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On Monday, the Chicago Bulls and their fans were surprised to see Coby White return early from a recent calf injury. Ultimately, White played only 25 minutes, scored 5 points, and the Bulls lost 115-101 to the Boston Celtics.  On Wednesday, the Bulls will head to Detroit to take on the Pistons. Additionally, White, along […]

Indeed, the Chicago Bulls are a bit lost without Josh Giddey on the floor. He is currently out with a hamstring injury for at least a two-week period. However, the Bulls aren’t leaving that void hollow any longer. On Tuesday, Chicago decided to re-sign Japanese guard Yuki Kawamura to a two-way contract. Before the season […]

The NBA trade deadline creates urgency for teams in several unique ways, and this season presents a stark contrast between two All-Stars reportedly on the block. Zion Williamson’s piecemeal New Orleans Pelicans and Trae Young’s agitated Atlanta Hawks are dealing with two drastically different trade market equations. While Young’s name has dominated trade speculation with […]

The Detroit Pistons have been in a stellar vein of form ever since the season started, perched at the top of the Eastern Conference with a 27-9 record. And the biggest reason for their current position is none other than Cade Cunningham. So much so that Reggie Miller believes Cunningham is a shoo-in for the […]

The New York Knicks have been on the struggle bus of late, currently losers of four straight games after Monday night’s shellacking at the hands of the Detroit Pistons. With that loss, combined with a win by the surprising Boston Celtics, the Knicks were leapfrogged for second place in the Eastern Conference, when a couple […]

New coach, new front office, same old story for Zion Williamson’s New Orleans Pelicans heading into the NBA Trade Deadline. They are long on theoretical talent, short on wins, and recalibrating how to value fan-favorites Herb Jones and Jose Alvarado. Trey Murphy III sits at the top of the internal hierarchy now, with Joe Dumars […]

The Portland Trail Blazers revamped their backcourt in the offseason. They reunited with Damian Lillard, who is one of the best players in franchise history. They also traded for Jrue Holiday, who is one of the best defensive guards in NBA history. However, point guard has been a glaring weakness this year. Luckily, one of […]

Pressure is mounting for the Golden State Warriors. There is not just pressure to try and possibly make trades to increase the franchise’s ability to contend for another championship at the end of Stephen Curry’s illustrious career, but a lot of pressure also surrounds Jonathan Kuminga’s staredown with Steve Kerr and the front office. It […]

Kevin Durant’s final 3-pointer against the Phoenix Suns came at the perfect time for the Houston Rockets. Not only did it seal a 100-97 victory over Durant’s former team, but it also delivered a message – several, in fact. Durant made one of them clear after the game. “I don’t mean to sound too dramatic, […]

Rich Paul sparked renewed debate around the Los Angeles Lakers and their championship outlook after publicly stating he does not view the team as a title contender, raising questions about whether the comments reflect broader sentiment tied to LeBron James. During a recent episode of Game Over with Max Kellerman and Rich Paul, Paul reiterated […]

On Monday, January 5, news broke that Trae Young’s time with the Atlanta Hawks may be coming to a close. Young is one of the best players in the NBA, at least on the offensive end, and he has had some big moments with the team that drafted him. However, the Hawks have underperformed in […]

It’s been a tough season so far for the Sacramento Kings in 2025-26, currently sitting at 8-28 ahead of Tuesday night’s matchup against the Dallas Mavericks. Domantas Sabonis has been sidelined for quite some time with a leg injury, and Sacramento’s bizarre roster construction, which was widely criticized before the year began, has turned out […]

Brooklyn Nets center Day’Ron Sharpe made a strong case for an expanded role during his first extended opportunity of the season. With Nic Claxton sidelined for the last two games due to personal reasons, Sharpe showcased his potential in a starting role. The fifth-year center averaged 15.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2.5 steals and […]

The Memphis Grizzlies find themselves in a precarious position as the 2026 NBA Trade Deadline looms. Tuomas Iisalo’s injury-riddled roster is clinging to the 10th spot in the Western Conference, barely holding onto the final Play-In Tournament berth with a 15-20 record. One bench-bolstering move, plus a bit of health luck around Ja Morant and […]

The Dallas Mavericks have been a disappointment so far this year, currently sitting at 13-23 ahead of Tuesday night’s game against the Sacramento Kings on the road. The main silver lining for the Mavericks has been the play of rookie number one overall draft pick Cooper Flagg, who seems to be in the driver’s seat […]

As Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs continues his recovery from a right knee MCL contusion, the NBA has moved to formally prohibit a fashion choice that had recently become part of his pregame routine. The league has informed teams that players are no longer permitted to wear headbands around their necks — often styled like […]

Cleveland Cavaliers swingman Max Strus’ left foot needs additional time to heal after the team’s latest evaluation and imaging. On Tuesday afternoon, the team provided an official update on Strus’ status, which revealed that he will not be returning as soon as initially anticipated. “The evaluation and imaging revealed positive progress, but additional time is required […]

Veteran point guard Trae Young’s days with the Atlanta Hawks are numbered, and the Washington Wizards can leverage that situation to aid their rebuild. However, they should only trade for the four-time All-Star if they don’t give up anything important in return. NBA insider Marc Stein reported on Monday that the Wizards “have emerged as […]

Trade speculation surrounding Atlanta Hawks star guard Trae Young continued to intensify Monday after it was revealed that the two sides are working toward a potential deal. As discussions gained traction, former NBA guard Lou Williams identified the Orlando Magic as his preferred destination for the All-Star guard. Williams shared his perspective on the latest […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers will face the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night in the first of two road games in a three-day span. Donovan Mitchell is listed as out on the injury report for rest, meaning he will miss just his third game for the wine and gold this season. There are two questionable starting players […]

