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CHICAGO – The Chicago Bulls are currently in the midst of a three-game losing streak. Their most recent defeat came at the hands of the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night at home. One thing that Chicago has been able to do well all year long is score points, but on Wednesday, that wasn’t the case. […]

DALLAS — Injuries have unfortunately been far too common for the Dallas Mavericks in the 2024-25 season. The good news on Friday is that Kyrie Irving returned from injury, but bad news did not wait long to follow. Mavs guard Jaden Hardy collided with Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe during the second quarter of […]

The Chicago Bulls are taking on the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night in a matchup that is much more than a clash between two teams near the bottom of the Eastern Conference. Lonzo Ball is on the floor for the Bulls in this one and LaMelo Ball is out there for the Hornets, marking the […]

After beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 136-116 on the first night of a back-to-back, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is ruled out for Friday’s matchup against the Dallas Mavericks due to a wrist injury. During Thursday’s win, he took a nasty fall, forcing him to wear a wrap on his right wrist during his postgame […]

Jaren Jackson Jr. and the Memphis Grizzlies have returned to form as one of the better teams in the Western Conference. And the defensive star has one reason to explain why the team has a ceiling of competing for an NBA championship. Jackson Jr. spoke live on ESPN’s NBA Today show with reporter Malika Andrews, […]

During the course of the NBA’s existence, fans have witnessed many spats between star players and teams. They have become numb to them in some ways. Everyone waits out the endless speculation period before pushing through the inevitable break-up. But when there is Jimmy Butler-related drama, no one knows quite what to expect. The six-time […]

When the Chicago Bulls used the fourth overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft on power forward Patrick Williams, they were expecting him to be a future star. Now, here we are five years later, and things still haven’t panned out for Williams. He is in his fifth season with the Bulls, and he is […]

The Golden State Warriors recently created an award to honor their late assistant coach, Dejan “Deki” Milojevic, and have named it the Dejan Milojevic Brate Award. They made the announcement on January 17, 2025, one year since Deki tragically passed away due to a heart attack. “The Golden State Warriors announced the establishment of the […]

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat take on the Denver Nuggets on Friday night, it will mark the return of star Jimmy Butler coming off of his seven-game suspension. As Butler was reportedly to start in his first game back, head coach Erik Spoelstra spoke about the return of the 35-year-old star and made sure […]

The Phoenix Suns were desperate to make a move to improve their team, which has been very underwhelming to this point in the season. Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal have struggled with injuries and the Suns have struggled with inconsistency overall, causing them to fall near the bottom of the playoff picture about halfway through […]

The Orlando Magic (23-19) will close out their two-game road trip with a high-stakes matchup against the Boston Celtics (28-12) on Friday night at TD Garden. The nationally televised game on ESPN brings together two of the Eastern Conference’s top teams, with the Magic currently holding the fifth seed and the Celtics sitting in second […]

On Thanksgiving eve, the Brooklyn Nets defeated the Phoenix Suns on the road, 127-117, to win their third game in a row. Since that scrappy display in the Footprint Center, the team is 5-17 and has lost three or more straight games four different times. The feisty start to the season feels like a lifetime […]

As the Miami Heat completed a six-game road trip on the West Coast, it was all played without star Jimmy Butler serving a seven-game suspension. Now that Butler is off the injury report for a “team suspension,” there are still questions if he will truly play Friday night as the Heat host the Denver Nuggets. […]

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine apparently has an interest in moving from the hardwood to the diamond at some point in the future. LaVine was asked what sport he would play professionally if he did not play basketball when entering the arena before the Bulls’ 110-94 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night. LaVine […]

The Los Angeles Lakers (21-17) are set to conclude their shortened homestand with a game against the Brooklyn Nets (14-27) on Friday night. Ahead of the matchup, former Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell reflected on his time with the team and expressed excitement about playing against his former squad. “It’s exciting. I’m excited to be on […]

Washington Wizards rookie Bub Carrington had two full-circle moments in the past few days. Not only did the 19-year-old get his high-school jersey retired by Baltimore’s St. Frances Academy, but fellow DMV (D.C., Maryland, Virginia area) native Kevin Durant shouted him out after the Wizards’ 130-123 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night, via […]

The New York Knicks are currently sitting third in the Eastern Conference, and they are being led by the strong play of Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns. It’s also hard to forget to mention the play of Josh Hart, Mikal Bridges, and OG Anunoby. Head coach Tom Thibodeau has all five players playing heavy minutes, […]

Rebounding. The main issue that Phoenix Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer and the rest of the team have echoed. However, when the Suns swapped Josh Okogie for Nick Richards, some of those problems might go away. The 7’0 big man has averaged 8.9 points and 7.5 rebounds this season in 21 games. Also, he’s started […]

After being teammates for most of their lives, Lonzo and LaMelo Ball have not had many chances to face each other head-to-head. Both players’ injuries have further limited those opportunities, making Friday night’s Chicago Bulls vs. Charlotte Hornets matchup a rare occasion. Both players called the opportunity to face each other “a blessing” ahead of […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 136-116 win against the Cleveland Cavaliers, All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander got plenty off his chest, including Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson going off on Lu Dort. After the win, Gilgeous-Alexander discussed the Thunder’s emphatic 30-2 run that changed the game’s complexion. Oklahoma City’s faithful rejoiced as the lead […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are not having the season that they expected, and it could be due to multiple reasons. Anthony Edwards has not been shy of calling his teammates out for how they’ve been playing this season, and teams around the league have been keeping their eye on what his future could look like for […]

