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The Sacramento Kings are navigating a challenging season, currently ranked 12th in the fiercely competitive Western Conference with a 13-14 record. Head coach Mike Brown offered some constructive feedback for his starpoint guard, De’Aaron Fox. “Fox has to step up. He’s a great player, on the verge of being a superstar…you have a lot of […]

A day after San Antonio Spurs legendary coach Gregg Popovich released a statement for the first time since suffering a mild stroke in early November, two of his players, Jeremy Sochan and Stephon Castle, reacted accordingly. Sochan’s response was, well, Sochan-like, complete with curse words, while Castle’s answer featured a more standard tone – the […]

The Houston Rockets have been one of the top teams in the Western Conference this season. The Rockets recently advanced to the elimination round of the NBA Cup, before losing to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Despite the loss, there is plenty for the Rockets to build upon going forward, but as the NBA trade deadline […]

The cursed, injury-plagued New Orleans Pelicans are running out of time and options this season and it’s not yet Christmas. Dozens of games missed by Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, Dejounte Murray, CJ McCollum, and Trey Murphy III have taken a toll. Fans are in a frenzy and other front offices are calling to ask which […]

Malika Andrews has been critiqued about how she chooses to cover Black athletes over the years. Andrews who is a host on ESPN NBA Countdown and NBA Today sat down with Sacramento Kings star DeMar DeRozan on his new show Dinners with DeMar, where they discussed the rumors online that she had a bias to […]

DALLAS — Klay Thompson is a fan of Luka Doncic. Thompson, one of the greatest shooters in NBA history, appreciates playing alongside an elite passer such as Doncic. The former Golden State Warriors star made his feelings on Doncic’s passing ability clear while speaking to reporters after practice on Wednesday. Klay Thompson on Luka Doncic: […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are fielding calls for practically everyone on the roster according to several reports. Fans can rest easy knowing Herb Jones, Yves Missi, and Trey Murphy III are seemingly safe. Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, Dejounte Murray, and CJ McCollum could be on the move if the price is right. That exception is […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis is no stranger to the NBA All-Star Game, as he’s been selected nine times. That’s why the former champion’s criticism of the contest’s new format should raise eyebrows in the hoops world. Davis was transparent about his distaste for it, via FOX Sports’ Melissa Rohlin. “I don’t really like […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been playing better basketball since the start of the season, and have moved up in the Eastern Conference standings. The Hawks recently made it to the elimination round of the NBA Cup, where they ended up falling to the eventual champion Milwaukee Bucks. The Hawks resume regular season play this week, […]

Action in the NBA resumes this Thursday with a lot of games scheduled, including the Los Angeles Lakers’ date with the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. However, Los Angeles stars Anthony Davis and LeBron James are both carrying uncertain labels for that contest according to the team’s latest status report on Wednesday. On it, […]

DALLAS — Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving both did not practice on Tuesday, however, Irving returned to practice on Wednesday. Doncic, though, remained out, Mavs head coach Jason Kidd told reporters Wednesday. Irving was dealing with a shoulder concern but it appears likely that he will play given his practice status on Wednesday. Doncic’s status […]

Celebrating and showboating after a nice play have always been a big part of the NBA, and Jordan Poole is especially known for that. However, famed TV personality Stephen A. Smith doesn’t think the Washington Wizards guard has earned the right. Poole won’t stop being himself, though. I asked Jordan Poole how he felt about Stephen […]

The Denver Nuggets, just two years removed from winning an NBA championship, find themselves at a bit of a crossroads. Sitting at a 12-10 record and in seventh place in the Western Conference, the Nuggets are showing glimpses that they’re heading in the wrong direction. It seems Nikola Jokic is the only player consistently performing […]

Charles Barkley has cast doubt on whether he’ll remain with Inside the NBA when the show shifts to ESPN next season. Speaking on The Dan Patrick Show on Wednesday, Barkley shared that he’s exploring other opportunities, including possible roles with NBC or Amazon. “I haven’t decided yet. I’m listening to NBC, Amazon. I want to […]

For some players, such as Dallas Mavericks veteran guard Spencer Dinwiddie, the business side of the NBA can be cruel when it comes time for a new contract. Dinwiddie revealed how clear the Mavericks organization was regarding his role in 2024-25, which made rejoining Dallas an easy decision. After his experience with the Brooklyn Nets, it’s […]

The Golden State Warriors looked like they could be NBA title contenders when they started the season, but have been in a freefall over their past ten games. They had been battling with the Memphis Grizzlies at the top of the Western Conference standings at the beginning of the season, but the Grizzlies were the […]

Darvin Ham, now an assistant coach for the Milwaukee Bucks, reflected on his tenure as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, offering pointed criticism of the circumstances surrounding his firing. Speaking with Marc J. Spears of Andscape following the Bucks’ decisive 97-81 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Cup Finals on […]

While Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd was prepping his Mavericks to take on the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday, he commented on the NBA’s new All-Star Game format for 2025. While Kidd understands the NBA’s desire to make the All-Star Game more competitive, he hopes the new format achieves that in its latest effort […]

Playing in the NBA is a dream for many aspiring ballers. But while only a handful get to play in the NBA, surprisingly, there are players that don’t want to be in the league even if they’re good enough to be in it. Here is a look at Evan Fournier and nine other ballers who […]

