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In the lead-up to the 2025 NBA trade deadline, the Philadelphia 76ers must pick a direction. If they choose to be sellers, they have some players that other teams are taking an interest in. The Sixers prefer not to tank the rest of the season but might be left with no other choice given their […]

The NBA trade deadline is quickly approaching and some of the leaves most marquee franchises are right at the center of trade discussions. Of course, the Miami Heat have been leading the trade headlines due to Jimmy Butler’s trade request, but Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis also urged the Lakers to trade for a […]

Everyone and their mother knows that Jimmy Butler wants to leave the Miami Heat by the Feb. 6 trade deadline. However, they’ll most likely need more than one trade partner to get a deal done, thanks in large part to the NBA’s new salary cap rules. The Toronto Raptors, Washington Wizards, Charlotte Hornets, and Detroit […]

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving has been boasting one of the fastest growing sneaker empires over the last year. Partnering with sponsor ANTA and becoming their Chief Creative Director, Irving’s signature ANTA KAI 1 has become one of the more popular sneaker silhouettes since their arrival. Now, Irving will continue to promote his personal brand […]

LOS ANGELES, CA — Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers surprised a lot of people when they were able to take out the red hot Milwaukee Bucks thanks to massive scoring performances from James Harden and Norman Powell. Winners of eight of their previous nine games, Milwaukee had climbed all the way back to […]

The NBA trade deadline is coming up in less than two weeks as it on February 6th, and this could be the year that the Chicago Bulls get active. The Bulls have been at the center of trade rumors for multiple years now, but they haven’t really pulled the trigger on anything big. The team […]

With the Miami Heat taking on the Orlando Magic on Monday night, it will likely be another showcase for the long-awaited frontcourt lineup with Bam Adebayo and rookie Kel’el Ware. As the Heat duo of Adebayo and Ware has given the team a new dynamic, one underrated aspect in the starting lineup is dynamic three-pointer […]

Paul George is once again dealing with an injury, costing him even more time in his debut season for the Philadelphia 76ers. The veteran star will miss at least one more game, his 15th absence of the 2024-25 season. Just as Joel Embiid makes progress in his latest knee injury recovery, George is dealing with […]

It’s quite often that game-worn NBA sneakers from legends like Michael Jordan hit the auction house every once in a while, usually fetching insane price tags for shoes that most people wouldn’t dare to even put on. It’s not everyday, however, that you see an iconic sneaker from an iconic moment hit the market like […]

The Washington Wizards are an abysmal 6-38 and have lost 13 straight games. But is it possible that one of their players is worthy of All-Star consideration? The franchise’s collective ineptitude conceals the fact that Jordan Poole is enjoying a highly productive campaign, one that he believes justifies an All-Star Game selection. “I think I’m […]

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic drew Wilt Chamberlain comparisons when he secured his fifth consecutive triple-double in a 132-123 win against the Sacramento Kings, which Hall of Fame Kevin Garnett agreed with. Averaging 29.9 points, 13.1 rebounds, 10.1 assists, 1.8 steals, and shooting at a 47.9% clip from deep, Jokic is in the top three […]

The field for the 2025 NBA Slam Dunk Contest has been set. As part of the 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend festivities, the AT&T Slam Dunk Contest is back, and Mac McClung will once again be headlining the list of this year’s participants as he seeks his third straight dunk contest title. McClung, who has won […]

With the Miami Heat facing the Orlando Magic on Monday night, there will be a lot of attention on the playing status regarding Jimmy Butler. While the Heat star is expected to be available for the contest after his two-game suspension, there is still some uncertainty if he will start, come off the bench, or […]

The Atlanta Hawks will be going into Minnesota to face the Timberwolves with half of their roster up in the air due to injuries. Trae Young is already listed as out with right hamstring tightness, as well as Jalen Johnson who missed the last game with a left shoulder injury. De’Andre Hunter, Zaccharie Risacher, and […]

After missing the Philadelphia 76ers’ last 11 games, Joel Embiid is making progress toward a return. Although he is still sidelined for the next two games, he should be back in the lineup in the near future. Embiid was sidelined due to a foot sprain that he was initially able to play through and sustained […]

The Boston Celtics are set to take on the Houston Rockets at home on Monday night, but they could be missing two key players for the matchup. Derrick White and Al Horford are both listed as questionable. According to the latest NBA injury report, White is dealing with a right shin contusion and Horford has […]

Around this time in the NBA season, teams begin to separate themselves. While some go out and make moves on the trade market to strengthen their playoff push, others start to understand who they are and forge their true identities. That is what is happening with the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers, two […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis made his trade request public. However, it’s not for him. It’s for the organization to bring in another center, so Davis can slide back to the power forward position. While the big has been great at the center spot, it’s not his natural position. Still, two of the main […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have had one of the NBA’s more jam-packed schedules this season. The Cavs are one of 16 teams with the most back-to-back games this season and, up to this point, have played the most games nearly midway into the regular season. Despite this, Cleveland has owned the NBA’s best record from wire […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are a different team this season without Karl-Anthony Towns, and it has affected the way that teams are guarding Anthony Edwards. A few weeks ago, Edwards noted that he didn’t want to pass the ball as often as he is now because he’s still young, but at this point, he doesn’t have […]

