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Having an impressive rookie season is a great way to kickstart an NBA career. However, having a good first year is never enough to piece together a good NBA career. In fact, it’s quite common to see young players struggle in their second year. With how progressive the NBA can be, teams are always looking […]

The NBA announced its Players of the Month for February, with Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James earning the honor for the Western Conference and Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell receiving the award for the Eastern Conference. James finished the month with averages of 29.3 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 6.9 assists per game while […]

The Dallas Mavericks turned heads before the trade deadline after general manager Nico Harrison traded superstar Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Now, a month later, Kyrie Irving has suffered a torn ACL and is out for the season. Meanwhile, newly acquired Anthony Davis’s return to the lineup hangs in the balance due to […]

On Tuesday, the Dallas Mavericks’ 2024-25 season effectively came to an end when it was reported by Shams Charania of ESPN that Kyrie Irving would be sidelined with a torn ACL. Irving sustained the injury during the Mavericks’ loss to the Sacramento Kings on Monday evening, a game in which Jaden Hardy also left due […]

The Orlando Magic (29-33) are preparing for their second matchup against the Toronto Raptors (19-42) on Tuesday night. Ahead of the 7:00 p.m. ET tipoff, the team upgraded guard Mac McClung to available, while they listed Cole Anthony as questionable. McClung, who is currently dealing with a broken thumb, was made available during Orlando’s 121-115 […]

On Tuesday, the Dallas Mavericks’ 2024-25 season for all intents and purposes came to an end when it was reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania that point guard Kyrie Irving had torn his ACL, sidelining him for the rest of the year. The injury occurred during the Mavericks’ home loss to the Sacramento Kings on Monday […]

The Golden State Warriors visit the New York Knicks on Tuesday night. Stephen Curry is on the injury report alongside Jonathan Kuminga and Gary Payton II, with the last two players listed as out. Curry is dealing with right ankle soreness, while Kuminga has a right ankle sprain, and Payton has a nasal bone contusion. […]

After injuries derailed a promising postseason, the New York Knicks entered the 2024-25 season with high expectations. And while Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Co. have done well — the Knicks are 40-20 and solidly in third place in the Eastern Conference — they have lost each of their five games against the conference’s top […]

The Orlando Magic opened the week with devastating news, as guard Jalen Suggs underwent arthroscopic surgery on Monday to remove a cartilage fragment in his left knee. The team announced Tuesday that Suggs will miss the remainder of the season, marking a significant loss for a team battling to stay in the Eastern Conference playoff […]

When Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving took the Dallas Mavericks to the 2024 NBA Finals, it seemed like this team was set to be the league’s next contending threat for many years to come. Not even a year later, Nico Harrison and the Mavs face a scenario where their championship window has effectively closed, something […]

The second half of the Dalla Mavericks’ 2024-25 season has become a disaster. Following significant injuries to Anthony Davis and Daniel Gafford, the Mavericks suffered another blow. Star guard Kyrie Irving suffered a torn ACL against the Sacramento Kings on Monday, being out for the rest of the year. This had NFL analyst Field Yates […]

According to Michael Scotto of hoopshype.com, Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball is likely to be in trade rumors heading into the offseason. The Dallas Mavericks moved on from Luka Doncic due to the franchise’s concern with his conditioning and injury history. Ball’s injury history is just as lengthy as Doncic’s at this point, so Charlotte […]

Homecomings are a rarity in sports, especially for some NBA players, like Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker. However, Stephen Jackson sees something different. Despite the Suns ruling out any trade involving Booker, the former NBA champion sees a different outcome. Booker grew up in Michigan and has always shown love to his hometown. Coincidentally, […]

Dallas Mavericks star point guard Kyrie Irving has suffered a season-ending torn ACL in his left knee, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The injury immediately raises questions about the Mavericks’ future roster moves, particularly their rumored interest in acquiring Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant. USA Today’s Ben DuBose noted that Irving’s injury could significantly impact […]

Bringing aboard a one-year rental NBA star is risky depending on how much the team gave up to acquire him. Or if the player was a free agent, there is little risk, but there usually is little upside since the player usually is on the downside of his career. Still, some rentals turn out to […]

The Washington Wizards are 11-49, but team owner Ted Leonsis won’t let hard times break his spirit. The Monumental Sports and Entertainment boss, who also owns the Washington Capitals and Washington Mystics, has faith that the Wizards can reach the mountaintop, via The Kevin Sheehan Show. “I am very, very excited, because I participated actively […]

The past month has been an absolute nightmare for Dallas Mavericks fans. First, the Mavericks traded away Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Mavericks fans couldn’t believe it. Doncic is one of the best players in the NBA, and Dallas let him go. The trade flipped the NBA world upside down. The Mavericks got […]

The Dallas Mavericks haven’t had much go right for them this season, but the rug is being pulled out from underneath them in brutal fashion right now. Shortly after it was announced that Kyrie Irving suffered a season-ending torn ACL in their 122-98 loss to the Sacramento Kings on Monday night, the team received another […]

