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For a player who keeps his personal life pretty private, Nikola Jokic offered a rare glimpse into his thoughts on his future with the Denver Nuggets. During a recent appearance on the Serbian podcast X’s and O’s, Denver’s superstar spoke candidly about his deep love for the city that drafted him. He also dispelled any […]

While Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is undoubtedly a future Hall of Famer, he will also be remembered for his on-court antics, one of which was the infamous chokehold he put longtime nemesis Rudy Gobert in. The incident garnered plenty of attention at the time, and still does. But during a recent appearance on […]

After 13 grueling months rehabilitating a ruptured right Achilles tendon, Dejounte Murray’s return to the New Orleans Pelicans lineup has provided an unmistakable spark. The All-Star has injected new life into a locker room that had been searching for an identity throughout the season. James Borrego and Zion Williamson are two of many within the […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum had to wait almost 300 days to play in an NBA game after rupturing his Achilles in May. So, it’s safe to say he’s enjoying life on the court, especially since the C’s have gone 2-0 since his remarkable return. On Sunday afternoon, Tatum and company earned a 109-98 win […]

For the first time in his entire career, Draymond Green’s future with the Golden State Warriors was in question. Green’s name came up in trade rumors at the deadline involving a potential deal for Giannis Antetokounmpo, and it seemed as if the organization was seriously contemplating moving their longtime cornerstone. Green ended up staying as […]

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat starting a crucial week in an effort to solidify their place in the Eastern Conference, the momentum is at its peak as the team extended its winning streak to five games in the 121-110 victory over the Detroit Pistons. Despite the Heat suffering injuries to Norman Powell and Andrew […]

The Atlanta Hawks raised more than a few eyebrows when the organization announced they were hosting a Magic City-themed promotion night during their March 16 game against the Orlando Magic. The reason why the promotion turned heads was because Magic City is a popular strip club in the Atlanta area. Well, the promotion is no […]

Egor Demin’s rookie campaign is over. The Brooklyn Nets announced the No. 8 pick will miss the remainder of the season due to increased plantar fasciitis in his left foot. Demin missed most of the offseason due to a plantar fascia tear. The BYU product missed Brooklyn’s last four games amid increased left foot soreness. […]

It hasn’t been the cleanest season for Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green. The decline has set in for the 36-year-old future Hall of Famer as the Warriors’ season has see-sawed above and below .500, with injuries to Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler derailing their championship aspirations. You can see it in his diminished effect […]

LeBron James has been in and out of the lineup for the Lakers this season due to a slew of injuries that have plagued him. Throughout that time, Los Angeles is 9-2 when Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves play in his absence. This has been a popular fact amongst NBA fans and media, using it […]

PHOENIX– Inside the chaotic nature of the NBA season lies a Duke basketball familial undertone. The program consistently has players referring to it as a ‘brotherhood,’ and no one feels that quite like Phoenix Suns rookie Khaman Maluach. Duke has a high level of success, consistency, and a legitimate championship expectation every year, and one […]

Ever since the announcement of the Atlanta Hawks dedicating a night to the Magic City institution on March 16, there has been an immense conversation around the sports world on whether that is the right thing to do. With some defending the Hawks doing Magic City night, there was also outrage, leading to the league […]

Update: LeBron James has been upgraded to questionable for the Los Angeles Lakers game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to Marc Stein. LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers have been without LeBron James for the past two games after the 23-year veteran took a hard fall during the team’s loss to the Denver Nuggets […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are hosting the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night. Neither Donovan Mitchell nor Evan Mobley is listed on the injury report for the second half of a back-to-back. The Cavs have a laundry list of names before the tilt, including Jarrett Allen, Max Strus, and more. The Sixers will be without Tyrese Maxey, […]

All season, the NBA’s MVP race has seemed to already be decided between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic. Sure, these are two of the premier stars in our game, but have either of the two recent MVPs exceeded expectations and put their team in an unexpected position to contend for a championship like Victor Wembanyama […]

The Brooklyn Nets (16-47) will have good odds of landing a valuable pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, but before they add to their roster this summer, it would obviously benefit them to get a closer look at the young talent already on their roster. Unfortunately, the evaluation period has concluded for one player this […]

The Denver Nuggets have the best player in the NBA right now in Nikola Jokic. He has incredible talent and has been a triple-double machine in the NBA. He is not the most athletic, but he has shown he is extremely skillful on offense, and that has been a big difference-maker, which is why he […]

After years of becoming an NBA star in Atlanta, Trae Young recently made his Washington Wizards debut while ushering in what fans hope to be a new era of basketball. Coupled with a young, talented lineup that features three top-10 NBA draft picks and the sky could be the limit for the Wizards now led […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is one 20+ point performance away from tying Hall of Fame center Wilt Chamberlain’s record. It’s been over 64 years since Chamberlain scored 20+ points in 126 consecutive games. Gilgeous-Alexander extended his streak to 125 in the Thunder’s 104-97 win against the Golden State Warriors, leading his team with […]

Almost nobody in any professional sport has returned from an Achilles injury and maintained the same level of talent. Kevin Durant is one of the only exceptions, as he looks exactly the same, if not better, than before his injury. What Jayson Tatum has done for the Boston Celtics in his first two games since […]

When Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green finally decides to hang ‘em up, he will no doubt be a Hall of Fame inductee. He never was a superstar in the traditional sense of the word, but he was a star in his role. So much so that young players and kids across the country are […]

