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Ja Morant led the Memphis Grizzlies to another lopsided win on Monday with a 136-106 blowout victory over a shorthanded Phoenix Suns side. The All-Star point guard led the charge for Memphis, going off for 29 points on 11-of-20 shooting, to go along with two rebounds, seven assists, a steal, and one turnover in just […]

The Utah Jazz must make crucial moves with less than a month until the NBA trade deadline. Keep in mind that the Jazz started this season off well, going 10-3. Since then, however, they’ve only won 13 games. They currently hold a win-loss record now of 23-24. That’s good enough for eighth place in the […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is not a fan of the Luka Doncic mural in Dallas that has recently gone viral. For those who missed it, a painting in Deep Ellum has generated quite the buzz after it made rounds online. The said mural showed Doncic raising a sign that reads, “PLEASE SEND HELP.” Around […]

The NBA trade deadline is less than one month away. For the Brooklyn Nets, that means one last opportunity to solidify their roster ahead of a potential title run. After a dysfunctional start to the season, Brooklyn has posted the league’s best record since hiring Jacque Vaughn as head coach and welcoming back Kyrie Irving […]

Ja Morant wasn’t even supposed to play on Monday against the Phoenix Suns. The Memphis Grizzlies superstar entered the matchup as questionable due to a left hip injury, but he was eventually cleared to play ahead of the opening tip. It didn’t look like Ja was hurting at all as he dominated the Suns with […]

Just like the rest of the NBA world, Los Angeles Lakers icon Magic Johnson is in awe of LeBron James’ latest scoring milestone. On Sunday against the Philadelphia 76ers, James became only the second player in NBA history to breach 38,000 points. He joins Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, whose all-time scoring record of 38,387 points is about […]

The Washington Wizards put up a valiant effort on Monday night as they hosted the mighty Golden State Warriors in the Capitol One Arena. Unfortunately for them, they simply had no answer for the red-hot Stephen Curry and Jordan Poole, who combined for a mind-blowing 73 points en route to a 127-118 victory for the […]

To say that Bennedict Mathurin has been balling out for the Indiana Pacers this season would be an understatement at this point. The 20-year-old has emerged as one of the top rookies in his class thus far, and the fact that he’s now joined the great Michael Jordan on a two-man NBA shortlist speaks volumes […]

Draymond Green came up big in the second half for the Golden State Warriors in their game against the Washington Wizards on Monday, and fans might have a Wiz fan to thank for that. There was a Wizards fan behind the scorer’s table that kept yapping at Green throughout the game. And apparently, the said […]

Stephen Curry just came out with his best performance after coming back from an extended injury layoff. The Golden State Warriors superstar exploded for 41 points on Sunday night as he led the Dubs to a 127-118 win over the Washington Wizards in the Capitol One Arena. Steph was so good in this one that […]

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered another deflating loss on Monday night after losing a close one to the Philadelphia 76ers, 113-112. Russell Westbrook turned the ball over in LA’s final possession and they didn’t even get a chance to get a shot up in what could have been a game-winning attempt. After the game Lakers […]

The Golden State Warriors certainly didn’t reach their peak against the Washington Wizards, and perhaps rightfully so. Not only were they playing on the second leg of a rare matinee back-to-back on Sunday, but the defending champions were missing Klay Thompson, Andre Iguodala and Jonathan Kuminga. Frustrating as another loss to an inferior foe would’ve […]

The Golden State Warriors came alive late to the beat the Washington Wizards 127-118 on Monday in the second leg of a back-to-back. Here are three key observation from the Warriors’ hard-fought fifth road win of the season. Steph Curry, Jordan Poole and Draymond Green save the day Curry came out extremely aggressive on the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered more heartbreak on Sunday night after losing out to the Philadelphia 76ers in dramatic fashion. Down one point with one final possession in their hands, the Lakers botched what could have been a game-winning play courtesy of a Russell Westbrook errand pass. This turned out to be the Lakers’ second […]

Monday night was a special occasion for Rudy Gobert as the Minnesota Timberwolves hosted his former team, the Utah Jazz. It was an opportunity for the three-time Defensive Player of the Year winner to face off against the team he play for for the past nine seasons. Unfortunately, Gobert’s night was cut short by a […]

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant missed two of the last four games with a thigh injury. The Grizzlies didn’t miss a beat without their best player, as they beat the Jazz and Spurs in convincing fashion earlier in the month. As of late, Morant has been dealing with another injury, this time to his hip. […]

LeBron James got brutally honest on Russell Westbrook and the Los Angeles Lakers’ lack of foul calls. LeBron took to Twitter to express his frustration on Monday. “And all year they keep telling me to my face on the court, ‘I didn’t see it’ or ‘It wasn’t a foul,’” LeBron wrote on Twitter. “It’s not […]

Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum put together one of his best performances of the season in Monday’s win over the Charlotte Hornets. Tatum finished with 51 points, nine rebounds, and five assists in 40 minutes of action. Not only did Tatum light up the scoreboard, but he did so very efficiently — he went 15-for-23 […]

Martin Luther King Day across the NBA has been highlighted so far by a ridiculous outing from Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum, who erupted for a historic 51 points in a 130-118 win over the Charlotte Hornets on the road. In the process, Tatum became the franchise leader in 50+point games with five, surpassing the […]

The Boston Celtics tipped off Martin Luther King Jr. Day against the Charlotte Hornets, and Jayson Tatum made sure they did it in style. Tatum poured in 51 points, including 18 in the fourth quarter, in a 130-118 victory. It’s Tatum’s fifth 50-burger in the regular season in his impressive young career, passing Celtics legend […]