The Orlando Magic announced Tuesday that guard Jalen Suggs underwent arthroscopic surgery on Monday to remove a cartilage fragment in his left knee and will miss the remainder of the season. The procedure also included a mosaicplasty to repair the trochlear joint surface. Suggs’ season came to an abrupt end after an MRI on Friday […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault guided his team to its 50th win of 2024-25, making franchise history as the fastest team to do so in 61 regular-season games. Led by the NBA’s league-leading scorer Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 51 points in a 137-128 win against the Houston Rockets, Monday’s win topped the […]

The nightmare scenario for Dallas Mavericks superstar guard Kyrie Irving unfortunately did come true, as he is now done for the remainder of the 2024-25 NBA season after it was announced that he tore his ACL in his left knee during Monday night’s home game versus the Sacramento Kings. Irving sustained the injury in the […]

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving has had an eventful few years, both on and off the court. The most recent turn comes in the form of a season-ending knee injury while playing for the Dallas Mavericks. This was a big disappointment, but with Kyrie Irving’s wife Marlene Wilkerson by his side, we’re sure he will make […]

Anthony Edwards seems to have one thing holding him back from reaching his ceiling as a star player for the Minnesota Timberwolves. ESPN released an article discussing multiple teams in the playoff race. NBA insiders shared their insights into the squads, with Tim McMahon providing his outlook on Edwards and the Timberwolves. “Minnesota has struggled […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a 76ers-Timberwolves prediction and pick. The struggling Philadelphia 76ers face a tough challenge as they visit the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night. The 76ers, plagued by injuries, […]

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 season due to a torn ACL in his left knee. Shortly after the news reports broke, Los Angeles Lakers star, and Kyrie’s former Mavs teammate, Luka Doncic took to social media to share a heartfelt message following Irving’s injury. “You will come back […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Houston Rockets and the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Rockets-Pacers prediction and pick. The Houston Rockets visit the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night in a clash of two teams looking to solidify their playoff positioning. The […]

On Tuesday, it was reported that Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 NBA season due to a torn ACL in his left knee. Irving suffered the injury during the Mavs’ game against the Sacramento Kings on Monday night. With Dallas now holding a 32-30 record and sitting in 10th […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are going through a rough stretch on the court, but that hasn’t stopped team president Daryl Morey from making headlines off it. While the Sixers suffered a tough home loss to the Trail Blazers, Morey found himself caught in a different kind of internet commotion—liking Kesha’s eye-catching birthday post, per CrossingBoard. Daryl […]

Kendrick Perkins feels that age is just a number in the case of Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James. After the latter celebrated his 40th birthday in December, he’s shown no signs of slowing down. Not to mention, once the Lakers traded for Luka Doncic, the team has been nearly unstoppable. They’ve been on countless […]

Kyrie Irving’s net worth in 2025 is $90 million. Irving is a star guard for the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA after he signed a three-year, $126 million contract to return to the Mavs on June 30, 2023. Irving had taken the reins of the Dallas offense in 2025 following the shocking trade of star […]

Julius Randle is still carrying an injury status going into the Minnesota Timberwolves‘ matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers. The NBA released the injury report for both teams ahead of the game, showing the Timberwolves star to have a questionable status. He is dealing with a right groin strain. Randle returned in the team’s last game […]

The Chicago Bulls have a big game on Tuesday night as they will be hosting the Cleveland Cavaliers, who are in first place in the Eastern Conference. The Bulls have been struggling as of late, and they are looking to turn things around as they look to make a push to the postseason. However, it […]

Angel Reese shut down rumors of a romantic link to Kevin Durant months ago, but the Phoenix Suns star may have reignited the chatter with a casual yet intriguing pregame remark over the weekend, per TMZ. During a Q&A session, Durant was asked about his pick for the greatest of all time (G.O.A.T.) in basketball. […]

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving exited Monday’s game against the Sacramento Kings early with an injury. On Tuesday, the Mavs’ worst fears were confirmed. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, Kyrie suffered a torn ACL in his left knee and will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 NBA season. Irving was in the middle of […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks were defeated by the Sacramento Kings on Monday night, losing by a final score of 122-98. Kyrie Irving exited the game in the first quarter with a knee injury. In the third quarter, Jaden Hardy endured an ankle injury and was also forced to exit the contest. It was a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been one of the hottest teams in the league over the last few weeks, going from 20-17 to 38-21 overall and in control of the Western Conference’s 2-seed. LeBron James and Luka Doncic have been a great one-two punch, but injury concerns could halt Los Angeles’ momentum on Tuesday night […]

Safe to say that the Jimmy Butler and Golden State Warriors experiment is working, just ask Draymond Green. However, the expectation is still clear. For instance, Green said that the Warriors can win a title with Butler. While the latter addressed those claims and agreed, Green is adding more fuel to the fun for his […]

When Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels made the game-winning defensive play against the Memphis Grizzlies, Trae Young knew he would. He took to X (formerly Twitter) and posted this response. “DYSON DPOY TOO,” the tweet reads. “Tell ya friends..” After all, Daniels leads the NBA in steals per game and has been a menace on […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are coming off back-to-back losses to the Los Angeles Clippers last Friday and Sunday, respectively. Clippers guard Norman Powell did not see action in the first of that two meetings due to a knee issue. But after five consecutive games of absence, Powell finally made his return to action on Sunday […]