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JJ Redick returned to the city where he spent the two best scoring seasons of his playing career. The Philadelphia 76ers and Los Angeles Lakers meet up on Tuesday, as Redick coaches against his former franchise. He averaged 17.6 points on 40.7 percent shooting from behind the arc through the 2017-18 and 2018-19 campaigns. Redick […]

Zaccharie Risacher was selected as a Rising Star earlier today and will represent the Atlanta Hawks during the 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend. Risacher has had a rookie season filled with ups and downs, but the future looks bright for his career. Before their game against the Houston Rockets, head coach Quin Snyder shared his thoughts […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar big man Anthony Davis exited the court in the first half of Tuesday night’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center with an apparent injury. Davis was also seen heading into the locker room with an upper-body injury. Before he left the floor, Davis had four points on 2-for-3 […]

Combine reports that the Sacramento Kings are open to trading superstar De’Aaron Fox and that they’ll hear offers with the belief that he’s zeroed in on a preferred destination, and the San Antonio Spurs have reemerged in related buzz. With Victor Wembanyama in place and given all the Spurs assets, it stands to reason. Despite […]

The Philadelphia 76ers were one of the most talked about teams in the NBA coming into this season after a massive offseason that saw them acquire star forward Paul George. However, things haven’t gone to plan so far this year. A combination of injuries to all three of Philadelphia’s stars combined with a lack of […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Paul George (finger) is dealing with another hiccup amid a down season. The 34-year-old’s new injury update is ominous after exiting the 109-97 win vs. the Chicago Bulls on Saturday, via PHLY Sports’ Kyle Neubeck. “Paul George underwent an MRI and ultrasound, which revealed an injury to the extensor tendon in his left […]

Following Saturday’s win, the Phoenix Suns have more drama than just Bradley Beal trade rumors. Recently, center Jusuf Nurkic and head coach Mike Budenholzer had quite the spat in the public eye. After all, Nurkic claimed that he had no relationship with Budenholzer and that they hadn’t spoken in two months. On the flip side, […]

The NBA trade deadline is just over a week away and all eyes are on the Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler as everyone waits to see where the star forward will end up after his third team-imposed suspension of the season was handed down earlier this week. However, Butler may not be the only star […]

The Dallas Mavericks received two important injury updates ahead of Wednesday’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans. According to the NBA injury report, Dante Exum, who has yet to play during the 2024-25 season after undergoing preseason right wrist surgery, has been upgraded to doubtful for the game. Meanwhile, Marshall has been dealing with a […]

The Houston Rockets were immediately mentioned as a possible suitor for De’Aaron Fox on Tuesday after a report suggested that the Sacramento Kings may be open to trading the guard. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, though, sources have said that the Rockets want to proceed with their current group of players. “There will be […]

On Tuesday, news broke that the Sacramento Kings would be open to moving star point guard De’Aaron Fox ahead of the upcoming NBA trade deadline. As they have been known to do, fans of the Los Angeles Lakers immediately began thinking of ways their team could swing a trade for the All-Star, as Los Angeles […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ surprise 9-11 start to the season raised concerns about their draft position in year one of a rebuild. However, the team has dispelled any questions about its tanking agenda over the last month. After trading veterans Dennis Schroder and Dorian Finney-Smith, the Nets are 2-15 over their last 17 games. Cam Thomas, […]

On Tuesday, Shams Charania of ESPN reported that the Sacramento Kings are “expected to open up talks” about a potential De’Aaron Fox trade. With the NBA trade deadline right around the corner, it appears that Fox is a legitimate trade candidate. The Houston Rockets, a true 2024-25 contender, and the San Antonio Spurs, a possible […]

The Miami Heat have emerged as the favorites to trade for Sacramento Kings’ All-Star guard De’Aaron Fox, according to Bovada, which lists Miami’s odds at +450. This development comes as the Heat continue to navigate the Jimmy Butler trade saga, potentially paving the way for a major roster shakeup. The Houston Rockets and Orlando Magic […]

The Phoenix Suns are reportedly exploring trade options involving center Jusuf Nurkic and one of their recently acquired first-round picks, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. The team aims to acquire a starting-caliber player or a high-level rotation piece to bolster their roster, citing league sources. This follows the Suns’ recent trade with the Utah […]

The Charlotte Hornets are anxiously hoping that guard LaMelo Ball’s left ankle injury isn’t serious. The team is cautiously optimistic that Ball doesn’t have a significant sprain, per ESPN. He’s scheduled to receive an MRI on Wednesday, after getting X rays. Shams on LaMelo's ankle: "The good news here is that there is some cautious […]

The NBA trade deadline has a new name and new teams. Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox would prefer to go to the San Antonio Spurs via a trade if he were dealt. The news comes from James Ham of ESPN 1320 in Sacramento. After Kings head coach Mike Brown was fired, it might be time […]

All aboard the Houston Rockets, Amen Thompson hype train. Following a stunning win over the Boston Celtics, Thompson made a ‘Kobe’ admission after hitting the game-winning shot. He finished with 33 points on the night. His performance on Monday, and throughout the season, has caught Danny Green’s attention. The sophomore forward is averaging career-highs in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been playing some elite basketball as of late, currently 2-0 on their current Grammy road trip following a tight win over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday evening. Los Angeles now sits eight games over .500 for the first time all season ahead of Tuesday evening’s game vs the Philadelphia 76ers. […]

The Sacramento Kings are expected to open trade conversations surrounding All-Star guard De’Aaron Fox ahead of the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. While plenty of suitors will exist for one of the best point guards in the NBA, it is believed that Fox has one team in mind as […]

