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The NBA is set to announce the reserves for the NBA All-Star Game a week after the starters were revealed. And Chris Paul isn’t letting the opportunity go without touting his San Antonio Spurs superstar teammate Victor Wembanyama. “I hope the coaches will do right and make sure they put Vic into the game.” NBA […]

When DeMar DeRozan signed with the Sacramento Kings, he knew De’Aaron Fox would be on the team. Fast forward to the end of January, and now Fox has been amid trade rumors. Reports have indicated that he wants a trade, but that he’s happy in Sacramento. Either way, it puts a strain on DeRozan. The […]

Trades are some of the most exciting events in the NBA. They often allow players to have a change in scenery. Some of which can change the NBA championship landscape altogether. But while some trades are expected, others would catch everyone off guard. Here are the 10 most unexpected trades involving an NBA superstar. Check […]

The New York Knicks have been on an absolute tear of late, most recently beating the Denver Nuggets 122-112. Their win over Denver marks their fifth-straight victory, and they’ve won those five games by a combined total of 83 points. Even reigning MVP Nikola Jokic complimented the Knicks, calling them championship contenders. And before their […]

Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers are on a roll. They have won their last four games despite Joel Embiid missing each of them and Paul George missing the previous two. Their most recent win was a 117-104 victory over the Sacramento Kings where Maxey immediately changed the way they guarded him. Maxey has a […]

Kawhi Leonard had his best game of the season since returning to the floor, as the Los Angeles Clippers were able to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 128-116. Leonard finished the game with a season-high 27 points, while also playing a season-high 28 minutes. After the game, Leonard was being interviewed the reporter noted his […]

Even after Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put up 52 points, it wasn’t enough as the team lost to the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night, 116-109. Though the Warriors ruined a masterful performance from the Thunder star, head coach Mark Daigneault would give credit where credit is due after the game. When speaking […]

The NBA trade deadline is coming to a close, and Kendrick Perkins isn’t a fan of what the Golden State Warriors are doing to help Stephen Curry. Even though the Warriors are committed to trading a first-round pick, there’s a catch. That catch might take too much time and keep Curry without a true No. […]

Ahead of the game between the Indiana Pacers and Detroit Pistons, the home team used a WWE-themed intro featuring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and “Stone Cold” Steve Austin during the “Attitude Era.” It helped get fans hyped for the game. The video, which was backed by Limp Bizkit’s “My Way,” showed a compilation of the […]

The Denver Nuggets suffered a 122-112 loss to the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night, with Jalen Brunson putting on a great performance, and Nuggets head coach Michael Malone spoke on what he could have had his team do differently, specifically in the third quarter to limit Brunson’s production. “Jalen Brunson […]

Anthony Davis is set to be re-evaluated in a week after suffering an injury in the Los Angeles Lakers game against the Philadelphia. Funny enough, the trade deadline is also in a week, and the Lakers have been exploring options to add depth next to Davis, but they haven’t been as aggressive as fans would […]

Wins have been rare for the Brooklyn Nets amidst their recent struggles. Blowout wins have been a completely foreign concept. However, the rebuilding squad bucked that trend on Wednesday during a wire-to-wire 104-83 victory over the shorthanded Charlotte Hornets. The win snapped a season-worst seven-game losing streak. Brooklyn had dropped 15 of its last 17 […]

After the New York Knicks’ 122-112 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday, Jalen Brunson gave reporters reasons for optimism. “I think we’re understanding each other a lot more,” Brunson said of the group assembled this past offseason. “It’s just, uh, we’re clicking. And we’re going to continue to click.” The Knicks are on a five-game winning […]

After outscoring the Golden State Warriors in the first quarter, guiding his team to a 14-point lead (34-20), Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 21 of his game-high 52 points in the opening frame. It came in a losing effort as the Warriors pulled to within ten (58-48) by halftime before scoring 36 in […]

In falling to the Los Angeles Clippers by 12 points, there is another number that may prove uglier for Mitch Johnson in the San Antonio Spurs loss: 27. That’s by how much the Silver and Black lost the rebounding battle. The lopsided result comes as the Spurs went to a smaller line-up throughout the 128-116 […]

The San Antonio Spurs fell to 20-24 after a 128-116 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday, but perhaps the most notable part of the game was when frustration boiled over for Victor Wembanyama, who was shoved by Clippers center Ivica Zubac on the court, resulting in him charging the Los Angeles center. Wembanyama […]

The Sacramento Kings have announced that they’ll be listening to offers for De’Aaron Fox ahead of the trade deadline since the guard may not sign a contract extension. Earlier in the season, rumors circulated that Fox would leave the Kings, and many thought he had asked for a trade, but it seems that he didn’t […]

As the 2025 NBA trade deadline approaches, discussions about the Sacramento Kings and De’Aaron Fox continue to heat up. Rumors of the star point guard potentially being moved ahead of the Feb. 6 deadline intensify as each hour passes with more teams getting involved each day. With just one week remaining until the deadline, “dozens” […]

The NBA trade deadline is often a high-stakes game of resource management. Take the Phoenix Suns, who recently traded a premium first-round pick for three lesser ones just to create flexibility. Most contenders face similar dilemmas, constrained by limited assets and the collective bargaining agreement. They wrestle with several tough questions at this point in […]

A career-best night for MVP front-runner Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who scored a career-high 52 points on Wednesday night, was spoiled by the Golden State Warriors, who upset the West-leading Thunder 116-109. Andrew Wiggins led the way for the Dubs with 27 points, it was two-time MVP Stephen Curry who scored 17 of his 21 points to […]

