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The Philadelphia 76ers are signing former Toronto Raptors center Colin Castleton to a 10-day contract, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer. As they continue to churn out new lineups game after game due to injuries and new signings, Castleton will be the 29th player to suit up for them this season. The Sixers’ signing of […]

With just seven games left in the regular season, the Cleveland Cavaliers find themselves facing crucial questions as they prepare to host the New York Knicks at Rocket Arena. It’s the Cavs’ first game of April. How this final stretch goes will define how prepared they are for the relentless demands of the playoffs. Despite […]

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young recently announced that he would be the assistant general manager for the Oklahoma men’s basketball team, and he’ll also be donating $1 million to the program. Young is now the second active NBA player to do this, as Stephen Curry was the first to do so for his alma […]

The NBA is once again scrutinizing Ja Morant, this time over a gesture that looked a little too familiar. During Tuesday’s matchup between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Golden State Warriors, Morant appeared to flash finger-gun hand signs aimed at Buddy Hield after a heated exchange. Both players received technical fouls, but the fallout didn’t […]

Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James congratulated longtime friend and former teammate Carmelo Anthony on Wednesday after Anthony was elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025. James posted his message on X, formerly known as Twitter, writing in all caps: “CONGRATULATIONS MY BROTHER! PEACE GOD” He tagged Anthony in […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams chimed in on his fellow All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP race. Before Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton named Gilgeous-Alexander his MVP, Williams let it be known that, beyond the bias of being on the same team as Shai, SGA should be named this year’s Most Valuable Player. Williams endorsed Gilgeous-Alexander […]

With a chance to wrestle the fifth seed in the Western Conference away from the Memphis Grizzlies, Stephen Curry once again came up huge for the Golden State Warriors. In a game where his team needed him the most, Curry drained 12 3-pointers en route to a 52-point performance, outgunning a sinking Grizzlies team as […]

Following Nikola Jokic’s career-high 61-point outburst, Colin Cowherd gave an interesting analogy for the Denver Nuggets star. "A lot of NBA stars are like action films. Nikola Jokić is the best book." Colin Cowherd stamps Nikola Jokic accordingly 🗣️ (via @TheHerd)pic.twitter.com/bQqjUvRJ0s — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) April 2, 2025 “A lot of NBA stars are like action […]

Noah Clowney’s sophomore campaign with the Brooklyn Nets has ended. Head coach Jordi Fernandez announced Wednesday that the team has shut down the 20-year-old for the remainder of the season due to a right ankle sprain. Clowney injured his right ankle during the fourth quarter of Saturday’s 115-102 win over the Washington Wizards. The second-year […]

Even with all the records and history he’s made throughout his Hall of Fame-worthy career, Stephen Curry continues to leave everyone amazed every time he steps foot on the court for the Golden State Warriors. Tuesday night was no different for Steph, as he once again propelled the Warriors to a win in grand fashion. […]

Longevity is quite rare in professional sports. Competing in a competitive league like the NBA demands a lot from athletes. As a result, it isn’t surprising that various players face a decline after their prime years. However, there are a handful of players who find a way to defy age or at least delay the […]

Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green shared some big brotherly advice with Memphis Grizzlies All-Star and fellow Michigan State Spartan alum Jaren Jackson Jr. after Tuesday’s 134-125 win. On the same day when Warriors’ Green earned Western Conference Defensive Player of the Month, he kept it 100 with Jackson Jr. regarding picking up his sixth […]

The 2024-25 NBA season has been nothing short of a disaster for the Philadelphia 76ers, who have officially been eliminated from postseason contention and are now counting down the days until they can fly to Cancun. Joel Embiid has missed the majority of this year’s games with further knee complications, and the team has also […]

After a disheartening 134-125 loss to Stephen Curry’s Golden State Warriors (44-31) on April Fool’s Day, the totally reset Memphis Grizzlies (44-32) dropped to sixth in the Western Conference standings. A team sitting in second place for most of the season is now in an intensifying fight to secure a top-six seed and avoid the […]

On Tuesday evening, the Golden State Warriors continued their winning ways with a big road win over the Memphis Grizzlies. The Warriors were led in this one by point guard Stephen Curry, who scored 52 points on the evening, including 19 in the first quarter alone, to continue his long legacy of torturing Memphis. This […]

Anthony Edwards delivered another standout performance Tuesday night, leading the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 140-139 double-overtime victory over the Denver Nuggets and extending their win streak to three games. The 23-year-old guard recorded 34 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists, showcasing his growing reputation as one of the league’s premier young stars. Edwards’ late-game heroics […]

Despite a 61-point triple-double by Nikola Jokic, the Denver Nuggets lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves in double overtime last night, and much of the blame for the defeat has been placed at the feet of Russell Westbrook. Westbrook made two critical mistakes in the closing moments of the 140-139 loss. First, after a Minnesota turnover […]

As much as Shaquille O’Neal can criticize, he can show some major love as well. After Nikola Jokic dropped a 60-point triple-double and Stephen Curry with 50 points and 12-made threes, Tuesday was a night of nights. Following their respective performances, O’Neal explained where he sees Jokic and Curry ending up one day. “Great performances […]

The Sacramento Kings organization has been around for quite a long time. They began as the Rochester Royals back in 1945 when the NBA was still in its fledgling stages and called the NBL. The franchise then relocated to Cincinnati in 1957 and stayed there for 15 seasons until 1972 rolled around. The Royals relocated […]

