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The Golden State Warriors are intensifying their pursuit of frontcourt help ahead of the February 6 trade deadline, prioritizing players like Nikola Vucevic of the Chicago Bulls and Myles Turner of the Indiana Pacers. According to NBA insider Brett Siegel, the Warriors have expanded their list of trade targets in an effort to solidify their […]

Pusha T’s track “Popular Demand (Popeyes)” has resurfaced, reigniting speculation about a possible connection between LeBron James and social media influencer YesJulz. In the song’s first verse, Pusha T references a woman resembling Madonna and alludes to her involvement with “Bron-Bron.” While no names are explicitly mentioned, fans quickly drew connections, linking the lyrics to […]

Being publicly called out is one of the worst situations for any professional. Everyone looks at you for the wrong reasons, and the ridicule is ramped up to a different level. These scoldings take different forms, but the message was clear after the New Orleans Pelicans addressed some issues with Zion Williamson. The standard was […]

NBA legend Carmelo Anthony did not hold back in expressing his disappointment with New Orleans Pelicans star forward Zion Williamson. His criticism arose after Williamson poorly handled things while the team struggled with a dismal 9-32 record. After missing almost 27 games due to injuries, Williamson finally returned. However, his return was overshadowed by a […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have been a solid team throughout the season, even without Kawhi Leonard. Now, it seems like they want to make upgrades to their roster, most notably in the frontcourt. With a few tradeable assets on their team, there’s a chance that they can actually make a move, according to Brett Siegel […]

During the last several years, the Charlotte Hornets have lurched their way through poor management decisions, poor play and poor health. The 2024-25 NBA season was supposed to mark a noticeable shift for the franchise. A playoff berth was never a plausible goal, but first-year head coach Charles Lee imbued the Spectrum Center with something […]

With Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler making his possible return Friday when the team hosts the Denver Nuggets, the drama has only amplified every day for the past several weeks. Besides contract disputes, one of Butler’s grievances has been his role with the offense which has received interesting details by ESPN that mention Phoenix Suns […]

The Dallas Mavericks were in the middle of an up and down 2023-24 season before acquiring PJ Washington and Daniel Gafford before last season’s trade deadline. Dallas ended up finishing the season strong and they ultimately made an NBA Finals run. With the Mavs having yet to play up to their expectations this season, although […]

The New York Knicks host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. Star center Karl Anthony-Towns (thumb) is listed as questionable on the injury report. The four-time All-Star missed the Knicks’ 125-119 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday, leaving Jalen Brunson (38 points) the brunt of the scoring load. Here’s everything we know about Towns’ […]

As Brooklyn Nets star Cam Johnson has been mentioned in trade rumors, the one team he could be linked to is the No. 1 team in the Eastern Conference the Cleveland Cavaliers. While the Golden State Warriors were originally connected to Johnson, the latest report from ClutchPoints’ NBA insider Brett Siegel suggests that the Cavs […]

The Toronto Raptors have been one of the worst teams in the NBA, while the Milwaukee Bucks have been playing great basketball recently coming into today’s game. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Raptors-Bucks prediction and pick. The Raptors have struggled this season and enter the game with a 10-31 record. […]

The Memphis Grizzlies will be facing the San Antonio Spurs, and one of their key players’ availability is up in the air. Ja Morant is listed on the injury report with right foot soreness, as he’s been dealing with stuff on and off this season. When Morant is on the floor, the Grizzlies are one […]

The Nuggets have been red-hot recently entering this matchup, while the Heat have had issues with consistency all season. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Nuggets-Heat prediction and pick. The Nuggets have been red-hot recently, entering this game against the Heat with a 24-16 record and having won five of their […]

With Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler possibly making a return Friday night when the team hosts the Denver Nuggets, a recent report from ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne indicates that the drama will amplify like never before. As Butler is off the injury report for Friday’s game, he comes off a seven-game suspension due to “conduct detrimental […]

Willie Green’s net worth in 2025 is $5 million. Green is the head coach of the New Orleans Pelicans of the NBA. As an assistant coach, Green won a pair of NBA championships with the Golden State Warriors. He is also a former basketball player who had stopovers with the Philadelphia 76ers, New Orleans Hornets, […]

The Milwaukee Bucks (22-17) continue their four-game homestand with a matchup against the Toronto Raptors (10-31) on Friday night. In the latest injury report, the Bucks listed Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton as probable. Antetokounmpo is managing right patella tendinopathy, while Middleton continues to address bilateral ankle injury issues. The Bucks enter the game on […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have hoped to get Joel Embiid back in action as he battles a foot injury. Unfortunately, the big man suffered a setback in his troublesome left knee that will sideline him for at least three more games. The medical update from the 76ers reads as follows: “Joel Embiid participated in an on-court […]

Dorian Finney-Smith’s first meeting with the Brooklyn Nets since a Dec. 29 trade may have to wait until later this season. The Los Angeles Lakers forward is doubtful for Friday’s Nets matchup due to personal reasons. Finney-Smith missed Wednesday’s 117-108 win over the Heat. It was later revealed that the 31-year-old became a father earlier this […]

Throughout his NBA career, Zion Williamson’s potential as a player has been undisputed. Unfortunately, Williamson has never been able to build on that potential while with the New Orleans Pelicans, the team that drafted him. Whether it’s been injuries, poor team building, or a lack of leadership, Williamson’s time in New Orleans has begun to […]

