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With the Utah Jazz already on the NBA’s radar, fans have been eagerly awaiting the latest injury update on star forward Lauri Markkanen. An MRI revealed that the 2023 All-Star and Most Improved Player of the Year has “symptomatic hip impingement with associated inflammation and bone bruise,” according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. He also twisted […]

The Dallas Mavericks are having a challenging campaign, but there are still some things to be thankful for. For one, Cooper Flagg has been as good as advertised, and the Mavericks have decided to make him the team’s centerpiece. The 20-year-old rookie has already set multiple records in his young career, and he will only […]

The Milwaukee Bucks (26-31) count on Bobby Portis Jr. to bring energy on a nightly basis, especially while franchise keystone Giannis Antetokounmpo recovers from a calf injury. Sometimes, though, it is hard to turn off such intensity. He remained dialed-in during a historic and mystifying game of Rock, Paper, Scissors. The veteran forward went toe-to-toe […]

The math says Zion Williamson’s walking-wounded New Orleans Pelicans have virtually no chance of reaching the NBA Play-In Tournament. Dejounte Murray says otherwise. After missing 13 months recovering from a ruptured Achilles tendon, Murray made his season debut Tuesday and promptly took to social media with some bold declarations. There will be no quit in […]

The Charlotte Hornets have made great strides towards becoming a playoff team, and a significant reason for that is Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel. Led by their Rookie of the Year candidate, the Hornets have climbed up the Eastern Conference standings. Kneuppel had been one of the best rookies in the league this season, and came […]

There’s little debate that Victor Wembanyama has grown into one of the NBA’s top players in his third season. The 23-year-old’s monstrous production has elevated the San Antonio Spurs to legitimate contender status. Is it enough to make him the league’s youngest MVP of all time? Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson thinks so. “He’s as […]

The Miami Heat will have to try to beat the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday without their top scorer, as Norman Powell was forced to exit early due to a groin injury. Powell, who was a late addition to the injury report, finished with three points on 1-of-5 shooting, three rebounds, and two assists. According to […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards is having another stellar campaign, showing yet again why many consider him to be the face of the NBA. While he has scoffed at the label, Edwards cannot simply ignore the impact he has on the league, especially among the fans. Edwards’ electrifying style and colorful personality have made him […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are taking on the Miami Heat on Thursday. During the contest, star guard Tyrese Maxey made franchise history by surpassing one of Allen Iverson’s team records. After nailing a three-pointer late in the first quarter, Maxey surpassed Iverson’s three-point record for the 76ers. Iverson initially held the record with 885 made three-pointers […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is having a solid year by his own standards, but he’ll be the first to value his team’s success over personal accolades. As the Bucks hope to improve from their 11-spot in the Eastern standings, Antetokounmpo has been hard at work in the gym looking to better himself for the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies agreed to a contract buyout with veteran wing Kyle Anderson, leaving them with an open roster spot once the transaction goes through. In advance of the buyout clearing, the Grizzlies opted to bring in a veteran of their own with the agreed-upon signing of Taj Gibson for their open roster spot, as […]

After missing the previous nine games due to an abdominal strain, Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will make his return for Friday’s matchup against fellow MVP candidate Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. In a Western Conference semifinals rematch, this year’s leading MVP candidates Gilgeous-Alexander and Jokic will square off at the Paycom Center. The […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are bringing back a familiar face this week after agreeing to sign Kyle Anderson after the veteran forward agreed to a contract buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies, as per Shams Charania of ESPN. Anderson was a productive role player for the Timberwolves during the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons before being traded to […]

On Tuesday, the Los Angeles Lakers took their second straight loss with a home defeat at the hands of the Orlando Magic. Luka Doncic had a chance to win this one late, but ended up picking up his dribble and passing the ball to teammate LeBron James, who saw his desperation heave miss off the […]

Participating in his first NBA All-Star Weekend, Jaylon Tyson was at the free-throw line during the Rising Stars Game when his Cleveland Cavaliers teammate Donovan Mitchell literally announced his presence, yelling at him as he walked to the front row of Crypto.com Arena. Trying to concentrate on making the shot, the 23-year-old refocused after a […]

The San Antonio Spurs have a passionate and dedicated fanbase at home, but the franchise continues to get an immense amount of love and support for their road games thanks in large part to the larger than life figure that is Victor Wembanyama. Since being drafted, Wembanyama has brought out the biggest and loudest of […]

The NBA All-Star Game will be hosted by the Phoenix Suns in 2027, and owner Mat Ishbia is working hard to get players more interested in competing. He wants stars to compete in the three-point and the slam dunk contests like they used to. So, one way he might try to entice players to compete […]

Earlier on Thursday, the NBA announced that it was fining Minnesota Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards a sum of $25,000 for throwing the game ball with force into the spectator stands at halftime of the matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers. The incident occurred during Tuesday’s 124-121 road victory over Portland, in which ANT scored a game-high […]

Following the Los Angeles Lakers’ loss to the Orlando Magic on Tuesday, Deandre Ayton was overheard lamenting the team seemingly putting him in a Clint Capela-like role. Capela, who is currently playing for the Houston Rockets, has built his career off being a rim-running big man who did the dirty work on the glass and […]

The Orlando Magic pulled off an amazing 110-109 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. Almost immediately after the victory, Desmond Bane was seen tossing the game ball into the stands. With Orlando preparing for a game against the Houston Rockets on Thursday, the league announced it is fining Bane for his actions. Reports […]

