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Luka Doncic surpassed Wilt Chamberlain and James Harden for sole possession of seventh place on the all-time triple-doubles list on Saturday night. Doncic recorded 30 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists for the triple-double, adding four steals as well in the Dallas Mavericks’ 125-118 victory over the Toronto Raptors. It was a stellar effort from […]

MIAMI – After the Miami Heat monstrously beat the Los Angeles Lakers last Wednesday, they won their second straight impressively against the Phoenix Suns Saturday night to start a back-to-back, 121-111. After a bounce-back performance from Heat star Bam Adebayo, he stacked another powerful performance after a relatively cold start to the season as he […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are returning home on Sunday against the Portland Trail Blazers after a road trip that saw them finish 1-4. During their most recent loss against the Atlanta Hawks, they lost on a Trae Young game winner. As the Lakers return home against the Blazers, they’re going to be monitoring LeBron James […]

The Golden State Warriors are coming off a a big, 107-90 loss against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday, and they lost both Andrew Wiggins and Moses Moody during the game due to injury. The Warriors have a rematch against the Wolves on Sunday, and ahead of that game both Wiggins and Moody got status updates. […]

The NBA season continues and we have a tilt between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Golden State Warriors on Sunday.  It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Timberwolves-Warriors prediction and pick. The matchup between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors on Sunday promises to be a thrilling contest. The Timberwolves (12-10) […]

New Orleans Pelicans star forward Brandon Ingram has been ruled out for the remainder of Saturday night’s game at home against the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder due to a lower-body injury. “Brandon Ingram (left ankle) will not return to tonight’s game,” the Pelicans announced via their official X (formerly Twitter) account. Ingram appeared to suffer […]

For San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama, playing alongside a 12-time All-Star, Chris Paul, has many benefits, as Gilbert Arenas noted recently. Spurs veteran DeMar DeRozan surpassed 24,000 career points, but for Arenas, it’s Paul who will impact Wembanyama most. In a recent episode of Gil’s Arena, the former NBA star talked about CP’s influence. […]

MIAMI – Before the Miami Heat took on the Phoenix Suns to start a tough back-to-back this weekend, head coach Erik Spoelstra spoke about Nikola Jovic and the recent lack of playing time. Jovic would admit his frustration after Friday’s practice but made sure to mention how he’s using the opportunity to better himself. The […]

The Orlando Magic face a significant challenge after forward Franz Wagner sustained a torn right oblique during Friday’s 102-94 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, as reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania. Wagner’s injury is particularly concerning as it mirrors the same injury keeping Paolo Banchero sidelined since late October. With both stars out indefinitely, the Magic […]

In his third year as the head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, Chauncey Billups is on track for another losing season. Currently owning one of the worst records in the league, the Trail Blazers have suffered through another disappointing campaign a quarter of the way through 2024-2025. While there have been many reasons Billups’ […]

Basketball sneakers are a great form of sports memorabilia. Furthermore, they also help deepen the connection between the players and their hardcore fans. While basketball sneakers come nearly every year, there’s no doubt that an athlete’s first signature shoe is always special. As a result, it’s worth taking the time to look back at some […]

It’s hard to believe Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams is only in his third NBA season. After ascending to averaging nearly 20+ points in 2023-24, he crossed that threshold this season (21.7) while averaging career highs in rebounds (6.1), assists (5.0), steals (2.0), and blocks (0.9) per game. Still, Williams talked about his personal […]

As the Memphis Grizzlies prepare to face the Boston Celtics on Saturday night at TD Garden, Marcus Smart’s recent reflections on the trade that sent him to Memphis during the 2023 offseason have drawn significant attention. Smart’s comments, made to Bobby Manning of Celtics on CLNS, offer a candid perspective on the transaction that ultimately […]

BOSTON — Once Boston Celtics fans step into TD Garden, they’re not known for their hospitality. Opposing players and coaches are always booed, but the crowd might have to make an exception on Saturday night when former Celtic Marcus Smart comes to town. Smart’s homecoming in Boston is expected to be such a spectacle that […]

The Orlando Magic will be without both of their star players for the time being. Already without Paolo Banchero, the Magic were dealt a brutal update on Saturday as Franz Wagner will now be out indefinitely with a torn oblique, per Shams Charania of ESPN. Just in: Orlando Magic star forward Franz Wagner has suffered […]

Through the first quarter of the 2024-2025 NBA season, the Orlando Magic have been one of the biggest surprises early in the year. Despite losing star forward Paolo Banchero to an oblique injury, the Magic boast a 16-9 record through the first 25 games of the year. With legitimate title aspirations just around the corner, […]

The Washington Wizards (2-18) have the best-kept secret in the NBA. It’s so under the radar that only the most passionate die-hard fans would have any clue about it, and it involves Washington’s 10th overall pick in 2022. The Wizards’ G League affiliate, named the Capital City Go-Go (8-3), is one of the best teams […]

The Denver Nuggets visit the Washington Wizards on Saturday night. Aaron Gordon is on the injury report alongside Jamal Murray, with Gordon listed as probable and Murray as questionable. Gordon is dealing with a right calf strain, while Murray has inflammation in his right hamstring after going for 19 points against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Here’s […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ frontcourt is nearing full strength for the first time this season. After welcoming back Day’Ron Sharpe earlier this week, Dorian Finney-Smith will return to the lineup on Sunday vs. the Milwaukee Bucks. Finney-Smith has missed six of Brooklyn’s last seven games due to a left ankle sprain he initially sustained in early […]

