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The Boston Celtics, one of the most dominant teams in the NBA, could make history with a potential sale that could hit $6 billion. That’s a major jump from the $360 million the Grousbeck family paid back in 2002. After announcing last year that they’d be selling the team, the family is moving forward with […]

These two teams are playing very well entering this matchup. The Hawks have more to trust, but this is an interesting matchup between two hotter teams in the NBA. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Raptors-Hawks prediction and pick. The Raptors have struggled this season but have won three of their […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks will host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. Before the game, Mavs head coach Jason Kidd provided a Luka Doncic injury update. Jason Kidd provides a Luka Doncic injury update. “He is trending in the right direction.”#MFFL pic.twitter.com/tlr7KIaJX5 — Joey Mistretta (@JoeyMistretta_) January 22, 2025 “He’s trending in the right […]

The Trail Blazers are having a rough year but are on a winning streak entering this matchup. The Magic enter this matchup on a four-game losing streak. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Trail Blazers-Magic prediction and pick. The Trail Blazers have won two straight games but are having a rough […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have struggled a little bit this season, just one year after making a run to the Western Conference Finals. The pressure to back up those expectations combined with a little bit of roster turnover has forced the Timberwolves to battle through a lot of adversity this season, and now they are stuck […]

While the 2024-25 campaign has been anything but smooth for the New Orleans Pelicans, one positive for the team has been the return of star forward Zion Williamson. Since being drafted No. 1 overall by the Pelicans in 2019, Williamson has dealt with no shortage of injuries. Mike Krzyzewski, better known as “Coach K,” who […]

Rajon Rondo, an NBA legend, and one of the last pure point guards of the league. He played a key role in leading the Boston Celtics to their 2008 NBA championship and made a significant impact during his brief time with the Los Angeles Lakers, driving their 2020 bubble championship success. Rondo appeared on FanDuel […]

Shawn Stockman of Boyz II Men has excelled as a singer and songwriter, earning four Grammy Awards and cementing his legacy in R&B. But when it comes to basketball, the Philadelphia native admits he learned a hard lesson during a charity game alongside Kobe Bryant. During an episode of Byron Scott’s Fast Break, Stockman shared […]

The 2025 NBA All-Star Game is approaching! A total of 24 of the league’s best will pack their bags and head to San Francisco for this year’s All-Star festivities hosted by the Golden State Warriors, an event that has seen some changes compared to previous years. Unlike the traditional East versus West format, this year’s […]

The Sacramento Kings, previously considered a strong suitor for Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson, have not engaged in active trade discussions for weeks, according to Marc Stein’s latest report on The Stein Line. League sources indicate that while the Kings have been linked to Johnson in trade rumors, they currently do not see a clear […]

The San Antonio Spurs are in Paris for two games on January 23 and 25 against the Indiana Pacers. Franchise legend Tony Parker is in attendance in his home country and gave a promising update on head coach Gregg Popovich, who is still recovering from a stroke he suffered in November. Via RMC Sport: “Yeah, […]

Aging like fine wine is a common phrase and one that applies to Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant. Once again, he’s averaging 26 points or higher for the eighth consecutive season. Even as he ages, his game continues to improve. Whether his footwork, physicality, or feathery touch, Durant picks his spots better than anyone. He […]

The Miami Heat have suspended Jimmy Butler for two games, according to ESPN insider Shams Charania. According to the insider on X, “Butler missed a team flight Wednesday and had plans to join the Heat tonight. Now Miami is keeping him home from its two-game road trip.” However, there’s more to unpack with this. On […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are in the middle of an uncharacteristically poor year as they are currently 15-27 and in 11th place in the Eastern Conference. If the season ended today, the 76ers wouldn’t even make the play-in tournament. With the NBA trade deadline approaching in just a couple weeks, perhaps the team should be thinking […]

The NBA trade deadline puts pressure on several teams, including the Los Angeles Lakers. However, they could land Lonzo Ball during the deadline, according to Jovan Buha of The Athletic and Jason Timpf of Hoops Tonight. The news doesn’t come as much as much of a surprise. After all, LeBron James and Anthony Davis put […]

Cough if you’ve heard this before, but the Los Angeles Lakers are waiting for a player to come back from injury to evaluate their team. This time, it’s Jarred Vanderbilt, and according to sources around the league, it’s stalled out their efforts to improve the roster. Vanderbilt joins a long line of Lakers whose return […]

The Los Angeles Clippers (24-18) are gearing up for a challenging matchup against the reigning NBA champion Boston Celtics (30-13) on Wednesday night. However, the team will be without star forward Kawhi Leonard, who has been ruled out due to right knee injury management. Veteran guard James Harden is listed as questionable with right groin […]

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 […]