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The Brooklyn Nets have shifted their focus toward draft positioning during the second half of 2024-25. After pivoting to a rebuild this summer, the team seemingly committed to a hard tank during the last month, trading Dennis Schroder and Dorian Finney-Smith. Brooklyn has taken a cautious approach to recent injuries, with Cam Johnson, Cam Thomas, […]

The Nikola Jokic-Russell Westbrook connection keeps looking better with each game for the Denver Nuggets. For the second time this season, the pair recorded a triple-double in the same game. They are the first pair of teammates to do so in the same game multiple times in a season. The historic feat came against the […]

The NBA is postponing the Houston Rockets-Atlanta Hawks game scheduled for Saturday, due to an inclement weather situation. The game has yet to be re-scheduled, per the league. “The decision was made in consultation with local officials, and to prioritize the safety of the players, fans and staff due to the severe weather and hazardous […]

BOSTON — Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is used to criticism, and there was ample opportunity for it on Friday night. The C’s fell to the Sacramento Kings, 114-97, and dropped to 8-7 in their last 15 games. But before Boston suffered its largest defeat of the season, Tatum engaged in a war of words […]

The Indiana Pacers have been steadily righting the ship after a bit of a topsy-turvy start to the 2024-25 season. On Friday night, the Pacers won their fourth game in a row, taking advantage of the shorthanded Golden State Warriors en route to a 108-96 victory — their fifth win in a row. They are […]

We’re set for another betting prediction and pick for Saturday’s slate of NBA action as we head to Portland for this next cross-conference matchup. The Miami Heat (19-17) will take on the Portland Trail Blazers (13-24) as both sides face off for the first time this season. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Heat-Trail […]

It’s rare for rookies not in the NBA draft lottery to make an immediate impact. However, Phoenix Suns rookies Ryan Dunn and Oso Ighodaro have gained the attention of Kevin Durant. Throughout the season, there’s been praise for the duo. At the beginning of the season, the Suns’ rookies fearlessness elevated the team’s morale. It’s […]

The Grizzlies have been one of the best teams in the NBA this season but are struggling more recently. The Timberwolves have been red-hot entering this matchup. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Grizzlies-Timberwolves prediction and pick. The Grizzlies have been red-hot this year and are among the best teams in […]

We’re back again with another betting prediction and pick from the NBA as we head to the Eastern Conference for the continuation of this current season series. The Toronto Raptors (8-30) will take on the Detroit Pistons (19-19) with Detroit leading the season series 2-0. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Raptors-Pistons prediction and pick. The […]

A benefit concert is set to take place at the home of the LA Clippers, the Intuit Dome, on January 30. The concert will be held with the purpose of rebuilding the communities devastated by the Los Angeles wildfires. FireAid is described as an “evening of music and solidarity,” with performers and ticket information announcements […]

We’re set for another NBA betting prediction and pick as we break down Saturday’s slate of action with this upcoming game in the Western Conference. The Utah Jazz (9-27) will take on the Phoenix Suns (17-19) will Phoenix up 2-0 in the season series. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Jazz-Suns prediction and pick. The […]

The Houston Rockets have arrived. That much is clear. After three years of rebuilding, the Rockets managed to return to relevancy last season, threatening for a play-in spot despite losing Alperen Sengun to an injury. Now, they’ve taken the next step, blossoming into a full-blown contending team as they sit pretty at second in the […]

The Phoenix Suns have been desperately searching for answers as to how to jolt their team out of the rut they’ve been in over the past few weeks. And one such remedy they’ve come up with is to demote Jusuf Nurkic to the bench, giving the center rotation spots to Mason Plumlee and rookie Oso […]

The New York Knicks are well-positioned for a deep playoff run this season. Exactly how deep, however, depends on if and when they get fully healthy. New York was already relatively thin in terms of its reserves. They’ve been without backup guard Miles McBride for the past five games, although the West Virginia guard was […]

The New York Knicks did not need to be told how important their Friday night clash against the Oklahoma City Thunder was. This was always going to be a good litmus test for how the Knicks measured up to the league’s best teams. However, the Knicks didn’t exactly give a good account of themselves, as […]

Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla weighed in on the growing tension between Jayson Tatum and Brandon Jennings on Friday. The former Milwaukee Bucks guard sparked controversy on social media with his comments about Tatum. On “Gil’s Arena,” Jennings labeled the Celtics star as “soft.” Mazzulla defended his star player and gave Jennings a pointed reminder […]

The NBA has postponed more games due to the Los Angeles fires, as the Los Angeles Lakers vs San Antonio Spurs, and Los Angeles Clippers vs Charlotte Hornets games have been postponed, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. This news comes at a scary time for many across the city and the league. For instance, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have been trying to rebound after a very poor start to the 2024-25 season, but they took a major step back on Friday. The 76ers lost to the very short-handed New Orleans Pelicans, 123-115. But if they want to find anything positive about the game, it was the thunderous dunk that Kelly […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is extremely good at basketball, and he showed that against the New York Knicks. The 2023-24 MVP contender posted 39 points on 15-21 shooting and made all eight free throws. The crucial element: This was in 29 minutes and only through three quarters. The Thunder won 126-101 and picked […]

Since the Sacramento Kings fired head coach Mike Brown, they’ve gone 6-1. That one loss was against the Los Angeles Lakers in the immediate aftermath. Following that loss, the Kings have rattled off six consecutive wins, with the most recent being a major win, 114-97, against the defending champion Boston Celtics. It was Kings’ star […]

