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Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has dominated headlines recently following a report that Giannis and his representatives have begun dialogue with the team about a potential trade. Prior to the Bucks’ game against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday, head coach Doc Rivers vehemently denied those rumors and that any trade conversations have taken place between […]

Trade speculation surrounding Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo intensified Thursday as multiple teams across the league began circling Dec. 15 as a potential pivot point for formal trade discussions. The date marks when players who signed contracts this past offseason become eligible to be moved, opening the door for a wider range of possible trade […]

One of the more surprising teams of this young NBA season has been the Phoenix Suns, who currently sit 13-9 following a blowout road win over the Los Angeles Lakers earlier this week. In that game, the Suns were led by Lakers fan favorite Dillon Brooks, who scored 33 points, and point guard Collin Gillespie, […]

With the Miami Heat being one of the leading scoring teams in the league, the Dallas Mavericks brought a halt to their high-powered offense, getting the best of them on Wednesday night, 118-108. Despite the Heat being without star Norman Powell, it was still a missed opportunity for the team, a phrase that would be […]

The New York Knicks have been steadily asserting themselves as one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference, and a key guard’s growth has been noticed by veteran leader Josh Hart. Following the Knicks’ 119-104 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday, Hart praised the offensive work that teammate Miles McBride has put in […]

Few moments in an NBA player’s career crystallize the payoff of relentless work and collective trust quite like a major scoring milestone. While Jaylen Wells has not been immune to the fits and starts slowing down the Memphis Grizzlies this season, the second-year swingman did cross the 1000-point threshold before Thanksgiving dinners went cold. Yet, […]

Looking at Dwyane Wade’s resume, there is no question that he is one of the greatest players in NBA history. Also, he has a deep abiding respect for those who came before and those with whom he played/against whom he competed. That is especially true when it comes to Michael Jordan and LeBron James. Recently, […]

The Brooklyn Nets are resting several rotation pieces during Thursday’s back-to-back vs. the Utah Jazz amid a two-game winning streak. Michael Porter Jr. will miss the game due to lower back injury management. Drake Powell will also be sidelined due to left knee injury management. Terance Mann is probable after missing Brooklyn’s last two games […]

The Boston Celtics come into their game against the Washington Wizards looking to extend their current two-game win streak, but they’re going to be a little short-handed. Jaylen Brown popped up on the Celtics’ injury report and he was officially ruled out due to a non-COVID illness, as per NBA insider Marc Stein. Jaylen Brown […]

De’Aaron Fox has propelled the San Antonio Spurs through one of their most challenging stretches of the season, keeping the team in the upper tier of the Western Conference standings despite the continued absence of Victor Wembanyama. The Spurs have remained competitive since Wembanyama was sidelined following the team’s 109-108 loss to the Golden State […]

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant came four points shy of joining one of basketball’s most exclusive clubs against the Sacramento Kings, and he did not hide how much the near miss stung. When a reporter noted that Durant was just four points from becoming the eighth player in NBA history to reach 31,000 career points, […]

Chris Paul is one of the best players in Los Angeles Clippers history, but his first stint with the team went a lot smoother than his second time around. The all-time great point guard signed with the team in the offseason in what was supposed to be a heartwarming send-off into retirement. Paul is retiring […]

On Wednesday evening, the Sacramento Kings continued their losing ways with a blowout 121-95 road loss at the hands of the Houston Rockets. The Kings were able to keep things relatively competitive for the first half of this game, but were outscored by 27 points in the second half en route to the tough loss. […]

Russell Westbrook is on his seventh team in the NBA, as he’s still playing as a solid role player in the league. His longevity is impressive, and it seems to be paying off, as the Sacramento Kings guard has officially passed Tim Duncan on the all-time scoring list. During the Kings’ 121-95 loss to the […]

Norman Powell is enjoying the most productive stretch of his NBA career, and the veteran guard recently shed light on a major reason why — while also taking what many are interpreting as a subtle jab at his former team, the Los Angeles Clippers. Appearing on a recent episode of The Old Man and The […]

On Wednesday afternoon, it was reported by ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania that Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo and his agent were consulting with the team on what would be best for his future. Many fans interpreted that to meant that a trade of the former league MVP could be on the horizon, and things […]

Despite the Los Angeles Clippers’ disastrous 6–16 start to the 2025–26 season, team President of Basketball Operations Lawrence Frank is reportedly “on track” to receive a contract extension. The update comes via a report from The Athletic on Thursday, suggesting that organizational leadership values stability even as the team struggles to meet expectations. The Clippers, […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are playing like the best team in the league this season, and their record shows it, as they’re currently 21-1. Nothing much has changed from what they were doing last season to lead them to the NBA championship, but it would not be a surprise if they got better. It definitely […]

It would be fair to say that veteran point guard Chris Paul’s second tenure with the Los Angeles Clippers ended stunningly. The team recently announced it was parting ways with the 40-year-old after just 16 appearances and zero starts this season under Tyronn Lue. So much so that former Clippers star DeMarcus Cousins has aired […]

