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The San Antonio Spurs have built one of the NBA’s most feared defenses. Victor Wembanyama’s MVP-level play has drawn the most attention. However, Stephon Castle’s emergence as one of the league’s top on-ball defenders has been an elite compliment to the French superstar. “[Stephon] understands his role very well. The level he’s playing at is […]

The Dallas Mavericks will be facing off against the Memphis Grizzlies, and they won’t have their star rookie on the floor for the sixth straight game, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. “The Mavericks say Cooper Flagg will miss his sixth consecutive game tonight due to a left midfoot sprain. Memphis is in Dallas on […]

Former NBA center Dwight Howard indicated Thursday that he is not ruling out a return to the league, citing veterans Al Horford and Taj Gibson as examples of longevity. Howard posted on X, formerly known as Twitter: “People like Taj Gibson & Al Horford is the reason I ain’t retired I want a farewell tour” […]

Fellow Serbian basketball product and Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic discussed Nikola Topic’s debut with the Oklahoma City Thunder ahead of Friday’s matchup at the Paycom Center. Topic addressed the media for the first time since his testicular cancer diagnosis last week. Jokic was thrilled to see Nikola begin his NBA career after such a […]

Having additional frontcourt depth, especially in lieu of an upcoming playoff run, is never a bad thing. The San Antonio Spurs fortified the frontcourt depth on their roster on Friday with the signing of veteran big man Mason Plumlee to a rest of the season contract, as per Shams Charania of ESPN. Mason Plumlee had […]

As the Miami Heat’s frustrations have grown after another disappointing loss on Thursday night to the Philadelphia 76ers, 124-117, the outing also featured the absence of a key player. Heat star Norman Powell would leave the 76ers game due to a groin injury, with head coach Erik Spoelstra giving some insight into the issue. Powell […]

Zion Williamson and James Borrego’s fate are not the only two big decisions facing the New Orleans Pelicans this offseason. Saddiq Bey will be extension-eligible in July, but the rules limit the starting salary of a veteran extension to roughly 140% of the Estimated Average Player Salary, projected to be about $21 million annually. That […]

The Atlanta Hawks experienced a sharp surge in ticket prices after announcing their upcoming “Magic City Night” promotion in collaboration with Magic City. According to Yahoo Sports, the average list price for the Hawks’ March 16 home game rose approximately 300 percent following the team’s social media announcement of the partnership. Yahoo Sports shared on […]

The Phoenix Suns have been without Devin Booker for the past four games as he’s been dealing with a hip strain injury he suffered in the team’s 121-94 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on February 19. However, his latest update reveals he could return soon. Reports indicate that the 29-year-old guard is expected to […]

NBA Hall of Famer Ben Wallace supports comparisons between himself and Isaiah Stewart, adding further validation to the young forward’s emergence during the Detroit Pistons’ standout season. In a recent interview with Vincent Goodwill of ESPN, Wallace addressed the similarities many have drawn between his Hall of Fame career and Stewart’s evolving role in Detroit’s […]

Few buildings in the world have become as iconic as the original Fabulous Forum, now known as the Kia Forum or just “The Forum,” hosting countless legends during its years of operation. Drawing stars from all over Los Angeles and hosting the Los Angeles Lakers, fans were always in for a show whenever attending The […]

The Atlanta Hawks’ unexpected collaboration with Magic City drew national attention this week, and former NBA guard Lou Williams fully supported the partnership. Williams spoke during Friday’s episode of Run It Back, calling the partnership a genuine celebration of Atlanta culture. “We’re working some details out but I’m in full support of this. Shout out […]

With the Miami Heat losing to the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night, 124-117, it stalls the team once again in their main goal of climbing the standings to avoid the play-in tournament. There’s no denying that Heat star Bam Adebayo is sick and tired of being in the play-in tournament, as he made his thoughts […]

New York Knicks’ reigning ‘Clutch Player of the Year’ Jalen Brunson has already established himself as a top talent in the NBA, earning the title of captain and playing in the world’s most famous arena. However, long before Brunson was the king of the Big Apple, he carved a legendary career as one of the […]

The Denver Nuggets travel to Paycom Center to face the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday, coming into the game with a win over the Boston Celtics. The Thunder lost last time around to Cade Cunningham’s Detroit Pistons but are themselves looking forward to the return of talisman Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The same cannot be said entirely […]

The Orlando Magic squandered a 19-point second-half lead Thursday night in a 113-108 loss to the Houston Rockets, and veteran guard Jevon Carter did not mince words afterward. Carter, who signed with the Magic in early February following his release from the Chicago Bulls, called out what he described as “selfish” play as Orlando let […]

It has already been three weeks since a very eventful NBA trade deadline unfolded in the aftermath of the Milwaukee Bucks playing coy on trade talks centered around Giannis Antetokounmpo. Once the Bucks took their superstar off the market, several notable players like Anthony Davis, Ivica Zubac, Coby White, and Jonathan Kuminga found themselves on […]

There’s just no getting around it. It is the worst of times for the Chicago Bulls. On Thursday, they finished February without a win, falling to the Portland Trail Blazers 121-112. The Bulls’ losing streak is at 11, and they are five games shy of the franchise record of 16 set in 2001. On Friday, […]

As Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gears up for his return ahead of facing the Denver Nuggets, Oklahoma City Thunder’s Jalen Williams is entering the final stages of recovering from a right hamstring injury. After missing the first 19 games of the regular season recovering from wrist surgery, Williams’ hamstring injury carried through the All-Star break after he […]