Oklahoma City Thunder center Jaylin Williams had a career night in Wednesday’s 124-116 loss to the Detroit Pistons. He finished with a career-high 30 points on 9-of-14 shooting, including five threes, 11 rebounds, four assists, one block, and one steal. After Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault commended Williams’ toughness after the back-up center rolled his […]

Losses are piling up while Ja Morant watches from the sidelines. Sure, the team’s 2026 NBA Draft lottery odds are improving, but it would be easy for the FedEx Forum’smost loyal fans to mentally check out for the rest of the season. They should not, for the same reasons Tuomas Iisalo cannot. The Memphis Grizzlies […]

The Houston Rockets have been up and down lately, picking up two wins this week over tanking opponents on the heels of their collapse against the New York Knicks over the weekend. During Wednesday’s win over the Sacramento Kings, Rockets guard Reed Sheppard caught fire, scoring 28 points and nailing seven three-pointers in the win. […]

The Bucks had been carrying an empty two-way contract spot since the release of Mark Sears early last month. But this week, the Bucks addressed their open two-way contract roster spot with the signing of guard Cormac Ryan, as per Michael Scotto of Hoopshype.com Cormac Ryan is no stranger to the Bucks; he was invited […]

As Utah Jazz star Lauri Markkanen suffered an injury in Wednesday’s practice, there was some talk about the NBA possibly looking deeper into the situation with the team at the forefront of tanking speculation. While there were rumors of the NBA sending doctors to verify the Jazz’s injury of Markkanen, the latest reporting has cleared […]

Former Memphis Grizzlies and Toronto Raptors star Jontay Porter is attempting a comeback to professional basketball after being banned by the NBA for life back in 2024. Accused of “disclosing confidential information to sports bettors, limiting his own participation in one or more games for betting purposes, and betting on NBA games,” Porter last played […]

Victor Wembanyama has cemented himself as the NBA’s most feared defender in his third season. The French phenom’s defensive impact has been a driving force in the San Antonio Spurs’ emergence as a title contender. Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson revealed how Wembanyama’s mentality separates him from other elite defenders. “You can see that he’s […]

Not too long ago, the Detroit Pistons were looked down upon by the rest of the NBA. Cade Cunningham saw his team win just 54 combined games over his first three seasons in the league, and this organization was nowhere close to being a threat in the East. Even other teams were making fun of […]

After suffering a brutal 103-84 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night, the Boston Celtics were disqualified from meeting the 40-20 rule, which argues that in order to win an NBA championship, a team must win 40 games before it drops 20 during the regular season. The fact that this theory comes from 13-time […]

It’s the hard knock life for the Chicago Bulls. They are in the midst of a 10-game losing streak, the longest in seven years. At the same time, tanking accusations are being leveled against the Bulls to secure a higher ranking in the NBA Draft Lottery. However, Matas Buzelis emphatically denied those claims, per Joel […]

Kevin Durant’s recent comments about the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) and the differences between USA Basketball and European Basketball have ignited a major debate. Durant had earlier claimed that the criticism against AAU was a veiled attack on the notion that “Black Americans” control the sport, and there was no actual reason for criticism apart […]

This past weekend, the Los Angeles Lakers honored the legendary Pat Riley with a statue outside Crypto.com Arena. But during the festivities, one of the biggest soundbites to come from the event was Riley suggesting that NBA coaches should go back to wearing a suit and tie for games. Well, count Houston Rockets head coach […]

The Atlanta Hawks received an injection of energy earlier this week when Jonathan Kuminga made his debut for the team, scoring 27 points in a blowout win over the Washington Wizards. It was an intriguing development for a Hawks team that is looking for anything to get excited about down the stretch of a frustrating […]

After the Miami Heat collapsed to the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday, the team is looking to turn it around on Thursday night against the Philadelphia 76ers. However, the Heat’s injury report against the 76ers is something to be aware of, as there has been a key late addition in the form of star Norman Powell. […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are navigating a franchise reset, but one 21-year-old forward is making the transition to a post-Ja Morant era look far less daunting than expected. GG Jackson has quietly emerged as one of the most intriguing young pieces in the NBA, and Tuomas Iisalo isn’t shy about what makes the former second-round pick […]

The Utah Jazz have been in full tank mode recently, routinely pulling starters toward the end of games in a shameless attempt to get a better draft pick, earning a hefty fine from the NBA in the process. Now that Lauri Markkanen may miss time after supposedly suffering multiple injuries in a recent practice, the […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been doing a solid job of staying afloat despite their injury absences, including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams. Unfortunately, that came to a halt on Wednesday against the Detroit Pistons, despite a valiant effort. Meanwhile, the San Antonio Spurs picked up their tenth straight win with a comeback victory over […]

With the Miami Heat taking on the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night, the team is looking to bounce back after a disastrous outing on Tuesday that saw them lose to the Milwaukee Bucks without Giannis Antetokounmpo, 128-117. As the Heat are looking to avoid the play-in tournament for this season, head coach Erik Spoelstra would […]

The Washington Wizards have been in full tank mode as of late, with several players, including trade acquisitions Trae Young and Anthony Davis, sidelined due to supposed injuries. The Wizards are pushing all their chips to the center of the table in order to try to secure a top draft pick, and as a result, […]