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LOS ANGELES – Before electing to bring back their entire roster for the 2023-24 season, the Los Angeles Clippers were in trade talks to acquire now-Portland Trail Blazers guard Malcolm Brogdon from the Boston Celtics. In fact, a deal was agreed upon and nearly sent the guard to Los Angeles in June 2023 before it […]

The Golden State Warriors looked solid in their season opener without Draymond Green, but they ultimately fell 108-104 at home to the Phoenix Suns. While they were hoping to have Green back during the first week of the 2023-24 season, this no longer appears to be the case due to the veteran star continuing to […]

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade enjoyed a terrific NBA career that lasted 17 seasons. He’s a 13-time All-Star and will be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in August 2023. While Wade is now venturing into ownership with the Utah Jazz and Chicago Sky, his wife is always alongside him. In this post, we’re […]

An offseason of unpredictability and torment has quickly turned into major question marks for the Philadelphia 76ers at the start of the 2023-24 season. Reigning league MVP Joel Embiid remains the face of the franchise, yet James Harden’s status with the organization remains the dominant storyline across the NBA. In wake of all the drama […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks are once again one of the favorites to win the Eastern Conference after getting booted in the first round by the Miami Heat in five games even though they were the No. 1 seed. The hype is valid as the Bucks made a blockbuster trade to acquire superstar Damian […]

NBA star Kawhi Leonard of the Los Angeles Clippers has proven to basketball enthusiasts that he’s not merely a powerhouse on the court but also an astute student of the game, drawing inspiration from the remarkable talents in the WNBA. Leonard has been seen incorporating the step-through move into his game, a strategic tactic involving […]

A pair of first-round picks are under contract with the Brooklyn Nets for at least one more season. Following their loss in the opening game of the 2023-24 season, the Nets announced on Thursday that they have exercised the fourth-year team options for guard Cam Thomas and center Day’Ron Sharpe. Brooklyn added both Thomas and […]

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 126-119 on Wednesday night. The game still provided hope for Spurs fans with Victor Wembanyama making his NBA regular season debut. Wembanyama caught the attention of Mavs star Luka Doncic, who shared his thoughts on the Spurs rookie following the game. “He’s going to be amazing. He […]

The basketball world at large is fading the Philadelphia 76ers coming into the 2023-24 NBA season. As if last year’s playoff failure that undid a season full of positivity and growth wasn’t enough, the Sixers are once again dealing with a star guard holding out and demanding a trade. While they are more equipped mentally […]

Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden has been criticized many times over the years for his work ethic. But, The Beard just had a very intense offseason where he was focused on getting better and helping a team towards a championship, whether it’s the Sixers or Los Angeles Clippers. As reported by Chris Haynes of Bleacher […]

After defeating the Golden State Warriors on opening night, the Phoenix Suns are prepared to be shorthanded in their battle against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, All-Stars Devin Booker and Bradley Beal have been ruled out against the Lakers due to foot and back injuries, respectively. Both players […]

The highly anticipated debut of Victor Wembanyama was spoiled a bit by foul trouble, but the final results of the No. 1 overall pick’s stat line should leave a smile on Spurs fans’ faces. 26 years after the debut of franchise legend Tim Duncan, Victor Wembanyama finished with an eerily similar stat line in his […]

Brooklyn Nets fans spent a large portion of the last two seasons calling for Cam Thomas to receive a more prominent role. They got their wish Wednesday, and once again, Thomas delivered in emphatic fashion. The third-year Net set an NBA record for points off the bench in a season-opener, scoring 36 on 13-of-21 shooting […]

Will the Chicago Bulls and DeMar DeRozan agree to a contract extension? Bulls fans won’t like the latest update on the situation, as reported by Shams Charania on FanDuel TV’s Run It Back. “When you think about the future of the Bulls, they have Zach LaVine locked in long-term. They give Nikola Vucevic a three-year […]

The New Orleans Pelicans began the 2023-24 season with a bang on Wednesday night, beating the Ja Morant-less Memphis Grizzlies by a score of 111-104. While CJ McCollum led the charge with 24 points, Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram both impressed as well, combining for 42 points. While health has prevented the league and its […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will kick off their 2023-24 season against the Milwaukee Bucks. Joel Embiid and the Sixers will get the first look at the league’s new superstar tandem of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard but there’s one Philly player whose status is on everyone’s mind, so let’s answer the question. Is James Harden playing […]

The Toronto Raptors outlasted the Minnesota Timberwolves to win their first game of the season. By a score of 97-94, they began the Darko Rajakovic era off on the right foot. Dennis Schroder had himself a very impressive game. One of the biggest storylines heading into the Raptors’ season was concern about their play at […]

A total of 11 games featuring 22 teams were played on Wednesday night, but every basketball fan’s attention was drawn to one game in particular. Victor Wembanyama made his long awaited NBA debut with the San Antonio Spurs and he did so facing off against Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks. Two high-level international players […]

The NBA season is officially underway and opening week carries on with a Pacific division showdown between the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers. Our NBA odds series continues with a Suns-Lakers prediction and pick. After a tough opening night loss to the Denver Nuggets, the Los Angeles Lakers aim to rebound in their home […]

