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The Minnesota Timberwolves host the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night, and Anthony Edwards popped up on the injury report as questionable. Edwards is coming off a 30-point performance in a win against the Atlanta Hawks, and he is dealing with an illness. Here is everything we know about Anthony Edwards’ injury status for the […]

Phoenix Suns owner Matt Ishbia publicly sparred with NBA analyst Bill Simmons on Wednesday after the team surpassed his preseason win projection well before the All-Star break. With Phoenix sitting at 32–22, Ishbia pointed out that the Suns have already cleared Simmons’ under-31.5 wins prediction for the 2025–26 season. In a post on X, formerly […]

The Indiana Pacers aren’t taking any chances during Wednesday’s tank matchup vs. the Brooklyn Nets. Following Tuesday’s overtime win over the New York Knicks, Rick Carlisle’s squad is resting nearly its entire rotation against Brooklyn. With Tyrese Haliburton, Ivica Zubac and Obi Toppin already sidelined, the Pacers ruled out Pascal Siakam (left hamstring soreness), Andrew […]

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault commended rookie Nikola Topic’s G League debut this week, nearly four months removed from a testicular cancer diagnosis. The Thunder assigned Topic to the Oklahoma City Blue, OKC’s G League affiliate, ahead of Monday night’s matchup against the Sioux Falls Skyforce. Topic finished with seven points on 3-of-5 […]

During the San Antonio Spurs’ 136-108 win against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, Victor Wembanyama’s dominance was on display, dropping 37 points in the first half. Although he would only score three more points the rest of the game, it brought up a topic of conversation as to whether or not Victor Wembanyama could […]

Draymond Green is calling on the NBA to address what he described as a growing tanking crisis, arguing the practice is damaging player development and derailing careers across the league. Speaking on the latest episode of The Draymond Green Show, the Golden State Warriors veteran forward criticized organizations that prioritize draft positioning over development, saying […]

The Jonathan Kuminga era is over for the Golden State Warriors, and now that the two sides have parted following an acrimonious relationship, alleged details are beginning to emerge, showing us how bad it got before Golden State traded Kuminga to the Atlanta Hawks. While it had been known for some time that Kuminga and […]

Without question, the NBA wouldn’t be what it is had it not been for the American Basketball Association (ABA). A rebellion league that featured some of the most influential ballers, most notably Julius “Dr. J” Erving. A legacy that will be immortalized in the upcoming docuseries “Soul Power: The Legend of the American Basketball Association”. […]

Wander into any opposing locker room lately, and Cam Spencer’s name is highlighted on the board. No one on Beale Street should be particularly shocked by the news. Zach Kleiman’s retooling Memphis Grizzlies expected this rise to come eventually. The respect the former UConn champion commands from opponents now represents the culmination of countless early […]

You never know what is true and what’s not until it happens in the NBA. Around the time of the trade deadline, rumors and intel are constantly flowing from one NBA team to the next, and each side is always attempting to gain leverage over the other in trade discussions. While a handful of deals […]

The Memphis Grizzlies had an active NBA trade deadline, headlined by their blockbuster trade sending Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Utah Jazz. In the trade, the Grizzlies also sent out John Konchar, Jock Landale, and Vince Williams Jr. while getting back Walter Clayton Jr., Taylor Hendricks, Kyle Anderson, Georges Niang, and three first round picks. […]

Although NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has seen success in his tenure leading the NBA, there have been many NBA fans and media members frustrated with his leadership. Add Bill Simmons to the growing number of critics of Silver, as on the latest episode of the Bill Simmons Podcast, Simmons questioned if Adam Silver should remain […]

The Atlanta Hawks have one more game before the All-Star break, as they’ll face the Charlotte Hornets. These two teams just saw each other a couple of days ago, with the Hornets walking away with the victory to extend their then-winning streak. This game will look a bit different on the Hornets’ side, as Moussa […]

Although Jonathan Kuminga’s tenure with the Golden State Warriors ended at the trade deadline, reports of the organization’s displeasure with the veteran, including from head coach Steve Kerr, persist. After months of rumors, Kuminga was traded to the Atlanta Hawks for Kristaps Porzingis ahead of last week’s deadline. Kerr claims he’s always been transparent with […]

PHOENIX– The Phoenix Suns made only one move during the trade deadline, but it’s proving to be a good one. The team landed Amir Coffey from the Milwaukee Bucks, and he fits in nicely. He finished Tuesday’s 120-111 win over the Dallas Mavericks with six points, two rebounds, an assist, and a steal. He picked […]

Update: Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray will start vs. the Grizzlies, according to the Denver Nuggets. On Wednesday evening, the Denver Nuggets will hit the floor for the final time before the All-Star break for a home game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Both Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray are on the injury report for this […]

The NBA has officially handed down significant disciplinary actions following the intense physical altercation between the Charlotte Hornets and the Detroit Pistons. According to a league statement, Isaiah Stewart received the harshest penalty with a seven-game suspension for leaving the bench area and engaging in the fight, a decision influenced by his history of unsportsmanlike […]

Recently, the Golden State Warriors opted to shake things up by trading Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Kristaps Porzingis. The move officially ended the strained relationship between Kuminga and Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, which had resulted in several benchings this season The Warriors took Kuminga at seventh […]

On Wednesday night, the Chicago Bulls will visit the Boston Celtics in their final game before the All-Star break. Josh Giddey is on the injured list along with Tre Jones and Jalen Smith. All three are listed as doubtful. Giddey is dealing with a left hamstring strain, and Jones is battling the same injury. Meanwhile, […]