The Golden State Warriors picked up a big 116-109 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday, but Shai Gilgeous-Alexander still presented a problem for Golden State, just as he does for the rest of the league. Gilgeous-Alexander scored 52 points in the game, and Warriors coach Steve Kerr after the game said that he […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have spent the 2024-25 NBA season solidifying their status as legitimate championship contenders. With an impressive 38-9 record, they’ve exceeded even the most optimistic preseason projections. Powered by their dynamic young core and an elite defensive presence, the Cavs have established themselves as a dominant force in the Eastern Conference. However, standing […]

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics haven’t been very consistent of late. The reigning champions are 9-6 in January and 2-2 in their last four games. But during this stretch, there has been one constant: Kristaps Porzingis playing some of the best basketball of his career. In fact, his finest game of the 2024-25 season came […]

Dallas Mavericks big man Daniel Gafford had a game to remember in the team’s astonishingly close 137-136 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night. Gafford was perfect on the floor, finishing with 22 points, 12 rebounds, and 4 blocks, going a flawless 9-for-9 from the field. This was just the second time this […]

Even though Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put up 52 points, the Golden State Warriors still overcame a 14-point deficit to defeat the Western Conference-leading Oklahoma City Thunder 116-109 at Chase Center on Wednesday.  Golden State pulled ahead late with game-winning shots and strong defense, ending Oklahoma City’s three-game winning streak at Chase Center. Gilgeous-Alexander dominated early, scoring […]

The Orlando Magic have a much better season than the Portland Trail Blazers. However, injuries to Jalen Suggs and Gary Harris have the Magic waiting for an update before they can examine their chances in this matchup. Orlando isn’t the only team that is banged up, as Jerami Grant and Matisse Thybulle are also on […]

Karl-Anthony Towns forced Nikola Jokic into early foul trouble, while Jalen Brunson led the New York Knicks’ late surge to secure their fifth straight victory. With the three-time NBA MVP sidelined, the Knicks ran away with a 122-112 win over the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden. The performance has gained Jokic’s […]

If there is one to know about Golden State Warriors star forward Draymond Green outside of his basketball exploits, it’s that he loves to talk. He speaks his mind, and oftentimes, he doesn’t hold back. Such was the case again on Wednesday night when the four-time NBA All-Star targeted New York Knicks star big man […]

YouTube sensation MrBeast recently revealed that he connects with the legendary Kobe Bryant’s work ethic and several other qualities. The late NBA icon inspired millions with his legacy and drive before his tragic passing in 2020. Kobe Bryant’s influence on the sports world is undeniable, and even YouTube star MrBeast has been inspired by the […]

The Denver Nuggets are searching for answers at this point in the season, as they are on one of their worst skids of the year. After it seemed like Michael Malone and company were clicking after Aaron Gordon returned from his calf injury, the Nuggets have now lost three games in a row after a […]

On Wednesday night, the San Antonio Spurs fell even further below the .500 mark on the season as they lost to a veteran Los Angeles Clippers team, 128-116. Victor Wembanyama continues to stuff the stat sheet, but against the Clippers, Ivica Zubac had his way against him in the paint, scoring 21 points and hauling […]

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night, 126-106, it was a disappointing showing for the starting frontcourt of Bam Adebayo and rookie Kel’el Ware. Though the Heat duo of Adebayo and Ware brought life to the team recently, Erik Spoelstra gave a blunt message to the unit coming […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves and the Phoenix Suns renewed their rivalry on Wednesday night in a rematch of the first round of last season’s playoffs. The two teams were going back and forth for most of the night in Phoenix before the Timberwolves turned the tide in an unexpected way. With Minnesota trailing 72-70 in the […]

The emotional tides are beginning to take a toll on the Detroit Pistons. The Pistons came up short 133-119 in an intense Central Division collision against the Indiana Pacers. Detroit was forced to play without backup center Isaiah Stewart for most of the contest after getting ejected midway through the second quarter. Stewart was whistled […]

The New York Knicks built leads throughout the night but never fully pulled away from the Denver Nuggets. However, Jalen Brunson capitalized on every open look and delivered key hustle plays, helping the Knicks grind out a 122-112 victory Wednesday at Madison Square Garden. Brunson wrapped up the night with 30 points on 10-of-16 shooting, […]

NEW ORLEANS — The Dallas Mavericks narrowly emerged victorious on Wednesday, earning a 137-136 win against the New Orleans Pelicans. Kyrie Irving and PJ Washington led the way for Dallas, while Zion Williamson and Trey Murphy III helped the Pelicans keep the game competitive. Williamson’s all-around impact certainly caught the Mavs’ attention. I asked Kyrie […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves hit the road to take on the Utah Jazz Thursday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Timberwolves-Jazz prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Timberwolves-Jazz NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Timberwolves-Jazz Odds Minnesota Timberwolves: -7 […]

The rivalry between Indiana Pacers big man Myles Turner and Detroit Pistons’ Isaiah Stewart continued on Wednesday night. It hasn’t been long since the two competitors’ Lego-themed battle, but the nature of the ongoing clash unfolded once again at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Stewart, who previously made a running joke about Turner’s Lego hobby in Indiana’s previous […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are on the road taking on the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had one of the most ridiculous quarters you will ever see. In the first quarter, Gilgeous-Alexander had 21 points on 7-8 shooting, and the Warriors had just 20 points. Yes, Gilgeous-Alexander outscored the entire Warriors […]