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Kevin Durant and his Phoenix Suns are 7-1 to start the NBA season and with a Pacific Division crown on the horizon, the Suns will look set themselves up in favorable position to emerge out of the West. Durant will look to lead the way while promoting his seventeenth signature model with Nike, the Nike […]

The Brooklyn Nets have been among the NBA’s top surprises early this season. While many projected the rebuilding squad to be in the running for the league’s worst record, Brooklyn has started 4-4 under first-time head coach Jordi Fernandez. Led by veteran point guard Dennis Schroder, the Nets rank 10th in offense through eight games. […]

The Phoenix Suns have been one of the best teams in the NBA so far this season with a record of 6-1. They have a chance to improve on that record on Friday against the Dallas Mavericks. While star guard Bradley Beal appeared on the Suns’ injury report ahead of the game, as per the […]

When the Denver Nuggets collapsed versus the Minnesota Timberwolves and lost Jamal Murray to a concussion on Nov. 1, there was a sense of concern surrounding the 2-3 squad. Since then, however, the 2023 NBA champions are 3-0 and look more like their old selves. Still, fans want to see what the team can do […]

NBA legend Lamar Odom is going viral for reportedly creating a custom sex doll to resemble his ex-wife Khloe Kardashian. In a report per TMZ, the former Los Angeles Lakers superstar went to visit RealDoll, an adult entertainment store based in Las Vegas, to make a custom doll. Odom’s manager, Gina Rodriguez, told TMZ that […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are back on the drawing board after losing to the Memphis Grizzlies 131-114 on Wednesday. Granted, they played without Anthony Davis and Rui Hachimura, but their terrible habits from last season also came out, namely poor effort on defense. Moreover, Lakers coach JJ Redick even benched D’Angelo Russell for his lack […]

The Los Angeles Lakers return home against the Philadelphia 76ers after a tough five-game road trip that saw the Lakers go 1-4 with some frustrations boiling over. But with Friday’s game approaching, the Lakers are hoping to have Anthony Davis back in the lineup amid a foot injury. The foot injury is something that Anthony […]

Ja Morant continues to remind fans that he is one of the most electrifying players in the NBA today. The key word, though, is “remind.” The two-time All-Star star point guard has been unable to stay on the court throughout the last two seasons, with injuries serving as the most recent cause of his absence. […]

The Charlotte Hornets have had a challenging start to the 2024-25 season. However, Charlotte showed great promise with their thrilling 108-107 win over the Detroit Pistons. Brandon Miller sent the Pistons packing with an impressive buzzer-beater layup, but he also had help from LaMelo Ball. Miller gave some interesting thoughts on his partnership with Ball […]

After starting the year 8-0 despite dealing with injuries, the Cleveland Cavaliers remain the hottest team in basketball. Continuing through their tough week, the undefeated Cavs are on the road to face an opponent they’ll only see twice this year: Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors. This will be the first of two matchups […]

As the Miami Heat lost to the Phoenix Suns Wednesday night in another close one, 115-112, there were many aspects of the game that have stood out to fans. One involves the continuation of the slow start to Heat star Bam Adebayo, who had another disappointing outing against the Suns, as head coach Erik Spoelstra […]

Dion Waiters, former NBA guard and 10-season veteran, recently made a bold claim during an appearance on the “Scoop B Radio” podcast with host Brandon Robinson. Reflecting on his career, which spanned stints with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Oklahoma City Thunder, Miami Heat, and Los Angeles Lakers, the 32-year-old asserted his current scoring ability despite not […]

The Los Angeles Clippers still have faint title aspirations if their superstar Kawhi Leonard is able to get healthy and are looking to stay afloat in the crowded Western Conference playoff picture in the meantime. Wednesday evening saw the return of Paul George to face his former team after joining the Philadelphia 76ers. The Clippers […]

A lot of basketball fans will agree that winning an NBA championship in any era was difficult. However, one couldn’t help but claim that some championship runs are just easier than others. Here’s a look at the 10 easiest trips to the NBA Finals in NBA history and how they rank. 10. 1985-1986 Boston Celtics […]

The San Antonio Spurs could possibly be getting some more help on the way, as Devin Vassell is close to returning to the court, according to ESPN’s Sham Charania. “There’s optimism that he could make his season debut on Saturday against the Utah Jazz as he’s recovering from offseason foot surgery,” Charania said. “His season […]

The Los Angeles Lakers started the 2024-25 season hot but have cooled down to a 4-4 record. Bronny James has already appeared with the Lakers squad early on, but the team provided a timeline for his NBA G League debut. The Lakers assigned James to their G League affiliate, South Bay, on Thursday, and the rookie […]

The NBA has seen a ratings decline to begin the 2024-25 season. NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal revealed his “theory” in reference to the viewership decline while speaking on The Big Podcast, via Playmaker. “I have a theory. It’s (ratings) down because we’re looking at the same thing; everybody is running the same plays,” O’Neal said. […]

NBA 2K25 has released its first player ratings update for the 2024-25 season, featuring notable adjustments for three of the league’s biggest stars: Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics, Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers, and Kevin Durant of the Phoenix Suns. With each update, NBA 2K aims to reflect real-life performances and reward […]

