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The amped-up Memphis Grizzlies are pushing back against ESPN’s hot take machine, Fueled by ‘personalities’ like Kendrick Perkins, the broadcasting giant has grown comfortable airing bold claims with little journalistic backing. Taylor Jenkins disagreed with Perkins suggesting Ja Morant must be the best player on the court for the Grizzlies to win an NBA Playoffs […]

LOS ANGELES – While the Luka Doncic blockbuster trade has certainly dominated recent headlines for the Los Angeles Lakers, almost lost in the shuffle has been how stifling the Lakers’ defense has been. And at the forefront of the Lakers’ defense is none other than LeBron James, the oldest player in the NBA. In fact, […]

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat starting the home-heavy part of the schedule Wednesday night as the team takes on the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night, they’re looking to turn the season around after a rough stretch. The Heat’s captain Bam Adebayo along with head coach Erik Spoelstra on the other hand would share their […]

After All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander revealed the biggest lesson learned from the 25-point collapse against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams revealed his biggest regret. While Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault commended the Timberwolves for their epic comeback, his All-Star duo reflected on what they could have done differently. Williams wouldn’t change a […]

ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reported that the Phoenix Suns will trade Kevin Durant this summer. During Wednesday’s broadcast of NBA Today, Windhorst made a bold claim about the star forward’s future in Phoenix. “They’re gonna trade [KD] him, and he knows that,” Windhorst said. He elaborated further, emphasizing Durant’s professionalism despite ongoing speculation. “There’s been a […]

Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James is playing the best basketball of the season, which hasn’t gone unnoticed by The Ringer’s Bill Simmons. After James surpassed Ray Allen on the 3-point list, he took a leap in Simmons’ player rankings for an impressive run throughout February. LeBron finished with 27 points, 12 rebounds, three assists, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the hottest teams in the league over 19 games, as they’re 15-4 in that span. Even before acquiring Luka Doncic in the trade from the Dallas Mavericks, it looked like they were turning the corner on the season, and things can get even better now. With Doncic in […]

NBA statues are a great way to honor any legend. It simply signifies their greatness, allowing the present and future generations to be impacted by their legacy. For this piece, let’s rank the 10 best NBA player statues. Check out the gallery. 1. Michael Jordan Regarded as the GOAT of basketball by many, it only […]

A little more than a week after living up to the Rising Star label he earned leading up to and during NBA All-Star Weekend, Stephon Castle is having trouble getting on the court for his own team. San Antonio Spurs acting head coach Mitch Johnson played the standout rookie only 12 minutes in a competitive […]

The Hornets have struggled this season and are spiraling since the All-Star break. The Mavericks are still figuring out their lineup since they traded away Kyrie Irving. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Hornets-Mavericks prediction and pick. The Hornets are one of the worst teams in the NBA. They have a […]

The Milwaukee Bucks host the Denver Nuggets for a battle between two MVP candidates. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Nuggets-Bucks prediction and pick. Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets continue to play elite basketball. At 38-20, they are tied for 2nd in the Western Conference and are most recently coming […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green surprised Phoenix Suns All-Star Kevin Durant with a story from the Olympics he hadn’t heard before. In a recent interview, the two former Warriors teammates discussed various topics, including Durant’s honest take on his future with the Suns and a secret Green has never revealed. On the day Durant […]

On Tuesday night, Luka Doncic faced off against the Dallas Mavericks for the first time since being traded to the Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis. Following the game, LeBron James offered words of wisdom after Doncic’s debut matchup against his former team. The matchup carried plenty of intrigue, with both teams adjusting to their new […]

The new-look Warriors have won four straight, while the Magic have had issues with consistency this season. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Warriors-Magic prediction and pick. The Warriors have looked much better since trading for Jimmy Butler, and have won four straight and currently have a 31-27 record. Steph Curry […]

As the Philadelphia 76ers season begins to circle the drain, Paul George is putting down the podcast microphone for a little while. The Sixers’ recent eight-game skid is making the veteran star take action with his show, Podcast P. George’s podcast from Wave Sports & Entertainment is being put on pause, probably until after the […]

If you are an NBA fan and were to hop on Twitter (X) after an Oklahoma City Thunder game, every other tweet you see will probably talk about Shai Gilgeous-Alexander being a “free throw merchant.” It is a new term used to describe players who look more to create fouls and get to the free […]

Role players are rarely the stars of any NBA game. However, they are important in helping any team capture its championship pursuits. Moreover, every once in a while, they also dare to take center stage whenever they’re called upon. Here are the 10 best role players on a championship team, ranked. Check out the gallery. […]

The Phoenix Suns have not exactly been rolling as of late, currently sitting in 11th place in the Western Conference after Tuesday evening’s overtime loss vs the Memphis Grizzlies. Kevin Durant has continued to produce at an elite level, but overall, Phoenix’s poor roster construction has cost them mightily so far this year. Durant has […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves plan to sign free agent guard Bones Hyland to a two-way contract, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The move reunites Hyland with Timberwolves president Tim Connelly, who originally drafted him during his tenure with the Denver Nuggets. Hyland, a two-time Rising Star selection, will now look to carve out a role in […]

LOS ANGELES — The Dallas Mavericks were defeated 107-99 by the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. Before the game, however, Mavs star Kyrie Irving took some time to visit the Kobe and Gianna Bryant statue that is outside of the Crypto.com Arena. Following Tuesday’s contest, Irving shared his thoughts on seeing the statue. “It […]

