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The Indiana Pacers turned plenty of heads already this season after signing Mac McClung. However, the three-time NBA dunk contest champion’s time with the club was short-lived, as the front office just waived him in favor of another player. Reports indicate that the Pacers released McClung on Thursday, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. The […]

In his first start of the regular season, Ajay Mitchell got the nod in place of Lu Dort for Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault, before the Portland Trail Blazers spoiled the defending champion’s historic start. The Trail Blazers defeated the Thunder 121-119, handing Oklahoma City its first loss after an 8-0 record. Mitchell […]

Los Angeles Lakers fans all want to know when LeBron James will make his season debut. After dealing with a sciatica problem throughout the preseason, James was shut down at the start of the 2025-26 season, and has missed each of the Lakers’ first nine games. The good news for Los Angeles is that despite […]

The Golden State Warriors have gotten off to a mixed bag of a start to the 2025-26 NBA season, currently sitting at 5-4 after Wednesday evening’s road loss against the Sacramento Kings. Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler both did not play in that game for Golden State, while the Kings were also missing some big […]

It’s been a rough start to the year for the Dallas Mavericks, who currently sit at 2-6 after Wednesday evening’s 101-99 home loss to the lowly New Orleans Pelicans. Number one overall draft pick Cooper Flagg had a solid game in this one, scoring 20 points, but it still was an ugly night for the […]

Isaiah Hartenstein and the Oklahoma City Thunder cemented their best start in franchise history at 8-0. After a 121-119 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, Hartenstein addressed what led his team to cough up a 22-point lead. On the second night of a back-to-back on the road, the shorthanded Thunder nearly erased an eight-point deficit […]

Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernadnez was desperately searching for a spark during his team’s 0-7 start. He found one in the form of third-year forward Noah Clowney during Wednesday’s 112-103 win over the Indiana Pacers. Clowney turned in a career-best performance during his second consecutive start, posting 17 points, four rebounds and one assist […]

The NBA has found itself embroiled in a major controversy recently with multiple figures around the league, including Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups, being arrested for alleged involvement in illegal gambling activities. The chargers have brought the league’s relationship with various sportsbooks under even more scrutiny and […]

The Dallas Mavericks have started the season 2-6, and things hit rock bottom in their latest loss against the New Orleans Pelicans. It was a game that came down to the final minutes, and the Mavericks had every chance to win it, but couldn’t execute. One of the moments came from Klay Thompson with less […]

Formerly the director of quantitative research and development for the Dallas Mavericks, Bob Voulgaris is widely considered to be one of the most prolific NBA betters of all time. With millions in winnings and an extensive betting network of his own, Voulgaris recently revealed details about a darker side of gambling. Speaking on Pablo Torre […]

The Los Angeles Clippers visit the Phoenix Suns on Thursday. Jalen Green is on the injury report and is listed as probable. Green is dealing with a right hamstring strain that has forced the Suns guard to miss the start of the regular season. Here’s everything we know about Jalen Green’s injury and his playing […]

On Wednesday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers improved to 7-2 with a narrow home win over the San Antonio Spurs. It was another great game for Luka Doncic, who scored 42 points to go along with 13 assists and nine rebounds, and has continued to establish himself as the early frontrunner for the league MVP […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have endured a difficult start to the season after what was a torrid offseason due to multiple reasons. They are now 3-4 after their latest 126-107 loss to defending champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder, which came in the absence of Kawhi Leonard. Now set to take on the Phoenix Suns at […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo may be the face of the Milwaukee Bucks, but that did not stop him from imagining life as a college athlete this week. The two-time NBA Most Valuable Player took to social media to ask if he still had any NCAA eligibility left to suit up for the Marquette Golden Eagles. “Random thoughts […]

On Wednesday evening, the Dallas Mavericks dropped to 2-6 with a home loss against the lowly New Orleans Pelicans. It was one of the better games so far for number one overall draft pick Cooper Flagg, who scored 20 points to go along with nine rebounds, but ultimately, the Mavericks fell victim to a clutch […]

It was a wild night at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday as the Los Angeles Lakers edged out the San Antonio Spurs 118-116. The win was satisfying, especially because the Lakers honored the MLB champion Los Angeles Dodgers on the same night. After the game, Deandre Ayton spoke to NBA reporter Dave McMenamin about the pressure […]

On Wednesday evening, the Golden State Warriors dropped another road game with a narrow loss at the hands of the Sacramento Kings. Most of the big guns for both teams sat this one out, including Jimmy Butler and Stephen Curry for the Warriors, who now sit at a mediocre 5-4 on the young season. Still, […]

The Dallas Mavericks may be struggling early in the season, but rookie forward Cooper Flagg continues to shine as one of the league’s most promising young players. With another composed and efficient outing against the New Orleans Pelicans, Flagg officially joined historic company, becoming the third-youngest player in NBA history to record multiple 20-point games, […]

Following the Golden State Warriors’ 121–116 loss to the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night, radio host Joe Shasky of 95.7 The Game revealed a text message from a fan urging the franchise to pursue Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant in a trade. The loss dropped the Warriors to 5–4 on the season, and frustrations among […]

On Wednesday, the Boston Celtics got back into the win column with a comfortable home victory over the Washington Wizards. This win was preceded by an ugly home loss against the Utah Jazz, one in which Jaylen Brown appeared to be tripped on a play in the final minutes but did not get a call, […]

