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Obviously, a four-year $1oo million deal says plenty about how the Chicago Bulls feel about Josh Giddey. As a result, it is incumbent upon him to stay healthy. However, on Monday, Giddey was officially listed as questionable on the injured list before the Bulls’ game against the Atlanta Hawks.  Giddey is battling a right 4th […]

If the first week of the 2025-26 NBA season is an indication of anything, it’s that this will be some MVP race over the course of the 82-game season. The level of competition in the NBA is at an all-time high right now, and that is reflected through the many historic performances we’ve witnessed over […]

Just one game into the 2025-26 season, Willie Green found himself addressing a painfully familiar narrative with resigned acceptance. The embattled New Orleans Pelicans coach, standing before reporters after Zion Williamson’s squad was taunted by Ja Morant’s Memphis Grizzlies, delivered the same message repeated throughout his tenure. It was expected since Kevon Looney, Karlo Matkovic, […]

After Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren was listed as questionable for Monday’s game against the Dallas Mavericks, he was upgraded to available. The starting big man will be in action for the Thunder’s final stop on their three-game road trip before returning home to the Paycom Center for the first time since Opening Night. […]

The San Antonio Spurs have gotten off to an undefeated start to the season, and it should be no surprise as to why. Victor Wembanyama is making his presence known in his third season in the league, and he has the stats to back it up. That has led Wembanyama to earn an honor for […]

After Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren recovered from a dislocated thumb in a 117-100 win against the Atlanta Hawks, he’s listed as questionable for Monday’s matchup against the Dallas Mavericks. Holmgren, who’s been dealing with lower back soreness throughout the beginning of the regular season, returned in the second half of Saturday’s win against […]

The Dallas Mavericks will play the second of a back-to-back on Monday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Mavs have some momentum following Sunday’s 139-129 win over the Toronto Raptors, however, the latest injury update is far from ideal. According to the NBA injury report, Dereck Lively II is dealing with a right knee […]

Sunday featured another case of the Detroit Pistons “controlling the chaos” by defeating the Boston Celtics 119-113. The franchise has spoken about embracing and fighting through adversity as its identity. Their matchup against Boston called for that same gritty mentality. After being down as many as 17 points in the first half, the Pistons needed […]

Since taking over as head coach, Kenny Atkinson has always been constructive in his criticisms of the Cleveland Cavaliers. This endearing quality has earned him the buy-in of his players, the adoration of the fan base, and the trust of the organization. But Wednesday’s words before the wine and gold’s season opener against the New […]

The Houston Rockets have gotten off to a rough start to the 2025-26 NBA season, currently sitting at 0-2 after their recent home loss to the Detroit Pistons. Kevin Durant has had no problems integrating to his new threads, but the Rockets’ lack of a true point guard has been a glaring issue thus far […]

As New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson continues to try to make an impact, his status is now up in the air for Monday night’s contest against the Boston Celtics. Despite the loss, the Pelicans’ forward in Williamson posterized Victor Wembanyama last Friday in the 120-116 loss to the San Antonio Spurs, showing off his […]

Brooklyn Nets rookie Egor Demin will be sidelined for Monday’s matchup with the Houston Rockets. Following Sunday’s 118-107 loss to the San Antonio Spurs, the Nets ruled out the No. 8 pick for the season’s first back-to-back due to left plantar fascia tear injury management. Demin missed a large chunk of the training camp and […]

Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics surrendered a 17-point lead in a 119-113 loss to the Detriot Pistons to fall to 0-3 on the young regular season. Brown was listed as questionable before playing in a game where the Celtics were a minus-17 in rebounds, including 19 offensive boards, which the Pistons converted into 30 […]

The New York Knicks’ new offensive philosophy has been on full display through the team’s first three games this season. New head coach Mike Brown has encouraged the Knicks to shoot, pass, and run more freely. And the players have been listening—especially when it comes to shooting. New York is shooting significantly more 3-pointers so […]

Jaylen Brown continues to make headlines for reasons far beyond basketball. During Sunday’s Boston Celtics vs. Detroit Pistons matchup, the All-Star forward once again went viral, not for his 41-point explosion, but for what fans have now dubbed the “spray-paint saga.” Late in the third quarter, Brown appeared to accidentally “spray paint” Ronald Holland II’s […]

The Dallas Mavericks have found their new spark, and it’s not just on the court. Rookie sensation Cooper Flagg has ignited something special in Dallas, and fans are finding their own way to celebrate the arrival of the No. 1 overall pick. Before tipoff at American Airlines Center, a new tradition has quietly, and now […]

Austin Reaves delivered the performance of his career on Sunday night, torching the Sacramento Kings for 51 points, 11 rebounds, and nine assists in a thrilling showcase of efficiency and grit. But after the game, Reaves had fans laughing when he recalled his actual highest-scoring night ever, a high school game where he dropped 73 […]

While Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg was impressive in his first NBA win of his career, the basketball world is wondering what his stat line could look like by the end of the season. With Flagg looking special for the Mavericks against the Toronto Raptors in the 139-129 win, an assistant coach from the team […]

If we can make one conclusion from the first week of the 2025-26 NBA season, it’s that we should expect plenty of close matchups in the Western Conference and for offenses to reign supreme. There are plenty of storylines to pull from the first week of games, but as far as the NBA power rankings […]

The Los Angeles Lakers improved to 2-1 on the season after defeating the Sacramento Kings 127-120 after a historic performance by Austin Reaves. Reaves went for a career-high 51 points off 12-22 shooting and 21-22 on the free throw line and was dominant throughout. Stephen A. Smith, however, despite appreciating Reaves’ performance, went all out […]

