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LOS ANGELES – With the Los Angeles Lakers’ 120-108 win against the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday, they moved ahead of the Nuggets for third place in the Western Conference standings. While the Oklahoma City Thunder are leading the pack by a good margin, the fight for the other top playoff seeds and home-court advantage in […]

On Wednesday night, it looked as though the New York Knicks were going to win their second game in a row as they took on a San Antonio Spurs team that was without Victor Wembanyama and De’Aaron Fox and will be for the rest of the season. But in what is looking like a running […]

Over the past few weeks, it looked like the Minnesota Timberwolves were turning a corner. They were in the middle of an eight-game winning streak and they had a six-game homestand, setting up some very nice conditions for them to extend their winning streak and therefore keep in step with the Golden State Warriors in […]

The Detroit Pistons and Cade Cunningham maximized their national spotlight on ESPN against the Miami Heat. Cunningham carried the Pistons to a 116-113 final score with a superstar performance. Detroit’s All-Star guard recorded his ninth triple-double of the season, scoring 25 points, grabbing 12 rebounds, and dishing 11 assists. The heroic night for Cunningham was […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — 12 days after Oklahoma City Thunder center Jaylin Williams recorded his first triple-double, he etched his name into franchise history in a 133-100 win against the Philadelphia 76ers. Williams became the fifth Thunder player in team history to record multiple triple-doubles with his 19-point, 17-rebound, 11-assist performance, joining Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant, […]

Jimmy Butler saw his stock drop drastically during the final days of his Miami Heat stint, paving the way for the Golden State Warriors to trade for him at a reduced cost. Ever since arriving to the Warriors, Butler has done nothing but change the fortunes of the franchise — with the team losing just […]

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat lost their ninth straight game of the season, this time to the Detroit Pistons, 116-113, it came off a game-winning shot by star Cade Cunningham. While the Heat has been trying to figure out how to snap the skid, they’ll continue to, but off a heartbreaking night as even […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder saw their Wednesday night matchup against the injury-ravaged Philadelphia 76ers as a golden opportunity to rest some of their key guys, the most prominent of which was Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. It’s a testament to the Thunder brass’ trust in the depth that they have that they believed they could win despite missing […]

The Dallas Mavericks are going through perhaps the worst one and a half month stretch any team has gone through in the history of the NBA. And on Wednesday night, their woes were compounded by another brutal loss, this time being on the receiving end of a 135-131 defeat at the hands of the Indiana […]

When the Phoenix Suns drafted Ryan Dunn, they were drafting a defensive specialist. However, there were looming questions surrounding his three-point shot. It had been nonexistent the entirety of his collegiate career. There were even moments where his free throw shooting was a concern. His air-balled some free throws, which people immediately pointed to. Much […]

MIAMI – The Miami Heat’s skid has increased to nine games at the hands of Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons Wednesday night, 116-113. There’s no doubt that the Heat’s mental discipline will be tested after blowing another double-digit lead plus Cunningham hitting the go-ahead three-pointer to put the game away at the Kaseya Center […]

The Detroit Pistons are still undefeated in their current road trip after Cade Cunningham drained a game-winning 3-pointer at the buzzer Wednesday night in South Beach against the Miami Heat. With the game tied at 113-113 and with only seconds left in regulation, Cunningham took the inbound pass and put the ball on the floor […]

Desty Spielberg, daughter of critically acclaimed director Steven Spielberg, had an unforgettable experience at the Miami Heat and New York Knicks game on Monday (March 17). Desty shared how she truly felt after sitting next to comedian Tracy Morgan who vomited on the court and had to be escorted from the game in a wheelchair. […]

On Wednesday night, the Los Angeles Lakers are set to square off against a Denver Nuggets squad without Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray. As one would recall, in the previous matchup between the two teams, the shorthanded Lakers that was without Luka Doncic pushed the Jokic-led Nuggets to the brink. So with Doncic now around […]

A viral moment surfaced during the Dallas Mavericks’ NBA Finals run that led to some backlash from fans. Luka Doncic was seen drinking a beer in celebration after the Western Conference Finals. Mavs assistant general manager Michael Finley took the beer out of Doncic’s hand as cameras caught the incident on video. At the time, […]

The Golden State Warriors are showing that patience pays off; after being linked to blockbuster trades that would have required them to relinquish some of their youngsters, including Brandin Podziemski, they managed to strike a deal for Jimmy Butler without having to give up their young prospects. And ever since the Butler trade, Podziemski and […]

The New York Knicks have been one of the better teams in the NBA and have championship aspirations this year. Those hopes almost fell out the window completely on Wednesday when big man Karl-Anthony Towns appeared to suffer a hand injury. The Knicks were already having a rough night, trailing the San Antonio Spurs by […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers stormed into the Intuit Dome with confidence, riding high after a dominant first quarter that saw them drop a blistering 45 points against the Los Angeles Clippers. It was a statement opening, showcasing the Cavs’ sharp, relentless, and efficient two-way dominance. However, just like in Cleveland’s previous outing against the Orlando Magic, […]

22 games into the 2024-25 campaign, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren is finding continuity alongside Isaiah Hartenstein in head coach Mark Daigneault’s lineup. While the pair have only played together in a dozen of those 22, Holmgren is adapting to Hartenstein’s presence at center on both ends of the floor. Holmgren highlighted the duo’s […]