BOSTON — On Saturday night, Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown put on a 50-point performance that fans are sure to remember, as he delivered an offensive masterclass that helped the C’s crush the Los Angeles Clippers, 146-115. On Monday night, the Celtics scrapped and clawed with a middling, injured Chicago Bulls squad en route to […]

LeBron James offered emphatic praise for two of the league’s rising stars during a recent episode of Mind the Game, detailing the work habits and on-court growth of Tyrese Maxey and Jalen Johnson after training alongside both players in recent summers. Speaking with co-host Steve Nash, James highlighted Maxey’s consistency and dedication, pointing to early-morning […]

On Monday night, the Philadelphia 76ers suffered their most embarrassing loss of the season with a 125-124 overtime defeat at the hands of the Denver Nuggets, who were playing without all five starters, including the recently-injured Nikola Jokic, in this game. The 76ers got strong games out of both Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey in […]

The Detroit Pistons’ emergence as a contender atop the Eastern Conference standings has intensified speculation about whether the franchise could pursue a major trade, and one prominent league analyst believes Detroit is well-positioned to make a bold move. Following the Pistons’ 121-90 win over the New York Knicks on Monday night, which pushed them to […]

The New York Knicks’ recent slide deepened Monday night with a 121-90 loss to the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons, extending the team’s losing streak to four games and intensifying concerns about its direction midway through the season. Detroit dominated from the opening tip despite being without starters Jalen Duren and Tobias Harris. The Pistons controlled […]

The New York Knicks have been slipping a bit as of late, recently dropping out of second place in the Eastern Conference with a blowout road loss at the hands of the Detroit Pistons. That loss was preceded by home defeats to the Atlanta Hawks and Philadelphia 76ers, and has some fans wondering if the […]

Karl-Anthony Towns believes his struggles this season stem largely from adjusting to the New York Knicks’ offensive system. He said the transition has been tougher than expected and has affected his rhythm on the court. More than two months into the season, Towns admitted that learning head coach Mike Brown’s approach has taken time. His […]

On Monday, the defending champion OKC Thunder were shocked when the Charlotte Hornets won 124-97. In the process, the Hornets officially ended the Thunder’s 45-game winning streak over teams with losing records, per ClutchPoints. Afterwards, Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault gave props to the Hornets, per Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman/Yahoo Sports. “Credit to them,” […]

On Monday night, the Boston Celtics improved to 23-12 with a comfortable home win over the Chicago Bulls, 115-101. The big hero of this game was Anfernee Simons, who poured in 27 points, more than making up for a rare off night from Jaylen Brown on the heels of his 50-point performance against the Los […]

The New York Knicks are living the stat no team wants, right after they celebrated the NBA Cup win over the San Antonio Spurs. However, the glow faded fast as the Knicks’ momentum stalled. Jalen Brunson remains the steady face through it all, and Mike Brown, in his first season as Knicks head coach, has […]

Isiah Thomas offered high praise for Stephen Curry during Monday night’s NBC broadcast following the Golden State Warriors 103-102 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, describing the longtime star as a complete professional who consistently delivers for fans. Thomas, a Hall of Fame guard and former NBA champion, emphasized Curry’s impact beyond the box score, […]

On Tuesday evening, the San Antonio Spurs will hit the road to take on the Memphis Grizzlies. Ja Morant and Victor Wembanyama are both on the injury report and listed as questionable for this contest, Morant with a right calf contusion and Wembanyama with a left knee bone bruise. Here’s everything we know about Morant […]

The Golden State Warriors have won lots of games with Stephen Curry on the roster. While Curry is not walking away from basketball, he was recently asked by a reporter about what it meant to him to change the game forever. Curry delivered a powerful response. “I recognize that, but I haven’t really let that […]

On Monday, the Chicago Bulls were thrown for a loop when Coby White was cleared to play against the Boston Celtics. This comes after a recent calf injury that was supposed to sideline him for at least a week. However, he played a limited 25 minutes against the Celtics as the Bulls lost 115-101. White […]

The NBA rumor mill is spinning fast again, with Anthony Davis and the Dallas Mavericks locked in the middle of fresh trade talk. The noise feels familiar but the stakes do not. Trade buzz is rising ahead of the deadline, and the league is watching how the Mavericks handle one of the biggest names in […]

From music to wrestling to the NFL and now the NBA, rapper Snoop Dogg has done it all. Recently present at the Los Angeles Clippers vs. Golden State Warriors matchup on Peacock, Dogg appeared as an NBA game analyst for NBC Sports. The 54-year-old called the game from courtside alongside Reggie Miller and Terry Gannon, […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder rolled into that December matchup looking unstoppable. They faced the Minnesota Timberwolves with momentum, swagger, and the best record in basketball. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had full control of games, and the Thunder’s season felt steady and inevitable. Then Timberwolves coach Chris Finch lost his temper, got ejected, and the energy shifted inside […]

The Denver Nuggets exhaled as Nikola Jokic avoided the worst-case scenario, and his injury return timeline now centers on optimism. The latest update points to steady progress. The target is, at worst, the All-Star break. That outlook changed the mood fast. It is still a setback. It is also a reminder of how much he […]

When idols become your rivals. That could be a good sentiment for Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker and Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant. The two were teammates for two and a half seasons before Phoenix sent Durant away in a massive trade that landed them Dillon Brooks, Jalen Green, and the No. 10 pick. (Khaman […]