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The Los Angeles Lakers have little else to play for other than a championship at this point. Yes, young talents like Dalton Knecht and Max Christie can continue their development and evolve into difference-making role players, but time is not on the organization’s side. The ongoing presence of LeBron James and Anthony Davis requires LA […]

The West Coast meets the East Coast this Saturday night with the Los Angeles Lakers facing off against the New York Knicks in a marquee NBA showdown at Madison Square Garden. That meeting has been generating lots of buzz, with Los Angeles head coach JJ Redick adding more fuel to the excitement, saying how much […]

The Charlotte Hornets’ season took another hit as they lost guard Josh Okogie to a left hamstring strain during their 104-112 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. The team, already without LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, and Grant Williams, just can’t catch a break with injuries. On Saturday, the team confirmed Okogie’s hamstring injury and said […]

Former NBA All-Star Dwight Howard has not forgotten the way he kept Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic in check during the Los Angeles Lakers’ title run in 2020. He believes that would still be the case, especially in his prime. Howard featured as a special guest on the 7PM in Brooklyn podcast on Saturday. Part […]

As the drama between the Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler continues, the star’s agent Bernie Lee had to make clear surrounding the narrative that his client delayed the team flight to Milwaukee which caused the second suspension on Jan. 22. With Butler serving his third suspension this month, the agent would even provide proof via […]

Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein gave his All-Star forward Jalen Williams his flowers before facing the Kings at the Paycom Center. While Aaron Wiggins provided the keys to beating the Kings, Hartenstein congratulated Williams for earning his first career All-Star selection. Before facing the Kings, Hartenstein discussed Williams’ two-way game for the Thunder this […]

Brooklyn Nets forward Noah Clowney will be sidelined through the All-Star break due to a left ankle sprain. The 20-year-old injured the ankle during Monday’s 110-96 loss to the Sacramento Kings. He landed on Domantas Sabonis’ foot while landing after a rebound attempt. Noah Clowney turned his left ankle and had to be helped to […]

Oklahoma City Thunder wing Aaron Wiggins believes his team’s offensive approach is crucial for their Saturday night matchup against the Sacramento Kings. Fresh off of All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 52-point performance in a loss to the Golden State Warriors, the Thunder have had two days to regroup in preparation for a four-game homestand at the Paycom […]

During the Phoenix Suns’ 130-105 win over the Golden State Warriors on Friday night, Kevin Durant was seen engaging in a brief but fiery exchange with Hall of Famer Gary Payton Sr., who was in attendance at Chase Center to support his son, Warriors guard Gary Payton II. The exchange quickly gained attention after a […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Toronto Raptors on Sunday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Clippers-Raptors prediction and pick. The Los Angeles Clippers travel to Toronto looking to sweep the season series against the Toronto Raptors. The Clippers, sitting sixth […]

The Boston Celtics will travel to the City of Brotherly Love for a showdown with the Philadelphia 76ers. It will be a battle at the Wells Fargo Center as we continue our NBA odds series with a Celtics-76ers prediction and pick. The Celtics lead the head-to-head series 270-198. Yet, the 76ers defeated the Celtics 118-114 […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers host the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday afternoon. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Mavericks-Cavaliers prediction and pick. Dallas is coming off a loss to the Detroit Pistons and are losers of six of their last 10 games. Not having their star, Luka Doncic, is taking a toll on […]

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s net worth in 2025 is $25 million. Abdul-Jabbar is one of the greatest basketball players of all time. Playing over two decades in the NBA, Abdul-Jabbar is a legend of the Milwaukee Bucks and the Los Angeles Lakers. Aside from his six MVPs, 19 All-Star Game appearances, 15 All-NBA, and 11 All-Defensive honors, […]

As the Oklahoma City Thunder gear up for their four-game homestand, starting against the Sacramento Kings, injured forward Chet Holmgren is making significant progress in his recovery from a pelvic injury. After a brief two-game road trip, topped by a 116-109 Thunder loss to the Golden State Warriors, Holmgren joined Oklahoma City during a team […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are going through it, and head coach Doc Rivers understands that sentiment. Even when Giannis Antetokounmpo and Chris Paul had a heated exchange in the Bucks loss, the frustration stems deeper than one action. As Rivers explained, missing star players leaves a lasting effect on the team. “We miss Bobby (Portis), we […]

The Utah Jazz are expected to buy out forward PJ Tucker after acquiring him from the Los Angeles Clippers, according to NBA insider Rob Peterson. Sources told Shot Coverage that the 39-year-old veteran will not remain with Utah following Saturday’s trade. Earlier in the day, ESPN’s Shams Charania and Bobby Marks reported that the Clippers […]

The Houston Rockets play their 48th game of the season against the Brooklyn Nets (15-33) on Saturday and will arrive in the Toyota Center with a 32-15 record and sole possession of second place in the Western Conference. Outstanding player development is forcing basketball fans to firmly acknowledge a group that is smashing expectations. The […]

If there’s anyone who knows what it’s like to play alongside a superstar playmaker, it’s Josh Green. After spending four seasons running with Luka Doncic in Dallas, Green is now in Charlotte, and he can’t help but see some similarities between his former teammate and Hornets guard LaMelo Ball. “I think both of them have […]

The New York Knicks (32-16) will look to extend their five-game winning streak when they face the Los Angeles Lakers (27-19) on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden. However, they may be without Josh Hart, who is listed as questionable with right knee soreness on the latest injury report ahead of their 8:30 p.m. ET […]

