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Jayson Tatum knows a lot of eyes will be on Saturday’s matchup between the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers. Tatum gave his thoughts on the marquee contest following the Celtics’ 123-105 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday. He dominated the 76ers defense with a 35-point outing, going 14-of-23 from the field and 5-of-11 […]

The legend of Trae Young continued to grow Thursday for the Atlanta Hawks. The veteran sharpshooter has now crossed Steve Nash territory following his big night against the Indiana Pacers. Young produced a brand-new 20-point, 15+ assist evening at State Farm Arena. The Hawks star is now tied with the NBA legend for 10th most […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the hottest teams in the NBA with a seven-game win streak that has seen them climb the Western Conference standings to the No. 2 seed. The Lakers have gotten contributions from everywhere during this stretch, but perhaps a key reason why they’ve sustained this high […]

Derrick White can’t seem to get away from losing teeth. This happened to him for the second time during the Boston Celtics’ matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night. Midway through the second quarter with the Celtics up 42-34, White took an inadvertent elbow to the face from Kelly Oubre Jr. As a result, […]

Dyson Daniels has been a defensive menace for the Hawks, and it’s put him in Defensive Player of the Year talks this season. Daniels is leading the lead in steals and deflections this season and is on a streak of recording at least two steals in nine straight games. He’s also recorded at least one […]

The Golden State Warriors watched Brandin Podziemski go down in horror on Thursday. The franchise later shared a concerning update during their contest against the Brooklyn Nets. The shooting guard left early against the Eastern Conference opponent. Warriors inside for The Athletic Anthony Slater dropped an update on what ailed “Podz.” “Brandin Podziemski: lower back […]

Russell Westbrook isn’t holding back about NBA fans who form opinions based solely on the Denver Nuggets’ national television appearances. Following Denver’s 116-110 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday, Westbrook addressed the wave of criticism that’s followed the team’s disappointing 5-9 record in nationally televised games this season. The Nuggets have formed a bad […]

The Dallas Mavericks got an optimistic injury update on wing Caleb Martin, indicating his debut will arrive soon. Ahead of Friday’s matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies, the Mavericks upgraded Martin’s status to being questionable, per team reporter Joey Mistretta. Dallas acquired the wing player from the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Quentin Grimes. He is […]

Golden State Warriors fans are reacting passionately to an offensive fouled called on Stephen Curry during the Warriors’ Thursday matchup against the Brooklyn Nets. Off a routine inbound pass, Nets’ Keon Johnson drew an offensive foul on Curry in the backcourt, which sparked various responses from fans on social media. Curry contested the controversial call, […]

Much of the crowd at Barclays Center for Thursday’s Brooklyn Nets-Golden State Warriors matchup came to see Stephen Curry. Less than halfway through the game, the two-time MVP gave them a shot to remember. Curry drained an absurd turnaround three from the logo to close the first half. STEPH CURRY IS A CHEAT CODE 🤯 […]

The Atlanta Hawks have had to do life without Jalen Johnson for the past two months after he was ruled out for the season due to a shoulder injury. Johnson was a major contributor to the team and did almost everything on the floor, and losing him left a big stain. For the first time […]

Oklahoma City Thunder veteran guard Alex Caruso has adjusted to his new environment as the team’s OG this season. After being traded from the Chicago Bulls for Josh Giddey, Caruso signed a four-year, $81 million extension with the Thunder. Suffice it to say he’s getting used to being the oldest guy on the NBA’s youngest […]

Jonathan Kuminga is nearing a return for the Golden State Warriors, which Steve Kerr provided a key update. The head coach spoke to media ahead of Thursday’s matchup with the Brooklyn Nets, per The Athletic‘s Anthony Slater. Kuminga scrimmaged on Wednesday, currently in the late stage of ankle recovery. “There was some hope he’d come […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are heating up at the right time. They earned their third straight win Wednesday night, taking down the Charlotte Hornets 125-110 behind standout performances from Anthony Edwards and  Jaden McDaniels. Edwards scored 29 points, adding six assists and hitting six three-pointers, while McDaniels matched him with 29 points, 10 rebounds and four […]

Veteran Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green did not hold back on star Knicks forward Karl-Anthony Towns. He is receiving criticism as a result of the comments he made in an appearance on his podcast with DraftKings’ Baron Davis. “Some would say he didn’t play because Jimmy was in the building…They said KAT ain’t play […]

As the Miami Heat take on the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night, the team once again features a lengthy injury report filled with key players. With the Heat’s injury woes continuing, such names as Tyler Herro, Andrew Wiggins, and others are in doubt for the contest as the team looks to snap a two-game skid. […]

Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II has been privileged to play with key figures from the greatest dynasty of this millennium. While they may not be at their very peak, the Warriors remain a threat during the 2024-25 season with Steph Curry, Draymond Green and Steve Kerr being key figures of the organization. Curry […]

The Knicks are playing much better than the Clippers now and during the season. This is a big game between the two, and both can improve their playoff positioning. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Knicks-Clippers prediction and pick. The Knicks are 40-21 and have won three last four games. Jalen […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Trail Blazers-Thunder prediction and pick. The Portland Trail Blazers (28-35) face a daunting challenge as they visit the red-hot Oklahoma City Thunder (51-12) on […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Dallas Mavericks on Friday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Grizzlies-Mavericks prediction and pick. The injury-plagued Mavericks host the Grizzlies in a battle of depleted rosters on Friday. Memphis will be without their defensive anchor Jaren […]

