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Poor Dwyane Wade statue. Just when you thought society was finally done shaming the worst athlete “tribute” in the history of sport (or art for that matter), the still-raw wound was reopened yet again during Derrick Rose’s recent interview with Shams Charania. In an exclusive sit-down with the ESPN insider following his offseason retirement, Derrick […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Cleveland Cavaliers went head to head on Wednesday night in a historic regular season matchup. The Thunder came into the game on a 15-game win streak (excluding their NBA Cup final loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, which doesn’t count as a real game) and the Cavaliers came into the […]

There’s no question that Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is one of the top NBA players in the league right now. Coming off his first championship and helping lead his team as one of the top contenders this season, his legacy is still being written. But with such success also comes the detractors. One of […]

It may be a regular-season game, but it wasn’t like any other humdrum contest within the context of a grind that consists of a total of 1,230 games across the NBA. On Thursday night, the 31-4 Cleveland Cavaliers hosted the 30-5 Oklahoma City Thunder in a clash between two conference leaders in the middle of […]

On Tuesday night, Trae Young was the talk of the town after he hit one of the most bonkers shots in NBA history. With the Atlanta Hawks conceding a game-tying three to Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton, it was going to be near-impossible for them to seize back control of the game with less than […]

Amid the ongoing wildfires that have engulfed a large portion of the Los Angeles area, many NBA personnel were among those affected by the disaster. Los Angeles Clippers’ star Kawhi Leonard took a leave from the team to attend to his family who were among those evacuated by the Palisades fire. Golden State Warriors head […]

The Milwaukee Bucks caused a bit of a fuss on social media on Wednesday when Chris Haynes of TNT reported that they will be bringing Khris Middleton off the bench during their upcoming contest against the San Antonio Spurs. Taurean Prince will be starting in Middleton’s stead, and this move certainly raised a few eyebrows […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (15-20) got their first look of the season at the Washington Wizards (6-29) in a showdown of the walking wounded. The injury-riddled Sixers almost blew it against the injury-riddled Wizards but managed to come out on top, 109-103. Joel Embiid and Paul George were both sidelined for this game, as were several […]

The Memphis Grizzlies (24-13) are still learning Zach Edey‘s most efficient actions but Taylor Jenkins may need to lean on the rookie against the Houston Rockets (24-12). Ja Morant (right AC joint sprain), Desmond Bane (left ankle sprain), and Jaren Jackson Jr. (left thigh soreness) are all listed as questionable on the team’s injury report. […]

LOS ANGELES – Since Max Christie was moved into the Los Angeles Lakers’ starting lineup, he’s drawn some of the toughest defensive assignments in the league. Last month, he found himself matched up against Ja Morant, Trae Young, Cade Cunningham and ultimately Stephen Curry. Albeit the tough matchups, he’s proven himself as one of the […]

Ben Simmons’ first extended absence of the 2024-25 season will continue Wednesday vs. the Detroit Pistons. The Brooklyn Nets ruled out the three-time All-Star for his third-straight game due to lower back injury management. He has also experienced calf soreness relating to his back in the last week. Before his absence, Simmons saw an increased […]

The Memphis Grizzlies know they have a problem as the team is second-worst in coughing up turnovers at 17.3 per game. Perhaps that flaw should not be very surprising though. Ja Morant (shoulder) has been unavailable to lead the offense for almost half of the season and the starting lineup usually includes two rookies. Sure, […]

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault and Isaiah Joe’s teammates encourage the backup guard to keep shooting the ball. Joe wasn’t discouraged entering the new calendar year despite shooting 38.8% from the floor and 32.3% from deep in December. He bounced back in a 116-98 win against the Los Angeles Clippers, and then Joe […]

It’s been a roller coaster of a season thus far for the Miami Heat, who are currently navigating a slew of trade rumors surrounding their best player Jimmy Butler. Miami currently sits a game above .500 after Tuesday evening’s road win over the Golden State Warriors, which was an impressive performance considering they were in […]

The days of the Golden State Warriors dominating the Western Conference are no more. With roughly four weeks until the NBA trade deadline, the Warriors are expected to be one of the more active teams trying to bolster their roster next to Stephen Curry after seeing their 12-3 start to the year become an 18-18 […]

Former NBA player Nate Robinson has accused Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers of orchestrating a situation during his Boston Celtics tenure similar to the Dallas Cowboys’ decision to bench quarterback Cooper Rush, preventing him from earning a contractual bonus. Robinson, who played for the Celtics during the 2009-10 and 2010-11 seasons, commented on Instagram […]

In a world where health challenges often remain hidden, two athletic giants have chosen to share their personal battles to inspire others. DeMar DeRozan and Suni Lee, celebrated for their achievements on the basketball court and gymnastics floor, respectively, have been recognized as recipients of the 2025 Health Advocacy Awards, per Health. Their contributions highlight […]

Amid the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 15-game winning streak, Chet Holmgren, amid injury, joined them for their four-game road trip, starting against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night. The Cavs are hosting the Thunder while Holmgren takes a significant step toward recovery with his injury rehab. Holmgren hasn’t seen the floor after suffering a rare hip […]

The NBA’s most anticipated matchup of the season is coming up, with the Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder (30-5) visiting Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers (31-4). Wednesday night’s game between the Cavs and Thunder features two of the best teams in NBA history season-to-date, combining for a .871 winning percentage through 35 […]

