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The Memphis Grizzlies have a winning recipe going by the NBA standings and how the locker room sounds even after defeats. Ja Morant’s dunks get most of the attention but Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane have been not-so-quietly shaping the culture for years. The duo went deep into their friendship and the team in […]

On Wednesday, the Dallas Mavericks got a rough injury update when it was announced that starting center Dereck Lively II would miss the next two to three months after sustaining a small fracture in his right foot, per Shams Charania and Tim MacMahon of ESPN. Lively had been out of the lineup for the last […]

It is not a matter of IF Jimmy Butler is traded, it’s a matter of WHEN Jimmy Butler is traded, right? This marriage between Butler and the Miami Heat has been heading toward an ugly divorce for quite some time. That is why the Phoenix Suns have been at the front of the line to land the six-time All-Star […]

If Maverick Carter has his way, the NBA may have some legitimate competition for the first time since merging with the ABA nearly 50 years ago. Carter is part of a group of international titans of industry looking to put $5 billion together to challenge the NBA by playing in eight cities around the world. […]

Donning the classic black and red colors of the Chicago Bulls, Michael Jordan had a strict NBA uniform policy to live by when changing the world with his revolutionary basketball sneakers. While players of today can wear virtually whatever they want in the game, Jordan’s classic numbered line was often limited to Black/Red/White/Grey ensembles. As […]

Ja Morant’s nearly jaw-dropping tomahawk dunk over Victor Wembanyama during the Memphis Grizzlies’ 129-115 win against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night ignited widespread debate among fans and analysts. While the play didn’t officially count due to a foul, its sheer athleticism captured the attention of basketball’s biggest names, including Vince Carter. Carter, widely […]

The San Antonio Spurs have played the majority of the 2024-25 season without head coach Gregg Popovich after he suffered a mild stroke in early November. But even though he’s not on the sidelines, Coach Pop has made sure to keep tabs on his squad. Chris Paul revealed that Popovich calls him after games to […]

Scottie Pippen stirred controversy during his recent appearance on the “PBD Podcast,” where he declared himself a superior team player to LeBron James. Pippen, who boasts six NBA championships, argued that his success came without chasing rings, unlike LeBron, who moved teams to secure titles. While Pippen’s comments sparked debate, Stephen A. Smith, known for […]

The Utah Jazz visit the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night. Jalen Williams, who is listed as questionable on the injury report, and is dealing with a strained right hip after missing the Thunder’s 127-101 win against the Brooklyn Nets. Here’s everything we know about his injury and his playing status vs. the Jazz. *Watch […]

The NBA trade deadline is one of the most fun days on the sports calendars, as in recent years, it has been jam-packed with moves from all teams across the league. Last season’s trade deadline even saw the most players moved on deadline day since the NBA started tracking such a thing. Fifteen separate deals […]

The Brooklyn Nets will be without their lead ball-handler on Wednesday against the Phoenix Suns. D’Angelo Russell will be sidelined due to left hamstring tightness/injury management on the second night of a back-to-back. Russell has struggled to stay on the floor since joining the Nets in a Dec. 29 trade from the Los Angeles Lakers. […]

There is no sports league where trade deadline deals are more common than in the NBA. On Feb. 6, when it is the last day to make trades, all hell will break loose, as it does every year. In the modern NBA, every team gets in on the action during the trade deadline. In fact, […]

The Indiana Pacers and San Antonio Spurs meet on Thursday afternoon in Paris, France for the first game of a fun international battle. It’s time to continue our NBA Paris odds series with a Spurs-Pacers prediction and pick. The star of the show will be France’s own Victor Wembanyama. The 7-foot stud is quickly establishing […]

One of the most iconic Air Jordan sneakers ever released will be making another anticipated return in 2025 and per usual, sneakerheads are anxiously awaiting the upcoming drop. The Air Jordan 4 “White Cement” is a constant staple in every Jordan fan’s closet and we’ll see an updated release during the spring of 2025. Check […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt is set to make his return from injury and season debut on Saturday when the team takes on the Golden State Warriors, league sources told ClutchPoints. This report was simultaneously confirmed by Shams Charania of ESPN. Vanderbilt, 25, has not played this season after undergoing surgeries to address issues […]

The Brooklyn Nets will host the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night at Barclays Center. Ben Simmons and Cam Johnson are questionable on the team’s injury report. Simmons is dealing with an illness, while Johnson is tending to a right ankle sprain. Here’s everything we know about both players’ injuries and playing statuses vs. the Suns. […]

Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green opened up about his message to Washington Wizards guard and former teammate Jordan Poole. Green issued a four-word apology to Poole, who Draymond punched during a Warriors practice in 2022. The altercation eventually led to Jordan joining the Wizards. Green addressed his apology on a recent episode of The […]

Dereck Lively II and the Dallas Mavericks received a devastating injury update on Wednesday. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, Lively is expected to miss two-to-three months with a foot injury. “Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II has sustained a small fracture in his foot and is expected to miss 2-to-3 months, sources tell ESPN. […]

The Boston Celtics are set to play the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night. Jrue Holiday, however, is listed on the injury report. So is Holiday playing tonight? The Celtics guard is dealing with a right shoulder impingement. It is worth noting that he played in the Celtics’ dominant 125-85 victory against the Golden State […]

