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Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso will be re-evaluated in 7-10 days after sustaining a left foot sprain during Monday’s game vs. the Houston Rockets. Chicago is currently 19-10, which is good for first place in the Eastern Conference’s Central Division and the second overall seed in the East. Part of the Bulls’ success in 2021 […]

Joe Johnson hasn’t played in the NBA since the 2017-18 season, so it came as a bit of a shock to him when the Boston Celtics came calling. Not that Iso Joe has given up on returning to the NBA, but he admitted he didn’t have high hopes of stepping foot on an NBA court […]

Former Cavs forward Iman Shumpert made headlines on Tuesday after his rather contentious statement against LeBron James went viral. In a recent appearance on a podcast, Shump claimed that the Los Angeles Lakers superstar “ruined basketball” when he formed the infamous Big 3 with the Miami Heat. Unsurprisingly, the retired 31-year-old has received a lot […]

New York Knicks point guard Derrick Rose is out for at least the next two months because of his ankle injury that needed surgery. The Knicks confirmed the development on Wednesday, revealing that Rose underwent surgery on his right ankle at the Hospital for Special Surgery. While the nature of his injury was not disclosed, […]

The Russell Westbrook trade hasn’t really panned out for the Los Angeles Lakers. While he has shown flashes of his usual brilliance, chemistry issues and inconsistencies in his play have marred his first stint in LA–which is why Russ has been involved in several trade rumors as of late. However, NBA legend Oscar Robertson is […]

The Golden State Warriors are now also feeling the effects of what appears to be a full-blown COVID-19 outbreak within the NBA. It’s going to be a tough stretch ahead for the 25-6 Dubs as they look to navigate the coming weeks with a shorthanded lineup. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, 6-foot-5 shooting guard Damion […]

The NBA’s bout with COVID-19 continues as Christmas Day nears. The latest hit comes to the LA Clippers, who already lost Marcus Morris due to a positive COVID-19 test. On Wednesday, the team announced that guard Reggie Jackson had entered the league’s health and safety protocols and would miss the game against the Sacramento Kings. […]

Isaiah Thomas just had his worst game for the Los Angeles Lakers following his sensational NBA comeback. LA got blown out by the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday, 108-90, and Thomas’ poor performance only added to the Lakers’ misery. IT went 1-of-11 from the field against the Suns for just three points in 26 minutes off […]

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered another disappointing defeat on Tuesday, this time at the hands of the Phoenix Suns, 108-90. LA’s season continues to be problematic as we approach the new year and at this point, trade rumors are becoming louder and louder. NBA insider Shams Charania of The Athletic recently went on the Pat […]

The New York Knicks are finally getting one player back from the COVID-19 health and safety protocols. Obi Toppin has cleared the protocols and has now rejoined the team, just a day before they take on the Washington Wizards on Thursday. Obi Toppin has been cleared from health and safety protocols and rejoined the team. […]

The Brooklyn Nets are in a holding pattern. With 10 players in health and safety protocols, plus with Joe Harris and Nic Claxton nursing injuries, the team has been ravaged lately. This coming Saturday is Christmas, so many fans are wondering which stars will be in the lineup for that Nets showdown against the Los […]

Nothing is going right for the NBA-worst 5-25 Detroit Pistons this season and it’s just gotten even more distraught. Rookie Cade Cunningham has entered COVID-19 protocols, per The Athletic’s Shams Charania: Detroit Pistons rookie Cade Cunningham has entered health and safety protocols, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) December 22, 2021 The Pistons […]

At the moment, LeBron James knows his Los Angeles Lakers aren’t on the same level as other Western Conference contenders: namely, the Golden State Warriors and Phoenix Suns. Following the Lakers’ 18-point home loss to the Suns on Tuesday, LeBron tepidly pushed when asked to evaluate the state of his 16-16 ballclub, compared with their […]

There was plenty of skepticism surrounding the Chicago Bulls’ acquisition of DeMar DeRozan in the offseason. Not only did the Bulls trade a good amount to get him, but they gave him nearly $82 million over three years as part of the sign-and-trade deal. But instead of this move backfiring, DeRozan has been worth every […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will play their final game while their home venue is still known as Staples Center on Thursday night, against the San Antonio Spurs. On Wednesday morning, the team announced a lengthy list of plans to commemorate the occasion. “To properly say farewell to the name of STAPLES Center, the Lakers will […]

Luka Doncic and Dallas Mavericks simply can’t catch a break right now. While their franchise star hasn’t played since December 10th due to an ankle injury, he’s now landed in COVID-19 protocols, which puts his status in serious doubt for the Mavs’ Christmas showdown with the Utah Jazz. Kristaps Porzingis (right toe soreness) will be […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is under contract for at least one more season, but with the way this team is playing right now and the rumors circling on Twitter, the discussion of a possible LeBron trade has surfaced. Crazy, right? Well, The King’s agent, Rich Paul, has set the record straight. He recently […]

The Dallas Mavericks are one of the many teams adding players using the hardship exception due to the outbreak of COVID-19 around the NBA, plus injuries to Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis. The Mavs recently added former lottery pick Marquese Chriss, and he played a key role in a big win over the Minnesota Timberwolves […]

The Los Angeles Clippers will hit the road and take on the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Clippers-Kings prediction and pick. These two teams have been having somewhat similar seasons. The Los Angeles Clippers are 16-15, yet they have lost their last three games. The […]