The Washington Wizards visit the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night. Mike Conley is on the injury report listed as questionable. Conley is dealing with a sprained right thumb after going for six points and six assists against the Phoenix Suns. Here’s everything we know about Mike Conley’s injury and his playing status vs. the Wizards. […]

The Chicago Bulls will head to Motown to face the Detroit Pistons. It will be a Central Division clash as we continue our NBA odds series and make a Bulls-Pistons prediction and pick. The Bulls lead the head-to-head series 147-135. Significantly, they defeated the Pistons 122-112 at Little Caesars Arena on November 18, 2024. The […]

The Orlando Magic (24-25) continue their six-game road trip with a matchup against the Utah Jazz (10-36) on Saturday evening. Ahead of the 5:00 p.m. ET tip-off, the Magic have listed guard Jalen Suggs as questionable with a left quad contusion on their latest injury report. Suggs last appeared in Orlando’s 121-113 victory over the […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum added another game-winner to his collection on Friday night. With the game tied and just 0.2 seconds left in the fourth quarter, the six-time All-Star buried a fadeaway jumper to help the C’s capture a 118-116 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Jayson Tatum nails the clutch shot FOR THE […]

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat embarking on a four-game road trip starting Saturday against the San Antonio Spurs, it will be a huge test for first-round pick Kel’el Ware in his new role with the starting lineup. Though he has been impressing, the Heat’s frontcourt duo of Ware along with Bam Adebayo disappointed against […]

The Atlanta Hawks will play the Indiana Pacers on Saturday. Trae Young is listed on the NBA injury report, however, so is the Hawks star guard playing tonight? Young has dealt with injury trouble at times this season. Still, he has played in 44 of the Hawks’ 48 games up to this point. Despite being […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams had his right wrist wrapped throughout his media availability after Wednesday’s 116-109 loss to the Golden State Warriors. Williams responded to the high expectations bestowed upon him after a reporter asked him about his right wrist. Jalen is ruled out for Oklahoma City’s matchup against the Sacramento Kings on […]

The Los Angeles Clippers made their first significant move ahead of the NBA Trade Deadline. Los Angeles traded PJ Tucker, Mo Bamba, a future second-round pick, and cash to the Utah Jazz for Drew Eubanks and Patty Mills. This was first reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania and Bobby Marks. Funny enough, PJ Tucker and the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers (27-19) continue their six-game road trip with a matchup against the New York Knicks (32-16) at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night. Ahead of the 8:30 p.m. ET tip-off on ABC, the Lakers upgraded forward Dorian Finney-Smith and guard Gabe Vincent to probable on the latest injury report. Finney-Smith is dealing […]

Normally when a player is considered snubbed from the NBA All-Star Team, “happy” isn’t the first word that comes to mind. But then again, Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey isn’t normal. He’s a leader. Following the Sixers’ 137-134 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Friday, Maxey told reporters that not making the All-Star team didn’t […]

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat embark on a four-game road trip that starts Saturday night, the team could potentially look different when they come back home to play on Feb. 10. With the drama between the Heat and Jimmy Butler ongoing, the trade deadline on Feb. 6 approaches faster by the day as star […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams, in his third NBA season, has adapted to the expectations set forth for himself and his team. After Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 52 points in the loss to the Golden State Warriors, discussed what it’s like adjusting to the lofty expectations that come with leading the Western Conference (37-9) with […]

From the Summer Olympics in Paris to the NBA hardwood, Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker and Stephen Curry have developed a special type of relationship. The competition is as real as it gets between the two. Heading into Friday’s game, both players were trying to get their teams over the hump. After the 130-105 win, […]

The Golden State Warriors, Stephen Curry, and the NBA Trade Deadline have all been interwoven in the past few weeks. After the Warriors lost 130-105 to the Phoenix Suns on Friday, there’s becoming an increased sense of urgency. As a result, the Warriors have held significant Zach LaVine trade discussions. Although those are simply discussions, […]

It feels that every time Kevin Durant steps on the court for the Phoenix Suns, something magical happens. After former teammate Kyrie Irving dropped a heartwarming take on Durant approaching 30,000 points, he made some more history before that mark. For the first time since 2006, he’s made 4+ 3-pointers in 5 straight games. The […]

In the first half of the New Orleans Pelicans 118-116 loss to the Boston Celtics, Jose Alvarado watched Dejounte Murray exit the game on a non-contact injury. It was later revealed Murray suffered a season-ending right Achilles injury, adding to the list of injuries to the Pelicans’ starters such as Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, and […]

No matter who it is, San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama catches the eye of his fellow NBA companions. His newest one, Kristaps Porzingis. He backed up his play after Wembanyama entered former Spurs legend Tim Duncan’s territory with an All-Star game nod. In the win over the Milwaukee Bucks, the second-year man had 30 […]

Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers fought hard against the Denver Nuggets on Friday night, but ultimately, Nikola Jokic’s late-game heroics proved too much. The reigning three-time MVP led Denver to a 137-134 victory despite Maxey’s stellar 42-point performance. With the 76ers leading 128-125 with under two minutes remaining, Jokic took over. He scored 11 […]

Kevin Durant had plenty to say on and off the court Friday night as the Phoenix Suns dominated the Golden State Warriors 130-105 at Chase Center. The Suns’ star forward not only helped his team secure an emphatic win, but he also engaged in a heated back-and-forth with Hall of Famer Gary Payton Sr., who […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo was not pleased with a fourth-quarter foul by San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul, which sent him to the floor during Milwaukee’s 144-118 loss on Friday night. With 3:46 left and the Bucks down 131-111, Antetokounmpo received a bounce pass from Taurean Prince and spun toward the basket as Jeremy Sochan, Devin Vassell, […]