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Former NBA All-Defensive and NBA All-Star guard Rajon Rondo is one of the latest to criticize the 2025 game. After the NBA revealed San Francisco to be the location of the All-Star Game, it was a breath of fresh air. However, Rondo believes that there needs to be more thought within the game itself. He […]

Logically, one would think LeBron James, the oldest player in the NBA, would be nearing the end of his playing career. But Brian Windhorst, who has covered James even before the “King” made it to the league, believes we could be seeing quite a bit more of James. Windhorst, while discussing the Los Angeles Lakers […]

The Toronto Raptors have a newfound resentment toward Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson after the veteran’s last-second dunk during his team’s 131-108 road victory. The unnecessary dunk came with four seconds remaining in the game with the Cavaliers already ahead by 21 points, violating the sport’s long-standing unwritten rule. Instead of exchanging post-game pleasantries, Thompson […]

The Brooklyn Nets are eyeing the postseason amid a 6-1 stretch over their last seven games. Following Wednesday’s 100-96 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, the supposedly tanking squad is 1.5 games out of the Eastern Conference play-in. They’ve also notably fallen into a tie with the 76ers for sixth place in the draft lottery standings. […]

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert recently showed his competitive side in a loss against the Milwaukee Bucks. Immediately following the game, Gobert called out the referees’ inconsistency in the loss. However, as he knows, the blame doesn’t fall on one group of people. He took accountability, yet remained frustrated with the outcome of the game. […]

When the Dallas Mavericks and Golden State Warriors face off, it’s still surprising to see Klay Thompson on a different team. Stephen Curry shared the same sentiment after their recent loss to the Mavericks when he was asked if it gets any less weird seeing his former backcourt mate in a different jersey. “Just gotta […]

When Karl-Anthony Towns secured a New York Knicks franchise milestone one game before, the center had another jaw-dropping performance. Luckily, he took some inspiration from his former teammate, Anthony Edwards. It remained impressive when the big man posted 44 points and 10 rebounds in Wednesday’s overtime win. After the game, Towns spoke to reporters about […]

The Golden State Warriors dropped a rough game to the Dallas Mavericks by the score of 111-107 on Wednesday, and they now have to get ready for a quick turnaround to play the second game of a back-to-back against the Houston Rockets on Thursday before the All-Star break, and Steve Kerr made his displeasure with […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves came up just short in a 103-101 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks Thursday night. While there were moments of brilliance, the game highlighted what could hold them back from true championship contention. The T-Wolves have shown they are full of greatness this season, but this loss was a reminder that they’re still […]

When the San Antonio Spurs traded for De’Aaron Fox earlier this month, it seemed like the kind of move that could catapult Victor Wembanyama and company past the Play-in race and into the NBA playoffs. Though they’ve lost five of their last 18 games, it could still happen. Here’s what is certain now, though. Reaching […]

The Golden State Warriors’ perfect run in the Jimmy Butler III era ended with a 111-107 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday. Struggles at finishing at the rim, poor three-point shooting, and a scorching performance from Kyrie Irving all contributed to their defeat. Officials overturned Butler’s game-tying layup with 17.6 seconds left, ruling that […]

JJ Redick and the Los Angeles Lakers saw their six-game win streak snapped in Utah on Wednesday, falling 131-119 to the Jazz. A sluggish performance halted their momentum just before the All-Star break, marking Luka Doncic’s first loss in his second game with the team. Mutual respect between Luka Doncic and JJ Redick According to […]

It’s one thing to be on a hot streak, but Jordan Poole has two 40-plus point games within the last few days. The Washington Wizards’ leader showed out during his 42-point (15-29 FG, 6-15 3 PT) outing vs. the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night, giving him momentum heading into the All-Star Break. Poole was on […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves came up short in a 103-101 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night, a game filled with missed opportunities, cold shooting, and frustrating officiating. What made it sting even more was the fact that Milwaukee was without its two biggest stars, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard. Despite that, the Bucks found […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder will battle the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday. It will be a thriller at the Target Center as we share our NBA odds series and make a Thunder-Timberwolves prediction and pick. The Thunder lead the head-to-head series 91-46. Also, the Wolves are 6-4 over their past 10 games against the Thunder, including 3-2 […]

These two teams are desperate for a win entering this matchup. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Warriors-Rockets prediction and pick. The Warriors have struggled to find consistent success this season. Steph Curry has been great, and since Jimmy Butler was traded, he has also emerged as an excellent option for […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are going nowhere this season except for a top draft pick, as they sit in 15th in the Western Conference. The Sacramento Kings are doing much better, owning a 27-26 record and the ninth spot in the conference. New Orleans traded Brandon Ingram to the Toronto Raptors at the trade deadline […]

Kendrick Perkins did not hold back on Paul George after the 76ers forward’s brutal showing in the 100-96 loss to the Brooklyn Nets. Perkins is joining a chorus of fans roasting PG-13 for scoring just two points on Wednesday night. Overall, George has had a very underwhelming season in Philadelphia so far, in a position […]

When the Philadelphia 76ers inked Paul George to a staggering $211.58 million contract in the summer of 2024, the team envisioned him to be the missing piece that will lead the franchise to an NBA title — or at least get them over that second-round hump in the NBA Playoffs. What was not part of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers had been rolling over the past few weeks, and with Luka Doncic’s arrival via trade, there was no reason to expect the Purple and Gold to slow down in any capacity. On Wednesday night, their momentum was expected to continue as they took on the Utah Jazz once again in a […]

