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In attempting to set the record straight regarding his exit from the Sacramento Kings, De’Aaron Fox is also making another aspect clear. Victor Wembanyama is why he singled out the San Antonio Spurs as a preferred destination. “Why I wanted to come here,” is the way Fox described it to ESPN just ahead of his […]

The Dallas Mavericks have had a disastrous time in the last 30 days, suffering injuries to Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving. Sports reporter Rachel Nichols pins the blame on the franchise for managing the star duo. Nichols appeared on an episode of Sports Illustrated’s Open Floor Show on Friday. She argued that both injuries are […]

The Dallas Mavericks have dealt with no shortage of injury trouble throughout the 2024-25 NBA season. Kyrie Irving recently suffered a torn ACL. Additionally, Anthony Davis, Dereck Lively II and Daniel Gafford are among the Mavericks who are still dealing with injuries. Ahead of Friday’s Mavs’ game against the Memphis Grizzlies, Shams Charania of ESPN […]

The Bulls are barely clinging to the play-in spot in the East, while the Heat are in prime position to keep improving their standing out East. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Bulls-Heat prediction and pick. The Bulls have struggled this season and have lost three of their last five games […]

Sports reporter Rachel Nichols noted key differences between Jimmy Butler and Kevin Durant when it came to their dynamics with the Golden State Warriors. Nichols appeared in an episode of Sports Illustrated’s Open Floor Show on Friday. She says the irony is that the Warriors would’ve preferred Durant but got Butler, and Durant is having […]

Following the Los Angeles Lakers’ 113-109 comeback win against the New York Knicks, their win streak now sits at eight games. The Lakers are about to embark on a four-game road trip with stops in Boston, Milwaukee and Denver that will really say a lot about this team depending on the outcomes. In any case, […]

The Phoenix Suns’ home arena became unglued on Tuesday after Collin Gillespie drained his eighth, ninth, and tenth points of the night with almost 30 seconds left. That 3-pointer sealed the 119-117 win, as Gillespie was in for point guard Tyus Jones. During the game, it seemed likely that Gillespie would receive any playing time. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to take on the Boston Celtics on Saturday in a highly anticipated NBA matchup between two of the league’s top teams. L.A. enters the contest with a 40-21 record, owning the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference, while Boston is 45-18 and is No. 2 in the Eastern […]

It is a possible NBA Finals preview as the Los Angeles Lakers battle the Boston Celtics on Saturday at the TD Garden. It one of the best NBA rivalries of all time as we continue our NBA odds series and make a Lakers-Celtics prediction and pick. The Celtics lead the head-to-head series 166-135. Furthermore, they […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and the New York Knicks faced off, which meant that two former teammates played against each other in Jalen Brunson and Luka Doncic. The two had big games for their respective teams, but the Lakers came out victorious, and after the game, they swapped jerseys with each other. Dallas Mavericks fans […]

Oklahoma City Thunder’s two-way center, Branden Carlson, flirted with a triple-double in Wednesday’s Oklahoma City Blue’s 117-102 win against the Salt Lake City Stars. After Carlson signed two 10-day contracts with the Thunder, he inked a two-way contract for the rest of 2024-25. He demonstrated his offensive prowess in the NBA, connecting on 10-of-17 three-point […]

The Brooklyn Nets will be shorthanded when they face the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday. Cam Johnson was ruled out for the matchup due to left knee soreness. Johnson has appeared in the Nets’ previous 12 games following a multi-week absence in late January due to an ankle injury. Following the best start to a season […]

Luka Doncic revealed the key player to the Los Angeles Lakers’ thrilling 113-109 win over the New York Knicks on Thursday. The clash between the two NBA heavyweights was electric, ending in an overtime classic. The Lakers gained the edge after regulation time partly due to an injury to star point guard Jalen Brunson. Nevertheless, […]

After playing for the Sacramento Kings for just over seven seasons, De’Aaron Fox was dealt to the San Antonio Spurs ahead of the 2024-25 NBA trade deadline. Before the move, Sacramento was involved in numerous trade rumors in an attempt to build a championship-level roster. Despite all those rumors, the 27-year-old point guard claims he […]

The New York Knicks lost more than just a game on Thursday night in Los Angeles. In addition to falling 113-109 in overtime to the Los Angeles Lakers, the Knicks saw All-Star point guard Jalen Brunson depart with 1:20 left in the extra period due to a severe-looking right ankle sprain. On Friday evening, before […]

There’s no question current NBA stars and former players are in demand as podcasters. From The Old/Young Man and the Three, to Podcast P with Paul George, to Gil’s Arena, to Call Him Vlade, big NBA names are dominating the podcast space (ok, the Vlade one isn’t real, but the fact that you thought it […]

The Sacramento Kings never planned on trading De’Aaron Fox. Even after meeting with Fox’s agent, Rich Paul, and discussing the future of the franchise, one that no longer involved head coach Mike Brown, the idea of trading the 27-year-old guard wasn’t on general manager Monte McNair’s agenda. Owner Vivek Ranadive never wanted to see Fox […]

De’Aaron Fox will be returning to Sacramento as he faces the Kings for the first time since getting traded to the San Antonio Spurs. It may be a hostile environment for Fox since things didn’t end on the best of terms with him and the organization, but he’ll have his teammates to support him. One […]

The Nike Air Foamposite is continuing its momentum from 2024 and steamrolling into 2025 as the classic silhouette sees a resurgence in popularity. Nike has been in the lab crafting new color ensembles and reinventing one of the most iconic basketball sneakers of all time. Rumored for the upcoming 2025 holiday, we’ll see a new […]

