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Ja Morant suffered a UCL injury in his left elbow during the Memphis Grizzlies’ 124-122 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on January 21. He’s remained out of the lineup since then, and his latest injury update doesn’t bode well. Reports indicate that the 26-year-old point guard is still experiencing discomfort in his elbow, according to […]

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat looking to make a playoff push with 20 games left in the season, entering Thursday’s game against the Brooklyn Nets, the team has once again been dealing with injury woes. Fans may feel deja vu from hearing that, but it’s true this season again with the Heat aiming to […]

On paper, Deandre Ayton has enjoyed a stellar start to life at the Los Angeles Lakers, averaging 12.8 points and 8.3 rebounds per game across 53 starts. Dig deeper, however, and cracks begin to appear, mostly due to lapses in defense and Ayton’s refusal to embrace being a role player on a roster stacked with […]

The Phoenix Suns have been one of the better teams in the Western Conference this season, but their chances at landing a spot in the top six just took another big hit. Mark Williams, who has been the starting center for the Suns, has suffered the a stress reaction in the third metatarsal of his […]

On Thursday, Cooper Flagg made a triumphant return to the Dallas Mavericks after a recent foot injury. Not only did he come back, but he also came back with a vengeance. Against the Orlando Magic, Flagg etched his place among the likes of LeBron James by scoring his 1,000th career point, per the Dallas Mavericks […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have steadied the ship in recent games and are currently on a three-game winning run that started against the Golden State Warriors at the start of the month. In the same game however, Luka Doncic and JJ Redick appeared to get into an argument on the sidelines, which ended when Jarred […]

Head coach Brian Keefe is excited about Trae Young’s debut with the Washington Wizards in Thursday’s game against the Utah Jazz. Keefe discussed what stands out most about Young’s game ahead of the guard’s Wizards debut, he said, per Locked on Wizards’ Ben Strober. “I played against him for many years, myself. This guy gets […]

NEW YORK – Before the trade deadline, the New York Knicks acquired point guard Jose Alvarado after a half-season of looking for another ball handler. The point guard has fit relatively seamlessly into head coach Mike Brown’s system. In his first month, he’s helped the group endure the temporary loss of back-up guard Miles McBride. […]

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat looking to get out of play-in tournament purgatory, the team needs to shift into high gear as it’s been an up-and-down season thus far. As the team is on a two-game winning streak that includes the Heat beating the Houston Rockets last Saturday and the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday, […]

LeBron James may not be the kind of athletic phenomenon that he once was, graduating from ‘raw force,’ to a more ‘measured destruction’ kind of player, just as proficient as a playmaker as he has always been as a scorer. That, as James himself loves to point out, is also a result of him being […]

While the Charlotte Hornets continue to rise in the Eastern Conference standings amidst their six-game winning streak, Kon Knueppel has emerged as the favorite to win Rookie of the Year. With five weeks left in the regular season, Knueppel made NBA history to strengthen his case, setting the record for most threes made in a […]

As experts and fans continue to dissect whether the San Antonio Spurs are indeed true NBA championship contenders, the team continues to give indication after indication that they are. The young core’s performance in the franchise’s annual Rodeo Road Trip underscores another sign — at least by their standards — that they are taking that […]

In the last few years, some big names have taken home the NBA’s Most Improved Player of the Year award. Barring Dyson Daniels, who won the award deservingly due to an incredible leap in production from 2023 to 2024, the likes of Ja Morant, Lauri Markkanen and Tyrese Maxey all won the award after landing […]

After playing in only his second game at Madison Square Garden, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Chet Holmgren discussed the significance of playing in the Mecca after his 28 points in a 103-100 win against the New York Knicks. What Holmgren called playing at Madison Square Garden — “a hooper’s dream” — rings true for many […]

The Charlotte Hornets have surged back into the Eastern Conference playoff conversation with a dominant six-game winning streak, joining a rare group of teams in NBA history to accomplish a remarkable feat. Charlotte has won six consecutive games by margins of at least 15 points, a stretch that places the franchise in elite company over […]

It is hard to maintain “an element of surprise” after enduring a grueling 82-game season. At a certain point, opponents know what to expect and how to counteract different parts of a team’s scheme. While the rest of the NBA must be aware of the many ways in which the New York Knicks’ offense can […]

The Boston Celtics received a major boost on Thursday when it was revealed that not only will Jayson Tatum make his return from injury this season, but that it’s increasingly likely he plays on Friday for the team’s game against the Dallas Mavericks. One of the more bewildering aspects of Jayson Tatum’s injury return, however, […]

The Dallas Mavericks visit the Orlando Magic on Thursday looking to snap a four-game losing streak, and rookie star Cooper Flagg is listed as questionable on the injury report. Flagg has not played since before the All-Star break due to a foot injury. Here is everything we know about Cooper Flagg’s injury and playing status […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum could be nearing his return to the lineup, and former Celtics center Kendrick Perkins believes the rest of the league should take notice. Tatum was upgraded to questionable ahead of Boston’s Friday matchup against the Dallas Mavericks, marking the first time this season he has carried that designation since suffering […]

The Washington Wizards could take a major step forward in the Eastern Conference next season after acquiring Anthony Davis at February’s trade deadline, according to analysts discussing the team’s outlook. During Thursday’s NBA TV broadcast, former NBA center Robin Lopez highlighted how Davis’ defensive versatility could transform Washington’s frontcourt. Lopez pointed to the combination of […]