The New York Knicks have been one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference this season and it looks like the decision to trade Julius Randle for Karl-Anthony Towns was a good one. However, they struggled mightily in a blockbuster matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night. The matchup between the Knicks […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to square off against the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday, and as of publication, the game is scheduled to proceed. The Lakers’ game against the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday was postponed due to the ongoing wildfires in California. But should the Lakers’ matchup against the Spurs proceeds, they’ll get […]

To say the honeymoon period with Zion Williamson is over is a huge understatement. Still, consequences for certain actions have been hard to find with the New Orleans Pelicans and the two-time NBA All-Star over the past six injury-ravaged seasons. EVP David Griffin decided enough was enough on January 10 as the team suspended Williamson […]

Paolo Banchero made his highly anticipated return on Friday against the Milwaukee Bucks with a special Undertaker-themed entrance video. The 22-year-old was put on the sidelines because of an oblique injury. It is worth noting that the team is already without several key players falling to injuries—Franz Wagner (oblique), Moritz Wagner (knee), and Jalen Suggs […]

While LiAngelo Ball’s viral hit Tweaker has taken the sports world by storm, not everyone is a fan. On his podcast, veteran NBA guard Patrick Beverley offered a blunt and hilarious take on the song that has been dominating locker rooms across the league. “Stop playing that weak a** song, man,” Beverley quipped during the […]

Lonzo Ball has taken to social media to stir excitement around his brother LiAngelo Ball. The Chicago Bulls guard posted a cryptic tweet teasing new developments related to the viral song, which has quickly become a sensation across professional sports. “The people are pissed lmao Don’t worry supply gonna meet the demand. He ready,” Lonzo […]

During the 2022 offseason, Jalen Brunson and Isaiah Hartenstein both joined the New York Knicks together. Brunson was coming off a career year with the Dallas Mavericks while Hartenstein had a strong season with the Los Angeles Clippers. Both were among the better free agents at their position and both signed with the Knicks. But […]

The Miami Heat will play the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night. According to the NBA injury report, Tyler Herro, who has been dealing with a left knee contusion, will be available for the game. The Jimmy Butler drama has been a talking point over the past few weeks. Herro and the Heat are trying […]

Suspended Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler has found an intriguing way to stay sharp during his absence from the team. Butler has been training with WNBA All-Star Satou Sabally, a standout forward for the Dallas Wings. This unexpected pairing has raised eyebrows across the basketball world, showcasing Butler’s commitment to his craft even as his […]

We got the NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 18 Answers to help players earn some free VC this weekend. For those new to the series, NBA 2KTV is a weekly in-game program hosted by Alexis Morgan and Chris Manning. Overall, the show features a wide variety of content from interviews with real players and developers, fan […]

While Stephen Curry and Draymond Green were both ruled out against the Indiana Pacers, there was more clarification on their injuries. Head coach Steve Kerr told The Athletic’s Anthony Slater before Friday’s game the specifics of the injuries. “Draymond’s back has been tight,” Kerr said pregame. “Steph still has fluid in his knee.” The Warriors […]

The road to the NBA Playoffs is getting more challenging by the day for Ja Morant’s fun, inconsistent Memphis Grizzlies. Injuries have been an issue all season as Taylor Jenkins has patched together winning rotations around Jaren Jackson Jr. Morant and Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves) will headline the next show while Zach Edey and Rudy […]

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick for Saturday’s NBA slate as we head to Atlanta for this next cross-conference matchup. The Houston Rockets (25-12) will take on the Atlanta Hawks (19-19) as the two sides play their first game of the season. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Rockets-Hawks prediction and pick. The […]

Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein signed a three-year, $87 million deal over the summer after two seasons with the New York Knicks. However, he still follows his former team, which he admitted to rooting for during the Knicks’ Christmas Day matchup against the San Antonio Spurs. The connections he made in New York remain, and during the […]

Immediately after Zion Williamson returned from injury, the New Orleans Pelicans suspended the forward, according to the team on X. They mentioned that Williamson violated team policies and will be suspended for one game. The Pelicans forward was late for a team flight, according to ESPN insider Shams Charania. Williamson will miss Friday’s game against […]

NBA 2K25 has released its January player ratings update, coinciding with the Season 4 launch. The latest adjustments highlight Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Victor Wembanyama, and Evan Mobley, recognizing their stellar performances and significant contributions during the ongoing 2024-25 NBA season. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander earns a 98 overall player rating in NBA 2K25 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has solidified his […]

Isaiah Hartenstein and the Oklahoma City Thunder outscored their opponent 37-19 in the final frame of their 117-107 win against the New York Knicks. Aaron Wiggins supplied 12 of the Thunder’s final 23 points to secure last Friday’s victory. However, before a rematch at Madison Square Garden, Hartenstein is anticipating a more vigorous effort in […]

The NBA trade deadline is now less than a month away, and rumors are ramping up around the league about key players on the move. One player that has been at the forefront of trade rumors this season is Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic. In fact, Vucevic was recently mentioned as a potential target for […]

The Los Angeles wildfires have affected tens of thousands of people over the past few days, and it hasn’t been easy to watch what’s going on as houses and businesses have been lost. Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick was affected by the wildfires, as he and his wife lost their home. After the […]