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Brooklyn Nets rookie Drake Powell made his NBA debut in his home state on Wednesday. The former North Carolina wing played seven minutes during a 136-117 loss to the Charlotte Hornets, posting two points and two rebounds while converting his only shot attempt. While Powell continued to show promise, he sprained his ankle in the […]

Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith had high praises for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder to start the 2025-26 NBA season. The Thunder are on the quest for a repeat, having won the NBA championship last season. While they are without Jalen Williams to start the campaign due to injury, they held down the […]

Charles Barkley didn’t hold back Thursday as the NBA’s alleged betting scandal, which has ensnared Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, unfolded on live television. The Hall of Famer and TNT staple fired off on accountability, the league’s response, and what the arrests mean for the sport.  The federal […]

Hall of Famer and NBA analyst Shaquille O’Neal said he was ashamed to learn about the gambling scandal that has involved three NBA luminaries. "I know Chauncey [Billups], I know Damon [Jones] very well… I'm ashamed that those guys would put their families and their careers in jeopardy. … if you're making $9 million… how […]

Since Michael Malone was fired as head coach of the Denver Nuggets last season, he has yet to resurface in any NBA coaching capacity. While Malone was mentioned as a potential candidate for the New York Knicks’ once vacant head coaching job, nothing really ever materialized there. During a segment of ‘Inside The NBA’ ahead […]

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups was arrested on Thursday morning for allegedly being involved in an illegal gambling scandal. Around 7:08 p.m. EST, he was let out of the courthouse in Portland, Oregon. Upon his release, Billups’ attorney Chris Heywood revealed what’s next for the Hall of Fame point guard turned head coach. […]

When Ja Morant is on the court, NBA fans are often reminded why the dynamic Memphis Grizzlies point guard was once tapped to be a potential face of the league. He effortlessly contorts his body while finishing at the rim and soars to astonishing heights while throwing down an emphatic jam, simultaneously captivating and startling […]

The NBA officially returned to NBC on Tuesday night to kick off the 2025-26 NBA season. With the NBA Champion Oklahoma City Thunder hosting the Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Lakers hosting the Golden State Warriors, opening night was a highly anticipated event for the NBA, which made its return to NBC for the […]

Marcus Smart is helping the Los Angeles Lakers not lose confidence following their season-opening loss to the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night. Smart began his 12th year in the NBA, his first with the Lakers. He spent most of his ongoing career with the Boston Celtics before they sent him to the Memphis Grizzlies […]

The aftershocks of Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups’ arrests this morning, related to a federal investigation into illegal sports gambling activities and illegal poker games, have begun to reverberate around the league. After the Golden State Warriors’ shootaround ahead of their home opener against the Denver Nuggets on Thursday, veteran […]

LeBron James may just be the biggest elephant in the room this NBA season. Although Luka Doncic has brought new championship expectations with him to the Los Angeles Lakers since last season’s blockbuster trade, LeBron’s immediate future continues to be the No. 1 topic in LA. Then again, isn’t James always the talk of the […]

On Thursday morning, Miami Heat point guard Terry Rozier was taken into federal custody on charges pertaining to illegal gambling. Rozier had been the subject of a league investigation previously and was accused by the feds of providing insider information on NBA games to bettors in exchange for a fee or a percentage of profits. […]

The FedEx Forum’s Grind City fans were all grins as Tuomas Iisalo’s first NBA Opening Night win was winding down. However, the night needed a capping moment to keep the conversations buzzing around Beale Street. Thankfully, with mere seconds separating Zion Williamson’s new-look New Orleans Pelicans from a frustrating, season-opening loss, Ja Morant decided to […]

As the Miami Heat lost to the Orlando Magic in the regular season opener, it was one that showed a lot of promising signs despite the result giving the team its first defeat of the year. One of the bright spots in the loss was seeing the comfort level of Heat newcomer Norman Powell, as […]

LOS ANGELES – Following the Los Angeles Lakers’ 119-109 loss to the Golden State Warriors on opening night, concerns weren’t just about the team’s play, but also their potential injury issues moving forward. Both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves sustained minor injures during the game, and following practice on Thursday, Lakers head coach JJ Redick […]

With several individuals in the NBA being investigated for a gambling scandal, it appears sports fans are digging up old tweets that may or may not seem a bit suspicious. That certainly seemed to be the case for Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, as numerous fans made one of his old posts go viral […]

Thursday morning, the sports world was shocked when Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier were named in a wide-ranging betting scandal. A federal investigation was underway into an illegal sports betting and gambling operation run by the mafia, and those two were among the people named. Billups was immediately placed on leave following the announcement and […]

On Thursday, the NBA world was rocked by an FBI investigation into allegations of illegal gambling. Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier were among 30 individuals arrested. In response, former NBA player and podcaster Jeff Teague offered some humorous analysis of the situation, per the Club 520 Podcast. Essentially, Teague […]

LOS ANGELES – During the preseason, the Los Angeles Lakers had their full lineup, minus LeBron James, for all of one games, and that was the final preseason game of their schedule. With a full slate of six preseason games this season, the Lakers had key players in and out of the lineup. During the […]

On Wednesday evening, the Golden State Warriors began their 2025-26 season with an impressive road win over the Los Angeles Lakers in comfortable fashion. It was a well-rounded performance for the Warriors, who are hoping to rekindle their mid-2010s dynastic magic one last time with a team full of aging veterans. Speaking of the 2010s, […]

