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Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander received a major endorsement for the NBA’s Most Valuable Player award, as ESPN’s Brian Windhorst voiced strong support for the guard during Wednesday’s SportsCenter broadcast. Windhorst dismissed the notion of a close MVP race, asserting that Gilgeous-Alexander has a substantial lead. “The Shai Gilgeous-Alexander factories really undersold in the […]

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault recently said his double-big lineup featuring Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein is still a work in progress, but the early returns are encouraging. After Monday’s 137-128 win against the Houston Rockets, Daigneault addressed the eight-game sample size, in which the Thunder are 7-1. Still, amid Holmgren missing 43 […]

Throughout the course of the 2024-25 NBA season, the only award that seemed to be a given was Victor Wembanyama leading the way in the race for Defensive Player of the Year. What many have overlooked is how Cleveland Cavaliers big man Evan Mobley has been one of the most improved players in the league, […]

Candid and insightful analysis is hard to come by in the NBA these days. Between ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins dropping Ja Morant missives and the national all but ignoring Jaren Jackson Jr., it is hard to get a full picture of the Memphis Grizzlies outside of a dedicated few. However, Fred Wells, Grizzlies rookie Jaylen’s father, […]

The New York Knicks are nearly whole. They welcomed Mitchell Robinson back last week, and he is in the process of ramping up his minutes per game. But as Robinson returned, Karl-Anthony Towns sat out due to personal reasons. And that’s alarming now—and potentially damaging if it persists. Towns missed the Knicks 114-102 home loss […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been one of the biggest stories since trading for Luka Doncic, and it’s been less about the deal and more about how it’s changed their team. The Lakers are now second in the Western Conference, and people are now starting to talk about them possibly making it to the NBA […]

The Brooklyn Nets made multiple roster moves on Tuesday, signing Tyson Etienne to a two-way contract and waiving Kendall Brown. Those maneuvers came on the final day NBA teams were allowed to sign players to two-way contracts. “I just got a FaceTime call from my son before he was boarding a plane and it’s just […]

The Los Angeles Lakers put the sports world on its head after finalizing a trade, sending Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Luka Doncic. The deal was rather controversial, but L.A. is now in second place in the Western Conference and looking like a true contender. Meanwhile, the Mavericks are fighting for […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ season has fallen apart in just over a month, and now, one NBA insider is suggesting the team trade Anthony Davis, the biggest piece in the Luka Doncic trade, without ever playing another game for the Mavs. When Nico Harrison pulled the proverbial trigger on the highly ridiculed trade that sent Luka […]

On Monday evening, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continued his historic season with a 51-point explosion in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s home win over the Houston Rockets. It was the fourth straight win for an Oklahoma City squad that is currently running away with the Western Conference, up 10.5 games on the second place Los Angeles Lakers as […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault kept it 100% after Monday’s win, including about starting forward Chet Holmgren’s progress since his minor setback against the Atlanta Hawks. After missing Sunday’s 146-132 win against the San Antonio Spurs due to a sprained left ankle, Holmgren returned to Daigneault’s lineup for Monday’s 137-128 […]

Not many people know that the Harlem Globetrotters — arguably the most famous basketball team in the world — was founded by a 5’3″ Jewish immigrant from a London slum named Abe Saperstein. He might have been small in stature and an unlikely face of the franchise, but Saperstein’s story is about to get a […]

Coaching in the NBA is a tough job. In fact, even if the team is performing well, sometimes it isn’t enough to stay on the sidelines. However, not all firings are always the right move by the front office. Here are the 10 most regretful NBA coach firings by a franchise, ranked. Check out the […]

Quentin Grimes has been nothing short of a godsend for the Philadelphia 76ers. In the midst of a miserable season, the 24-year-old is proving to be a key building block for the future. In just 11 games as a Sixer, Grimes has set a new career-high with 44 points, scored 30 on two other occasions […]

Every NBA team suffers a fair share of bumps and bruises throughout an 82-game season. Finding a way to fight through the pain is just part of the job. The New York Knicks rolled out the red carpet for Mitchell Robinson’s return. However, Josh Hart’s Oscar homage was issued a fine before the fan favorite […]

On Tuesday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers continued their winning ways with a home demolition of the New Orleans Pelicans. Both LeBron James and Luka Doncic put up monster numbers in this one, continuing to build chemistry as one of the NBA’s most lethal duos as the season enters its home stretch. Doncic set the […]

As the NBA world reacts to Dallas Mavericks point guard Kyrie Irving’s season-ending injury, Phoenix Suns All-Star Kevin Durant responded to the devastating injury after Tuesday’s thrilling 119-117 win against the Los Angeles Clippers. Durant’s 34 points led the Suns to victory. However, he shared kind words for Irving amid a torn ACL that spelled […]

On Monday evening, the Dallas Mavericks’ season unofficially came to an end when Kyrie Irving went down with an ACL tear. The injury was the latest in a series of unfortunate events for the Mavericks that began when Nico Harrison thought it would be a good idea to trade Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles […]

On Tuesday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers continued their winning ways with a home victory over the New Orleans Pelicans in blowout fashion. The Lakers controlled this game from the jump, with both Luka Doncic and LeBron James crossing the 30-point plateau en route to the victory. Los Angeles has been on a roll since […]

