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The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Houston Rockets and the Phoenix Suns on Sunday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Rockets-Suns prediction and pick. Sunday’s matchup between the Houston Rockets and Phoenix Suns promises to be a thrilling contest. The Rockets, seeking their fifth consecutive road […]

The minds at Nike have been hard at work keeping up with constant releases surrounding Kobe Bryant’s ever-popular Nike Kobe signature line, even branching out to other silhouettes to honor the one and only Black Mamba. Following previous Kobe-themed Nike Air Force 1 releases, we’ll see an all-new Nike Air Force 1 “Lenticular” arrive after […]

Kevin Durant’s signature Nike line recently saw its 18th sneaker, making him one of the longest-tenured Nike athletes with an active signature collection. He’s also one of three athletes (Michael Jordan, LeBron James) to own a Nike lifetime contract in part to his generational talent and accomplishments in the game of basketball. Nike will honor […]

Shaqir O’Neal, son of NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal, has entered the NCAA transfer portal, according to On3’s Jamie Shaw. The 6-foot-7 forward recently completed his junior season at Florida A&M University (FAMU), where he posted career-best numbers. O’Neal averaged 6.7 points and 3.4 rebounds per game while appearing in all 29 contests. He […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Detroit Pistons and the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Pistons-Timberwolves prediction and pick. Sunday’s matchup between the Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves promises to be intense. The Pistons, seeking their fourth consecutive win, boast a […]

LOS ANGELES – When the Los Angeles Lakers signed Quincy Olivari to a two-way contract ahead of the 2024-25 season, it was met with positive reaction from the fanbase. Olivari had endeared himself to Laker Nation following a strong preseason performance after a viral media day photo with LeBron James. The Lakers ultimately cut Quincy […]

Years before Oklahoma City Thunder center Jaylin Williams recorded his second triple-double, he had his first conversation with head coach Mark Daigneault. Williams revealed that he didn’t know Daigneault was the Thunder head coach during his predraft workout with the team. The NBA’s 2024 Coach of the Year was still unrecognizable in 2022, two years into […]

Former Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is still reeling from the aftereffects of selling the team in 2023. As if that, plus Cuban’s astonishment at the trading of Luka Doncic, wasn’t enough, he is feeling the heat from a former Mavericks employee, even though the trade occurred after Cuban sold the franchise.  In a back-and-forth […]

The Memphis Grizzlies’ turbulent week extended beyond the sidelines as details emerged surrounding a heated exchange between teammates Desmond Bane and Santi Aldama during the team’s 140-103 blowout win over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday. The incident, which took place during a timeout, was brought to light in a recent report by The Athletic’s Sam […]

Unfortunately, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s first NBA MVP will be remembered for the wrong reasons by a segment of fans. To the Thunder star’s detractors, his propensity for getting to the line is all they can grumble about.  That’s disappointing because his game is so much more than some cartoonish portrayal of him as a Hardeneque charlatan […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have not had the best luck throughout the 2024-25 season, unable to catch a break with injuries and not producing the best results. One bright spot for the team, however, has been the level of play it has gotten from rookie center Yves Missi. It has not been an easy start […]

MINNEAPOLIS — The energy inside Target Center on Friday night was phenomenal, with fans on their feet as the Minnesota Timberwolves’ relentless defense returned. As Jaden McDaniels blocked Kevin Durant’s signature turnaround jumper and Rudy Gobert soared through the air for his eighth powerful dunk of the evening, the Timberwolves sealed their 124-109 victory over […]

After every win, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams and his teammates have fun with sideline reporter Nick Gallo during his walkoff interviews. Winners of 61 out of 73 regular-season games, the fun happens often, albeit Thunder players using Gallo as a towel rack, dressing him in team apparel, or Williams’ hat and jewelry. In […]

After the Memphis Grizzlies shockingly fired head coach Taylor Jenkins, there has been a multitude talking points around the league surrounding the future of star Ja Morant. It certainly seems like many reports also question Morant’s future with the Grizzlies, but the latest from The Athletic goes into detail about the new offense this season […]

The Miami Heat have been without Andrew Wiggins and Duncan Robinson lately, but head coach Erik Spoelstra gave updates on their status. Wiggins is getting closer to returning, but the Heat are trying to ease him back to avoid further injury. “It’s been getting tight the last two games,” Spoelstra said via the Miami SunSentinel. […]

The Memphis Grizzlies made a shocking decision when they fired Taylor Jenkins with only nine games remaining in the regular season and despite being in a heated playoff race in the Western Conference. But the move to fire Jenkins could have been a long time coming, even tracing back to the offseason. The Grizzlies may […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams didn’t miss his former teammate, Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey, make a game-winning shot from halfcourt in a 119-117 emphatic win against the Los Angeles Lakers. While Williams and the Thunder were capturing their historic 61st win of the regular season, Giddey drained a walk-off buzzer-beater in All-Star LeBron […]

As the Minnesota Timberwolves look to create a path to the playoffs by ending the regular season on a good note, one step was completed by beating the Phoenix Suns on Friday night, 124-109. While Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards was injured off an elbow received from Kevin Durant, there is a bigger hurdle for the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies shocked the NBA world on Friday when they fired head coach Taylor Jenkins amid a tough playoff race in the Western Conference. The organization immediately named assistant coach Tuomas Iisalo as interim head coach with nine games remaining in the regular season. Prior to the Grizzlies’ next game, one with heavy playoff […]

