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The Milwaukee Bucks suffered a blow against the Miami Heat at Kaseya Center on Thursday after Ousmane Dieng was ruled out for the remainder of the contest due to illness. Dieng has been playing well since the Bucks acquired him from the Chicago Bulls before the trade deadline, even instantly earning a starting spot. Milwaukee […]

The Detroit Pistons are looking to get back on track after recently going through a slump, which saw them lose four straight games. They stopped the bleeding on Tuesday with a rout of the Brooklyn Nets, 138-100. The Pistons are 7-5 since their brawl with the Charlotte Hornets in February, which some believe impeded the […]

Undoubtedly, Isaiah Stewart is one of the most fiery players in the NBA. A personality fitting for the Detroit Pistons, an organization known for its aggressive style. Now, Stewart is letting into his mindset that enables him to go out on the floor and raise hell, per The Young Man and The Three Podcast. Ultimately, […]

MIAMI – With Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo coming off his 83-point game on Tuesday night, there’s no denying how the performance will be immortalized in NBA history. As the sports world debates whether the Heat captain’s 83-point night was unethical or not, no one can take away from Adebayo the special night, as its […]

The term “Hall of Famer” is thrown around a lot, but when it comes to Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker, those claims gain more and more merit as time goes on. The five-time All-Star has gotten recognition from many head coaches, but Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle is new on the list. Before Thursday’s […]

MIAMI – As Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo made NBA history in scoring 83 points in the team’s 150-129 win over the Washington Wizards, passing Kobe Bryant’s 81 for the second-highest scoring game ever, the conversation has been polarizing. With the NBA world reacting to the Heat captain’s 83-point night, there has been some pushback, […]

The Atlanta Hawks have had a rollercoaster season. They were believed to be a promising team in an Eastern Conference besieged by injuries to key stars on contenders around the conference. Plus, their 2025 offseason moves made by general manager Onsi Saleh had fans and prognosticators alike interested in what the Hawks could become in […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar guard Luka Doncic has been named to the All-NBA First Team five times in his career. It will stay that way at least after the 2025-26 season in the eyes of former NBA star big man DeMarcus Cousins, who said during a recent episode of the “Run it Back” show Asked […]

After almost two full years of patience, the New Orleans Pelicans are finally getting an extended look at the version of Dejounte Murray that they thought former EVP David Griffin was acquiring. If the past several weeks are any indication, the foundation for the franchise’s future is being built on the 29-year-old’s shoulders. Joe Dumars […]

Stephen Curry is nearing a return to the court for the Golden State Warriors this season. Curry hasn’t appeared in a game since his Jan. 30 performance against the Detroit Pistons. He’s been dealing with a knee injury that sidelined him for all of February and half of March so far. NBA insider Brett Siegel […]

Brooklyn Nets center Day’Ron Sharpe will miss the remainder of the season due to a thumb injury, which will require surgery, the team announced Thursday. “Day’Ron Sharpe has been diagnosed with an ulnar collateral ligament tear in his left thumb. Sharpe, who will require surgery to repair the ligament, will miss the remainder of the […]

The Indiana Pacers will be facing the Phoenix Suns, and there’s a chance they could see the debut of one of their players. Ivica Zubac has been out since he was traded to the Pacers with a left ankle sprain, and there has been some uncertainty if he would play at all this season. With […]

The Los Angeles Lakers might have a playoff dilemma on their hands when it comes using LeBron James. NBA insider Brett Siegel took part in the latest episode of Clutch Scoops with Tomer Azarly on March 12. Los Angeles seems to be playing better without James, but Siegel argues they still need to play him […]

The Rising Stars event over NBA All-Star Weekend gives fans a chance to see some of the top young players in the league from star rookies to standout second-year players. The event has evolved to include standouts from the G League as well, but it’s always two-way contract players and assignment players. This season, Sean […]

The 2026 NBA Finals are scheduled to begin in 12 weeks. While this may seem like a lot of time, the 2025-26 regular season is winding down, and teams are beginning to solidify their status heading into the playoffs. Although the Oklahoma City Thunder are the defending champions and still hold the best record in […]

It’s been a collective group effort for the Atlanta Hawks to get to where they are right now, and the proof is in the pudding. They’ve led the league in assists for most of the season, as sharing the ball has been the driving force behind their success. Everyone has committed to the pass from […]

Recently, Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo etched his name into the NBA record books with an 83-point performance against the Washington Wizards on Tuesday. The epic performance moved Adebayo past Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s 81-point game two decades ago against the Toronto Raptors, and he now only trails Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-point output for […]

Former NBA star Dwight Howard officially announced his retirement through a post on social media. Howard took to Instagram to post a video montage of his life from a young child to now, and announced that it was finally time to hang ‘em up. “Woke up today on the 12th of this month and I […]

The Prime docuseries Soul Power: The Legend of the American Basketball Association has reinvigorated interest in the American Basketball Association (ABA). Allowing a younger generation to learn from players who radically transformed the game. Among those was Artis Gilmore. Gilmore played for the Kentucky Colonels from 1971 to 1976. His 7-foot-2 stature, trademark afro, and […]

The Atlanta Hawks have seen several versions of this team throughout the season. Through the injuries and trades, it’s safe to say there have been about three or four different iterations of this roster. Despite the changes, the Hawks have managed to stay in the thick of things and are fighting to make a playoff […]

