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Talk about homecourt advantage. The Toronto Raptors have defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves, 110-105, on the city edition of their homecourt Scotiabank Arena, a tribute to legend Vince Carter, whose jersey the team retired this season. In the win, Scottie Barnes returned from injury to score 17 points in 27 minutes, while RJ Barrett paced the […]

The New York Knicks have been objectively disappointing through the team’s first 15 games. However, it’s worth mentioning that they have the exact same record as they did at the same point in the season in 2023-24 (9-6). So, it’s not as bad as some fans might assume. Still, the Knicks have some holes to […]

The Charlotte Hornets have been without their two main centers, Mark Williams and Nick Richards, through the first 14 games of the season so far. Williams has yet to play a game in the 2024-25 season with his foot issues while Richards has appeared in five games. In those games, he’s averaging 11 points and […]

Thursday night just went from bad to worse for the Minnesota Timberwolves in their 110-105 road defeat to the Toronto Raptors. With the Timberwolves chasing the game while down by four with 11.4 seconds left, Naz Reid ended up banging knees with the returning Scottie Barnes and immediately crumpled to the ground in pain. Naz […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are going with a committee approach when asking players to take charge of the offense. Zach Edey (ankle) and Ja Morant (hip) are out for at least one more week, removing a low-block bail-out option and the team’s franchise cornerstone from Taylor Jenkins’ rotations. Jaren Jackson Jr. is giving the Grizzlies an […]

The NBA continues with the NBA Cup tournament on Friday and we take a look at a matchup between the Dallas Mavericks and the Denver Nuggets. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Mavericks-Nuggets prediction and pick. The Dallas Mavericks head to Ball Arena Friday night with playoff-like intensity, battling the Denver […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are on the road to take on the Houston Rockets Friday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a Trail Blazers-Rockets prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Trail Blazers-Rockets NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Trail […]

Joel Embiid, Paul George, and the Philadelphia 76ers are enduring their third-worst start since the dawn of The Process era. Rookie Jared McCain has surprisingly been the team’s most reliable performer so far, but the Sixers continue to squander prime opportunities to turn their season around. In a recent episode of Podcast P presented by […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have a unique set of rookies expected to make significant contributions this season. Zach Edey and Jaylen Wells have been incorporated into the rotations over the first month of the season but Cam Spencer had to wait until mid-November to make his NBA debut. Taylor Jenkins was not worried about throwing Spencer […]

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat are coming off a great win over the Philadelphia 76ers, fans are still wondering about the role of first-round pick Kel’el Ware. As the narrative about the Heat rookie getting sparse playing time has been ongoing, he spoke with ClutchPoints after Thursday’s practice about being patient while head coach […]

Player comparisons are usually the currency of the offseason. Draftniks and front offices spend hours trying to guess how a prospect might pan out. Coaches are more worried about how they will shape that rookie clay throughout a season and career. The Memphis Grizzlies are patiently waiting on Zach Edey (ankle) to heal up, but […]

Even without Victor Wembanyama on the court, the San Antonio Spurs know where they want the ball to start the crucial possessions of a close game. In Chris Paul’s hands. On Tuesday as the Oklahoma City Thunder mounted a fourth quarter rally from 20 point deficit, the Silver and Black managed to keep one of […]

Rajon Rondo recently joined The Draymond Green Show, featuring Draymond Green and Baron Davis, to discuss various NBA topics. During the podcast, Rondo reflected on his championship run with the Los Angeles Lakers and his experience playing alongside LeBron James. James and Rondo are often regarded as two of the most intelligent players of the […]

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault was pleased to see his team snap a two-game skid on the second night of a back-to-back. After a 13-point, 14-rebound double-double and dominant defensive performance, center Isaiah Hartenstein earned his Thunder Bark initiation during his walk-off interview and praise from Diagneault following a memorable debut in Oklahoma […]

On Friday, the Atlanta Hawks will battle the Chicago Bulls in some NBA Cup Action. It will be a showdown at the United Center as we share our NBA Cup odds series and make a Hawks-Bulls prediction and pick. On Wednesday, the Hawks lost 120-97 to the Golden State Warriors, bringing their record down to […]

The Brooklyn Nets visit the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday for their third NBA Cup matchup. Leading scorer Cam Thomas is listed as probable on the team’s injury report. The fourth-year guard was a late scratch for the Nets’ 116-115 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday due to lower back tightness. Here’s everything we know […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams wasn’t the only teammate gushing over Isaiah Hartenstein‘s debut, as All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered a brutally honest take on Hartenstein’s impact. In the Thunder’s 109-99 victory, Isaiah not only stuffed the stat sheet with a whopping double-double (13 points, 14 rebounds) performance, five blocks, and three assists, he changed […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards is notorious for his elite two-way play, and some of that includes much trash talk. On the 7 PM in Brooklyn Podcast, Carmelo Anthony had former NFL star Chad Ochocinco on the show. The two went back and forth about Edwards, and Anthony talked about how the Minnesota star reminded […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have gotten off to a brutal start to the 2024-25 NBA season, currently sitting in last place in the Eastern Conference at 2-12 following Wednesday evening’s road loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. That game was the first in which Paul George, Joel Embiid, and Tyrese Maxey shared the floor together, but it […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are getting healthy, one key contributor at a time. Vince Williams Jr. and John Konchar recently returned as bench options for new all-time wins record holder Taylor Jenkins. Zach Edey (ankle) and Ja Morant (hip) are now listed as week-to-week on the Grizzlies’ injury report. However, the ability to put Desmond Bane […]

