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The New York Knicks will host the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday at Madison Square Garden. Karl-Anthony Towns is questionable on the team’s status report due to personal reasons. Here’s everything we know about Towns’ playing status vs. the Warriors. *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (Get Access | Save $30)* Karl-Anthony Towns playing status […]

The Boston Celtics are penciled to have a successful title defense this year. However, with the emergence of other Eastern Conference rivals, like the Cleveland Cavaliers, it’s a safe bet that repeating won’t be a walk in the park. Prior to the 2024-25 season, the team basically decided to stick with their championship core. Fast […]

It’s safe to say Stephon Castle is no longer in a slump. After managing six points total over two games in New Orleans and 18 points through three games, including a match-up vs. the Detroit Pistons, the San Antonio Spurs rookie, who’s averaging 13.2 points per night, scored 22, 24 and 32 points in that […]

The Philadelphia 76ers continue to face an onslaught on injuries throughout the 2024-25 season. Joel Embiid is sidelined the rest of the way and plenty of other players are banged up, leaving them in a rough state as they face the Minnesota Timberwolves on the second night of a back-to-back. Embiid’s co-stars may miss tonight’s […]

Monday night went as planned for the Golden State Warriors; there may have been some nervous moments, but Stephen Curry and the Warriors took care of business against the Charlotte Hornets, 119-101, to get back to winning ways after suffering an uncharacteristic loss to the Philadelphia 76ers over the weekend. However, one moment ended up […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are in SoCal to take on the Los Angeles Lakers Tuesday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Pelicans-Lakers prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Pelicans-Lakers NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Pelicans-Lakers Odds New […]

The Washington Wizards’ 2024-25 mission is coming to fruition. They’re sitting at the bottom of the NBA standings and are in a prime position to land a top-five lottery pick this summer, which increases their chances of finally getting a star. The Wizards are 11-49 ahead of their home date with the Utah Jazz on […]

The Charlotte Hornets lost their seventh straight game after falling to Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors 119-101. The Hornets have struggled to string wins together, dropping 16 of their last 18 games. Discussing the game’s outcome, LaMelo Ball felt like they still needed to figure out who they were, and that could help […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had another scoring explosion in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 137-128 victory against the Houston Rockets on Monday night. His performance allowed him to make NBA history in the process. In 36 minutes of action, Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 51 points, seven assists, five rebounds, a steal, and a block. He shot 18-of-30 from the […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — For the fourth time this season, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reached the 50+ point plateau in a 137-128 win against the Houston Rockets. The Thunder secured their 50th win of the 2024-25 campaign, and similar to his teammate Chet Holmgren’s reaction to Gilgeous-Alexander’s eruption, it didn’t come as a surprise […]

MIAMI – It was a celebratory night for Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo as he achieved another milestone as he now holds the franchise record for most double-doubles in the win over the Washington Wizards on Monday night, 106-90. As Heat legend Rony Seikaly spoke highly of Adebayo and was in the building to witness […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry appeared to tweak his ankle on Monday night in a win against the Charlotte Hornets. At one point in the game, Curry awkwardly twisted his ankle on Nick Smith Jr.’s foot, but he was able to walk it off and stay in the game. Curry ended up playing well […]

The Los Angeles Clippers head to the desert to take on the Phoenix Suns Tuesday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a Clippers-Suns prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Clippers-Suns NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Clippers-Suns Odds Los […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks were defeated by a final score of 122-98 by the Sacramento Kings on Monday night. It was a contest that featured no shortage of injury trouble. Kyrie Irving left in the first quarter with a left knee sprain and did not return. Jaden Hardy later suffered a right ankle sprain […]

Gary Payton II had a tough moment happen to him and LaMelo Ball during the Golden State Warriors’ matchup with the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night. Payton drew a charge against the Hornets star, who hit him in the face. As a result, the Warriors guard appeared to be bleeding as he went to the […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder watched one of their own erupt on the Houston Rockets at the Paycom Center. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dropped 51 points on the visitors in the 137-128 Monday win, with Chet Holmgren watching his masterful performance. Holmgren watched “SGA” deliver similar moments, though. The towering NBA All-Star gave a “no glaze” reaction to […]

In Monday night’s game against the Charlotte Hornets, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr acknowledged the team could do a better job of involving Jimmy Butler in the offense. Despite a strong 8-1 record with Butler, he recognized the team’s early struggles to engage him effectively in the game. Kerr emphasized the need for […]

On Monday night, the Atlanta Hawks found themselves in a dogfight against the Memphis Grizzlies on the road. Even with the Grizzlies losing Jaren Jackson Jr. early on in the game due to injury in addition to the absence of Ja Morant, the Hawks were still pushed to the brink, with Desmond Bane playing a […]

The Brooklyn Nets hit the road to take on the San Antonio Spurs Tuesday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Nets-Spurs prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Nets-Spurs NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Nets-Spurs Odds Brooklyn Nets: […]

The Golden State Warriors managed to return to winning ways in a huge way on Monday night as they visited Stephen Curry’s hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina and took a 119-101 win over the Hornets. This win was very necessary to get them back on track after slipping on a banana peel against the Philadelphia […]

