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The Los Angeles Lakers finished their five-game road trip with a 3-2 record after outclassing the Milwaukee Bucks, 119-95, at Fiserv Forum on Saturday. The Lakers improved to 10-4, including 7-2 on away games. The dynamic duo of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves once again led the charge for the Purple and Gold. Doncic had […]

MIAMI – Miami Heat center Kel’el Ware made a promise to Udonis Haslem after the disappointing outing against the New York Knicks last Friday, saying he will be better in the rematch in a few days. As Ware’s relationship with the Heat legend Haslem is a sight to behold for fans, he lived up to […]

The Chicago Bulls took care of business on the road as they beat the Denver Nuggets, 130-127, at Ball Arena on Monday. The game went down to the wire, but the Bulls displayed composure to complete the upset in one of the league’s toughest venues. Chicago claimed only its second win on the road and […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are on a hot streak, dropping just one of their last six games, and their latest victim was the Dallas Mavericks. But the night’s softest moment came from one their veteran guards. In one quick exchange, the Mike Conley peeled back the curtain on the grind, blending honesty and humor as he […]

After watching the Philadelphia 76ers fall apart in a major way after a series of brutal injuries threw their 2024-25 NBA season off the rails, Tyrese Maxey openly declared that he would up his game to set an example for his teammates, new and old, of what it takes to win. On paper, that’s a […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo was ruled out of the second half of the game between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on Monday after suffering a groin injury. Antetokounmpo left the game with a little over three minutes remaining in the second quarter. He went straight to the locker room and was later […]

Luka Doncic is the gift that keeps on giving for the Los Angeles Lakers. Even when Los Angeles is not playing a game, the Slovenian superstar can still find ways to leave the Purple & Gold and their fans amazed. Just take for example this incredible one-handed heave from 90 feet away that Doncic drained […]

As Philadelphia 76ers fans eagerly tuned in to see Paul George make his 2025-26 season debut against his former team, the Los Angeles Clippers, one name was notably absent from Nick Nurse’s starting lineup: Joel Embiid. Missing his fourth-straight game since November 8 with knee soreness, head coach Nick Nurse was asked about Embiid’s recovery […]

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball has learned to embrace his role as a vocal leader over the years. He makes sure that his voice is being heard—even too literally. The Hornets visited the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on Monday, with Ball spearheading the charge. In the first half, Ball screamed twice to get the […]

The Golden State Warriors and San Antonio Spurs’ recent game was even more intense than it looked. It delivered classic Draymond Green trash talk and also included the Victor Wembanyama injury news that would come afterward, sidelining the Spurs’ superstar. Green later broke down one of the night’s most heated moments on his podcast, The […]

Could Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James be making his season debut tomorrow? It sure seems like that could be the case. After previously being listed as ‘Out’ with sciatica, which has kept him from playing at all so far this season, James has been upgraded by the Lakers to ‘Questionable’ for tomorrow’s home game […]

Fans of the Milwaukee Bucks are holding their breath after Giannis Antetokounmpo suffered a left groin injury in the first half against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday at Rocket Arena. According to ClutchPoints’ Spencer Davies, Antetokounmpo will not return in the second half, dealing the Bucks a massive blow. He grimaced in pain as he […]

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat’s Erik Spoelstra becoming the new head coach for the USA men’s basketball team, there’s no doubt that there is a bevy of talent to choose from in the NBA. As the Heat faced the New York Knicks last Friday and again on Monday night, the games were without guard […]

The Philadelphia 76ers got an extra boost with the return of Paul George on Monday against the Los Angeles Clippers at Xfinity Mobile Arena. George made his debut after recovering from a knee injury, which limited him to just 41 games last season, as he missed the last six weeks of the campaign. He was […]

Los Angeles Clippers star James Harden continues to amaze as an offensive force in the NBA. He entered Monday needing just a point to join an extremely exclusive group of NBA players with at least 28,000 points in the league. He finally did early in the contest, as the former NBA Most Valuable Player attacked […]

The New Orleans Pelicans had a negative injury update to share about star forward Zion Williamson ahead of Monday’s matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Williamson is going through the seventh year of his NBA career. Fitness and injury issues have limited his ability to be on the court for the Pelicans, lowering his superstar […]

Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James is the last player Austin Reaves is worried about adapting to at the start of his 23rd NBA season. As James inches closer to his 2025-26 Lakers debut, Reaves discussed the advantages that await LeBron in his first full season alongside Luka Doncic. For Reaves, James will have no […]

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat’s rebounding numbers costing the team games, as some are looking at Kel’el Ware to bring a boost to that aspect of the game, he’s been receiving some key advice behind the scenes. Heat legend Udonis Haslem would share the conversation he had with Ware after Friday’s loss against the […]

Houston Rockets All-Star Alperen Sengun has no reservations over handing the ball to Kevin Durant at the end of games. After Durant scored 30+ points in two Rockets victories against the Portland Blazers (140-116) and against the Orlando Magic in overtime, Sengun knows Kevin’s preparation and track record in clutch situations. Sengun also know he […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have gotten back on track recently, picking up wins over the New Orleans Pelicans and Milwaukee Bucks over the weekend to help shake off last week’s blowout road loss vs the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Lakers currently sit at 10-4, good for fourth place in the Western Conference, and are awaiting […]