Rather than racking up regular season wins, the Cleveland Cavaliers are focused on the big picture in their upcoming matchup with the Sacramento Kings. As they continue their grueling West Coast road trip, the Cavs will be without All-Star point guard Darius Garland when they face the Kings in Sacramento. Thankfully, the decision to sit […]

INGLEWOOD, CA — Kawhi Leonard, Ivica Zubac, and the Los Angeles Clippers came into Tuesday night’s game having won six of their last seven. None of the teams they’d faced, however, were of the caliber of the Cleveland Cavaliers, who came into the game with a 56-11 record. But after Tuesday night, the Clippers put […]

The Dallas Mavericks have been plagued by health issues all season long. Kyrie Irving is done for the 2024-25 due to a torn ACL, while Derrick Lively, Daniel Gafford, and Dante Exum, among others, remain out. However, Anthony Davis has been assigned to the Mavs’ G League squad for rehab. While the organization has tried […]

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat are looking to overcome a season-turning losing streak, the team will have to look into their mental state as well the physical aspect on the court. Before the Heat took on the Detroit Pistons on Monday night, head coach Erik Spoelstra spoke about aspects the team is focusing on […]

Golden State Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. took a calculated risk in acquiring Jimmy Butler III at this season’s trade deadline, and the move has paid off. According to The Stein Line’s Jake Fischer, Dunleavy’s history with Butler was a key factor in why Golden State was the perfect landing spot for the six-time […]

Michael Jordan continues to redefine his legacy, not just as a basketball icon but as a philanthropist dedicated to healthcare accessibility. On Wednesday, Jordan opened his fourth medical clinic in North Carolina, reinforcing his commitment to providing quality healthcare to uninsured and underserved families, per HypeFresh. The new Michael Jordan Family Medical Clinic, located at […]

The Milwaukee Bucks might be hitting the panic button after suffering a brutal 104-93 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night. It marked the fifth loss in seven games for the team and it reportedly led to head coach Doc Rivers calling Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo in for a meeting. Rivers called […]

Both college and professional basketball fans alike love March Madness. Every year, the selection committee seeds 68 teams for the NCAA Tournament, and that leads to the ensuing madness. Stars are born and legendary moments are created in the Big Dance, as the top teams from across the nation battle it out to become national […]

March Madness is exciting for all basketball fans, especially for Washington Wizards supporters this season. Duke star Cooper Flagg (ankle) is ready for the tournament after exiting the ACC Tournament Quarterfinal, so they’ll get more chances to watch the future No. 1 NBA Draft pick. However, Rutgers didn’t qualify for the NCAA Tournament, which means […]

Both the Los Angeles Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers have been playoff teams over the past couple of seasons, but it’s been a while since both organizations were feeling as good about themselves as at the present moment. The Lakers are still basking in the glory of the Luka Doncic trade, while the Clippers are […]

It’s been over a decade since a draft has held as much stake for the Brooklyn Nets as next June’s. After trading Mikal Bridges and pivoting to a rebuild this summer, general manager Sean Marks paid a steep price to reacquire his 2025 and 2026 first-round picks from the Houston Rockets. Many Nets fans have […]

Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault is coming off the most grueling stretch of the 2024-25 campaign, where he finished with an impressive 12-2 record since the All-Star break. After coming off a three-game road trip amid the NBA’s investigation into the Thunder for player participation in last week’s 107-89 win against the Portland Trail Blazers, […]

Dyson Daniels of the Atlanta Hawks continues to stamp his Defensive Player of the Year claim with another three steals against the Charlotte Hornets in a blowout 134-102 win on Wednesday. Daniels has been hovering around the top of the DPOY race along with Jaren Jackson and Evan Mobley. Daniels has been stifling on the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have had every reason to make excuses and allow a brutal March slate, combined with just a tough injury luck, to derail an otherwise stellar start to the Luka Doncic era. Based on a listless showing against the Brooklyn Nets, that’s how things appeared to be going until JJ Redick sat […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are still waiting for an X-factor to emerge from a rotating cast of bench options while Santi Aldama heals up. Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Desmond Bane have all spent significant time on the shelf recently as well, putting even more pressure on the second unit. However, these absences have given […]

Nick Young made a bold comparison on Gil’s Arena, suggesting that Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves could be a better No. 2 option than Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving at this stage of their careers. “Hear me out… right now at this stage, I’m not saying overall, is AR a better number two option […]

The Charlotte Hornets are tied with the Utah Jazz and Washington Wizards for the best odds to land the number-one pick for the 2025 NBA Draft. The consensus first overall pick is set to be Cooper Flagg, and rightfully so. Averaging 18.9 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 4.1 assists, he could do everything on the floor […]

During Monday evening’s contest between the Miami Heat and New York Knicks from Madison Square Garden, NBA referee Scott Foster went down with what was later revealed to be a calf injury and was unable to return to the game. Foster was the second non-player to leave the game due to a medical situation, as […]

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault addressed his All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s free-throw shooting efficiency since the All-Star break. Amid Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP-caliber season with the Thunder, he’s earned the “free-throw merchant” moniker in 2024-25. However, for Daigneault, Shai’s frequent trips to the free-throw line are a testament to his elite offensive prowess. Still, since the […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren wasn’t surprised to learn that the team’s GM Sam Presti and free agent Isaiah Hartenstein reached a deal during the offseason. Hartenstein signed a three-year, $87 million contract with the Thunder over the summer, giving head coach Mark Daigneault an additional big to his starting lineup. Holmgren revealed Thunder […]