The Brooklyn Nets ruled out Trendon Watford for their upcoming three-game road trip due to a hamstring injury, head coach Jordi Fernandez announced Thursday. After he missed all four of the team’s preseason games, the Nets listed Watford as available for last week’s matchup with the Chicago Bulls. However, the forward reaggravated the injury pregame, […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks will host the Phoenix Suns on Friday night in the final contest of a five game home stand. Dallas, though, is dealing with injury trouble heading into the game. Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd revealed that Dereck Lively II (right shoulder sprain) and PJ Washington (right knee sprain) are both […]

While the Milwaukee Bucks are struggling mightily to open up the young season, the Boston Celtics have picked up right where they left off last year when they hoisted the Larry O’Brien Trophy. Of course, shortly before last year began, the Bucks traded for Damian Lillard in a deal that sent Jrue Holiday to the […]

Lou Williams is a man who knows when he’s wrong, and he’s not afraid to admit it. On the Run it Back show with Williams and Chandler Parsons, the former Sixth Man of the Year made a statement saying that Karl-Anthony Towns was more skilled than Nikola Jokic. Later that night, Jokic went on to […]

Not having Anthony Davis or Rui Hachimura on the court automatically puts the Los Angeles Lakers at a disadvantage. This was the case on Wednesday night, as the Lakers fell 131-114 on the road against the Memphis Grizzlies without their starting frontcourt. Two of the team’s top four scorers were sidelined with a heel injury […]

INGLEWOOD, CA — The NBA didn’t wait long to schedule one of the more anticipated games of the season. Paul George and the Philadelphia 76ers made their lone visit to Los Angeles, where they took on James Harden and the Clippers’ Wall. The Clippers came out on top, defeated in the Sixers, 110-98. The franchise’s […]

NBA 2K25’s MyTEAM experience is coming to Mobile, with a Release Date already set. This mobile experience allows you to manage your MyTEAM on the go. Build your squad by opening packs, and completing challenges, all to build the ultimate Squad of NBA players. Without further ado, let’s take a look at the NBA 2K25 […]

DALLAS — Kyrie Irving has always been a great player. He is a tremendous three-point shooter. Yet, he may be on track for his best three-point shooting season of his career in 2024-25. It is worth mentioning that the Dallas Mavericks have only played eight games so far in the 2024-25 regular season. Irving’s shooting […]

The Denver Nuggets handed head coach Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder their first loss of 2024-25. The Nuggets defeated the Thunder 124-122, as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander missed a tightly contested layup that would have sent the game into overtime as the clock expired. After scoring a season-high 29 points, veteran point guard Russell Westbrook […]

The Miami Heat lost to the Phoenix Suns Wednesday night, 115-112, which was highlighted by Jimmy Butler regretting his decision not to take the final shot of the game to potentially take it into overtime. While the Heat have struggled in the third quarter in many areas, another aspect of the loss to the Suns […]

Domantas Sabonis continued his impressive start to the season by leading the Sacramento Kings to a 122-107 victory over the Toronto Raptors, making NBA history in the process. Sabonis recorded a triple-double with 17 points, 13 assists, and 11 rebounds, along with one steal. In a rare feat, Sabonis became the only player in NBA […]

On Wednesday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers dropped their fourth game in five tries with a loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on the road. Playing without Anthony Davis and Rui Hachimura in the lineup, the Lakers were playing from behind throughout most of the game despite a red hot shooting night from LeBron James. Much […]

For those who thought the DeMar DeRozan-Drake beef began and ended with DeMar DeRozan appearing in Kendrick Lamar’s Not Like Us music video and live LA concert performance earlier this year, think again. The feud between the rap mogul and NBA superstar is actually one of the more complex, intriguing celebrity standoffs in recent memory […]

The 2024-25 NBA campaign is still in its early stages, but early on, the Milwaukee Bucks have been arguably the most disappointing team in the league. With just a 1-6 record through their first seven games, the Bucks need to make some changes if they want to get back in the win column, and it […]

On Wednesday evening, the Atlanta Hawks picked up a big win against the New York Knicks at home in a game that saw number one overall pick Zaccharie Risacher have his NBA coming out party. The Hawks rookie scored 33 points in the contest, including 22 in the first half, consistently eviscerating a Knicks defense […]

Impressing Boston sports fans is tough. They’ve seen plenty of winning and expect the most from their team, which can create a lot of pressure. They also have the backs of those who work hard for them, so it’s no surprise that they were there to support Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum on Wednesday night. […]

Stretch big men have become a valuable asset in today’s NBA. They help space the floor, allowing more teams to operate efficiently. Unlike in years past, big men haven’t been shy to pull the trigger from beyond the arc, which has been a significant change in the modern era. Here are the 10 greatest big-men […]

The Orlando Magic’s recent struggles have underscored the impact of Paolo Banchero’s absence, with the team dropping four consecutive games without the forward on the court. Banchero, who has been sidelined for the last four contests due to an injury, is expected to miss several more weeks, leaving a significant gap in the Magic’s lineup. […]

With the NBA season underway, everyone is excited to see which players show significant improvement and which of them fall off. As most media experts do during the early stages of the season, they’ll predict who’ll win some of the league’s prestigious individual awards. But to remove any bias and base predictions solely on data, […]

After an underrated offseason, the Golden State Warriors appear to be one of the best teams in the NBA again. The Dubs are off to a 7-1 start, which puts them in a tie for first place in the Western Conference, but one NBA insider said the team still could make a “big” trade this […]

The Golden State Warriors and Washington Wizards matched up with each other earlier in the week, and there was a little back and forth that happened between Draymond Green and Jordan Poole. Of course, whenever Green was going to get the chance to talk about it, he was going to take the opportunity, and that’s […]