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LOS ANGELES – The day the Sacramento Kings traveled South for their clash against the Los Angeles Lakers, they were one passenger short of their usual traveling party. Head coach Mike Brown was fired by the Kings as the team was scheduled to depart for Los Angeles, causing a stir in the basketball world. During […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will not have four-time NBA Most Valuable Player LeBron James on the court when they take on the Sacrament Kings Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. James is listed as questionable on the NBA’s latest injury report at the time of this writing, but Dave McMenamin of ESPN has […]

The Memphis Grizzlies (22-10) have soared to second place in the Western Conference standings after winning eight of their last 10 games. If record alone does not convince people of the danger they pose, then the eye test will present strong evidence. Their balance, depth and toughness should put other contenders on notice. The organization […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Miami Heat and the Houston Rockets on Sunday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Heat-Rockets prediction and pick. The Miami Heat will face off against the Houston Rockets on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at the Toyota Center in Houston. The […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Atlanta Hawks and the Toronto Raptors on Sunday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Hawks-Raptors prediction and pick. The upcoming matchup between the Atlanta Hawks and Toronto Raptors on Sunday, December 29, promises to be an intriguing contest. The Hawks […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Brooklyn Nets and the Orlando Magic on Sunday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Nets-Magic prediction and pick. The Brooklyn Nets face off against the Orlando Magic on Sunday in a crucial Eastern Conference matchup. The Magic have recently lost […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have a big Western Conference clash against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday in a meeting of the two top seeds in the West. It will be a major test for the Grizzlies, but they’re going to be a little short-handed. The Grizzlies got an update on both Santi Aldama and Marcus […]

ATLANTA- The Atlanta Hawks pulled off their third straight win this week against the Miami Heat, defeating them 120-110. The Hawks had control for most of the game despite the frustrations with officiating during certain points. Nonetheless, they continued to show their resiliency and down the stretch, leaned on their defense to pull away and […]

The Detroit Pistons are in an interesting place in the weeks leading up to the NBA trade deadline. This is a team that has undergone a remarkable transformation from last year to this one. Under new head coach JB Bickerstaff, the Pistons are contending for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference after finishing last […]

Ayo Dosunmu is in his fourth season with the Chicago Bulls, and he is continuing to get better and better. Dosunmu has started this season strong, but he did suffer an injury earlier this week in a loss against the Milwaukee Bucks. Dosunmu suffered a right lower calf strain, and he did not play on […]

On Friday, the Denver Nuggets scored a whopping 135 points against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Normally, when teams score that much without going to overtime, they win. The Nuggets did not win, though, and ended up losing 149-135. The Nuggets’ poor defense has been hindering them for most of the season. Not only are fans taking […]

Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Ajay Mitchell was named to the NBA’s Kia rookie ladder this week, cracking the league’s latest top 10 rookie ranking from the Class of 2024. While All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tied a career-high 45 points in the Thunder’s 120-114 win against the Indiana Pacers, Mitchell supplied nine points in 16 minutes off […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are currently the top seed in the Western Conference and looking like the top title contender in the West. Even with the injury to Chet Holmgren, the Thunder have not missed a beat. They are 24-5 and 3.5 games ahead of the No. 2 Memphis Grizzlies. In the weeks leading up […]

Kyle Kuzma has an incredible car collection. Kuzma is currently one of the franchise cornerstones for the Washington Wizards. He first made waves in the league, as one of the main starters for the Los Angeles Lakers. Kuzma was part of the Lakers’ NBA championship team back in 2020 inside the NBA Bubble. Furthermore, he […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas is set to return from an extended absence on Sunday against the Orlando Magic. The 23-year-old has been sidelined for the last month by a hamstring strain. Thomas was off to a career-best start while emerging as the Nets’ No. 1 offensive option before suffering the injury. Over 17 appearances, […]

The Dallas Mavericks and Portland Trail Blazers are set to go head-to-head on Saturday night. The game represents the second of a back-to-back for Dallas after they defeated the Phoenix Suns 98-89 on Friday. However, Dereck Lively II, who is dealing with a left hip contusion, has been ruled out for Saturday night’s game, per […]

Washington Wizards fans have had to endure plenty of losses in recent years, but that helps them appreciate the little things. For example, Jordan Poole’s game-winning three-pointer against the Charlotte Hornets had Capital One Arena rocking on Thursday night, and team owner Ted Leonsis took notice. Leonsis shouted out the Wizards fans who went to […]

De’Andre Hunter is playing some of the best basketball of his career, and he’s doing it in a sixth-man role for the Atlanta Hawks. Since being on the team, Hunter has started every season, but being injured earlier in this season led him to come off the bench. He’s now averaging 20.3 points per game […]

Doug Christie will debut as interim head coach for the Sacramento Kings in Saturday’s road game against the Los Angeles Lakers, but the NBA world is not yet ready to move on from the Mike Brown era. The 2023 Coach of the Year (also won in 2009) was controversially dismissed from his duties a day […]

In an ongoing pattern of professional athletes being targeted for home burglaries, Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is the latest victim. On Saturday, after the dust from the Mavericks’ Naji Marshall scuffle against the Phoenix Suns settled, news of Doncic’s house invasion broke.  However, it occurred Friday, per Marc Stein. “No one was home at […]