Milwaukee Bucks fans have been patiently waiting for the return of three-time All Star Khris Middleton, who has endured recurring injury problems this season after spraining his right MCL in last year’s playoffs. That tiresome waiting game might be nearly over, though, as Middleton has ramped up his rehab work of late.  Still, it has […]

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet left Saturday’s contest against the Atlanta Hawks early after suffering a back injury. He returned to the game later on but did not play well, finishing with three points on 1-for-9 shooting from the field and 1-for-6 from behind the three-point arc in the loss. So when the Raptors travel […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ current road trip has two big themes to it so far: close wins and clutch moments from Joel Embiid. The Sixers have defeated the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Lakers. After hitting a game-winning jumper against the Jazz, he closed out the Lakers with some defense that was clutch but initially looked […]

The Golden State Warriors haven’t exactly looked equipped to defend their title this season. The reigning champions are still under .500 at the season’s midway point, own the league’s second-worst record away from home and sport a net rating in the red, 17th in offense and 19th in defense. They just finished marring a stunning […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has missed the last two games with a sore left knee. The last time he played was back on January 11th against the Atlanta Hawks, when he grabbed 18 rebounds and dished out ten assists in a Milwaukee win. The Bucks have struggled as of late without their best player, […]

Bradley Beal is not yet ready to return. The Washington Wizards All-Star guard, who has been dealing with a left hamstring injury, will not play against the Golden State Warriors on Monday due to his left hamstring injury, according to Josh Robbins of The Athletic. Bradley Beal was previously listed as questionable for the Martin […]

New Orleans Pelicans’ star CJ McCollum recently hinted at player unhappiness on the Toronto Raptors during a recent podcast, per O.G.OOSE on Twitter. McCollum’s take is especially notable given the trade rumors that are swirling around the Raptors. “I think in terms of what they (Raptors) need or what they are lacking, something is going to […]

The Brooklyn Nets have lost two games since Kevin Durant went down with an MCL sprain in Miami. This marks the first time the Nets have lost back-to-back games since mid-November. For many, the slow start to Durant’s absence draws flashbacks to Brooklyn’s struggles after the former MVP’s injury last season. The Nets went 5-16, […]

As the 2023 NBA trade deadline on February 9 quickly approaches, the Indiana Pacers have some decisions to make. The biggest question mark for the franchise is, are they buyers or are they sellers? If they’re sellers, the Pacers’ trade deadline strategy has to include Myles Turner heading out first, as he has the most […]

While the Detroit Pistons are one of the worst teams in the NBA once again, they have an intriguing veteran player in Bojan Bogdanovic, who is leading the way for this young group offensively. But that also means he’s garnering a lot of trade interest ahead of the February deadline as numerous contenders look for […]

Hardwood activity in 2023 is getting into a groove. As the action on the court heats up, the NBA Power Rankings continue to shift dramatically. For one, the Boston Celtics have recovered first place from the Brooklyn Nets. Meanwhile, the Sacramento Kings and Oklahoma City Thunder are the highest-rising teams heading into Week 14. On […]

Lonzo Ball wants to return during the 2022-2023 NBA season. But the Chicago Bulls point guard also understands that may prove to be unrealistic, per Bulls insider K.C. Johnson. “Lonzo Ball talked today in Paris,” Johnson wrote on Twitter. “Said he’s remaining mentally strong after 1-year absence and making progress but still experiencing some discomfort. […]

Chicago Bulls guard/forward DeMar DeRozan has missed the past three games after he injured his quad on a non-contact play when they took on the Boston Celtics on January 9. DeRozan was simply trying to get to his spot against Al Horford, but he proceeded to tweak his quad which had already been hurting to […]

Los Angeles Lakers’ superstar Anthony Davis is making significant progress in rehabbing a stress injury in his right foot, and could be on track to play before the NBA’s All-Star break, NBA Insider Shams Charania confirmed on Monday. “Anthony Davis is expected to start running now. Once that happens and he’s back onto the floor running […]

The Detroit Pistons 2022-23 season went down the drain pretty early on when it was announced their young star guard Cade Cunningham would be undergoing season-ending surgery on a shin injury. Detroit wasn’t going to contend this season, but that pretty much pushed their rebuild timeline back by a year before they could truly see […]

The Houston Rockets (10-32) visit the Los Angeles Lakers (19-24) on Monday night. Action tips off at 10:30 p.m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Rockets-Lakers prediction, pick, and how to watch. Houston has lost 10 straight games and sits firmly in last place in the Western Conference. The Rockets covered […]

Atlanta Hawks’ big man Clint Capela is expected to return on Monday after missing 10 games due to a calf injury, per Chris Haynes. However, he will be on a minutes restriction. Capela will return to a Hawks team that is in the midst of a mediocre 2022-2023 season. He will look to help them […]

The Golden State Warriors visit the Washington Wizards on Monday afternoon, in the second leg of a back-to-back set. Klay Thompson and the Warriors were defeated 132-118 by the Chicago Bulls in Illinois on Sunday. Thompson scored a team-high 26 points over 33 minutes, adding four boards and four assists in the loss. With a […]

The Phoenix Suns (21-23) visit the Memphis Grizzlies (29-13) on Monday. Action tips off at 6:00 p.m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Suns-Grizzlies prediction, pick, and how to watch. Phoenix has lost 11 of their last 13 games and dropped to 10th place in the Western Conference. The Suns covered […]