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LeBron James knows when to get locked in for a big game. But he knows when to spark cackles among viewers. He pulled off a humorous moment before the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics heavyweight battle Saturday, involving Richard Jefferson. The ESPN color commentator Jefferson appeared to try to get his mic going. Jefferson […]

The Indiana Pacers suffered an injury to one of their most important players in TJ McConnell during their game against the Atlanta Hawks. McConnell came off the bench midway through the first quarter. However, 30 seconds in, he suffered a lower body injury that kept him down on the floor. He slapped the court a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will not have the services of big man Jaxson Hayes for Saturday night’s huge matchup in Beantown against the Boston Celtics. Instead, it will be Jarred Vanderbilt, who will start for LA as center against the reigning NBA champions on the road, per Dave McMenamin of ESPN. “Jarred Vanderbilt is starting […]

The Washington Wizards’ rookies were largely written off after an uneven Summer League campaign headlined by Alex Sarr’s 9-of-47 shooting clip. Now, the Wiz Kids are proving that the future is bright in the District. Bleacher Report, for example, gave Washington’s class an A- grade on Saturday despite giving it a D- after Summer League, […]

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault chimed in on the MVP conversation regarding top candidates Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic ahead of his back-to-back. Despite the potential MVP duel, Thunder guard Alex Caruso is thrilled for the upcoming challenge of facing the reigning Most Valuable Player in Jokic and the 2023 […]

MIAMI – After Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo felt a certain official was disrespectful after Friday night’s loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, 104-104, there was discipline to the big-man. Adebayo would be slapped with a $50,000 fine by the NBA as announced Saturday afternoon, which garnered a response from Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra. While […]

The New York Knicks and veteran forward PJ Tucker are expected to agree on a 10-day contract, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. “Free agent PJ Tucker plans to sign with the New York Knicks on a 10-day contract, sources tell ESPN,” Charania wrote on X, formerly Twitter. “The 14-year NBA veteran held discussions with multiple […]

The NBA’s top two candidates for the Most Valuable Player award — Oklahoma City Thunder’s All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Denver Nuggets’ All-Star Nikola Jokic — will face off on back-to-back nights at the Paycom Center. Thunder veteran guard Alex Caruso is thrilled about his team’s challenge that starts Sunday afternoon. He discussed how significant this year’s […]

After Bam Adebayo called out disrespectful referees following the Miami Heat’s loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, the league decided to take action. Adebayo was officially fined by the NBA, according to the NBA PR account on X (formerly Twitter). They fined the Heat star $50,000 for his actions. The statement mentioned that Adebayo was “making […]

Despite concerns surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers’ center situation, Jaxson Hayes and Trey Jemison III have helped the squad climb into second place in the Western Conference standings. Their collective efforts are positively affecting games and enabling LA to maintain a high defensive level, even with Anthony Davis now on the Dallas Mavericks. But a […]

Alex Caruso and the Oklahoma City Thunder are gearing up for a back-to-back mini-series against the Denver Nuggets at the Paycom Center. Six players, including the entire starting lineup, sat out of Friday’s 107-89 win against the Portland Trail Blazers. Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault labeled it a great program win for his team, which […]

The Dallas Mavericks dropped their fourth consecutive game on Friday night, falling to the Memphis Grizzlies 122-111. Despite the loss, guard Brandon Williams achieved a historic milestone, becoming only the second player in franchise history to record at least 30 points, five rebounds, and five assists off the bench, joining Mark Aguirre, according to Elias […]

As the NBA world gears up for Saturday night’s marquee matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the champion Boston Celtics, Hall of Fame forward Paul Pierce gave props to Lakers All-Star LeBron James for his 50,000 points. James reached an unpreceded career milestone that Pierce says he may never see topped in his lifetime, […]

The Atlanta Hawks (29-34) are set to host the Indiana Pacers (35-26) on Saturday night in their second matchup of the week. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET at State Farm Arena. Hawks star guard Trae Young has been listed as probable with right Achilles tendinitis. His final availability will likely be determined closer […]

Two of the three lowest-seeded teams in the Eastern Conference collide on Saturday night when the Washington Wizards travel north to take on the Toronto Raptors. Neither team will be at full strength for the contest, with the Raptors dealing with a plethora of injuries and the Wizards still awaiting the return of star guard […]

The Los Angeles Lakers visit the Boston Celtics on Saturday night. Jrue Holiday is on the injury report alongside Kristaps Porzingis, with both players listed as questionable. Holiday is dealing with a right hand injury, while Porzingis has a non-COVID illness after going for 11 points against the Detroit Pistons on February 26. He hasn’t […]

Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder has had the chance to coach some amazing international players throughout his career, but more specifically, those from France. This year, he’s been given the opportunity to coach the No. 1 overall pick, Zaccaharie Risacher, and throughout the season, he’s shown him nothing but love when talking about his […]

LeBron James’ former teammate Kevin Love weighed in on the viral confrontation between James and ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith during the Los Angeles Lakers’ 113-109 overtime win against the New York Knicks on Thursday night. On Friday, Love took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to respond to Smith’s comments about the interaction, which stemmed […]

