The Detroit Pistons host the New York Knicks in a potential playoff preview on Thursday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Knicks-Pistons prediction and pick. The Knicks are coming off a brutal loss to the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night. They led for a majority of the game but allowed […]

Now, Carmelo Anthony has officially been nominated for the Hall of Fame. Despite not winning an NBA title, the former Olympian has had a tremendous career. He’s been regarded as one of the best scorers the game has ever seen. His prime was unstoppable, averaging close to 30 points per game. The mid-range, post-up, and […]

The Dallas Mavericks fans are still up in arms about the team trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, and they’re still giving Nico Harrison a hard time. The “Fire Nico” chants were at an all-time high during the Mavericks and Lakers game, and they can be heard from all over the arena. During […]

The Washington Wizards dropped their fourth straight game Wednesday night, falling 122-103 to the Philadelphia 76ers at Capital One Arena. The loss moved Washington to 17-63 on the season, tying the Utah Jazz for the worst record in the NBA. Despite the team’s struggles, rookie forward Alex Sarr delivered a performance that added to his […]

Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors have been on a roll over the past two months following Jimmy Butler’s arrival, but their path to a deep playoff run remains steep. Locked in a tight race to escape the play-in tournament, the Warriors stumbled on Wednesday with a costly 114-111 loss to the struggling San […]

The New York Knicks have only three games remaining this season, and they are still in the process of locking down a playoff seed in the Eastern Conference. But that won’t stop coach Tom Thibodeau from giving key players some much needed rest. Wait, what? That’s right. The plan for Thursday night’s matchup with the […]

DALLAS — The Los Angeles Lakers took care of business on Wednesday night, earning a 112-97 win against the Dallas Mavericks. Luka Doncic stole headlines in his return to Dallas after dropping 45 points on his former team. Mahomes greeted his former teammates after the game, and he also took some time to meet with […]

The Atlanta Hawks franchise is one of the oldest in NBA history, having been around in the league for 74 years. In fact, when the 2023-24 season tips off, it will be the Hawks’ 75th season in existence, marking their diamond anniversary. And in those 75 years, it’s worth celebrating who the greatest players in […]

After the Denver Nuggets fired Michael Malone, there continues to be more to the story, especially regarding Russell Westbrook. When the franchise signed the veteran point guard, there was a level of favoritism towards the All-Star. It was one that the young players didn’t agree with. Although Westbrook has proven to be productive, it still […]

Luka Doncic returned to Dallas for the first time since he was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, and it was an emotional night in the arena. From the beginning, the Mavericks had a tribute video for Doncic, and you could see the tears in his eyes as he watched the fans show him love. […]

The Denver Nuggets recently fired head coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth. It was a shocking decision given how late in the season the firings were announced, and the Nuggets happen to be a legitimate playoff contender. According to Sam Amick and Tony Jones of The Athletic, the Nuggets may have interest in […]

The Denver Nuggets pulled one of the biggest shockers of the season when they fired general manager Calvin Booth and head coach Michael Malone with just three games remaining in the regular season. However, all the follow-up reporting makes it clear why the Nuggets made this move when they did, with the Booth-Malone feud wearing […]

In his first game as the Denver Nuggets’ interim head coach, David Adelman picked up the win, but he was relatively subdued after the milestone victory. With the firing of longtime head coach Michael Malone, Adelman was moved to the end of the bench and named the interim coach for the remainder of the Nuggets’ […]

DALLAS — Luka Doncic led the Los Angeles Lakers to a 112-97 victory against his former team, the Dallas Mavericks, on Wednesday night. It was an emotional return to Dallas for Doncic. Yet, he was able to still score 45 points, something that Lakers head coach JJ Redick called “super-human.” JJ Redick says Luka Doncic’s […]

The Brooklyn Nets thought they had a potential dynasty on their hands when they signed Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant in 2019. But four years later, they entered a full rebuild once Irving requested a trade in the middle of the 2022-23 season. It’s been two years since the Nets moved Irving, but how would […]

With how much talent there is in today’s NBA, establishing a list of the top five players a few years from now would be impossible without a little debate, especially when you take into account the different factors that go into players based on their play and potential. As a way to generate a top […]

The Golden State Warriors thought they could cruise to a victory over the Victor Wembanyama and De’Aaron Fox-less San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night, but disaster struck instead. Despite leading by 12 points going into the fourth quarter, the Warriors collapsed and suffered a heartbreaking 114-111 defeat thanks to a 3-pointer from old friend Harrison […]

At the trade deadline, the Sacramento Kings unexpectedly pulled the trigger by sending away De’Aaron Fox. They also fired 2022-23 NBA Coach of the Year Mike Brown, the same tactician that ended the franchise’s playoff drought. With the franchise making questionable moves, it isn’t surprising that Domantas Sabonis is aiming to sit down with the […]