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It’s clear that no team is immune from the latest COVID-19 transmissions in the NBA. Even the league-leading Golden State Warriors have been hit with starters Andrew Wiggins and Jordan Poole being among the latest additions to the ever-expanding list of guys under health and safety protocols. Still, even without their two key players, the […]

While many stars have been falling like bowling pins due to the COVID-19 situation, Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant made his surprising return on Monday night. His much-anticipated comeback, however, was spoiled by the Oklahoma City Thunder after defeating the Grizzlies, 102-99. Morant, who missed 16 games due to a knee injury and COVID-19 protocols, […]

There are certain issues the New York Knicks must address if they want to become playoff contenders once again. After a hot start, the Knicks eventually declined from great to good, to bad. Surely, there are a lot of contributing factors and New York has got to put an end to all of it. As […]

The Warriors returned home for the first time on Monday following Stephen Curry’s historic evening in Madison Square Garden the previous week. It was the first time the home crowd saw Curry take the floor in their home court after breaking the all-time three-point record and unsurprisingly, Dub Nation welcomed him back in tremendous fashion. […]

NBA legend Grant Hill got honest with Klay Thompson ahead of his highly-anticipated Golden State Warriors return. Warriors fans have been waiting for Thompson to finally step inside the court and reunite with his Splash Brother Stephen Curry. It is yet to be determined when the All-Star shooting guard will officially be back in the […]

With the Los Angeles Lakers getting a day off on Monday, LeBron James was tuned in on the slate of NFL Monday football games. And sure enough, he enjoyed the time off, thanks to Justin Jefferson and the Minnesota Vikings. Jefferson, who was recently selected to the 2022 Pro Bowl for his second straight Pro […]

As the Omicron variant takes hold of the NBA, teams are having to navigate their way through the fetters of uncertainty. With the league showing no signs of stopping (for numerous reasons) as it did in March 2020, steadfast leadership within franchises is more valuable than ever, wherever that may come from. For the Toronto […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James took to social media his thoughts on the Cleveland Browns’ devastating loss to the Las Vegas Raiders in NFL Week 15. Daniel Carlson’s field goal in the dying seconds of the game has led the Raiders to a stunning 16-14 win over the Browns Monday. As time expired, Carlson […]

Stephen Curry is a game-changer in every sense of the word. The Golden State Warriors superstar literally revolutionized the game with his unprecedented style of play. For Dubs head coach Steve Kerr, there is not a shadow of doubt in his mind that Steph has changed the game forever. Kerr recently shared one particular moment […]

Jimmy Butler’s absence from Sunday’s 100-90 loss against the Detroit Pistons marked his 13th missed game of the season. Since joining the Heat in 2019, injuries have been an issue for the five-time All-Star, and at this point, some folks have raised questions about Butler’s durability. One such critic is Stan Van Gundy. The coach-turned-analyst […]

It looks like Ja Morant is fully health and ready to play for the Memphis Grizzlies once again. On Twitter, before the Grizzlies announced he is questionable in their game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Morant appeared to hint his potential return. First off, he tweeted a full-charged battery–suggesting that he has recharged after more […]

If there is one thing Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns is not lacking, it’s confidence–so much so that he declares himself as a GOAT. Speaking to The Athletic recently, Towns highlighted how he has not modeled his game after anyone. He then emphasized his belief that he is the greatest shooting big man of all […]

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered another disappointing loss on Sunday after falling to the Chicago Bulls, 115-110. This was thanks in large part to DeMar DeRozan’s heroics for Chicago, as he led the Bulls to a statement win against a struggling LA side. After the game, Lakers vet Carmelo Anthony had nothing but praise for […]

Kemba Walker made a huge statement for the New York Knicks on Saturday night against the Boston Celtics after a surprise start for head coach Tom Thibodeau. The former All-Star was thrust into the lineup amid the Knicks’ shortage of manpower and boy, did Kemba respond in a major way. Walker came out with a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers signed two players from the NBA G League on Monday morning as seven current players remain in the league’s health and safety protocols. First, the Lakers signed 6’5″ forward Jemerrio Jones, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Jones has played 11 games for the Wisconsin Herd (the Milwaukee Bucks’ G League […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has had himself one heck of a career, dominating the NBA essentially right since he came into the league in 2003. James is now in Year 19 of his career and is still playing at a high level as one of the best players in the world. Monday, SB […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr was officially introduced by Grant Hill as the new men’s basketball head coach for USA Basketball on Monday. Kerr will coach Team USA for the 2022-2024 cycle, which includes the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup and 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. The Warriors head coach is taking over for […]

For a multitude of reasons, the 2021-22 regular season has been a roller-coaster ride for the Philadelphia 76ers. Despite multiple obstacles to overcome, they are still a .500 team sitting at a record of 15-15. While most of the Sixers’ hurdles have come on the court, the biggest cloud hanging over is what’s going on […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are on the brink of getting their franchise star back in the mix. After 12 games out due to a knee sprain, Ja Morant is listed as questionable for Monday’s contest against the Oklahoma City Thunder: After 12 games out, Grizzlies star Ja Morant has been updated to questionable for tonight’s game […]

Like many teams across the NBA, the Dallas Mavericks are scrambling to sign players as the COVID-19 virus takes its toll. Between injuries and COVID absences, the Mavs rotation is looking extremely thin right now. That being said, they’ve gone out and brought in former lottery pick, Marquese Chriss. Via Chris Haynes/Tim McMahon: Mavs are […]

