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Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry has a way of changing the energy in arenas. While some places are naturally electric every night, others aren’t. Big cities that host venues like Madison Square Garden and Boston’s TD Garden always have a charged atmosphere with big crowds. But then again, not every arena has that same […]

With the 2024-25 NBA season more than halfway done, it’s safe to say that the Cleveland Cavaliers are the hottest team in the league right now with the best record overall. The Cavs raced to a 15-0 start, a promising feat especially after the LeBron James era. It’s also the second-greatest start in NBA history. […]

The Pelicans are playing well right now, while the Suns have been on a downward spiral entering this matchup for both teams. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Pelicans-Suns prediction and pick. The Pelicans have talent but have fallen off a cliff. Their record is 15-43. They have won three of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to four games with a 111-102 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night. The win improved their season record to 36-21, placing them just 1.5 games behind the Memphis Grizzlies (38-20) for the second seed in the Western Conference. LeBron James delivered a dominant performance, finishing […]

Following a brief absence, the Utah Jazz may get their leading scorer back ahead of a pivotal matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves. After he missed the last two games, Lauri Markkanen received a positive injury update on gameday morning. While still not fully cleared, Markkanen is listed as questionable to return on Friday on the […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo is known for his dominance in the paint, but he recently showcased a different kind of talent—rapping. During a postgame interview with Damian Lillard, the Milwaukee Bucks superstar unexpectedly broke into lyrics from GloRilla and Sexyy Red’s song Whatchu Kno About Me, stealing the spotlight in a way only Antetokounmpo can, per Complex. […]

Luka Doncic and LeBron James have developed a strong partnership since the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks. Austin Reaves’ impact should not be ignored, though. Reaves’ presence creating a big three is debatable, but the Lakers guard has impressed alongside Doncic. According to StatMuse, Reaves is averaging 18 points, five rebounds […]

As the Phoenix Suns are in a downward spiral, the latest report from NBA insider Chris Haynes adds on to the chaos, which is in regards to star Devin Booker and head coach Mike Budenholzer. After Booker had a cryptic message after the Suns lost three straight, he reportedly was asked weeks ago by Budenholzer […]

This might be the worst the Phoenix Suns have looked this season, and Kevin Durant understands it. Following a 124-116 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, the team seems deflated, and as Durant put it, pissed. As his teammate, Suns guard Devin Booker dropped a cryptic message, Durant was more straightforward. He spoke to reporters […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers traded for Luka Doncic in what sent shockwaves throughout the entire NBA, they would send away such players as Anthony Davis and Max Christie. While Lakers president Jeanie Buss was proud of the Doncic trade, she would also answer about her late father Jerry Buss and what his thoughts would […]

ESPN analyst Stephen A Smith calls out Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James for his comments about Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards on being the face of the NBA and the responsibility that comes with it. James warned Edwards of the daily scrutiny that comes with being the face of the league, which Smith took […]

In his fifth year with the New Orleans Pelicans, Zion Williamson finally achieved his first career triple-double in the team’s 124-116 win over the Phoenix Suns. Williamson ended the Feb. 27 victory with 27 points, 10 rebounds, 11 assists and two blocks. After the game, Williamson credited his teammates for the achievement when speaking to […]

NBA 2K25 continues to add 100 OVR MyTEAM player items to the game, and to no surprise, Michael Jordan will be one of those players. Earlier this month, 2K25 began adding 100 OVR MyTEAM Player items, with Hall of Fame Edition cover athlete Vince Carter leading the charge. Now, the developers are adding His Airness […]

The Boston Celtics will be facing the Cleveland Cavaliers in a battle of the top two seeds in the Eastern Conference, but there are some key players whose status is up in the air. Jaylen Brown is on the injury report with a left thigh contusion, and Jrue Holiday is dealing with a right-hand Mallet […]

As the Miami Heat face the Indiana Pacers on Friday night, there is some question regarding the injury status of star big man Bam Adebayo. While Adebayo was hurt going into the win over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday, he is once again on the injury report with a calf contusion as he’s only missed […]

NBA statues are a great way to immortalize a legend. But while there have been great statues in the past, that isn’t always the case. Here are the 10 worst NBA player statues, ranked. 1. Dwyane Wade The unveiling of Dwyane Wade’s statue ultimately went wrong. Although Wade was satisfied with the results, the NBA […]

As new Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic works through shooting struggles, there is no doubt that the trade that sent him away from the Dallas Mavericks was one fans will never forget. With Doncic and Lakers star LeBron James building chemistry, team president Jeanie Buss speaks about the transformative trade and why she feels […]

The Los Angeles Lakers won their fourth-straight game on Thursday night, picking up a 111-102 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Luka Doncic turned in another solid outing for his new team (21 points, 13 rebounds, five assists), but he and his team can’t enjoy their win for too long because they have to prepare for […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are going through another forgettable season, as they’ve only posted a measly 16-43 record in 2024-25. Sitting in the 14th seed in a tough Western Conference, it’s safe to say that the team isn’t aiming for a playoff spot this year. While injuries have played a role, they also seem to […]

After LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 111-102, he addressed All-Star Anthony Edwards’s face of the NBA take. On the night Edwards was ejected for his second technical foul, which will result in a suspension, James reminded the young All-Star that becoming the face of the league comes with great […]

