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The Milwaukee Bucks visit the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. Damian Lillard is listed as questionable on the injury report. He is dealing with right soleus soreness. He was listed as probable alongside his All-Star teammate Giannis Antetokounmpo before being downgraded to questionable. After going for 16 points on 6-of-18 attempts, four assists, and three against […]

As the Miami Heat look to snap the current nine-game losing streak on Friday night when the team takes on the Houston Rockets, they hope to be at full strength with newcomer Andrew Wiggins. After the Heat lost a tough one to the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday, they need as much firepower as possible as […]

Sports often deliver moments that defy expectation, but few could have predicted the bond between hip-hop legend Flavor Flav and Spurs forward Sandro Mamukelashvili. The unheralded big man made history in San Antonio’s 120-105 win over the Knicks, but what happened after the game turned just as many heads, per Yahoo. A Record-Breaking Performance Mamukelashvili, […]

The New York Knicks announced Thursday that they will sign veteran forward PJ Tucker to a second 10-day contract after his initial deal expired. The team confirmed the decision on X, formerly known as Twitter. Tucker, 39, made his Knicks debut Wednesday night in a 120-105 loss to the San Antonio Spurs, appearing in his […]

After an initial run of success after the All-Star break, the Milwaukee Bucks have lost five of their last seven games. The situation has gotten bad enough that coach Doc Rivers called superstars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard into an emergency postgame meeting following a loss to the Golden State Warriors without Stephen Curry. “There […]

NBA trades are common. In fact, even the best superstars can be included in trades which is part of the harsh reality of an NBA business. In the current 2024-25 season, there have been a number of big names traded, including the Dallas Mavericks trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. However, some NBA […]

Former Orlando Magic guard Chris Duhon believes Paolo Banchero has the potential to be a superstar but emphasized that the team must make key improvements to become a legitimate title contender. In a recent interview with Logan Martinez of Action Network, Duhon praised Banchero’s development and highlighted the necessary steps for the Magic to take […]

Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert’s divorce continues to take a contentious turn as Taylor accuses her ex-husband of leaking their legal documents to the media. According to court filings reportedly obtained by TMZ, Taylor is seeking to have Shumpert held in contempt of court, demanding he serve 20 days in jail and pay a fine, […]

The Sacramento Kings will be facing the Chicago Bulls, and it looks like it will be a reunion for Zach LaVine as he goes up against his former team. LaVine missed the Kings’ last game for personal reasons, but they were still able to get the win against the Cleveland Cavaliers. It’s not certain what […]

NBA 2K has released its latest player ratings update for March, highlighting standout performances from Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden, Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero, and Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves. Each player has earned an overall rating increase in NBA 2K25 following impressive stretches in the second half of the season. 🗣️ […]

Kobe Bryant carved out a decorated basketball career, worthy to be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. The Black Mamba earned one NBA MVP award, five NBA championships, and two NBA Finals MVPs. But while Bryant was legendary, that doesn’t mean his career was perfect. In fact, he also endured some shortcomings. Here are […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers let another one slip away, dropping their third straight game in a frustrating 123-119 loss to the Sacramento Kings. Like every other game in this three-game losing streak, it was yet another night where the Cavs looked in control until everything came tumbling down. The opening quarter followed a familiar script. The […]

Phoenix Suns All-Star Kevin Durant had time for his haters this week. After Durant was seen yelling at his head coach, Mike Budenholzer, during a timeout in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 107-96 win against the Suns, he responded to harsh critics on social media in response to a video highlighting Kevin’s thin skin throughout his […]

Kendrick Perkins has always been known for some outlandish takes. However, this one was filled with love towards current Denver Nuggets point guard, Russell Westbrook. After Westbrook dropped a triple-double against the Golden State Warriors on Monday, Perkins remembered how great his teammate was. On the Road Trippin Podcast, he detailed where Westbrook ranks for […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have a quick turnaround from their breezy win over the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday, having to face Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday evening. Luka Doncic was brilliant in the Lakers’ win over shorthanded Denver, but unfortunately, Los Angeles will be without him on Thursday vs Milwaukee. “Lakers star […]

The Indiana Pacers will host the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Tyrese Haliburton is questionable on the team’s injury report due to lower back soreness. Here’s everything we know about Haliburton’s injury and playing status vs. the Nets. *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (Get Access | Save $30)* Tyrese Haliburton injury status […]

MIAMI – After the Miami Heat dropped their ninth straight game on Thursday night to the Detroit Pistons, 116-113, there is no doubt a level of frustration from the type of losses the team has been having. This time around, Pistons star Cade Cunningham hit a game-winning three ball which put the Heat away on […]

Bill Chisholm, the incoming owner of the Boston Celtics, shared his first public comments after agreeing to purchase the franchise for a record-breaking $6.1 billion. The sale, which is still awaiting NBA approval, is expected to set a new financial benchmark that could influence the league’s long-discussed expansion plans. In a statement released by Business […]

Michael Jordan is seen by many as the greatest NBA player of all time. But while his talent and accomplishments are nearly untouchable, there’s no doubt that it wasn’t a perfect legacy for His Airness. Here are the 10 biggest stains on Michael Jordans’ legacy, ranked. Check out the gallery. 1. Michael Jordan’s gambling addiction […]