It remains unclear what the future holds for Giannis Antetokounmpo. However, New York Knicks insider Ian Begley says there hasn’t been much progress on Giannis heading to New York, per SNY Knicks. “Not much has changed on the Knicks-Giannis Antetokounmpo front.” "Not much has changed on the Knicks-Giannis Antetokounmpo front"@IanBegley discusses what it would take […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss at least 2 to 4 weeks with a right calf strain, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. The injury to Antetokounmpo occurred on Wednesday night against the Detroit Pistons. About three minutes into the game, Giannis began running back on defense after dishing out an assist to AJ […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors are red hot in the NBA right now, with the Milwaukee Bucks owning a 10-13 record through the first quarter of the 2025-26 season. There is a ton of speculation surrounding the organization’s potential move before the February 5 deadline. With the buzz growing louder each day, it appears ESPN believes […]

It’s been over 29 weeks since Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum hit the lowest point of his basketball career. The six-time All-Star was at his weakest when he suffered a ruptured Achilles in May during the 2025 Eastern Conference Semifinals and had to immediately rush to a New York City hospital for surgery. Cut to […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers pride themselves on toughness, defensive identity, and continuity. But after Wednesday night’s 122-110 loss to the struggling Portland Trail Blazers, the tone shifted, and Donovan Mitchell didn’t sugarcoat it. Mitchell, who finished with 33 points in the defeat, delivered a message that was equal parts blunt and measured, a reflection of growing […]

NBA veteran Kenyon Martin raised eyebrows this week when he implied that Chris Paul’s interest in becoming an NBA head coach may have contributed to rising tension with Los Angeles Clippers coach Tyronn Lue before Paul was abruptly sent home. Speaking on Gil’s Arena, Martin compared Paul’s basketball intellect to that of former Nets teammate […]

If anybody can relate to Chris Paul’s situation with the Clippers, it’s Carmelo Anthony. Anthony, a recently inducted Pro Basketball Hall of Famer, had a decorated career that was disrupted by several contentious trade scenarios as well as a long stint of not being signed by a team before ultimately joining the Lakers. Anthony weighed […]

The Chicago Bulls are dealing with two harsh realities. A five-game losing streak and numerous players riddled with injuries. One of those players is their 18-year-old rookie Noa Essengue. But his season has now come to a close as he undergoes shoulder surgery, per NBA.com. According to head coach Billy Donovan, he noticed a problem […]

Houston Rockets star Alperen Sengun is having a career year, averaging 22.8 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 7.3 assists while helping his team secure a 14-5 record. The 23-year-old has emerged as one of the league’s most complete centers this season, recently putting up a historic stat line against the Utah Jazz. During a recent press […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks have suddenly earned three consecutive victories. Before the winning streak, though, the Mavs were among the worst teams in the NBA. They are still just 12th in the Western Conference standings with an 8-15 record, but the team is trending in a promising direction. Following Wednesday’s 118-108 win over the […]

The Brooklyn Nets are on a winning streak. Following Monday’s win over the Charlotte Hornets, the Nets took down the Chicago Bulls, 113-103, on Wednesday at the United Center. Once again, it was Michael Porter Jr. leading the way. Porter Jr. poured in a game-high 33 points, ten rebounds and five assists on 10-of-20 shooting. […]

At the start of the season, it seemed as if it was a new day for the Chicago Bulls. A remarkable 6-1 start got fans and observers riddled with excitement. However, reality has set in for the Bulls, who are now 4-12 since the start of the season. On Wednesday, the Chicago Bulls lost their […]

Golden State Warriors star Jimmy Butler exited the team’s 124-112 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday with a knee injury. So, is Butler playing tonight vs. the Philadelphia 76ers? Butler is dealing with left knee soreness. The Warriors are obviously going to proceed with caution when it comes to the 36-year-old’s health. Here’s […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and Golden State Warriors square off tonight, but the stars headlining the matchup may be spending more time on the availability list than on the court. Philadelphia enters the game with a heavily monitored roster, headlined by Joel Embiid and Paul George, both of whom are currently questionable to doubtful as the […]

Cleveland Cavaliers big man Thomas Bryant was one of the few bright spots for the wine and gold on Wednesday night. Despite his Cavs’ lowly 122-110 loss to a severely short-handed Portland Trail Blazers squad on the second night of a back-to-back, Bryant provided plenty of pop and fight off the bench in his best […]

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson doesn’t sound particularly optimistic about Sam Merrill and Jarrett Allen returning soon. After the Wine and Gold’s latest 122-110 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, he provided full transparency with two tricky injuries that are “in the same bucket.” “Until they can really catch the ball… I don’t know […]

The Milwaukee Bucks endured a roller-coaster night in their 113-109 comeback win over the Detroit Pistons (17-5), but the most alarming moment came just three minutes into the game. Their star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo fell on the floor while sprinting back on defense, immediately grabbing at his right leg. The two-time MVP was forced to […]

The Sacramento Kings were blown out 121-95 by the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night at the Toyota Center. Although Sacramento led by a point at halftime, Houston stormed through the third quarter, outscoring the Kings 36-19 and finishing the stretch with a 30-8 run in the final eight minutes. Rookie center Maxime Raynaud was the […]

The Dallas Mavericks extended their first winning streak of the season to three games with a 118-108 win against the Miami Heat on Wednesday night at the American Airlines Center. Rookie sensation Cooper Flagg led the way with 22 points on 9-of-13 shooting, adding six rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one block in 31 […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been successful this season, and it hasn’t been because of one player making a difference all the time. It’s been a collective group effort, and with players being out here and there, that has led to others getting more opportunities at times. That’s what has happened to Asa Newell, the Hawks’ […]