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Talk about a reality check for the Los Angeles Lakers. They were always going to be underdogs against the Detroit Pistons during their Tuesday night game. However, the expectation was that LA was at least going to put up a fight against the top-seeded team in the Eastern Conference. Instead, the Lakers got demolished by […]

After a 128-106 blowout loss to the Detroit Pistons, Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick took excemption to the officiating in the game, calling out his opponent’s defense during his postgame media availability. The Lakers faced the Pistons on LeBron James’ 41st birthday, as Detroit handed Los Angeles its 11th loss of the season. […]

As rumors have surrounded Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis regarding certain teams that have been speculated to pursue the big man, the latest reporting suggests that a few teams are likely out of the picture. While rumors around Davis will undoubtedly continue throughout the season, potentially until the trade deadline, the status of the Detroit Pistons […]

The Los Angeles Lakers fell to the Detroit Pistons 128-106 on Tuesday night. When all was said and done, All-Star LeBron James did not mince words about how the team has been impacted by injuries this season. Even still, the 41-year–old was sure to note that the team can’t afford to make excuses. “We haven’t […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — As the Oklahoma City Thunder’s reigning MVP, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, is considered an early candidate to win the illustrious award in back-to-back seasons, coach Mark Daigneault addressed the growth he’s seen. Gilgeous-Alexander is regarded as a clear MVP favorite, especially following Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic’s recent knee injury, which will keep the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies showed their teeth and played with plenty of verve on Tuesday night, displaying a brand of basketball that reminded fans how exciting this team can be when it is clicking. Those emotions were suppressed by crushing disappointment in the end, however, as talented rookie guard VJ Edgecombe drained a 3-pointer to lift […]

The Memphis Grizzlies came up short Tuesday night at FedExForum, falling 139-136 in overtime to the Philadelphia 76ers in a game that featured late drama and another breakout performance from rookie Cedric Coward. Memphis clawed back from a late deficit in regulation behind Coward and Ja Morant, forcing overtime in a high-tempo contest that swung […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James did not have the birthday game he hoped for on Tuesday night against the Detroit Pistons, but he did manage to showcase his impressive conditioning and physique at 41 years of age. During a somewhat frenetic sequence in the third quarter, Luka Doncic delivered a perfect bounce pass to […]

Rookie VJ Edgecombe hit a clutch 3-pointer with 1.7 seconds left in overtime to lift the Philadelphia 76ers to a 139-136 road win vs. the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night. Edgecombe scored 25 points and sparked the comeback with a late three in regulation that forced overtime. Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid each finished with […]

The Denver Nuggets navigated what could have been a disastrous transition period last season after firing both general manager Calvin Booth and head coach Michael Malone in April. They pushed the Oklahoma City Thunder to a Game 7 in the Western Conference Semifinals and ended their campaign with some needed momentum. They then answered fans’ […]

The Atlanta Hawks find themselves at a strange spot heading towards the midway point of the 2025-26 NBA season. On one hand, they appear to have found a new franchise player outside of the lottery in Jalen Johnson, the do-it-all forward who can shoot, score, pass, and defend as a 6-foot-8 frontcourt player. They’ve added […]

LOS ANGELES – With a little over two months of the regular season gone by, Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic is leading the NBA in scoring at 33.7 points per game. Whether it’s one of his patented step-back 3-point shots or a drive to the basket, Doncic is the head of the snake for […]

The Detroit Pistons (24-8) have seen their lead over the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference shrink to just one game after dropping their last two contests. The last thing they need right now is an injury to a starter. But when it rains, it pours. Tobias Harris suffered a hip sprain in the […]

In a game so good, it needed more than 48 minutes to decide a winner, the Philadelphia 76ers found themselves all tied up at 136-all against the Memphis Grizzlies with just 18.3 seconds left to play. After having some minor confusion over where they could inbound the ball, with it ruled Tyrese Maxey couldn’t take […]

Before he put the Golden State Warriors on the map, Stephen Curry did it first at Davidson College. From 2006-2009, he achieved prominence with his trademark three-point shooting that helped lead Davidson to the Elite Eight in 2008, and he became the NCAA scoring champion in 2009.  As a result, his alma mater has gone […]

Victor Wembanyama returned from injury on Dec. 13. If the date’s not easy to remember, the event is. That night, his San Antonio Spurs handed the Oklahoma City Thunder only their second loss through 26 games. Wemby didn’t start in that NBA Cup semifinal and wouldn’t in either of the second and third victories against […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James celebrated his birthday on Tuesday while he’s in the midst of a never-before-done 23rd season in the NBA. James has a couple of teammates on the Lakers who were barely born during his rookie season in the league. One of those players is Nick Smith Jr. who was born […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey delivered a dominant performance in the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday. Maxey erupted for 24 points on 9-of-10 shooting to power the 76ers through the opening half and tie the score at 72. The guard displayed elite efficiency with a 110.3 percent true shooting percentage while adding […]

The Chicago Bulls received tough news regarding the hamstring injury that star guard Josh Giddey suffered in a recent game. Giddey sustained the injury during the Bulls’ Dec. 29 matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. It took place in the second half as it ended his night after 18 minutes of action. ESPN’s NBA insider Shams […]

As the calendar flips toward the new year, the busted-up New Orleans Pelicans find themselves once again scraping for relevance in the Western Conference standings. Sporting a dismal 8-26 record going into a New Year’s Eve date with the Chicago Bulls, Zion Williamson and Derik Queen are languishing in last place. Still, the locker room […]