The Dallas Mavericks fell to the Los Angeles Lakers 107-99 on Tuesday night in a highly anticipated matchup against Luka Doncic. Following the game, Mavericks shooting guard Klay Thompson took a moment to reconnect with Dr. Richard Ferkel, the orthopedic surgeon who repaired his Achilles in November 2020, and presented him with a meaningful gift […]

The New York Knicks are very clearly undermanned against the elite teams in the NBA. Granted, Mitchell Robinson will return in short order. But the Knicks’ depth will still inevitably be a problem for the remainder of this season—and that’s fine because New York took care of their starting lineup last offseason. So, the unfortunate […]

On Tuesday evening, the Dallas Mavericks fell to the Los Angeles Lakers in a tightly contested game at the Crypto.com Arena in what marked Luka Doncic’s first game against his former team. The Mavericks overall did a solid job defending Doncic, but ultimately, the team wasn’t able to give Kyrie Irving enough help on offense […]

On Tuesday evening, a surreal scene took place at the Crypto.com Arena when the Los Angeles Lakers hosted the Dallas Mavericks–with Luka Doncic wearing the purple and gold. While Doncic didn’t put together the virtuoso performance that many were anticipating against the team that shockingly traded him earlier this month, he did secure his first […]

The Kevin Durant story will come to a close on his terms. The Phoenix Suns star has been in a bit of a rut this season. Despite likely making an All-NBA team barring any injuries, it’s been quite the season. Players were benched, and Phoenix sits four games below .500. However, the Suns included Durant […]

On Tuesday evening, Luka Doncic played his first game against the Dallas Mavericks as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers in what ultimately ended up being a narrow victory for Los Angeles. It wasn’t Doncic’s most efficient shooting night from the field, but the perennial MVP candidate did end up securing a triple-double en […]

As the Miami Heat faces the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night, there is a question regarding the status of star Bam Adebayo as he’s questionable with a right calf contusion. With the Heat starting their home-heavy section of the schedule, the team will need Adebayo to be available as he speaks about his status. When […]

After a 128-92 win against the Charlotte Hornets, Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler addressed teammate Jonathan Kuminga’s return. After Draymond Green doubled down on the Warriors winning their next title since Butler’s arrival, Jimmy discussed what Kuminga’s return from his right ankle injury would mean for Golden State. When a reporter asked about the […]

The Indiana Pacers will host the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Tyrese Haliburton is questionable on the team’s status report due to left groin soreness. Here’s everything we know about Haliburton’s injury and playing status vs. the Raptors. *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (Get Access | Save $30)* Tyrese Haliburton injury status […]

When Kevin Durant joined the Golden State Warriors, he may have formed one of the most dangerous teams in basketball since the Chicago Bulls in the 1990s. Draymond Green was key in bringing Durant to the Warriors and looking back on that time, he thinks that it was the best time for NBA basketball. “You […]

For Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker, he always had Diana Taurasi in his corner. Ever since he was drafted by the franchise in 2015, there was never a moment that the Phoenix Mercury wouldn’t help. After, Taurasi has left a lasting legacy on basketball as a whole following her retirement. With a relentless work ethic […]

The Golden State Warriors delivered a dominant performance against the Charlotte Hornets in a 128-92 blowout Tuesday night, securing their sixth win in the last seven games. The victory pushed Golden State to 31-27 on the season and lifted the team to the eighth seed in the Western Conference as it continues to gain momentum […]

To say Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison has been maligned since trading superstar Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers earlier this month would be a massive understatement. And when the Lakers and Mavericks met for the first time, Laker Nation did not let Harrison forget about it. Harrison was in attendance for Tuesday […]

It was no surprise to see Mark Cuban at Crypto.com Arena for Luka Doncic’s first Los Angeles Lakers game against the Dallas Mavericks since the shocking trade in early February. Unsurprisingly, Cuban and Doncic engaged in a bit of “playful trash talk” during the Lakers’ 107-99 victory, a game in which the former Mavericks star […]

The Los Angeles Lakers continued their strong push in the Western Conference with a 107-99 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena. The win extended their streak to three games and improved their overall record to 35-21, positioning them just two games behind the second-seeded Memphis Grizzlies (38-20). With momentum on […]

Victor Wembanyama recently turned some heads with a 50-point masterpiece against the Washington Wizards. In the process, he became the fourth-youngest player in league history to accomplish the feat and the youngest center. Any basketball fan will agree that scoring 50 points in an official NBA game is no easy feat. However, it’s a great […]

The Milwaukee Bucks fell 100-97 at the hands of the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night, and Damian Lillard was not pleased with what he feels was the reason why. Lillard believes a late foul called on him should have been a shooting foul, which would have given him three free throws instead of two. The […]

As Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic faced his former team the Dallas Mavericks, winning 107-99, it was no doubt an emotional moment for the 25-year-old. While people have created the narrative of a feud between Doncic and Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst has an interesting story that happened pregame about the […]

NEW YORK — As Quentin Grimes continues to establish himself with the Philadelphia 76ers, he’s calling on his experience with the New York Knicks. Bringing intense defense to every game and playing lots of minutes were pillars of his first experience in the NBA. While coaches and game plans may change, Grimes still follows through […]