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On Thursday night, the Milwaukee Bucks had an opportunity to rub even more salt on the floundering Miami Heat’s wounds. Damian Lillard has been a source of tension for the Heat regarding their current trade drama involving Jimmy Butler, as the Bucks infamously beat them to the punch on a trade with the Portland Trail […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are no longer a rebuilding team—they’ve emerged as a powerhouse poised for greatness. After years of accumulating assets and carefully developing their roster, the Thunder have firmly established themselves as legitimate contenders in the Western Conference. Sporting a 36-7 record so far in the 2024-25 NBA season, Oklahoma City is enjoying […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have managed to weather some adversity in early December, as they have righted the ship by fixing their defensive woes. They are entering their heavyweight clash against the Boston Celtics on Thursday night with a 23-18 record, although in the loaded Western Conference, they will not have much room for error […]

Two New York Knicks, Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns, were selected as 2025 NBA All-Star starters. The league announced the starters for each of its conferences on Thursday. The two Knicks will be accompanied by Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks, Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics, and Donovan Mitchell of the Cleveland Cavaliers. It […]

With the trade deadline approaching, the Phoenix Suns have had their names involved with Jimmy Butler, Bradley Beal, and Jusuf Nurkic rumors . After all, the Suns benched both Beal and Nurkic at the start of the year. It signaled the point of no return for the franchise. Although they had been struggling, benching Beal […]

Ben Stiller reacted to a viral post from Josh Hart on the selections for the 2025 NBA All-Star game starters. While Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns were prime contenders to be part of this starting five, there was still a lot of uncertainty heading into Thursday that both would make it. Fortunately, they did as […]

Opinions on Zach Edey varied wildly going into the 2024 NBA Draft. Not much has been settled since then due to circumstances, schemes, injuries, and some fluctuating rotations. Ja Morant’s Memphis Grizzlies are still teaching Zach Edey the nuances but Taylor Jenkins has been encouraged by what the rookie has picked up over the first […]

On yet another stage in which almost impossible expectations were placed on him, San  Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama again managed to exceed them. Playing in his home country in essentially his home city, the 21-year-old generational talent scored 30 points, grabbed six rebounds, blocked five shots and dished out six assists in leading the […]

The 2024-25 campaign continues to be an outstanding one for star Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The 26-year-old is averaging 32 points per game, placing him at the top of the NBA. He unsurprisingly earned a selection to the NBA All-Star game and was named a starter, but made history on top of […]

The debate over the NBA’s current best big man has a clear winner, according to Shaquille O’Neal. In a recent broadcast of Inside the NBA, the legendary center cut through the endless comparisons and speculation by confidently naming Nikola Jokic as the best big man in the league today. It is not a brand-new sentiment. […]

Following the November announcement that TNT Sports would lease Inside the NBA to ESPN, speculation about the show’s lineup has been widespread. A recent report, however, reveals that at least two key personalities from Warner Bros. Discovery’s beloved program will remain onboard. The renowned studio show is anchored by its dynamic team: Kenny Smith, Shaquille […]

When Team USA head coach Steve Kerr decided to sparingly play Jayson Tatum during the Paris Summer Olympics, he opened himself up to a season’s worth of ridicule. Whenever the Boston Celtics star wing receives an accolade, the jokes and taunts come pouring out. Hall of Famer and TNT analyst Charles Barkley took the opportunity […]

After their Wednesday matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks was postponed, the New Orleans Pelicans return to action on Friday night when they visit the Memphis Grizzlies. The Pelicans will be without star power forward Zion Williamson, however, as he recovers from an illness. Williamson has contributed to the recent success the Pelicans have had. He […]

The NBA trade deadline is coming up in a couple weeks, and a team to watch as the deadline approaches is the Chicago Bulls. The Bulls are once again having a mediocre season as they are in 10th place in the Eastern Confernce, and maybe this is the year that they get active with trades. […]

Despite the Oklahoma City Thunder’s second-round exit in last year’s playoffs, head coach Mark Daigneault doesn’t consider the Dallas Mavericks a rival. The Mavericks handed the Thunder a 106-98 loss last week, where chippy play led to five technical fouls between the two teams ahead of a rematch at the Paycom Center on Thursday. During […]

Last season, the Los Angeles Lakers and Atlanta Hawks got pretty close to agreeing to a trade that would’ve sent Dejounte Murray to L.A. Now, a year and a trade later, Murray remains a solid fit for a Lakers team looking for athleticism, youth and defensive toughness on the perimeter. The question once again is: […]

LeBron James and Stephen Curry are always involved with the NBA All-Star Game, and this year is no different. Both superstars have once again been named starters for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, extending their streak of at least one of them being a starter to 21 years. The 2004 NBA All-Star Game was the […]

Spurs point guard Chris Paul heaped praise on Victor Wembanyama after the 140-110 win over the Indiana Pacers. The superstar center went off for 30 points, eleven rebounds, six assists, and five blocks in his homecoming game in Paris. This included an incredible alley-loop off the backboard dunk that Wembanyama threw to himself. In a […]

Though the Atlanta Hawks have been playing good basketball throughout the season, there have been a few players who have gone through some shooting slumps. One of those players who is currently going through one now is Bogdan Bogdanovic, who is on the short list of Hawks players who can consistently make three-pointers at a […]