The Chicago Bulls will aim to extend their four-game winning streak when they host the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night at 8:00 p.m. ET. However, guard Lonzo Ball may once again miss the game as the team listed him as doubtful due to a right wrist sprain. Ball has missed the Bulls’ last 13 games, […]

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat won three straight on last Thursday against the Atlanta Hawks, there were some standout performances from players that go usually under the radar for their skills. While star Tyler Herro led the Heat with 36 points in the win, he would shout out the outings of Davion Mitchell and […]

LeBron James is no stranger to making a lightning-rod statements, and during a recent appearance on the Pat McAfee Show, he made plenty of them, ranging from Stephen A. Smith’s tighty whities, his relationship with Michael Jordan, Miami Heat President Pat Riley stealing his cookies, or how Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo would fare playing […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have officially listed Ja Morant as questionable for Saturday night’s critical Western Conference matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. Both teams, tied at 44-29 and locked in a tight playoff race, will tip off Saturday night at 8:00 p.m. ET. Morant has missed the Grizzlies’ last six games due to a left […]

New York Knicks fans have seen some of the best, most entertaining players in NBA history. They’ve all played at “The World’s Most Famous Arena” and thrilled Madison Square Garden crowds. But who are the best and greatest Knicks players in history? We’ll try to figure that out here with the all-time top-10 Knicks player […]

Sacrifice is all too common for NBA players. For instance, Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker was the unsung MVP of Team USA because of his selfless play. As a result, Carmelo Anthony sees that as a detriment to the Suns’ guard. On the 7 PM in Brooklyn Podcast, he detailed why the struggles have […]

The Los Angeles Clippers franchise, throughout its history, hasn’t achieved the most success, thanks in large part to the severe mismanagement it went through for years. But that does not mean that the franchise hasn’t had plenty of talented individuals don a Clippers uniform and lead the team to varying degrees of success — especially […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Memphis Grizzlies will go head-to-head on Saturday night. Austin Reaves is dealing with a right ankle sprain, however. So is Reaves playing tonight vs. the Grizzlies? Here is everything we know about Reaves’ injury status for tonight’s game. *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (Get Access | Save $30)* Austin […]

The Memphis Grizzlies’ abrupt decision to part ways with head coach Taylor Jenkins has sent shockwaves through the NBA, sparking questions about the franchise’s direction and the future of star point guard Ja Morant. Despite holding a 44-29 record and being on the verge of securing a playoff spot, the front office’s unexpected move suggests […]

Tyler Kolek was a great addition for the New York Knicks in the 2024 NBA draft. Selected with the No. 34 pick, the hope was that Kolek would grow into a role player relatively quickly. The Knicks fan base has been clamoring for more Kolek minutes all season—minutes that would have been well-deserved all along, […]

Things aren’t looking great for the Milwaukee Bucks. After bucking in a slow start to the 2024-25 season, the team resurrected their championship hopes when they conquered the NBA Cup. But forward to today, a wrench was thrown into the Bucks’ plans of becoming the first team to win the NBA Cup and NBA Championship […]

The Dallas Mavericks will play the Chicago Bulls on Saturday to conclude a four-game road trip. However, are Anthony Davis, Dereck Lively II and Daniel Gafford playing tonight vs. the Bulls? Here is everything we know about the Mavericks stars’ injury statuses. *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (Get Access | Save $30)* Anthony Davis, […]

Since getting pivotal minutes in the Phoenix Suns rotation, both Kevin Durant and Collin Gillespie have grown closer. After Gillespie was the Suns’ unsung hero in a 119-117 win over the Los Angeles Clippers earlier in March, he put on his hero cape once again on Friday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves. While the Suns […]

For almost a decade, Myles Turner has been a cornerstone of the Indiana Pacers. Over the years, he has earned a reputation as one of the league’s top stretch bigs, drawing interest from numerous teams. Despite being at the center of trade speculation—most recently earlier this year—the 29-year-old has continued to call Indiana home. Turner […]

In an unexpected decision, the Memphis Grizzlies dismissed head coach Taylor Jenkins on Friday afternoon, parting ways with one of the NBA’s most respected coaches just weeks before the playoffs. Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone weighed in on the surprising move. “I was shocked. Shocking and odd at the same time. There’s gotta be […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have been more competitive during the 2024-25 season than many people expected, which bodes well for their future as their young core matures. But it looks like the Blazers have some serious roster decisions to make as they navigate the tricky jump between being an exciting young team and being a […]

At the beginning of March, Phoenix Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer’s job security was rumored to be in question. Following a loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday, that same question arose. The head coach explained more to AZCentral’s Duane Rankin regarding those rumors. "Yeah. We're in the middle of trying to get into the play-in […]

The Memphis Grizzlies had a positive injury update to provide on star guard Ja Morant ahead of Saturday’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Memphis revealed an early injury report on Friday, the day before the contest. It shows that Morant will carry a questionable status while he continues recovering from a hamstring strain. Morant has […]

After the deflating loss to the Miami Heat, Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler laid it out plainly to reporters: “We definitely need 30 back.” So, in what felt like a must-win game to prevent a three-game skid, No. 30 himself, Stephen Curry, returned to the Warriors starting lineup and led the team to a solid […]

The Atlanta Hawks decided to be active prior to the trade deadline, dealing away De’Andre Hunter and Bogdan Bogdanovic to do a bit of retooling of the roster around Trae Young. However, the Hawks were not able to trade away a certain veteran player who is likely to walk in free agency and depart after […]