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The Toronto Raptors are hoping that their patience will finally meet opportunity. They have spent the better part of two seasons preaching development over desperation, flexibility over flash. The NBA, though, has a way of interrupting even the best-laid plans. Now, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future in Milwaukee suddenly clouded by injuries and underachievement. As such, the […]

The NBA season has a way of compressing time for rookies. What feels manageable in November can become a grind by February, when the physical toll of an 82-game schedule collides with the mental demands of learning a new system. Tuomas Iisalo’s regrouping Memphis Grizzlies are going through some of Cedric Coward’s growing pains while […]

Monday night isn’t exactly going according to plan for the Minnesota Timberwolves. After handily taking care of business against the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday, 131-114, the Timberwolves had plenty of confidence that they could do it again on Monday in another game against the Grizzlies on the road. Alas, the Grizzlies have seemed to learn […]

Early on during what would eventually be a 102-95 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans for a Charlotte Hornets team that’s been on the upswing over the past month or so, a scary moment unfolded when LaMelo Ball, trying to pull off a hustle play by saving the ball from going out of bounds, collided […]

It has been a nightmarish campaign for the Indiana Pacers, who have been ravaged by multiple injuries. But if there is a bright spot amid the challenging season, it is Pascal Siakam. Siakam has been the lone steady force for the Pacers. Against the Houston Rockets at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Monday, he reminded everyone why […]

Kon Knueppel entered Stephen Curry territory with his rookie feat in the Charlotte Hornets’ matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday evening. Knueppel is halfway through his first year in the NBA with the Hornets. He has shined with spectacular performances, standing out as an elite shooter from beyond the arc. In 36 minutes […]

Though the spot wasn’t decided until February 1 was just about over, San Antonio Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson will represent the Western Conference as a head coach in the 2026 NBA All-Star Game. When the Spurs’ first-year head man took the podium following his team’s 112-103 victory vs. the Orlando Magic, he didn’t know […]

Cooper Flagg has been balling out for the Dallas Mavericks over the past few weeks. After a slow start to his career, Flagg has learned to adjust to the rigors of the NBA, displaying his all-around game. Some believe that getting the No. 1 pick in last year’s draft, which landed them Flagg, was a […]

With their season drifting in the wrong direction and the Western Conference standings tightening by the day, Tuomas Iisalo’s Memphis Grizzlies are increasingly looking for relief valves. That’s why Ty Jerome’s return was so important. After missing the first 46 games of the season with a high-grade right calf strain, the veteran guard finally made […]

Joining Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray in his first All-Star Game, Thunder forward Chet Holmgren showed his appreciation for his first All-Star selection after a 121-111 win against the Nuggets. Holmgren finished with 14 points, four rebounds, and three blocks after securing his first appearance at the NBA’s star-studded event in Los Angeles. After beating […]

For a rookie trying to establish himself in the NBA rotation, an All-Star Weekend invite represents both validation and a measuring stick. It’s a process that has broken plenty of lottery picks, so James Borrego helped Jeremiah Fears map out the plan right after the NBA Draft. Fortunately for the rebuilding New Orleans Pelicans, there […]

There is a key reason why Kevin Durant won’t be available for the Houston Rockets’ matchup against the Indiana Pacers on Monday night. Durant is halfway through the 19th year of his remarkable NBA career, his first with the Rockets. He has impressed in his time with Houston so far as the team is firmly […]

After a 121-111 win against the Denver Nuggets, Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander celebrated fellow Canadian-born player Jamal Murray’s first All-Star selection. For many, Murray’s All-Star nod is long overdue. After Hall of Fame guard Steve Nash called Gilgeous-Alexander the greatest Canadian NBA player ever, Shai spoke about the growth of Canadian basketball during his […]

Are we in store for another Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs. Nikola Jokic MVP race? Now that Jokic is back on the court from his knee injury, it appears as if these two superstars will be battling one another through the end of the 2025-26 NBA season for the MVP award. Luckily for Jokic, his knee hyperextension […]

It’s crunch time for the Chicago Bulls. The NBA Trade Deadline is scheduled for Feb.5, and nobody knows what’s ahead. In the meantime, veteran center Nikola Vucevic is putting out a call to action to the organization, per Joe Cowely of The Chicago Sun-Times. One thing is for sure, Vucevic doesn’t want the Bulls to […]

An invitation to NBA All-Star Weekend is the culmination of a lifelong dream for anyone in basketball. It’s a chance to both meet legends and leave a mark. For New Orleans Pelicans cornerstone Derik Queen, participating in the Rising Stars game is merely the first step in a journey fueled by two distinct All-Star moments. […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have been playing some improved basketball since the calendar turned to 2026, closing in on the .500 mark after their disastrous start to the season. The team’s resurgence has quieted down speculation that they might look to be sellers at the upcoming NBA trade deadline, which is set for Thursday afternoon. […]

The New Orleans Pelicans (13-39) and Charlotte Hornets (23-28), two franchises that will forever share a connection, are heading in completely different trajectories right now. The former is locked in the Western Conference basement with the Sacramento Kings and does not own a 2026 first-round draft pick, while the latter boasts a promising young core […]

The biggest story in the NBA right now is what will happen with Giannis Antetokounmpo and whether he will be traded by the NBA Trade Deadline. There are a few options for Antetokounmpo to end up with teams like the Timberwolves, the Knicks, the 76ers, the Warriors, and the Bulls. However, another outside-the-box option could […]

