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LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers are currently without Austin Reaves as he continues to rehab from a calf injury, and prior to the team’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday, head coach JJ Redick acknowledged that he does not have a new update on Reaves’ potential return to the court. The original […]

SAN FRANCISCO– The end feels near for Jonathan Kuminga and his time with the Golden State Warriors. With his trade restriction expiring on January 15th and him being firmly outside of Steve Kerr’s rotation, all signs point to the inevitable split that loomed over both parties when they inked his contract last summer. But for […]

Jaylen Brown created a viral highlight with a poster dunk during the Boston Celtics’ matchup against the Toronto Raptors on Friday night. Brown is making a lot of noise throughout his 10th year in the NBA with the Celtics. As the top option with co-star Jayson Tatum recovering, he is making a strong case for […]

Alijah Martin recorded his first points that included a remarkable poster dunk over Derrick White. during the Toronto Raptors’ matchup against the Boston Celtics on Friday night. Martin is progressing through the rookie year of his NBA career following a historic collegiate career at Florida Atlantic and Florida. He has been making his rounds at […]

Rashad McCants believes the Los Angeles Lakers are facing a possible problem on their hands when the playoffs roll around. Entering Friday night’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks, the Lakers ranked fifth in the Western Conference with a 23-12 record. All things considered, the Lakers have played fairly well considering LeBron James missed the first […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ road win over the Orlando Magic on Friday night was overshadowed by a scary moment involving one of the NBA’s most recognizable officials. Veteran referee Bill Kennedy was forced to leave the game in the first quarter after suffering a non-contact leg injury, a scene that silenced the crowd at the Kia […]

RJ Barrett suffered a brutal ankle injury during the Toronto Raptors’ matchup against the Boston Celtics on Friday night. The injury took place midway through the fourth quarter. Barrett attempted to drive into the paint, but he rolled his ankle on the defender’s foot as he went down to the floor in pain. When he […]

The Houston Rockets are seeing the best version of Steven Adams because of the toughest stretch of his career. At his lowest point, Adams wasn’t battling opponents for rebounds; he was battling his own body. A knee injury had sidelined him, casting doubt on his future, and even pushed him out of Memphis. But those […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are in the middle of taking on the Orlando Magic on Friday evening. However, early on in the contest, Paul George managed to record an impressive career milestone. While shooting free throws after taking a foul from Orlando, the 35-year-old forward reached 19,000 career points. That’s good for 67th all-time in league […]

Trae Young no longer fit the long-term vision of the Atlanta Hawks and thus needed a fresh start. The Washington Wizards needed something to ignite their fan base amid a protracted rebuild. These two sides now come together to form quite the intriguing NBA marriage. While fans process the news, the four-time All-Star point guard […]

We got the NBA 2K26 2KTV Episode 16 Answers to help players earn some free VC this weekend. For those new to the series, NBA 2KTV is a weekly in-game program hosted by Alexis Morgan and Chris Manning. Overall, the show features a wide variety of content from interviews with real players and developers, fan […]

The first new NBA 2K26 Player Ratings Update of 2026 has arrived, with players like Kawhi Leonard and Brandon Miller receiving significant boosts to their OVR. Like always, we’ll go over the biggest winners in this update and explain why they received a ratings increase. Without further do, let’s check out the latest NBA 2K26 […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie center Derik Queen crossed Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James and San Antonio Spurs All-Star Victor Wembanyama off his list of players he’s excited to face in his first NBA season. Following an impressive stretch of games, Queen is finding his way with the Pelicans. In many ways, he’s an integral part […]

The wheeling-and-dealing Detroit Pistons are going through the crucible every young championship hopeful must survive to reach the NBA Finals. After years of rebuilding, the franchise has finally developed a legitimate cornerstone in Cade Cunningham, assembled promising young talent, and cultivated a winning culture under J.B. Bickerstaff. However, they need a couple more upgrades to […]

The Los Angeles Clippers will take on the Brooklyn Nets to start the weekend, and they’ll be doing so with Kawhi Leonard in the lineup. Leonard came into contest with a “questionable” tag due to ankle injury sustained during the Clippers road loss against the New York Knicks on Wednesday night. Leonard was able to […]

The Washington Wizards pulled off a deal to land Trae Young after trading CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert to the Atlanta Hawks. Upon arriving in Washington, Young proclaimed his excitement to be on a new team and expressed his desire to be a veteran leader. During his introductory press conference with the franchise, the 27-year-old […]

As rumors surround Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant, there is no doubt that the talk will heat up ahead of February’s trade deadline with the latest news. It has been reported that the Grizzlies are seriously considering trade offers for Morant, and it seems that the guard welcomes it with past grievances. One of the […]

It wasn’t long ago when everyone was excited for Zion Williamson to make an impact in the NBA. After all, his unique combination of size, strength, and athleticism made him a dominant force in the amateur ranks. In fact, it was those very assets that allowed him to turn heads at Duke University. As a […]

Jayson Tatum is one of the brightest stars in the NBA. The six time NBA All-Star was one of the main players who helped the Boston Celtics capture the historic 18th championship banner. Moreover, at 27 years old, fans are only starting to see his prime version. While a ruptured Achilles in last year’s playoffs […]

