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MIAMI – Even though the Miami Heat dropped their fifth game in a row to the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night, 119-104, there was one bright spot that stood out from the rest. As the Heat’s rookie Pelle Larsson has been trying to prove himself as a nightly rotational piece, he showed that Wednesday […]

The injury bug has bitten Washington Wizards wing Bilal Coulibaly for the second straight year. The 20-year-old strained his right hamstring in the first quarter of Monday’s 119-104 loss to the Toronto Raptors and will be out for four to six weeks, likely ending his season. Coulibaly took a step forward in his second campaign, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have been an absolute disaster during the 2024-25 season, currently sitting well outside the playoff line as the campaign comes to an end at 22-43. The 76ers are dealing with a plethora of injuries at the current juncture, with Paul George, Joel Embiid, and Tyrese Maxey all currently out of the lineup, […]

While New York Knicks forward Mikal Bridges hit a buzzer-beater to help the team beat the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night, 114-113, there are still some questions surrounding the player and head coach Tom Thibodeau. The Knicks star would plead to Thibodeau about the bench getting more minutes, giving the starters a bit more […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic trade has crossed multiple barriers, having been referenced unprompted by fellow NBA players, on late-night talk shows, and now, even by one of the biggest sports stars in Dallas: Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb. While talking with streamer N3on, Lamb gave his thoughts on the Doncic trade, which saw the […]

Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen haven’t been on good terms since the release of the 2020 documentary The Last Dance. Pippen thought the documentary would center on the Chicago Bulls’ path to a sixth title in the 1990s. However, in his terms, it turned out to be a “glorification” of Michael Jordan. Scottie Pippen has […]

Jonathan Kuminga has not played for the Golden State Warriors since Jan. 4 when he suffered a severe right ankle sprain. The good news for Kuminga and the Warriors is that he will be making his long-awaited return to the floor on Thursday against the Sacramento Kings, assuming he doesn’t suffer any unforeseen setback in […]

After beating the Boston Celtics 118-112, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander plastered his Converse signature logo over the TD Garden and the Prutential building, a staple of the city’s skyline. The Converse headquarters are in Boston, less than a mile from the Celtics’ arena. After beating the champion Celtics, Gilgeous-Alexander said the win was […]

With Rutgers’ loss to USC in the first round of the 2025 Big 10 tournament, the collegiate careers of Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey have presumably come to a close. As two of the top prospects of the 2025 NBA Draft, Harper and Bailey have yet to make an official announcement but are expected to […]

Jess Hilarious didn’t hold back when she spilled some unexpected tea about Shaquille O’Neal’s alleged dating life. During her appearance on The Breakfast Club, the comedian claimed that the NBA legend is embracing a lifestyle similar to Ne-Yo’s well-known polyamorous setup, per Complex. Ne-yo & his girlfriend added 2 more women to their relationship 👀 […]

Chris Paul is undoubtedly a first-ballot Hall of Famer whenever he decides to retire, but when that might be remains a mystery. Despite the San Antonio Spurs guard turning 40 in less than two months, Paul, the second-oldest active player in the NBA, said he is not sure when he’ll retire, although he admitted that […]

The Boston Celtics closed out their six-game homestand with a 118-112 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night, snapping their five-game winning streak. The defeat dropped the Celtics to 47-19 on the season as they continue their push toward the playoffs in pursuit of back-to-back championships. Jaylen Brown, the reigning NBA Finals MVP […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have had the Denver Nuggets number in recent matchups. Anthony Edwards and his squad are not only 3-0 against the Nuggets this season, but the Wolves have won five straight against their rivals dating back to the 2024 Western Conference Semifinals after picking up a 115-95 road win on Wednesday night. Nobody […]

The Portland Trail Blazers were not able to walk away with the win against the New York Knicks and give credit to Mikal Bridges for hitting the shot to send them home. It was a perfect play for Bridges, as Josh Hart set a screen for him and got Donovan Clingan matched up on him. […]

Kim Kardashian is setting the record straight on her infamous engagement ring from Kris Humphries, revealing that she largely paid for the massive diamond herself, TMZ reports. On the March 13 episode of The Kardashians, Kim reflected on her past engagements, including her short-lived 2011 marriage to the former NBA player. Kris Humphries: living his […]

NBA legend Dwyane Wade, former teammate of LeBron James during the Miami Heat’s Big Three era, has weighed in on the ongoing feud between James and ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith. Speaking to TMZ, Wade said he has “love” for both guys but defended James’ decision to confront Smith during the Los Angeles Lakers’ overtime win […]

Noah Clowney has battled ankle injuries throughout his second NBA season. Those struggles persisted following his return from a recent six-week absence. The Brooklyn Nets forward will be sidelined for Thursday’s matchup with the Chicago Bulls after spraining his right ankle during Tuesday’s 109-104 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers The game marked Clowney’s third back […]

As San Antonio Spurs star rookie Stephon Castle continues to impress the NBA world, he’s making even more of an impression on those closest to him. The 20-year-old rookie from UConn has emerged as the clear front runner for the league’s Rookie of the Year. To those on his team, he’s becoming synonymous with the […]

SAN ANTONIO — Max Christie played well to begin his Dallas Mavericks career. Although Mavs fans were still frustrated after losing Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, Christie’s play provided an element of hope for the future. With Anthony Davis being limited to just over three quarters of play with the Mavs due to […]