Xavier University has agreed to a contract extension with head basketball coach Sean Miller, adding two years to his previous deal, according to John Fanta of Fox Sports. The extension means Sean Miller’s contract as head coach of the Xavier basketball program runs through the 2028-2029 season, according to Fanta. He had a very successful […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry and his brand with Under Armour have found their first signee in Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox. Curry posted to social media to share his excitement about Fox getting an endorsement deal with his brand. On his X (formerly known as Twitter) account, the Warriors legend welcomed the Kings […]

The NBA season is officially underway and opening week carries on with an in-conference matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and Milwaukee Bucks. Our NBA odds series continues with a 76ers-Bucks prediction and pick. It appears that the Philadelphia 76ers enter this new season with more questions than answers. They are specifically surrounding former MVP James Harden. […]

The Chicago Bulls didn’t start the season opener the way they wanted, losing to the Oklahoma City Thunder by 20 points. After the game, conversations in the locker room between the players were happening, and the players asked head coach Billy Donovan if they could continue talking, as Donovan explained via NBCSBulls. "I don't know […]

The Sacramento Kings surprised the NBA world by winning 48 games last season and earning the Pacific Division crown. The latter, in particular, is no mean feat, as that division houses the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, Phoenix Suns, and Golden State Warriors — teams that all made the postseason in 2023. Now, analysts […]

There are a lot of sports agents out there, but not many have the public persona that Rich Paul does. Paul, who is well-known for his high-profile friendship with LeBron James, has built up quite a list of strong connections in the NBA. Still, that doesn’t mean that every word that comes out of his […]

Marking a dominant start to their 35th season, the Orlando Magic cruised to a convincing victory over the Houston Rockets with a final score of 116-86 on Wednesday night. The win underscored the Magic’s renewed approach, emphasizing both notable player performances and their much-improved defensive efforts. Here are the three key takeaways: The Magic defense […]

A matchup between Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant is always must-see television. After all, it’s not too often that these two future Hall of Famers, and two of the best small forwards to ever grace an NBA court, square off against each other. But for the past few […]

Breaking news from the 2023-24 NBA season: Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic is still awesome. The Mavs guard dropped a historic triple-double in a 126-119 win over the San Antonio Spurs, outshining Victor Wembanyama’s NBA debut. After the game, Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich joked that for Doncic, the incredible night was just “average.” Doncic […]

The Charlotte Hornets struggled no matter where they played last season, but their home record, where they only managed to win 13 out of 41 games, was truly embarrassing. However, in the 2023-24 season, it looks like the Hornets are intent on making things different. Charlotte beat the Atlanta Hawks in a tight game in […]

The addition of Jrue Holiday this past offseason made the Boston Celtics one of the favorites, if not the frontrunner, to win the 2024 NBA championship. After all, Holiday, in addition to bringing some much-needed championship experience to the team, essentially serves as the upgraded version of Marcus Smart. However, on the surface, it seems […]

In the arena where he used to be the most beloved player, Kristaps Porzingis shined. He helped lead his Boston Celtics to a close win over the New York Knicks in Madison Square Garden, 108-104. Porzingis has gotten booed relentlessly since requesting a trade from the Knicks, who he last played for in 2018. Now […]

The Chicago Bulls’ 2023-24 NBA season is only one game old, but the team is already in mid-season form when it comes to drama and fighting. In the team’s 124-104 opening night loss to the Oklahoman City Thunder, star center Nikola Vucevic and head coach Billy Donovan got into it on the bench, and after […]

The Victor Wembanyama era has finally begun in the National Basketball Association — the French phenom was excellent in his Spurs debut on Wednesday night, scoring 15 points in 23 minutes in a losing effort against the Dallas Mavericks. Despite San Antonio falling 126-119, Wembanyama’s debut drew high praise from across the basketball world — […]

Would the most unstoppable NBA player be a combination of Stephen Curry’s shooting and Shaquille O’Neal’s size and strength? Or does he have the scoring abilities of Michael Jordan and the passing of Magic Johnson? Asking analysts and experts to create the greatest NBA player will always lead to bias. However, if you ask an […]

The Indiana Pacers and coach Rick Carlisle have agreed on a multi-year contract extension, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Rick Carlisle’s Pacers started the season with a 143-120 win over the Washington Wizards, and he is being rewarded with the contract extension. He is three wins away from 900 in his career. This is […]

The Los Angeles Clippers likely have three future Hall of Fame players on their roster, yet LA’s championship window is closing fast as it enters season five of the Paul George/Kawhi Leonard era. The Clippers added Russell Westbrook to the mix last February, but the trio played in only 10 games together and only Westbrook […]

The Charlotte Hornets not only came away with a win in their first game of the season, but they showed what can be expected moving forward. That is, a solid, well-rounded starting five and influx of talented young guys. Speaking of which, the two cornerstones of the franchise showed up and triggered key runs to […]

Derrick Rose made his debut for the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night against the New Orleans Pelicans, and despite getting a lout ovation from the crowd when he checked in for the first time, he made it clear that he is too upset about the 111-104 loss to appreciate it too much. “It would have […]

The Charlotte Hornets kicked off the 2023-24 season in style with a win over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night, 116-110. After trailing by 11 points at one point in the game, the Hornets rallied back to turn the game around. All five starters scored in double figures and even managed to snag at least […]