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Although Philadelphia 76ers GM Daryl Morey made moves at the deadline, none of them materialized in adding a player to his roster, but that’s OK, according to the long-time GM, who still likes his team’s chances this season. After trading Jared McCain to the Thunder for draft capital, Morey says he isn’t intimidated by the […]

The Toronto Raptors were one of the teams at the trade deadline looking to make a splash, but in the end, they were not able to do so. They did end up trading for Chris Paul, but it’s uncertain what the future holds for the veteran point guard and whether he’ll play or not. The […]

Former Boston Celtics stars Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce engaged in a pointed on-air debate over the franchise’s direction before the formation of the Big Three during the latest episode of KG Certified, revisiting long-standing disagreements about Boston’s success prior to their 2008 title run. The discussion began as Pierce reflected on how his role […]

Former NBA center Kendrick Perkins drew attention Thursday night after comparing San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama to himself during a postgame segment on NBA Today. The remarks came following San Antonio’s 135-123 win over the Dallas Mavericks, a performance in which Wembanyama again showcased his expanding offensive range and all-around impact. Perkins said Wembanyama’s […]

The Detroit Pistons will be in a big matchup against the New York Knicks, as the No. 1 and No. 2 seeds in the Eastern Conference will face off. The Pistons and Knicks have a lot of history with each other, dating back to the first round of the playoffs last season, and any time […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain says he felt blindsided by the Philadelphia 76ers’ trade ahead of Thursday’s deadline, but is looking forward to a new chapter of his NBA career with the defending champions. Coach Mark Daigneault revealed the Thunder’s interest in McCain, dating back to 2024, when Jared worked out with Oklahoma City […]

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is relentless on the football field, and off of it. While appearing on “The Pat McAfee Show,” the All-Pro was not afraid to share his opinion on the reigning Defensive Player of the Year. While briefly speaking on Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, he took aim at Cleveland […]

The Golden State Warriors struck out in their bid for Giannis Antetokounmpo as the Milwaukee Bucks decided to wait for the summer to deal the superstar in the hopes they can command a better return or even convince the waivering Antetokounmpo to stay. Ultimately, the package of Draymond Green, Jonathan Kuminga, Brandin Podziemski, four unprotected […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will enter Saturday’s game against the Golden State Warriors 31-19. They have won two straight after defeating the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday, 119-115. But in the win, the Lakers suffered a big-time loss. Superstar Luka Doncic suffered a hamstring injury after playing just 16 minutes. Doncic left the game and did […]

The Los Angeles Clippers were one of the more active teams during the trade deadline, but it may not be the way fans expected. They became more of sellers before the deadline, trading James Harden to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Darius Garland. Days later, they traded Ivica Zubac and Kobe Brown to the Indiana Pacers […]

The NBA may be looking to resume business in Seattle. Certainly, former NBA great Gary Payton, who played for the SuperSonics, wants to see that happen. The same holds for former guard Isiah Thomas. On Friday, it was reported that NBA Commissioner Adam Silver met with Washington Governor Bob Ferguson about the prospects of an […]

With the Miami Heat having a silent trade deadline, being the only team in the Eastern Conference to not make a deal, the franchise looks to finish out the season strong, trying to look for more consistency. As the trade rumors around the Heat were swirling, especially in connection to Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo, head […]

Former Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain has officially joined the Oklahoma City Thunder, as Mark Daigneault revealed the front office has had eyes on the sophomore shooter since his 2024 draft process. Ahead of this week’s deadline, the Thunder traded with the 76ers for McCain. GM Sam Presti reached deep into his treasure trove of […]

The Denver Nuggets (33-19) somehow survived Nikola Jokic’s month-long absence and maintained a top-three slot in the Western Conference standings, and Peyton Watson was a huge reason why. The fourth-year forward’s emergence has made this team a legitimate threat to the Oklahoma City Thunder’s NBA title defense, providing Denver with the depth it has needed. […]

The 2026 NBA trade deadline was incredibly busy, with stars flying across the country. James Harden was traded yet again, this time landing with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Anthony Davis is also on the move, headed to Washington. But maybe the most impactful trade happened between the Boston Celtics and Chicago Bulls. The Celtics acquired veteran […]

The Los Angeles Lakers narrowly defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 119-115 on Thursday night as guard Austin Reaves tallied 35 points, six rebounds, and two assists while shooting 12 of 17 from the field and five of eight from distance. The performance served as another example of the growth Reaves has shown this season. Additionally, his […]

Following Thursday’s NBA trade deadline, veteran guard Chris Paul remains on the Toronto Raptors’ roster, but his future with the organization remains uncertain. Toronto acquired the 40-year-old guard from the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday as part of a three-team deal involving the Brooklyn Nets. The Raptors sent Ochai Agbaji, a 2032 second-round pick, and […]

The NBA trade deadline came and went, and reports are claiming the Memphis Grizzlies received little to no interest in Ja Morant. On Friday, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst revealed what he was hearing around the league about how the other 29 teams valued the star point guard. During the latest episode of “Get Up” on ESPN, […]

There is no denying that the Washington Wizards walked away from the NBA trade deadline as one of the biggest winners. Anthony Davis and Trae Young are two All-Star talents this organization added for virtually nothing, and the Wizards are finally emerging from their rebuild. However, while some had a great trade deadline, others are […]

Uncertainty continues to surround the status of Ja Morant after the NBA trade deadline passed with the Memphis Grizzlies opting to keep their franchise guard amid months of speculation. On Friday, general manager Zach Kleiman offered little clarity on whether Morant will return this season, delivering a measured response that underscored the medical nature of […]