After the Houston Rockets lost a double-overtime season-opening thriller — 125-124 — to the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder, Fred VanVleet went into coach mode. VanVleet tore his ACL during an offseason mini-camp and is expected to miss the entire regular season. Still, without physically partaking in all of the action, he made his presence […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green revealed he had no interest in convincing longtime teammate Klay Thompson to stay with the franchise, saying he believed Thompson’s departure was necessary for his personal and professional growth. On the latest episode of Network with Rich Kleiman, Green reflected on Thompson’s exit after 13 seasons with Golden State […]

It was a good time at the American Airlines Center, as the San Antonio Spurs steamrolled the Dallas Mavericks 125-92. Remarkably, the Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama broke a franchise record for most points in a season opener. His dominance in the Spurs opener has led to many rave reviews. Notably, Colin Cowherd gave a bold take […]

Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green admits his head coach Steve Kerr struggled in trying to maximize Jonathan Kuminga’s potential over the years. Following Kuminga and the Warriors’ two-year extension, there’s been an underlying feeling of optimism for Golden State’s 2025-26 campaign — its first full season since Jimmy Butler was added before last year’s […]

Recently, the Los Angeles Lakers began their 2025-26 season with a letdown by losing at home to the Golden State Warriors in relatively lopsided fashion. The Lakers got a 43-point masterpiece out of Luka Doncic but saw their poor roster construction come back to bite them elsewhere, all with LeBron James taking in things from […]

Though he’d already treated basketball fans to highlight-worthy plays they’d never before seen during his first two seasons in the NBA, Victor Wembanyama left the sports world with something else in the San Antonio Spurs’ 125-92 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. In continuing to deliver eye-popping moments, the 7-foot-5 center, who some insist is closer […]

The 2025-26 New York Knicks are clearly different than last season’s iteration of the team. New York’s talent has not been the problem in the recent past. But coach Tom Thibodeau’s unwillingness to play his bench might have created a degree of burnout among starters. Well, coach Mike Brown talked a big game about wanting […]

It was an explosive start to the season, as the Charlotte Hornets’ offense went off in a 136-117 victory over the Brooklyn Nets. Amazingly, all five starters for Charlotte hit double digits, while four bench players also had 10 or more points in the Hornets’ season opener. The Hornets’ Kon Knueppel described the scoring, detailing […]

As the Orlando Magic opened their 2025-26 season with a 125-121 win over the Miami Heat on Tuesday night, head coach Jamahl Mosley made sure to single out one player who stood out in the victory — second-year forward Tristan da Silva. Da Silva, coming off an impressive summer with Germany’s national team, provided a […]

On Wednesday evening, the Atlanta Hawks began their 2025-26 NBA season with a dud by getting blown out at home by the Toronto Raptors. Almost nothing went right for the Hawks, who surrendered relentless drives into the paint by the Raptors and shot poorly from the field throughout the evening. As has become a theme […]

Things started well in Oregon as the Minnesota Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards led his team to a 118-114 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Significantly, Edwards led the way with 41 points and seven rebounds while shooting 14 for 28 from the floor. Edwards explained the difference between now and earlier in his career and the […]

The Orlando Magic opened their 2025-26 season on a high note Tuesday night, defeating the Miami Heat 125-121 at the Kia Center in a fast-paced, physical matchup that marked the return of guard Jalen Suggs. Playing in his first game since January, Suggs quickly reminded teammates and fans alike why he’s considered the team’s emotional […]

Los Angeles Lakers center DeAndre Ayton’s debut fell short of expectations, with the center managing just 10 points and six rebounds in a 119-109 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night. His quiet performance immediately drew criticism from Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal. O’Neal didn’t hold back in his message to Ayton. “Listen, […]

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups was arrested on Thursday morning for allegedly being involved in a gambling scheme with the Italian mafia. As a result, the franchise is without a head coach and must name an interim for the time being. Reports indicate that Tiago Splitter, who was one of Billups’ assistant coaches, […]

As Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier was arrested by the FBI on Thursday morning, relating to sports betting, there was a game shortly before in which the team lost a close one to the Orlando Magic in the season opener, 125-121. While the Heat had an unknown outlook for the 2025-26 season in the style […]

On Thursday morning, it was reported by ESPN that the FBI had arrested dozens of individuals part of a large probe into gambling activities, with one investigation focusing on alleged rigged poker games in connection with New York Mafia families, and another about illegal gambling on NBA games. Among those taken into custody were Portland […]

The Orlando Magic opened their 2025-26 season with a statement win on Tuesday night, defeating the Miami Heat 125-121 at the Kia Center. The debut of veteran guard Desmond Bane stole much of the spotlight, earning immediate praise from star forward Paolo Banchero and head coach Jamahl Mosley following his first game in a Magic […]

Wednesday marked the long-awaited NBA debut of the Brooklyn Nets’ historic rookie class. However, one of the team’s record five first-round picks was a surprise scratch. Danny Wolf sprained his left ankle during shootaround and was ruled out for the Nets’ 136-117 loss to the Charlotte Hornets. Wolf was Brooklyn’s final pick in June’s draft […]

On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Lakers kicked off their 2025-26 NBA season with a relatively uncompetitive loss to the Golden State Warriors at home. It was a masterpiece performance, at least on offense, for Luka Doncic, who poured in 43 points in his first season opener for the Lakers, but he wasn’t able to get […]