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With the announcement of the Chicago Bulls retiring Derrick Rose’s jersey next year, the team celebrated the career of the star on Saturday night when they took on the New York Knicks. Rose retired last year which sparked the talk of the Bulls possibly building a statue along with hanging his jersey in the rafters […]

The San Antonio Spurs and the Denver Nuggets split their home-and-home on back-to-back nights this weekend, which feels right considering the way that both games went down. First, the Spurs upset the Nuggets on Friday night in Denver with a frantic comeback and some questionable late-game decisions by the Nuggets. Denver got its revenge on […]

There’s no question that Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant is one of the most gifted and talented scorers the NBA has even seen. At seven feet tall with the ability to shoot from anywhere on the court, Durant’s generational skills have earned him scoring title honors on four separate occasions, including three years in a […]

If Tyler Herro was not already the name at the top of opposing scouting reports, he certainly is now. While the Miami Heat continue to deal with the Jimmy Butler suspension and trade saga, Herro has continued to shine through the adversity. However, despite being the team’s leading scorer on the year, Herro struggled in […]

With the news of the Chicago Bulls retiring Derrick Rose’s jersey to the rafters of the United Center, the team also had a celebratory night in his honor on Saturday when they took on the New York Knicks. After Rose retired last year, people have always questioned “What if? in reference to his career that […]

The Indiana Pacers continued their recent turnaround on Saturday night, as they picked up a 126-108 victory over the Phoenix Suns. After a slow start, the Pacers finally appear to be finding their way, and based on comments made by star point guard Tyrese Haliburton after this big win, it sounds like the good times […]

The 2025 NBA All-Star Break is almost upon us as the best basketball players in the world will gather in the San Francisco Bay Area to showcase their skills and put a show on for the fans. Already making 14 appearances throughout his storied career, Kevin Durant is expected to make his 15th appearance in […]

MIAMI – Saturday night was a frustrating one for the Miami Heat as they lost to the Utah Jazz in blowout fashion, 136-100, as it also marked the first game of Jimmy Butler’s suspension. As the Heat are trying to put the Butler drama past them, they now embark on a six-game road trip and […]

INGLEWOOD, CA — The Los Angeles Clippers officially welcomed in Kawhi Leonard back to the lineup on Saturday evening in a win over the Atlanta Hawks. It was a successful debut for the two-time NBA Finals MVP, who performed well despite being limited. Kawhi Leonard breaks silence after first game back Kawhi Leonard played in […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are at a pivotal juncture in the 2024-25 NBA season. Sitting at a .500 record of 17-17, the team has flashed moments of excellence but also struggled with inconsistency. This has left fans questioning how far they can truly go. In the ultra-competitive Western Conference, stagnation is not an option. With the […]

The Portland Trail Blazers began the 2024-25 NBA season with modest aspirations, a youthful roster, and the ambition to rebuild toward a brighter future. However, the team’s ongoing struggles underscore an urgent need for reinforcements that align with their long-term goals. With a disappointing 12-22 record, Portland is faced with a pressing question: who should […]

The Utah Jazz find themselves at a crossroads in the 2024-25 NBA season. As the team navigates a challenging campaign, questions loom over how they can pivot from their current struggles to rebuild for a brighter future. With an 8-25 record through the first third of the season, the Jazz have seen the harsh realities […]

MIAMI – It was a painstaking Saturday night as the Miami Heat lost by 36 points to the struggling Utah Jazz in the first contest without Jimmy Butler since he’s serving his seven-game suspension. As the Heat deal with the trade situation involving Butler, some could point to the drama as what led to the […]

The Chicago Bulls had one of their best days in awhile on Saturday, upsetting the New York Knicks 139-126 after honoring club legend Derrick Rose pregame. Zach Lavine “understood the assignment,” as the kids say, with his tunnel outfit. Zach LaVine arrives in a familiar jersey on D-Rose Night 🌹 📸 via @chicagobulls pic.twitter.com/yBLvG5H0rj — […]

The Detroit Pistons restoration continues to move forward, in large part due to their budding star guard, Cade Cunningham. The 6-foot-7 point guard scored a season-high 40 points and provided nine assists, leading the way to a 119-105 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Cunningham spoke about garnering more attention throughout the league and NBA All-Star […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Sacramento Kings and the Golden State Warriors on Sunday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Kings-Warriors prediction and pick. The upcoming matchup between the Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors on Sunday, January 5, 2025, promises to be an exciting […]

The Denver Nuggets had a wonderful Saturday night. Not only did they get a 122-111 overtime win over the San Antonio Spurs, but Russell Westbrook passed former Nugget Alex English for 22nd all-time on the NBA scoring list. Russell Westbrook is now 22nd All-Time on the NBA scoring list with this bucket 👍pic.twitter.com/3UqOfsojBe — Nuggets […]

CHICAGO, IL – The Chicago Bulls picked up a big win at home on Saturday night as they were able to outlast the New York Knicks in a back-and-forth affair. The Knicks had a double-digit lead in the second half, but the Bulls never quit. Zach LaVine once again had a huge game for Chicago […]

As the fallout continues involving the Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler, the team suffered a loss to the Utah Jazz in blowout fashion, 136-100, on Saturday night. After the debacle involving the Heat giving Butler a seven-game suspension, this loss won’t help in quieting the outside noise. pic.twitter.com/5lYQVVUbnS — Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) January 5, 2025 […]

