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Anthony Davis’s injury issues are well-known. The former No. 1 overall NBA draft pick is a perennial All-NBA and All-Star selection when healthy, but it’s effectively a coin flip when he is actually healthy. The persistent ailments have resulted in major criticism and ridicule by fans and media members and have led some, like former […]

As the Miami Heat have been surrounded by rumors with Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies, the question remains of what the team will have to give up to get the talented guard. While the Heat have been linked to Morant and also superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, there is no doubt how busy the team could […]

The San Antonio Spurs have been a great success so far in the 2025-26 season, currently sitting at 27-13 despite a recent blowout road loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Spurs have still beaten Oklahoma City on three separate occasions this season, and are working Victor Wembanyama back toward his normal amount of minutes […]

The Houston Rockets played some rough basketball last week, and found themselves on a three-game losing streak, two of them being against the Portland Trail Blazers and the third being to the Sacramento Kings. If it was any time to get out of a slump, it was to start the week, and that’s what they […]

As the Portland Trail Blazers prepare to open a two-game homestand Thursday night against the Atlanta Hawks, the latest injury report delivered concerning news regarding one of the team’s top performers. The Trail Blazers (19-22) listed forward Deni Avdija as doubtful with lower back soreness on their Thursday noon injury report, casting doubt on his […]

NBA legend Carmelo Anthony strongly believes that Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry should be in the greatest-of-all-time conversation and was surprised anyone would leave him out. Last month, Anthony appeared on an episode of The Big Podcast with Shaq, where he gave his two cents on the GOAT conversation. “If you taking the GOATs […]

The Boston Celtics had a lot of turnover heading into this season, and many thought that they would somewhat struggle, especially without their best player. So far, they’re proving the doubters wrong and are one of the better teams in the Eastern Conference, led by Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, and other key players on the […]

One of the biggest storylines surrounding the Golden State Warriors this season has been the removal of Jonathan Kuminga from head coach Steve Kerr’s rotation in recent weeks. Kuminga and the Warriors appeared destined for a breakup this past offseason before they ultimately worked out a deal to bring him back for this season, but […]

As the NBA trade deadline approaches next month, the Indiana Pacers have begun casting a wide net in their search for frontcourt help, with recent outreach including a call to the Atlanta Hawks regarding center Onyeka Okongwu. Jake Fischer of The Stein Line reported this week that Indiana has contacted Atlanta to gauge the availability […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have been a mostly pleasant surprise so far this season, currently sitting at 22-17 despite a recent home loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in blowout fashion. The 76ers have seen excellent play from rookie VJ Edgecombe, and Joel Embiid and Paul George are starting to make appearances in the lineup a bit […]

Expansion has long been on the minds of NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and the NBA league office. Although domestic expansion remains on the league’s agenda, a new venture overseas in Europe is beginning to take shape, and the NBA continues to bring a new league to life. Over the years, the game of basketball has […]

The Washington Wizards recently shook things up by trading for Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young, sending out CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert in return. Unfortunately, Wizards fans will have to wait to see their new floor general take the court, as ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania reported earlier this week that Young will be […]

The Jonathan Kuminga and Golden State Warriors relationship has hit rock bottom, and with the forward finally being trade-eligible, he has requested to be moved from the team. Kuminga has seen his minutes fluctuate this season, as he went from starting, coming off the bench, and then getting DNP-CDs. Its gotten to the point where […]

On Thursday night, the Phoenix Suns will hit the floor for a road game against the Detroit Pistons as they continue their Eastern Conference road trip. The Suns are coming off a narrow loss to the Miami Heat earlier this week, in a game in which Devin Booker had a brief injury scare after an […]

The Golden State Warriors have been up and down so far on the 2025-26 NBA season, currently sitting at 22-19 ahead of Thursday night’s home game against the New York Knicks. One of the biggest storylines so far for the Warriors this year has revolved around Jonathan Kuminga, the former lottery pick who has been […]

With the NBA trade deadline closing in, the Chicago Bulls are very much a mystery. Lately, the buzz has been about Coby White and whether he is meant for greener pastures. However, ESPN’s Bobby Marks is claiming that 35-year-old big man Nikola Vucevic is the likeliest trade candidate. Right now, the Bulls have eight players whose […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are preparing for a tough challenge, as they head into Texas for a showdown with Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. As Giannis Antetokounmpo hopes for a better result today, he has also landed on the Bucks’ injury report. According to the injury report, Antetokounmpo has a left ankle sprain, which […]

As the NBA trade deadline approaches next month, the Orlando Magic are exploring a cost-saving move aimed at addressing an offseason signing that has not produced the expected return. According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, Orlando has begun gauging the market for reserve guard Tyus Jones as payroll considerations intensify. “Sources say that […]

As soon as the Memphis Grizzlies made Ja Morant available for a trade, plenty of suitors emerged. One of the quiet potential destinations could be the Phoenix Suns. NBA writer Matt Moore detailed that Phoenix has done “exploratory work” for a point guard. That was also a looming question surrounding the team heading into the […]

As the Golden State Warriors are in the dog days of their season, the team will have some business to attend to regarding young forward Jonathan Kuminga. While rumors have swirled around Kuminga and the Warriors for some time now, the latest news heavily suggests that he would like to be elsewhere. According to Shams […]