Carmelo Anthony, a 10-time NBA All-Star and member of the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team, has been told that he is being elected to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025, first reported by Shams Charania of ESPN. Anthony was named a finalist for the Hall of Fame in February. 🚨 BREAKING: Carmelo Anthony […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have not had the season they wanted due to all the injuries that came throughout the year. Zion Williamson was one of those players who dealt with injuries, but during the past few weeks, he’s played some of the best basketball of his young career. He knows the pressure that comes […]

NEW YORK — Kyle Lowry returning from injury at this point in the Philadelphia 76ers’ season was a bit of a surprise. The team has nothing to play for besides positioning in the draft lottery. But for Lowry, the love for the game is too strong to keep him out when he’s healthy enough to […]

Amid Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP race with Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic, the Thunder’s leading candidate earned the Western Conference’s Player of the Month award for March. In doing so, Gilgeous-Alexander surpassed Hall of Fame guard Michael Jordan for winning the award three times in a single season. Jordan has only won […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks will host the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night. Is Dereck Lively II playing tonight, however? Lively is recovering from a right ankle stress fracture. Mavs head coach Jason Kidd told reporters before Monday’s game that Lively was “trending” toward a potential return this week. On Tuesday, Kidd said that Lively […]

The Golden State Warriors picked up their third straight victory Tuesday night with a 134-125 win over the Memphis Grizzlies, led by a historic performance from Stephen Curry. The 37-year-old guard exploded for 52 points, 10 rebounds, eight assists, five steals and one block, shooting 16-for-31 from the field and 12-for-20 from three-point range. He […]

The Detroit Pistons travel to Oklahoma City to take on the Thunder. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Pistons-Thunder prediction and pick. The Pistons have been fun to watch this season and they will get rewarded by playing in the playoffs. They have a chance at a 4-seed, so hosting the […]

The Boston Celtics welcome the Miami Heat back to the TD Garden, where the competitive Eastern Conference rivalry continues. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Heat-Celtics prediction and pick. The Heat will be in the Play-In Tournament. Their chances of making the playoffs are slim as they have to likely beat […]

Gradey Dick may be heating up on the court for the Toronto Raptors, but off it, he’s making waves with Karla Lessing — a standout swimmer at the University of Kansas. The couple quietly dropped clues before seemingly confirming their relationship with a cozy photo on Lessing’s Instagram, per TheSpun. Her caption? “People and places […]

These two teams have been playing great basketball, and they enter this game trying to vy for better playoff positioning, especially the Knicks because the Cavaliers are locked into the top spot of the Eastern Conference. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Knicks-Cavaliers prediction and pick. The Knicks are 47-27 and […]

NBA 2K25 Season 6 Details have arrived, with the latest season headlined by Basketball Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady. NBA 2K25 Season 6 features new content for MyCAREER and MyTEAM players. Furthermore, players can expect up to 80 new free rewards, split across both modes, which players can unlock when Season 6 arrives. Nevertheless, here’s […]

Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez have agreed to finalize the purchase of the Minnesota Timberwolves from Glen Taylor, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. The final stages of negotiations between Taylor and the incumbent Timberwolves ownership have been long-held up, but Taylor will not appeal Minnesota arbitrators’ February ruling in favor of Lore-Rodriguez. After a […]

The Detroit Pistons will visit the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night at Paycom Center. Cade Cunningham is doubtful on the team’s injury report due to a left calf contusion. Here’s everything we know about Cunningham’s injury and playing status vs. the Thunder *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (Get Access | Save $30)* Cade […]

Alijah Arenas earned his spot among the nation’s top high school hoopers. The McDonald’s All-American game is a dream most kids only imagine. Yet when the time came for his biggest moment, his father, Gilbert Arenas, found himself preoccupied with another generational talent, per EssentiallySports. Aye Steph Curry, I stopped watching my son at McDonald’s […]

Since last season, it feels like every time the Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets face off against each other, it gives playoff vibes. Well, that’s what it felt like once again in their latest game, as the Timberwolves walked away with a 140-139 win in double overtime. After their win, Anthony Edwards spoke about the […]

The Boston Celtics could be without four of their top players when they host the Miami Heat on Wednesday. Jaylen Brown, Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis are questionable for the matchup, while Al Horford is doubtful. Brown is dealing with a right knee bone bruise and posterior impingement that caused him to miss Monday’s 117-103 […]

The Atlanta Hawks took on the Portland Trail Blazers at home, and during a timeout, they had a little longer pause than usual. The entertainment team for the Hawks could be one of the best in the league, and during one of the timeouts, they decided to get two fans to play a game of […]

The Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves engaged in an all-out battle on Tuesday night, with the final result seeing the Timberwolves emerge from the double-overtime thriller with a 140-139 victory, thanks in large part to a pair of late miscues from veteran point guard Russell Westbrook. After the game, Westbrook was seen getting into a […]

Coming off banner number 18, the Boston Celtics look ready to win another one. The Celtics are currently the second seed in the Eastern Conference NBA playoffs race with a solid 54-19 win-loss record. Given that the team is keeping the same core, it’s easy to see why Boston has maintained its stronghold in the […]

Carmelo Anthony sure sounds like someone interested in getting involved in NBA ownership. Since Anthony retired two years ago, the 10-time All-Star has focused on his endeavors outside of basketball. During the most recent episode of 7 PM in Brooklyn with Carmelo Anthony, the titular host expressed his interest in being an owner of the […]