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BOSTON — Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown is known for his high-flying dunks and elite athleticism. But what happens when he can’t rely on any of that? The Phoenix Suns found out, as Brown fought through knee pain and still managed to lead the C’s to a 123-103 win on Friday night at TD Garden. […]

For over five years, Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns have had winning ways. In the 2024-25 season, it has been anything but. Although love might be keeping Booker with the Suns, it hasn’t made matters any easier. Following a 123-103 loss to the Boston Celtics on Friday, it marked a 35-42 record for Phoenix. […]

In his first game since March 16, Bradley Beal’s 1-point dud had some brutal fan reactions. Not to mention, the Phoenix Suns ended up losing Friday’s contest, 123-103 to the Boston Celtics. Following the game, Beal explained to AZCentral’s Duane Rankin regarding his first game back. Bradley Beal says his left hamstring feels good after […]

The Dallas Mavericks have had quite the poor injury luck over the past month or so, and this continued on Friday night in their 114-91 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. Not only were they without Anthony Davis on the night, they also lost Klay Thompson to an illness after the veteran shooting guard played […]

The Golden State Warriors continue their torrid run in the aftermath of the Jimmy Butler trade, and from the play-in tournament picture, the Warriors have climbed all the way to within striking distance of homecourt advantage in the first round of the playoffs following their 118-104 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Friday night — […]

Draymond Green’s defensive play against Russell Westbrook sums up what continues to be a brutal week for the Denver Nuggets guard. Westbrook’s display in Friday’s matchup between the Nuggets and Golden State Warriors was one to forget. In 20 minutes of action, he finished with five points, four rebounds and two assists. However, he shot […]

The Detroit Pistons’ historic turnaround has been stamped by solidifying their 2024-25 postseason position. Defeating the Toronto Raptors 117-105 punched the Pistons’ ticket to their first playoff ticket since 2019. Detroit improved to 43-34 and will finish the regular season in at least the sixth seed of the Eastern Conference. Pistons players openly declared they […]

On a night where the Dallas Mavericks were without their best player in Anthony Davis, herculean efforts from the rest of the team were needed for them to pose a challenge against a Los Angeles Clippers team that’s still in the hunt for an outright playoff spot. However, the Mavericks’ woes were compounded by the […]

From the opening tip, Evan Mobley made one thing clear: this wasn’t going to be a typical night — not for him, and not for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Against the shorthanded but scrappy San Antonio Spurs, Mobley came out blazing, drilling three straight three-pointers to begin the game, then punishing defenders in the paint, before […]

After Bradley Beal returned for the Phoenix Suns, his first game back didn’t go as expected. In 30 minutes of action, he posted only one point, four rebounds, and five assists. As the Suns are in the thick of the play-in race, they are inching further and further away from it. Although Kevin Durant has […]

CHICAGO- The Chicago Bulls picked up a big win at home on Friday night over the Portland Trail Blazers, and Chicago is now back in ninth place in the Eastern Conference. Rookie Matas Buzelis picked a great game for his first career double-double as a late three helped lift the Bulls to a 118-113 win, […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers grabbed a huge win on Monday against the Houston RocketsLakers grabbed a huge win on Monday against the Houston Rockets amid a tight race for playoff positioning in the Western Conference. But the Lakers followed it up with a 123-116 loss to the Golden State Warriors during which […]

Not a lot was expected out of the Detroit Pistons heading into the 2024-25 season, as they set the bar quite low for themselves after a horrific 14-win 2023-24 campaign. But a coaching change, the addition of a few veteran players who fit well, and the continued development of Cade Cunningham into a full-blown superstar […]

Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka shared his take on this year’s MVP race between Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic. After Jokic’s 61-point triple-double this week, strengthening his case for a potential fourth MVP award, Udoka pointed to Nikola’s numbers as an overwhelming factor that shouldn’t be overlooked. […]

Leaving a clear impact on the NBA throughout three decades, Dwight Howard has earned himself a place in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Howard will be among those who will be a first ballot Hall of Famer in the Class of 2025, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania. “Dwight Howard has been elected as a […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was arguably the best player on a court filled with notable talent in Thursday’s showdown versus the Golden State Warriors, but the night still did not go as he and his teammates hoped. The NBA icon had words with opposing rookie Quinten Post, and LA lost what could prove […]

Saturday’s NBA slate continues to roll as we’re set for another betting prediction and pick for this Eastern Conference rivalry. The Milwaukee Bucks (42-34) will visit the Miami Heat (35-42) as both teams continue to jockey for playoff position. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Bucks-Heat prediction and pick. The Milwaukee Bucks are currently fifth […]

We’re set for another betting prediction and pick inside the NBA as we take a look at the conclusion of this upcoming cross-conference series between playoff-bound teams. The Memphis Grizzlies (45-32) will take on the Detroit Pistons (42-34) as Memphis leads the season series 1-0. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Grizzlies-Pistons prediction and pick. The […]

We’re back with another NBA betting prediction and pick as we take a look at this next cross-conference showdown. The Minnesota Timberwolves (45-32) will face the Philadelphia 76ers (23-54) as the 76ers look to even the series. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Timberwolves-76ers prediction and pick. The Minnesota Timberwolves are currently seventh in the […]

NBA Saturday is almost here and we’re set to bring you all the betting predictions for the upcoming slate, this first game coming between rivals in the Eastern Conference. The New York Knicks (48-28) will take on the Atlanta Hawks (36-40) with their season series tied at 2-2. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Knicks-Hawks […]