The Chicago Bulls visit the Miami Heat on Saturday night. Lonzo Ball and Nikola Vucevic are on the injury report; both players are doubtful. Ball is dealing with a right wrist sprain, while Vucevic has a right calf strain after going for 16 points and 11 rebounds in a 121-117 loss to the Phoenix Suns […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Kyrie Irving recently suffered a season-ending torn ACL in his left knee. Irving has received plenty of support following the injury, but a concerning narrative has surfaced as well. After the Mavs traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, Anthony Davis appeared in just over 30 minutes of a game before […]

The Milwaukee Bucks (36-25) have listed Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard as questionable for Saturday night’s home matchup against the Orlando Magic (29-35). They will tip off at 8:00 p.m. ET at Fiserv Forum as they continue their three-game homestand. Antetokounmpo is dealing with a non-COVID illness, while Lillard has been listed with a left […]

The Indiana Pacers are set to play the Atlanta Hawks on the road in a Saturday night affair. Tyrese Haliburton is dealing with a left hip flexor strain, however. Is Haliburton playing tonight vs. the Hawks? *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (Get Access | Save $30)* Tyrese Haliburton’s injury status vs. Hawks Haliburton is […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — The Philadelphia 76ers continue to deal with an overload of injuries as they try to salvage what’s left of this regular season. Tyrese Maxey and Paul George are banged up and it’s looking like the Sixers could be without both of them again. According to a team official, Maxey did individual workouts […]

BOSTON — Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum just turned 27 and is eager to stay at the top of his game for as long as possible. To do so, he knows he could pick up a few pointers from Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, who he faces on Saturday night during a primetime showdown. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers visit the champion Boston Celtics on Saturday night. LeBron James is on the injury report alongside Luka Doncic, with both players listed as probable. James is dealing with left foot soreness, while Doncic has a right knee contusion after scoring 32 points, 12 assists, and seven rebounds against the New York […]

The Dallas Mavericks (32-32) are a magnet for ridicule right now, as the team continues to suffer in the post-Luka Doncic era. Many fans believe that the trade initiated a cataclysmic sequence of events, one that includes Kyrie Irving suffering a torn ACL versus the Sacramento Kings on March 3. A theory is floating around […]

Anthony Davis recently reflected on the blockbuster trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for him and Max Christie, addressing Dallas Mavericks fans in his first sit-down interview with Dana Larson. “Obviously, I know the whole city was down because of the whole Luka thing. At the same time, I […]

As the Phoenix Suns lost to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, it was off the back of him who recorded the first ever triple-double with at least 30 points, 20 rebounds, and 20 assists. With the Suns looking for a playoff push, star Kevin Durant spoke after the loss specifically about Jokic and the […]

New York Knicks guard Josh Hart stood up for his center, Karl-Anthony Towns, who reportedly took time off due to the loss of a close friend to cancer. Towns missed a matchup against the Golden State Warriors, of which Warriors forward Draymond Green accused him of ducking Jimmy Butler. Then, Karl-Anthony turned in an abysmal […]

The Charlotte Hornets lost a tight one against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night, with the final score settling in at 118-117. The main reason behind the near win was because of Miles Bridges’ productivity, as he scored a career-high 46 points. The Hornets made key runs to stay within 10 points throughout the game, […]

Nikola Jokic made NBA history on Friday night with a rare statistical achievement. During the Denver Nuggets’ 149-141 win in overtime vs. the Phoenix Suns, Jokic scored 31 points, had 22 assists and grabbed 21 rebounds. With this stat line, he became the first NBA player to reach or exceed 30 points, 20 assists, and […]

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic made history Friday night in the 149-141 win over the Phoenix Suns as being the first player to have a 30 point, 20 rebound, and 20 assist triple-double. As other Nuggets stars contributed in the win over the Suns, Jokic had a masterful outing as he reacted to the feat […]

Model and entrepreneur Jordyn Woods went viral for her “f— cancer” post earlier this week. Fans became worried for the model who is currently dating New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns since she did not elaborate on the post. The following day, Woods went back to social media to tell fans that she lost someone […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks were defeated by the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night, losing by a final score of 122-111. After the game, Mavs head coach Jason Kidd was asked about the difficulties of selecting a number one option amid the team’s injury concerns. Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis are among the Mavericks currently […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers traded Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic, while they were getting a franchise superstar, the prevailing thought was they still needed a starting caliber center. They thought they were getting one in Mark Williams, but that trade with the Charlotte Hornets was rescinded due to concerns over Williams’ health. However, the […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault explained why Friday’s 107-89 win against the Portland Trail Blazers was memorable. Thunder center Jaylin Williams recorded his first triple-double. Aaron Wiggins’ impressive 30-point performance led the team in scoring. However, for Daigneault, seeing his shorthanded team fight back in the face of adversity is […]

It’s become commonplace in the NBA for Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic to put up insane stat lines, but he one-upped himself on Friday night. During a dogfight against the Phoenix Suns in Denver, Jokic became the first player in NBA history to post a stat line with 30 points, 20 rebounds and 20 assists […]

The Denver Nuggets are taking on the Phoenix Suns on Friday night in what has become one of the best rivalries in the NBA in recent years. The two teams have consistently had great battles in both the regular season and the playoffs, and another one is going down in Denver. Over the years, many […]

MIAMI – As Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra made an effort to call out a missed foul call on Bam Adebayo in the final play of the 106-104 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, the big-man himself spoke about the play. With the Heat’s captain amid an offensive resurgence, he would talk about the play […]