In a series of tweets on Thursday evening, Nick Wright responded to Charles Barkley’s criticism of the Lakers, despite the team winning eight consecutive games and holding the second seed in the Western Conference. Barkley criticized ESPN for focusing too much on the Lakers and Warriors, claiming the Lakers are just having a “great two […]

Kevin Durant is one of the best scorers in the world. He’s also a shoo-in for the Basketball Hall of Fame, having earned NBA MVP honors to go along with two NBA championships and Finals MVPs. However, his career isn’t exactly perfect. With the Phoenix Suns possibly looking to trade Durant in the offseason, here […]

There was no doubt that the Sacramento Kings were frustrated after their 116-110 loss to the Denver Nuggets, and DeMar DeRozan let the refs know about it in his postgame comments. Unfortunately, the league was not too fond of DeRozan’s comments and fined him for his criticism of the refs. “Sacramento Kings guard-forward DeMar DeRozan […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves visit the Miami Heat on Friday night. Rudy Gobert is on the injury report, dealing with a lower-back injury, and is listed as questionable. Gobert is dealing with a lower-back injury after missing nine consecutive games, including the Timberwolves’ 125-110 win against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday. Here’s everything we know about […]

Luka Doncic has completely shifted the Los Angeles Lakers’ championship outlook this season. Jimmy Butler has done the same for the Golden State Warriors. These two stars changed teams at the trade deadline and have created the two biggest storylines in the NBA over the last month, as the Lakers and Warriors are now legitimate […]

New York Liberty franchise star Sabrina Ionescu isn’t just one of the faces of the WNBA, but she’s also one of the biggest sponsored athletes within the footwear industry. Alongside sponsor Nike, Sabrina Ionescu has grown one of the most popular signature lines as her Nike Sabrina 1 & 2 have become some of the […]

Brenda Song isn’t just another celebrity Lakers fan—she’s a self-proclaimed “psychotic” supporter with a basketball IQ that might rival some analysts, per Sportskeeda. Her passion for Kobe Bryant and the Lakers runs deep, cemented through years of dedicated fandom, emotional investment, and a firsthand experience of the franchise’s historic moments. A True Lakers Diehard Song […]

The Dallas Mavericks are set to host the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night. Dallas has a total of 10 players listed on the NBA injury report, however. Caleb Martin, who has yet to make his Mavs debut, is among the players on the injury report. Mavericks injury report Kyrie Irving (left knee sprain/ACL tear), Anthony […]

Bill Simmons gave a controversial take on the Boston Celtics’ chances of advancing to the NBA Finals. The defending champs have had a decent, albeit uneven, season when considering their high standards. Meanwhile, the Cleveland Cavaliers are having a phenomenal season and are in firm control of the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference. […]

Charles Barkley and Stephen A. Smith were hot names on the internet on Thursday night/Friday morning, as fans reacted to viral moments involving each outspoken television personality. The latter, who first explained his heated interaction with LeBron James following the Los Angeles Lakers’ win over the New York Knicks, decided to address Barkley’s fiery ESPN […]

It’s been a rough season for the Florida State Seminoles’ basketball program, as the team owns a 16-14 record with just one game remaining on the schedule. They’ll be taking on the SMU Mustangs on March 8 with the hopes of ending the regular season on a high note. The Seminoles decided in early February […]

The Golden State Warriors are catching fire at the right time, and it’s been because of the scorching play of Stephen Curry. During the Warriors’ five-game road trip, he managed to score 34.8 points per game in 33.9 minutes per game, shooting 32-for-62 from the three-point line. When asked about what’s been the reason for […]

As De’Aaron Fox takes shots at his former team in the Sacramento Kings, detailing his exit before the blockbuster trade, the new San Antonio Spurs star talks about the events leading up until the big news. There was an ultimatum by Fox for the Kings after the team fired head coach Mike Brown, leading to […]

Khloé Kardashian is keeping her daughter, True, shielded from the complexities of adult relationships. On the latest episode of The Kardashians, the reality star revealed that her five-year-old daughter still believes that Kardashian and her ex, Tristan Thompson, are still in a married relationship, per Complex. Protecting Childhood Innocence In a conversation with her best […]

The Cleveland Cavs visit the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night. LaMelo Ball is on the injury report alongside Jusuf Nurkic, with both players listed as probable. Ball is dealing with an illness, while Nurkic has low back tightness after going for two points and five rebounds against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Here’s everything we know about […]

In the NBA, there are plenty of factors that go into winning championships. In fact, for a franchise to call themselves champion, all stars have to align. Unfortunately, that isn’t the case most of the time. In fact, some teams never seem to have things go their way. Here are the 10 unluckiest NBA franchises […]

As Los Angeles Lakers legend Pau Gasol welcomes Luka Doncic to the team, he has also talked about the ongoing conversation going around the league on a certain player that is the face of the NBA. Even Lakers star LeBron James spoke about the conversation, but this time Gasol gives his point of view. Stephen […]

Social media went in flames after the New York Knicks and Los Angeles Lakers faced off, as someone caught a video of LeBron James and Stephen A. Smith having a short interaction that didn’t look nice. Many people have assumed that James pressed Smith for comments made about his son, Bronny James, earlier in the […]

The Phoenix Suns (29-33) and Denver Nuggets (40-22) meet for the fourth and final time of the regular season at the Ball Arena on Friday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Suns-Nuggets prediction and pick. The Suns continue to struggle late in the year, going just 3-7 in their last […]

Saturday’s forthcoming matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics has developed into a must-see matchup courtesy of Luka Doncic and LeBron James’ instant on-court chemistry. Approximately a month ago, the Celtics were in another stratosphere, tuning up for a repeat bid while the Lakers were swimming upstream against the NBA’s S-tier competition.  However, […]