Kevin Durant may not like what Spencer Dinwiddie had to say about the Phoenix Suns’ struggles this season. Dinwiddie appeared on a livestream video on Friday, garnering attention for his one-word description of Durant’s Suns squad. “A**,” Dinwiddie stated. “A**” Spencer Dinwiddie when asked to describe the Suns in one word 😬 pic.twitter.com/QKvboSOJzt — ClutchPoints […]

CHICAGO – The Chicago Bulls have orchestrated an impressive turnaround throughout the past couple of months. The team had struggled all season long, and then they traded away their best player, Zach LaVine, before the All-Star break. A lot of people thought that this meant the Bulls were tanking, but the team has actually been […]

Thanks to Payton Pritchard, the Boston Celtics now hold the NBA record for most 3-pointers in a season. The Celtics achieved the historic feat in Friday’s matchup against the Phoenix Suns. They surpassed the 2022-23 Golden State Warriors, who made 1,363 3-pointers throughout the season. Going into the game, the Celtics made 1,356 shots from […]

There was a playoff-like energy permeating Crypto.com Arena, as Stephen Curry and LeBron James once again captivated NBA fans around the country. Legends, superstars and rising talents all combined to form a palpable electricity in Thursday night’s California clash between the Golden State Warriors (45-31) and Los Angeles Lakers (46-30). That was not the only […]

The Toronto Raptors had a key injury update on star wing Brandon Ingram. Ingram has not appeared in any game for the Raptors this season. Since the team acquired him in a trade with the New Orleans Pelicans, he has been dealing with a long-term ankle injury. Head coach Darko Rajakovic provided the news on […]

The LeBron James vs. Steph Curry rivalry continues to uplift the NBA, as Thursday’s Lakers/Warriors matchup delivered a huge ratings number. According to TNT Sports, the Los Angeles vs. Golden State game averaged 2.5 million viewers, making it the second most-watched NBA telecast on cable this year outside of the Opening Night and Christmas games. […]

Toronto Raptors guard Gradey Dick hasn’t played since early March due to a knee injury and with the organization well out of contention for the Play-In Tournament, they’re shutting down the second-year standout. Via Josh Lewenberg: “The Raptors are shutting Gradey Dick down for the rest of the season. He’s been out for a month […]

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat lost at the hands of Ja Morant hitting a game-winning shot on Thursday night, it snapped the team’s six-game winning streak in heartbreaking fashion. While the Heat feel they got tougher after the highly competitive contest, there will be attention on center Kel’el Ware since he was the one […]

Even though the Charlotte Bobcats franchise is the most recent expansion entry into the NBA, the New Orleans Pelicans franchise carries the least amount of history. When the Bobcats rebranded into the Hornets in 2014, they reclaimed the history of the Charlotte Hornets franchise that originated in 1988. This means that the former Hornets that […]

Although the Phoenix Suns are in the hunt for a play-in spot, this season has been one to forget. A team with Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, and Bradley Beal should register more than the 35 wins they have. However, there have been a multitude of issues this season. For starters, the Suns benched Beal at […]

As the Miami Heat look to recover from the loss to the Memphis Grizzlies which ended in heartbreaking fashion due to a Ja Morant game-winner, the team will have injuries to deal with heading into their next contest on Saturday. While the Heat feel its getting tougher after another highly competitive game, another one comes […]

When discussing “culture-building” veterans, nobody is better than Washington Wizards guard Marcus Smart. The team acquired the former Defensive Player of the Year from the Memphis Grizzlies at the trade deadline, and he’s been the positive mentor that the young group needs. Smart talked up the organization after its 109-97 loss to the Orlando Magic […]

The 2024-25 NBA regular season ends on April 13. Candidate pools for season awards have become shortlists, and time is dwindling for dark horses to stake their claims. Looking across the league, a player with notable cases to win various awards—Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac—has not received much attention for their growth at all. […]

Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley believes Paolo Banchero is well on his way to becoming one of the NBA’s elite players. In an interview with Marc J. Spears of Andscape, Mosley praised the 22-year-old forward’s rapid rise in his third NBA season, predicting a future that includes Most Valuable Player consideration. “He is going […]

In the packed Barclays Center Thursday night, one player stood tallest among all others. Rudy Gobert, the Minnesota Timberwolves’ defensive anchor, pulled down 18 rebounds while adding 21 points to lead the Timberwolves to another needed 105-90 road win over the Brooklyn Nets. The victory pushed Minnesota’s record to 45-32 and showcased Gobert’s dominance on […]

As part of entering the NBA, one thing that NBA rookies will have to face is initiation rites or hazing. Some of them could be asked to do some chores or errands, while others have to be on the receiving end of a prank. Here are the 10 wildest pranks done on NBA rookies, ranked. […]

Ja Morant’s antics and trolling have become a distraction at the worst possible time for the Memphis Grizzlies this week. The organization would prefer it if Morant would stop reminding fans about his previous gun troubles with the league. Lou Williams, a three-time Sixth Man of the Year award winner turned analyst, has straightforward advice […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo could be on the move in the offseason. While the Greek Freak has always expressed his loyalty to the Bucks, every basketball fan can feel that his impatience is also growing. It has been four years since Giannis led the franchise to its first NBA championship in five decades. And with […]

Earlier today, the NBA announced a $75,000 fine for Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant for a gun gesture, a punishment that came just a day after the league issued a warning for a similar gesture. During the Grizzlies’ game vs. the Golden State Warriors on April 1, both Morant and Buddy Hield aimed finger guns […]