LeBron James has long been known for his deep appreciation of music, and he made waves once again by likening basketball to a musical art form. His latest comments drew the attention of Hollywood actor and die-hard New York Knicks fan Ben Stiller, who responded in a simple yet enthusiastic manner, Sportskeeda reports. LeBron’s Artistic […]

It’s safe to say that winning a championship in the NBA is the most difficult thing to achieve in professional basketball. To win a championship, everything must go right across the organization to merit an elusive title. Although the Boston Celtics have made it look easy with 18, not every team in the NBA has […]

Brooklyn Nets guard D’Angelo Russell has reportedly expressed a desire to remain with the franchise following his return in a midseason trade, according to Brian Lewis of the New York Post. Russell has embraced his expanded role with the Nets, where he has seen an increase in playmaking opportunities and a leadership position within the […]

Karl-Anthony Towns was out in the New York Knicks’ latest game against the Golden State Warriors due to personal reasons, and his status for their upcoming road trip is up in the air. Head coach Tom Thibodeau was asked if Towns would travel to Los Angeles for the start of their road trip, but he […]

Stephen A. Smith delivered a surprising take on the ongoing GOAT debate between LeBron James and Michael Jordan during Wednesday’s edition of ESPN’s First Take. The longtime sports analyst, who has consistently defended Jordan as the greatest of all time, acknowledged James’ unparalleled longevity and admitted that the debate might not be necessary anymore. “I’ve […]

Los Angeles played host to a historic night of basketball as LeBron James cemented his legacy by becoming the first NBA player to score 50,000 career points. With A-list celebrities in attendance, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, Orlando Bloom, and Floyd Mayweather, James delivered another iconic moment at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday night, per TMZ. […]

Jimmy Butler’s season has been odd, to say the least; for the first few months, he was a part of the Miami Heat, with which he butted heads constantly. But now, he appears to be thriving with the Golden State Warriors. With the Heat, Butler made his desire to be traded clear in ways that […]

The girlfriend of Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns, Jordyn Woods, took to social media to share her thoughts on cancer. On Tuesday, March 4, 2025, Woods posted a simple (but effective) one-word message on X, formerly Twitter. She said, “F**k cancer,” which caused a flood of positive comments. Among those who commented was Knicks superfan Ben […]

After back-to-back losses to the Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers, the Boston Celtics picked up a key seven-point win over the Denver Nuggets on Sunday. Now, the Celtics will face a scrappy and surging Portland Trail Blazers team on Wednesday. The only problem is that Boston’s injury report is lengthy, with Jayson Tatum and Jaylen […]

After defeating the Chicago Bulls, the Cleveland Cavaliers’ winning streak may have stretched to 11 games. However,  there was no jubilation in the visitor’s locker room at United Center. No high-fives, no celebratory speeches. Instead, it was an understanding that, despite the winning, things are less than perfect for the Cavs. The scoreboard said 139-117, […]

After the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Atlanta Hawks 127-121, Bucks All-Star Damian Lillard discussed the elbow shot he took to the face and its effects. He finished with 23 points on 9-of-18 attempts, five rebounds, four assists, and two steals in the win, while Giannis Antetokounmpo reached a triple-double (26 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists). […]

Nikola Jokic is the best player in the NBA today. Jokic is the reigning NBA MVP, having collected already his third in four seasons. Jokic has also cemented his legacy by leading the Denver Nuggets to an NBA championship with him earning NBA Finals MVP. Despite his lack of athleticism, the best aspect about his […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are playing well, but they are facing one of the best teams in the NBA in the Boston Celtics, even though Boston has been more inconsistent lately. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Trail Blazers-Celtics prediction and pick. The Blazers have won five of their last six […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ defense was again nowhere to be found when they traveled to face the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday. Jordi Fernandez’s squad dropped its fifth straight, allowing the Spurs to shoot 52-of-95 (55 percent) from the field and 18-of-39 (46 percent) from three en route to a 127-113 blowout victory. Devin Vassell torched […]

Despite not getting much chance to play with the superstar he was brought in to complement, Quentin Grimes has been getting buckets for the Philadelphia 76ers. They may not have swindled the Dallas Mavericks like the Los Angeles Lakers did but acquiring Grimes looks like a phenomenal move. The 76ers sent Caleb Martin, an older […]

The Phoenix Suns came out with a gritty 119-117 win against the Los Angeles Clippers after a big fourth quarter, and it took everything they had. It even took some disagreements from player and coach, as Kevin Durant and Mike Budenholzer had an exchange early in the game. Of course, people would start running with […]

The Memphis Grizzlies will host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday at FedEx Forum. Ja Morant is questionable on the team’s injury report due to a right deltoid contusion. Here’s everything we know about Morant’s injury and playing status vs. the Thunder. *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (Get Access | Save $30)* Ja Morant […]

The Denver Nuggets will host the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday at Ball Arena. Nikola Jokic is questionable on the team’s injury report due to left ankle inflammation. Here’s everything we know about Jokic’s injury and playing status vs. the Kings. *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (Get Access | Save $30)* Nikola Jokic injury status […]

It’s safe to say that the Atlanta Hawks were dark horses in the Eastern Conference coming into the 2024-25 season. With Trae Young remaining as the face of the franchise, the team will always have a decent shot at making some noise. Surrounding Young includes some promising pieces such as Dyson Daniels, Jalen Johnson, and […]

The Detroit Pistons continue their road trip as they take on the Los Angeles Clippers Wednesday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a Pistons-Clippers prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Pistons-Clippers NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Pistons-Clippers Odds […]