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The Detroit Pistons have a winning record for the first time since they started the 2023-24 season with a 2-1 record. Currently 19-18 this season, the Pistons could move two games above .500 for the first time since Mar. 30, 2019. With Cade Cunningham leading the charge, there is a clear path to this young, […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 15-game win streak ended against Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers Wednesday night. Gilgeous-Alexander addressed playing in a smaller market. Like the Cavs, the Thunder don’t always get maximum exposure as bigger-market teams. However, that hasn’t prevented both teams from dominating their respective conferences with the two best […]

The Golden State Warriors have ruled out forward Andrew Wiggins for Thursday night’s game against the Detroit Pistons due to personal reasons. This unexpected development adds to the Warriors’ growing list of absentees as they begin a critical four-game road trip. Wiggins has been a consistent contributor this season, averaging 16.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, and […]

While some teams around the NBA are currently gearing up for the second half of the season in hopes of making the playoffs, others are incentivized to lose as many games as possible in order to try to secure the number one overall pick. This year, teams like the New Orleans Pelicans and Washington Wizards […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are patching together rotations while learning how to best use Zach Edey’s skillset. Taylor Jenkins has been juggling injury reports and rehab returns all season while looking for lineups that work around Jaren Jackson Jr. It’s been a mostly successful season as the Grizzlies (23-14) have maintained a second-place level pace in […]

The Indiana Pacers are finding their groove after a slow start to the season, and getting healthy has been one of the main keys to their recent success. Their recent win was against the Chicago Bulls, defeating them 129-114, and while the game was going on, someone pointed out a hilarious jersey number joke. The […]

While talking about his loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander addressed playing in a small market. After head coach Mark Daigneault pinpointed what went wrong against the Cavs that snapped a 15-game win streak, Gilgeous-Alexander talked about Oklahoma City. After losing to the Cavs 129-122, Gilgeous-Alexander discussed his situation with […]

Approximately 45% of the NBA season is in the books and the injury-riddled Memphis Grizzlies (24-13) are in a dogfight for second place in the Western Conference. Taylor Jenkins has patched together rotations despite Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, Santi Aldama, and Zach Edey missing a combined 46 games. The lack of star power has required […]

On Wednesday evening, the New York Knicks ended their brief losing skid with a solid, if not dominant, home win over the Toronto Raptors. After missing the team’s last game versus the Orlando Magic, Karl-Anthony Towns returned to the lineup against Toronto and filled up the stat sheet, scoring 27 points in the victory. Despite […]

Southern California is dealing with devastating wildfires at the moment, and Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick is reportedly among those who lost their homes due to the catastrophic event, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. Tragic fires in L.A. have impacted so many, including Lakers personnel such as head coach JJ Redick who lost […]

The Orlando Magic have provided an official update regarding the status of Jalen Suggs following the non-contact back injury he sustained last Friday in their 106-97 win over the Toronto Raptors. Suggs was wheelchaired off the court after logging just 13 minutes of action and has since missed the team’s last two games. The Magic […]

The NBA has released the second results from the fan vote for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, which will be hosted by the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco. After leading the league with the most votes the first go-around, Giannis Antetokounmpo continues to reign supreme over everyone else with 2.72 million votes. Nikola Jokic […]

The Los Angeles Lakers returned winless from a two-game road trip against the Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks. While they were hopeful that a game against the struggling Charlotte Hornets would help them get back on track, that contest will have to wait. The wildfires in Southern California caused immeasurable damage in the Pacific Palisades, […]

Amid Miami Heat Jimmy Butler trade rumors and drastic changes, Phoneix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic is prepared to face anything head-on. Despite the Suns’ Nurkic being involved in a potential Butler trade and losing his spot in head coach Mike Budenholzer’s starting lineup, the veteran center remains positive. While constantly communicating with the Suns front […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder saw their 15-game winning streak come to an end in a 129-122 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in a historic matchup at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Wednesday. The game marked the first time two teams entered a contest on such lengthy win streaks — 15 games for Oklahoma City and 10 […]

Despite being one of the most competitive teams over the years, this season, the Miami Heat are middling and have a gigantic distraction in their own locker room: Jimmy Butler. Butler led the Heat to the NBA Finals in 2020 and 2023, but for several months now, the relationship between Butler and Miami has seemingly […]

The plot thickens with the Phoenix Suns and Bradley Beal, and now there’s family drama involved. Beal’s agent, Mark Bartlestein, has an interesting connection with the franchise, thanks to his son, Josh Bartlestein. The latter is the Suns’ chief executive officer and one of the heads of the decision-making for the franchise. While the NBA […]

ESPN NBA analyst Richard Jefferson didn’t mince words his criticisms of Charles Barkley and the style of commentary on shows like Inside The NBA. Jefferson came to the defense of Lakers coach JJ Redick, whom Barkley harshly criticized his take on NBA coverage. “If you turn on any show and the people that are hosting […]

As the New York Knicks face the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night in a huge test for the team, a key piece to the group is star Josh Hart who spoke about his run-ins with the officiating crew. While Hart is known for his bevy of minutes with the Knicks, he has also seen […]

The Hornets are struggling and on a massive losing streak, while the Lakers are playing better now despite some inconsistent play. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Hornets-Lakers prediction and pick. The Hornets were among the worst teams in the NBA last season and look just as bad this season. They […]