The NBA All-Star Game has been one of the most debated events on the sports calendar. Once a must-see showcase for the best players in the league, the All-Star Game has become synonymous with a lack of effort and defense over the past few seasons. The only NBA All-Star Game fix that @getnickwright thinks would […]

On Wednesday night, the Utah Jazz will hit the floor for the second-to-last time before the All-Star break for a home game against the Sacramento Kings. The Jazz have been one of the talks of the NBA world in recent weeks for their shameless pulling of starters in an attempt to lose games, and the […]

On Wednesday evening, the Miami Heat will hit the floor for the final time before the All-Star break against the New Orleans Pelicans on the road. The Heat will be without Norman Powell in this one, as he has been ruled out due to a back issue. Here’s everything we know about Powell’s injury situation […]

Update: Jakob Poeltl is available to play for the Toronto Raptors against the Detroit Pistons, according to ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel. On Wednesday evening, the Toronto Raptors will hit the floor for the final time before the All-Star break for a game against the Detroit Pistons. Big man Jakob Poeltl is on the injury report for […]

The Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets were involved in a fight a few days ago that included several players from each team. There was a good chance that some punishments would be handed down, and the league recently gave out suspensions to the players, according to a statement. “Detroit Pistons forward-center Isaiah Stewart has been […]

PHOENIX– During All-Star weekend, Devin Booker is once again heading to the NBA 3-point contest. However, it comes as a bit of a surprise to many, including Booker himself. The latter is only shooting 31.1% from deep on 5.5 attempts per game. If the season were to end, it would statistically be his worst percentage […]

The Chicago Bulls are in desperate need of center reinforcements after trading Nikola Vucevic at the deadline. They recently received some positive news on Zach Collins, their top remaining big man. Collins has been sidelined since Dec. 27 by a right big toe sprain, but took a noteworthy step in his recovery over the last […]

Update: Joel Embiid will not play for the Philadelphia 76ers against the New York Knicks before the All-Star break, according to John Clark of NBA Sports Philadelphia. On Wednesday night, the Philadelphia 76ers will hit the floor for the final time before the All-Star break for a home game against the New York Knicks. Joel […]

The Atlanta Hawks are currently waiting for the team debut of Jonathan Kuminga, who arrived from Golden State in a significant trade involving Kristaps Porzingis. Kuminga is currently managing a knee injury that will keep him out of action until at least after the NBA All-Star break, when he is scheduled for medical re-evaluation. That […]

After Boston Celtics’ Jayson Tatum addressed his G-League practice and its significance regarding his potential return, The Ringer’s Bill Simmons blamed a coach for Achilles injuries to the All-Star forward and Indiana Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton. While Tatum, who took one step closer to making a return, won’t guarantee a comeback this season, Simmons is calling […]

Recently, the Golden State Warriors opted to make a change at the NBA trade deadline by sending Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Kristaps Porzingis. The move brought the bizarre Kuminga saga in the Bay Area to an end, with head coach Steve Kerr frequently keeping the former lottery […]

The Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets got into a brawl a few days ago that included several players on each side. For the Pistons, one of those players was first-time All-Star Jalen Duren, who has since been suspended two games for his role in the altercation. But despite the suspension, luckily for him, it won’t […]

New Knicks head coach Mike Brown addressed his team’s shooting lulls in a 137-134 overtime loss to the Indiana Pacers. After Karl-Anthony Towns forced overtime against the Pacers, the Knicks fell short in the extra period, where Pascal Siakam earned his 30-point performance, which was complemented by Andrew Nembhard and Jackson’s scoring. Coach Brown says […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are navigating a delicate period as they await the return of superstar guard Luka Doncic from a left hamstring injury. Head coach JJ Redick recently provided a promising update, describing the MVP candidate’s status as progressing and noting that he is currently day-to-day. This news comes as a major relief for […]

Several Brooklyn Nets starters landed on the injury report ahead of Wednesday’s tank matchup with the Indiana Pacers. The Nets ruled out Michael Porter Jr. for the second straight game due to right knee tendinitis. Meanwhile, Nic Claxton is questionable due to right hip soreness, while Noah Clowney is probable due to a left ankle […]

San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle excels in several areas, as illustrated by the 40-point triple-double he posted against the Dallas Mavericks last weekend, but the energy he brings is crucial to this team’s success. Unfortunately, it was that very quality that inadvertently cut his night short in Tuesday’s 136-108 road win versus the depleted […]

LOS ANGELES – When it was announced the LeBron James, Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Marcus Smart were all ruled out for the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against the San Antonio Spurs, it was clear that it was going to be an uphill climb for the Lakers. Sure enough, the Spurs walloped the Lakers, 136-108, […]

At the 2025-26 NBA trade deadline, the Philadelphia 76ers didn’t do anything to improve their team. Okay, in the opinion of Daryl Morey, Philadelphia is in a better spot than the day before, as he was able to sell high on Jared McCain to the reigning and defending NBA Champions and was then able to […]

At this point, the only way to stop San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama is if a giraffe learns to play basketball. But even that would be a close fight. Wembanyama almost single-handedly destroyed the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday, as the Spurs rolled to an easy win, 136-108. The two-time All-Star […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves may not have pulled off their grand Giannis Antetokounmpo trade ambition, but they still managed to upgrade the roster prior to the trade deadline. They did bring in combo guard Ayo Dosunmu from the Chicago Bulls in a trade that required them to surrender Rob Dillingham, Leonard Miller, and four second-round picks […]