Christmas Day is approaching but first, we have an exciting Western Conference matchup! It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Spurs-Clippers prediction and pick based on Spurs Clippers odds. The NBA as a whole is losing a ton of players to the Covid-19 list. Most teams have at least one player absent […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder will play the Memphis Grizzlies in a Western Conference matchup on Monday night. It’s time continue our NBA odds series with a Thunder-Grizzlies prediction and pick. The Thunder and Grizzlies will play on Monday as two of the lesser impacted teams by the current Covid outbreak across the NBA. The Thunder […]

The Charlotte Hornets will play the Utah Jazz in an inter-conference matchup on Monday night. It’s time continue our NBA odds series with a Hornets-Jazz prediction and pick. The Hornets and Jazz will battle on Monday as the Hornets complete a brutal road back-to-back. Charlotte lost to the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night and will […]

Just as the Minnesota Timberwolves were seemingly beginning to build steam in the Western Conference, the team was hit with a slew of bad news. After star guard Anthony Edwards entered the NBA’s COVID-19 protocols over the weekend, two more T-Wolves players are set to follow suit. Both Jarred Vanderbilt and Patrick Beverley are the […]

The Houston Rockets will play the Chicago Bulls Monday in an inter-conference matchup. It’s time continue our NBA odds series with a Rockets-Bulls prediction and pick. The Rockets and Bulls will play on Monday as the NBA continues to navigate a Covid outbreak in the league. Houston is relatively unscathed to this point compared to […]

Despite having savvy veterans around him like Gordon Hayward and Terry Rozier, LaMelo Ball is undoubtedly the face of the Charlotte Hornets franchise. They have full belief in his abilities and he proves time and time again why he’s the right man to get this team into the playoffs. Hornets GM, Mitch Kupchak, is the […]

After eight days off due to a COVID-19 outbreak, the Chicago Bulls returned in style on Sunday night, taking down LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers by a score of 115-110. In the process, Alex Caruso had a big game against his former team, dropping 17 points and grabbing nine rebounds. Benny the Bull […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will play the Boston Celtics Monday in an Eastern Conference matchup. It’s time continue our NBA odds series with a 76ers-Celtics prediction and pick. The 76ers and Celtics will play on Monday as each side continues to navigate through somewhat of Covid crisis that many teams are experiencing as we near mid-season. […]

The Sacramento Kings will play the Golden State Warriors Monday night in a Western Conference matchup. It’s time continue our NBA odds series with a Kings-Warriors prediction and pick. The Kings and Warriors will play on Monday as the Warriors look to stay hot. Sacramento is one of several teams around the NBA that has […]

In case you didn’t know, North Korea leader Kim Jong-un is a massive Chicago Bulls fan. So big that he once even played basketball with current Golden State Warriors head coach and former Bulls player, Steve Kerr. In 2012, when Barack Obama was in his first term as president, Jong-un had just taken over for […]

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra is thrilled with how the fallback game plan has been going with Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro out of the picture. With several players sidelined due to injury, the Heat was forced to make the most out of the 10 players they have available in their last […]

Damian Lillard was the driving force behind a Portland Trail Blazers victory for the second straight game on Sunday. Believe it or not, the Blazers are a much different team when their superstar point guard isn’t just available to play, but reaches the All-NBA level of performance that has been his constant for the better […]

As the NBA regular season rages on, so does the Ben Simmons saga for the Philadelphia 76ers. Trade season is finally upon us, and we are starting to see the rumor mill begin to swirl once again. As of now, there is no hotter name on the trade market than Simmons.  Despite how long this […]

Devin Booker made his much-awaited return to action for the Phoenix Suns Sunday, but his presence on the floor against the Charlotte Hornets looked like overkill on the part of his team. The Suns absolutely smashed Charlotte in a 137-106 victory at home, with Booker tallying 16 points on 6/15 shooting from the field. Following […]

Eddie Jones was a three-time NBA All-Star and a 14-year NBA veteran with the Los Angeles Lakers, Charlotte Hornets, Miami Heat, Memphis Grizzlies, and the Dallas Mavericks. He was one of the most notable two-way players in the NBA during his early years and was one of the Lakers’ premier stars before the arrival of […]

Russell Westbrook’s job is to make his Los Angeles Lakers teammates better. That includes helping them succeed off-the-court, too — even while injured, as is the case of Anthony Davis. AD will miss at least four weeks after an MRI revealed a strained MCL in his left knee. While the news could have been far […]

After powering the Chicago Bulls to a 115-110 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, DeMar DeRozan showed his appreciation for LeBron James and the battles they had over the years. James has been a massive thorn on DeRozan’s side for years now, even when LeBron was still with the Cleveland Cavaliers and DeMar […]

Isaiah Thomas is getting another shot with the Los Angeles Lakers. Through two games, he’s making the most of his opportunity. His teammate, Carmelo Anthony, is proud to see IT thrive—in part because he can relate. The Lakers are 0-2 since Thomas was signed via the hardship exception as the team deals with multiple players […]

It’s a bit too early to say, but LeBron James should really need to figure out the winning project the Los Angeles Lakers must have in order to regain supremacy. If there’s one thing LeBron James evidently yearns for at this stage of his career, it is to win another championship. Undeniably, he is capable, […]