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New Orleans Pelicans big man Jaxson Hayes is in a lot of trouble right now. The 21-year-old is now facing no less than 12 misdemeanor charges stemming from his arrest from last July wherein he was reportedly tasered by Los Angeles police after a physical altercation. According to TMZ Sports the Pelicans center has now […]

At this point in the season, there’s no denying that Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry is in the midst of the worst shooting slump of his career. The former back-to-back MVP may have recently shattered the all-time record for three-pointers made — a feat that cannot be downplayed in any way — but the […]

The Boston Celtics are one of the most intriguing teams in the NBA because they haven’t played the style of basketball that Boston has become accustomed to in the previous two seasons. The Celtics have been a .500 team for the past two seasons, which is unusual to say about one of the NBA’s most […]

The New York Knicks are one of the most intriguing NBA teams since many people had high hopes for them this season, but they have yet to deliver. They’ve managed to virtually stay afloat this season, as they’re now 23-24 and the Eastern Conference’s 11th seed. Everyone anticipated the Knicks to improve dramatically this season […]

Ja Morant is in the midst of another breakout year and this has led to the Memphis Grizzlies emerging as a legitimate title contender in the West. The 22-year-old’s strong play throughout the campaign has fans clamoring for Morant’s spot in the upcoming 2022 NBA All-Star Game and apparently, the Grizzlies star could not agree […]

While there have been talks about the Boston Celtics possibly breaking up the Jayson Tatum-Jaylen Brown duo, that doesn’t seem to be the case now if recent rumors are to be believed. According to Steve Bulpett of Heavy, the Celtics have been really active in trade talks as the trade deadline nears. Apparently, though, they […]

The Atlanta Hawks have already made their move several weeks prior to the trade deadline as they sent former lottery pick Cam Reddish and veteran Solomon Hill to the New York Knicks in exchange for Kevin Knox and a future first-rounder. As it turns out, however, it appears that the Hawks are far from done, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have made it apparent that they are willing to trade Ben Simmons, with the Charlotte Hornets reportedly being one of the new teams interested. Ben Simmons on the Hornets would make sense since they could use a defensive-minded player, and given their size issues, he may be the ideal fit. They’re also […]

Jalen Green has been largely disappointing in his rookie season. There were high expectations that he could quickly make an impact to the Houston Rockets roster under Stephen Silas, being hailed as the most NBA-ready prospect coming out of the G League. However, his first year has been filled with inconsistencies highlighted by his offensive […]

The Los Angeles Lakers got some exciting news on Monday as they have announced that Anthony Davis has been upgraded to probable for Tuesday night’s game against the Brooklyn Nets. Anthony Davis has not played for the Lakers in over a month due to an MCL sprain. This is great news for the Lakers as […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are reportedly interested in acquiring James Harden from the Brooklyn Nets, according to multiple sources. According to the latest reports, Harden will be moved to the Sixers in exchange for Ben Simmons. It’s a risky move for the Nets to trade him for Simmons, but if Philadelphia can pull it off, they’ll […]

The Orlando Magic have the worst record in the NBA at 9-39, so it only makes sense that they’ll be looking to trade off some veterans for assets ahead of the 2022 NBA trade deadline. NBA insider Marc Stein wrote on his Substack that Terrence Ross and Gary Harris are two trade candidates, and Stein […]

President of The Philadelphia 76ers’, Daryl Morey, and James Harden, have been linked to a reunion this summer in Philadelphia. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, James Harden feels he can have comparable success with the Sixers as he did with the Rockets with Daryl Morey, according to the Inquirer sources. “Joel Embiid is the alpha […]

The Los Angeles Lakers continue to stumble their way through the 2021-22 season. The Lakers are 23-24 on the season, which has them in eighth place in the Western Conference standings. As they continue to struggle, there has been plenty of discussion on how they can upgrade the roster. Unfortunately, Los Angeles just doesn’t have […]

Trade talks around the NBA are beginning to heat up as genral managers work the phones with the trade deadline on the horizon. The Utah Jazz, who have gone just 11-10 after starting 19-7, have struggled to the point where a trade may be necessary to jump-start the roster. One area where the franchise seems […]

The Utah Jazz will be without a key figure of their first unit on Monday night for a big matchup with the NBA-best Phoenix Suns. Rudy Gobert suffered a calf strain on Sunday against the Golden State Warriors and is expected to be sidelined in the desert, but it’s not a serious injury. Via ESPN’s […]

The Golden State Warriors have been involved in trade chatter and rumors ahead of the deadline despite their standing as the second-best team in the league, record-wise. Some of the speculation has focused on the Warriors’ frontcourt situation, as forward Draymond Green is currently sidelined with a calf injury while projected starting center James Wiseman […]

Utah Jazz legend John Stockton has gone completely off the deep end with COVID-19 vaccine conspiracies, and he also saw his Gonzaga season tickets suspended for failing to comply with the school’s mask mandate. In response, former NBA star Detlef Schrempf took to Twitter to express his dismay over Stockton’s stances: Bat shit crazy. I […]

COVID-19 has done damage to everyone worldwide. The NBA is not different. We have seen countless players’ performances suffer after returning from it. Think of guys like Joel Embiid and Jaylen Brown last year, who struggled to find a groove. Several other players have clearly had some drawbacks as well. Charlotte Hornets forward Kelly Oubre […]

