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People are now wondering if the Boston Celtics have what it takes to win an NBA championship after watching them play some outstanding basketball recently. The Celtics’ recent success can be attributed to their strong defense. The Celtics will usually get the job done on offense because they have two of the best scorers in […]

After not making any moves at the 2022 NBA Trade Deadline, the Los Angeles Lakers will look to the buyout market to improve the roster that has produced a 26-31 record as the All-Star break approaches. That plan elicited this reaction from Richard Jefferson and Kendrick Perkins live on ESPN: The mutual giddiness 💀 https://t.co/0VJYKkaZlg […]

The Brooklyn Nets acquisition of Ben Simmons was met with a combination of joy, shock and derision, depending on the perspective of those analyzing the deal. Many have criticized Simmons for his attitude and how he handled the situation with the Philadelphia 76ers. Simmons will get a chance to rebuild his career following the debacle […]

The Chicago Bulls have played like one of the best teams in the NBA despite coping with several injuries during the season. The Bulls are presently the second seed in the Eastern Conference and have faced severe injuries to players such as Patrick Williams, Lonzo Ball, and Alex Caruso, as well as numerous more minor […]

The Toronto Raptors have played their way back into the playoff picture following an absence from the postseason last year. Their 31-25 record has them seventh in the Eastern Conference. With a playoff spot well within reach, the Raptors could use an extra addition to their roster. The area the Raptors could best use depth […]

The Los Angeles Lakers host the Utah Jazz Wednesday night! It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Jazz-Lakers prediction and pick. The Utah Jazz are rolling once again as they have won their last six straight games. All it took was Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert to return to the team to […]

The Los Angeles Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI on Sunday, and now, it’s time to celebrate. The team held their championship parade in Los Angeles on Wednesday. Rams star Cooper Kupp paid homage to late NBA legend Kobe Bryant in his outfit at the celebration. The Super Bowl MVP arrived at […]

The Boston Celtics are riding a nine-game winning streak into a matchup with the measly Detroit Pistons. The team is firing on all cylinders and climbing closer to the Eastern Conference’s top seed. After an injury to one of their key players in their last game, the Celtics may be shorthanded against Cade Cunningham, Jerami […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves host the Toronto Raptors in what should be an exciting interconference matchup! It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Raptors-Timberwolves prediction and pick. Nobody expected these two teams to have winning records at this point in the season. Not only are the winning games, but these are two elite […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving is still unable to play in any home games at the Barclays Center due to New York City’s vaccine mandates. However, NBA commissioner Adam Silver has chimed in and believes that it’s not fair Kyrie can’t suit up yet away players are allowed to. Via Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic: […]

The NBA Rising Stars Game takes place on Friday night in Cleveland to kick off the All-Star Weekend festivities and Golden State Warriors rookie Jonathan Kuminga will be getting his chance to shine after previously being snubbed.  Per Shams, Kuminga is replacing Indiana Pacers rookie Chris Duarte on the Team Gary Payton. Golden State rookie […]

One of the biggest changes Doc Rivers has made since taking over as head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers is in regards to culture. Before his arrival, there were multiple signs of dysfunction in the locker room. Now, the Sixers are one of the most tight-knit groups in the league. The improved culture is something […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have struggled to find wins this season. The young team is 11th in the Western Conference with a deep losing record of 23-35. In 58 games, the Pelicans have played without one of their top players in Zion Williamson. The star power forward fractured his right foot and had surgery to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers had a day off on February 14, which means most of their players were out with their girlfriends or wives on Valentine’s Day. Malik Monk, meanwhile, meanwhile took out his new fling, Iggy Azalea, on a double date with Anthony Davis and his wife at a swanky Italian restaurant in Santa […]

Chicago Bulls All-Star DeMar DeRozan is enjoying the best season of his NBA career at the age of 32, and he’s currently in the midst of a ridiculously dominant stretch of scoring that hasn’t been matched by many in NBA history. DeRozan has hit the 35-point mark in six consecutive games. Only Michael Jordan had […]

The NBA continues Wednesday night with this New York rivalry! It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Nets-Knicks prediction and pick. The Brooklyn Nets are miserable right now. They finally earned a win after losing 10 straight games but it was against the Sacramento Kings. The Nets are now (30-27) on the […]

Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins is heading to his very first All-Star Game this weekend, but even better, he was named a starter thanks to fan voting. By no surprise, teammate and franchise star Stephen Curry will also be on the floor for tip-off in Cleveland, but it appears Wiggins was the one getting […]

The Chicago Bulls are currently tied for top spot in the Eastern Conference with the Miami Heat and DeMar Derozan has been a major part of their success. The veteran is playing at an MVP level in his first season with the Bulls, but it was several years in the making that formed him into […]

The Miami Heat’s fantastic 2021-22 season could get even better. They look like a contender for the Eastern Conference throne again. Their depth, which has been solid thanks to the emergence of Tyler Herro as a true star-level player, could soon be bolstered with Victor Oladipo’s return. Oladipo injured his quad last season, requiring surgery […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo dominated the Indiana Pacers to the tune of 50 points on a ridiculous 17-of-21 from the field in a 128-119 victory on Tuesday night. The 21 shots marked the fourth-fewest attempts in a 50-point game in NBA history (he went 14-of-18 from the foul line), and The Greek Freak also […]