The Dec. 15 newly signed player trade restriction date has come and gone. When that happened, 85 players became eligible to be traded that previously couldn’t be moved. Now, trade season is really picking up, and the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline is just around the corner. That is when the majority of in-season trades […]

Southern California will need everyone to send them prayers as winds have created devastating wildfires in the area and damaged the city. After recently returning to the Los Angeles Clippers, Kawhi Leonard will be stepping away to be with his family, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes. “Sources: Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard is […]

As the trade talks involving the Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler continue, the news has caught the attention of many within the basketball world. Former player Gilbert Arenas has spoken about Pat Riley and Butler before, but this time made a bold prediction regarding the job held by the legendary executive. Arenas would speak on […]

As the Miami Heat promised a breakthrough amidst all the drama with star Jimmy Butler, they achieved a huge win on Tuesday night when they beat the Golden State Warriors. It had been a rough patch as started when the Heat lost by 36 points to the Utah Jazz in Butler’s first contest of his […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander feels surreal after his team extended its franchise-record winning streak to 15 after beating the Boston Celtics. During his media availability, Gilgeous-Alexander addressed the significance of the Thunder’s win against the Celtics and gave an honest take on the incredible streak. For Gilgeous-Alexander, it’s hard to believe he hasn’t lost […]

The Orlando Magic received encouraging news about their All-Star forward Paolo Banchero. After missing 33 games due to a torn right oblique, Banchero participated fully in Wednesday’s practice, and ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that he is expected to return during the team’s upcoming back-to-back games against the Minnesota Timberwolves (19-17) on Thursday or the Milwaukee […]

The Golden State Warriors are stuck in limbo right now as they’re 10th in the Western Conference and just took a brutal loss to the Miami Heat. After having a strong start to the season, the Warriors have had a hard time staying consistent, and it’s obvious that they need more star power to win […]

If there’s one player who would respect Memphis Grizzlies rookie Zach Edey stepping up to a challenge, you’d think it would be Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green. In a 121-113 win, Green and Edey got into each other’s faces, leading to a technical foul. But that wasn’t the only time these two got into […]

The Utah Jazz took a tough loss on Tuesday evening to the Atlanta Hawks when a 50-foot bomb from Trae Young went through the net as the buzzer sounded to give Atlanta the win. It was a valiant effort from the Jazz, who were led by strong performances from Lauri Markkanen, Collin Sexton, and Walker […]

Orlando Magic All-Star Paolo Banchero is set to return from a torn oblique injury on either Thursday, Jan. 9, against the Minnesota Timberwolves, or Friday, Jan. 10, against the Milwaukee Bucks, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Banchero has been sidelined since Oct. 30 after suffering a torn right oblique in the Magic’s 102-99 loss […]

As people conjure up possible trades involving Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was on his self-titled podcast to give his own predictions on what the future holds for the 35-year-old. The Heat are looking for a breakthrough without Butler at the moment as he is serving a seven-game suspension, […]

The Indiana Pacers (19-18) are set to begin a two-game homestand on Wednesday night against the Chicago Bulls (17-19) at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The team has listed All-Star guard Tyrese Haliburton as questionable for the 7:00 p.m. ET tip-off due to a right ankle sprain. Haliburton played a pivotal role in the Pacers’ most recent game, […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Clippers-Nuggets prediction and pick. In a pivotal Western Conference clash, the Los Angeles Clippers travel to Ball Arena to face the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night. The […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Portland Trail Blazers and the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Trail Blazers-Pelicans prediction and pick. In a battle of struggling Western Conference teams, the Portland Trail Blazers visit the New Orleans Pelicans at the […]

For the first time since Nov. 6, New Orleans Pelicans power forward Zion Williamson took the floor. The Pelicans fell 104-97 to the Minnesota Timberwolves, but the return of Williamson overshadowed the outcome of the game. In 28 minutes of action, Williamson recorded 22 points, six rebounds, four assists, three steals and shot 9-of-15 from […]

For the first time in over two months, Zion Williamson returned from his injury, and Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant showed some love. The 2019 NBA Draft class players have always shown appreciation for one another. Morant took to X and posted his response. “Zion back tonight 🔥🙏🏾💪🏾,” Morant said. In his first game back, […]

The New York Knicks (24-13) will face the Toronto Raptors (8-28) on Wednesday night, looking to snap a three-game losing streak. The latest injury report lists Karl-Anthony Towns, the Knicks’ star center, as questionable with right knee patellar tendinopathy. In his most recent outing, Towns delivered a dominant performance, recording 44 points, 16 rebounds, five […]

All-Star forward Paolo Banchero hinted at his imminent return for the Orlando Magic, sharing an intriguing Instagram update on Tuesday. Sidelined since late October, Banchero captioned a video, “A look at how my season been going. The wait is almost over.” Banchero, 22, has missed 33 games due to a torn right oblique, but his […]

NBA 2K25 Season 4 Details have arrived, with the latest season headlined by Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. NBA 2K25 Season 4 features new content for MyCAREER and MyTEAM players. Furthermore, expect 80 new rewards, split across both modes, which players can unlock when Season 4 releases. Without further ado, here’s everything we know so […]

The Raptors have struggled all year, while the Knicks are among the best teams in the NBA this year. This is an interesting matchup between two Atlantic foes. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Raptors-Knicks prediction and pick. The Raptors have struggled this year after blowing up their entire roster last […]