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For months, the NBA’s Coach of the Year race has boiled down to two men: Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson and Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff. Now, in a poetic twist, the Cavs and the Pistons collide in a game that could tip the scales. Both coaches have orchestrated remarkable turnarounds. Bickerstaff inherited […]

We’re back for yet another betting prediction and pick inside the NBA as we take a look at the conclusion of this cross-conference series between fringe playoff teams. The Dallas Mavericks (36-38) will visit the Chicago Bulls (33-40) as Dallas leads the season series 1-0. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Mavericks-Bulls prediction and […]

After the Miami Heat won three straight games on Thursday night after beating the Atlanta Hawks, the team is looking to increase the winning streak to four when they take on the Philadelphia 76ers. As the Heat are experiencing a resurgence on offense, their latest injury report could put a halt to the latest positive […]

We’re set for another betting prediction and pick in the NBA as we head to the Eastern Conference for this four-game season series. The Miami Heat (32-41) will take on the Philadelphia 76ers (23-50) in their third meeting this season, Miami leading the series 2-0. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Heat-76ers prediction and pick. […]

Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns are in striking position in the Western Conference to contend for one of the final spots in the play-in tournament. Donning his newest Nike KD 18 sneakers as he puts the city of Phoenix and the franchise on his back, Kevin Durant is walking on rarified ground when it […]

The 2025-26 season will be LeBron James’ 23rd year in the NBA and his eighth with the Los Angeles Lakers, doubling his time with the Miami Heat and extending one season longer than his first stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Now of course, a statement like this one assumes that LeBron, who turned 40 years […]

The Memphis Grizzlies (44-29) are trying to find a new identity with less than a month to go until the playoffs start. Hours after firing head coach Taylor Jenkins, the organization is parting ways with assistants Noah LaRoche and Patrick St. Andrews, according to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon and Shams Charania. Considering that general manager Zach […]

Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green calls out ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith regarding his back-and-forth with Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James. After Green called Smith out for his initial comments on James’ son, Bronny James, Draymond stepped back into updating his take on Stephen A, referring to violence and having his altercation with LeBron turn physical. […]

With the NCAA men’s transfer portal open through April 22, the Oklahoma City Thunder are losing a couple of scouts to college general manager jobs. After the Thunder made franchise history for most wins in a regular season, head coach Mark Daigneault and staff will wave Corey Evans and Andrew Slater goodbye as the pair […]

Former NBA center and current analyst Kendrick Perkins offered candid insight into the Memphis Grizzlies’ decision to fire head coach Taylor Jenkins, calling the move both surprising and foreseeable during Friday’s broadcast of NBA Today. The Grizzlies announced Jenkins’ dismissal Friday afternoon, less than 24 hours after a 125-104 loss to the NBA-leading Oklahoma City […]

Saturday’s NBA slate continues to roll as we bring you a betting prediction and pick for this upcoming cross-conference tilt. The Sacramento Kings (36-37) will visit the Orlando Magic (35-39) to conclude their season series as both teams fight to secure their playoff positions. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Kings-Magic prediction and pick. The […]

Since the Cleveland Cavaliers were established in 1970, they’ve made five NBA Finals trips and won one championship. The Cavs have retired seven jersey numbers throughout their time and have had some very exciting teams in the smaller market that Cleveland is. Cavs history will always be tied to the legacy of LeBron James, but […]

After playing through a series of injuries in 2024-25, the Charlotte Hornets have officially shut down All-Star guard LaMelo Ball for the rest of the season. Taking to social media to announce the news, ESPN’s Shams Charania revealed the news, noting that Ball would undergo two procedures to address issues with his ankle and wrist. […]

The free agency market may not be high on Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga this incoming offseason. NBA insider Brett Siegel provided his scoop on how the NBA will look next season, especially after the salary cap will rise after the 2024-25 campaign. One of the topics involved the Warriors, who will be busy […]

As the Cleveland Cavaliers prepare to face the Detroit Pistons on the road for the second game of a back-to-back, the Cavs are grappling with more than just the fatigue that comes from a grueling NBA schedule. Two critical pieces of their rotation in Max Strus and Ty Jerome are sidelined. This leaves the Cavs […]

A conversation with Gregg Popovich proved vital in Chris Paul’s decision to join the San Antonio Spurs. It turns out, the future Hall-of-Famer played just a handful of games for the Hall-of-Fame coach. Literally. Though the NBA’s all-time winningest coach kept the door open to a return before season’s end and though an official announcement […]

The Boston Celtics are on a mission to win back-to-back championships, and it looks like they’re ready to defend their title. Throughout the past two seasons, the Celtics have shown that they have one of the best teams in the league, and anything short of an Eastern Conference Finals or NBA Finals appearance is a […]

ESPN insider Tim MacMahon cleared up the role Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban has in the franchise. MacMahon appeared on an episode of The Ryen Russillo Podcast on Friday. As the team insider, he says he doesn’t know if Cuban is telling the truth that he had some sort of agreement to run basketball […]

Washington Wizards forward Khris Middleton has expressed strong confidence in the team’s potential, asserting that they are capable of making a playoff run next season. In a recent interview with HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto, Middleton emphasized the team’s competitiveness and the growth of its young core.​ “I think this team could definitely be a playoff team,” […]

