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Amid an 0-3 start to his NBA coaching career, Tuomas Iisalo finds himself thrust into the heart of an all shook up Memphis Grizzlies locker room grappling with the sting of defeat and the weight of a franchise-altering decision. With just six games remaining in the regular season, the front office’s stunning move to replace […]

Gary Payton II has not played for the Golden State Warriors since suffering a torn ligament in his left thumb on Mar. 25 against the Miami Heat. Although the Warriors have won three straight games without Payton, he is essential to their success down the stretch run of the season and into the playoffs. The […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Detroit Pistons 119-103, Chet Holmgren explained why Lu Dort deserves recognition for this year’s Defensive Player of the Year award. In a win where Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tied Michael Jordan’s record for scoring 20+ points in 69 consecutive games offensively, Holmgren highlighted what Dort […]

With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander being in the MVP race, former Oklahoma City Thunder forward Carmelo Anthony gave a penny for his thoughts. He sees Gilgeous-Alexander as one of his banana boat buddies. "This is the beginning of a run for him… He's the evolution of a Penny Hardaway, of a Dwyane Wade… And he's James [Harden] […]

Recently, the years-long saga regarding the future ownership of the Minnesota Timberwolves came to an end when it was revealed that Glen Taylor had agreed to sell the team, along with the Minnesota Lynx, to the Marc Lore-Alex Rodriguez group for $1.5 billion, per Shams Charania and Brian Windhorst of ESPN. The price is the […]

There is not much for the Sacramento Kings to be happy about this season. Aside from taking things in a new direction after trading De’Aaron Fox and bringing in Zach LaVine, the Kings have taken a major step back from the playoff contenders they were supposed to be. After losing 116-111 to the Washington Wizards […]

Ayesha Howard, the mother of Anthony Edwards’ child and former partner of rapper Lil Baby, is setting the record straight. Tired of being dismissed online as a “gold digger,” she took to Instagram Live with a fiery rebuttal that quickly went viral, per BallerAlert. The internet may have jokes, but Howard had bars of her […]

The New York Knicks are getting by despite playing without their All-Star point guard, Jalen Brunson. They are 8-6 since Brunson’s injury. And despite strong play from OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges, a good deal of the credit belongs to Mitchell Robinson and Delon Wright— and both are likely to have a role in the […]

After the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Denver Nuggets on Monday, it marked the fourth straight win for the Timberwolves over the Nuggets this season. Center DeAndre Jordan sees it as a problem. Two of the Nuggets’ losses to the Timberwolves were close. 140-139 and 119-116, respectively. However, the other two were blowouts, 115-95 and 133-104. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will play the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night. However, LeBron James is dealing with an injury. Is the Lakers star playing tonight vs. the Warriors? James is battling a left groin strain. The Lakers are currently in third place in the Western Conference standings, but the fifth place Warriors only […]

Cleveland Cavaliers superstar Donovan Mitchell used to think that scoring was everything. It’s not surprising—when you’re known as one of the NBA’s most electric offensive threats, pouring in points becomes second nature. But something has changed this season for the Cavs superstar. Something more profound and mature has taken hold, driven by one simple yet […]

ESPN First Take recently held a segment centered around discussing whether or not Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is the most feared player in the NBA. Marcus Morris Sr., who previously played with Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers, argued against Curry being the most feared NBA player. “I wouldn’t go as far […]

The Grizzlies are spiraling into this game, while the Heat are playing exceptionally well. The Grizzlies are in playoff contention but are struggling down the stretch and face a red-hot Heat team coming into the game. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Grizzlies-Heat prediction and pick. The Grizzlies are 44-32 but […]

These two teams have been red-hot recently coming into this game. They both made massive moves at the trade deadline and are paying off. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Warriors-Lakers prediction and pick. The Warriors have looked much better since trading for Jimmy Butler as a team. They have won […]

Tracy McGrady didn’t hold back when asked how LeBron James would fare in a game of one-on-one. While appearing on The Makeshift Podcast, the Hall of Famer and legendary scorer made waves by claiming that the four-time MVP and all-time leading scorer might not hold up well when stripped of teammates, per SI. “I think […]

The Bucks have played well this season but have struggled recently, while the 76ers are full-on spiraling. This is an intriguing matchup for each team to get fully back on track. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Bucks-76ers prediction and pick. The Bucks are 41-34 and broke a recent four-game losing […]

As Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green has been significant to the success of his team, he’s been having this impact, especially on the defensive end since 2012. While Green has been known for pushing buttons while with the Warriors, there is no doubt he uses that aspect as a way to get in people’s […]

Down two of their stars for the rest of the 2024-25 season, the Philadelphia 76ers are expected to make it three for three amid Tyrese Maxey’s prolonged absence. The star guard’s finger tendon injury may force him to miss the remainder of the season, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Maxey has not played since […]

DALLAS — Spencer Dinwiddie had 10 assists in the Dallas Mavericks’ win against the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night. He’s recorded impressive assist numbers plenty of times this season. Playing the role of point guard comes with more responsibility than simply finding the open man, however. Of course, Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving were Dallas’ […]

Jalen Brunson has not played for the New York Knicks since suffering a sprained right ankle on Mar. 6 against the Los Angeles Lakers. With the Knicks on the verge of locking up the 3-seed in the Eastern Conference before the playoffs, Brunson appears to be gearing up to make his return from this ankle […]

Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum have emerged as one of the top pairings in Boston Celtics history. However, the championship-winning duo would not have had the opportunity if not for a Brooklyn Nets decision. After Kevin Durant requested a trade during the 2022 offseason, the Nets rejected a Celtics offer of Jaylen Brown, Derrick White […]

When Nikola Jokic shoved Markieff Morris during a Denver Nuggets game, it was unlike anything anyone had seen. Normally, Jokic is very mild-mannered and even-keeled. However, Morris must’ve gotten under Jokic’s skin. Now, the former Miami Heat forward isn’t letting go of that moment. On ESPN’s First Take, he said a Top 20 take regarding […]

The Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves were involved in a multi-player skirmish during their game, which led to several of them being suspended. For the Pistons, Isaiah Stewart was suspended for two games, while Ron Holland II and Marcus Sasser were suspended for one game. For the Timberwolves, Naz Reid and Donte DiVincenzo were suspended […]

The NBA has issued warnings, no suspensions or fines, to Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant and Golden State Warriors sharpshooter Buddy Hield after both players made inappropriate gun gestures towards one another in Tuesday’s game between the two teams, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Upon reviewing what occurred in the game, the league decided […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Atlanta Hawks by a final score of 120-118 on Wednesday night. Anthony Davis led the Mavs with 32 points, 15 rebounds and five blocks. Davis also connected on the eventual game-winning shot late in the fourth quarter. Another positive from the game was that AD’s minutes were increased […]

As successful as the Boston Celtics are, head coach Joe Mazzulla is laser-focused on the end goal. When he was awarded the Coach of the Month award for March, he gave a hilarious response. “It’s the dumbest thing ever,” Mazzulla said via Justin Turpin on X (formerly Twitter). The head coach is focused on repeating […]

“What the Helly Burton?” That’s all it took for Tyrese Haliburton to light up like he’d just knocked down a clutch three. Following Indiana’s 119–105 win over the Charlotte Hornets, the Pacers star couldn’t hide his excitement when asked about a recent shoutout from rising rap force Rob49, per X. I asked Tyrese Haliburton about […]

According to ESPN insider Shams Charania, the New Orleans Pelicans and Zion Williamson might be no longer over the summer. It might come to fruition after the Pelicans teased trading Williamson during the season. On the Pat McAfee Show, Charania detailed the hesitant, yet necessary move the franchise might need to make “The last thing […]

The Miami Heat are trending in the right direction which was proven wholeheartedly on Wednesday night after beating the Boston Celtics, 124-103, to mark the team’s sixth straight win. While the Heat are locked for a play-in tournament spot, the team seems to be at their highest point of the season with this winning streak, […]

Hours after Stephon Castle joined San Antonio Spurs royalty, the rookie from UConn downplayed the honor that led to such notoriety. In winning a second Western Conference Rookie of the Month, Castle became only the fourth rookie in the rich Spurs annals to accomplish the feat. But, instead of focusing on San Antonio legends Tim […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves turned some heads last season by eliminating the Denver Nuggets in the second round, going all the way to the Western Conference for the first time since the Kevin Garnett era. However, prior to the 2024-25 season, their foundation had already been compromised, caused by a trade that saw the team part […]

The Toronto Raptors will host the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday at Scotiabank Arena. Scottie Barnes is questionable on the team’s injury report due to an MCP joint contusion in his right hand. Here’s everything we know about Barnes’ injury and playing status vs. the Trail Blazers. *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (Get Access […]

Dillon Brooks has a reputation for being too physical on the court, which can cause him to pick up more flagrant and technical fouls than the average player. That’s what happened when the Houston Rockets faced the Utah Jazz, as Brooks received a tech after inadvertently kicking Collin Sexton in the groin. That was Brooks’ […]

The Golden State Warriors will visit the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday at Crypto.com Arena. Jonathan Kuminga is questionable on the team’s injury report due to a right pelvic contusion. Here’s everything we know about Kuminga’s injury and playing status vs. the Lakers. *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (Get Access | Save $30)* Jonathan […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers turned some heads to kick off the 2024-25 season by going on a historic 15-0 run. While they failed to maintain their undefeated streak, it’s safe to say that they’re still the hottest team in the NBA. The Cavs are most likely headed to the postseason as the No. 1 seed in […]

After years of effort, Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore are on the verge of completing their acquisition of the Minnesota Timberwolves. This follows Glen Taylor’s decision not to appeal an arbitration panel’s ruling, which mandates the $1.5 billion sale. Magic Johnson wasted no time in congratulating Rodriguez and Lore on their successful business move. “I’m […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Detroit Pistons 119-103, extending its winning streak to 11 straight as head coach Mark Daigneault watches his team cruise toward the finish line of a historic regular season. Despite All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tying Michael Jordan for 69 consecutive 20+ point performances in the third quarter, the […]

The Charlotte Hornets are in the middle of another lost season; they have succumbed to the injury bug yet again, with their two best players, LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller, succumbing to season-ending injuries. But their play-by-play announcer on FanDuel Sports Network, Eric Collins, still finds reasons to be his usual enthusiastic self on the […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are currently in a three-way tie with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Memphis Grizzlies with a 44-32 record, and if the season ended today, they will be hosting the 7/8 play-in tournament game against the Grizzlies. Nonetheless, with six games remaining in the season, the Clippers would prefer to escape the play-in […]