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Portland Blazers veteran Jrue Holiday has missed 26 consecutive games due to a right calf strain, but received a positive update ahead of facing the Houston Rockets on Friday. Holiday was cleared for on-court work last week, signaling his return to the floor is near for the Blazers. Holiday is listed as doubtful on the […]

As the Washington Wizards traded for Trae Young from the Atlanta Hawks, there is no doubt an excitement around the team as they obtain a star guard who could immediately upgrade them. While Young has broken his silence on joining the Wizards, sharing his enthusiasm, he would give fans a sneak peek at his new […]

The Los Angeles Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard has had a good month and seemed to be putting the team on the right track. Unfortunately, he sustained an ankle injury in his last game and has landed on the injury report ahead of a game with the Brooklyn Nets, according to Clippers beat writer Justin Russo. “Kawhi […]

The Atlanta Hawks officially completed a blockbuster trade Friday, sending franchise cornerstone Trae Young to the Washington Wizards in exchange for veteran guard CJ McCollum and wing Corey Kispert. Following the deal’s completion, Hawks general manager Onsi Saleh released a statement reflecting on Young’s tenure with the franchise. The message was shared publicly by Hawks […]

NBA 2K26 Season 4 arrived this week, with new MyTEAM and MyCAREER rewards for all players to potentially earn. A brand new season also means a brand new Pro Pass, which players can buy it to unlock even more content. Overall, the game features 80 total free rewards, 40 for MyCAREER, and 40 for MyTEAM. […]

The Toronto Raptors will be facing the Boston Celtics, and there’s a chance that they could be without two of their stars in the matchup. Brandon Ingram is on the injury report with a right thumb sprain, while Scottie Barnes is dealing with a right knee sprain. Both players have been fairly healthy this season, […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been the best team all season. Their last game featured a hard-fought win against the Utah Jazz. But they will be shorthanded, as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Williams are among the featured list of players on the injury list for the Thunder in their game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Gilgeous-Alexander […]

As the Golden State Warriors continue their eight-game homestand with a matchup against the Sacramento Kings on Friday night, discussion around the future of veteran forward Draymond Green has resurfaced amid a stretch of on-court success paired with off-court turbulence. The Warriors enter Friday’s contest at 20–18, but recent drama involving Green has reopened internal […]

The Brooklyn Nets will look to rebound from a heartbreaking loss when they host the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday. They may be without their top player, Michael Porter Jr., as they attempt to do so. Porter Jr. was a late addition to Brooklyn’s injury report due to right knee soreness. The Nets listed him […]

It’s time to rebuild with purpose, not panic. The Indiana Pacers didn’t plan for 2025–26 to look like this. A season that was supposed to be about momentum and continuity has become about survival, patience, and long-term vision. With Tyrese Haliburton sidelined for the entire year and Myles Turner no longer anchoring the middle, Indiana […]

The Atlanta Hawks moved on from franchise point guard Trae Young after trading him to the Washington Wizards just a few days ago. Young was seen on the bench when the trade was announced, and he addressed the team after their game, but the fans were not able to hear what he had to say […]

The Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls’ Thursday night tussle was postponed to a later, yet-to-be-specified date after condensation on the United Center floor rendered the court unplayable. However, everyone was holding on to hope for quite some time that somehow the treacherous conditions can be resolved, which led to an entertaining, but ultimately fruitless wait […]

Anthony Edwards had a respectful take regarding Kobe Bryant after surpassing one of the late NBA legend’s feats in the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 131-122 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night. Edwards is going through his sixth season in the league with the Timberwolves. He continues to improve as one of the top stars, expanding […]

Whether he likes it or not, Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards is undeniably one of the faces of the NBA. He has proven many times that he is an elite talent who can draw large crowds with his electric playing style. But Edwards has learned over the years that while highlight plays are great to […]

The Indiana Pacers pulled off a thrilling, 114-112 win against the Charlotte Hornets, a game in which head coach Rick Carlisle notched his 1000th career coaching win. It was a game that also saw Hornets wing Brandon Miller get ejected. The Pacers actually trailed late in the game, but a drive from Pascal Siakam put […]

Was it a case of muscle memory or deliberate trolling? Whatever it was, the Atlanta Hawks grabbed attention on Wednesday after including Trae Young in the injury report ahead of their game against the Denver Nuggets. The Hawks, who traded Young to the Washington Wizards on Tuesday, will visit the Nuggets at Ball Arena on […]

Many believe that Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards is destined to one day become the best player in the NBA, but the ambitious 24-year-old is already in elite company during his sixth season. He surpassed 10,000 career points in Thursday night’s 131-122 victory versus the Cleveland Cavaliers. Edwards is the third-youngest star to reach that […]

LaMelo Ball came off the bench for the Charlotte Hornets against the Indiana Pacers at Spectrum Center on Thursday, and it almost paid dividends. The Hornets fell short against the Pacers, 114-112, despite Ball’s productive evening. He finished with a game-high 33 points, including seven three-pointers, on top of three rebounds, eight assists, and three […]

The Atlanta Hawks fan base is in a collective sports mourning as we witnessed one yesterday evening: Trae Young was traded from the team to the Washington Wizards for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert. Young has been the engine of the Hawks organization ever since he was drafted in 2018, leading the franchise to the […]