Josh Giddey has an amazing car collection. Giddey is one of the top rising stars in the NBA. Giddey is an All-Rookie Team selection. However, he’s also one of the most controversial figures in the league after he was allegedly involved in an inappropriate relationship with an underaged woman, as per reports. However, the NBA […]

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Phoenix Suns 98-89 on Friday night, however, an incident occurred during the game. Naji Marshall and Jusuf Nurkic were involved in a physical altercation that led to a punch being thrown. According to Shams Charania, Marshall, who threw a punch, has received a four-game suspension while Nurkic, who struck Marshall, […]

The Sacramento Kings have never been known for stability and rationality, but their actions on Friday were extreme even for their standards. The organization fired head coach Mike Brown on Friday after he ran a full practice and media session, creating an awkward situation as the team boarded a plane to Los Angeles to face […]

The NBA has struggled with a noticeable dip in television ratings this season, and while fans and analysts have pointed to various reasons for the slump, Mavs star Kyrie Irving may have just dropped the most unconventional fix. After a chaotic brawl between the Dallas Mavericks and the Phoenix Suns, Irving took a playful jab […]

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra doesn’t know what it’s like to be fired. He’s been in charge of the franchise since 2008. But, he certainly knows the business and has tons of sympathy for Mike Brown, who was shockingly let go by the Sacramento Kings on Friday. Spoelstra and Brown are close friends and […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are still waiting for Zion Williamson amid one of the worst seasons in NBA history. The front office has been shopping Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum to no avail while Willie Green tries to get the new-look roster back on track. Rookie Yves Missi has been one of the few bright spots […]

Jalen Johnson has been everything the Atlanta Hawks have expected and needed this season, plus more. Currently sitting at the second-best odds for Most Improved Player, Johnson has not only expanded his game, but he’s doing a lot for the Hawks on both sides of the floor. His recent game against the Chicago Bulls showed […]

Hairstyles are a great way to express oneself. As a result, it isn’t surprising that some NBA players choose a hairstyle that allows them to express their personality. However, some of them would go to the extremes with their hair. Here is a ranking of the 10 NBA players with the wildest hairstyle. 1. Jimmy […]

After missing four games due to injury, Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard will make his return against the Chicago Bulls on Saturday. Lillard in the Bucks and Bulls matchup will be his first appearance since Milwaukee beat the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Cup finals. The news of Lillard’s return was confirmed via Chris […]

The New York Knicks are currently vibing. They have won eight of their last 10 games, and they are presently the third-seed in the Eastern Conference despite playing more road games (17) than home (14). Long story short, there is a lot to celebrate. Karl-Anthony Towns is playing like an MVP. Jalen Brunson has figured […]

Some wins just cost more in the long run and Ja Morant’s captivating Memphis Grizzlies paid a price in a 132-124 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Unfortunately, Morant went down with a shoulder injury midway through the third quarter and could be unavailable for at least a few games. Not only does that throw […]

There is no doubt that Sacramento Kings star De’Aaron Fox has been in trade rumors as the deadline approaches on Feb. 6 and the struggles continue for the team. This was amplified when the Kings surprisingly fired head coach Mike Brown as when talking about Fox, ESPN insider Tim MacMahon discussed the teams linked to […]

After the Philadelphia 76ers’ impressive triumph on Christmas over the Boston Celtics, they’re heading west to continue their road trip. The Sixers will face the Utah Jazz at 9:30 P.M. EST at Delta Center for their first matchup of the season. As is always the case with Philly, there are some key injury updates to […]

Mike Conley has an incredible car collection. Conley was once one of the best point guards in the NBA. Nowadays, he serves an important role for the up-and-coming Minnesota Timberwolves. In his career, Conley was a onetime NBA All-Star and an All-Defensive Second Team selection. Given Conley’s impact in the NBA, have you ever wondered […]

It came as a shock to most when the Sacramento Kings fired head coach Mike Brown in the midst of a disappointing season after a few years of productive basketball. As Kings fans have been divided if the firing was a good decision or not, some are pondering why it was made in the first […]

When the fight broke out, Phoenix Suns rookie Ryan Dunn tried to avoid a fine at all costs. Three players were ejected in a 98-89 loss to the Dallas Mavericks. The scuffle between Jusuf Nurkic and Naji Marshall resulted in both players’ ejections and PJ Washington, who shoved Nurkic to the ground. After the loss, […]

Scottie Barnes has a surprising car collection. Scottie Barnes is one of the Toronto Raptors’ major franchise cornerstones since they drafted him in the 2022 NBA Draft in the first round with the fourth-overall pick. He is arguably their best rising star, earning the NBA Rookie of the Year honors back in 2022 while earning an […]

While the game ended in a victory, Dallas Maveicks’ Naji Marshall got into a physical altercation with Phoenix Suns big-man Jusuf Nurkic which resulted in ejections. As the Mavericks star in Marshall trolled Nurkic after the game by making the fight his social media banner, his teammate Kyrie Irving gave his thoughts on the interaction […]

The Sacramento Kings shocked the NBA world on Friday, firing head coach Mike Brown just six months after he signed a new extension through 2026. It came as a big surprise considering Brown just took the Kings to the playoffs the last two seasons. But, the front office apparently believed a change had to be […]