Less than three weeks stand between now and the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline. A total of four trades have been made following the Phoenix Suns deal to acquire big man Nick Richards, yet the biggest rumors regarding the Suns and the NBA trade market as a whole revolve around Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler. […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — A 30-2 Oklahoma City Thunder run led by All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander set the tone in Thursday’s 134-114 victory against the Cleveland Cavs. Avenging last week’s 129-122 loss against the NBA’s leading Cavs, the Thunder made the Cavs uncomfortable early and often as Cleveland never found its offensive rhythm to combat Oklahoma City’s […]

The Detroit Pistons and Indiana Pacers’ storied rivalry has penned itself another entertaining chapter. Following the Pacers’ 111-100 victory on Thursday, things got chippy, and led to Pistons forward Isaiah Stewart throwing some comedic shade at Myles Turner. Stewart, always on the frontlines in the heat of an on-court battle, couldn’t hold in his humorous […]

As the Phoenix Suns traveled to the Nation’s Capital to take on the Washington Wizards, they didn’t know that Kevin Durant would have the biggest impact. Although he didn’t score as many points as Devin Booker in the 130-123 win, it was his mindset that prevailed. For starters, Durant returned home to Washington D.C. Following […]

With Derrick Rose’s retirement, the youngest NBA MVP became another solid player to end his career without a championship. Winning a NBA title ultimately cements a player’s career. However, even some of the best players in the world fail to capture at least one. Here is a look at 10 active NBA players who deserve […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are in a tough position; at 15-24, Philly is in 11th in the Eastern Conference, and while the roster would normally indicate a contender-level team, the constant injury struggles have made it less and less likely the Sixers will be able to salvage this season. After signing Paul George in the offseason […]

Several players could have added motivation during Friday’s Los Angeles Lakers-Brooklyn Nets matchup at Crypto.com Arena. The most notable is newly acquired Nets point guard D’Angelo Russell. After missing Brooklyn’s historic 126-67 loss to the Clippers on Wednesday, Russell will be active against the Lakers. Los Angeles head coach JJ Redick expects his former point […]

The NBA world would have loved to see LeBron James and Michael Jordan play against each other. Surprisingly it actually did happen, but it was when James was a teenager, and it was also a pickup game. James recently opened up about the pickup game on the New Heights Show and shared how he felt […]

There’s no doubt that the Dallas Mavericks are proving to be a legitimate contender in the Western Conference, when their superstar trio is healthy. However, both Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic have struggled to stay healthy. On the bright side, offseason acquisitions Klay Thompson, Quentin Grimes, and Naji Marshall have been as good as advertised. […]

After winning the NBA Rookie of the Year, it has been validated that Victor Wembanyama is the next big thing. With a blue-chip prospect in their hands, the Spurs have their work cut out to build a dynasty surrounding their enormous phenom. However, having Wembanyama alone isn’t enough. In fact, the team often finds itself […]

The Dallas Mavericks are set to host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night. Kyrie Irving did not play in the Mavericks’ 119-116 defeat against the Pelicans in New Orleans on Wednesday, but will the Mavs star return on Friday? Irving is listed on the injury report as he continues to deal with a lumbar […]

When Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia took over as the majority owner, he immediately had Kevin Durant on his radar. The first-time NBA owner made an immediate impact right when he took over. The Suns made a blockbuster trade for Kevin Durant, which sent Mikal Bridges, Cameron Johnson, and four first-round picks to the Brooklyn […]

Despite moving Dennis Schroder earlier in the year, the Brooklyn Nets are expected to still be positioned as sellers ahead of the 2025 NBA trade deadline. Of the several trade candidates on their roster, breakout star Cam Johnson is expected to be at the top of the list with the most demand. While the Nets […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams noticed a difference in his team’s approach against the Cleveland Cavaliers. After a 129-122 Thunder loss to the Cavs snapped a 15-game win streak, Oklahoma City dominated its opponent eight days later at the Paycom Center in a 134-114 victory where Cleveland never stood a chance. […]

The Brooklyn Nets will visit the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night at Crypto.com Arena. Cam Johnson is questionable on the team’s injury report due to a right ankle sprain. Here’s everything we know about Johnson’s injury and playing status vs. the Lakers. *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (Get Access | Save $30)* Cam […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — In a 134-114 blowout win against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault revealed what led to his team’s emphatic 30-2 run in the first half. This led to a 43-point second quarter for the Thunder Thursday, which Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson called the matchup more than another game. […]

The San Antonio Spurs will agian face the Memphis Grizzlies two nights after playing them for the first time this season. If Devin Vassell had it his way, the Silver and Black would play Ja Morant’s squad again the game after that. And then the game after that as well. And then the game after […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Brooklyn Nets and the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Nets-Lakers prediction and pick. The Brooklyn Nets look to bounce back from their historic 126-67 loss to the Clippers when they face the Los Angeles […]

The Utah Jazz are on the road to take on the New Orleans Pelicans Friday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Jazz-Pelicans prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Jazz-Pelicans NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Jazz-Pelicans Odds Utah […]

Another noteworthy NBA rivalry may be in the making between the Detroit Pistons and the Indiana Pacers. The Pistons came up short in a tough 111-100 loss to the Pacers at Little Caesars Arena. Both teams engaged in plenty of trash talk and chippy play throughout the game. Pistons’ head coach J.B. Bickerstaff was asked […]