The Timberwolves are playing great basketball right now, while the Heat are struggling to find consistency recently. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Timberwolves-Heat prediction and pick. The Timberwolves have a 35-29 record and have three straight entering this matchup. Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle make this team go and have […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Charlotte Hornets on Friday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Cavaliers-Hornets prediction and pick. The Cleveland Cavaliers (52-10) look to extend their impressive 12-game winning streak as they visit the struggling Charlotte Hornets (14-47) on Friday, […]

These teams have had rough seasons, but the Raptors are playing slightly better than the Jazz, entering this game. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Jazz-Raptors prediction and pick. The Jazz have talent but are having a rough season, sitting at 15-47. They have lost five of their last six games […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander highlighted his team’s defense and one of the team’s unsung heroes after Wednesday’s 120-103 win against the Memphis Grizzlies. Gilgeous-Alexander’s 41 points led five players in double figures, including Jaylin Williams, whose production off the bench was worth mentioning. After the game, Gilgeous-Alexander discussed Williams’ impact. “We have so […]

LeBron James is regarded as the best basketball player in the world by many. In fact, he recently became the first player in NBA history to score 50,000 points in his career. But as stellar as his legacy is, it isn’t perfect by any means. Here are the 10 biggest stains on LeBron James’ legacy, […]

Atlanta-based retailer A Ma Maniere has been at the forefront of creating some of the more hyped Air Jordan collaborations in recent memory. The brand, priding itself on classic, timeless luxury has been putting their own twist on some of the most iconic Air Jordan silhouettes fans have grown to love. Up next, they’ll leave […]

Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren believes his teammate Isaiah Stewart deserves recognition for his defensive efforts this season. During a segment on ESPN’s NBA Today on Thursday, Duren expressed his strong support for Stewart as an All-Defense selection. “I see that about once or twice every game… He’s been like unreal this year in terms […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander saw his team return to its stifling defensive identity in Wednesday night’s 120-103 win against the Memphis Grizzlies. For Gilgeous-Alexander, the NBA’s top-ranked defense hasn’t been the same lately before the Thunder held Ja Morant and the Grizzlies’ offense to 103 points on 40.7% shooting. After the win, Gilgeous-Alexander […]

Draymond Green just couldn’t keep his birthday wish a secret. Can you really blame him? Just less than a month after the Golden State Warriors brought in Jimmy Butler, the four-time champion celebrated his 35th birthday in New York City after yet another victory—this time over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, easily […]

Los Angeles Lakers’ legend Kobe Bryant is known for many attitudes throughout his career, most recently embodying his “Black Mamba” persona at the end of his playing career and far beyond. However, fans have nostalgic memories of Kobe rocking No. 8 and flying through the air for rim-rattling dunks. It was also a time when […]

When it comes to NBA merchandise and player popularity, everything from jerseys to training cards to shoes play a big role in fan consumption. Two of the NBA’s most popular players of all-time are Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant, so it stands to reason that their merchandise will fetch top dollar on the market. Such […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has adjusted the team’s expectations as the regular season nears its final stretch. Speaking with 95.7 The Game, Kerr emphasized the importance of staying focused while acknowledging the team’s recent surge in the Western Conference standings. “I think we can move up further now given what’s transpired the […]

Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green reacted to the clash between Phoenix Suns All-Star Kevin Durant and head coach Mike Budenholzer. After Durant downplayed narratives surrounding his dispute with Budenholzer, Green gave his take on how rare it was to see his former Warriors teammate, Durant, argue with his head coach. Green explains how it […]

The last month has been a complete nightmare for the Dallas Mavericks. First, they traded away Luka Doncic, and Anthony Davis came to Dallas as part of the trade. Davis got injured during his first game with the Mavericks. Then, earlier this week, Kyrie Irving went down with an injury. He tore his ACL, and […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have more than a few problems but thankfully a leadership crisis is not on the list. Injuries top the charts as Jaren Jackson Jr., unable to corral rebounds, has taken to coaching up rookie Zach Edey lately. Jackson Jr., a two-time All-NBA Defensive Team selection, has historically anchored Memphis’ top-10 defense. Now […]

As the Philadelphia 76ers continue to limp through the 2024-25 season, they have begun to start planning for next season. Among the things to look forward to next season are the redux of the Allen Iverson-era uniforms. In an email to season-ticket holders that was shared in the Sixers’ subreddit, the Sixers essentially confirmed that […]

As Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum, among others, are on the injury report for Thursday’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers, fans are still reeling over the win against the Portland Trail Blazers. Celtics’ Derrick White and Payton Pritchard would go off in the victory leading Colin Cowherd to talk about the team and Tatum, comparing […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are expected to re-enter the Kevin Durant trade sweepstakes this offseason, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. During Thursday’s broadcast of Get Up, Windhorst named the Timberwolves as a team to watch if the Phoenix Suns explore moving the former MVP. “Another small market team to watch… The Minnesota Timberwolves,” Windhorst said. “Which […]

The Toronto Raptors are in the midst of a rebuilding season, which in NBA teams, is code name for ‘tanking.’ While the team recently traded for a new star in Brandon Ingram, it’s a move that seems more for next season as Ingram is sidelined with an ankle injury. Raptors center Jakob Poeltl has openly […]