The NBA Trade Deadline is quickly approaching as teams either look to improve or shed salary and part ways with certain players. Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine is one star who has had his name in the rumor mill many times before and as he continues to play well in 2024-25, rival teams are calling […]

Kobe Bryant’s unforgettable display of grit during the “Achilles Game” will forever stand as a hallmark of his career. On April 12, 2013, during a matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors, Bryant tore his Achilles tendon. While most players would have left the court immediately, Kobe’s unyielding determination shone through. […]

The Dallas Mavericks will host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. The Mavs are dealing with a number of injury concerns, however, with Klay Thompson among the players who are listed on the injury report. In total, the Mavericks have eight players listed on Wednesday’s NBA injury report. Here is everything we know about Klay […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are sixth in the Western Conference, and they’ve been looking to improve their team throughout the season with trades. They made one move acquiring Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton, but there seems to be a burning desire from players on the team to make a few more transactions. Those players on […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder has signed rookie Branden Carlson to a second 10-day contract. The undrafted Utah product has been a significant spark off the bench in forward Chet Holmgren and center Isaiah Hartenstein’s absence. Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault praised Carlson for his work ethic as a bridge to extended playing time lately, answering […]

Jimmy Butler has made his intentions clear about leaving the Miami Heat, but with his nearly $50 million pricetag, it is anything but easy to facilitate a trade for Butler. The one team that can do so, though, is the Phoenix Suns, who have seemingly been trying to trade Bradley Beal in exchange for Butler. […]

One fight between Draymond Green and Jordan Poole is all it took for the Golden State Warriors to witness the beginning of the end. Austin Rivers feels like most people on the issue, that it was the beginning of the end. That punch sent a tailspin in the Warriors 2022-23 season. After that year, Poole […]

The Phoenix Suns will visit the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night at Barclays Center. Bradley Beal is questionable on the team’s injury report with a left ankle sprain. Here’s everything we know about Beal’s injury and playing status vs. the Nets. *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (Get Access | Save $30)* Bradley Beal injury […]

The Phoenix Suns made a big move recently trading away their 2031 first-round draft pick to the Utah Jazz for three future future first-round. Most everyone knows that this deal correlates with the Suns trying to acquire Jimmy Butler from the Suns, but the team seems like they’re almost trying to downplay the move, according […]

Nikola Jokic has a lot of talent on the basketball court, and apparently, he has some off the court as well. A few days ago, DeAndre Jordan shared on the Run it Back show that Jokic’s favorite song is surprisingly from 50 Cent. “Peyton Watson is our locker room DJ, so anytime Nikola performs a […]

The New York Knicks are on a two game winning streak after a successful victory against the Atlanta Hawks and a triumph in Mikal Bridges’ first trip back to Brooklyn. They might not be firing on all cylinders, but a win is a win. And New York is only two games behind the Boston Celtics […]

On Wednesday night, the Boston Celtics will make their first trip to the Intuit Dome when they visit the Los Angeles Clippers. The Celtics haven’t been having their best season but still sit second in the Eastern Conference with a 30-13 record. The Clippers are happy with where they stand, owning a 24-18 record and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Washington Wizards 111-88, capturing their third win in four tries as their head coach, JJ Redick, discussed how his offense is trending in the right direction. After LeBron James and the Lakers lost to the LA Clippers, the Lakers bounced back in Tuesday’s win. After the game, Redick addressed […]

When the Phoenix Suns moved their 2031 draft pick for three first-round picks from the Utah Jazz, it was clear they wanted to pursue Jimmy Butler. However, Suns guard Bradley Beal is the piece preventing the organization from making a move. He has a no-trade clause, which has made matters interesting for them. No matter […]

D’Angelo Russell is adjusting to a featured role with the Brooklyn Nets following a trade from the Los Angeles Lakers. After a tumultuous start to the season in Los Angeles under head coach JJ Redick, he’s enjoying the transition. “I’ll never take being able to play free basketball like this for granted again,” Russell said […]

Despite all the noise surrounding Jimmy Butler wanting to be traded from the Miami Heat, there have been some positive developments for the team. One of those things is the play of rookie Kel’el Ware, who has shown over the past few games that he has a unique set of skills that can help the […]

The Golden State Warriors are on the road to take on the Sacramento Kings Wednesday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Warriors-Kings prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Warriors-Kings NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Warriors-Kings Odds Golden […]

While in France for the San Antonio Spurs pair of games against the Indiana Pacers, the franchise’s CEO R.C. Buford shared an update on the status of Gregg Popovich. The Hall of Fame coach suffered a mild stroke in early November and has been away from the organization officially since then. Assistant coach Mitch Johnson […]

The Utah Jazz travel a little bit south to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder Wednesday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Jazz-Thunder prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Jazz-Thunder NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Jazz-Thunder Odds […]

When evaluating a remarkable performance that comes against the Washington Wizards, it is always best to avoid excessive praise. A 6-36 squad does not typically make a meaningful measuring stick. But when a 40-year-old posts a triple-double, regardless of the competition, the feat warrants praise. LeBron James made history in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 111-88 […]