The Dallas Mavericks have not had the best start to the season, and they could point to a few reasons why. One of the reasons is that they’re missing some of their key players. They knew Kyrie Irving would miss about half of the season as he recovers from his ACL injury last season, but […]

Houston Rockets All-Star Kevin Durant had jokes for Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant’s dad Tee in-game during Wednesday’s 124-109 win. While the NBA world wonders if the Rockets would trade for Morant, who’s voiced his displeasure with the team’s direction and served a one-game suspension, Durant made light of the situation. Durant joked with Morant’s […]

There was a telling stillness on the Memphis Grizzlies’ bench Tuesday night, not the quiet of focus, but of disconnect. As the Grizzlies dropped yet another contest, falling to 3-6 on the season, Ja Morant’s body language was impossible to ignore. Shoulders slumped, eyes distant, and increasingly isolated from teammates and coaches, the tension inside […]

The New York Knicks thumped the Minnesota Timberwolves 137-114 on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden. Karl Anthony Towns was exceptional in leading the Knicks to a monster victory at home. Despite his success with the Knicks, Towns still harbors confusion over how the trade to the Timberwolves for Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo went down, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers continued their impressive start to the 2025-26 season on Wednesday night, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 118-116 for their fifth straight win. Luka Doncic once again led the charge, delivering a dominant performance, but it was his postgame revelation about head coach JJ Redick’s latest team-building tactic that caught attention. Speaking […]

The Dallas Mavericks suffered their third straight defeat after falling short against the New Orleans Pelicans, 101-99, at American Airlines Center on Wednesday. They dropped to 2-6 in what has been a lowly start to their campaign. The Mavericks had the chance to send the game into overtime, but forward Cooper Flagg missed his running […]

The Los Angeles Lakers extended their hot start to the 2025-26 season on Wednesday night, edging the San Antonio Spurs 118-116 for their fifth consecutive win. While Luka Doncic once again carried the scoring and playmaking load, it was his defensive performance that stunned both fans and teammates — particularly Marcus Smart. Smart, who finished […]

When Victor Wembanyama recorded 40 points, 15 rebounds, and three blocks in the San Antonio Spurs’ first game of the season, a 125-92 blowout win over the Dallas Mavericks, the NBA world was sent into a frenzy. In his third season, Wembanyama kicked things off looking like a true MVP candidate, and the Spurs began […]

He may not agree to it, but there’s no question that Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is one of the faces of the NBA. He draws a crowd anywhere he plays with his devil-may-care style and colorful personality. He returned to action against the New York Knicks on Wednesday after missing their last four games […]

DALLAS — It was a beautiful night in Dallas on Wednesday as I left the American Airlines Center after covering the Dallas Mavericks’ game against the New Orleans Pelicans. The overall mood from the fans who were leaving the game did not match the night’s atmosphere, however. It almost felt somber leaving the arena following […]

Sacramento Kings head coach Doug Christie is drawing a line in the sand when it comes to Russell Westbrook. Following the veteran guard’s signing ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season, Christie made it clear that he won’t allow the same old media narratives to define Westbrook’s tenure in Sacramento. Instead, the first-year head coach wants […]

The Brooklyn Nets were the NBA’s only winless team entering Wednesday’s road matchup with the Indiana Pacers. With Jordi Fernandez’s squad largely non-competitive during a 0-7 start, some began to speculate whether the Nets could beat their NBA-record 0-18 start set during the 2009-10 season. Brooklyn ended that conversation on Wednesday, securing a 112-103 win […]

Steve Kerr and the Golden State Warriors dropped their fourth game in five tries in a 121-116 loss to the Sacramento Kings, while Al Horford’s offensive struggles off the bench continued. He finished the game scoreless on 0-for-8 attempts, including seven missed threes. After Jonathan Kuminga earned the Warriors’ starting center job, Horford, alongside Buddy […]

Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the San Antonio Spurs 118-116 despite LeBron James and Austin Reaves’ injury absences on Wednesday night. Doncic led the way in the victory, scoring 35 points to go along with 13 assists, nine rebounds, five steals and two blocks. The Lakers, despite the fact that LeBron has […]

The Los Angeles Lakers escaped with a 118-116 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night, but veteran guard Marcus Smart made headlines for all the wrong reasons. At least he didn’t shy away from addressing it. In the game’s tense final seconds, Smart committed a costly blunder that could have undone the Lakers’ […]

The NBA had a meeting with the Congressional committee in the wake of the FBI indictments of Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier, and Damon Jones. During the meeting, there were some important people absent, on which included commissioner Adam Silver, according to Marc Stein. “Neither Adam Silver nor deputy commissioner Mark Tatum were in attendance today, […]

The Boston Celtics got a nice win against the Washington Wizards, and they probably had a nice laugh afterwards. Over a week ago, Jaylen Brown was the topic of discussion after his hairline got on OG Anunoby. Brown didn’t deny it, and he actually went on stream to get a haircut and discuss why he […]

NEW YORK – The New York Knicks defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 137-114 on Wednesday night, improving to 5-0 at home. The win was New York’s third in as many games in the midst of a seven-game home stand, their longest since 2013. The biggest stat-sheet discrepancy was rebounding, where the Knicks dominated the Timberwolves 50 to 31. Ten […]

Russell Westbrook has never been one to campaign for his legacy. He doesn’t need to. The box score, the longevity, the nightly impact, they speak loudly enough. And on Wednesday night in Sacramento, they echoed again. Westbrook recorded 23 points, 16 rebounds, and 10 assists in the Sacramento Kings’ 121-116 win over the Golden State […]