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Six-time NBA All-Star Blake Griffin knows what it’s like to be on top of the basketball world. He also understands how it feels to have injuries unjustly knock you off that apex when you least expect it. For those reasons, Griffin can relate to his former teammate, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum, more than most […]

The Brooklyn Nets spent the offseason using their cap space to add to their league-leading chest of draft picks. Their strategy hasn’t changed as the trade deadline approaches. With an NBA-best $15.3 million in cap space remaining, the Nets are preparing to help more teams shed unwanted contracts in return for draft assets. “The Nets […]

The struggle is real for many teams in the NBA and that includes the Sacramento Kings. On Thursday, they suffered a brutal 31-point loss to the Denver Nuggets, 136-105. As a result, the Kings fall to 6-19 and have achieved another feat. They equaled their second-worst start in franchise history during the first 25 games […]

The Golden State Warriors will be facing the Minnesota Timberwolves, and they will be without their best defender. It won’t be because of an injury, which is good news, as Draymond Green will be looking to welcome his newborn with his wife. Green hinted at the possibility of missing some games about a week ago, […]

De’Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle are the first San Antonio Spurs credited for the team’s play of late, including their success in the NBA Cup. After Dylan Harper and, perhaps, Luke Kornet and Harrison Barnes, even Julian Champagnie’s name may be one that comes up before Keldon Johnson. But a star teammate isn’t missing the […]

The Sacramento Kings’ season continues to unravel, with losses piling up and urgency rising across the locker room, searching for answers. Maxime Raynaud stood at his locker after the Kings’ blowout loss to the Denver Nuggets and chose composure over frustration. With the dismal result adding pressure to a slipping season, the rookie met reporters […]

It was a hard night for the Boston Celtics going up against the Milwaukee Bucks. Altogether, the Bucks were decent from the field, shooting 58.2%, which led to a 116-101 victory. Meanwhile, the Celtics were stopped in their tracks, shooting 38.6% from the field. Afterward, Bucks’ head coach Doc Rivers explained how that happened, per […]

The Sacramento Kings had no answers for the Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, and Doug Christie did not hide from it. Speaking after the loss, Christie offered a blunt explanation that cut through everything else. “Tonight, the energy just wasn’t there,” he said, via Sactown Sports’ Brenden Nunes. That feeling defined the night for […]

Despite a strong start to the regular season, the Chicago Bulls have gone 2-8 across their last 10 contests and may look to make a key move ahead of the trade deadline. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Bulls could be a threat to trade for Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga. “There has […]

The Golden State Warriors will be facing the Minnesota Timberwolves, and they could be getting back their star player. Stephen Curry had missed the past few games with a quad injury, which means the Warriors had to go to battle without the man who runs the ship. Luckily for them, they knew that he wouldn’t […]

Former Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul is still attempting to end his career on a high note, but it does not appear as though the Charlotte Hornets have any interest in the 12-time All-Star. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Hornets are not expected to cut a trade for Paul. “Charlotte is among […]

The Denver Nuggets continued their strong road performance on Thursday night, defeating the Sacramento Kings 136-105 at Golden 1 Center in a game that showcased both efficiency and focus. After a quiet stretch of eight days with only one game, Denver came out ready, leaving no doubt about their professionalism and preparation. The Serbian star […]

After a dream 2024-25 campaign that saw the Indiana Pacers come to within one win away of winning their first NBA title in franchise history, one would have thought that this would be the start of a dominant run for the league’s fastest-rising team. However, Tyrese Haliburton’s Achilles tear has made life difficult for Indiana […]

Jonathan Kuminga’s time with the Golden State Warriors is about to come to an end. While Kuminga did re-sign with the Warriors this past offseason and appeared to have turned a corner to start the 2025-26 campaign, it’s clear that he is not a fit under head coach Steve Kerr’s system and that he’ll never […]

The Atlanta Hawks have become a popular hypothetical trade destination for superstar talent that could become available. Giannis Antetokounmpo, amid the Milwaukee Bucks’ mess, has been commonly linked to the Hawks. But with a bombshell from Shams Charania in recent days stating that the Dallas Mavericks will indeed be exploring the trade market for Anthony […]

The Sacramento Kings aren’t a very well-run franchise, although longtime fans of the NBA would know that already. They’ve managed to fumble their playoff team that got the entire city of Sacramento up on its feet back in 2023, and they are now looking likely to start over from scratch. But this Kings front office […]

DeMar DeRozan achieved a milestone while passing Vince Carter on the NBA’s all-time scoring list during the Sacramento Kings’ matchup against the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night. DeRozan is going through the 17th season of his career, his second with the Kings. He has shined throughout his career as one of the most versatile scorers […]

Kyle Kuzma decided to throw some shade at Jaylen Brown during the Milwaukee Bucks’ matchup against the Boston Celtics on Thursday night. Kuzma is going through the ninth season of his career, his second with the Bucks. He has been in and out of the starting lineup but has garnered a bigger role with Giannis […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers will not have Jarrett Allen and Sam Merrill for Friday’s road matchup against the Washington Wizards, extending their absences and leaving the wine and gold without those two key players for the fifth straight game. Despite the team ruling them out, however, both have made progress this week. After Thursday’s practice, Merrill […]