The Orlando Magic continue their chase for the NBA Playoffs as they currently sit at seventh in the Eastern Conference standings. Despite all the highs and lows of the season thus far, franchise star Paolo Banchero has remained as their consistent leader on both ends of the floor. Always paying attention to the details, Banchero’s […]

The Orlando Magic fell 113-108 to the Houston Rockets on Thursday night after surrendering a 19-point second-half lead, but Desmond Bane’s historic February continued despite the defeat. Bane scored 30 points, adding six rebounds, four assists and two steals in 38 minutes. He shot 12-for-19 from the field and 6-for-10 from 3-point range without attempting […]

PHOENIX– Accountability is a phrase thrown around in the NBA, and one that the Phoenix Suns and head coach Jordan Ott understand completely. “It starts with me,” Ott said when asked pregame on Thursday what goes into holding players accountable. “That was our challenge to the group postgame (on Tuesday vs Celtics). Look internally; are […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers were rolling over the past few weeks with the new additions they acquired at the trade deadline, and then James Harden went down with a thumb fracture. Days later, Keon Ellis now has an injury to his finger, according to Brett Siegel of Clutch Points. “Cavs guard Keon Ellis has a non-displaced […]

PHOENIX– Before Rasheer Fleming’s NBA campaign kicked off, he wanted to guard one player. “LeBron James,” Fleming said emphatically during a Phoenix Suns fan event before the season began. Although the Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix have squared off three times, Fleming never had the chance to routinely guard James or Doncic. He’s spent those […]

Victor Wembanyama has a chance to become the NBA’s youngest-ever MVP during his third season. While he feels the San Antonio Spurs’ success is his strongest argument, he knows he’ll have to elevate his individual performance the rest of the way to separate himself. “I know I’m in the MVP conversation. Of course, it’s one […]

The Los Angeles Lakers found themselves in another tight game at the end, this time against the Phoenix Suns. They lost their matchup earlier in the week against the Orlando Magic after a botched final play between Luka Doncic and LeBron James. Against the Suns, they had a chance to take the win again with […]

Make it 11 in a row for the San Antonio Spurs, who defeated the Brooklyn Nets 126-110 on Thursday, completing an undefeated February. The streak began after a 111-106 loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Jan. 31, and the Spurs did not drop a game throughout the month. The 11-0 February is only the third […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder (45-15) are set to host the Denver Nuggets (37-22) for a blockbuster Northwest Division clash at Paycom Center on Friday night. Denver arrives boasting the NBA’s No. 1 offense (120.7 offensive rating), while Oklahoma City counters with the league’s most suffocating defense (106.4 defensive rating). However, all eyes are on the […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are on the road to take on the Detroit Pistons on Friday night. James Harden is considered questionable with a fractured right thumb, and Donovan Mitchell will miss his second straight game. The Cavs have a lengthy injury report, with Keon Ellis, Dennis Schroder, Dean Wade, and Max Strus all listed. Here’s […]

The Eastern Conference was supposed to be the Land of Opportunity this season, and while teams like the powerhouse Detroit Pistons and emerging Toronto Raptors have definitely capitalized, the Miami Heat (31-29) appear to be stuck in no man’s land. Erik Spoelstra’s squad is currently positioned to compete in the NBA Play-In Tournament for a […]

Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton tempted the basketball gods and karma when he reportedly complained that the team is trying to turn him into a version of lob threat/rim-runner Clint Capela. Less than 48 hours later, he paid dearly for those alleged locker-room remarks. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft […]

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered their third straight defeat after falling short against the Phoenix Suns, 113-110, at Mortgage Matchup Center on Thursday. Royce O’Neale was the unlikely hero for the depleted Suns, draining the game-winning three-pointer with 0.9 seconds left. The Lakers had the chance to send the game into overtime, but Austin Reaves […]

By now, it is pretty clear that Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, with all his moxie and swag, is never afraid to run his mouth. Even at his own coach. Edwards sank the dagger three-pointer with only 43 seconds left to lift the Timberwolves past the Los Angeles Clippers, 94-88, at Intuit Dome on Thursday. […]

ATLANTA – On Tuesday, it was all about Trae Young as the Washington Wizards faced off against the Atlanta Hawks. It was Young’s first time back in Atlanta since he was traded, and he was given the proper standing ovation throughout the night for all that he had done for the franchise the past eight […]

What a difference a year makes. Around this time last year, the entire city of Dallas was in despair after Nico Harrison inexplicably traded away Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for a package headlined by Anthony Davis. That trade was universally-panned at the time, and time has not been very kind to the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered their third consecutive defeat following their 113-110 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Thursday. The game ended in similar fashion to the team’s loss to the Orlando Magic on Tuesday as their late game execution just did not come through. When asked after the game where the Lakers’ frustration stands, […]

The  Los Angeles Lakers are in a slump. They have just not looked great of late, having lost their last three games and five of their previous seven. The latest was another painful one that went down to the wire, as Los Angeles got knocked off by a clutch 3-pointer by Royce O’Neale in a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics. Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain. LeBron James and Stephen Curry. Trae Young and his barber. Those are just some of the storied rivalries in the rich history of the NBA. Now, add to that esteemed list: Deandre Ayton and Clint Capela? Emphasis on the question mark. Ayton […]

Khris Middleton found himself in a different area code anew when he was part of the three-team deal at the trade deadline that sent him to the Dallas Mavericks. Middleton played only 48 games for the Washington Wizards before being shipped to the Mavericks. He has been a solid addition to Dallas, adding offensive firepower […]