No team wants any part of the Boston Celtics right now. After wrapping up a complete beatdown on the Philadelphia 76ers in which they made never-before-seen NBA history, they are winners of their last nine games and are just 3.5 games back ahead of the Eastern Conference’s top seed. With Jayson Tatum set to start […]

The LA Clippers have had a fantastic season all things considered, and some good news could be on the way soon for the franchise. Star forward Paul George, who has been out since December 25th, could be on his way back. Clippers Potential Paul George Return Date Per Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports on the […]

Chicago Bulls All-Star Zach LaVine has been battling a knee injury for a good month now, and there was some “concern” when it was reported over the weekend that he would be going to see a specialist in California to get another opinion on the problem. While there has been no official update on the […]

On paper, the Los Angeles Lakers with Russell Westbrook joining LeBron James and Anthony Edwards should have been a juggernaut right from the start. Instead, fans of the franchise are left wanting more from this core of aging superstars. As a result, the Brodie’s NBA card stock has taken a hit in the market, much […]

Those who have invested and held their Ben Simmons rookie cards during the last year or so know a thing or two about endurance. For one, the point forward’s conflict with the Philadelphia 76ers has gone on longer than anybody expected or wanted. His refusal to play has not only cost him millions of dollars […]

The Boston Celtics continued their run of domination with an absolute demolition job against the Philadelphia 76ers, walloping their division rivals, 135-87. Doc Rivers had to give it up to his former team. The Sixers head coach lauded the Celtics for playing a much better brand of basketball far removed from their previous iso-reliant offense. […]

Golden State Warriors big man James Wiseman took a major step in his rehab on Tuesday by participating in his first 5-on-5 scrimmage since his knee injury. Dubs coach Steve Kerr provided a key update on Wiseman’s status after Tuesday’s practice session and it’s safe to say that the 56-year-old is delighted with Wiseman’s recent […]

The Charlotte Hornets have struggled to find a groove as of late, losing eight of their last nine games after bowing to the Minnesota Timberwolves in overtime on Tuesday night. It was a back and forth affair for the majority of the contest, but it looked like the Hornets were going to run away with […]

While many would have thought that Luka Doncic would be frustrated after frequently getting double-teamed in the Dallas Mavericks’ game against the Miami Heat, that wasn’t exactly the case. Luka finished with 21 points, 10 rebounds and six assist, but he had a hard time shooting the ball and made just five of his 19 […]

It’s still hard to fathom that Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Kyrie Irving only played together for 16 games—SIXTEEN!—with the Brooklyn Nets. The experiment worked as well as James Corden in that movie about singing cats. Now, Harden is with the Philadelphia 76ers, forming another talented trio with Joel Embiid and Tobias Harris. On Tuesday, […]

The Brooklyn Nets went through a major shakeup right at the deadline after they green-lighted a blockbuster deal that saw James Harden take his talents over to the Sixers in exchange for Ben Simmons. As it turns out, however, that wasn’t the only major deal the Nets wanted to do prior to the trade deadline. […]

After years of toiling in the backburner, Gary Payton II has truly found a home with the Golden State Warriors. He has shown that he belongs to the NBA with his speed, toughness, and athleticism. Traits that, of course, he gained from his Hall of Famer dad. Payton has also provided some jaw-dropping highlights in […]

With the best record in the NBA, the Phoenix Suns don’t seem to need a ton of tinkering on its roster. As the saying goes, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Nonetheless, Phoenix did make some moves prior to the February 10 trade deadline last week. They brought back Torrey Craig, who played a […]

The Milwaukee Bucks made a big move right before the trade deadline by bringing over Serge Ibaka as part of a three-team, multi-player trade with the Sacramento Kings and the Los Angeles Clippers. The defending champs are not done, though, as they are now closing in on a free agent that was recently released by […]

The NBA trade deadline passed and the Golden State Warriors decided to stay pat. After all, with the way they have performed this season, despite all the injuries and Stephen Curry getting as cold as leftover pizza at one stretch, there’s no reason to tinker with the roster. But that could change in the coming […]

Nobody anticipated the Chicago Bulls to play the way they are at the start of the season. They’re currently the Eastern Conference’s number two seed, despite struggling with several injuries across their team. It’s difficult to say they’re one of the favorites to win the Eastern Conference, but it’s also unreasonable to suggest they don’t […]

The Boston Celtics made history Tuesday night when they hammered the Philadelphia 76ers by 48 points on the road. They won 135-87, and in the process, became the first team in NBA history to win three consecutive road games by 30 or more points. With their 135-87 victory over the 76ers, The Celtics are the […]

Earlier on Tuesday, Philadelphia 76ers stars Joel Embiid and James Harden went viral after a video of Harden teaching Embiid his signature double stepback jumper surfaced. It was met with much hype and anticipation as the idea of the Sixers big man improving his shooting prowess would make him even more unstoppable. Fast forward to […]

The Denver Nuggets seem to have conflicting feelings for Valentine’s Day. The team ran an in-arena promo for the day of hearts but Nikola Jokic and Michael Porter Jr. couldn’t have given more conflicting answers. Jokic apparently isn’t a big fan of V-Day. The Nuggets franchise player gave a profound reason for his disapproval. “I […]