Despite losing the MVP race last season and potentially again this year due to missed time, there is no questioning that Nikola Jokic is the best player in the NBA. The three-time MVP and former NBA Finals MVP is averaging 29.3 points, 12 rebounds, and 10.7 assists per game. The Denver Nuggets star just returned […]

NEW YORK – The New York Knicks have found a rhythm, earning their sixth-straight win on Friday night over the Los Angeles Lakers. The 112-100 victory was the result of an all-around, 30-assist outing by the home team at Madison Square Garden. All five of their starters contributed double-digit scoring performances. After their 2-9 slump, […]

Availability has long been the variable that clouds Zion Williamson’s ceiling. Thankfully, the two-time All-Star has been clocking in and stepping up a lot more often lately. James Borrego believes that speaks to something far beyond the box scores. As the stuck-in-place New Orleans Pelicans prepared for LaMelo Ball’s Charlotte Hornets, which was adjusted to […]

While Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace’s absurd seven threes helped his team keep the Denver Nuggets at bay in the second half, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s double-double (34 points, 13 assists) sealed a 121-111, wall-to-wall victory. After head coach Mark Daigneault gave Cason Wallace his flowers for scoring a career-high in threes and points (27), Gilgeous-Alexander […]

With the NBA trade deadline only a couple of days away now, one of the biggest questions is what the Milwaukee Bucks will decide to do regarding Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future. There’s no question that several teams are interested in the Bucks’ star even as he recovers from a calf injury. The Minnesota Timberwolves are reportedly […]

While the New York Knicks are reportedly active ahead of the trade deadline, All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns’ short-term future remains tethered to Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo, according to ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel. The Knicks are reportedly not aggressively courting Antetokounmpo via trade talks. However, New York will keep its options open as we inch close to […]

WASHINGTON. D.C. — After getting demolished by the Los Angeles Lakers at home on Friday, the Washington Wizards won a game that they shouldn’t have won on paper at Capital One Arena on Sunday. It hurt them in the tank standings, but it was a step in the right direction for young Wizards players like […]

The Toronto Raptors have been a pleasant surprise so far this season, currently sitting at 30-21 as the NBA All-Star break approaches. Still, there has been plenty of chatter that the team could look to be active at the NBA trade deadline, with one of the names most frequently discussed being Sacramento Kings big man […]

Following a game against the Detroit Pistons in which he was assessed a technical foul, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green said he was given the tech for telling a “Caucasian referee not to put his hand in my face,” which Green said he found “very ironic.” After the Warriors’ 131-124 loss to the Pistons […]

After a 121-111 win against the Denver Nuggets, Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault addressed guard Cason Wallace scoring a career-high seven threes to reach a career-best 27 points in Sunday’s win. The Thunder, coming off a 123-111 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, where Shai Gilgeous-Alexander questioned his team’s plan against one of the […]

The NBPA won an appeal on Monday for Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier to be paid his full salary for this season, as per Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic. Rozier was due to make $26.6 million this season in the final year of his contract. Rozier had been put on leave by the NBA earlier […]

The Philadelphia 76ers may be in a pickle for the remainder of the season, as Paul George has been suspended for 25 games for violating the league’s drug policy. George has played well this season and was relatively healthy, which has helped the 76ers be one of the better teams in the Eastern Conference. The […]

The NBA’s Rookie of the Year race seems like a battle between two players right now; Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg and Charlotte Hornets wing Kon Knueppel. While the race is probably close right now especially when it comes to overall production, Golden State Warriors’ star Draymond Green believes there is one situation where Knueppel […]

Amidst the Toronto Raptors’ reported trade talks before this week’s deadline, head coach Darko Rajakovic gave veteran Brandon Ingram a heartfelt message following his All-Star snub on Sunday. The NBA All-Star reserves were announced during the Raptors’ 107-100 win against the Utah Jazz. Toronto’s Scottie Barnes is heading to his second All-Star Game. Rajakovic consoled […]

Michael Porter Jr.’s All-Star dreams were dashed on Sunday, at least for the moment. Despite a career-best season as the Brooklyn Nets’ No. 1 option, Porter was not one of the seven reserves picked to this year’s Eastern Conference squad. The NBA’s head coaches selected Donovan Mitchell, Jalen Johnson, Scottie Barnes, Jalen Duren, Pascal Siakam, […]

When Luka Doncic played for the Dallas Mavericks, it was assumed there was a genuine zero percent chance that he’d be traded. Last season, he was just 25 years old and fresh off leading his team to an NBA Finals appearance. While the defense was suspect, there was no questioning that the Slovenian star was […]

Draymond Green has been running his podcast for some years now, and whether the Golden State Warriors win or lose, he’s going to be in front of that mic regardless. Green makes the time to talk about the things going around the league, and he also has a chance to take jabs that may have […]

As the 2026 NBA trade deadline nears, this week’s power rankings are all about intel surrounding all 30 teams and where they stand. All eyes continue to be on Giannis Antetokounmpo, especially since a decision for him to stay or be traded will have a domino effect on the rest of the trade landscape. Teams […]

With the NBA trade deadline drawing near, one name that has reportedly garnered plenty of trade interest in Chicago Bulls wing Ayo Dosunmu. One team in particular that has registered plenty of interest in a Dosunmu deadline trade with the Bulls is the New York Knicks, as per Alex Kirschenbaum of Bleacher Nation. There’s only […]

Devin Booker is officially an NBA All-Star for the fifth time in his career. The NBA announced on Sunday the list of the reserves, and the Phoenix Suns star made the cut. While he’s averaging 25.4 points, 6.2 assists, and four rebounds per game, this isn’t his best statistical year. Even last season he had […]