The Golden State Warriors have had a tough season as they’ve dealt with injuries to their star players, and they’re trying their best to stay motivated. That may have been a hard thing for them in their past few games, as they’ve all been close losses to the Oklahoma City Thunder, Utah Jazz, and Chicago […]

Phoenix Suns veteran Dillon Brooks’ promising update on his hand injury ahead of facing the Indiana Pacers could pave the way for his return. Brooks discussed the Suns’ upcoming postseason run and how a potential best-of-7 series will present “problems” for the Minnesota Timberwolves. The forward will look to regain his rhythm between now and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have quietly played the best basketball of their season, winning three in a row and going 5-1 in March. Significantly, the team has relied on suffocating defense to beat teams. Coach JJ Redick has been encouraged by the Lakers’ improved defense in wins over the New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves, […]

The development curve for a rookie is rarely linear, and that has certainly been the case this season in the FedEx Forum. Though Cedric Coward’s first run through the NBA’s 82-game gauntlet has been far from a smooth ride, the grumbling Memphis Grizzlies are still encouraged by what they’ve seen from their 2025 first-round pick. […]

The New York Knicks got back into the win column on Wednesday with a road victory over the Utah Jazz, but it still wasn’t exactly an inspiring victory over a tanking opponent. Prior to that, the Knicks had suffered two straight uncompetitive losses to the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers on their West […]

The Dallas Mavericks have seen their fair share of highs and lows during the ownership of Mark Cuban. They have also seen a range of top-class players playing for the franchise, from Dirk Nowitzki to Luka Doncic to now Cooper Flagg. However, the Mavs have also missed out on several big names over the years, […]

The Golden State Warriors have been cascading down the Western Conference standings in recent weeks in the prolonged injury absence of Stephen Curry, who has not played since well before the All-Star break with a lingering knee injury. That losing continued on Tuesday with a rough home loss at the hands of the Chicago Bulls […]

Brooklyn Nets center Day’Ron Sharpe will miss his second straight game on Thursday due to a left thumb sprain. Head coach Jordi Fernandez said the fifth-year center has no timetable for his return. “No timeline. [Day’Ron has a] thumb sprain. Whatever time it takes for him to feel good to play again,” Fernandez said. Sharpe […]

Recently, Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo lit the NBA world on fire with a historic 83-point scoring performance against the Washington Wizards. The outburst moved him into second place all-time for the single-game scoring record, behind only Wilt Chamberlain’s iconic 100-point game. Still, not everyone is thrilled with the way Adebayo got to the point […]

Sacramento Kings veteran DeMar DeRozan surpassed Hall of Fame forward Tim Duncan on the all-time scoring list in a 117-109 loss to the Charlotte Hornets. DeRozan finished with 39 points on 17-for-22 shooting and moved to 18th on the NBA’s all-time list. DeRozan responded to the historic night after the loss, per The Sacramento Bee’s […]

The Dallas Mavericks and Memphis Grizzlies will be facing off against each other in what some might call a tank battle between the two. Both teams are near the bottom of the Western Conference standings and have been for most of the season. During this time of the year, more of the younger guys are […]

There was some NBA history made the other night when Bam Adebayo exploded for 83 points. As he continues to rehab from injury, the Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton reflected on how Adebayo’s 83 point-game helped him believe in the fact that Wilt Chamberlain once had 100 points in a game. "Wilt Chamberlain 100… I ain't know […]

The Chicago Bulls will visit the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. Josh Giddey and Matas Buzelis are listed as probable. Both are coming off recent right ankle sprains. On Tuesday, Buzelis and Giddey were instrumental in the Bulls’ 130-124 OT win over the Golden State Warriors. Buzelis finished with a career high of 41 […]

On Thursday evening, the Boston Celtics will hit the road for a tough matchup against the reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder. Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, and Payton Pritchard are all on the injury report for this one with various ailments. Here’s everything we know about the injury statuses of three of Boston’s most important […]

The Miami Heat host the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night at Kaseya Center in Miami. The Heat come into this game off the back of six straight wins, the latest being the mammoth 150-129 win that featured Bam Adebayo’s monster 83-point performance. Herro ended up missing the last game due to a left quadriceps injury, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to host the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night. Both teams are battling injuries, however. For the Lakers, LeBron James is set to return from a three-game absence after dealing with injury concerns. The Lakers have been cautious regarding the 41-year-old’s availability. He dealt with a right hip contusion and […]

The New Orleans Pelicans haven’t been the best throughout the course of the season, but they’ve had a little life over the past few weeks since Dejounte Murray has returned. He’s made things easier for the Pelicans with his playmaking, and he’s been another scoring option that they need. What’s been even better is that […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves sustained their third consecutive loss, losing 153-128 to the Los Angeles Clippers. It was a bad night for the Wolves’ defense, as they allowed Kawhi Leonard to torch them for 45 points. Following the game, Anthony Edwards got brutally honest about Leonard and his status in the NBA. "In all honesty, Kawhi […]

Last summer, there was speculation that Jaylen Brown was going to be traded from the Boston Celtics. Furthermore, the rumors were that Derrick White was going with Brown in a trade. Obviously, that didn’t happen. Now, Brown comes forward to say that NBA legend Tracy McGrady had convinced him to stick with Boston, per Cousins […]