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Jordan Poole has seen the highest highs and the lowest lows of the NBA since being drafted by the Golden State Warriors in 2019. The Michigan alum won the title with the Dubs in ’22 but is now tasked with leading a 2-16 Washington Wizards team. Poole, though, is unfazed, via Monumental Sports Network’s Chase […]

In what has turned out to be an underwhelming draft class to this point in the 2024-25 NBA season, Los Angeles Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht has stood out as the 17th overall pick. Due to being 23 years old, many teams ended up passing on Knecht in June’s draft. Well, that was a dumb decision […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have gotten off to a bit of a rough start this season while trying to fit new pieces into their lineup, and as the team sits at 9-10 going into Monday’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Julius Randle is still optimistic about what the team can look like moving forward. “Me […]

Toronto Raptors point forward Bruce Brown could attract significant trade interest at the upcoming NBA trade deadline. The 28-year-old is recovering from offseason knee surgery and has not played this season, but he is set to debut soon. Acquired in the Pascal Siakam trade, Toronto immediately made Brown available. But the Raptors chose to keep […]

The second iteration of the NBA’s in-season tournament has been a huge hit, but the Group Phase is wrapping up for the 2024 NBA Cup. The last set of group play games is on Tuesday, Dec. 3. Some teams have already been eliminated from Knockout Round contention, but there are still plenty of implications on […]

The Houston Rockets snapped Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder’s four-game win streak with a 119-116 victory Sunday night. The victory ended the Thunder’s four-game road trip with a 3-1 record. Players from both teams had to be separated after Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Dillon Brooks’ jump ball in the final minute of the Rockets’ […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are in the thick of a crowded Western Conference. With a 12-8 record, they are presently sixth in the West. But only four games separate the top seed Oklahoma City Thunder at 15-5 and the No. 10 team, the San Antonio Spurs, at 11-9. Awards, wins, losses, hype and accolades aren’t […]

Joel Embiid will remain sidelined for the Philadelphia 76ers as they finish up a brief road trip with a matchup against the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday. According to Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer, the superstar big man will be listed as out with left knee injury management and personal reasons. Embiid has now been […]

The New York Knicks have a lot to be thankful for this season. They added a multi-time All-Star center and a (seemingly) ideal third star to a team that was already incredibly capable. Yes, they lost some important pieces, but everything should amount to a net gain. So, while there seems to be uncertainty around […]

The Boston Celtics are likely going to be severely shorthanded when they face the Miami Heat on Monday night. After an intense 115-111 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers where the C’s starters all played over 30 minutes apiece, it appears most of them will sit versus Jimmy Butler and Co. Via Noa Dalzell: Celtics Injury […]

 The concept of load management in the NBA is a near-daily topic, and it was one for Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday and Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George. On Podcast P, Holiday and George went in a back-and-forth segment talking about load management and how it’s manifested into a regular thing, so rapidly. They both […]

When you think of the Orlando Magic, you immediately think of Paolo Banchero — the team’s first overall pick in 2022 who recently made his first All-Star appearance a season ago. In the Western Conference, many people still think about James Harden when the Houston Rockets are brought up in conversations. Ahead of the 2024-25 […]

Injuries have hit the Philadelphia 76ers hard to begin the 2024-25 season. As Joel Embiid continues to manage his left knee injury, numerous other role players are also fighting to stay healthy. Embiid’s backup, Andre Drummond, will now miss several games. The 76ers announced that Drummond, who sprained his right ankle in Philly’s win over […]

As the NBA season approaches the quarter mark, contenders are exploring potential upgrades. One player generating trade rumors is Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma, who has attracted attention from the Milwaukee Bucks, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, and Cleveland Cavaliers. However, Kuzma is considered a key leader for the Wizards, contributing to […]

After Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine set a franchise record in a 138-129 loss to the champion Boston Celtics, is the asking price too high for the veteran guard and Bulls center Nikola Vucevic? That’s the question one NBA insider answered recently, according to sources, per Hoopshype’s Michael Sotto. League executives say the Bulls’ steep asking […]

What will the Philadelphia 76ers do at the 2025 trade deadline? Unless they start racking up wins, they might have no choice but to recoup some assets by being sellers and tank in the hopes of keeping their top-six protected pick. The Sixers surely want to make the playoffs this season but the uncertainty around […]

The Washington Wizards are the worst team in the NBA in 2024-25, and that was on full display for the entire month of November. During that time, despite playing 14 games, the Wizards went winless, dropping their overall record to 2-16. The Wizards are now on a 14-game losing streak and quickly approaching the Detroit […]

The New Orleans Pelicans season is off to a terrible start, mostly due to the number of injuries they’ve had to deal with to their star players. With the season not going as planned and players on the shelf, the thought of trades has come up. One of the players that may have some value […]

Cooper Flagg is currently projected to be a top pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. He dominated at the high school level, taking the Gatorade Player of the Year honors, averaging 16.1 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game and is now starring for Duke basketball. He continued to make waves this summer after […]

Ben Simmons’ clean bill of health to start 2024-25 took a turn for the worse on Sunday. The three-time All-Star exited the Brooklyn Nets’ 100-92 loss to the Orlando Magic due to a knee contusion and did not return. Simmons logged 11 minutes during the defeat, finishing scoreless on one shot attempt with five assists. […]