The Houston Rockets have started turning things around after a couple of lean years, while the New Orleans Pelicans are regressing to that position. The Rockets were at the bottom of the standings over the past few seasons, but that is where the Pelicans now find themselves. The Rockets are third in the Western Conference […]

It’s rare to see a new colorway of any retro Air Jordan silhouette outperform the original colorways worn by Michael Jordan for the Chicago Bulls. However, once in every blue moon, a colorway comes along and captivates sneakerheads with its innovative color scheme and wearability in the streets. For the first time since 2013, we’ll […]

Damian Lillard and the Milwaukee Bucks celebrated their 97-81 NBA Cup final victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Las Vegas. Then, he inked the deal of a lifetime, joining a rare company that included the likes of Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant, among others. Lillard signed a lifetime partnership with his shoe brand Adidas, […]

There is no doubt that there has been an ongoing odyssey involving the trade rumors surrounding Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler that started in the current time by a report from Shams Charania of ESPN. Consequently, what transpired was Butler’s agent calling out Charania for his reporting being baseless, which garnered the ESPN insider to […]

While the Oklahoma City Thunder (20-5) remain atop the Western Conference, could their 97-81 NBA Cup final loss to the Milwaukee Bucks signal a potential trade down the road? Amid All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams’ offensive struggles, the Thunder’s offense went ice-cold against the Bucks. Could trading for another scorer be the final piece […]

On Sunday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers picked up an impressive home win over the Memphis Grizzlies in LeBron James’ return to the lineup following two games away from the team. Still, despite having arguably their most complete performance of the season against a solid Memphis team, that hasn’t stopped trade rumors from swirling around […]

Less than one year after acquiring Dennis Schroder, the Brooklyn Nets sent the veteran point guard packing. Having exceeded expectations early in a presumed tanking season, the Nets dealt the 31-year-old to the Golden State Warriors for an expiring contract and second-round picks. Schroder revealed his reaction to the trade during his introductory press conference […]

The Atlanta Hawks announced today that Kobe Bufkin will miss the remainder of the season to address his right shoulder. “After continued evaluation and additional medical opinions, guard Kobe Bufkin and the Hawks have determined that Bufkin will undergo surgery to address right shoulder instability on January 7, 2025,” the statement read. “Bufkin will miss […]

Phoenix Suns’ star Kevin Durant has been in the news recently for his comments regarding the NBA’s updated All-Star game format, but there’s no complaints on his end regarding each year’s celebration of Christmas Day in the Association. Each year, the NBA showcases its top talents during the holidays and players get a chance to […]

The entire league took a day off after the Milwaukee Bucks won the NBA Cup. Now it’s back to business, and a showdown between Ja Morant’s resurgent Memphis Grizzlies and Stephen Curry’s Golden State Warriors might be the best game on the Dec. 19 docket. Morant missed the first Grizzlies-Warriors meeting, a 123-118 loss in […]

On Tuesday evening, the Milwaukee Bucks won the NBA’s second annual NBA Cup with a dominant victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Las Vegas. Giannis Antetokounmpo once again played like an MVP candidate, and the Bucks’ defense held a talented Thunder squad in check throughout the evening. The win has to feel especially good […]

ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith has laid the blame for the perceived decline of NBA All-Star Weekend squarely on the players. Speaking on First Take, Smith delivered a scathing critique of the effort displayed during recent All-Star events, describing it as a “disgrace” and pointing to players as the root cause of the ongoing issues. […]

BOSTON — Boston Celtics center Al Horford is the perfect example of basketball adaptation. In the modern NBA, where most players won’t last long if they can’t shoot the ball, Horford has survived and thrived despite coming up in an era when three-pointers were much less common. Two decades ago, Horford was a freshman with […]

Earlier this week, LeBron James returned to the Los Angeles Lakers’ lineup in an impressive home win over the Memphis Grizzlies, who had come into the contest winners of 11 out of their previous 12. James looked much fresher after a week-plus long absence during which the Lakers went 0-2, and the team is now […]

Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein earned a technical foul late in the first half of Tuesday’s 97-81 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA Cup final. Tensions flared when Bucks’ Andre Jackson Jr. hit Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander below the waistline while shooting. There was no foul on Jackson Jr., but Hartenstein took […]

The Chicago Bulls are still in the middle of their rebuild, and it is taking longer than fans were hoping. This season is off to a rough start once again, and it’s clear that Chicago doesn’t have a team that is going to compete for a championship. The Bulls still need to make some moves […]

With how the Oklahoma City Thunder looked on offense against the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA Cup Championship Game, it was easy for fans to facepalm in frustration. The Bucks’ defense ground the Thunder down on offense, giving the team a learning experience. However, even after the final buzzer, Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was lovingly […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will be without one of their best players for a while. Jared McCain tore his left meniscus, sidelining him indefinitely. Fortunately, the standout rookie’s surgery was successful and what he already provided the Sixers in his first 23 NBA games leaves a lot of optimism about his future. McCain took to TikTok to […]

The Denver Nuggets are reportedly exploring the trade market as they seek to bolster their roster for the 2024-25 NBA season. According to Tony Jones and Sam Amick of The Athletic, the Nuggets have shown interest in Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine. “With the NBA’s trade window opening this past weekend, and with the trade […]

Winning an NBA championship is a difficult feat. However, defending the title is another monster altogether. Only a handful of teams in NBA history have been able to win back-to-back titles. While rejigging the roster for some improvements could extend a team’s championship reign, making roster changes can also do more harm than good. Here […]