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It is difficult to be a supporter of the Brooklyn Nets these days as they continue to languish at the bottom of the NBA. They are on pace to miss the playoffs for the third straight season. On Thursday, Brooklyn’s ineptitude was on full display against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Barclays Center. It quickly […]

With Cade Cunningham firing on all cylinders throughout the season, the Detroit Pistons have emerged as a major force in the current campaign. They currently lead the Eastern Conference with a 49-19 record. A similar uptrend has also been evident with the Toronto Raptors, who finished last season 11th in the East but are currently […]

Many were thrilled when it was revealed that the NBA is set to have a vote on allowing expansion in Las Vegas and Seattle by the 2028-2029 season. Adding more squads has long been a hot topic in the NBA, and now, it could finally become a reality. The last time the league had a […]

In their rich history, the Boston Celtics have won 18 NBA titles, the most of any team in history. Robert Parish was there for three of those championships (1981, 1984, and 1986). The 1986 team stands out for its historic 40-1 home record. Recently, Parish was asked about who would win a game between the […]

As Paul George nears a return from his 25-game suspension following a violation of the NBA’s anti-drug program, there still exists a level of vagueness behind the actual reason for his suspension. The NBA simply stated that the suspension was classified as a first-time offense under the collective bargaining agreement and did not disclose the […]

The LA Clippers have been toying with different lineups since the NBA trade deadline as the team looks for ways to incorporate their newest players. Darius Garland, Bennedict Mathurin, and Isaiah Jackson all joined the Clippers through trades during deadline week, as James Harden and Ivica Zubac were surprisingly shipped out in the process. On […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Washington Wizards/Monumental Basketball president Michael Winger said on Jan. 22 that the organization will evaluate which young players it will keep long-term over the coming months, and second-year guard Bub Carrington showed why he should stick around on Tuesday. The 20-year-old tallied a season-high 30 points (12-16 FG, 6-8 3-point) with four […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have formally opened the bidding process for a new jersey patch sponsor beginning with the 2026–27 NBA season and beyond. It signals the end of their current five-year agreement with Bibigo, which began in 2021 and was valued at over $100 million. The franchise released a press release inviting bids for […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James trended Monday for a monstrous dunk against the Houston Rockets. But now a potential future venture appears to be dunking on him. James’ vision of becoming an NBA owner took a major hit on Wednesday. James’ partnership with Fenway Sports Group appeared to be eyeing Las Vegas for a […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Egor Demin underwent a non-surgical procedure to address his season-ending plantar fascia injury. The No. 8 pick said the procedure was successful and that he’s focused on getting his body prepared for the start of next season. “Everything went well,” Demin said. “Now it’s just the process of rehab and getting back […]

The Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors are in the middle of a competitive battle on ESPN. The Celtics are at home playing in front of a sold-out crowd against a Warriors team without Steph Curry due to his injury. Another popular name, Kristaps Porzingis, is back in TD Garden after playing two incredible seasons […]

As the season draws to a close, the Chicago Bulls have some decisions to make. Mostly, what to do with their new players from the seven trades in February. Who to keep? Who to do away with? If one were to ask former player-turned-analyst Stacey King, he would say Leonard Miller needs to stay put. […]

As news of a future NBA expansion nears, Bill Simmons has cast doubt. For years, there have been rumors that the NBA would expand to 32 teams, with Las Vegas and Seattle often discussed as potential sites. Now, with an expansion vote forthcoming, it appears that the rumors can officially become reality. But any expansion […]

Recently, one of the major talking points of the NBA has been whether or not the Miami Heat violated some of basketball’s unwritten rules when center Bam Adebayo scored 83 points in a game against the Washington Wizards, passing Kobe Bryant for second-most of all time. Many critics have pointed to Adebayo’s 43 free throw […]

De’Aaron Fox spent the first seven and a half years of his NBA career with the Sacramento Kings. 13 months after a trade to the San Antonio Spurs, there is no doubt about where the two-time All-Star’s focus lies, including when he returns to his former home. “Nah, it’s just another game for me,” Fox […]

Once again, the Milwaukee Bucks find themselves at a crossroads with their biggest star in the form of Giannis Antetokounmpo. With just 14 games remaining and Milwaukee sitting at 28-40, 6.5 games behind the final Play-In spot, reports suggest that the Bucks are looking to shut him down and prioritize his health with the season […]

Tracy McGrady voiced opposition to potential NBA expansion as the league prepares for a board of governors meeting next week, where Las Vegas and Seattle are expected to be discussed as possible new markets. Speaking on the latest episode of Cousins with Vince Carter & Tracy McGrady, McGrady questioned whether the league currently has enough […]

The Golden State Warriors have “cautious optimism” that Stephen Curry will return before the end of March as the team continues to navigate a critical stretch of the regular season. Golden State (33-35) is set to face the Boston Celtics (45-23) on Wednesday at TD Garden, with tipoff scheduled for 4:00 p.m. PT on ESPN. […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder could continue its five-game road trip by facing the Brooklyn Nets without three starters — All-Star Chet Holmgren, Isaiah Hartenstein, and Lu Dort. After beating the Orlando Magic clinched a playoff berth for the Thunder, becoming the first team to do so this season, while stretching its winning streak to eight. […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are reportedly at a crossroads with star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, including how to approach the rest of the season. With only a handful of games remaining in the regular season, the Bucks are slipping further behind the Charlotte Hornets for the final play-in spot. Amidst increasing lottery odds, the Bucks have reportedly […]