From being the hunters to the hunted, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell is feeling the difference on a personal level in 2025-26. Mitchell is having one of the most surprising starts in the NBA this season. From a third-string guard to one of the Thunder’s main facilitators, Ajay’s ascension has head coach Mark Daigneault […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard Ben Saraf sprained his left ankle on Saturday while playing in a G League game with the Long Island Nets and will be reevaluated in 10 days, the team announced on Monday. Saraf started Brooklyn’s first five games at point guard. The Israeli floor general showed flashes but struggled to produce […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have already dealt with some rough injuries early in the season, and they keep taking hits. The latest injury is to Derrick Jones Jr., and he is expected to miss extended time because of a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his right knee, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania and Tomer Azerly […]

The San Antonio Spurs have cooled off a bit after their hot start to the season, recently dropping two straight home games to the Golden State Warriors before rebounding on Sunday vs the Sacramento Kings. The Spurs won that game without superstar Victor Wembanyama in the lineup due to a calf injury, and on Monday, […]

LeBron James has done it all in the NBA. It’s safe to say that he has lived up to the hype, proving that he is indeed the best basketball player in the world. While James did exercise his player option this year, there are plenty of rumors about his future. Although retirement is an option, […]

While Detroit Pistons All-Star Cade Cunningham was opening up to Kevin Durant, the Houston Rockets All-Star, he shared a funny story about the NBA lottery heading into his draft night. As the teams to win the No. 1 pick were narrowed to the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Houston Rockets, and the Detroit Pistons, Cunningham revealed he […]

Recently, the New Orleans Pelicans fired head coach Willie Green amid their disastrous 2-11 start to the 2025-26 NBA season. The Pelicans entered this season with the pressure on after trading their first round pick this past June, and so far, it’s looking like they may have given up a potentially hugely valuable asset. Now, […]

Recently, the Dallas Mavericks made headlines by firing general manager Nico Harrison, nine months after he infamously traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis, who is currently dealing with an injury. The move had some wondering whether or not the Mavericks’ next regime would look to embrace a full-on […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are currently in a rough patch, as the on-court product has not looked well, and off the court, things look like a mess as well. After their loss against the Los Angeles Lakers, Willie Green was relieved of his duties as head coach, which felt like it was bound to happen […]

A fan who went viral for charging at Donovan Mitchell during an Oct. 25 Cleveland Cavaliers-Brooklyn Nets matchup in Brooklyn received a harsh punishment. According to Cleveland.com’s Chris Fedor, the fan has been banned from attending any event at Barclays Center and all league-related events (NBA, WNBA, G League and 2K) that take place at […]

The Detroit Pistons have been arguably the biggest surprise story in the NBA this year, currently leading the Eastern Conference with an 11-2 record. While Cade Cunningham has missed the last couple of games due to injury, the team has showcased its depth in winning both without him, expanding its lead over the rest of […]

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant suffered a calf strain in a loss to the Cleveland Cavs on Saturday. In the 106-100 loss, Morant exited the game in the first quarter and was ruled out for the night. He’s expected to miss two weeks. Then, Morant will be re-evaluated, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. “Grizzlies say […]

The mark of a successful team is one that has a sturdy enough foundation to withstand the temporary loss of their best players. The scorching-hot Detroit Pistons are proving that they are not defined solely by their star duo, earning victories over both the Chicago Bulls and Philadelphia 76ers without guard Cade Cunningham and center […]

The Utah Jazz walked into their matchup against the Chicago Bulls expecting drama, but no one predicted this kind of spark. Jazz head coach Will Hardy erupted after a bizarre delay-of-game technical, turning the exchange with officials into instant viral fuel. The Bulls bench watched as the moment unfolded. The Jazz-Bulls game intensity was already […]

The minds over at Nike are constantly at work in trying to create new ways to draw attention towards some of their biggest sponsored athletes. Known for iconic marketing campaigns featuring the likes of Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, and of course, Michael Jordan, Miami Heat star Tyler Herro makes an appearance in their latest spot […]

Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. is beginning a new chapter in his basketball journey. Following his offseason trade from the Denver Nuggets, that means figuring out how to fit into a team that doesn’t feature Nikola Jokic. Many, including Porter Jr., assumed his new role with the rebuilding Nets would entail a drastic uptick […]

The Golden State Warriors have been rolling as of late, winning their third straight game on Sunday evening on the road against the New Orleans Pelicans. This was an all-around team effort from the Warriors, with Moses Moody leading the way with 32 points and Jimmy Butler pitching in 18 to go along with 10 […]

Recently, the Dallas Mavericks fired general manager Nico Harrison, signaling to some that the team was throwing in the towel on his “vision” of winning a championship with Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis at the helm. Davis is currently out of the lineup due to injury, and many fans have been floating potential trade scenarios […]

The conversation around the Golden State Warriors and Draymond Green took a sharp turn this week after Kenyon Martin’s comments about Green’s toughness resurfaced. Martin did not hold back. He questioned Green’s reputation, calling him a “fake tough guy” and insisting that the forward only picks spots where he knows no real threat exists. It […]