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The Detroit Pistons are emerging as the league’s biggest darling of the 2024-25 season. A feel-good story, there aren’t too many people out there who don’t want to see the Pistons turn things around after suffering through a ghastly 14-win 2023-24 campaign. And they continue on in their ascent atop the Eastern Conference totem pole, […]

Nearly one month has passed ever since the Dallas Mavericks decided to trade away Luka Doncic, the 25-year-old star that led them to the NBA Finals last season, to the Los Angeles Lakers for a package headlined by Anthony Davis, and yet the discussion surrounding this bombshell turn of events has not yet died down […]

MIAMI – It was a great Wednesday night for the Miami Heat as they beat the Atlanta Hawks at home after a rough stretch losing six of their last seven games. While the Heat felt they were close to a breakthrough, there were some interesting perspectives from figures within the team that could have brought […]

The first clash between former teammates Kyrie Irving and ex-Maverick Luka Doncic took place last night. While some labeled it a  “Luka revenge Game,” the real showdown might come later in the season when the Los Angeles Lakers travel to face the Dallas Mavericks. Before last night’s game at Crypto.com Arena, a fan had a […]

There is a tendency for excellent teams to fall asleep at the wheel during the dog days of a six-month regular-season grind. The Oklahoma City Thunder are no exception to this. The Thunder let their foot off the gas pedal on Monday when they relinquished a 22-point lead in the fourth quarter to the Minnesota […]

The Detroit Pistons continued their red-hot pace with another blowout win at Little Caesars Arena. Their Wednesday night matchup with the defending champion Boston Celtics finished with the Pistons victorious for the eighth straight game, winning 117-97. That snapped a 12-game losing skid against the Celtics and is now Detroit’s longest winning streak since 2008-09, […]

Records are meant to be broken, but some NBA achievements were so far ahead of their time they’ll never be matched. You could probably write an entire article based solely on Wilt Chamberlain’s stats. Instead, we found his most incredible one and saved the rest for another time. Even without his 100-point game included, there […]

The Brooklyn Nets, despite punting on the 2024-25 season long ago, continue to punch above their weight, thanks to the team’s resilient attitude and excellent coaching courtesy of Jordi Fernandez. On Wednesday night, the Nets made the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Western Conference’s number-one team, sweat before faltering in the fourth quarter en route to […]

The 2024-25 season is shaping up to be another one lost to mediocrity for the Chicago Bulls. They were once again on the receiving end of a loss on Wednesday night, this time suffering a 121-117 defeat to the Los Angeles Clippers. This latest loss sends them to 23-36 on the year. Nonetheless, the team […]

NEW YORK — Paul George’s decision to pause Podcast P to focus on the Philadelphia 76ers paid immediate dividends for him. In the Philadelphia 76ers’ 110-105 loss to the New York Knicks, George played a huge part in a comeback effort that fell just short. He finished the game with 25 points, eight rebounds, seven […]

CHICAGO – The Chicago Bulls have now lost eight out of their last 10 games as they fell at home on Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Clippers. The thing is; the Bulls haven’t looked all that bad in a lot of these losses. They were in it until the very end against the Clippers, […]

When it comes to the NBA’s All-Time scoring list, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is the far and away leader with over 40,000 career points. He’s the only NBA player to reach that mark, and is a surefire Hall of Famer when he retires. But there are other prolific scoring threats still currently in […]

The Boston Celtics may have been without Jaylen Brown for their Wednesday night contest against the surging Detroit Pistons, but they still had all the tools at their disposal to be the team that puts an end to Detroit’s nirvana. But the Celtics simply could not get much going, playing from behind for most of […]

The Philadelphia 76ers entered the 2024-25 season with such high expectations; after all, they brought in one of the best stars in a supporting role in Paul George via free agency, essentially replacing Tobias Harris who didn’t cover himself in glory in his final game for the team during the 2024 NBA playoffs. But things […]

The Detroit Pistons are firing on all cylinders. Entering their Wednesday night clash against the Boston Celtics, the Pistons were in the middle of a seven-game winning streak. What better way for the Pistons to gauge how they stack up against other teams with playoff aspirations than to face the Celtics? And the Pistons passed […]

There hasn’t been all that much to cheer about for Portland Trail Blazers fans this season, but the rebuilding squad has been playing some decent ball over the last month or so as it tries to climb back into the play-in picture. On Wednesday night, those fans got to cheer for one of the most […]

The New Orleans Pelicans head to the desert to take on the Phoenix Suns Thursday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Pelicans-Suns prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Pelicans-Suns NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Pelicans-Suns Odds New […]

It was the night of Oct. 11 and social media lit up with posts from Los Angeles Lakers fans. Undrafted guard Quincy Olivari had just led the Lakers to a comeback win against the Milwaukee Bucks in preseason. Against all odds, Quincy Olivari used that performance to secure a two-way contract from the organization, ensuring […]

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat believed they were close to turning their season around, Wednesday night was a step in the right direction as the team beat the Atlanta Hawks, 131-109. With the Heat looking to capitalize off their home-heavy part of the schedule, it resulted in one of the best offensive games of […]

Denver Nuggets superstar center Nikola Jokic is known for his insane passing ability. His highlight reel includes many near-full-court heaves to teammates, as well as no-look passes. Despite his talent in passing, Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton says he could see Jokic playing a different position if he were to play football. “I see […]

