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Denver Nuggets veteran Aaron Gordon participated in one of the greatest Dunk Contest in the past 25 years, rivaled by only Vince Carter’s showstopping performance in 2000. Gordon is teasing a potential comeback in 2026. Unlike Carter, he’s never won a Dunk Contest despite reaching the final round in three appearances (2016, 2017, and 2020). […]

As the Miami Heat are coming off the All-Star break, the team starts the last chunk of the season with a bang as they beat the Toronto Raptors in overtime, 120-111. Led by the Heat’s lone All-Star in Tyler Herro and newcomer Andrew Wiggins, the team’s big man in Bam Adebayo would speak after the […]

With roughly two months remaining in the 2024-2025 regular season, the Washington Wizards are seemingly in full tank mode. As they continue to make roster adjustments, the Wizards called up NBA veteran Jalen McDaniels from their G-League affiliate, the Capital City Go-Go. The Wizards signed McDaniels to a 10-day contract, per Shams Charania. To make […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks defeated the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night, winning by a final score of 111-103. Kyrie Irving and PJ Washington led the Mavs, while Max Christie enjoyed another strong performance. However, Irving admitted that he was “pissed” at Christie before the game. “Max beat me (to the arena) today… I […]

Shaquille O’Neal is on the verge of becoming one of the highest-paid broadcasters in sports. According to Front Office Sports, Shaq is set to make $15 million a year in his next contract. The number of years in the deal isn’t known, but if what’s being reported is true, it will make Shaq the seventh-highest […]

A struggling Brooklyn Nets offense will be without its starting point guard on Saturday vs. the Philadelphia 76ers. D’Angelo Russell will be sidelined for the matchup, potentially longer, after spraining his ankle during Thursday’s 110-97 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Nets rank dead-last in offense over the last month, averaging 98.9 points per game […]

The Dallas Mavericks were one of the busiest teams at the trade deadline, but none of the trades were bigger than the Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis swap. The exchange certainly changed the playoff landscape in the NBA, particularly in the stacked Western Conference, given that both players were initially dubbed as “untouchable” in trades. As a […]

Momentum continues to skyrocket for the up-and-coming Detroit Pistons. With the NBA All-Star break behind them, the Pistons resumed their season with a 125-110 victory over the San Antonio Spurs. This was Detroit’s 30th regular-season win and fifth in a row. The Pistons have been motivated all season by correcting the historic struggles of last season. […]

The mantra for the Cleveland Cavaliers this season is simple: Consistency. On the other hand, the New York Knicks have shown flashes of brilliance but nothing too consistent. Despite the latter team being in third place in the Eastern Conference, the Cavs giving a 37-point beat down to the Knicks wasn’t a good look. However, […]

De’Aaron Fox has been playing with a nagging injury on his dominant hand for virtually the entire season. The San Antonio Spurs knew about his injured left pinky when they dealt for him shortly before the NBA trade deadline. But when both the Spurs and Sacramento Kings granted Fox’s wish of a trade, all sides […]

Although the Los Angeles Lakers look different, Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon has no concerns. Despite the Lakers trading for Luka Doncic, it doesn’t phase the NBA champion. On NBA Today, the Denver forward explained how he has no concerns at all about the new-look Los Angeles team. “[The Lakers] definitely have a new look […]

The Golden State Warriors, prior to the trade deadline, decided to take a risk. They stepped up to the plate and decided that taking a chance on a disgruntled Jimmy Butler, who’s done nothing but frustrate the Miami Heat brass, was worth it. After all, Butler has proven in the past that he can show […]

DALLAS — Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks earned a 111-103 victory against Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night. The Mavs are currently without four centers due to injuries, so Williamson made an effort to back down defenders in the post throughout the affair. He ended up recording 29 points, seven […]

On Friday night, the Houston Rockets and Minnesota Timberwolves faced off yet again; two of their first three meetings went down to the wire, and they did not disappoint in the entertainment department in their fourth and final matchup of the season. In the end, it was the Rockets that came out on top, 121-115, […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks defeated the New Orleans Pelicans by a final score of 111-103 on Friday night. It was a quality way to return from the All-Star break, as Dallas now holds a 31-26 record. Kyrie Irving and PJ Washington led the way in the victory. Kyrie recorded 35 points, four assists and […]

The Dallas Mavericks have become the laughingstock of the NBA world following their controversial decision to trade away Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a 2029 first-round pick. To make matters worse, Davis has only played in one game for the Mavericks as he succumbed to […]

Many people across the NBA have given their two cents about the Phoenix Suns. Kenny Smith is no different. As the Suns were taking on the San Antonio Spurs, the Inside the NBA cohost gave his two cents about the team. “I used to have a lot of these in college, incompletes,” Smith said. “I […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been the best team in the Western Conference at 44-10. OKC is led by MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who has a talented core around him. Gilgeous-Alexander is leading the league in scoring, averaging 32.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, 6.1 assists, 1.9 steals, and a block per game. The 26-year-old shoots 52.3 […]

The new-look Washington Wizards learned plenty about both their veterans and youngsters in their 104-101 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night. Khris Middleton was a centerpiece of those revelations in his first game with his new team. The 33-year-old scored 12 points (4-10 FG, 1-4 3 PT) with five rebounds, two assists, and […]