The NBA has decided to postpone another game on Wednesday as the Chicago Bulls and Toronto Raptors were supposed to play but both teams are still dealing with a boatload of COVID-19 problems. Sources: The Chicago Bulls-Toronto Raptors game tonight has been postponed. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) December 22, 2021 While the Bulls’ covid situation […]

The Denver Nuggets will travel to face off the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Nuggets-Thunder prediction and pick. These two teams have been having different seasons. The Denver Nuggets are 15-14, coming off a solid win. The Oklahoma City Thunder, meanwhile, are 10-19 and […]

The NBA season continues on Wednesday. The Cleveland Cavaliers will hit the road and take on the Boston Celtics. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Cavaliers-Celtics prediction and pick. These two teams have had different seasons. The Cleveland Cavaliers are 19-12 and have won their last six games played, though their […]

Damian Lillard was fighting like hell on Tuesday night to will his short-handed team to a rare victory outside Rip City. Considering how well he’d been playing since not just opening tip against the New Orleans Pelicans, but also the Portland Trail Blazers’ last two games, no one would’ve been shocked if Lillard pulled it […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is seeing an incredible progress in Otto Porter Jr. that he has never seen before. Otto Porter Jr.’s contributions to the Warriors don’t often stand out in the box score. However, coach Kerr still appreciates the hard work he’s been putting in since joining Golden State. According to […]

At this point, it seems likely that LeBron James will finish out his illustrious career with the Los Angeles Lakers. But if you’re asking Kendrick Perkins, that isn’t a guarantee. Perkins, who is now an outspoken NBA analyst for ESPN, stirred the pot on Tuesday night with a tweet that suggested Bron should potentially demand […]

The Boston Celtics, like other NBA teams, are in the midst of a COVID-19 outbreak. The Celtics are seeking roster help from an unlikely place. Per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, NBA veteran and seven-time All-Star Joe Johnson is in agreement with the Celtics on a 10-day deal. Free agent guard Joe Johnson is signing a 10-day […]

With COVID-19 spreading rapidly around the NBA and so many players in the league’s health and safety protocols, teams are scrambling to find replacement players. One intriguing name that has come up is Tyreke Evans, who has been out of the NBA since a 2019 drug ban. The Sacramento Kings would make plenty of sense […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ roster continues to be extremely depleted due to a COVID-19 outbreak within the organization. Their last two games have been postponed because of the number of players in protocols and it appears another one is going to be rescheduled on Thursday against the Portland Trail Blazers: The following has been released by […]

It’s been another disappointing night for LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers Tuesday, as the team suffered yet another loss, this time at the hands of the Phoenix Suns at home, 108-90. Apart from the fact that the Lakers have now gone winless in their last three games and that they have now slid […]

LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers. and their fans suffered through yet another injury scare in Tuesday’s game against the Phoenix Suns, at the hands — or rather foot — of an old nemesis. Midway through the quarter of the Suns’ comfortable win over a depleted Lakers squad, LeBron came down from a layup attempt […]

Houston Rockets legend Steve Francis has opened up about the beginning of the end of his NBA career. When Hakeem Olajuwon left the Rockets in 2001, Steve Francis’ rose to prominence and became the new face of Houston. At the time, “Stevie Franchise” was one of the best scoring point guards in the league. He […]

The Los Angeles Lakers got blown out by the Phoenix Suns, 108-90, at home on Tuesday. Yet, LeBron James is accentuating the positive. Considering the state of the Suns — fully healthy, with largely the same roster as last season’s NBA Finals squad – compared with that of the Lakers — depleted, renovated — James’ […]

It hasn’t been the smoothest of campaigns for the Portland Trail Blazers. Star guard Damian Lillard has already missed several games due to an abdominal injury, while his running mate CJ McCollum is still out indefinitely with a collapsed lung. If there’s one team that knows exactly what the Trail Blazers are going through, it’s […]

Dennis Rodman’s parties needed no further introduction but what people had seen and heard may had been just the tip of the iceberg. In ESPN’s 10-part docuseries “The Last Dance,” modern day hoops fans got the chance to see how wild Dennis Rodman was during his prime. And even to this day, “Worm” is still […]

Talen Horton-Tucker was able to clear the COVID-19 protocols and return to the Los Angeles Lakers in time for their Tuesday showdown with the Phoenix Suns. However, THT was certainly not in the best condition. The Lakers fell to the Suns in a 108-90 blowout in Staples Center, and Horton-Tucker was non-impactful at all. While […]

The NBA is in a precarious situation once again in light of the latest surge of COVID-19 transmissions. The league has already suspended several games in recent days to avoid further complications from the virus. Several players have already expressed their concerns. NBA commissioner Adam Silver already said they have no plans of postponing the […]

LeBron James’ former teammate Iman Shumpert ruffled some feathers with his rather spicy take on the Los Angeles Lakers forward. In an appearance on the The Bootleg Kev podcast, the Lakers star’s ex-teammate was vocal on how LeBron James “ruined basketball” with his decision to take his talents to the Miami Heat in 2010. Via […]

Miami Heat guard Duncan Robinson has been a little inconsistent with his outside sniping this season. But on Tuesday night against the Indiana Pacers, he once again reminded everyone why he’s one of the NBA’s most elite marksmen. Robinson scored a season-high 26 points on 6-of-10 shooting from beyond the arc to help lead the […]

When Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns called himself the greatest shooting big man of all time, it raised more than a few eyebrows. After all, it seems he is forgetting and disrespecting the players who have accomplished a lot before him–like Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki. Nowitzki, for his part, has heard the proclamation and […]