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After a week of hype, Philadelphia 76ers fans were thoroughly disappointed when both Joel Embiid and Paul George were ruled out for their Game 4 showdown against the Detroit Pistons. Suddenly, an easy win looked far more contested, the excitement to see what this team actually looked like was out the window, and all fans […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (1-3) welcomed old friends Tobias Harris and Paul Reed back to town as their Detroit Pistons (1-4) looked to win their first game of the season. The Sixers did not buck their trend of playing uninspired basketball, losing 105-95. By allowing the Toronto Raptors to punk them and almost losing to the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers visited the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday in the second game of their five-game road trip that began with a loss to the Phoenix Suns. Moreover, this game is special for it is Lakers star LeBron James’ return to the Cavaliers, who drafted him in 2003 and where he played for 11 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are off to a strong 2024-25 start. Under the leadership of LeBron James and first-year head coach JJ Redick, the Lakers possess a 3-1 record, which places them third in the Western Conference standings. Moreover, former LA guard Patrick Beverley made an eye-opening prediction about the Redick and James-led Lakers that […]

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat take on a loaded Eastern Conference this season, one aspect about them that remains interesting is NBA Draft selections Kel’el Ware and Pelle Larsson in the first and second rounds, respectively. Before the Heat took on the New York Knicks Wednesday night, head coach Erik Spoelstra sent a message […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are off to a pretty hot start in 2024 under new head coach JJ Redick, winning their first three games before dropping one in Phoenix against the Suns on Monday. They have a difficult task in front of them on Wednesday night when they head to Cleveland to take on the […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder will face the San Antonio Spurs at the Paycom Center on Wednesday with an opportunity to improve to 4-0. After beating the Atlanta Hawks 128-104, the Thunder remain undefeated, which caught the eye of Golden State Warriors’ four-time champion Draymond Green. On a recent episode of The Draymond […]

After a two-game road trip, the undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers head home to host LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. It’ll be a historical game since LeBron James, who began his career with the Cavs, is expected to take the floor with his son, Lakers rookie Bronny James. Bronny was born early in his father’s […]

ESPN NBA Analyst Kendrick Perkins got honest on how Denver’s title hopes are looking after the first week of the season. The Nuggets have had some uncharacteristic performances so far, coming out of the gates with a 2-2 record. Center Nikola Jokic has had to mostly carry the rest of the roster in those two […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves dropped to 2-2 on the young season on Tuesday night with a loss to the Dallas Mavericks despite a red hot start for star shooting guard Anthony Edwards, who cooled off considerably down the stretch. The Timberwolves obviously have plenty of time to figure things out but haven’t been able to integrate […]

There has never been a time where more talent existed in the NBA. Even with past eras featuring all-time greats like Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Kobe Bryant, and Larry Bird, the game has never had more superstars existing both on and off the court than it does now. After all, guys like Jordan and Kobe […]

Stephen A. Smith chimed in on Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla’s desire to see fighting allowed in the NBA. After the champion coach made headlines because of this NHL-inspired take, which also welcomed the idea of inserting power plays, many have spoken out about Mazzulla’s recent comments, including Smith during a segment of ESPN’s First Take. […]

The Golden State Warriors fell deep into a seemingly insurmountable hole. Playing without Stephen Curry as well as Andrew Wiggins and De’Anthony Melton, the Dubs’ exceptional depth was tested early in Tuesday’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans, and every answer they came up with seemed like the wrong one. Golden State had no space […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are gearing up to take on their fifth matchup of the 2024-25 season against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday. However, the Pelicans have some major developments on their injury report, headlined by CJ McCollum and Herb Jones. McCollum (right adductor soreness) and Jones ( right shoulder injury) are ruled out […]

In a recent episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, renowned sports commentator Bill Simmons lauded Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs, specifically naming him to his self-coined “All-NBA Sociopath Team.” Suggs, now in his fourth year, has drawn attention for his high-energy play and fierce competitive spirit, qualities Simmons highlighted as essential in defining his unique […]

The King will return to his old stomping grounds once again, as LeBron James (illness) is listed as probable for the Lakers’ game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, the team has announced. This news comes as clarification about James’s health since the team traveled from Phoenix to Cleveland. In the 109-105 loss to the Phoenix Suns, […]

Dwayne Wade is the latest NBA legend to receive a statue, as the Miami Heat honored him earlier this week. After the unveiling, the three-time champion and 13-time All-Star predicted three active NBA players he thinks will receive the honor next: LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant. James has a high chance of receiving […]

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama took his love for Star Wars to new heights when he met some of the franchise’s most iconic characters at Space Con 2024. From October 25 to 27, the Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio transformed into a sci-fi haven, hosting stars from across multiple universes, including the Star Wars […]

PHILADELPHIA — Paul Reed was never one to shy away from challenging an opponent or opposing team during his four years with the Philadelphia 76ers. Ahead of his return to his first NBA home as a member of the Detroit Pistons, he’s playing the same tune. “Y’all ain’t gonna wanna hear this but I’m looking […]

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner might be set to return for Wednesday night’s game against the Chicago Bulls after being limited by an illness in Monday’s matchup against the Indiana Pacers. According to Orlando Sentinel’s Jason Beede, head coach Jamahl Mosley confirmed Wagner’s recovery, saying, “He had a lot of jokes this morning, so he’s […]