The Heat have struggled with consistency this year, and all of the talk around them has been off-court related to Jimmy Butler. Then, the Jazz have been one of the worst teams in the NBA despite winning a few games recently. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Heat-Jazz prediction and pick. […]

Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat are at a standstill as the team tries to find another destination for their disgruntled star. The one team that continues to pop up in trade rumors is the Phoenix Suns because that’s where Butler would prefer going and everybody knows, according to Marc Stein. “Word has permeated the […]

These two teams are both struggling to find consistency this year. They are coming off a last-second win against the Jazz, while the Suns were upset against the Hornets in their last game. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Hawks-Suns prediction and pick. The Hawks have talent but can not find […]

These two teams are headed in the same direction. The Trail Blazers have had trouble finding any consistency as a team, while the Mavericks It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Trail Blazers-Mavericks prediction and pick. The Trail Blazers are struggling this year and have a 12-23 record. Anfernee Simmons and Shaedon […]

Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies will play the Houston Rockets on Thursday night. Houston and Memphis are currently second and third in that order in the Western Conference standings, so Thursday’s game should be competitive. However, Morant is listed on the injury report. According to the NBA injury report, Morant is dealing with a […]

The Orlando Magic (22-16) are set to open a three-game homestand on Thursday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves (19-17). ESPN’s Shams Charania reported on Wednesday that Paolo Banchero could make his return during the upcoming back-to-back games. The latest injury report has since upgraded the All-Star forward to questionable, citing return to competition reconditioning. Banchero […]

With exactly four weeks until the NBA trade deadline, the Golden State Warriors find their backs up against the wall. After a 12-3 start to the season, Stephen Curry and Co. are now 18-18 overall and in danger of sinking below .500 for the first time all season when they hit the road to play […]

It is not often that teams have to deal with two players with the same name, but the Oklahoma City Thunder have managed that problem for the past three years. Jalen Williams and Jaylin Williams have caused a lot of confusion over the years, which caught up with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night. For […]

Russell Westbrook shared an emotional response to the devastating wildfires affecting Los Angeles following the Denver Nuggets’ 126-103 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. Speaking postgame, Westbrook reflected on the crisis impacting his hometown, expressing gratitude for first responders while acknowledging the challenges faced by many in the affected areas. “For me personally, it’s fine. […]

The injury-ravaged Brooklyn Nets could welcome back one of their top players during a six-game road trip. Head coach Jordi Fernandez said the team expects Cam Johnson to return during an upcoming West Coast swing. The veteran wing has missed Brooklyn’s last three games due to a right ankle sprain. “We believe [he’ll play during […]

The New York Knicks snapped their three-game losing streak on Wednesday with a 112-98 win over the Toronto Raptors at Madison Square Garden, and during the struggles as of late, head coach Tom Thibodeau caught criticism for the minutes he is asking his star players to play, a critique that has been present for him […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum boasts a resume that speaks for itself. He’s now an NBA champion and a five-time All-Star, with a sixth selection likely on the way. And yet, former Milwaukee Bucks scorer Brandon Jennings wants more from him. While discussing the three-time All-NBA First Teamer, Jennings argued that Tatum is “soft” and […]

Khris Middleton has started most games he’s played in his 13-year NBA career, but upon returning from his most recent injury, Middleton was moved out of the starting lineup and onto the bench. While players, particularly former All-Stars like Middleton, are typically hesitant to expect a ‘demotion,’ Middleton seemed ready to accept the shift — […]

The Jimmy Butler and Phoenix Suns trade saga continues, but there’s a new name involved. ESPN host and former NBA center Kendrick Perkins believes that Suns forward Kevin Durant is at the center of the rumors. While his name hasn’t been involved in a trade, Perkins thinks that these rumors are to keep his former […]

The Dallas Mavericks are hoping to earn their second consecutive win on Thursday in a game against the Portland Trail Blazers. The Mavs snapped a five-game losing streak with a 118-97 win against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. Injuries continue to be a concern for the team, though. Luka Doncic (left calf strain), Kyrie […]

For the first time since 2019, the Detroit Pistons have earned a record over .500 after a 35-game stretch. The team’s momentum is rising after defeating the Brooklyn Nets 113-98. Detroit has been one of the hottest teams in the NBA this season as their fifth consecutive victory boosted their record to 19-18. The Pistons […]

The Brooklyn Nets have shifted their focus toward draft positioning midway through the 2024-25 campaign. While lottery odds will be a top priority during the second half of the season, so will player development. And no young prospect on Brooklyn’s roster has shown more promise than second-year forward Noah Clowney. Clowney was a bright spot […]

New York Knicks star center Karl-Anthony Towns has made his fandom of the Philadelphia Eagles known, and ahead of their playoff matchup against the Green Bay Packers, he sent a Mariachi band to play “Fly Eagles Fly” on The Rich Eisen Show. FLY EAGLES FLY 🦅 Eagles fan Karl-Anthony Towns sent a Mariachi band to […]

Victor Wembanyama is impressing both on and off the court, enthralling San Antonio Spurs fans with his inordinate skill set. That includes his pre-game fashion. Ahead of the Spurs’ matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday, Wembanyama turned many social media heads with his pre-game outfit, walking into Fiserv Forum. And the avid followers of […]