CHICAGO – Nikola Vucevic is out once again for the Chicago Bulls due to right calf tightness. Vucevic last played on Saturday in a loss against the Phoenix Suns, and he missed Monday’s win against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Bulls are taking on the Los Angeles Clippers at home Wednesday night. Bulls head coach Billy […]

As the complacency-averting Memphis Grizzlies approach the final stretch of the NBA regular season, Taylor Jenkins faces a high-stakes balancing act: refining the team’s rotation to optimize health, chemistry, and versatility ahead of a postseason run. With the Grizzlies finally healthy after battling years of injuries, Jenkins is tasked with making tough rotational decisions around […]

Ayesha Curry went viral for her comments about her marriage to Stephen Curry. The couple has been married since 2011 and have four children together: Riley, 12, Ryan, 9, Canon, 6, and 7-month-old Caius. The mom of four told PEOPLE that she and the NBA star prioritize their marriage over their children. “I think for […]

The Los Angeles Lakers host the Minnesota Timberwolves right after taking down the Dallas Mavericks in a dramatic showdown. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Timberwolves-Lakers prediction and pick. The Timberwolves are one of the more confusing stories of the 2024-25 season. After a Western Conference Finals run last year, the […]

Sad news stories are common, but NBACentel getting banned on X, formerly “Twitter,” is next-level. That’s what happened on Wednesday, and the hoops community is in shambles. “They finally got Centel,” @NBAMemes said. “A tragic day in NBA Twitter history.” “Today we lost a generational talent,” said O’Shea Jackson Jr., son of legendary rapper Ice […]

After connecting on 49.2% on 1.6 attempts from deep, it’s no coincidence Oklahoma City Thunder shooting guard Aaron Wiggins took on an increased role from head coach Mark Daigneault this season. After Sunday’s win against the Minnesota Timberwolves, where Thunder’s Daigneault implemented a small-ball approach, Wiggins was a significant part. He’s continued to gain traction […]

The Los Angeles Lakers look a whole lot different than they did a month ago after trading Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks for Luka Doncic. Doncic got off to a slow start with the Lakers after returning from a calf injury, but over the last two games he looks like he’s starting to round […]

The Brooklyn Nets will be without their starting point guard for at least the next two games. D’Angelo Russell will remain sidelined through the weekend as he recovers from an ankle sprain. The veteran has missed the team’s last three games after injuring his ankle during Thursday’s loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Head coach Jordi […]

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade took another trip down memory lane in a recent interview, addressing how team president Pat Riley’s micromanagement may have led to LeBron James’ departure. After Wade recalled an All-Star beef with Dirk Nowitzki, a fellow Hall of Fame forward, Dwyane shed light on a time during James’ last season with […]

The amped-up Memphis Grizzlies are pushing back against ESPN’s hot take machine, Fueled by ‘personalities’ like Kendrick Perkins, the broadcasting giant has grown comfortable airing bold claims with little journalistic backing. Taylor Jenkins disagreed with Perkins suggesting Ja Morant must be the best player on the court for the Grizzlies to win an NBA Playoffs […]

LOS ANGELES – While the Luka Doncic blockbuster trade has certainly dominated recent headlines for the Los Angeles Lakers, almost lost in the shuffle has been how stifling the Lakers’ defense has been. And at the forefront of the Lakers’ defense is none other than LeBron James, the oldest player in the NBA. In fact, […]

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat starting the home-heavy part of the schedule Wednesday night as the team takes on the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night, they’re looking to turn the season around after a rough stretch. The Heat’s captain Bam Adebayo along with head coach Erik Spoelstra on the other hand would share their […]

After All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander revealed the biggest lesson learned from the 25-point collapse against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams revealed his biggest regret. While Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault commended the Timberwolves for their epic comeback, his All-Star duo reflected on what they could have done differently. Williams wouldn’t change a […]

ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reported that the Phoenix Suns will trade Kevin Durant this summer. During Wednesday’s broadcast of NBA Today, Windhorst made a bold claim about the star forward’s future in Phoenix. “They’re gonna trade [KD] him, and he knows that,” Windhorst said. He elaborated further, emphasizing Durant’s professionalism despite ongoing speculation. “There’s been a […]

Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James is playing the best basketball of the season, which hasn’t gone unnoticed by The Ringer’s Bill Simmons. After James surpassed Ray Allen on the 3-point list, he took a leap in Simmons’ player rankings for an impressive run throughout February. LeBron finished with 27 points, 12 rebounds, three assists, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the hottest teams in the league over 19 games, as they’re 15-4 in that span. Even before acquiring Luka Doncic in the trade from the Dallas Mavericks, it looked like they were turning the corner on the season, and things can get even better now. With Doncic in […]

NBA statues are a great way to honor any legend. It simply signifies their greatness, allowing the present and future generations to be impacted by their legacy. For this piece, let’s rank the 10 best NBA player statues. Check out the gallery. 1. Michael Jordan Regarded as the GOAT of basketball by many, it only […]

A little more than a week after living up to the Rising Star label he earned leading up to and during NBA All-Star Weekend, Stephon Castle is having trouble getting on the court for his own team. San Antonio Spurs acting head coach Mitch Johnson played the standout rookie only 12 minutes in a competitive […]

The Hornets have struggled this season and are spiraling since the All-Star break. The Mavericks are still figuring out their lineup since they traded away Kyrie Irving. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Hornets-Mavericks prediction and pick. The Hornets are one of the worst teams in the NBA. They have a […]