The Detroit Pistons’ eight-game winning streak may have been stopped in its tracks by the Denver Nuggets back on Friday, but make no mistake about it: the Pistons are here to stay among the league’s most exciting young teams. They went 9-3 in the month of February, and that earned head coach JB Bickerstaff the […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Chicago Bulls are set to face off in a matchup that could look very different than expected. Key players from both squads sidelined due to injuries and G League assignments. The regular season is winding down and every game carries playoff implications. So, both teams will need to rely on their […]

The currently-faltering Memphis Grizzlies have long prided themselves on developing young talent, and this season, third-year forward Santi Aldama is emerging as the organization’s latest success story. Taylor Jenkins has repeatedly highlighted Aldama’s growth, emphasizing his expanded role as a versatile weapon off the bench. Jenkins even made a compelling case for the 23-year-old as […]

On Monday night, NBA point guard icons Stephen Curry and Kemba Walker shared a respectful post-game exchange after the Warriors’ win over the Hornets. It was a heartwarming moment of mutual respect between two legends. Stephen & KembaPoint Guard icons. pic.twitter.com/D2pVKyI68C — Golden State Warriors (@warriors) March 4, 2025 Kemba Walker, who retired in 2024 […]

Things went from bad to worse for the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night when they lost Kyrie Irving to a serious-looking knee injury early on in their contest against the Sacramento Kings. Irving, on an aggressive drive to the basket, seemed to bend his knee backwards after planting his left foot, immediately sending him to […]

DALLAS — Kyrie Irving exited the Dallas Mavericks’ game against the Sacramento Kings in the first quarter on Monday after suffering an injury. The Mavs later announced that Irving endured a left knee sprain and would not be returning to the contest. In the third quarter, Jaden Hardy also went down with an apparent injury […]

On Monday, Joel Embiid, after being a lightning rod for criticism following his decision to suit up for Team USA in the 2024 Paris Olympics, reneging on his initial commitment to the France national basketball program, received his Olympic ring for helping USBMNT win the gold medal. This vindicates the Philadelphia 76ers star’s decision to […]

When you’re up three with the game on the line, coaches face a crucial decision—do you trust your defense to get a stop, or do you take matters into your own hands by fouling and eliminating the chance for a game-tying three? For Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson, the choice is clear: if advanced […]

As the NBA Playoffs loom on the horizon, Ja Morant’s banged-up Memphis Grizzlies are preparing for another deep postseason run. However, with Jaren Jackson Jr.’s health now uncertain after a rolled ankle, Taylor Jenkins has a not-so-secret weapon in mind: forward Brandon Clarke. Known for his versatility, relentless energy, and a skill set that defies […]

The Sacramento Kings can ill-afford any more injuries to their key guys, what with Domantas Sabonis being out for at least one week after sustaining a Grade 1 left hamstring strain. But on Monday night, the Kings were beset with another unfortunate development on the injury front, with Malik Monk having to exit their ongoing […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks officially signed Kai Jones to a two-way contract on Monday. It was recently reported that Jones intended to sign with the Mavs, and the deal came to fruition before Dallas’ game against the Sacramento Kings on Monday. Jones spoke to reporters before the game and provided a bold prediction when […]

MIAMI – The Miami Heat’s Bam Adebayo achieved a milestone as during the game against the Washington Wizards on Monday night, he recorded his 222nd double-double, passing Rony Seikaly for the most in franchise history. As the Heat’s captain continues to make his mark in the team’s record books in a bevy of areas, Seikaly […]

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo made franchise history on Monday night as he put up a big performance in the first half against the Washington Wizards. Adebayo went into the locker room with 12 points and 10 rebounds. It was Adebayo’s 222nd double-double of his career, and he is now the all-time double-double leader in […]

DALLAS — Kyrie Irving suffered an injury scare in the first quarter of the Sacramento Kings-Dallas Mavericks game. After falling to the floor in pain, Irving stayed in the contest to shoot free throws. However, he was then helped off the floor and headed to the locker room. Kyrie Irving stayed in the game to […]

Warriors guard Gary Payton II suffered an apparent head injury during the team’s game against the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night. Payton was hit in the face bye LaMelo Ball while drawing a charge and appeared to be bleeding.  He left the court with a towel over his face before heading to the locker room […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers’ injury woes continued as Tyrese Maxey suffered a back contusion in their game against the Portland Trail Blazers. The Sixers announced during the intermission between the third and fourth quarters that Maxey would not return to the game due to a back contusion. He took a hard fall on a […]

Memphis Grizzlies leading scorer Jaren Jackson Jr. suffered an apparent ankle injury during the team’s game against the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night. He went back to the locker room and the Grizzlies later reported that he was doubtful to return. The play happened in the first quarter as he was trying to contest a […]

Even though Minnesota Timberwolves’ franchise star Anthony Edwards claims he doesn’t want to be the face of the NBA, he may or may not have a choice considering his wild play on the court and blunt attitude off the court. Coming off 44 points against the Phoenix Suns and a “dunk of the year” candidate […]

The Detroit Pistons are having their best regular season since the 2018-19 season thanks to the efforts of star guard Cade Cunningham and head coach JB Bickerstaff. This had NBA legend Magic Johnson give high remarks for the franchise. Johnson made a social media post via X on Monday, congratulating key figures in the Pistons’ […]