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The Houston Rockets have plenty of talent, but their players lack discipline and effort. This undermines the natural abilities and the Rockets’ attempts at building a dominant young core. And, while no player’s development is exactly predictable, Houston’s face of the franchise takes one step forward and two steps back every other week. Shooting guard […]

Do you remember when Kyrie Irving said that he had no intention of leaving Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets? He uttered these words just last summer when he opted into his player option with the Nets for the 2022-23 season. Well, little did we know that that promise actually had an expiration date. Kyrie […]

With the February 9th trade deadline getting closer and closer, the clock is ticking for teams to make any final big moves. On the other hand, organizations such as the San Antonio Spurs could be sellers at the deadline. With some veterans on the roster, the Spurs might be willing to trade them for draft […]

All eyes are on LeBron James as he is set to surpass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time scoring record. However, Russell Westbrook has been in a lot of conversations as the trade deadline is this Thursday. The Los Angeles Lakers are more than likely to keep Russ, as he has done a great job filling the role […]

Chicago Bulls defensive ace Alex Caruso has missed two straight games with a foot injury. The last time he played was back on February 2nd against the Charlotte Hornets, when he finished with seven points, three rebounds, one assist, and one steal in the 114-98 Bulls win. So when the Bulls visit FedExForum on Tuesday […]

LeBron James is on the brink of history. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar could very well break Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s long-standing all-time scoring record on Tuesday when LA hosts the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Crypto.com Arena. There’s no doubt that James has envisioned this momentous occasion many times in the past and right now, it’s […]

It has been four years since Klay Thompson took part in the NBA All-Star Game. The Golden State Warriors star will be missing out on the festivities yet again this season after failing to make a big enough impact to be voted in as an All-Star for what would have been the sixth time in […]

Chicago Bulls star shooting guard DeMar DeRozan put together a fairly forgettable performance against the San Antonio Spurs on Monday. He scored 19 points — on 8-for-17 shooting from the field and 0-for-1 behind the three-point arc — dished out five assists and came up with one steal in a decisive 128-104 Bulls win. Still, […]

The Brooklyn Nets indeed aren’t done making moves before the trade deadline after sending Kyrie Irving to the Dallas Mavericks earlier this week. Unfortunately for both the Sacramento Kings and league die-hards across the globe, though, their next trade seems poised to involve a different Brooklyn forward than Kevin Durant. The Kings are “finalizing” a […]

LeBron James is on the verge of passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer. He believes he’s already passed Michael Jordan in the GOAT debate. “I’m gonna let everybody else decide where (the scoring record) puts me,” LeBron told Southern California News Group. “It’s not for me to say now, ‘OK I’m […]

The Nets ruled out Spencer Dinwiddie and Dorian Finney-Smith Tuesday vs. the Phoenix Suns Tuesday due to a coach’s decision. Both players are expected to arrive in Brooklyn for physicals Tuesday after being acquired as part of the Kyrie Irving trade. The duo will likely debut Thursday vs. the Chicago Bulls. Ben Simmons will return […]

Atlanta Hawks point guard Dejounte Murray starred against Nikola Jokić and the Denver Nuggets on Saturday. He scored 28 points — on 10-for-21 shooting from the field and 3-for-8 from three — dished out ten assists, blocked two shots, and came up with a steal in the 128-108 Hawks loss. So when the Hawks travel […]

A potential trade sending Kevin Durant to the Boston Celtics has been rumored for years now, but it’ll likely remain a fantasy. Ahead of the February 9th trade deadline, there were reports of the reigning Eastern Conference champions showing interest in Durant, yet those talks have been dismissed by many. Boston was checking on Durant’s […]

The Brooklyn Nets have reportedly told inquiring teams that they do not plan to trade Kevin Durant ahead of Thursday’s deadline, per Adrian Wojnarowski. Durant and Brooklyn are having on-going conversations about the direction of the Nets. But barring unforeseen circumstances, it appears likely that KD will remain in Brooklyn. Kevin Durant has been been […]

No athlete in professional sports has ever lived up to the hype quite like LeBron James. On the cover of Sports Illustrated as a high school junior in 2002, dubbed the “heir to Air Jordan,” James is on the precipice of breaking perhaps the NBA’s most hallowed record some two decades later—just the latest awe-inspiring […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are one of the coldest teams in the NBA right now. Memphis has won just two out of its last ten contests — only the rebuilding San Antonio Spurs have a worse record over this span — and is currently riding a three-game losing streak. But considering the Grizzlies’ reputation for uber-physical […]

The Dallas Mavericks made a serious splash on Sunday, pulling off a blockbuster trade for Kyrie Irving to give Luka Doncic a legitimate co-star. However, it appears they’re not quite done re-shaping the roster. Per ESPN, the Mavs are actively shopping three players: JaVale McGee, Tim Hardaway Jr, and Christian Wood. McGee was expected to […]

Charlotte Hornets point guard Terry Rozier is on the Los Angeles Lakers list of targets ahead of the NBA trade deadline, according to Yahoo Sports insider Jake Fischer. “Rozier’s name has been mentioned in various concepts,” reports Fischer, “particularly with the Lakers and [Minnesota] Timberwolves….” With the L.A. striking out on eight-time All-Star Kyrie Irving, […]

CAMDEN, NJ — The Philadelphia 76ers don’t have much time to mourn their recent loss to the New York Knicks. A huge matchup with the Boston Celtics awaits them. It’s the perfect chance for the Sixers to prove that their recent stretch of success is more than just beating up on inferior teams. The Celtics […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are playing some good basketball these days, and with the NBA’s trade deadline looming, it doesn’t appear Daryl Morey wants to mess with the team chemistry. Sitting at his chair as president of basketball operations, things look promising for Daryl Morey, and as he looks at the pool of players who may […]

