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As the Golden State Warriors prepared to take on the Philadelphia 76ers in a Saturday night showdown, Stephen Curry’s warm-up drew a big crowd. Among the many observers was Sixers rookie Jared McCain, who wouldn’t have missed this chance to watch and learn from a legend for anything. Curry’s warm-up routine has been appointment viewing […]

DALLAS — It goes without saying, but the Dallas Mavericks’ biggest move ahead of the NBA trade deadline was dealing Luka Doncic away for Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a first round pick. Dallas also made a trade with the Philadelphia 76ers, acquiring Caleb Martin as part of the deal. He has yet to play […]

The Golden State Warriors visit the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night. Jimmy Butler was listed as questionable on the injury report earlier in the day, but now he’s been ruled out, per Sam DiGiovanni. Butler is dealing with right mid-back spasms after finishing with five points and seven assists against the Orlando Magic. Here’s everything […]

Kevin Durant is a big Bol Bol fan. The Phoenix Suns center has taken his team and the basketball world by storm over the past two weeks. Ever since head coach Mike Budneholzer inserted him into the starting lineup, the Suns have reaped the rewards. Funny enough, the Suns head coach talked about Bol finding […]

After the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Atlanta Hawks 135-119, All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander responded to Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James’ social media post regarding the NBA’s face of the league conversation. After Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards said he had no interest in becoming the league’s biggest star, James explained why it’s not for […]

It’s been a tough end to the week for Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards, who was hit with a fine by the NBA on Saturday. That followed his ejection from the Timberwolves’ loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday which resulted in an automatic suspension for Anthony Edwards. Anthony Edwards had picked up his […]

Former NBA star Carmelo Anthony recently praised Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons for their growth this season during an episode of his podcast, 7PM in Brooklyn. “I think we seeing the development of Cade Cunningham,” Anthony said. “The patience of like going through the process. He’s starting to find his pace, find his flow, […]

Looking at the last 15 games, the Los Angeles Lakers have held the NBA’s second-best defensive rating behind only the Cleveland Cavaliers, as per the league’s official website. The Lakers have gone 12-3 during the stretch, with LeBron James being a driving catalyst behind the team’s defense. The Lakers’ 106-102 win over the Los Angeles […]

The New York Knicks visit the Miami Heat on Sunday night. Andrew Wiggins is on the injury report alongside guard Jaime Jaquez Jr., with both players listed as doubtful. Wiggins is dealing with a right ankle sprain, which forced him to miss Friday’s matchup. Jaquez Jr. also has a right ankle sprain after going for […]

The New York Knicks are now as complete a team as they can be. New York’s Mitchell Robinson returned from an injury against the Memphis Grizzlies, helping to secure the victory. And while the major narrative around the Knicks is that they can’t beat the elite teams in the NBA, they are now 4-0 against […]

This time of the season is a good time for NBA teams to give players roster tryouts by way of a 10-day contract. Sometimes it’s temporary help for the final stretch of the season, other times it’s to evaluate prospects. Teams like the Charlotte Hornets, used a 10-day contract to help with injuries. Following the […]

Jalen Suggs addressed the media on Saturday for the first time since the Orlando Magic ruled him out indefinitely due to a trochlea injury in his left knee. The diagnosis, confirmed after further evaluation and an MRI, came on Friday, adding another setback to what has already been a challenging season for the 23-year-old guard. […]

Trading for NBA stars is usually a huge gamble. It normally entails surrendering a team’s future in the form of draft picks or promising players. Nonetheless, it also threatens the depth of any team with championship hopes. But while it’s a huge risk, history tells us that it also sometimes pays off. That is what […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are at a crossroads following a gut-wrenching 114-113 road loss to the New York Knicks, a defeat sealed by OG Anunoby’s buzzer-beating three-pointer off a Jalen Brunson assist. The post-NBA All-Star break stretch has been a mixed bag for Desmond Bane, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Ja Morant’s Grizzlies (38-21), who sit at […]

According to a report from Sam Amick of The Athletic, Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison reached out to the Minnesota Timberwolves to gauge their interest in a trade centered around Luka Doncic and Anthony Edwards. The Timberwolves reportedly declined the offer and were surprised that the Mavericks were even considering trading their franchise cornerstone. […]

In a heartbreaking turn of events, Taylor Jenkins found himself shouldering the blame after a last-second Memphis Grizzlies loss to the visiting New York Knicks. Despite a valiant effort from Ja Morant, Jalen Brunson now holds the season’s bragging rights having swept both meetings. The Big Apple got to see a blowout (143-106) but the […]

Dirk Nowitzki is regarded as a Dallas Mavericks legend. The former superstar led Dallas to a 2011 NBA Finals victory and helped to revolutionize the game as a big man who could stretch the floor. Before all of the praise, however, there was a time when Nowitzki faced scrutiny. In the 2006-07 season, Nowitzki led […]

Washington Wizards rookie Kyshawn George’s growth exemplifies why this has been a successful season for the organization despite its 10-48 record. The Miami alum’s improvement is directly tied to Jordan Poole’s guidance, which has been a revelation for the team. George revealed a recent reminder that the former NBA champion gave him. Kyshawn George shares […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are signing a key young wing to a long-term deal with the hope he can contribute at the NBA level in the near future. Jordan Miller, who has been starring for the San Diego Clippers in the G League, has agreed to a four-year contract worth $8.3 million. Via Shams Charania: […]

There’s no question that luring a megastar ultimately raises an NBA team’s championship ceiling. However, it usually requires a steep price of surrendering the future by giving away draft picks and young players with potential. Most recently, this included the Golden State Warriors when they traded for Jimmy Butler in a blockbuster deal. In previous […]