For the first time since the 2013-14 season, the Boston Celtics have opened their campaign with three straight losses. Their latest setback, a 119-113 defeat to the Detroit Pistons on Sunday, has left the team searching for answers and perspective after a surprisingly sluggish start. Guard Payton Pritchard, who finished with 21 points, spoke candidly […]

Recently, the Minnesota Timberwolves received a scare during their game with the Indiana Pacers when star Anthony Edwards exited early with an apparent hamstring injury. The Timberwolves ended up holding on for the win against a Pacers team that was similarly shorthanded, but after the game, all fans could wonder about was Edwards’ injury status. […]

After Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier was arrested by the FBI as part of a gambling probe, there has been a string of discussions regarding the aftermath and how it relates to the team. With rumors that the Heat were unaware of any gambling investigation with Rozier before trading for him from the Charlotte Hornets, […]

Cam Thomas’ latest scoring outburst put him in rare Brooklyn Nets company. The 24-year-old posted his 10th career 40-point game during Sunday’s 118-107 loss to the San Antonio Spurs, tying him with Kevin Durant for the third-most in the Nets’ NBA history. Only Vince Carter (17) and Kyrie Irving (14) have more. Thomas has flashed […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have gotten off to a rough start to the 2025 NBA season, currently sitting at 0-2 after their most recent home loss to the San Antonio Spurs. The Pelicans are still working to integrate some new pieces into the fold, including Jordan Poole, whom the team acquired from the Washington Wizards […]

The Dallas Mavericks have had considerable reason for optimism since the departure of Luka Doncic back in February. Despite the arrival of Cooper Flagg and a roster that appears stacked on talent, injury issues have resulted in another mixed start for the Mavericks, who are currently 1-2 to start the season. In such a scenario, […]

Recently, the NBA world received a major jolt when Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups, and former Cleveland Cavaliers player and assistant coach Damon Jones were all arrested by the FBI in relation to connected but separate illegal gambling charges. The news continued to call into question the NBA’s […]

The Atlanta Hawks have put together a team this season that could be one of the more competitive ones in the Eastern Conference. Trae Young will be the engine of the team, and he’s shown over his career that he can lead a group, regardless of who’s playing. Despite the narratives that may have been […]

From the outset of the 2025-26 NBA season, Atlanta Hawks All-Star Trae Young had big dreams for his team this year. Perhaps it’s the biggest reason Young isn’t worried about his contract situation. He’s focused on quieting his naysayers, which is something OU product Baker Mayfield can relate to. The current season for the Hawks is, […]

The Dallas Mavericks are planning to retire franchise legend Mark Aguirre’s No. 24 jersey on January 29, 2026, the team announced Monday. Aguirre was the Mavericks’ first ever No. 1 overall NBA Draft pick. He is also the only other first overall pick aside from Cooper Flagg in Mavericks franchise history. Dirk Nowitzki’s No. 41, […]

After Atlanta Hawks All-Star Trae Young described losing the season opener as embarrassing, some wondered if the eight-year pro is entering the 2025-26 campaign with a chip on his shoulder caused by anger over a contract extension. However, Young entered the season with high hopes for the Hawks, stating it’s the most talented NBA roster […]

Austin Reaves already knew what was expected of him when it was revealed that LeBron James would miss considerable time due to sciatica, but the recent Luka Doncic injury news forces the Los Angeles Lakers guard to enter savior mode. The Slovenian superstar himself called on Reaves to score 60 points in Sunday’s clash with […]

On Sunday evening, the Los Angeles Clippers improved to 2-1 on the young 2025-26 NBA season with a home win over the Portland Trail Blazers. The Clippers were led by 30 points from star Kawhi Leonard, and seem to have put their puzzling season-opening loss to the Utah Jazz fully behind them at this point. […]

The Atlanta Hawks have started the season 1-2, and it’s obvious that they’re still trying to gel with the new pieces they’ve added. At the same time, they haven’t been very healthy the past two games, and it’s been to three starters on the team: Kristaps Porzingis, Jalen Johnson, and Zaccharie Risacher. With a four-game […]

The Atlanta Hawks have had a mixed start to the season and are currently 1-2 after losing 117-100 to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Trae Young had another disappointing shooting night, going 5-12 from the field and returning with 15 points, 10 assists and four rebounds. Post-game, he had a simple message for his haters, referencing […]

The Dallas Mavericks are one of the most interesting teams in the NBA this season, and it all comes down to their No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg. All eyes are on the former Duke star as he gets his feet wet in the pros, and he is starting to settle in through three games […]

The Milwaukee Bucks dropped their first game of the season, losing to the Cleveland Cavaliers 118-113 despite a dominant performance from Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Greek Freak scored 40 points with 14 rebounds and nine assists, going 16-20 from shooting. And despite the loss, Giannis is more concerned about the Bucks getting their act together for […]

The Brooklyn Nets lost rookies Drake Powell and Danny Wolf to ankle injuries during their first game of the season. They lost another key contributor during Sunday’s loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Ziaire Williams exited the game after suffering a lower back contusion on a hard fall. He was ruled out promptly, and his […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have started the season 2-0 after beating the likes of the Charlotte Hornets and the Boston Celtics in their first two matches. Once again, the spotlight was on Joel Embiid, who has been on a minutes restriction thus far after undergoing knee surgery in the offseason. “I’d rather not minute restrictions, but […]