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick in the NBA as we head towards this next matchup in the Western Conference. The Los Angeles Lakers (12-8) will take on the Minnesota Timberwolves (9-10) in their first meeting since both teams’ season opener. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Lakers-Timberwolves prediction […]

If Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler is on the move this season, rumors have already circulated about two potential suitors in the Houston Rockets and the Dallas Mavericks. Both could be one star away from becoming championship contenders. As Heat guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. ramps back up from an ankle injury, many wonder if Butler […]

In their quest to repeat as NBA Champions, the Boston Celtics have been clinical in their offensive approach. Boston creates and exploits mismatches, often leading to a high volume of three-pointers. In Boston’s matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Celtics continually targeted Cavs guard Darius Garland on defense as a mismatch. However, instead of shielding […]

Jimmy Butler has yet to sign a new deal with the Miami Heat and has a player option next summer, which has ramped up the trade rumors surrounding the veteran. And while the Brooklyn Nets were previously seen as a potential suitor for Butler, that’s not the case anymore. Via HoopsHype: “Towards the start of […]

Jonathan Kuminga came into the season not having a rookie contract extension signed, as it looks like both he and the Golden State Warriors could come to common ground on a price. Kuminga was looking for a certain amount, but he was only willing to lower the price by around $175 million, according to HoopsHype. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers continue to be in trade rumors as the season progresses, and all the signs point to them being interested in improving their frontcourt. There have been several players linked to the Lakers, but the one that has stayed the most consistent is Jonas Valanciunas. With the Lakers having players such as […]

After beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-116, Houston Rockets’ Tari Eason and teammates celebrated by dancing to rapper Kendrick Lamar’s hit song “Not Like Us” Sunday night. Following the Rockets’ 122-115 overtime win against the Philadelphia 76ers, Houston captured its third consecutive win. After the game, Eason went live on his Instagram, per RocketsMuse’s X, […]

Los Angeles Lakers fans were hoping for a get-right game against the lowly Utah Jazz (4-16) on Sunday night, but they watched as their squad barely escaped the Delta Center with a 105-104 win. Actually, if not for head coach Will Hardy’s decision to call a timeout in the closing seconds of the contest, it […]

James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers have won eight straight games at home, the longest active streak in the NBA. In their most recent win against the Denver Nuggets, Harden stole the show with a dazzling move in the fourth quarter that brought back fond memories for a lot of fans. During his days […]

Victor Wembanyama scored 34 points, grabbed 14 rebounds, and dished out 11 assists in the San Antonio Spurs 127-125 victory at the Sacramento Kings, which serves as the third triple-double of his young career. It also marks a fifth win in the last six games for the Silver and Black, who now stand at 11-9. […]

James Harden’s Hall-of-Fame case keeps on growing, as he joined Stephen Curry in a very exclusive club. After Harden broke one of Curry’s records against the Washington Wizards, they’re in the same conversation. Both players are the only active players, and players in NBA history to eclipse 3,000 threes in their respective careers. Curry has […]

Boston Celtics point guard Payton Pritchard was once an afterthought on the Green Team’s bench. He now commands the attention of opposing teams across the NBA, including the first-place Cleveland Cavaliers. Although Cleveland held a four-point lead with 22 seconds to go in a Sunday night showdown with Boston, Pritchard rattled in a 3-pointer to […]

The Brooklyn Nets will battle the Chicago Bulls on Monday Night. It will be an Eastern Conference clash at the United Center as we share our NBA odds series and make a Nets-Bulls prediction and pick. The Bulls lead the head-to-head series 99-88. Recently, the Nets beat the Bulls 120-112 on November 1, 2024, at […]

The Lakers just announced a statue for Pat Riley, the architect of the generational “Showtime Lakers” dynasty that won five championships in the 1980s under Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Likewise, their fast-paced and flamboyant style along with the Lakers and Magic’s rivalry with the Celtics and Larry Bird rescued the NBA from the ratings […]

LeBron James delivered with 27 points and 14 assists, playing a crucial role in leading the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers to a narrow 105-104 victory over the Utah Jazz on Sunday night. James has the most 25-point, 10-assist games in the 3-point era, while Anthony Davis dominated with 33 points and 11 rebounds. LeBron James […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have edged out the Utah Jazz as the worst team in the Western Conference, holding a 4-17 record after two months of the regular season. While some of this losing involved bad play, a good chunk of it involved injuries to Pelicans stars Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram. For instance, Williamson […]

The Los Angeles Lakers escaped with a victory over the Utah Jazz on Sunday as coach Will Hardy called timeout to nix Collin Sexton’s game-winner that would have put them up 106-105. Meanwhile, the severely shorthanded Lakers won without D’Angelo Russell (illness), Austin Reaves (back), and Cam Reddish (illness), forcing JJ Redick to insert Gabe […]

Tanking in the NBA is at least entertaining because it involves general weirdness like Josh Green’s last-second toilet-bowl shot to lose the Hornets game against the Knicks on Thursday and hilarity like Will Hardy calling a puzzling timeout to lose the Jazz game versus the Lakers on Sunday. In the final seconds, Collin Sexton drove […]

Replicating, or even exceeding last season’s success is no doubt the goal for the Indiana Pacers. They boast the same group of core players, who are again led by the Tyrese Haliburton-Pascal Siakam duo. On the sidelines, Rick Carlisle’s playbook is once more being utilized. With all the familiarity swirling about, the boat should be […]