Lately, the word on the street is that the Chicago Bulls are interested in acquiring Zion Williamson before the NBA Trade Deadline. At this point, everything is purely speculation with the trade deadline scheduled for Feb. 5.  In other words, nothing will be official until after the trade deadline. However, a viral clip seems to […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have it be known that they are shopping Ja Morant ahead of the trade deadline, and he could be traded for the right price. There are a list of teams that use the services of the point guard, including some contenders, but not everyone is looking to trade for the star guard. […]

After being heavily hyped in the amateur ranks, Zion Williamson has failed to live up to expectations since stepping foot into the NBA. Many believed that Williamson was a generational talent out of Duke University. As a result, the New Orleans Pelicans selected him first overall at the 2019 NBA Draft. Thus far, the 6-foot-6 […]

The trade between the Atlanta Hawks and Washington Wizards is complete, and the respective players have made made it to their new teams. The Wizards and Trae Young have posted plenty of content throughout the day as the guard has started to settle into his new home, and the Hawks have recently shown CJ McCollum […]

Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis exited the team’s 116-114 loss to the Utah Jazz on Thursday with an apparent hand injury. On Friday, Shams Charania of ESPN reported that AD suffered ligament damage in his left hand, an especially concerning update for Davis who has been mentioned in a plethora of trade rumors. “Dallas Mavericks […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have the worst record in the league and don’t have a first-round draft pick for next season, which is probably the worst shape you can be in as a franchise. At this point, the only way they can make things better is start trading some of their players to get some […]

The New Orleans Pelicans visit the Washington Wizards on Friday night. Trey Murphy III is on the injury report alongside Saddiq Bey and Herb Jones, with both of the latter players ruled out. Murphy III is coming off a career performance and is listed as questionable with low back spasms. Bey is nursing a right […]

Fans will have to wait a bit longer to see Trae Young in his new Washington Wizards uniform, as he is ruled out for Friday’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans, putting his debut on hold. After the Wizards pulled the trigger on a blockbuster trade that sent CJ McCollum and Corey Krispert to the […]

The Ja Morant era for the Memphis Grizzlies appears to be coming to an end, but for the Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves, or Sacramento Kings, their Morant era could be beginning soon. After a tumultuous last few seasons in Memphis, which have included suspensions, injuries, and public criticism, Morant could be on his way to […]

Kevin Garnett’s return to the Minnesota Timberwolves last month marked the end of a yearslong estrangement between the franchise and its most iconic player. Now, the Hall of Famer is beginning to outline what he hopes his new role with the organization will look like — while ownership continues to frame his legacy as foundational […]

After Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray and the starters were ruled out for Monday’s 125-124 overtime win against the Philadelphia 76ers, his name is back on the injury report ahead of Friday’s matchup against the Atlanta Hawks. Murray turned in one of his better performances of the season in Wednesday’s 114-110 win against the Boston […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Thanks to four-time All-Star Trae Young, the Washington Wizards are a hot-button topic in the NBA landscape for the first time in years. They agreed to send veterans CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for the star point guard on Wednesday, but they didn’t officially announce the […]

Update: LeBron James will play for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Milwaukee Bucks, according to Marc Stein. The Los Angeles Lakers released their latest injury report Friday afternoon as they prepare to host the Milwaukee Bucks at 10:00 p.m. ET on NBA TV, with star forward LeBron James listed as questionable. James is dealing […]

LAS VEGAS, NV — The NBA is eyeing expansion in the United States, with markets like Seattle and Las Vegas at the forefront of those talks. Speaking at the NBA Cup, Commissioner Adam Silver addressed the league’s outlook on expansion, which had guys like former Seattle SuperSonics great Gary Payton excited. A nine-time NBA All-Star […]

When the Houston Rockets selected Jabari Smith Jr. third overall in the 2022 NBA Draft, some believed it was a steal. Smith had been discussed as a potential No. 1 pick before the Orlando Magic pivoted to Paolo Banchero. But in the four years since, the top three picks of that draft have come to […]

As there was a delay in the Miami Heat’s matchup against the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night, both teams waited for 90 minutes before the game was eventually called. With the NBA postponing the Heat’s game against the Bulls, head coach Erik Spoelstra and star Norman Powell described what it was like during the delay. […]

On Thursday, the scheduled game between the Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat was postponed due to a condensation issue at the United Center. However, that is not impeding on the Chicago Blackhawks game against the Washington Capitals on Friday.  On Friday, it was confirmed that the Blackhawks intend to skate around before the game, per […]

A looming contract extension factors into any potential move involving Dallas Mavericks’ Anthony Davis, which could shorten the list of potential suitors, as former NBA guard Lou Williams reminded fans ahead of this year’s trade deadline. Davis has two years left on his current deal, including a player option for the 2027-28 season, which is […]

For the first time all season, the Memphis Grizzlies are beginning to seriously entertain the idea of trading All-Star point guard Ja Morant before the Feb. 5 NBA trade deadline, as first reported by Shams Charania of ESPN. The Grizzlies, who are currently 16-21 entering Friday night’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, have dealt […]

The Washington Wizards’ decision to acquire Trae Young may ultimately reshape how the franchise’s 2024 NBA Draft choice is evaluated. On the latest episode of The Zach Lowe Show, NBA analyst Zach Lowe suggested that Washington’s trade for Young could retroactively justify selecting Alex Sarr over Stephon Castle, despite growing consensus that Castle should have […]