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We’ve got a big one coming on Wednesday night with Stephen Curry and the defending champions Golden State Warriors set to battle the Memphis Grizzlies at the Chase Center. Unfortunately for the Dubs, they’ve received some tough news heading into tip-off with Andrew Wiggins ruled out for the highly-anticipated showdown. Andrew Wiggins injury status vs. […]

Nets guard Kyrie Irving is voicing his desire to remain in Brooklyn long-term. Irving’s agent told Bleacher Report Wednesday that the guard is seeking a contract extension. Although it is unclear whether the team shares that appetite. “I have reached out to the Nets regarding this,” his agent Shetellia Irving told Chris Haynes. “We have […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets are once again facing off in a nationally televised contest. Ben Simmons will once again return to Philly and face the Sixers, who will have Tyrese Maxey and James Harden playing this time around. But before this highly anticipated showdown, the question remains if the main superstar of the […]

The Denver Nuggets will have their hands full against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night. Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr., Bones Hyland and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope all popped up on the pre-game injury report, per DNVR Sports’ Harrison Wind. Jokic, likely the frontrunner for the 2023 NBA MVP Award, continues to deal with the […]

LaMelo Ball has now missed three straight games for the Charlotte Hornets due to lingering ankle and wrist injuries. At this point, the All-Star point guard seems like he’s poised to sit out a fourth straight contest when the Hornets take on the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night. LaMelo Ball injury status vs. Bulls It […]

Before the Orlando Magic’s game with the Boston Celtics Monday night, it had been a while since we have seen forward Jonathan Isaac on a basketball court, over 900 days to be exact. After missing that much time, it would be understandable if Issac wants to play as much as he can, just for the […]

In Houston Rockets lore, Kenny Smith and Hakeem Olajuwon are two of the most important players in franchise history. Smith, a two-time NBA champion, was a standout shooter and facilitator who ranks in the top-10 in Rockets history in career 3-pointers and career assists. Olajuwon was the focal point. A 12-time All-Star, two-time Defensive Player […]

Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo wants to be an All-Star, though he knows very well he won’t make it through fan votes alone and that he would need the coaches’ help. Adebayo isn’t among the top vote-getters among frontcourt players in the East, and he’s clearly not happy about it since he feels there […]

The Boston Celtics failed to secure a win on Tuesday night as they suffered a 98-95 loss against the Miami Heat in the FTX Arena. The fact that Boston was missing no less than three of their starters due to injury in that one obviously played a key role in the defeat. The good news […]

Former NBA player and current basketball analyst Matt Barnes got into a heated altercation with his fiancée’s ex during the Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers playoff game this past Sunday. A recent video obtained by TMZ Sports caught Barnes spitting at the man, video per Michael J. Babcock on Twitter, via TMZ. Matt Barnes […]

The Washington Wizards made a big move on Monday when they decided to pull the trigger on a trade deal that saw Rui Hachimura make his way to the Los Angeles Lakers. In exchange, the Wizards received Kendrick Nunn and two future second-round picks. This trade wasn’t just a straightforward swap of assets for the […]

Phoenix Suns star guard Devin Booker has sat out the past month with a groin injury. The last time he played was back on Christmas Day against the Nuggets when he logged just four minutes in the 128-125 overtime Suns loss. Without Booker in the lineup, the Suns have done little but tread water and […]

The San Antonio Spurs (14-33) visit the Los Angeles Lakers (22-26) on Wednesday night. Action tips off at 10:40 p.m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Spurs-Lakers prediction, pick, and how to watch. San Antonio has lost two straight and eight of their last 10 and sits in 14th place in […]

With the February trade deadline fast approaching, the Los Angeles Lakers decided to make a move. The team traded guard Kendrick Nunn and three second-round picks to the Washington Wizards in exchange for forward Rui Hachimura, who has yet to make his debut for the purple and gold. So when Keldon Johnson and the San […]

Mat Ishbia is set to be the next owner of the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury, with the billionaire mortgage lender’s purchase of a majority stake expected to become official in the next two weeks, sources told ESPN on Wednesday. The Suns and Mercury are valued at $4 billion, and Ishbia is set to assume […]

The Atlanta Hawks haven’t seen the 2022-23 season go the way they were expecting it to go. After pulling off a huge move for Dejounte Murray last offseason, the Hawks were expected to be one of the top contenders in the Eastern Conference, and for good reason. With Murray and Trae Young teaming up, Atlanta […]

The Toronto Raptors (21-27) visit the Sacramento Kings (27-19) on Wednesday night. Action tips off at 10:10 p.m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Raptors-Kings prediction, pick, and how to watch. Toronto has lost three of their last four games and sits in 12th place in the Eastern Conference. The Raptors […]

Milwaukee Bucks big man Bobby Portis reportedly suffered an MCL sprain, per Shams Charania. While Charania didn’t offer up a timetable, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports Portis will miss at least two weeks and then be reevaluated. This is a major injury blow for the Bucks. Milwaukee has dealt with various injury concerns throughout the year. […]

A young Jimmy Butler fan flew 4,405 miles to see the Miami Heat take on the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night. However, Butler was a late scratch and did not play in the game. The fan was distraught to learn that his favorite player was out for the contest. But Jimmy Butler more than made […]