The Atlanta Hawks are fighting within the Play-In race, and everybody on the team is needed to step up their level of play at this time of the season. Caris LeVert is one of the players who has been making an impact down the stretch after being traded from the Cleveland Cavaliers at the deadline. […]

After Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II was sidelined for the season due to a torn ligament in his left thumb, Draymond Green is asking for more from forward Jonathan Kuminga. On the latest episode of The Draymond Green Show, Green laid out exactly why he believes it is Kuminga’s time. “If I’m Jonathan […]

The Boston Celtics are undoubtedly one of the most historic franchises in the NBA. Since their formation in the mid-1940s, the C’s have produced the most Hall of Famers, and with their NBA Finals victory in 2024, the Celtics broke their tie with the Los Angeles Lakers for the most championships in NBA history with […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are preparing for the NBA playoffs, but have been handling an abrupt setback with its coaching staff. The Grizzlies fired head coach Taylor Jenkins on Friday, and are naming assistant Tuomas Iisalo as the interim head coach, sources tell ESPN, per Shams Charania. “Iisalo, a native of Finland, is a former Finnish […]

Brian Windhorst doesn’t hold any harsh feelings towards the comments Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James made about him. The ESPN analyst gave his thoughts about what James said on the 5 Good Minutes with Windy show on Friday. The Lakers star called him “weird” for saying he’s his “best friend” during his interview on […]

Paolo Banchero added another milestone to his rising career Thursday night, joining elite company in the Orlando Magic record books. The 22-year-old forward became the first Magic player since Tracy McGrady in 2003 to score at least 30 points in five consecutive games, continuing his dominant stretch despite a 101-92 loss to the Dallas Mavericks. […]

Dyson Daniels has been putting on a masterclass on the defensive side of the ball this season for the Atlanta Hawks, and it’s led him to have his name in Defensive Player of the Year conversations. As of now, it looks like he’ll be battling against Evan Mobley and Draymond Green for the award, and […]

Even during an insane NBA trade deadline that saw a few of the NBA’s biggest stars on the move, Kevin Durant stayed put with the Phoenix Suns. Although it appeared that Durant was headed towards a reunion with the Golden State Warriors, the two-time NBA Champion remained with the Suns as the team hunts for […]

Following an injury-ridden 2023-24 NBA campaign, the consensus was that head coach Taylor Jenkins was entering a make-or-break year with the Memphis Grizzlies. However, most people expected the organization to see the entire season through before making a decision on the man’s future. The Grizzlies stunningly dismissed Jenkins from his HC post on Friday, with […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault watched starting center Isaiah Hartenstein make franchise history in Thursday’s 125-104 victory against the Memphis Grizzlies. On the same special night, the Thunder’s 61st win set a new franchise record, and Hartenstein set the franchise record for most assists by a center in a single […]

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat won three straight games after beating the Atlanta Hawks 122-112 on Thursday night, the team was led by star Tyler Herro who had a whopping 36 points. With the Heat having a resurgence on offense during the past three contests, head coach Erik Spoelstra reveals a detail that made […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are the most storied franchise in NBA history, achieving success at the highest level in virtually every decade of its existence. The Lakers have won 17 championships (five as the Minneapolis Lakers) and have 31 players in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Thirteen Lakers have had their number retired by […]

The Dallas Mavericks are still dealing with one of the biggest PR disasters in the recent history of the NBA. Trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis was viewed as one of the worst trades in the history of the NBA. Former Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, who had nothing […]

As the Miami Heat have won three straight games after beating the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday night, it has been an emotional past few weeks dealing with coming off a 10-game skid and even a recent return. The Heat beat Jimmy Butler and the Golden State Warriors last Tuesday in what was an interesting return […]

New salary and cap numbers for the 2025-26 NBA season were sent to every team. As expected, the cap figures are expected to rise about 10 percent from this 2024-25 season, according to ESPN front office insider Bobby Marks. So, what does this mean for teams with the NBA playoffs and offseason, for some, drawing […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led his team to a 125-104 win against the Memphis Grizzlies, he talked about Lu Dort. The Thunder’s lockdown defender, who held Grizzlies’ guard Desmond Bane to a measly three points on 1-for-12 shooting, is a Defensive Player of the Year candidate. Dort played a […]

The Orlando Magic saw their three-game win streak come to an end Thursday night with a 101-92 loss to the Dallas Mavericks, as a familiar issue resurfaced. Despite another dominant performance from All-Star forward Paolo Banchero, Orlando’s continued third-quarter struggles proved costly. The Mavericks outscored the Magic 34-20 in the third quarter, fueled by a […]

Recent comments from new Boston Celtics owner Bill Chisholm about Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown caught Brian Windhorst’s attention. Windhorst did an episode of The Hoop Collective podcast on Friday. During one of the segments, he was joking about Chisholm’s fandom for the Celtics. Chisholm grew up in Massachusetts as a fan of the Celtics. […]

Even though Charles Barkley is covering the March Madness tournament and is away from the NBA, he chimed in on the ongoing feud between Lakers star LeBron James and ESPN star Stephen A. Smith, which has dominated the sports world for the past week. James’s appearance on the Pat McAfee show dominated headlines for his […]

The Detroit Pistons have missed Cade Cunningham for the past two games as he’s dealing with a left calf contusion, and according to the Pistons, he’s going to miss a third straight game. “Recent imaging on Cade Cunningham’s left calf confirmed a left calf contusion that he sustained during the game last week at Dallas […]