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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 […]

There’s only a handful of nicknames throughout sports history that immediately make you think of a specific player. The “Sweetness” of Walter Payton, Reggie Jackson known as “Mr. October,” and the world’s baddest man Jon “Bones” Jones. In basketball, “The Black Mamba” has become the stuff of legends thanks to the late great Kobe Bryant. […]

When the Oklahoma City Thunder had their smoldering start, winning 24 of their first 25 games, it seemed like a foregone conclusion that they would return to the NBA Finals. But while the Thunder still have the best record in the league at 45-15, they have looked rockier over the past few weeks, especially with […]

The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Miami Heat on Thursday night, 124-117. In the win, Maxey led all Sixers players with 28 points, albeit on a poor 9-for-25 from the floor. Nevertheless, the 76ers’ guard made history, passing Allen Iverson for the most triples made in franchise history. Entering the game, he had knocked down 882 […]

The Phoenix Suns prevented a three-game losing skid on Thursday, and they have Royce O’Neale to thank a lot for it. O’Neale knocked down a dagger 3-pointer with under a second left in the fourth quarter to break a tie and give Phoenix a 113-110 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers at the Mortgage Matchup […]

Whether it be by developing rookie phenom Cooper Flagg or improving their odds at the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery, the Dallas Mavericks (21-37) have their eye on the future. Following an abysmal stretch that has seen them lose 11 out of their last 13 games, they no longer have realistic playoff hopes for this season. […]

The Miami Heat put up a valiant effort in the second half, but ultimately failed to get the job done, falling to the Philadelphia 76ers, 124-117, at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Thursday. The Heat climbed back from a 16-point deficit at halftime to steal the lead, 81-80, midway through the third quarter. The 76ers wrested […]

As Dallas Mavericks franchise star Kyrie Irving continues to rehab from injury, the fan base and his teammates anxiously await his return to the court. In joining No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg, the Mavericks have a chance to see results quickly given the pedigree of their organization. Balance will be the key to their […]

The best cliches span sports for a reason, especially those about defense. Unique comparisons and analogies follow closely behind. With the NFL Combine coming up soon, James Borrego brought up some Hall of Fame legends when talking about how Herb Jones and Draymond Green control a game. Zion Williamson got a mention to explain how […]

Kevin Durant is undeniably one of the greatest basketball players to ever grace an NBA court. On Thursday, his Houston Rockets squared off against the Magic in Orlando. Durant, even at 37 years old, showed the world that he hasn’t lost a step. KD dropped a 40-burger on the Magic, as the Rockets won 113-108. […]

The Houston Rockets defeated the Orlando Magic in a tight contest, 113-108, at Kia Center on Thursday. The win, however, could be costly, as Jabari Smith Jr. exited the game in the closing minutes due to what seemed like an ankle injury. Smith finished with 13 points on 6-of-7 shooting in 29 minutes. In a […]

With Cooper Flagg making a lot of headway quickly, it was not too surprising that the Dallas Mavericks decided to part ways with Anthony Davis, as the team felt that it could build around the rookie forward instead. Davis only played 29 games in his brief and injury-plagued stint with the Mavericks. He was traded […]

With the Utah Jazz already on the NBA’s radar, fans have been eagerly awaiting the latest injury update on star forward Lauri Markkanen. An MRI revealed that the 2023 All-Star and Most Improved Player of the Year has “symptomatic hip impingement with associated inflammation and bone bruise,” according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. He also twisted […]

The Dallas Mavericks are having a challenging campaign, but there are still some things to be thankful for. For one, Cooper Flagg has been as good as advertised, and the Mavericks have decided to make him the team’s centerpiece. The 20-year-old rookie has already set multiple records in his young career, and he will only […]

The Milwaukee Bucks (26-31) count on Bobby Portis Jr. to bring energy on a nightly basis, especially while franchise keystone Giannis Antetokounmpo recovers from a calf injury. Sometimes, though, it is hard to turn off such intensity. He remained dialed-in during a historic and mystifying game of Rock, Paper, Scissors. The veteran forward went toe-to-toe […]

The math says Zion Williamson’s walking-wounded New Orleans Pelicans have virtually no chance of reaching the NBA Play-In Tournament. Dejounte Murray says otherwise. After missing 13 months recovering from a ruptured Achilles tendon, Murray made his season debut Tuesday and promptly took to social media with some bold declarations. There will be no quit in […]

The Charlotte Hornets have made great strides towards becoming a playoff team, and a significant reason for that is Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel. Led by their Rookie of the Year candidate, the Hornets have climbed up the Eastern Conference standings. Kneuppel had been one of the best rookies in the league this season, and came […]

There’s little debate that Victor Wembanyama has grown into one of the NBA’s top players in his third season. The 23-year-old’s monstrous production has elevated the San Antonio Spurs to legitimate contender status. Is it enough to make him the league’s youngest MVP of all time? Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson thinks so. “He’s as […]