Nothing has been easy for the Dallas Mavericks in the 2022-23 season. Despite making it all the way to the Western Conference Finals last season, the Mavs haven’t been nearly as consistent this season, with their 25-24 record good for just sixth place in the West right now. It’s safe to say it’s been a […]

Klay Thompson and the Golden State Warriors have finally budged, acknowledging a rivalry with the Ja Morant-led Memphis Grizzlies. “They’re knocking on the door of championship contention, trying to knock us off,” Thompson tells Damichael Cole of Commercial Appeal. “And they are loud about it. We’re trying to hold on to this run and they’re right […]

The Atlanta Hawks will travel to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in a Wednesday night matchup at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our NBA odds series, which includes a Hawks-Thunder prediction and pick, laid out below. Atlanta’s up-and-down season has culminated in a 24-24 record, […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves will travel to take on the New Orleans Pelicans in a Wednesday night NBA matchup at the Smoothie King Center. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our NBA odds series, which includes a Timberwolves-Pelicans prediction and pick, laid out below. Minnesota has improved lately to a 24-25 record this […]

The Utah Jazz (25-25) visit the Portland Trail Blazers (22-25) on Wednesday night. Action tips off at 10:10 p.m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Jazz-Blazers prediction, pick, and how to watch. Utah has won two of its last three games and sits in eighth place in the Western Conference. The […]

Two Eastern Conference giants face off in Wednesday night’s slate of NBA games as the Brooklyn Nets (29-17) visit the Philadelphia 76ers (30-16). We continue our NBA odds series with a Nets-Sixers prediction and pick. Since losing Kevin Durant in the lineup after being sidelined for an isolated MCL sprain of the right knee, the […]

Toronto Raptors wing OG Anunoby wants to be traded, according to longtime Toronto radio personality Bob McCowan (h/t Esfandiar Baraheni of SDPN Sports). Just heard this on the Bob McCowan podcast: “I talked to an NBA insider yesterday, this is a guy I’ve known for a few years, he tells me… Anunoby wants out of […]

With 12.1 seconds left and the Dallas Mavericks down 126-125 to the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night, Luka Doncic drew a foul to send him to the line. He sank the first free throw to tie the game but clanked the second one to keep the Mavs from pulling ahead. Kyle Kuzma got fouled on […]

The 2022-23 season was clearly going to be a big deal for the New Orleans Pelicans, as it felt like the year where they finally would be able to take the next step forward in the Western Conference. And sure enough, the Pelicans have been one of the best teams in the West so far […]

The Denver Nuggets will travel to take on the Milwaukee Bucks in a marquee Wednesday night NBA matchup at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our NBA odds series, which includes a Nuggets-Bucks prediction and pick, laid out below. Denver has enjoyed an incredible season, holding the […]

It may have been Chris Martin of Coldplay who popularized the iconic verse, “When you try your best, but you don’t succeed” through the hit song “Fix You”, but it was LeBron James who sang its tune on Tuesday night. James saw yet another monster performance of his go to waste after the Los Angeles […]

The Denver Nuggets have managed to emerge from the crowd as the top team in the Western Conference recently. After a bit of a slow start to the season, with key pieces such as Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. working their way back into the swing of things, the Nuggers have taken off recently, […]

Russell Westbrook does not have the smoothest of relationships with reporters, especially following tough losses or rough shooting nights. This much was apparent back in Westbrook’s stay in Oklahoma City, when he repeatedly turned a cold shoulder towards Berry Tramel, a reporter for The Oklahoman. But his relationship with reporters appears to be taking a […]

LeBron James was rightfully upset following the Los Angeles Lakers’ 133-115 loss at the hands of the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday. A fan was taunting James, who scored 46 points to carry the Lakers in the defeat, after the contest. LeBron had to be held back after the fan told him to “get this […]

The Washington Wizards will travel to take on the Houston Rockets in a Wednesday night NBA matchup at the Toyota Center in Houston. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our NBA odds series, which includes a Wizards-Rockets prediction and pick, laid out below. Washington has struggled to a 21-26 record this season, […]

The Memphis Grizzlies (31-16) visit the Golden State Warriors (23-24) on Wednesday night. Action tips off at 10:10 p.m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Grizzlies-Warriors prediction, pick, and how to watch. Memphis enters tonight having lost each of its last three games but remains in second place in the Western […]

There’s been so much talk about how long this current Golden State Warriors core can remain intact and competing for titles and not enough talk about the man behind the scenes. Longtime Warriors President and General Manager Bob Myers will have his contract run out by the end of the season. What many would think […]

The Golden State Warriors are at a crossroads as a franchise. Not only will they soon have to decide soon just how much longer they would straddle the line between contending and player development, they will also have to deal with a potential front-office overhaul. The contract of Bob Myers – the Warriors’ longtime general […]

Not much was said between Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic and his Bulls teammates after they held another team meeting following a 116-110 loss to the Indiana Pacers, the Athletic Bulls senior writer Darnell Mayberry wrote on Tuesday. “Honestly, there’s not much to be said,” Vucevic said. “There’s nothing you can say. It’s just a […]

LOS ANGELES — Despite LeBron James putting up 46 points on Paul George and the Los Angeles Clippers, the Los Angeles Lakers dropped another game on Tuesday night. The loss dropped the Lakers to 22-26 on the season, but all eyes remain on James as he nears Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time scoring record. The Clippers defeated […]