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LOS ANGELES – Coming into the 2024-25 season, Los Angeles Lakers guard Max Christie was perhaps the main player on the roster that could be expected to take a big leap. The No. 35 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, Christie showed flashes across two uneven seasons, but was essentially given a fresh slate […]

The Chicago Bulls have been paying a lease for a place on Lackluster Lane for a few years now, and judging by their 8-13 start to the 2024-25 NBA season, it looks like they may once again be renewing it come spring time. However, the organization is hoping that a key practice venue change will […]

As the new year approached, Nike and Air Jordan are scheduling some of their upcoming releases of retro models for the upcoming 2025 year of releases. They’ll be digging deep into their bag of tricks with this upcoming release as we’ll see another nostalgic Air Jordan colorway make a return. For the first time since […]

The Phoenix Suns (10-8) enjoyed a glorious first two weeks of the 2024-25 season. They were near the top of the league standings with an 8-1 record, courtesy of their newfound fourth-quarter prowess, and Kevin Durant looked like the MVP frontrunner. New head coach Mike Budenholzer appeared to unlock the full potential of this star-studded […]

Dennis Smith Jr. made his NBA debut with the Dallas Mavericks during the 2017-18 season. He finished fifth in NBA Rookie of the Year voting and displayed signs of promise, but he was traded to the New York Knicks after playing in 32 games with the Mavs in 2018-19. Dallas happened to have another young […]

Christmas Day is always a big celebration in the NBA and it always manages to bring an exciting slate of action featuring the top talent in the league. Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James is no stranger to the Christmas spotlight as he’s almost always a part of the main attraction. This year, he’ll be gearing […]

As the Golden State Warriors face the Phoenix Suns on Saturday night, there is still one major injury that everybody is waiting to see the final status, and that is superstar Stephen Curry. While Curry’s injury had some uncertainty before, here is everything we know about the Golden State guard’s injury. Looking at the 5:30 […]

The Milwaukee Bucks (9-9) have a ways to go before they regain their status as legitimate contenders in the Eastern Conference, but they are inching closer to that benchmark after compiling a five-game winning streak. Although Giannis Antetokounmpo did not play in Tuesday’s wild win versus the Miami Heat, he is the engine propelling this […]

The Atlanta Hawks (9-11) aim to extend their winning streak to three games as they face the Charlotte Hornets (6-13) on Saturday night. Trae Young drives the team’s recent improvement, remaining the focal point of Atlanta’s offense despite managing right Achilles tendinitis. Listed as probable for the matchup, Young continues to deliver standout performances without […]

During the Miami Heat’s big win over the Toronto Raptors Friday night, 121-111, the team saw the resurgence of their second-year star Jaime Jaquez Jr., who is coming back from an ankle injury. It was a full team effort in the victory as it was highlighted by Heat star Bam Adebayo’s triple-double, but it was […]

The Boston Celtics handled the Dallas Mavericks in the 2023-24 NBA Finals in five games. While on Twitch with Kai Cenat, Mavs superstar Kyrie Irving sounded a little salty in giving flowers to Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and the rest of the so-called superteam out of Boston. “We lost in the Finals last year, bro. […]

Hoops Hype recently named Franz Wagner as the leading candidate for NBA Cup MVP, further spotlighting the Orlando Magic star’s impressive performances during the tournament. With the Magic improving to 14-7 overall and a perfect 3-0 in East Group A following their 123-100 victory over the Brooklyn Nets, Wagner has been instrumental in their success, […]

The NBA season continues and we have a tilt between the Miami Heat and the Toronto Raptors on Sunday.  It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Heat-Raptors prediction and pick. The Miami Heat will face off against the Toronto Raptors on Sunday, December 1, in a pivotal matchup for both teams. Miami […]

Nic Claxton has not made the impact the Brooklyn Nets expected this season after signing a four-year, $97 million contract. The sixth-year center has seen an inconsistent role due to a nagging back injury. Claxton has been battling the back ailment since the summer, which he told reporters will require management throughout the season. Head […]

The Orlando Magic extended their win streak to five games with a dominant 123-100 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night in NBA Cup action. The Magic, now 14-7 on the season with a 3-0 record in East Group A, continue to impress, and veteran swingman Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has been a pivotal part of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are heading out on a four-game road trip a little short-handed. Backup center Jaxson Hayes re-aggravated an ankle injury and will miss the next two to three weeks. The Lakers are already short-handed in the frontcourt with Christian Wood and Jarred Vanderbilt yet to make their season debuts. Rookie guard Bronny […]

The Orlando Magic continued their impressive NBA Cup run with a commanding 123-100 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night. The victory, their fifth straight, improved their record to 14-7 overall and 3-0 in East Group A play. Central to the Magic’s success was the impactful play of their evolving frontcourt, featuring Wendell Carter […]

The Boston Celtics were stuck in a back-and-forth battle with the Chicago Bulls on Friday night with their NBA Cup hopes at stake. With just 8:09 remaining in the fourth quarter, the scoreboard showed 108-108 at the United Center. Then, Payton Pritchard happened. The fifth-year Celtic scored 11 points in a row, cashing three triples […]

The Atlanta Hawks’ 117-101 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers had plenty of collateral damage in NBA Cup play. The Cavs, Charlotte Hornets, Miami Heat, Brooklyn Nets, Philadelphia 76ers, and last year’s NBA Cup runners-up, the Indiana Pacers, were all eliminated from group play after the Hawks improved their record to 3-1 and clinched first place […]