For the longest of time, Los Angeles Lakers fans were clamoring to see all three of their Big 3 on the court together. However, of late, a concerning trend has emerged, with multiple metrics suggesting that the Lakers are actually a better team when only Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic start, and LeBron James sits […]

Last Friday, Victor Wembanyama engineered a 25-point comeback that led the San Antonio Spurs to a 116-112 win over the LA Clippers. Wembanyama finished with 27 points and 10 rebounds. Afteward, Wembanyama was visibly emotional in triumph. However, not everyone was particularly moved. Former NBA player Patrick Beverley openly criticized a perceived double standard regarding […]

With the Miami Heat dealing with an upcoming make-or-break week with the home stretch of the season commencing, there is a huge update regarding the situation with Terry Rozier. As it’s been an unprecedented situation with the Heat and Rozier, there have been many people who believed the team should get compensation, with just that […]

The Los Angeles Lakers grabbed a much-needed win against a team with a record over .600 following their 110-97 win against the New York Knicks on Sunday. The Lakers’ win coincided with a breakout game from Austin Reaves, who hadn’t quite been playing up to his standards in recent weeks. After the game, Lakers head […]

For the first time since January, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell’s name was no longer on the injury report, clearing his return to face the Denver Nuggets at the Paycom Center on Monday. Mitchell suffered a strained abdominal and a sprained left ankle. Thunder All-Star Chet Holmgren is listed as questionable after missing Friday’s […]

The Brooklyn Nets produced an emphatic comeback in their 107-105 victory over the Detroit Pistons last time around and will now host the Memphis Grizzlies next. However, both teams are dealing with a plethora of injuries in what resembles a tanking game more than an NBA matchup. A total of 13 players find themselves mentioned […]

On Sunday afternoon, the New York Knicks fell back into the loss column with a tough road loss at the hands of the Los Angeles Lakers. It was a rough day for Jalen Brunson, who shot just 8-19 from the field, scoring 24 points in the loss. On Monday, ESPN sports media personality Stephen A. […]

The Utah Jazz have signed center Mo Bamba to a second 10-day contract after his initial deal expired, the team announced on Sunday in a press release. The agreement will pay Bamba $177,064, while counting $131,970 against Utah’s salary cap, and will keep the veteran big man on the roster until March 17. After the […]

The Milwaukee Bucks fell back into the loss column on Sunday night with a blowout home loss against the Orlando Magic, with Giannis Antetokounmpo out of the lineup as he manages his calf injury. Antetokounmpo recently returned to the court after an extended injury absence, all while rumors continued to swirl about his future in […]

Lately, the Sacramento Kings’ struggle has been real. And the frustration has certainly gotten to Russell Westbrook. However, on Sunday, the Kings defeated the Chicago Bulls 126-110. In the process, Westbrook etched his place in NBA history by becoming the first guard to garner 9,000 rebounds, per NBA Stat. Altogether, Westbrook finished with a triple-double […]

On Sunday, the Chicago Bulls had a rough go at it against the Sacramento Kings. Collin Sexton left the game with a lower leg contusion after having a great game with 28 points. In the end, the Bulls lost to the lowly Kings 126-110. However, there was one bright spot. Josh Giddey finished with a […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (34-29) slid down to eighth place in the Eastern Conference after losing three of their last four games, and they are now forced to battle the Cleveland Cavaliers (39-25) on the road without Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid. Both the Atlanta Hawks and Charlotte Hornets can reasonably catch Philly before season’s end, […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are jockeying for position in a tightly contested NBA tank race. They unveiled a lengthy injury report for Monday’s matchup with the Brooklyn Nets. The Grizzlies will be without Ja Morant, Zach Edey, Santi Aldama, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Brandon Clarke and Taj Gibson. Meanwhile, Cedric Coward, Ty Jerome, Scottie Pippen Jr. and Taylor […]

The Utah Jazz and Golden State Warriors are set to go head-to-head on Monday night. Kristaps Porzingis returned from an illness on Saturday against the Golden State Warriors, a contest that saw OKC emerge victorious with a 104-97 win. Is Porzingis playing tonight vs. the Jazz? The Warriors are proceeding with caution when it comes […]

Michael Porter Jr. is getting the night off during a critical tank matchup following the Brooklyn Nets’ upset win over the Detroit Pistons. Porter was ruled out for Monday’s matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies for rest. The rest night comes after the Nets lost ground in a tightly-contested tank race following Saturday’s 23-point second-half comeback […]

Update: Jamal Murray is available to play for the Denver Nuggets against the Oklahoma City Thunder, according to the team. The Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder will play on Monday night. Jamal Murray is dealing with an injury concern, however. So, is Murray playing tonight? Murray suffered a left ankle sprain during the Nuggets […]

For nearly the entirety of the 2026 NBA Draft cycle thus far, Kansas guard Darryn Peterson has stood tall as the most tantalizing prospect of this year’s class. However, Peterson’s stock hasn’t held steady. There have been questions regarding his health and makeup as his workload at Kansas hasn’t inspired much confidence that he’s ready […]

Cooper Flagg was the odds-on favorite to bag home the Rookie of the Year award before the 2025-26 season even began. A good opportunity awaited him with the Dallas Mavericks, as in the aftermath of the Luka Doncic trade, he has a chance to step in immediately and become the superstar talent the team needs […]