The Miami Heat will have to try to beat the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday without their top scorer, as Norman Powell was forced to exit early due to a groin injury. Powell, who was a late addition to the injury report, finished with three points on 1-of-5 shooting, three rebounds, and two assists. According to […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards is having another stellar campaign, showing yet again why many consider him to be the face of the NBA. While he has scoffed at the label, Edwards cannot simply ignore the impact he has on the league, especially among the fans. Edwards’ electrifying style and colorful personality have made him […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are taking on the Miami Heat on Thursday. During the contest, star guard Tyrese Maxey made franchise history by surpassing one of Allen Iverson’s team records. After nailing a three-pointer late in the first quarter, Maxey surpassed Iverson’s three-point record for the 76ers. Iverson initially held the record with 885 made three-pointers […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is having a solid year by his own standards, but he’ll be the first to value his team’s success over personal accolades. As the Bucks hope to improve from their 11-spot in the Eastern standings, Antetokounmpo has been hard at work in the gym looking to better himself for the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies agreed to a contract buyout with veteran wing Kyle Anderson, leaving them with an open roster spot once the transaction goes through. In advance of the buyout clearing, the Grizzlies opted to bring in a veteran of their own with the agreed-upon signing of Taj Gibson for their open roster spot, as […]

After missing the previous nine games due to an abdominal strain, Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will make his return for Friday’s matchup against fellow MVP candidate Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. In a Western Conference semifinals rematch, this year’s leading MVP candidates Gilgeous-Alexander and Jokic will square off at the Paycom Center. The […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are bringing back a familiar face this week after agreeing to sign Kyle Anderson after the veteran forward agreed to a contract buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies, as per Shams Charania of ESPN. Anderson was a productive role player for the Timberwolves during the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons before being traded to […]

On Tuesday, the Los Angeles Lakers took their second straight loss with a home defeat at the hands of the Orlando Magic. Luka Doncic had a chance to win this one late, but ended up picking up his dribble and passing the ball to teammate LeBron James, who saw his desperation heave miss off the […]

Participating in his first NBA All-Star Weekend, Jaylon Tyson was at the free-throw line during the Rising Stars Game when his Cleveland Cavaliers teammate Donovan Mitchell literally announced his presence, yelling at him as he walked to the front row of Crypto.com Arena. Trying to concentrate on making the shot, the 23-year-old refocused after a […]

The San Antonio Spurs have a passionate and dedicated fanbase at home, but the franchise continues to get an immense amount of love and support for their road games thanks in large part to the larger than life figure that is Victor Wembanyama. Since being drafted, Wembanyama has brought out the biggest and loudest of […]

The NBA All-Star Game will be hosted by the Phoenix Suns in 2027, and owner Mat Ishbia is working hard to get players more interested in competing. He wants stars to compete in the three-point and the slam dunk contests like they used to. So, one way he might try to entice players to compete […]

Earlier on Thursday, the NBA announced that it was fining Minnesota Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards a sum of $25,000 for throwing the game ball with force into the spectator stands at halftime of the matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers. The incident occurred during Tuesday’s 124-121 road victory over Portland, in which ANT scored a game-high […]

Following the Los Angeles Lakers’ loss to the Orlando Magic on Tuesday, Deandre Ayton was overheard lamenting the team seemingly putting him in a Clint Capela-like role. Capela, who is currently playing for the Houston Rockets, has built his career off being a rim-running big man who did the dirty work on the glass and […]

The Orlando Magic pulled off an amazing 110-109 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. Almost immediately after the victory, Desmond Bane was seen tossing the game ball into the stands. With Orlando preparing for a game against the Houston Rockets on Thursday, the league announced it is fining Bane for his actions. Reports […]

Oklahoma City Thunder center Jaylin Williams had a career night in Wednesday’s 124-116 loss to the Detroit Pistons. He finished with a career-high 30 points on 9-of-14 shooting, including five threes, 11 rebounds, four assists, one block, and one steal. After Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault commended Williams’ toughness after the back-up center rolled his […]

Losses are piling up while Ja Morant watches from the sidelines. Sure, the team’s 2026 NBA Draft lottery odds are improving, but it would be easy for the FedEx Forum’smost loyal fans to mentally check out for the rest of the season. They should not, for the same reasons Tuomas Iisalo cannot. The Memphis Grizzlies […]

The Houston Rockets have been up and down lately, picking up two wins this week over tanking opponents on the heels of their collapse against the New York Knicks over the weekend. During Wednesday’s win over the Sacramento Kings, Rockets guard Reed Sheppard caught fire, scoring 28 points and nailing seven three-pointers in the win. […]

The Bucks had been carrying an empty two-way contract spot since the release of Mark Sears early last month. But this week, the Bucks addressed their open two-way contract roster spot with the signing of guard Cormac Ryan, as per Michael Scotto of Hoopshype.com Cormac Ryan is no stranger to the Bucks; he was invited […]

As Utah Jazz star Lauri Markkanen suffered an injury in Wednesday’s practice, there was some talk about the NBA possibly looking deeper into the situation with the team at the forefront of tanking speculation. While there were rumors of the NBA sending doctors to verify the Jazz’s injury of Markkanen, the latest reporting has cleared […]