NBA players on two-way contracts don’t have the guarantee of staying in a team’s roster. More often than not, they are tasked to spend more time in the NBA G-League. With limited exposure, it’s a long shot for a two-way player to make an impact in the NBA. However, there have been times when players […]

As the Miami Heat take on the Orlando Magic on Monday night, all eyes will once again be on star Jimmy Butler as he has been the face of trade talks in the NBA. Butler had been serving a two-game suspension where he is now eligible to come back and play for the team before […]

We’re back with yet another betting prediction and pick for today’s slate of NBA action as we turn attention towards this next cross-conference showdown. The Washington Wizards (6-38) will visit the Dallas Mavericks (24-22) as the teams conclude their season series, Dallas leading 1-0. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Wizards-Mavericks […]

Former Boston Celtics All-Star star point guard Isaiah Thomas is not yet giving up on his dreams to make it back to the big leagues. On Monday, Shams Charania of ESPN reported that Thomas was trying to give himself another shot at the NBA. “Two-time All-Star Isaiah Thomas is pursuing another NBA return, signing into […]

The Memphis Grizzlies visit the New York Knicks on Monday night. Josh Hart is on the injury report and is listed as questionable. Hart is dealing with right knee soreness after scoring 20 points, 18 rebounds, and 11 assists against the Sacramento Kings in a 143-120 win. Here’s everything we know about Josh Hart’s injury […]

Jordi Fernandez knew a rebuild was in the cards when he accepted the Brooklyn Nets head-coaching job last spring. After a surprise start to the season, losses are piling up as the team angles for a top draft pick. Despite extended absences to Cam Thomas, Cam Johnson, D’Angelo Russell and Ben Simmons — the team’s […]

It looks like the Miami Heat are still trying to find a team to trade Jimmy Butler to, and it’s apparently going to take more than one team if they send him to the Phoenix Suns. That is Butler’s preferred option, but in order to make it work, Bradley Beal will have to waive his […]

The New York Knicks are the only team in the NBA with two All-Star starters, which is pretty fair considering how effective their starting unit has been. The Knicks starting five have played significantly more minutes than any other five-man lineup in the NBA, and they still boast a +4.2 net rating. But considering how […]

We’re back to continue our betting predictions and pick for today’s NBA slate as our coverage takes us to another cross-conference tilt. The Denver Nuggets (28-17) will take on the Chicago Bulls (19-27) as both teams attempt to bounce back from recent losses. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Nuggets-Bulls prediction […]

The Los Angeles Clippers travel to the desert to take on the Phoenix Suns Monday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Clippers-Suns prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Clippers-Suns NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Clippers-Suns Odds Los […]

The Brooklyn Nets will host the Sacramento Kings on Monday night at Barclays Center. Ben Simmons has been ruled out due to lower back soreness. The matchup will mark Simmons’ fifth straight absence and his ninth in Brooklyn’s last 14 games. *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (Get Access | Save $30)* Ben Simmons ruled […]

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault was impressed by his team’s defense limiting the Portland Trail Blazers’ leading scorers and its poise to remain relentless against their role players. The Thunder got it done on both ends of the floor. Isaiah Hartenstein returned from a five-game absence and made his presence felt, pulling down […]

Unlike the Philadelphia Eagles, Paul George and the Philadelphia 76ers are not having tremendous success in their current season. While the Eagles have just punched a ticket to Super Bowl 59, George and the Sixers are in the middle of a disappointing 2024-25 NBA campaign. George had another reason to frown on Sunday night, albeit […]

The Milwaukee Bucks kicked off the 2024-25 NBA season with championship aspirations. Yet, as the season approaches its midpoint, the team has struggled to find consistent form. With the 2025 NBA trade deadline on the horizon, the Bucks have a crucial chance to make impactful changes and reaffirm their status as serious contenders in a […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are on the road to take on the Utah Jazz Monday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a  Bucks-Jazz prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Bucks-Jazz NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Bucks-Jazz Odds Milwaukee Bucks: […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder rebounded from their Thursday night loss to the Dallas Mavericks by defeating the Portland Trail Blazers 118-108 on Sunday, January 26. The game also marked Isaiah Hartenstein’s return to the court after missing the Thunder’s previous five matchups. The Thunder’s MVP candidate, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, powered the team with […]

The Golden State Warriors lost 118-108 to the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday during the NBA’s rivalry week. Despite trailing by just six points heading into the fourth quarter, the Warriors couldn’t mount a comeback, as star point guard Stephen Curry surprisingly failed to score a single point in the second half. The Warriors’ struggles […]

The NBA trade deadline is one of the most thrilling stretches of the season, brimming with unexpected twists, blockbuster deals, and teams solidifying their championship hopes. For the Orlando Magic, the 2025 trade deadline is a crucial juncture. This season isn’t just about making the playoffs anymore; it’s about proving they belong among the league’s […]

Today, January 26, 2025, is the fifth anniversary of the helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, that claimed the lives of Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, and seven others when Kobe was only 41 years old. Five championships, two Finals MVPs, one regular-season MVP, and 18 All-Star selections, he was one of the greatest if […]