MIAMI – It was a big win for the Miami Heat over the Toronto Raptors, 121-111, in their last NBA Cup group play game that ended up being a full team effort. While one of the highlights was Heat star Bam Adebayo recording his eighth career triple-double, another was also Terry Rozier with his late-game […]

These two teams, especially the 76ers, have been struggling entering this game. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a prediction and pick for the 76ers vs. Pistons. The 76ers have struggled this season. They are 3-14, and their stars have been injured. Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey have all missed time […]

The Charlotte Hornets will be without their franchise star for the foreseeable future. LaMelo Ball is dealing with a calf strain and will be re-evaluated in 2-3 weeks for the injury. This is a tough blow for Ball, who has been showing out in 2024-25. The youngster is averaging a career-high 31.1 points to go […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been struggling on defense lately. Yes, you read that correctly. The Cavs, who feature Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen on their roster, have struggled on defense. Cleveland currently has the 12th-ranked defense with a 112.0 defensive rating. That ranking is trending in the wrong direction, as they’ve been 20th overall in […]

The Orlando Magic extended their win streak to five games with a commanding 123-100 victory over the Brooklyn Nets in NBA Cup action on Friday night. The win improved Orlando’s record to 14-7 on the season and a perfect 3-0 in East Group A play, solidifying their position as a frontrunner in the tournament with […]

In a perfect world, veteran forward Kyle Kuzma would be a guiding light on a Washington Wizards team stacked with young talent. However, that’s hard for the 29-year-old to do when constantly injured. Kuzma didn’t practice on Friday and is unlikely to play in the Wizards’ next two games, via Monumental Sports Network’s Chase Hughes. […]

The NBA Summer League is an early showcase for NBA fans to get a glimpse of upcoming young players, particularly top overall picks. This should help young prospects transition better to the NBA style of play. However, as a lot of experts say, one shouldn’t put plenty of stock into the NBA Summer League. In […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 36 points led the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 101-93 win against the Los Angeles Lakers in their NBA Cup matchup Friday night. Gilgeous-Alexander has scored 28+ points in eight consecutive games, including 35+ points in his last three performances. While Isaiah Hartenstein extended his streak of double-doubles to four, SGA led the Thunder to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been skidding over the past week or so, as they have lost four of their past five games to fall to 11-8 on the season. The team was hoping that they’d be able to get some reinforcements soon, with one guy closing in on a return being center Jaxson Hayes. […]

Minnesota Timberwolves stars Julius Randle and Anthony Edwards are not afraid to jaw at opposing players. The two basketball stars were caught on a hot mic giving some trash talk to Sacramento Kings forward Jae Crowder. The Timberwolves’ duo let Crowder have it in a game with the Kings. LEAKED Audio Of Julius Randle Trash […]

The Dallas Mavericks and Utah Jazz are set to go head-to-head on Saturday night. The Mavs are fresh off a 129-114 victory over the New York Knicks, while the Jazz were defeated by the Denver Nuggets 122-103 on Wednesday. Dallas is looking to take care of business on the road in Utah, but Luka Doncic’s […]

Momentum continues to build for the Detroit Pistons as they remain undefeated in the 2024 NBA Cup. The Pistons blew out the Indiana Pacers 130-106 on the road on Friday night, which improved their NBA Cup East Group B record to 3-0. Their victory also propelled their regular season record forward to 9-12. Shooting guard […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will face the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night as they try to pick up their fourth win of the season. They need to turn things around quickly and start winning games if they want to retain their chances to make the playoffs. Fortunately, according to the latest injury update, one of their […]

Dennis Schroder has been the Brooklyn Nets’ most important player during their surprise start to 2024-25. Friday’s 123-100 loss to the Orlando Magic demonstrated how removing him could set the rebuilding squad back in its expected tanking direction. Schroder missed the matchup for personal reasons, marking his second absence of the season. Without his blend […]

The Chicago Bulls may have come up short in their bid to make it to the NBA Cup quarterfinals after suffering a 138-129 loss to the Boston Celtics on Friday night, but it wasn’t for a lack of trying. The Bulls kept it competitive until the very end, with Zach LaVine coming alive in the […]

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat beat the Toronto Raptors in their last NBA Cup group play game, 121-111, it was in part to an impeccable performance from their star center. Heat captain Bam Adebayo would record his eighth career triple-double Friday night as the last rebound he needed came from the help of teammate […]

We bring you our final betting prediction and pick for Saturday’s NBA slate as we head to the Western Conference for a familiar matchup. The Dallas Mavericks (11-8) will visit the Utah Jazz (4-14) for their third meeting of the season with the series tied 1-1. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Mavericks-Jazz prediction and […]

Tyronn Lue and the Los Angeles Clippers continued their regular season play on Friday with an NBA Cup showdown against the Minnesota Timberwolves. It was the 21st game of the season for the team without Kawhi Leonard, someone they’re hoping to have back sooner than later. Former Clippers guard Patrick Beverley dropped some news heading […]

After taking an embarrassing blowout loss to the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday, the Los Angles Lakers are looking to get back on track in NBA Cup play on Friday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Unfortunately for JJ Redick and company, they are currently trying to get the job done against one of the best […]

MIAMI – Despite the Miami Heat losing their last NBA Cup group play matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks, they finished the stage on a good note as they beat the Toronto Raptors, 121-111. Even with the victory, their chances at the NBA Cup this season comes to an end. Jimmy Butler led the team with […]