The Orlando Magic concluded their road trip with a 102-94 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night, finishing the stretch with a 3-2 record. Despite the loss, forward Franz Wagner continues to shine with a historic scoring stretch, solidifying his place among Magic legends. Wagner led all scorers with 30 points, adding five rebounds, […]

The Orlando Magic concluded their five-game road trip with a 102-94 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night, finishing the stretch with a 3-2 record. The loss brought the Magic’s season record to 16-9 as they prepare to return home for a matchup against the Phoenix Suns (12-9) on Sunday night at the KIA […]

The Dallas Mavericks and Toronto Raptors will go head-to-head on Saturday night. The Raptors are hoping to upset a scorching hot Mavericks team that has won six consecutive games. Injuries could significantly impact the contest, though. The Mavericks are dealing with injury concerns of their own, but Toronto’s injury report is especially uncertain. Jakob Poeltl […]

As the Golden State Warriors lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves, 107-90, making it six defeats in the last seven games, head coach Steve Kerr spoke after to talk about the culprit of their struggles. As the Warriors head coach will continue to figure out the right rotations, it didn’t pan out Friday night, resulting in […]

The Memphis Grizzles are set to play the Boston Celtics on the road on Saturday night. The game could give Marcus Smart an opportunity to play against his former team, but will the Grizzlies guard be available? Smart is dealing with a right ankle sprain. He has been productive when healthy, but injuries have played […]

Looking to obtain a winning record for the fourth time in 2024-2025, the Miami Heat host the Phoenix Suns on Saturday night in the second game of their current home stand. Star forward Jimmy Butler’s ongoing knee issue has kept him on the injury report, threatening his availability once again. Here is everything we know […]

The New York Knicks (14-8) are set to close out their four-game homestand with a matchup against the Detroit Pistons (9-15) on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden. Riding a four-game win streak, the Knicks are aiming to secure a perfect homestand. However, the availability of star guard Jalen Brunson remains uncertain as he continues […]

As the Miami Heat host the Phoenix Suns on Saturday in the start of a back-to-back at home, fans have been wondering about the absence of young star Nikola Jovic. With the Heat coming off a monstrous win over the Los Angeles Lakers, there has been a question of whether the Serbian-born forward will appear […]

The Brooklyn Nets are among the worst rebounding teams in the NBA. Jordi Fernandez’s squad ranks 26th in defensive rebounding percentage this season, a deficiency that has played a significant role in their 23rd-ranked defense. Brooklyn hopes Day’Ron Sharpe’s return from a hamstring injury could help mitigate those struggles. “Rebounding,” Fernandez replied when asked about […]

All-Star Anthony Edwards, Mike Conley, and the Minnesota Timberwolves won their fourth consecutive game on Friday, beating the Golden State Warriors 107-90. After Conley signaled the Timberwolves’ regular-season turnaround following Minnesota’s 28-point blowout win against the Los Angeles Clippers (108-80), Edwards and Conley led their team to another lopsided victory. After the game, Anthony talked […]

The Dallas Mavericks will play the Toronto Raptors on the road in a Saturday night clash. Although Luka Doncic and Klay Thompson have returned from injury, Dallas still has some uncertainty on the injury report. Naji Marshall will remain out due to an illness on Saturday night, while Jaden Hardy is listed as doubtful as […]

After a hot start to the season, the Golden State Warriors are looking for a spark to get them back on the right track. And while Stephen Curry playing up to his potential will go a long way, the Warriors have made a drastic change by moving Draymond Green to the bench in favor of […]

With the 2024-2025 NBA season reaching its first quarter mark, trade rumors are continuing to heat up as teams begin to develop their identities. Sacramento Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox has been considered a name to watch ahead of the trade deadline and is now favored to land with the Orlando Magic if he is […]

The Golden State Warriors entered Friday night’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves losers of five of their last six games. Head coach Steve Kerr started Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga over Draymond Green, shaking up his starting lineup in hopes of giving his team an edge. Ultimately, the Timberwolves defeated Golden State in a blowout, 107-90. After […]

BOSTON — Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday still loves the Milwaukee Bucks. He spent three seasons with them and even lifted his first Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy at Fiserv Forum in downtown Milwaukee. Ironically, that love for the Bucks also fueled his competitive fire on Friday night, when the C’s beat their midwestern foe 111-105 […]

The NBA season continues and we have a tilt between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Boston Celtics on Saturday.  It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Grizzlies-Celtics prediction and pick. The Boston Celtics will host the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday in what promises to be an exciting matchup. The Celtics, boasting a […]

The NBA season continues and we have a tilt between the Dallas Mavericks and the Toronto Raptors on Saturday.  It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Mavericks-Raptors prediction and pick. The Dallas Mavericks (15-8) are set to face the Toronto Raptors (7-16) on Saturday aiming for their seventh consecutive victory. The Mavericks, […]

Oklahoma City Thunder prospect and son of longtime Syracuse basketball head coach Jim Boeheim, Buddy Boeheim, helped seal the Oklahoma City Blue’s 98-94 win against the Mexico City Capitanes. He drained his sixth 3-pointer to extend the Blue’s lead to four (95-91) with 1:10 left, finishing with 18 points on 6-of-12 attempts from behind the […]

Draymond Green may have returned to the Golden State Warriors’ active roster on Friday night in their 107-90 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, but it wasn’t in his usual role. Returning from a two-game absence due to a calf injury, Green came off the bench — with the Warriors prioritizing Jonathan Kuminga after coming off […]

The Boston Celtics, until further notice, remain the team to beat for the 2024-25 NBA championship, and on Friday night, they continued to show why this is the case. Thanks to another stellar outing from Jayson Tatum, the Celtics managed to take home a 111-105 victory over a Milwaukee Bucks team that has been surging […]