Winning is all that matters to Jimmy Butler. That was the case during his time with the Miami Heat, and Butler’s winning mentality has completely altered the trajectory of the Golden State Warriors. Since his addition to the lineup alongside Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, Butler and the Warriors have gone 12-2 overall, losing just […]

Earlier in the season, Anthony Edwards made it known how he does not like to be double-teamed. But since then, the Minnesota Timberwolves star has shown an adeptness at handling two defenders, and that could be partly due to Luka Doncic. Amid a slump at the beginning of the calendar year, Edwards, who has begun […]

Mikal Bridges of the New York Knicks made some waves with his comments on the minutes distribution on Wednesday, fanning the flames for the critics of Tom Thibodeau, who believe that the starters are playing too much and will get worn down. Bridges responded with one of his best games since joining the Knicks, scoring […]

Domantas Sabonis is trending toward a return from an extended absence due to a hamstring injury. The Sacramento Kings upgraded the star center to questionable for Thursday’s road matchup with the Golden State Warriors. Sabonis has missed the Kings’ last five games but was a full participant in practice on Wednesday. His return to the […]

The Golden State Warriors’ long-awaited second star hasn’t exactly put up numbers befitting that status since arriving at the trade deadline. Andrew Wiggins was averaging 17.6 points per game when the Dubs sent him to the Miami Heat. He was shooting 37.9% from beyond the arc on career-high volume, too, also doing enough as a […]

The Sacramento Kings do not have to travel far as they take on the Golden State Warriors Thursday night. Below we will continue with our NBA odds series by giving you a Kings-Warriors prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Kings-Warriors NBA odds, courtesy of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will visit the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday at Fiserv Forum. Luka Doncic is questionable on the team’s injury report due to right ankle soreness. Here’s everything we know about Doncic’s injury and playing status vs. the Bucks. *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (Get Access | Save $30)* Luka Doncic injury […]

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

BOSTON — Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander prides himself on his consistency, which helps explain why he’s one of the frontrunners for league MVP this season. And if he’s been anything against the Boston Celtics, it’s consistent. On Wednesday night, the three-time All-Star dropped a game-high 34 points on the reigning champion Celtics. Behind […]

In seven and a half seasons with the Sacramento Kings, De’Aaron Fox recorded one triple-double. He nearly matched that in his sixth week with the San Antonio Spurs. The 2023 NBA All-Star scored a game-high 32 points and dished out 11 assists vs. the Dallas Mavericks. But in terms of numbers, it’s a stat he […]

In the midst of a tough stretch, since Victor Wembanyama was lost for the season, the San Antonio Spurs managed a split against another struggling franchise by knocking off the Dallas Mavericks 126-116. It’s the kind of outcome the team’s leading scorer, De’Aaron Fox, wants to see more often. “It’s definitely difficult without Vic. At […]

BOSTON — For the second time this season, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the champion Boston Celtics, 118-112. Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP campaign season continues with a pair of wins against the defending champs. In their most impressive campaign in a dozen years, the Thunder also clinched a playoff spot, improving to 54-12. Wednesday […]

In a Washington Wizards season defined by player development amid adversity, Jordan Poole has had a different experience from his Golden State Warriors days. The Michigan alum was a backup on a squad with future Hall of Famers Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green before getting traded to the rebuilding Wizards in July 2023, […]

Houston Rockets big man Alperen Sengun is one of the most majestic players to watch in the league today. While he’s not the ultra-athletic type, Sengun can dominate his matchups in variety of ways. He has excellent footwork, great post-up skills and, of course, not to be forgotten is his elite court vision for a […]

The Boston Celtics and the Oklahoma City Thunder went head-to-head on Wednesday night in a possible NBA Finals preview in Boston. Even though the Thunder were playing without star forward Jalen Williams, who is out due to a hip injury, the Thunder still came out on top 118-112. One of the biggest things that sticks […]

On Wednesday night, a skirmish broke out between Steven Adams and Mason Plumlee during the second quarter of the Houston Rockets’ 111-104 win over the Phoenix Suns. Adams and Plumlee both got tangled up while battling on the boards, and things got heated — with Plumlee shoving Adams to the point where both men wrestled […]

Mikal Bridges called game on Wednesday night. The New York Knicks’ small forward capped a big individual night with a spectacular 3-point shot at the buzzer to give his team a 114-113 overtime victory on the road over the Portland Trail Blazers. With just 3.4 seconds left in overtime and with the Knicks trailing Portland […]

During the day of the trade deadline, the Golden State Warriors decided to be aggressive for once, swinging a deal for Jimmy Butler after the 35-year-old star forward had burnt his bridges with the Miami Heat. There were mixed reactions to the trade; some thought that acquiring Butler may not have been worth the risk […]

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat are in the midst of a five-game skid after the loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night, there will be a lot of finger-pointing from fans on who’s to blame and which aspects need to be cleaned up. While the Heat are looking to make a final […]

Over a decade ago, Ray Allen broke Reggie Miller’s all-time 3-pointer record with his 2,561st 3, reaching the pinnacle of shooting. Back then, 3,000 was just out of reach. And 4,000? That benchmark wasn’t even an idea; it was a fantasy. But that’s what Stephen Curry makes special– he makes the impossible possible. He makes […]