San Antonio Spurs star guard Stephon Castle is listed as questionable on the team’s injury report a day ahead of a New Year’s Eve match-up with the New York Knicks. The Spurs indicate the second-year guard is dealing with a left thumb strain. A strain in Castle’s left hip caused him to miss nine games […]

Out of all the guys on the New York Knicks, OG Anunoby has stood out not just in terms of talent but also in terms of boastfulness. After the Knicks won the NBA Cup, he said they were a real contender from then on.  He has grown in ways thanks to the mentorship of NBA […]

Austin Reaves’ future with the Los Angeles Lakers might be in question as he could test free agency for a big contract in the 2026 offseason. Which paves the way for plenty of scenarios of interactions with multiple teams. Reaves has been with the Lakers since 2021, making his way up the ranks before finally […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are enduring another difficult season, sitting at a dismal 8-26 after a recent loss to the New York Knicks. For most teams in such dire straits, the news would be one of dysfunction, finger-pointing, and an inevitable rebuild. However, interim head coach James Borrego sees a young squad on the verge […]

Since 2018, Coby White has given his all to the Chicago Bulls, only to have a revolving door of the same old same old repeatedly hitting him in the face. As a result, rumblings about him being sent elsewhere continue to multiply.  Out of all the teams that have come up, the most frequent is […]

WASHINGTON D.C. — The Washington Wizards still haven’t fully unleashed rookie guard Tre Johnson as he heals from his hip flexor injury, but he’s making them look smart for drafting him anyway. The 19-year-old scored a career-high 24 points (9-12 FG, 5-5 3-point) with one rebound, two assists, and one steal over 25 minutes during […]

Much like a few of his teammates on the Chicago Bulls, Patrick Williams has had to deal with a double whammy. Overcoming injuries that have kept him down at times, as well as rumors of being traded.  In June 2024, Williams signed a five-year, $90 million contract extension that includes a player option for the […]

Almost 24 hours after Jalen Green dropped an F-bomb following a Phoenix Suns win against the Washington Wizards, it was short-lived. He was smacked with a $25,000 fine by the NBA while interrupting his teammate’s interview. That said teammate? Collin Gillespie, who had 25 points on the night and lifted Phoenix to a win. Even […]

In the midst of an unprecedented 23rd season in the NBA, LeBron James celebrated his 41st birthday, making him the oldest player in the league. A good birthday present for James would be a win as the Los Angeles Lakers square off against the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons, but in the meantime, James was serenaded […]

The Golden State Warriors have been mediocre so far on the 2025-26 NBA season, currently sitting at 17-16 following a recent road win over the Brooklyn Nets. While the Warriors still have Stephen Curry playing at an All-NBA level, the team’s lack of depth and competent frontcourt players have been a glaring issue this year. […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers were able to get back on track following Sunday’s 125-101 win against the Sacramento Kings, and part of the talk following the game was a couple of dunks LeBron James threw down off lob passes. One lob pass came from Marcus Smart, the other came from Deandre Ayton. […]

Over the last week, there has been considerable discourse about what eligibility requirements a player must meet in order to be able to partake in NCAA basketball. This occurred after former NBA Draft pick James Nnaji signed with Baylor, and amid speculation that Chicago Bulls player Trentyn Flowers might be pursuing college eligibility. Now, NCAA […]

The Golden State Warriors have been up and down so far on the 2025-26 NBA season, currently sitting at 17-16 after a recent win over the Brooklyn Nets. Stephen Curry has continued to put up monster stat lines seemingly on a nightly basis, but it hasn’t translated into a very impressive record so far for […]

The San Antonio Spurs have dropped two straight games to teams near the bottom or just outside the NBA playoff picture. While that’s been commonplace over their last several years, including their last two with Victor Wembanyama, it’s been an eye-opening experience for a Silver and Black core dominated by youth. Head Coach Mitch Johnson […]

As speculation continues around whether the Golden State Warriors could pursue a blockbuster trade for Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis, NBA analyst Zach Lowe expressed significant skepticism about the feasibility of such a move, pointing to roster fit and financial realities as major obstacles. On the latest episode of The Zach Lowe Show, Lowe explained […]

The return of shooting guard Jaden Ivey has been an intriguing situation for the Detroit Pistons. The former first-round draft selection made his season debut in November after suffering a fibula injury back in January. His 2024-25 season was cut short at 30 games when former Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony dove into Ivey’s leg […]

A growing chorus around the NBA has begun to question the long-term partnership between Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks, and former Hawks guard Lou Williams is now among those signaling that a separation may be inevitable. Speaking on the latest episode of FanDuel’s Run It Back, Williams acknowledged that while he once hoped Young […]

The month of December has not been kind to the Atlanta Hawks, as they’ve done a lot of losing over the course of the past few weeks and have fallen to 10th in the Eastern Conference. Even with Trae Young returning from an MCL injury that knocked him out of the rotation for over a […]

With just about five weeks until the NBA trade deadline on Feb. 5, trade rumors around the league are heating up. The hottest rumor surrounds Anthony Davis, Trae Young, and the Atlanta Hawks, as the Dallas Mavericks star has emerged as a prime trade candidate for the Hawks. Despite his injury concerns since arriving in […]