Deandre Ayton has had a mixed start to his career with the Los Angeles Lakers, and much of that is down to his new role on the team. Used to being the focal point on offense, it is no secret that Ayton has had his struggles being the defensive lynchpin on an offensively stacked roster. […]

A major talking point heading into this NBA draft cycle revolves around who will be the number one overall pick, with three candidates having distinguished themselves from the pack. Those players are all freshmen: Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson, BYU small forward AJ Dybantsa, and Duke power forward Cameron Boozer. Recently, Boozer’s father Carlos, who […]

LeBron James delivered a memorable off-court moment following the Los Angeles Lakers 100–92 victory over the Houston Rockets on Monday night. As James made his way back to the locker room, a young fan called out with a simple request. “LeBron, can you sign my shoe?!” The child’s father quickly chimed in. “Say please.” “Please!” […]

In what was widely expected move, NBA commissioner Adam Silver acknowledged that the league was taking steps toward expansion with teams potentially coming to Seattle and Las Vegas. Assuming everything happens, it would create an imbalance of teams in what’s considered the Western Conference. But Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green believes he has the […]

Phoenix Suns legend Kevin Johnson offered a notable perspective on Devin Booker’s playing style, drawing a comparison to Los Angeles Lakers icon Jerry West during a recent interview. Speaking with DJ Siddiqi of Ratings, Johnson initially framed the comparison in an unconventional way before settling on West as the most fitting parallel. Johnson emphasized Booker’s […]

Kevin Durant is not expected to finish his career in Seattle, even as the NBA moves closer toward potential expansion that could bring a franchise back to the city. The league is reportedly targeting both Las Vegas and Seattle for expansion, with a board of governors meeting scheduled next week where an initial vote is […]

BOSTON– This latest six-game road trip is basically a condensed reunion tour for Golden State Warriors center Kristaps Porzingis. With stops in New York, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, and Dallas, Porzingis is hitting the town of every team he’s been with across his decade in the NBA. But this latest stop in Boston, the city where […]

Oklahoma City Thunder veteran Alex Caruso attempted to make a defensive stop in a unique way during the second quarter of Tuesday’s 113-108 win against the Orlando Magic. Caruso used his shoe to block Tristan da Silva, who was driving to the rim for a layup. Caruso received a technical foul, and the Magic were […]

Executives, scouts, and NBA personnel have been preparing for the 2026 NCAA Tournament for quite some time. All eyes are on the 2026 NBA Draft, which could just go down as the best draft class in NBA history, especially given the amount of star potential that exists. From Darryn Peterson to AJ Dybantsa to Cameron […]

Over the course of his career, New York Knicks wing Josh Hart has become the ultimate glue guy, similar to former Golden State Warriors champion Andre Iguodala. Knicks head coach Mike Brown was an assistant coach on those Warriors teams when Andre Iguodala was helping them win titles, and he sees the similarities between Iguodala […]

The Golden State Warriors have gone to battle since the All-Star break without Stephen Curry, as he continues to nurse a knee injury. It seems like Curry could be close to making a return to the court as the Warriors try to make a push late in the season, as he was seen taking shots […]

On Tuesday evening, the Detroit Pistons continued their winning ways with a blowout road win over the Washington Wizards. It was a monster game for big man Jalen Duren in this one, who scored a career high of 36 points in the road victory. After the game, Duren turned the spotlight to his teammates in […]

Dennis Schroder started the season with the Sacramento Kings, and the hope was that they would be a competitive team in a loaded Western Conference. That did not happen early, and at the trade deadline, the Kings made the decision to trade Schroder and Keon Ellis to the Cleveland Cavaliers, and both players are in […]

On Tuesday evening, the New York Knicks kept up their winning ways with a comfortable home victory over the Indiana Pacers. The Knicks played this game without star point guard Jalen Brunson, who was dealing with a neck injury, meaning other players had to step into bigger roles. One of those players was wing Josh […]

On Tuesday evening, the San Antonio Spurs kept up their winning ways with a blowout road victory over the Sacramento Kings. The win gave the Spurs their 19th victory in their last 21 tries, and allowed them to keep pace with the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference. In this one, the Spurs had […]

The New Orleans Pelicans face the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night, and Dejounte Murray once again sits at the center of the injury report. While Murray was listed as questionable due to illness, putting the Pelicans guard in focus as the team looks to win back-to-back games, he has since been upgraded to available. […]

The Charlotte Hornets resumed their winning ways on Tuesday evening with a blowout victory over the Miami Heat. The win allowed Charlotte to hold steady in the number 10 position in the East, and LaMelo Ball was dominant, scoring 30 points to go along with 13 assists in the win. After the game, the NBA […]

The Sacrament0 Kings suffered another tough loss as Doug Christie and his squad fell to the San Antonio Spurs, 132-104, in a game that quickly slipped away. This Kings season continues to spiral, and Victor Wembanyama’s presence only made the gap more obvious. During the game, cameras caught Christie on the bench ripping smelling salts […]

One of the biggest questions heading into this NBA draft cycle is who will be the number one overall pick. There are several candidates for the distinction, including BYU forward AJ Dybantsa, Duke forward Cameron Boozer, and Kansas guard Darryn Peterson. One of the major talking points regarding Peterson is his perceived lack of availability […]