On Wednesday evening, Sandro Mamukelashvili put together one of the most surprising performances of the 2024-25 season by scoring 34 points and grabbing nine rebounds in the San Antonio Spurs’ big win over the New York Knicks. Mamukelashvili is among the many Spurs who have seen increased playing time in the wake of injuries to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ season has gone much better than many expected. Despite entering the year after a rather uneventful offseason — other than the hiring of JJ Redick — the Lakers are just one game back from second place in the Western Conference. After last night’s win over the Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles is […]

The 2024-25 NBA season is winding to a close, and with March Madness officially underway, it’s about the time in the calendar where we begin looking at the teams outside of the NBA title picture and start to wonder, what the hell do they have going on? It’s not uncommon that what most of these teams have […]

After beating the Philadelphia 76ers 133-100 on Wednesday, head coach Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder officially clinched the Northwest Division. They are one Los Angeles Lakers loss against the Milwaukee Bucks away from clinching the No. 1 seed. The shorthanded Thunder’s blowout win against the 76ers impressed Daigneault, who commended his players for […]

The development of Bronny James has been on full display, and the Los Angeles Lakers seem to be satisfied with his progress. Bronny is spending most of his time with the Lakers G-League team, and he’s been showing real strides as a player. With him splitting time between the G-League and the Lakers, he hasn’t […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd addressed speculation surrounding Anthony Davis’ potential return ahead of the team’s 135-131 collapse against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday. Kidd revealed that Davis is making progress but remains a ways off from rejoining the team on the court. “He’s trending in the right place. He had a positive experience […]

Boston Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck has agreed to sell the team to Bill Chisholm, managing partner at Symphony Technology Group, for $6.1 billion, and Grousbeck revealed the plan moving forward when it comes to the ownership transition. Grousbeck said in a statement that new Celtics owner Chisholm has “asked me to run the team as […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves suffered their second consecutive loss on Wednesday night, falling 119-115 to the New Orleans Pelicans. Despite holding a 14-point lead during the game, Minnesota was unable to secure the victory, prompting frustration from Anthony Edwards. The loss marked a sharp downturn for the Timberwolves, who had won eight straight games before dropping […]

Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers host Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks for a Thursday night showdown. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Bucks-Lakers prediction and pick. The Bucks are 38-30 on the season, placing them fifth in the Eastern Conference. They are just a half-game behind the Indiana […]

The Boston Celtics have finally been sold for $6.1 billion to Bill Chisholm who has been categorized as a “lifelong fan” after the team was put on sale last year. While the NBA will be experiencing the impact of the Celtics sale, team co-owner Steve Pagliuca took to social media to reveal his bid for […]

The Nets have had their fair share of struggles this season. The Pacers are playing well in comparison and are trying to improve their playoff standing. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Nets-Pacers prediction and pick. The Nets have had a rough season this year, losing three of their last four […]

With March Madness here, the Atlanta Hawks will be taking a long look at some of the prospects, as they could potentially have two picks in this year’s NBA Draft. The Hawks own the Los Angeles Lakers’ pick after trading Dejounte Murray to the New Orleans Pelicans, and they own the Sacramento Kings’ pick as […]

Old rivalries never die, as is the case for Miami Heat president Pat Riley and Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler. After the Heat traded Butler to the Warriors, it was a part of a months-long saga between the two. For starters, Butler wanted a contract extension. Most importantly, he wanted to be valued and […]

Stephen Curry is regarded as the best shooter in NBA history. With four NBA titles, one Finals MVP, and two NBA MVPs, he has already cemented his legacy. In fact, he was one of the greatest players to influence the game. But while his legacy is legendary, that doesn’t mean his career has been perfect. […]

The Atlanta Hawks are in the middle of an important part of the season, as they try to stay within the Play-In race or make an effort to climb into the top six to make the playoffs. Despite the several things that have happened this season – whether it was injuries or trades – the […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Denver Nuggets, it was led by star Luka Doncic who recorded 31 points to go along with eight rebounds and seven assists. With the Lakers heating up towards making a loud playoff run, Doncic spoke after the game about the plays he makes that gets the crowd riled […]

Nikola Jokic is once again having an MVP-like season. He is in the midst of his best year with the Denver Nuggets, averaging 29.1 points, 12.8 rebounds, and 10.3 assists per game. However, even the three-time MVP can’t escape the critics, as his recent injury concerns has sparked criticisms due to the star big man […]

The Boston Celtics’ record-setting $6.1 billion sale has positioned the NBA to move forward with potential expansion, according to ESPN’s Tim Bontemps. Bill Chisholm, managing partner at Symphony Technology Group, agreed to purchase the Celtics in a deal that now stands as the most expensive sale of a sports franchise in North American history. Bontemps […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After Oklahoma City Thunder center Jaylin Williams recorded his second triple-double, head coach Mark Daigneault reflected on the beginning of Williams’ career. During the 2022 second-round pick’s time with the Oklahoma City Blue, the Thunder’s G League affiliate, Daigneault, noticed Jaylin’s three-point shot almost immediately. It’s become an integral facet of his […]

With a loss to Xavier in the NCAA Tournament First Four, Texas is expected to fire head basketball coach Rodney Terry after just three seasons. Now in search of their next coach, the Longhorns are expected to explore all options, including Houston Rockets assistant Royal Ivey. While not likely to accept the job, Ivey is […]