Over the past two seasons, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has cemented himself on the upper echelon of NBA superstars. The All-Star center was the runner-up for MVP in 2021, and following his dominant stretch over the last month, is right back in the conversation. While Embiid’s game has reached other-worldly heights, the path to […]

Former Utah Jazz star point guard and NBA Hall Of Famer John Stockton made headlines when he wildly claimed during a recent interview that athletes who have received the COVID-19 vaccine are dying right on the playing area while in games. Stockton received backlash for his conspiracies, both in the form of words and actions. […]

The Utah Jazz will play the Phoenix Suns on Monday in a heavy weight Western Conference matchup. It’s time continue our NBA odds series with a Jazz-Suns prediction and pick. The Jazz and Suns will meet on Monday in a battle between West powerhouses. Utah will be on a back-to-back in this one, and comes […]

Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon has been the subject of many trade rumors lately, with the 14-33 Rockets determined to get a solid return back for the veteran wing in a potential trade. As Rockets rumors continue to swirl, here’s the reality of the Gordon trade situation in Houston, according to Kelly Iko of The […]

There have been a lot of rumblings lately about a potential blockbuster deal between the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets involving Russell Westbrook and John Wall. While it feels a bit farfetched, this is actually the only trade that would work for both sides because of the similarity in the two veteran’s current contracts. […]

Houston Rockets big man Christian Wood has been garnering lots of interest around the Association ahead of the February 10th Trade Deadline. However, the team does seem very motivated to keep him around for the time being as part of their youth movement. That said, the Miami Heat have been talking to the Rockets about […]

The New York Knicks will play the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday in an Eastern Conference matchup. It’s time continue our NBA odds series with a Knicks-Cavaliers prediction and pick. The Knicks and Cavaliers will meet on Monday as Cleveland will look to stay hot. New York however is looking to snap out of a cold […]

This season, the Philadelphia 76ers have asked more of Joel Embiid than ever before. Even after a year where he finished second in MVP voting, the All-Star center has managed to take his game to new heights while playing without Ben Simmons. Since his return from health and safety protocols, Embiid has been nothing short […]

Houston Rockets star John Wall is still sidelined as the organization continues to look for a potential trade partner for him. However, with his massive contract, that has been tough. Earlier in the campaign though, it appears the Los Angeles Clippers showed genuine interest in making a move for Wall. Via Shams Charania of The […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers fell to the Miami Heat on Sunday in a tightly-contested game, 113-107. Jimmy Butler had a big part in that, notching his 10th triple-double in a Heat uniform as he dropped 20 points, dished out 12 assists, and grabbed 10 rebounds. After the game, Bron couldn’t help but […]

The NBA trade rumors on the Ben Simmons front are making loud noises again. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Philadelphia 76ers are willing to wait out a Simmons trade with Brooklyn Nets star James Harden on their mind. But in terms of inquiring with the Sixers about Simmons, the Nets are behind […]

After a second-half collapse against the Los Angeles Clippers Friday, the Philadelphia 76ers hit the road Sunday, looking to get back on track. Next up on their schedule was a meeting with Dejounte Murray and the San Antonio Spurs. When these teams met in Philly at the beginning of January, the Sixers completely dominated the […]

The Charlotte Hornets are in good hands with LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges leading the way into the future. However, they’ve recently been linked to one of the most disgruntled stars in the league. Per Shams Charania of The Athletic, they’ve contacted the Philadelphia 76ers to inquire about Simmons’ availability in a trade, but the […]

Ben Simmons has yet to play this 2021-22 NBA season, and it’s becoming more and more apparent that he’s never going to suit up for the Philadelphia 76ers ever again. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Sixers President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey is staring at the possibility of dangling Simmons in a potential […]

In the 2021 NBA Draft, the Golden State Warriors had two first-round lottery picks. Their first selection was the super talented Jonathan Kuminga, who they chose with the 7th pick, then their 14th pick was one of the best shooters in the draft class, Moses Moody. Steve Kerr is satisfied with the progression of both […]

SAN FRANCISCO — Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry struggled shooting the ball once again, this time against Rudy Gobert and the Utah Jazz. While the Warriors squeaked out a 94-92 win, Curry finished the game with just 13 points on 5-of-20 shooting from the field and showed clear frustration. In his postgame interview, he […]

LeBron James scored 33 points on 12-of-22 shooting in 40 minutes on Sunday. It wasn’t enough, as the Los Angeles Lakers lost 113-107 to the Miami Heat at FTX Arena. This has been a subplot of the Lakers season: LeBron puts the team on his back, and the Lakers lose. By his own admission, this […]

The Brooklyn Nets have been looking for ways to stack wins in the absence of their lethal scorer, Kevin Durant. Without KD, still nursing a sprained knee, Steve Nash’s team went to Target Center to take on Anthony Edwards, D’Angelo Russell, Karl-Anthony Towns and the rest of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Since it was a road […]

This just in: Stephen Curry is still human. The uncharacteristic shooting slump of the Golden State Warriors star continued on Sunday night. Luckily for him, they hacked out a 94-92 win over the Utah Jazz. Curry was again a counterfeit version of himself, finishing with only 13 points on a ghastly 5-of-20 shooting from the […]

The Charlotte Hornets got punched in the mouth by the visiting Atlanta Hawks on Sunday night, 113-91. It was just one of the nights for the Hornets. Shots weren’t falling for them. They shot a putrid 4-of-36 from deep for only 11%. Everyone just had an off night tonight. Hornets coach James Borrego had very […]