The Brooklyn Nets will be severely shorthanded on Friday against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesar’s Arena. Cam Thomas and Trendon Watford were ruled out for the match on the second night of a back-to-back due to left hamstring injury management. The Nets are already without D’Angelo Russell and Noah Clowney, who are recovering from […]

The Milwaukee Bucks visit the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night. PJ Washington is on the injury report and is listed as questionable. Washington is dealing with a right ankle sprain after going scoreless with 10 rebounds, five assists, and four blocks against the Los Angeles Lakers. Here’s everything known about PJ Washington’s injury and his […]

If anyone understands Phoenix Suns point guard Tyus Jones, it’s Devin Booker. The two have been in sync this season, despite the team not being much of it themselves. Through the ups and downs, it’s resulted in Jones changing roles a barrage of times. Interestingly enough, the Suns benched Jones in favor of Bradley Beal. […]

The Boston Celtics suffered a crushing 123-116 loss at the hands of the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night, but it certainly wasn’t Jayson Tatum’s fault. The Celtics superstar forward led all scorers with 46 points, and amid the “face of the NBA” discussion, Gilbert Arenas believes he’s found the guy who fits the bill. With […]

The Milwaukee Bucks (32-25) have listed Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard as probable for Saturday night’s road matchup against the Dallas Mavericks (32-28). The game is scheduled to tip off at 8:00 p.m. ET as the Bucks begin a two-game road trip. Antetokounmpo is dealing with a left calf strain, while Lillard has been managing […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Luka Doncic have been a match made in heaven. After the Lakers traded for Doncic before the NBA trade deadline, it was shocking. The current Los Angeles star didn’t expect to be traded from his previous team, the Dallas Mavericks. Either way, Doncic celebrated his 26th birthday on Friday, scored […]

This year’s NBA trade deadline was arguably one of the most chaotic in league history. First, the Los Angeles Lakers made a bombshell trade for Luka Doncic. Then the Golden State Warriors traded for Jimmy Butler, and those were just the biggest of many big trades. With several teams making a swing for superstars to […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic re-connected on Friday with one of his former Dallas Mavericks teammates. Doncic and Los Angeles Clippers player Derrick Jones Jr. met at half court after the Lakers’ 106-102 win over the Clippers. The two players chatted for a moment, with smiles on their faces. Jones seemed to whisper something […]

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick for the final NBA game of Saturday’s slate as we turn our attention towards this cross-conference meeting. The Golden State Warriors (32-27) will take on the Philadelphia 76ers (20-38) as the two sdes revisit their series, Golden State leading 1-0. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Warriors-76ers prediction […]

In today’s NBA, one of the most polarizing concerns is superstar empowerment. It’s getting more and more common for various superstars to demand trades despite their contract being far from over. While a change in scenery can do wonders to any player’s career, the opposite can also happen. Here is a look at 10 disgruntled […]

Before Friday’s game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers, LeBron James had jokes for Luka Doncic on his 26th birthday. “Happy birthday, dawg! Yessir! You are getting old like me baby!” James said. The two laughed and embraced, but James turned into quite the comedian. After, the Lakers All-Star is 40 years […]

The Charlotte Hornets will host the Washington Wizards on Saturday at Spectrum Center. LaMelo Ball is questionable on the team’s injury report due to right ankle soreness. Here’s everything we know about Ball’s injury and playing status vs. the Wizards. *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (Get Access | Save $30)* LaMelo Ball injury status […]

Luka Doncic led the Los Angeles Lakers to a 106-102 victory against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night. Doncic scored 31 points to go along with five assists, two rebounds and three steals. According to StatMuse, only Giannis Antetokounmpo has more 30-point games since Luka was selected in the 2018 NBA Draft. Doncic and […]

Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers fans had an early taste of a potential Eastern Conference Finals matchup on Friday. Celtics guard Jaylen Brown was like everyone else. He was eagerly anticipating the matchup. However, despite jumping out to a 25-3 lead, the Cavs pulled off a 22-point comeback. As a result, Celtics fans were in […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas returned on Friday following a two-month absence due to a hamstring injury. The fourth-year guard played 21 minutes during a 121-102 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, posting 16 points on 7-of-17 shooting with one assist and three turnovers. “Decent first game back,” Thomas said. “Obviously, missed some shots I […]

Bill Kennedy is one of the most entertaining referees in the NBA. His lighthearted approach keeps the game fun, and even when delivering calls with a straight face, he never seems overly serious. That signature humor took center stage Friday night during the New York Knicks–Memphis Grizzlies game when he burst into laughter while announcing […]

The Los Angeles Lakers might be the hottest team in the NBA at the moment after picking up their fifth win in a row on Friday night. Despite a tough test in the battle of L.A., the Lakers prevailed 106-102 behind great performances from LeBron James and Luka Doncic. One Laker who was missing in […]

Team Liquid’s unforgettable triumph at The International 2024 will be etched in history. Overlooked by many, they defied expectations to claim Dota 2’s most prestigious title. To commemorate their legendary victory, NBA Hall of Famer Earvin “Magic” Johnson received a limited edition championship ring from Team Liquid. Johnson, a stakeholder in Liquid’s parent company aXiomatic, […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been seeing a lot of progress from their young players this season, and one of those players is Onyeka Okongwu, who has made his way into the starting lineup. Okongwu has always shown his versatility on both sides of the ball, but it’s been in the bright lights with more minutes […]