The Chicago Bulls have had a tumultuous season in the NBA’s Eastern Conference, and the team is reportedly going to play out the rest of the season with a very similar roster to what they have today ahead of the trade deadline. “The impression from other teams is the Chicago Bulls are going to keep […]

With the February 9th NBA trade deadline only two days away, many of the league’s players and executives have their attention turned to the Toronto Raptors organization. Despite heading into the 2022-23 campaign with legitimate playoff expectations, the Raptors own just the 11th-best record in the Eastern Conference. And because the team has drastically underperformed, […]

Dallas Mavericks PF/C Maxi Kleber is expected to rejoin the team after the All-Star break, per Tim MacMahon. Kleber is recovering from surgery to repair a torn hamstring. Dallas will benefit from his presence in the post upon his return. Maxi Kleber signed an extension with Dallas ahead of the 2022-2023 season. The Mavs value […]

Miami Heat point guard Kyle Lowry has been the subject of trade rumors with the deadline on the horizon. The Heat were initially hesitant to deal Lowry away. However, recent reports suggests that Miami will consider a trade. But Lowry received a troubling injury update on Tuesday, as he’s expected to miss the next 3 […]

David Hopkinson, the president and COO of MSG Sports, said the company is considering selling a minority stake in the New York Knicks and New York Rangers. He said MSG has no plans to sell the teams themselves but “we would certainly not rule out selling a minority stake in the Knicks or the Rangers,” […]

It’s been a while since we have seen Jae Crowder on a basketball court. Crowder hasn’t played for the Phoenix Suns all season, with both sides mutually agreeing with the decision. Even with the lack of action, that hasn’t stopped other teams from inquiring about the availability of the forward via trade. One of those […]

The NBA trade deadline is almost upon us, but the Boston Celtics still haven’t made a move. However, there are rumblings of Celtics forward Grant Williams being dealt before the Feb. 9 deadline, per CelticsBlog’s Keith Smith. Smith says “chatter” regarding a potential trade involving Williams is starting to pick up. Smith even discussed Williams’ […]

Candace Parker has been breaking barriers ever since she set foot on a basketball court. Now, she is doing so in the television booth. Parker, a two-time WNBA champion, will serve as one of the analysts for the NBA all-star game along with Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green. She will be the first woman […]

Fred VanVleet could soon be moving down the border with this name starting to get serious buzz ahead of this week’s NBA trade deadline. The Toronto Raptors guard is said to be on the radars of the Los Angeles Clippers and the Phoenix Suns, two playoff contenders who are each looking to boost their backcourt. […]

The NBA Trade Deadline is quickly approaching and the one team that everyone across the league is keeping an eye on is the Toronto Raptors. With no clear direction, will they blow up their roster or stand pat? It remains to be seen. Regardless, one player, in particular, who is garnering a ton of interest […]

Don’t count out All-Star guard Kyrie Irving landing with the Los Angeles Lakers just yet. Despite being traded to the Dallas Mavericks this week, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst notes that if the Lakers decide to keep embattled guard Russell Westbrook on the roster rather than trading him, that the salary cap relief provided by his expiring […]

The Golden State Warriors aren’t one to typically make a lot of moves at the NBA Trade Deadline and even with the team struggling to find consistency this season, veteran Draymond Green doesn’t expect things to be any different this time around. Via Anthony Slater: “We’ve never been a team that moves much at the […]

The NBA’s Trade Deadline is just two days away, and Fred VanVleet’s name continues to arise in trade talks around the league. A potential Toronto Raptors-Orlando Magic trade would reportedly involve Jalen Suggs, according to Action Network’s Matt Moore. Although the Magic sit in 13th place in the Eastern Conference, they reached the 20-win threshold […]

Luka Doncic is reportedly excited about the Dallas Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving trade. Although this may go without saying, Irving’s reputation precedes him. There are at least 3 fan bases that are not fans of Kyrie. But Luka is feeling “positive vibes” according to Shams Charania. “The biggest thing is how does Luka Doncic feel about the […]

The Miami Heat are trading center Dewayne Dedmon and a second-round pick to the San Antonio Spurs, per Shams Charania. The move opens up two roster spots, providing added flexibility for further trades ahead of the Thursday deadline, via Kevin O’Connor. The Heat’s return has yet to be revealed. But it appears as if this was […]

The Utah Jazz have been one of the more active teams ahead of the NBA trade deadline, with every player on their team except Lauri Markkanen, Walker Kessler, and Ochai Agbaji available for other teams’ inquiry. However, while fans and media members see the weeks leading up to the trade deadline exciting, the players themselves […]

LeBron James could be less than 12 hours away from breaking the all-time NBA scoring record of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward needs just 36 points to surpass Abdul Jabbar and he could score all those record-breaking points Tuesday night at home versus the Oklahoma City Thunder. With the record within reach […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves (29-27) visit the Denver Nuggets (37-17) on Tuesday night. Action tips off at 9:10 p.m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Timberwolves-Nuggets prediction, pick, and how to watch. Minnesota has won two of their last three games and sits in eighth place in the Western Conference. The Timberwolves […]

LeBron James has hit plenty of big shots throughout the course of his NBA career. But according to LeBron, his most notable shot came in 2013 with the Miami Heat in Game 7 of the NBA Finals, via ESPN’s Zach Lowe. “Right at the right elbow,” James said. “That’s the biggest shot of my career […]