The Atlanta Hawks have made a change in their starting lineup over the past few games, starting Onyeka Okongwu over Clint Capela at center. Okongwu has earned the position after his recent performances coming off the bench, and head coach Quin Snyder spoke about his reason for why he made the change. “I think over […]

The NBA’s regular season can be unpredictable, and the Boston Celtics’ 117-113 overtime win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night epitomized that. Although all eyes were on Celtics stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown in OT, bench guard Jaden Springer arguably saved the day. The short-handed Clippers were missing a huge chunk of […]

Some nights can highlight both the highs and lows of life in the NBA. Rookie Jaylen Wells can attest to that after trying to corral LaMelo Ball’s Charlotte Hornets. Ball might have scored 22 points but it took 20 shows and a few unearned free throws as far as Ja Morant’s grumbling Memphis Grizzlies are […]

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons has had his fair share of criticism since leaving the Philadelphia 76ers. While his exit was abrupt and not appreciated by many, he’s had a change of heart. After Simmons was recently ruled out in a Nets loss to the 76ers, his appreciation for his former club resurfaced. He explained […]

Nearly a decade after LeBron James’ abrupt departure from the Miami Heat in 2014, its ripple effects may be influencing how Pat Riley handles Jimmy Butler’s future with the franchise. According to longtime sports journalist and radio show host Dan Le Batard, Riley’s reaction to LeBron’s exit could serve as a blueprint for how the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have had a decent first half to the 2024-25 NBA season, currently sitting in sixth place in the Western Conference ahead of Thursday evening’s clash with the Boston Celtics. The Lakers haven’t exactly been a picture of consistency thus far this year but are seeing continued greatness from LeBron James to […]

The Golden State Warriors will have a key member of their rotation back for Thursday’s game against the Chicago Bulls. Guard Brandin Podziemski is set to return after missing 12 games with an abdominal issue, according to Anthony Slater of The Athletic on X. Although he didn’t have a solid couple of weeks before his […]

The NBA trade deadline is one of the most popular days on the NBA calendar these days. That is because, in the modern NBA, trades are made left and right on the last day to make deals. Deadline day trade frequency is at an all-time high, and every year there are tons of deals agreed […]

Most of the crowd who traveled to the Accor Arena for the first of two NBA Paris games went to see hometown star Victor Wembanyama. The San Antonio Spurs center put on a show for his fans with a self-lob dunk in the fourth quarter of a blowout win over the Indiana Pacers. With the […]

There has been an update regarding the trade speculation of New Orleans Pelicans star Brandon Ingram and the possible suitors for him ahead of the Feb. 6 deadline. Though there have been rumors that the Pelicans won’t deal Ingram, NBA insider Jake Fischer mentioned a few teams that looked into the prospect of acquiring the […]

When the Utah Jazz traded three first-round picks to the Phoenix Suns, many were confused. For starters, some thought that it was all in Phoenix’s favor. However, the picks that Utah general manager Justin Zanik sent were all loaded with protections, and deemed as “least favorable” picks. The pick that the Jazz received? The Suns’ […]

The trade saga involving Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat took another turn on Thursday, as Marc Spears provided new details about the star forward’s preferences during ESPN’s NBA Today. “I was told today from someone close to the situation that his wish list is just out of Miami… with exception to Memphis,” Spears reported. […]

Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller underwent successful surgery to repair a torn scapholunate ligament in his right wrist on Thursday and will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 season as a result, the team announced. At this time, there is no clear timeframe for Miller’s recovery after having surgery on Thursday. The Hornets will provide […]

Talent runs deeper in the NBA than ever before. It is incredibly hard for star players to even make the All-Star Game, let alone be picked as an All-Star starter. Despite all of the talent that could make All-Star Weekend so fun to watch, ratings are still down, and complaints are still up for the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers father-son duo of LeBron James and Bronny James have declined the NBA All-Star weekend invite, according to Chris Haynes on X. The news doesn’t come as too much of a surprise. After all, James weighed in on the new NBA All-Star game format. Safe to say, he’s not a fan of […]

The idea of NBA expansion has been one of the most discussed topics between the media and Commissioner Adam Silver in recent years. Whether it’s during NBA Summer League or the NBA Finals, Silver is always questioned about the league’s thoughts on possible expansion. Although it seems inevitable that a 31st and 32nd team will […]

Former Chicago Bulls legends Scottie Pippen and Michael Jordan haven’t always seen eye to eye in the years since they won six championships with the franchise. Pippen has made a series of increasingly controversial media claims in the last few years, some of which is reportedly due to his anger at how he was perceived […]

All wins are equal in the standings but that is not the case in most NBA locker rooms. Some games, some wins, just matter more than others. There are off nights when things can get ugly, usually with a contender blowing out an also-ran. That script almost got flipped in the FexEx Forum though. Ja […]

The annual NBA All-Star Game festivities are one of the most highly anticipated events during the NBA season. Particularly the All-Star Game, fans look forward to seeing the best players of the season play together and showcase their talents with little to no defense. With the 2025 All-Star Game starters being announced Thursday, there’s bound […]

With the continued drama involving Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler, one who has commented on the recent events is the team’s leading scorer Tyler Herro. As the Heat guard is set to return Thursday when the Heat takes on the Milwaukee Bucks, he would speak about the ongoing situation involving his long-time teammate in Butler. […]