Thursday night’s game between the Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls was expected to be a fun, run-and-gun game for all in attendance. Instead, the fans in Chicago went home unhappy after the NBA announced the game had been postponed. The league posted an explanation through the NBA Communications department on social media. The following has […]

The Miami Heat trooped to the United Center on Thursday to take on the Chicago Bulls. The game, however, has yet to start, as of writing, due to the unsafe playing conditions. According to multiple reports, the floor is too slippery, which could lead to injuries among the players. While many are growing anxious about […]

With the trade deadline fast approaching, the chatter about Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga will only get louder around the league. He has been the subject of trade rumors for the past few years, as the talented forward remains stuck on the bench in the Bay Area. At this point, it seems Kuminga has […]

The Charlotte Hornets came into their game against the Indiana Pacers on Thursday looking to add to their current win streak. However, to get a win, the Hornets were going to have to do so without Brandon Miller as he was ejected after picking up two technical fouls. Brandon Miller was ejected early in the […]

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra shared some critical remarks about Kel’el Ware’s growth in his skillset this season. Ware has significantly improved as a sophomore in the NBA with the Heat. He’s increased his scoring and rebounding tendencies while being more active as a shot-blocker. Miami was coming off a brutal 122-94 blowout loss […]

The New York Knicks have been without Josh Hart since their Christmas Day matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers due to an ankle injury. He’s missed seven consecutive games since then, and he did appear on the Knicks’ injury report ahead of their upcoming game against the Phoenix Suns, as per Stefan Bondy of The New […]

The Los Angeles Lakers return home from their mini-two game road trip having gone 1-1. Lakers star LeBron James did not play during the team’s loss to the San Antonio Spurs, which was the second night of a back-to-back. The Lakers will square off against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday, and LeBron James did appear […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Before carrying his team to victory in an overtime thriller against the Utah Jazz, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander accepted Sports Illustrated’s Sportsperson of the Year award in Las Vegas. Gilgeous-Alexander’s fourth-quarter buzzer-beater forced overtime at the end of regulation in a 129-125 win against the Utah Jazz. Before Wednesday’s game, […]

The NBA trade deadline often produces landscape-altering deals, but rarely do we see opportunities where four franchises can simultaneously address their most pressing needs. A multi-team framework sending Zion Williamson to the banged-up Chicago Bulls presents exactly that rare scenario for the New Orleans Pelicans. Well, as long as the not-quite-there New York Knicks and […]

NEW YORK – Is it too late for a New Year’s resolution? Not for the New York Knicks, who defeated the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night with an ostensibly recharged defense. Instead of starting a healthy Mitchell Robinson, head coach Mike Brown gave Miles “Deuce” McBride the nod. The result was a 123-111 win, […]

For the first time since his rookie season, Charlotte Hornets star point guard LaMelo Ball will be coming off the bench in Thursday night’s matchup against the Indiana Pacers at Spectrum Center in Charlotte. Replacing Ball in the starting lineup is veteran point guard Collin Sexton. Collin Sexton will start at point guard tonight for […]

As Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra continues to lead the team, having started in the role since 2008, the other local team, the Miami Dolphins, still seeks to find some continuity in the same role. While Spoelstra has been an emphasis for the Heat ever since his start, the Dolphins will be on the […]

While former Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas approves of the Trae Young trade, the franchise’s 2010 first overall pick, John Wall, another memorable guard, will be honored. The Wizards will celebrate Wall’s career by hosting a pop-up via and giving out bobbleheads of the five-time All-Star during an upcoming game. The Wizards announced Wall’s bobblehead […]

Trae Young was one of the first superstar names to pop up as a trade candidate this year. However, few expected him to be dealt so quickly after news broke of his and the Atlanta Hawks’ mutual interest in parting ways. The Hawks quickly scoured the trade market and settled on a deal with the […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie star Cooper Flagg made his thoughts on participating in the NBA Dunk Contest or 3-point Contest very clear. Flagg is halfway through his first season in the NBA, making significant strides as the Mavericks’ top overall pick in the 2025 draft. He has impressed with his ability to score at a high […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Chet Holmgren kept his promise, and the Oklahoma City Thunder really needed it in a 129-125 win against the Utah Jazz in overtime on Wednesday. The Thunder avoided its third consecutive loss by bouncing back in a hard-fought win against the Jazz. After blowing a 20-point lead, Holmgren helped the Thunder erase […]

With the Atlanta Hawks trading away star Trae Young for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert, there is more speculation on what the team will do now with the veteran guard. As the Hawks say goodbye to a franchise icon in Young, now enters McCollum, who’s been a productive veteran guard in the league, as an […]

Life without Alperen Sengun has proven difficult for the Houston Rockets. After entering the month with the third-best offensive rating in the NBA, Houston has fallen to 23rd over its last three games, all of which Sengun has missed. And the setback should linger, as Sengun is not expected back for at least another week […]

Kyrie Irving hopes to have a clear return to the court for the Dallas Mavericks in the 2025-26 NBA season. However, one insider believes that aspect of his situation remains in question. Irving suffered an ACL tear last February, cutting his 2024-25 campaign short. He is close to nine months into his recovery from the […]

The NBA trade deadline is coming up, and with it, all sorts of trade rumors are out there. One of the biggest revolves around Michael Porter Jr. and where he could end up. The big rumor is that the Los Angeles Clippers are interested in him. However, one thing that might stop the Clippers from […]