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The Dallas Mavericks have been dealing with injuries here and there during the season, and just when it looked like they were in the clear, Luka Doncic suffered a non-contact leg injury. During their Christmas game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Doncic was driving to the paint, stopped, and then passed the ball out as he […]

NBA players are the best basketball players in the world. As a result, dunking should theoretically be easy for any NBA player, especially the taller ones. In fact, it’s basic physics to realize that the taller a player is, the easier it is for them to convert a slam dunk. But surprisingly, even some of […]

The Denver Nuggets may be looking to make a splash ahead of the February 6 trade deadline, with Brandon Ingram of the New Orleans Pelicans reportedly among their targets. The Athletic first reported that the Nuggets were in the market for a player to significantly bolster their offense, and Ian Begley of SNY added last […]

The 2003 NBA All-Star Game may have been one of the league’s most star-studded events featuring players like Allen Iverson, Michael Jordan, and Tracy McGrady for the East and the likes of Kevin Garnett and Tim Duncan for the West. It was a breakout year, however, for Kobe Bryant as he came in off the […]

DALLAS — Anthony Edwards is unquestionably one of the best players in the NBA. Edwards has continued to play at a high level despite the Minnesota Timberwolves’ struggles this season. Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd believes playing for Team USA in the Olympics has helped Edwards continue to take a step forward. “Spending time […]

The NBA’s annual tradition of Christmas Day games will feature five matchups, including a highly anticipated contest between the Los Angeles Lakers (16-13) and the Golden State Warriors (15-13) at 8:00 p.m. ET. Ahead of the game, LeBron James expressed his disappointment over the absence of the once-beloved Christmas Day uniforms. Taking to X, formerly […]

Defense often takes a backseat to flashy offensive plays but Ja Morant’s captivating Memphis Grizzlies have a rookie giving every All-Star a headache. Jaylen Wells has been a quick fan favorite thanks to some relentless effort on the less glamorous side of the hardwood. Taylor Jenkins has every reason to trust the second-rounder consistently corralling […]

The New York Knicks came away with a 117-114 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Christmas Day, and although Victor Wembanyama was the center of attention with 42 points, Mikal Bridges was the star of the game for New York, scoring 41 points. Bridges joined an exclusive club with the performance, as he became […]

The San Antonio Spurs played their first Christmas game in eight years on Wednesday, which means it was also the first time Victor Wembanyama suited up under the bright lights of December 25. Plus, they also faced the New York Knicks at the iconic Madison Square Garden. Needless to say, Wemby did not disappoint. The […]

The Chicago Bulls haven’t had a ton of success so far this year but they have been entertaining to watch, embracing a youth movement and recently upsetting the Boston Celtics on the road. Chicago leaned into its youth by letting DeMar DeRozan walk in free agency this past offseason and trading Alex Caruso for Josh […]

The NBA decided to get creative on Christmas Day and went with a Dunk the Halls broadcast that is the animated version of the San Antonio and New York Knicks game. Cartoon characters such as Mickey Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck, and others are involved in the broadcast, which makes it a fun watch for kids […]

Ahead of facing the Minnesota Timberwolves, Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic will likely play on Christmas Day. Despite scoring a team-high 27 points in the Mavs’ 132-108 win against the Portland Trail Blazers, Doncic is dealing with a left heel contusion that led to his name popping up on the team’s injury report ahead of Wednesday’s […]

On Wednesday afternoon, the San Antonio Spurs took the floor at Madison Square Garden vs the New York Knicks in what was the Christmas Day debut of superstar center Victor Wembanyama. The fact that a Spurs team that won 22 games last year got a Christmas game in 2024 alone is a testament to the […]

It has been a newsworthy Wednesday as the latest report from Shams Charania of ESPN reported that Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler prefers to be traded by the Feb. 6 trade deadline. While there has been a back and forth with some believing that the Heat trading Butler won’t happen, it seems that the relationship […]

Alex Caruso has an incredible car collection. Caruso is a fan favorite in the NBA. He currently plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA. Despite going undrafted, Caruso played an instrumental role for the Los Angeles Lakers, helping the Purple and Gold secure the franchise’s 17th NBA title inside the NBA Bubble, amidst […]

Trade speculation surrounding Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler continues to intensify as the February 6 deadline approaches. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the 35-year-old forward “prefers” to be traded, further fueling rumors as Butler missed the team’s last two games due to a reported “stomach illness.” Butler’s name has been linked to several teams, including […]

After Jalen Williams and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Washington Wizards 123-105, the starting forward talked about his impulsive donation to a local Goodwill thrift store in Oklahoma City. Back home following perhaps the Thunder’s most brutal traveling schedule of 2024-25, Williams donated pairs of his sneakers to the community. Talks about Williams’ donations, […]

The Brooklyn Nets expected Nic Claxton to reach another level when they committed nearly $100 million to him this summer. He hasn’t done it early this season. In fact, he’s regressed, and he knows it. “I’m not pleased with nothing, honestly. I need to be better, more consistent,” Claxton said of his performance. “[I need […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry and Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James had an unforgettable summer at the 2024 Olympics. Winning the gold medal for Team USA brought James and Curry closer together. Ahead of their Christmas Day showdown, two of the NBA’s biggest superstars talked about their love of the game. With 26+ […]

In the latest saga of the trade rumors surrounding Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler, the newest reporting from Shams Chrania of ESPN says that the 35-year-old “prefers” a trade before the deadline on Feb. 6. Butler has missed the last two games for the Heat with a stomach illness as the speculation has been amplified. […]