Although Mac McClung has only appeared in a total of five NBA games since 2022, but he’s already become a household name with his three consecutive NBA Dunk Contest wins during All-Star Weekend. Because of that, fans are certainly tuning in to his exploits even in the G League. On Friday, Mac McClung pulled off […]

It isn’t hyperbole or an over-exaggeration to say that the Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade between the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks was the most shocking and biggest trade in league history. You might have to go back to when the Lakers traded for Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to find a trade of that magnitude. Mavericks legend […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have risen as one of the best teams in the NBA. So much so that Skip Bayless believes they have a chance at representing the Western Conference in the 2025 NBA Finals. Bayless revealed his thoughts on the Thunder in a segment of the Skip Bayless Show on Friday. He noted […]

Maximizing the Golden State Warriors’ star core of Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler has been a priority for head coach Steve Kerr. This is certainly the case when it comes to utilizing the team’s small ball lineups. Kerr explained the ability to have Green and Butler play key roles in small ball scenarios. […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Houston Rockets and the Utah Jazz on Saturday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Rockets-Jazz prediction and pick. The Houston Rockets visit the struggling Utah Jazz on Saturday at the Delta Center. The Rockets, led by Jalen Green’s 21.2 PPG […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Brooklyn Nets and the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Nets-76ers prediction and pick. The struggling Philadelphia 76ers (20-35) host the Brooklyn Nets (20-35) on Saturday, February 22, in a battle of Atlantic Division cellar-dwellers. Both […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki was at Luka Doncic’s first game with the Los Angeles Lakers on Feb. 10. He revealed why he was there for the former Dallas star. The Mavericks traded Doncic to the Lakers days before the NBA trade deadline, getting Anthony Davis in the return. Doncic was initially unavailable due to […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are set to play their first game since the All-Star break on Friday night against the New Orleans Pelicans. Dallas is attempting to find success amid the team’s injury trouble. While speaking to reporters before the game, Mavs head coach Jason Kidd revealed that the team’s energy and effort is […]

The quietest person in the room is often the most dangerous, and Cleveland Cavaliers’ rising star Evan Mobley is the perfect example of this. Over his first four years in the NBA, Mobley’s quiet ascent to stardom has been nothing short of impressive. As a player, he dominates both ends of the court without fanfare, […]

The Dallas Mavericks-Los Angeles Lakers Luka Doncic-led trade caught the entire sports world by surprise, including Mavs legend Dirk Nowitzki. Nowitzki recently commented on the trade during a speaking appearance hosted by 96.7 The Ticket, quote via NBA insider Marc Stein. The NBA Hall of Famer admitted that he “really couldn’t believe it.” Every single […]

In a recent interview on 7PM in Brooklyn, Carmelo Anthony discussed the evolution of NBA players. He highlighted Phoenix Suns’ Kevin Durant as the “last of that Mohican.” In Anthony’s eyes, Durant is the last player from a generation that truly “got it out the mud,” a phrase that signifies overcoming adversity and struggle. “[Kevin […]

We got the NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 23 Answers to help players earn some free VC this weekend. For those new to the series, NBA 2KTV is a weekly in-game program hosted by Alexis Morgan and Chris Manning. Overall, the show features a wide variety of content from interviews with real players and developers, fan […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Boston Celtics are one of the biggest brands in basketball and their head coach, Joe Mazzulla, is all for sharing that spotlight with another Beantown-based team. Since the WNBA is actively expanding, several cities are attempting to join the growing basketball league. Boston reportedly wants to land a team, as actor Donnie […]

These two teams have had a rough season, and they both need a win to calm down their fanbases. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Suns-Bulls prediction and pick. The Suns have disappointed a ton this season. They sit at 26-29 despite being littered with stars like Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, […]

They could use a little Magic in Orlando, or else this year’s squad may go down as one of the worst shooting teams in the history of the NBA. In the era of the three-pointer, no team has been as inept behind the arc as the 2025 Magic. Going into the NBA All-Star break, not […]

From one Phoenix Suns generation to the next, Ex-Suns owner Jerry Colangelo sees what current owner Mat Ishbia is building. Although the 26-30 record looks bleak, the new owner has made his fair share of big moves. For instance, he helped the Suns to make a blockbuster trade for Kevin Durant within his first month […]

Minnesota Timberwolves’ offensive struggles were a focal point of discussion on Friday’s broadcast of NBA Today, as analysts Brian Windhorst and Kendrick Perkins assessed the team’s performance in the wake of Karl-Anthony Towns’ departure. Windhorst addressed Anthony Edwards’ adjustment to a new offensive dynamic. “He talked about how difficult it has been for him this […]

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick in the NBA as we take a look at this next cross-conference matchup with Regular Season play resuming after the All-Star break. The Charlotte Hornets (14-40) will visit the Portland Trail Blazers (23-33) as the two squads conclude their season series. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will battle the Denver Nuggets on Saturday at Ball Arena. It will be a Western Conference showdown as we continue our NBA odds series with a Lakers-Nuggets prediction and pick. The Lakers lead the head-to-head series 113-80. However, the Nuggets are 8-2 against the Lakers over the past 10 games, including a […]

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Los Angeles Clippers guard Norman Powell is in the midst of a career year, both on and off the court. At age 31, the LA Clippers guard is the leading scorer on a team that’s surprised everybody in the West, and maybe even a couple of folks in the Manhattan Beach […]