With the Miami Heat taking on the Boston Celtics on Thursday night, the hope is that Tyler Herro and the rest can lead a healthy team to earn their second straight win after beating the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday. However, as the Heat and Herro await the challenge of the Celtics, there could still be […]

As the NBA trade deadline approaches next month, speculation surrounding a potential move for Ja Morant has intensified, with the Miami Heat increasingly mentioned as a possible landing spot. Amid the growing chatter, longtime Heat insider Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel weighed in on what a Morant pursuit could signal for Miami’s […]

New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown returned to Sacramento for the first time since he was fired during the season last year, and the one thing he probably wanted was to walk out of the arena with a win. Unfortunately, the Knicks did not come close to doing that, as they lost 112-101. It […]

The Sacramento Kings stunned the New York Knicks 112-101, pulling off the biggest upset of the season. On a night that was supposed to be a Mike Brown revenge game, the Kings did the unthinkable. Coach Doug Christie was ecstatic over how his team played in the victory over New York, especially Precious Achiuwa, according […]

The New York Knicks suffered a humbling 112-101 defeat to the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night, struggling through one of their worst shooting nights of the season. The loss compounded New York’s lack of road success, dropping its record away from Madison Square Garden to 8-11. The game unraveled early. The Knicks fell behind 16-8 […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have let it be known that they’re open to trading Ja Morant, and it seems like the All-Star point guard may be ready for a fresh start as well. In his first media availability since the rumors came out, Morant was asked about the noise surrounding him, and he said that he […]

The Los Angeles Clippers’ season has started to turn, and their 119–105 win over the Washington Wizards felt like another step forward. Kawhi Leonard once again set the tone as they pushed their winning streak to four games. The Clippers still sit at 17–23 and No. 11 in the West, yet something has shifted. Head […]

After three consecutive losses to the San Antonio Spurs, the Oklahoma City Thunder brought their rivals from South Texas back to earth a bit. And Mitch Johnson gives all credit to the defending NBA champions. “We were out of place a lot,” the Spurs head coach admitted. Though San Antonio played relatively well in the […]

New York Knicks fans can finally exhale. After watching Jalen Brunson limp to the locker room during the first quarter of Wednesday night’s loss to the Sacramento Kings, the initial postgame update offers a glimmer of hope. According to The Athletic’s James L. Edwards III, Brunson was seen leaving the Golden 1 Center under his […]

A success story in the NBA never gets old. Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson’s path to the league was not paved with glowing reviews and instant minutes. His one-and-done stint with UCLA was not ideal, as he only averaged 3.3 points and 2.9 rebounds off the bench. His lone year was also made more difficult […]

The New Orleans Pelicans may be among the worst teams in the association, but their front office is not about to give up anyone for cheap. In fact, they are demanding a king’s ransom for their core players, including, but not limited to, Herb Jones. Even with Jones suffering through an injury-ravaged season that’s limited […]

The Sacramento Kings may be having another miserable campaign, but DeMar DeRozan continues to build on his impressive career. The Kings took on the New York Knicks at Golden 1 Center on Wednesday, and DeRozan achieved another milestone after passing NBA legend Kevin Garnett for 22nd place in the all-time scoring list. He did it […]

There is less than a month to go before the NBA trade deadline, and rumors of player movement are heating up with each passing day. Even more trade restrictions will be lifted come the 15th, which should speed up trade talks even further. And one player with continued loud trade buzz around him is Chicago […]

Austin Rivers delivered a cautionary message to Orlando Magic fans regarding recent discourse surrounding star forward Paolo Banchero, saying public criticism can have a tangible effect on players during the season. Rivers addressed the topic on a recent episode of Off Guard with Austin Rivers, pointing to how team success in games without a star […]

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant found himself in the middle of yet another controversy after having a heated argument with teammate Vince Williams Jr. The Grizzlies were practicing ahead of their game against the Orlando Magic in Berlin when Morant and Williams butt heads. An NBA fan page, which has gotten popular for lip-reading, posted […]

The Dallas Mavericks watched Cooper Flagg grab his ankle in agony, ultimately exiting against the Denver Nuggets. Daniel Gafford followed him in quick fashion with his own similar ailment. Gafford endured a right ankle sprain, per Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. He joins Flagg in not returning for the rest of the night. Although the first […]

The Utah Jazz fell short against the Chicago Bulls, 128-126, at United Center on Wednesday, with Nikola Vucevic sinking the game-winning basket. The Jazz still had a chance to grab the victory, but Keyonte George missed his three-point attempt. They fell to 14-26. The loss spoiled the strong performance of Brice Sensabaugh, who exploded for […]

The New York Knicks are in the middle of a West Coast trip, but head coach Mike Brown is in a familiar place Wednesday night. With the Knicks playing the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Brown got a heartwarming treatment from fans inside the building. After getting introduced as New York’s head […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers played their most complete game of the season, blowing out the Philadelphia 76ers on the road 133-107, but two players couldn’t cross the finish line on Wednesday. Darius Garland injured his right foot, while Sam Merrill reaggravated an injury on his right hand, meaning the Cavs will likely be shorthanded in the […]