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Paul George underwent a left knee MRI on Thursday that revealed no structural damage, according to Kyle Neubeck of PHLY Sports. George, who suffered a scary-looking left knee hyperextension in Wednesday night’s 117-111 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, has been diagnosed with a left knee bone bruise and will be re-evaluated by […]

The latest NBA 2K25 player ratings update highlights exceptional performances from both established stars and emerging talents. While boosts for players like Nikola Jokic, LeBron James, and Karl-Anthony Towns have garnered attention, the update also shines a spotlight on rookies making an immediate impact. Rookies Jared McCain, Dalton Knecht, Zach Edey, and Zaccharie Risacher have […]

John Wall was once an elite guard in the NBA, having earned five All-Star appearances, an All-NBA Team selection, and All-Defensive Team honors. Given Wall’s accomplishments in the NBA, have you ever wondered what kind of cars he drives? Well, wonder no more. Here is John Wall’s incredible $2.4 million car collection, with photos. According […]

It has been nearly seven months since former Los Angeles Clippers star Blake Griffin retired from the NBA. Griffin is keeping himself busy, but he still makes time to reflect on fun times in the league. Griffin likely developed a relationship with ex-Phoenix Suns star and NBA commentator Charles Barkley. Griffin revealed a comical Barkley […]

Nikola Jokic was not in attendance at the Denver Nuggets’ Thursday practice. He’s still with his family and the team does not know if he’ll play in Friday’s NBA Cup action against Dallas, via Katy Winge of AltitudeTV. “Nikola Jokić was not at Nuggets practice today (he remains with his family) and his status is […]

The Golden State Warriors will face the New Orleans Pelicans in some NBA Cup action this Friday. It will be a slugfest at the Smoothie King Center as we share our NBA Cup odds series and make a Warriors-Pelicans prediction and pick. The Warriors steamrolled the Atlanta Hawks 120-97 on Wednesday, showcasing their might in […]

Although the New York Knicks are in third place in the Eastern Conference, former Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony believes that center Karl-Anthony Towns still has a ways to go to mesh with his team. “The Knicks are a seamless team, everything flows with them,” Anthony said on the 7 PM in Brooklyn Podcast. “KAT’s still […]

The Brooklyn Nets will battle the Philadelphia 76ers in an NBA Cup Tournament Game. It will be a wild one at Wells Fargo Center as we share our NBA cup odds series and make a Nets-76ers prediction and pick. The 76ers lost another game on Wednesday, falling 117-111 to the Memphis Grizzlies. Unfortunately, things worsened […]

On Wednesday, the Washington Wizards reminded the local DC community that while they may be a team full of wealthy and famous athletes, they’re still generous enough to give back to the less fortunate. Both the Wizards and Mystics handed out hot food as a part of the city’s Thankful Meals Initiative for Wards 7 […]

The Boston Celtics will face the Washington Wizards in some NBA Cup action this Friday. It will be a captive audience at Capitol One Arena as we share our NBA cup odds series and make a Celtics-Wizards prediction and pick. The Celtics handed the Cleveland Cavaliers their first defeat on Tuesday at the TD Garden. […]

Russell Westbrook recently made history, becoming the first player to record 200 career triple-doubles. For years, Westbrook has shown his ability to make an impact on the floor in many different ways at the point guard position, and it feels like he’s on a level all by himself. Accomplishments like these bring out the GOAT […]

What is going to happen around the NBA as far as the trade market goes? Even though the 2024-25 season just started a month ago, there are exactly 11 weeks until the trade deadline in February. A lot of basketball is yet to be played between now and then, and plenty of trade rumors are […]

NBA trades happen periodically. However, occasionally, NBA teams decide to engage in a deal that involves unusual circumstances or things and people other than basketball players. Here is a look at the 10 weirdest NBA trades you won’t believe happened. 10. 13-player trade More often than not, NBA trades usually involve just a few players […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are rolling early in the season, and it’s mostly because of the strong play from Anthony Davis. The Lakers star has been putting up big numbers almost every night, and he’s making an impact on both sides of the floor. Another thing that has helped is Davis staying healthy, but he […]

After over a week of the Oklahoma City Thunder having three inactive centers on their injury report, starting forward Jalen Williams was thrilled for Isaiah Hartenstein’s Thunder debut against the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday. Starting center Chet Holmgren injured his pelvic bone in a 127-116 loss against the Golden State Warriors. He’s ruled out […]

After the Knicks’ 138-122 Wednesday road win over the Phoenix Suns, Josh Hart told reporters that he’s feeling confident in his shot. And that they can roll with narratives about his hesitation to if they want, but he’s the person in charge of the shots that Josh Hart takes. “I’m confident in my shot right […]

The latest player ratings update for NBA 2K25 highlights exceptional early-season performances from Nikola Jokic, LeBron James, and Karl-Anthony Towns, showcasing their dominance and importance to their teams. Nikola Jokic’s historic season cements 98 overall rating as NBA 2K25’s top player Nikola Jokic, the reigning three-time MVP and NBA champion, now holds a 98 overall […]

The Brooklyn Nets have much-needed frontcourt reinforcements on the way. After the team played its last three games without a center, Nic Claxton and Day’Ron Sharpe are nearing returns from injury. Claxton missed the recent stretch after receiving an epidural due to a lower back strain. However, the 25-year-old returned to practice on Thursday and […]

Rajon Rondo won two championships in his career for the two most historic teams in the league, the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers. In 2008, Rondo won his first championship with the Celtics as they defeated the Lakers. In 2020, he won his second championship with the Lakers as they defeated the Miami […]