NEW YORK — Guerschon Yabusele’s latest start came alongside Joel Embiid in a rousing Philadelphia 76ers win over the Brooklyn Nets. But the main reason why he started was not necessarily his ability level but those of two of his teammates. Nick Nurse certainly values what he can do, especially next to the team’s three […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will battle the Houston Rockets on Sunday in South Texas. It will be a thriller at the Toyota Center as we continue our NBA odds series and make a Lakers-Rockets prediction and pick. The Lakers lead the head-to-head series 148-89. It will be the first time the Lakers and Rockets face off […]

Saturday night is Derrick Rose night at the United Center as the Chicago Bulls are celebrating an all-time great throughout their contest against the New York Knicks. Ahead of the celebrations, a lot of players shared fond memories of Rose, and one player who talked about the Chicago star was Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard. […]

The Boston Celtics will continue their road trip facing the Oklahoma City Thunder. It will be a battle at the Paycom Center as we share our NBA odds series and make a Celtics-Thunder prediction and pick. The Celtics lead the head-to-head series 79-66. They split the two games last season, with the Thunder edging out the […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ injury struggles grew more dire on Saturday. Already down Cam Johnson and Cam Thomas, the team lost point guards Ben Simmons and D’Angelo Russell. Simmons was a late scratch due to left calf soreness before a 123-94 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, while Russell exited the matchup due to a left shin […]

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga exited Saturday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies with an apparent injury, according to Anthony Slater of The Athletic on X. He awkwardly landed after attempting to block a shot. Immediately after, he was seen limping to the locker room. Kuminga will not return to the game. The injury is […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Utah Jazz and the Orlando Magic on Sunday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Jazz-Magic prediction and pick. The upcoming matchup between the Utah Jazz and Orlando Magic on Sunday, January 5, 2025, promises to be intriguing. The Jazz, struggling […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Washington Wizards on Sunday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Pelicans-Wizards prediction and pick. The upcoming matchup between the New Orleans Pelicans and Washington Wizards on Sunday promises to be a critical clash for both […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Charlotte Hornets and the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Hornets-Cavaliers prediction and pick. The Charlotte Hornets will face the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. The Hornets (7-26) are struggling, […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves aren’t winning as much as they want, but at least Anthony Edwards is amazing. The 23-year-old broke his single-game career-high with 53 points (16-of-31 FG, 10-of-15 3Pt) in their 119-105 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night. Anthony Edwards knocks down his 10th three for 51 points, tying a career-high 🐜pic.twitter.com/j4fPq11Koy […]

Oklahoma City Thunder’s Aaron Wiggins supplied 12 of the final 23 points in the fourth quarter that helped secure a 117-107 win against the New York Knicks. The Thunder set a new franchise record with their 14th straight win while snapping the Knicks’ nine-game win streak. After the game, Wiggins addressed finishing the game as […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (14-19) concluded a road trip against the Brooklyn Nets (13-22). The Sixers needed to wash off their recent brutal losses and faced a short-handed Nets team that’s all but begging to lose. Philly successfully avoided stepping on the upside-down rake and won convincingly, 123-94. Kelly Oubre Jr. remained sidelined, though there’s no […]

The Los Angeles Lakers saw LeBron James reach 40 years of age with the franchise, meaning the star has played in three different decades and in his teens, 20’s, 30’s, and 40’s. One of the many players James has seen throughout his career is Richard Hamilton, who also went by Rip Hamilton throughout his career. […]

Miami Heat Forward Jimmy Butler might not go to the Golden State Warriors. However, the Warriors could also be interested in Nikola Vucevic, and head coach Steve Kerr echoed that sentiment. Before Golden State’s Saturday game, he explained his rationale about where they stand in the trade market. “For me, it’s let’s see what we […]

Saturday night’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers has been one to forget for the Brooklyn Nets. Not only are they down 107-86 as of this writing, but veteran guard D’Angelo Russell has been ruled out for the remainder of the game with a right shin contusion, via ClutchPoints’ Erik Slater. Russell finished with five points […]

MIAMI – As the drama unfolds between the Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler, head coach Erik Spoelstra has broken his silence and commented on the recent events. Spoelstra would speak before the Heat took on the Utah Jazz which marks the first game of Butler’s suspension as the coach expressed his thoughts on what the […]

Brooklyn Nets forward Maxwell Lewis has been diagnosed with a left tibia fracture and will be re-evaluated in four weeks. Lewis suffered the injury during the opening minute of his Nets debut after the team acquired him from the Los Angeles Lakers. He is expected to return this season. “I just talked to him now […]

After 18 years in the NBA, Dwight Howard still feels a connection to his original teammates on the Orlando Magic. When reflecting on some of his favorite teammates, Howard singled out Jameer Nelson as his favorite point guard. “My favorite all-time is Jameer Nelson,” Howard said to Thanasis Antetokounmpo on the ‘Thanalysis’ podcast. “We started […]

In addition to being an all-time great member of the Los Angeles Lakers, a Michigan State legend, a co-owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Washington Commanders, and about a dozen other ventures, Magic Johnson can add a new accolade to his incredible list of accomplishments after being awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Joe […]

The Brooklyn Nets lost two of their top players for extended periods. Cam Johnson will miss the team’s next three games after spraining his ankle during Thursday’s road win over the Milwaukee Bucks. Cam Thomas will be sidelined for nine games after reaggravating a hamstring injury that recently held him out a month. The injuries […]