The NBA ratings decline has been a subject of discussion in recent weeks. Pat McAfee seemingly hinted at something that could help the issue via a post on X, formerly Twitter. “Hey @NBA.. Christmas Eve**,” McAfee wrote. So what exactly is McAfee referring to in this post? Well, he is most likely suggesting that the […]

The San Antonio Spurs have the privilege of playing on NBA Christmas Day, traveling to the Big Apple to face the New York Knicks at the iconic Madison Square Garden. Ahead of the cross-conference matchup, guard Chris Paul revealed how special it is to play on December 25, which is actually the ninth time in […]

Ahead of NBA Christmas, LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant sat down for an OGs Chat. During the conversation, Durant talked about competing against the stars of the league every night and had a perfect analogy. “It’s a dog-eat-dog world in the NBA. You don’t want nobody to take what you got,” Durant said. […]

The Phoenix Suns are in the middle of a rather mediocre season. In fact, Phoenix holds a 14-14 record as of this story’s writing. So will the Suns consider trading away some of their more impactful players? Bradley Beal has been mentioned in trade rumors, but a recent report suggests that Jusuf Nurkic may be […]

The New Orleans Pelicans and Zion Williamson injury saga continues. After Williamson has only played six games this season, the tension between him and the franchise is growing, game by game. Former New Orleans center and now ESPN host Kendrick Perkins explained on the Road Trippin Podcast how the former No. 1 overall pick and […]

Expansion talks circulate throughout the NBA, and the case is no different for Gary Payton and a possible Seattle expansion team. He talked on the Courtside Tales Podcast and explained the immediate thing he’ll do in his role within the franchise. It’s coming, it’s coming,” Payton said. “I think Adam Silver has done a great […]

With ratings down, the NBA is desperate to squeeze the remaining value, stardom, and prestige LeBron James has to offer before he retires in the near future. The league will therefore promote and glorify the hoops icon and Los Angeles Lakers star whenever the opportunity presents itself. A marquee holiday matchup firmly falls under that […]

When it comes to the NBA as a whole, few players are as unpopular outside of their fanbases as Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid, especially when it comes to the New York Knicks. Need proof? Look no further than Edie Falco, the actress famous for playing Carmella in The Sopranos and Nurse Jackie in her […]

The Denver Nuggets currently have a 16-11 record and could be looking to make some moves to improve their team. They have been involved in recent trade rumors involving players like De’Aaron Fox, Zach LaVine, and Jonas Valanciunas. Moves like this won’t come easy, and the Nuggets would likely have to trade a big-name player […]

Golden State Warriors fans have been in a state of deja vu for some time. They watch their team show promise at various points during a contest before faltering at the end. Following Monday’s 111-105 home loss to the Indiana Pacers, which was nearly in their grasp, the Dubs are in eighth place in the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will take on the Golden State Warriors in a big Christmas Day matchup. The Lakers have been battling the injury bug this season, and they might be a little short-handed against the Warriors on Christmas. LeBron James and Anthony Davis are listed on the team’s report, and there’s one new notable […]

Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks are set to host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Christmas Day. Doncic, though, is dealing with a left heel contusion. So is Doncic playing on Christmas Day? Luka is listed on the NBA injury report. Doncic returned from injury on Monday and played well in the Mavs’ 132-108 victory against […]

LOS ANGELES – Coming into the Los Angeles Lakers’ Christmas Day clash against the Golden State Warriors, Max Christie knows that the task of chasing Stephen Curry around for 48 minutes will likely fall on him. It’s not like he isn’t used that type of challenge though. Within the past month alone, Christie has drawn […]

Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors had plenty of competitive matchups against LeBron James during LeBron’s time with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Although Golden State defeated Cleveland in three of the four NBA Finals in which they went head-to-head, Curry recently admitted that playing against LeBron was part of his motivation, via SportsCenter and ClutchPoints. […]

Lonzo Ball didn’t get to play for the last two seasons, but he is now back and on the court with the Chicago Bulls. Ball is playing again, but he is on a minute restriction. He has been out for a long time, and the last thing the Bulls want is for him to rush […]

The NBA’s list of the most popular players included the usual suspects known for highlight dunks, halfcourt threes, and hard-to-believe outlet passes. LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers) topped the league’s most recent most-viewed player charts. The announcement gave the Memphis Grizzlies another reason to brag about Ja Morant as their All-World star was close behind […]

Kendrick Perkins thinks that a De’Aaron Fox trade, specifically to the Denver Nuggets, is a real possibility. But why? Is it because he sees the vision of the Kentucky product playing alongside one of the best players in the NBA? Or maybe he wants to see the Sacramento Kings start a rebuild after spending years […]

OG Anunoby is clearly in the holiday spirit. Anunoby’s New York Knicks teammate Josh Hart shared an image of the Christmas gift Anunoby got his teammates via The Strickland on X, formerly Twitter. OG Anunoby bought his teammates Apple Vision Pro 🤯 They retail for $3,499 a piece pic.twitter.com/raTpjrwbRw — The Strickland (@TheStrickland) December 24, […]

The Miami Heat are converting forward Keshad Johnson to a two-year NBA contract, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The move, announced Tuesday, follows Johnson’s impressive performances in the G League this season. Johnson, 23, has been a standout in the developmental league, averaging 21.2 points, 8.2 rebounds, 1.7 assists, and 1.5 steals per game. He […]