The Dallas Mavericks have been through ups and downs these past two seasons, but it seems as if they’re ready to turn a new leaf moving forward. After trading Anthony Davis to the Washington Wizards, it feels clear as ever that the keys are being given to Cooper Flagg to take over the team, and […]

The Memphis Grizzlies visit the Portland Blazers on Friday night. All-Star Deni Avdija is on the injury report alongside Scoot Henderson, with one player listed as probable and the other as questionable. Avdija is dealing with a low back strain, while Henderson has a left hamstring tear. Here’s everything we know about Deni Avdija’s injury […]

With the NBA trade deadline passing Thursday without a Giannis Antetokounmpo deal materializing, the Milwaukee Bucks’ decision to keep their franchise cornerstone could shift the league’s trade landscape toward the offseason — and potentially open the door to major changes for the Orlando Magic. On the latest episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, NBA analyst […]

As New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns wore a bandage in Wednesday night’s 134-127 overtime victory over the New York Knicks, he and other players on the team, like OG Anunoby and Josh Hart, were on the team’s injury report. While it was a bloody injury scare for Towns and the Knicks, he is at […]

The NBA Trade Deadline has passed, and the Oklahoma City Thunder acquired Jared McCain in a four-team deal. Additionally, they have brought in the son of a college hoops legend after the trade deadline, according to ClutchPoints insider Brett Siegel. “The Thunder have signed Buddy Boeheim to a two-way contract, effectively waiving Chris Youngblood,” Siegel […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have let it be known this past week that they’re looking to go into a new direction with their franchise. The first indicator was trading Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Utah Jazz, and in return, they received three first-round picks. The domino that many people were waiting to fall was Ja Morant, […]

The NBA Trade Deadline garnered some noteworthy headlines. One of which was the trading of Anthony Davis from the Dallas Mavericks to the Washington Wizards. But it appears that his agent, Rich Paul, didn’t know what went down, per Joe Vardon of The Athletic. Instead, he was notified about the trading of Darius Garland from […]

As is the case every year, the NBA trade deadline brought plenty of expected news of notable names being on the move, as well as a level of shock and surprise due to some teams that were not expected to be very active pulling off some of the biggest moves. No, there was no Luka […]

With rumors swirling around the Minnesota Timberwolves after Thursday’s trade deadline, the only player who had been dealt was guard Mike Conley Jr.; in fact, he was in two transactions. With rumors of Conley returning to the Timberwolves, those talks proved fruitful, and the veteran is likely to see his way back to the team. […]

The Orlando Magic shook up their roster when they traded Tyus Jones to the Charlotte Hornets prior to the deadline. Now, the Magic have found his replacement. Orlando has signed former Chicago Bulls guard Jevon Carter for the remainder of the season, via Shams Charania of ESPN. The financial terms of his deal have not […]

The Brooklyn Nets waived guard Tyrese Martin on Thursday as part of a trade with the Denver Nuggets, the team announced. Brooklyn acquired Hunter Tyson and a Nuggets 2032 second-round pick for a 2026 second-round draft pick, which will be the least favorable selection between the Atlanta Hawks and Los Angeles Clippers. The Nets also […]

The Los Angeles Clippers visit the Sacramento Kings on Friday night. Domantas Sabonis is on the injury report, listed as questionable. Sabonis is dealing with lower back soreness after going for 24 points against the Memphis Grizzlies amid trade rumors on Wednesday. Here’s everything we know about Domantas Sabonis’ injury and his playing status vs. […]

James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers were able to have a healthy split before the deadline, after both sides decided they were going in different directions. Harden was looking to compete for a championship, and there was uncertainty surrounding his contract beyond this season. As for the Clippers, it’s obvious that they were looking […]

Somehow, Giannis Antetokounmpo returned… to the Milwaukee Bucks. For the last two months, the Milwaukee Bucks star seemed to be edging closer and closer to his exit. Rumors about his displeasure flowed, and the Bucks were supposedly shopping their star already. However, Milwaukee instead decided to wait until the offseason to deal the star. At […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have gotten healthy over the past few days after getting Austin Reaves back from a long injury absence, and he’s already shown that he was missed. Reaves is still on a minutes restriction, but against the Philadelphia 76ers, where Luka Doncic had to leave early because of an injury, they needed […]

The New Orleans Pelicans visit the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. Julius Randle is on the injury report, listed as questionable. Randle remains a member of the Timberwolves after the trade deadline passed, and he’s dealing with left thumb soreness. Here’s everything we know about Julius Randle’s injury and his playing status vs. the Pelicans. […]

The Brooklyn Nets acquired forward Josh Minott from the Boston Celtics for cash considerations ahead of Thursday’s NBA trade deadline. After welcoming Ochai Agbaji from the Toronto Raptors, Minott’s arrival adds another young wing to Brooklyn’s roster for the second half of the season. With that, we assess the trade and offer the Nets a […]

The Golden State Warriors looked a little different on trade deadline day, but they had a game to play against the Phoenix Suns. Both teams were dealing with injuries coming in, but the Suns had the advantage for most of the fourth quarter, and it looked like they were heading toward the win at one […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made a big splash at the NBA trade deadline, trading for Luke Kennard from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Gabe Vincent. After the Lakers traded for the shooter, Lakers’ coach JJ Redick had a simple message for the newest player. “He’s one of the best shooters in the NBA and […]