Throughout the history of the NBA, numerous players have taken on alter egos of some sort, and when they do, it’s as if they are able to reach a new tier of greatness. There’s Game 6 Klay. Untucked jersey Kyrie. Hoodie Melo. Face mask LeBron. But rising above each of these special occasion greats is […]

The New York Knicks hit the road to take on the Memphis Grizzlies Friday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Knicks-Grizzlies prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Knicks-Grizzlies NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Knicks-Grizzlies Odds New York Knicks: […]

The New York Knicks’ center Mitchell Robinson is almost back from injury. Robinson could return as soon as this weekend. And he will add significant size, length, and rebounding to a team in need of help with all three aspects of the game. And while the Knicks probably need more than just Robinson to compete […]

The Golden State Warriors got an impressive 121-115 win against the Orlando Magic, and they were led by the will of Stephen Curry, who finished the game with 56 points and shot 12-for-19 from three. Not many people have played with a teammate who scored 50 points in a game, and Jimmy Butler was one […]

LeBron James has not lost confidence in Luka Doncic’s shooting, even with the latter struggling from the field since joining the Los Angeles Lakers. Despite limited shared court time, James remains confident in his All-NBA teammate. In just six games together thus far, Doncic has shot better than 40 percent from the field just twice. […]

Waking up to news of the Luka Doncic trade on Feb. 2 shocked the NBA world. But before Nico Harrison made the league-altering deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, he reportedly did call one other team. However, when the Dallas Mavericks general manager reached out to the Minnesota Timberwolves about Anthony Edwards, they quickly said […]

When Steve Kerr agreed to become the head coach of the Golden State Warriors on May 14th, 2014, there was no way he could possibly know what was to come over the next decade. Yes, the allure of coaching a player as talented and as special as Stephen Curry certainly played a huge role in […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are on the road to take on the Utah Jazz Friday night. Check out our NBA odds series as we hand out a Timberwolves-Jazz prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Timberwolves-Jazz NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Timberwolves-Jazz Odds Minnesota […]

When the San Antonio Spurs traded for De’Aaron Fox, the reality that he’d be paired with Victor Wembanyama was cause for excitement. But because of this NBA season’s most devastating injury, there’s a new reality for not only the Spurs but Fox as well. “We feel that he’s not out there,” the 2023 All-Star shared. […]

The Milwaukee Bucks put together a dominant all-around performance to notch their biggest regular-season win, defeating the red-hot Denver Nuggets 121-112 on Thursday night at Fiserv Forum. Brook Lopez made a strong impact on both ends, tallying 22 points while going head-to-head with Nikola Jokic. Denver’s MVP recorded a triple-double, finishing with 32 points, 14 […]

The Golden State Warriors pulled off a major road victory against the Orlando Magic on Thursday, overcoming a 17-point deficit thanks to a historic performance from superstar point guard Stephen Curry. The win pushes them to 7-1 in the Jimmy Butler era, with the six-time All-Star already proving to be a game-changer for Golden State. […]

Zion Williamson delivered his first career triple-double, posting 27 points, a career-high-tying 11 assists, and 10 rebounds to lead the New Orleans Pelicans to a convincing 124-116 road win over the slumping Phoenix Suns. Zion Williamson vs Phoenix: 27 PTS10 REB11 AST2 BLK13-17 FG The first triple-double of his career. pic.twitter.com/12smmQU9jo — StatMuse (@statmuse) February […]

One day, Stephen Curry will no longer put on classic Stephen Curry performances, but that day wasn’t Thursday. The Golden State Warriors star torched the Orlando Magic, racking up 56 points and draining 12 three-pointers. Both set season highs for the former MVP, leaving him just two makes short of former teammate Klay Thompson’s single-game […]

Anthony Edwards said he does not see himself as the future face of the NBA. Well, the league probably feels the same way, at least as of this moment. The Minnesota Timberwolves star was ejected in Thursday’s 111-102 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers after collecting his 15 and 16th technical fouls of the season, […]

There weren’t too many high expectations for the Los Angeles Clippers heading into the 2024-25 season. They lost Paul George, a man who averaged 23-5-4, in free agency after reaching an impasse in contract talks. But even with George out and Kawhi Leonard dealing with injury management yet again, the Clippers are currently sitting in […]

DALLAS — When you need a bucket late in the game, it’s difficult to think of a more reliable option than Kyrie Irving. On Thursday during the Charlotte Hornets-Dallas Mavericks affair, the Hornets utilized a 9-0 run to tie the game in the fourth quarter. Irving, though, then connected on shot after shot to lead […]

The Los Angeles Lakers (36-21) stayed hot, as LeBron James enjoyed another huge outing in Thursday’s 111-102 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves (32-28). The fans are not all smiles, however. Rui Hachimura suffered a non-contact injury while dunking the ball and was ruled out for the remainder of the contest with a knee strain, per […]

Phoenix Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer is in the thick of his team’s downward spiral. Since coming out of the All-Star break, the team is 1-3, with a three-game losing streak. Although their lone win came against the Chicago Bulls, it was a bit too close to call. Funny enough, Budenholzer sounded off on an […]