Blue Ivy made fans double-take during her Los Angeles Lakers game due to her striking resemblance to her mom, Beyoncé. The 13-year-old sat alongside her father, rap icon Jay-Z, to watch the Lakers take on the San Antonio Spurs. The game didn’t end well for the Lakers, with them falling 132-119 on their home court. […]

The New Orleans Pelicans recently got Herb Jones back in the lineup after dealing with a calf injury, but lost him again for the time being as he was given an ejection during the team’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Herb Jones’ ejection occurred right before halftime of the Pelicans game against the Blazers […]

It’s only a matter of time before New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson plays for another team, and the Washington Wizards should use him to advance their rebuild. The Wizards are developing their young core as they lose enough games to make sure they keep their top-eight protected 2026 first-round draft pick, but this season […]

SAN FRANCISCO, CA– Things could have looked a lot more dire if the Golden State Warriors weren’t able to hold down the fort without Stephen Curry. But instead of returning home from their three-game road trip, looking to their all-encompassing star coming off a quad contusion to save them from sinking, the vibe feels like […]

If a trade involving Dallas Mavericks big man Anthony Davis were to come to fruition, there is a potential date on when that would take place. Davis has been on and off the court throughout his stint with the Mavericks. He is going through his second season with the franchise following the major blockbuster trade […]

On Tuesday, streaming service Amazon Prime dropped a new series centered on the athletic pursuits of Minnesota Timberwolves superstar guard Anthony Edwards. Titled “Serious Business with Anthony Edwards”, the show is about the former No. 1 overall NBA Draft pick stepping out of his comfort zone to challenge some of the best athletes and celebrities […]

When the Cleveland Cavaliers began their “reset” week with an uncomfortable film session, everybody, to a man, took accountability for their shortcomings. However, according to Darius Garland’s assessment of the study, Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson targeted the top of the roster to set an example. “Everybody needs that. He started with his ‘best players’ […]

It is hard for Spencer Jones not to chuckle when he pauses to consider what his 10-year-old self would think of his life today. The 24-year-old is now a certified NBA starter, yet the concept of life in the league didn’t even cross his mind until late in his college career. There was no red carpet, […]

After San Antonio Spurs rookie Dylan Harper helped lead his team to an NBA Cup quarterfinal victory against the Los Angeles Lakers, he gushed over being a member of the organization. Safe to say Harper’s enjoying his rookie season after advancing to the NBA Cup semifinals, where the Spurs will face the Oklahoma City Thunder […]

There are stunning statistics that have surfaced following the injury of Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey. Edey suffered an ankle injury in the Grizzlies’ 119-96 blowout win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Dec. 7. The stress fracture will put him on the sidelines for at least a month, presenting a hole in the frontcourt. […]

Just when the Memphis Grizzlies thought Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. were ready to wrap up the Western Conference standings, Tuomas Iisalo’s squad found a lump of coal in their Christmas stocking. A season marked by constant reintegration and recalibration has hit another obstacle. Unfortunately, after less than a month in the rotations, Zach […]

Since 2019, Coby White has given his all to the Chicago Bulls. He has been their consistent scorer, a team leader, and a fan favorite, no doubt. So when rumors swirled that the Minnesota Timberwolves had inquired about a possible trade for White, some Bulls fans might have been disappointed.  The reason is that White […]

As the Sacramento Kings will be in trade rumors ahead of the deadline, there is no doubt that a bunch of players that other teams will be interested in. While the trade buzz around the Kings continues, the Los Angeles Lakers are a team that is seen to have some interest in one of the […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been staying afloat without Trae Young in the lineup so far this year, currently sitting at 14-11 on the season, with Young having been sidelined since the second week of the season with an MCL sprain. In his absence, Jalen Johnson has taken a major leap into legitimate All-NBA contention, and […]

To win in the modern NBA, you need two things: a transcendent superstar and a roster full of athletic playmakers that can also play good to great defense. That has typically been the blueprint for most NBA champions throughout history, and it hasn’t changed in this new era of the league. With Victor Wembanyama back […]

As rumors surround the Golden State Warriors about the trade scenarios the team could do once the trade deadline comes around, there’s no doubt that one player in the franchise that’s been around much speculation is Jonathan Kuminga. Despite the Warriors signing Kuminga to a new contract earlier, there is still talk about his future, […]

Joe Dumars understood the confusion the NBA world had towards the moves he made this past offseason for the New Orleans Pelicans. New Orleans was active throughout the 2025 NBA Draft, where they drafted Derik Queen while making trades with their draft picks. This caught many by surprise, as one NBA executive told Ohm Youngmisuk […]

With the basketball world thinking about what the Miami Heat could offer for Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks, there’s no doubt going to be a lot of eyes on the team if the star were to be made available. As the Heat trading for Antetokounmpo could be a potential future, the team does make […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are the one team that everyone is looking at, as there is a chance that Giannis Antetokounmpo requests a trade from the team. It would seem like there are a lot of talks surrounding him, but as of now, the Bucks are letting it be known around the league that they are […]

The Los Angeles Clippers can’t move Chris Paul until Dec. 15, when he is trade-eligible, and there seem to be some teams that have interest in him. Though this is Paul’s last season in the league, he has shown that he still has some value on a contending team, and there are three specific teams […]