The last week has been an absolute whirlwind for Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht. The former University of Tennessee star was traded to the Charlotte Hornets just before the trade deadline for Mark Williams in a massive deal, but the trade was rescinded a day later after the Lakers found issues with Williams’ physical. Now, Knecht […]

Alex Len made his Lakers debut just a day after signing, but it was the Utah Jazz who dominated their rematch against JJ Redick’s squad. Unlike their previous meeting, this time, Utah took control early and never looked back, cruising to a 131-119 victory. According to The Athletic, Lakers head coach JJ Redick said Alex […]

BOSTON – Coming into Wednesday night, Boston Celtics wing Torrey Craig hadn’t played since the final days of 2024—and that was back when he was with the Chicago Bulls. However, he didn’t skip a beat in Beantown, posting a strong debut during the Celtics’ 116-103 win over the San Antonio Spurs. His performance was celebrated […]

On Wednesday night, Jusuf Nurkic made his debut for the Charlotte Hornets following his move from the Phoenix Suns prior to the trade deadline. Nurkic put up nine points and eight rebounds in only 16 minutes of play in what ended up being a 102-86 loss for Charlotte against the Orlando Magic. After the game, […]

While the announcement of NBA regular season awards is still months away, candidates are already building their cases. As the Detroit Pistons’ winning turnaround continues, new head coach J.B. Bickerstaff is a major reason behind it. Detroit’s 29-26 record and playoff positioning are just the start for his credibility. Bickerstaff is firmly positioning himself as […]

The Denver Nuggets are playing some of their best basketball of the season as they steamroll towards the All-Star break. On Wednesday night, Denver won its eighth game in a row with a convincing 132-121 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Nikola Jokic was excellent again in this one, posting yet another triple-double, but Jamal […]

Hornets center Jusuf Nurkic made an eye-opening admission during his first game with Charlotte. The Phoenix Suns dealt their former starting center right before the trade deadline. Nurkic ultimately made his debut with the Hornets in their 102-86 loss against the Orlando Magic. The Bosnian big man put up nine points and eight rebounds in […]

The Chicago Bulls are limping into the NBA All-Star break as they lost their final game on Wednesday before getting over a week off. The Detroit Pistons were back in the United Center after beating the Bulls by 40 points on Tuesday night, and they convincingly won game two as well. To make matters even […]

The Boston Celtics remain one of the best teams in the association, even though their dominance hasn’t been as convincing as it was last season. Prior to the trade deadline, the Celtics decided to make a minor roster configuration, trading Jaden Springer away to open up a spot for veteran wing Torrey Craig. On Wednesday […]

The Sacramento Kings are trying to make a push towards the playoffs as the All-Star break approaches, and they are making some moves to add reinforcements just after the trade deadline. On Wednesday night, the Kings agreed to a deal with former No. 1 overall pick Markelle Fultz, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Fultz […]

After the Los Angeles Lakers’ first game with Luka Doncic in the lineup, it looked like they might have found a temporary answer to the starting center question. On multiple possessions, Doncic found Jaxson Hayes lurking near the rim for lob passes. But injury misfortune struck the Lakers once again during their game against the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are trying to improve to 2-0 with Luka Doncic in the lineup on Wednesday night against the Utah Jazz. LeBron James, Doncic and the rest of the Lakers are struggling with the Jazz, but there are still plenty of Lakers fans in Salt Lake City rooting them on. James got the […]

Luka Doncic being a member of the Los Angeles Lakers via trade still feels like we’re all part of some NBA 2K simulation, but alas, this is real life, and Doncic is looking to lead the Lakers to the promised land alongside LeBron James. And what better way for Doncic to integrate himself into the […]

The Los Angeles Clippers hit the road to take on the Utah Jazz Thursday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Clippers-Jazz prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Clippers-Jazz NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Clippers-Jazz Odds Los Angeles […]

CHICAGO – The Chicago Bulls are finishing up their final game before the All-Star break as they are hosting the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night. The Pistons made easy work of the Bulls on Tuesday night in Chicago as they won the game by 40 points, but Wednesday night’s contest has been more competitive. Regardless […]

There is no trade in NBA history that stacks up to the overall impact of the Dallas Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic away to the Los Angeles Lakers. Everyone outside of the small contingent that knew of the trade’s development was shocked, and for good reason. The Mavericks fanbase is understandably irate, although it’s […]

On Wednesday night, the Philadelphia 76ers faced off against the Brooklyn Nets. And with it being the second night of a back-to-back, the 76ers held out Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey — thrusting Paul George, their marquee offseason signing, into first-option duties. However, it’s becoming more apparent with each passing game that George is no […]

DALLAS — It has been a challenging couple of weeks for the Dallas Mavericks. The Mavs have received backlash from fans following the Luka Doncic trade. Additionally, the team is dealing with no shortage of injuries. Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd surprisingly missed Monday night’s postgame press conference following the team’s 129-128 defeat against the […]

The Toronto Raptors are coming off a strong victory against the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night. They did so without their star newcomer in Brandon Ingram, who’s yet to make his debut since arriving to the Raptors in a trade with the New Orleans Pelicans. Ingram and the Raptors also agreed on a contract extension […]