Netflix announced on Tuesday that it will film a second season of its popular NBA docuseries, Starting 5, and Phoenix Suns Kevin Durant will be among the players featured. Durant will star in the series alongside Jaylen Brown, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, James Harden and Tyrese Haliburton. The 14-time All-Star dished on what he’ll share during the […]

The New Orleans Pelicans injury report shows they are hurting, there is no two ways about it. Willie Green has gotten two hard-earned wins out of a shorthand squad but it has taken a toll. Dejounte Murray (hand fracture) and Herb Jones (shoulder) are looking at extended periods on the sidelines. Trey Murphy III is […]

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns is ready to move on from questions about his time with the Minnesota Timberwolves. He’s fully embracing his role with the Knicks. Towns spoke at length about the Julius Randle trade. Still, when asked about another of his former teammates, Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler, he dismissed the questions […]

The Atlanta Hawks are currently dealing with a plethora of injuries to their wing rotation just a week into their 2024-25 season, one in which Trae Young has led the team to a 2-2 start. The Hawks most recently lost to the Washington Wizards in a frustrating game at home on Monday evening, one in […]

Dennis Schroder’s future with the Brooklyn Nets is uncertain, but one thing is clear: he’s playing like one of the NBA’s top point guards early this season. Despite a precarious situation as a veteran on a rebuilding squad, Schroder has emerged as the Nets’ leader. The floor general is off to one of the best […]

PHILADELPHIA — After spending over five years with the Philadelphia 76ers, Tobias Harris is back in town as a member of the Detroit Pistons. His experience with the Sixers came up short of the championship goal. Failing to even crack the conference finals, Harris said, was the biggest disappointment of his time suiting up for […]

Houston Rockets center Steven Adams stirred up attention online with a lighthearted Instagram comment aimed at Minnesota Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert. In a now-deleted post, Adams had joked, “$20, I punch Rudy Gobert square in the nose,” tagging Gobert in the playful jab. Known for his sense of humor off the court, Adams appeared to be […]

As the Miami Heat prepare for their upcoming game vs the New York Knicks on Wednesday evening, the NBA world is busy roasting the statue they just unveiled of franchise legend Dwyane Wade at a recent ceremony honoring the superstar. The statue is not exactly the spitting image of the Heat icon, and its unveiling […]

Toronto Raptors All-Star Scottie Barnes has been diagnosed with a right orbital fracture after taking an elbow to the eye in Monday night’s overtime loss to the Denver Nuggets, the team announced on Wednesday. The injury occurred late in the fourth quarter when Barnes and Nuggets MVP Nikola Jokic were both attempting to grab a […]

When majority owner Wyc Grousbeck put the Boston Celtics up for sale, it shocked many. Especially after the Celtics won their 18th NBA title against the Dallas Mavericks. While rumors have circulated about who will buy the team, one of the Celtics’ minority owners, Steve Pagliuca, has emerged a possible frontrunner. The current cost is […]

In a moment that left an indelible mark on his rookie season, Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero recently shared a “great” message he received from NBA icons Kevin Durant and Carmelo Anthony. This exchange, which took place during Banchero’s first All-Star break, has continued to fuel his drive as he begins his third season in […]

In a 2024 Western Conference Finals rematch between the Dallas Mavericks and the Minnesota Timberwolves, Mavs superstar Luka Doncic left the game with an injury in the first half. He returned in the third quarter unfazed but struggled offensively, missing seven consecutive threes before connecting on the Mavericks’ biggest one of the night. After the […]

Former NBA player Matt Barnes recently shared how his intense demeanor on the court played a pivotal role in attracting the attention of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. In a candid conversation on Shaquille O’Neal’s podcast, The Big Podcast with Shaq, Barnes recounted how Bryant’s respect for players with a competitive edge ultimately led […]

The Memphis Grizzlies, to start the decade, looked like they were going to be one of the league’s next great powerhouses. They had one of the best young point guards in the NBA in Ja Morant leading the way, a Defensive Player of the Year-caliber paint protector in Jaren Jackson Jr. patrolling the interior, and […]

As Miami Heat star Tyler Herro is enjoying a solid start to the new season, it comes off his role in the starting lineup alongside other stars such as Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, Terry Rozier, and Nikola Jovic. However, some may say that Herro’s best fit is off the bench as Udonis Haslem said earlier this […]

Dwayne Wade’s Miami Heat statue has been the talk of the week so far, and Shaquille O’Neal couldn’t miss the moment to crack a joke as well. During his Shaqtin’ a Fool segment on TNT, he had the statue ranked as No. 1 on his list in front of Ben Simmons, LeBron James, and Dennis […]

Without Stephen Curry, Andrew Wiggins, and De’Anthony Melton on Tuesday night against the New Orleans Pelicans, it seemed like the Golden State Warriors were lining themselves up for a loss. However, Steve Kerr’s group has always been resilient when it comes to injured players through the years, as the Warriors have always held the mantra […]

A 3-1 record for the Dallas Mavericks is more than appealing for Kyrie Irving and his squad. Following a 120-114 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, he made a claim that will shock many. “We have the best rim protection in the league,” Irving said, via Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News. Despite Irving’s claim, […]

No risk was involved in the Brooklyn Nets’ acquisition of Ziaire Williams this summer, but there was clear upside. General manager Sean Marks acquired the former No. 10 pick and a second-rounder in a cost-cutting move by the Memphis Grizzlies. Four games into his Nets tenure, Williams looks like one of the top steals of […]