The Miami Heat’s ongoing efforts to move Jimmy Butler have reportedly involved discussions with the Minnesota Timberwolves, with Julius Randle potentially being a key piece in a trade package. According to SNY’s Ian Begley, the Heat remain interested in the Timberwolves’ star forward as part of the trade saga surrounding Butler. Begley noted that Miami […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey is facing a new challenge this season as the team’s unquestioned lead scoring option. The absence of Joel Embiid due to a knee injury has led to Maxey facing defenses game planning almost exclusively for him. Despite the increased defensive attention, the All-Star guard is still averaging 26.6 points per […]

No matter where you look, you can’t escape Jimmy Butler’s trade rumors. With the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline approaching, the Miami Heat are pressed for time to make a massive decision on the star’s future, especially after suspending him for the third time this season. Although the Phoenix Suns have been mentioned as the […]

With the NBA season already ongoing, there’s no question that winning games in the regular season matter, especially with playoff positioning up for grabs. A good playoff position leads to an ideal path towards a championship and a great way to do it in the NBA is to have a long winning streak. However, winning […]

The NBA announced on Tuesday several schedule adjustments, including a rescheduled date for the game between the Los Angeles Lakers (26-18) and San Antonio Spurs (20-23). The matchup, originally set for Saturday, January 11, was postponed due to wildfires affecting the Los Angeles area. The Lakers-Spurs game will now be played on Monday, March 17, […]

Steph Curry’s three-point barrages broke down barriers in an NBA once dominated by seven-footers and slam dunks. However, the ebb and flow of varying strategies have the high-standard, no-excuses Memphis Grizzlies (31-16) betting big on the towering duo of Zach Edey and Jaren Jackson Jr. The small sample size synergy between these two big men […]

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama has pledged his commitment to represent the French national team at EuroBasket 2025, provided he remains physically healthy. Jean-Pierre Hunckler, president of the French Basketball Federation (FFBB), confirmed the news in an interview with French publication Le Progrès. “He assured me that unless there is a physical problem, he […]

Jimmy Butler’s current tiff with the Miami Heat isn’t the first time he’s had drama with his team. The six-time All-Star also burnt bridges with the Minnesota Timberwolves before getting traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in 2018. Former Wolves teammate Jeff Teague sounded off about what Butler is going through, via the Club 520 Podcast. […]

The Golden State Warriors have announced that they retire Andre Iguodala’s No. 9 jersey on Sunday, Feb. 23, following the team’s game against the Dallas Mavericks. Iguodala will become the seventh player in Warriors history to have his jersey retired, joining Wilt Chamberlain (#13), Tom Meschery (#14), Alvin Attles (#16), Chris Mullin (#17), Rick Barry (#24), […]

The Chicago Bulls picked up a big win on Monday night as they took down one of the best teams in the NBA. The Denver Nuggets were in town and they were big favorites on the road against the Bulls, but it was Chicago that came out with the victory. The Nuggets had the lead […]

The Portland Trail Blazers (17-29) are set to host the Milwaukee Bucks (26-18) Tuesday night at 10:00 p.m. ET on TNT as they continue their seven-game homestand. The Trail Blazers’ latest injury report lists starting center Deandre Ayton as questionable with a left knee sprain. Ayton has been sidelined for Portland’s last three games after […]

Karl-Anthony Towns added another highlight to his stellar debut season with the New York Knicks on Monday night. Fresh off a dominant 143-106 win over the Memphis Grizzlies, Towns celebrated the occasion by gifting actor Timothée Chalamet his game-worn jersey. Chalamet, seated courtside and soaking up the action, shared a moment with the Knicks star […]

Contrary to popular belief, not everything happening down in South Beach is about the wild standoff involving Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat. On a more positive note, there is also the great season shooting guard Tyler Herro is having in the 2024-25 NBA campaign. In fact, the former Kentucky Wildcats star has joined former […]

Kawhi Leonard is a polarizing player. However, he’s shown he is capable of leading teams to championships. Apart from two NBA titles and Finals MVPs, Leonard has also earned six All-Star Game appearances, six All-NBA Team selections, and a pair of NBA Defensive Player of the Year Awards. All of these accomplishments have helped Leonard […]

NBA insider Brian Windhorst says the Miami Heat are going to trade Jimmy Butler. Windhorst made the comments on the ESPN sports talk show First Take Tuesday morning. "Jimmy Butler's gonna get traded." 😳 @WindhorstESPN says he's "more sure than ever" that the Miami Heat will trade Jimmy Butler and that teams could acquire him […]

The Chicago Bulls took down the Denver Nuggets at home on Monday night, and they now have a road trip coming up. The Bulls will return to action on Wednesday as they will be taking on the defending champion Boston Celtics, and then they will finish up the road trip on Friday night against the […]

The New York Knicks, and specifically Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart, have shared friendly banter throughout the NFL season, specifically as it relates to the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders. Brunson and Towns are Eagles fans, while Hart supports the Commanders, and Brunson said he gave Hart a break after Philadelphia beat Washington […]

The sky is no longer falling for the Minnesota Timberwolves, as they have recovered from a two-game losing skid, having won all of their last three outings. That includes the Timberwolves’ win on Monday night at home versus the Trae Young-less Atlanta Hawks. But speaking of falling, an object apparently from the scoreboard at Target […]

The 2025 NBA trade deadline is on the horizon. The Philadelphia 76ers will presumably be buyers, though they are not among the most eager teams to make a big splash. The Sixers prefer not to tank the remainder of this season, but their losing record will surely influence their approach before the deadline on Thursday, February 6. […]