In the month of New Year’s resolutions, the New Orleans Pelicans have taken a step forward throughout January. They handed the worst record in the NBA off to the Washington Wizards, got Zion Williamson back into the lineup and have been competitive in almost every game they have played. The Pelicans have gone 5-4 throughout […]

New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III recently shared details of a humorous text exchange with Dallas Mavericks forward Naji Marshall following their team’s controversial 119-116 victory. The game drew significant attention due to an uncalled goaltending violation in the final seconds, which sealed the win for the Pelicans. Speaking on the podcast The Young […]

Zion Williamson has had a roller coaster of a career, and it’s mostly been because of injuries. The New Orleans Pelicans star has been sidelined for most of this season with a hamstring injury, but he recently returned to the court. People are now wondering if Williamson still has the same star power that he […]

Washington Wizards big man Jonas Valanciunas continues to be a hot name on the rumor mill as the Feb. 6 trade deadline approaches. The Denver Nuggets are one of several Western Conference squads who are interested in the Lithuanian international, via ClutchPoints’ NBA insider Brett Siegel. “Along with having interest in [Toronto Raptors forward Chris] […]

The Golden State Warriors are intensifying their pursuit of frontcourt help ahead of the February 6 trade deadline, prioritizing players like Nikola Vucevic of the Chicago Bulls and Myles Turner of the Indiana Pacers. According to NBA insider Brett Siegel, the Warriors have expanded their list of trade targets in an effort to solidify their […]

Pusha T’s track “Popular Demand (Popeyes)” has resurfaced, reigniting speculation about a possible connection between LeBron James and social media influencer YesJulz. In the song’s first verse, Pusha T references a woman resembling Madonna and alludes to her involvement with “Bron-Bron.” While no names are explicitly mentioned, fans quickly drew connections, linking the lyrics to […]

Being publicly called out is one of the worst situations for any professional. Everyone looks at you for the wrong reasons, and the ridicule is ramped up to a different level. These scoldings take different forms, but the message was clear after the New Orleans Pelicans addressed some issues with Zion Williamson. The standard was […]

NBA legend Carmelo Anthony did not hold back in expressing his disappointment with New Orleans Pelicans star forward Zion Williamson. His criticism arose after Williamson poorly handled things while the team struggled with a dismal 9-32 record. After missing almost 27 games due to injuries, Williamson finally returned. However, his return was overshadowed by a […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have been a solid team throughout the season, even without Kawhi Leonard. Now, it seems like they want to make upgrades to their roster, most notably in the frontcourt. With a few tradeable assets on their team, there’s a chance that they can actually make a move, according to Brett Siegel […]

During the last several years, the Charlotte Hornets have lurched their way through poor management decisions, poor play and poor health. The 2024-25 NBA season was supposed to mark a noticeable shift for the franchise. A playoff berth was never a plausible goal, but first-year head coach Charles Lee imbued the Spectrum Center with something […]

With Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler making his possible return Friday when the team hosts the Denver Nuggets, the drama has only amplified every day for the past several weeks. Besides contract disputes, one of Butler’s grievances has been his role with the offense which has received interesting details by ESPN that mention Phoenix Suns […]

The Dallas Mavericks were in the middle of an up and down 2023-24 season before acquiring PJ Washington and Daniel Gafford before last season’s trade deadline. Dallas ended up finishing the season strong and they ultimately made an NBA Finals run. With the Mavs having yet to play up to their expectations this season, although […]

The New York Knicks host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. Star center Karl Anthony-Towns (thumb) is listed as questionable on the injury report. The four-time All-Star missed the Knicks’ 125-119 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday, leaving Jalen Brunson (38 points) the brunt of the scoring load. Here’s everything we know about Towns’ […]

As Brooklyn Nets star Cam Johnson has been mentioned in trade rumors, the one team he could be linked to is the No. 1 team in the Eastern Conference the Cleveland Cavaliers. While the Golden State Warriors were originally connected to Johnson, the latest report from ClutchPoints’ NBA insider Brett Siegel suggests that the Cavs […]

The Toronto Raptors have been one of the worst teams in the NBA, while the Milwaukee Bucks have been playing great basketball recently coming into today’s game. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Raptors-Bucks prediction and pick. The Raptors have struggled this season and enter the game with a 10-31 record. […]

The Memphis Grizzlies will be facing the San Antonio Spurs, and one of their key players’ availability is up in the air. Ja Morant is listed on the injury report with right foot soreness, as he’s been dealing with stuff on and off this season. When Morant is on the floor, the Grizzlies are one […]

The Nuggets have been red-hot recently entering this matchup, while the Heat have had issues with consistency all season. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Nuggets-Heat prediction and pick. The Nuggets have been red-hot recently, entering this game against the Heat with a 24-16 record and having won five of their […]

With Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler possibly making a return Friday night when the team hosts the Denver Nuggets, a recent report from ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne indicates that the drama will amplify like never before. As Butler is off the injury report for Friday’s game, he comes off a seven-game suspension due to “conduct detrimental […]