Progress is a term Victor Wembanyama has not shied away from invoking since joining the San Antonio Spurs. Through his first two-plus seasons with the franchise, the generational talent has used the word in aspirational contexts. Following a blowout of the Philadelphia 76ers, Wemby has now noted his team’s strides twice in the last week. […]

On Thursday, the NBA world received a jolt when Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum was upgraded to questionable for the team’s upcoming game against the Dallas Mavericks. Tatum has yet to play this season as he recovers from a torn Achilles suffered in last year’s playoffs, and if he were to play on Friday, it […]

The finally fully healthy New Orleans Pelicans are keeping things interesting to close out an otherwise underwhelming season. Fights with Stephen A. Smith and the officials aside, Zion Williamson’s workmanlike efforts have been worth defending lately. With Dejounte Murray back in the rotation, James Borrego’s last big push for the full-time job should keep the […]

The Washington Wizards made two blockbuster trades at this season’s deadline, acquiring two stars in Trae Young and Anthony Davis. But while Trae Young is set to make his Wizards debut this week, the debut for Anthony Davis is a little less clear as he’s been continuing his injury recovery. On Thursday, the Wizards released […]

Charlotte Hornets continued their remarkable midseason turnaround Wednesday night, extending their winning streak to six games with a dominant 118-89 victory over the Boston Celtics. The result further extended Charlotte’s streak of consecutive wins by at least 15 points and prompted ESPN analysts to warn Eastern Conference contenders about the surging team. The Hornets’ latest […]

Lately, there has been much discussion about a changing dynamic within the Boston Celtics. Much of it revolves around Jayson Tatum’s return to what is being characterized as Jaylen Brown’s team. ESPN has joined the debate over whether it is Brown’s or Tatum’s team. That debate has deeply concerned media personality and longtime Celtics fan […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards says he remains serious about his long-discussed idea of attempting to play in the NFL if he captures an NBA championship before turning 30. In a viral clip shared to X, formerly known as Twitter, by NBA Courtside, Edwards reiterated the possibility while discussing his long-term ambitions beyond basketball. “Especially […]

Boston Celtics star forward Jayson Tatum is targeting a return on Friday against the Dallas Mavericks after being upgraded on the team’s injury report for the first time all season. He is officially listed as questionable to play against the Mavs. Tatum, who has been working extremely hard to make his grand return from a […]

Former NBA player Chandler Parsons sent a friendly warning to Knicks’ Jalen Brunson and head coach Mike Brown over accusing Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of foul baiting in Wednesday’s 103-100 loss. After the tightly-contested matchup, Brown gave Thunder’s Gilgeous-Alexander a backhanded compliment for his ability to get to the line. Parsons explained to […]

DeMar DeRozan is the definition of a true professional in the NBA. While things may not be going well this season for the Sacramento Kings, DeRozan’s demeanor remains unchanged, and he continues to play late in the 2025-26 season as if it were the first game of the year. At this point, many veterans like […]

LeBron James is now 41, searching for what would be his fifth NBA championship during his career. While there may be a lot of debate on whether he is the greatest player of all time, James is certainly very close to the top and continues to show an elite mentality that recently led to his […]

Denver Nuggets head coach David Adelman continues to defend All-Star Nikola Jokic for his actions in the fourth quarter of last Friday’s 127-121 overtime loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Adelman didn’t care for Lu Dort’s apology for committing a flagrant-2 foul on Jokic. When Dort intentionally tripped up the MVP candidate in the backcourt […]

When the Golden State Warriors traded Jonathan Kuminga to the Atlanta Hawks for Kristaps Porzingis, it set off a storm of discussion around the league. Many questioned Steve Kerr’s ability to develop young players. Now, Kerr is firing back at fans who are critical of the Warriors’ youth development, according to a post by 95. […]

The Houston Rockets host the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night at Toyota Center, having lost each of their last three games. Still, Houston enters the game 38–22 and third in the West, while Golden State sits 31–30 and eighth. The Warriors have a losing run of their own to recover from, having lost both […]

The New York Knicks have tried to land a superstar for years. From the pursuit of LeBron James in 2010 free agency to being linked to stars such as Donovan Mitchell and even Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Knicks look to be the home of one of basketball’s biggest stars and be a perennial championship contender. But, […]

The Toronto Raptors and Minnesota Timberwolves are set to go head-to-head on Thursday night. Brandon Ingram is dealing with an injury concern, however. Is Ingram playing tonight vs. the Timberwolves? Ingram is battling a left thumb sprain. As a result, he was added to the injury report for Thursday’s matchup. Here’s everything we know about […]

The Chicago Bulls visit the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night. Josh Giddey and Matas Buzelis are listed as questionable on the NBA Injury Report. Both are coming off ankle sprains sustained on Tuesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Giddey briefly came out but then returned to finish with a double-double of 14 points and 10 […]

As Jayson Tatum gears up to return to the lineup for the Celtics, there’s been a growing chorus of NBA prognosticators who believe that he has to defer to Jaylen Brown for the team to be successful. Although the Celtics lost to the Hornets last night, they’re still second in the Eastern Conference. They’re 41-21 […]

The New York Knicks didn’t have enough to get past the Oklahoma City Thunder, as they lost 103-100. In close games like that, there are sometimes one or two things that changed the trajectory of the game, and for the Knicks, they believe it was the referees who had a lot to do with the […]