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It’s unexpected that LiAngelo Ball’s song would be the first rap hit of 2025, but that’s what’s happening. Damian Lillard, the superstar guard for the Milwaukee Bucks, is often considered the best rapper in the NBA, and arguably the best rapper the league has seen. However, at the moment, the spotlight is on LiAngelo Ball, […]

The Denver Nuggets faced one of their biggest challenges of the season this week, as they had to take on a difficult back-to-back slate without their star big man Nikola Jokic. Jokic isn’t dealing with any sort of injury, but he got sick on Monday and was forced to miss Tuesday’s game against the Boston […]

Despite not having the services of Nikola Jokic on the second night of a back-to-back, with the reigning MVP missing time due to illness, the Denver Nuggets defended their home floor with conviction against the Los Angeles Clippers, dominating nearly the entire proceedings en route to a 126-103 victory. Russell Westbrook was once again at […]

Karl-Anthony Towns reached a major career highlight only four months after joining the New York Knicks. During Wednesday night’s matchup against the Toronto Raptors at Madison Square Garden, he had the honor of performing in front of Knicks icon Patrick Ewing, who was in the crowd. Towns seized the moment, putting up a strong performance […]

For the third consecutive season, the Chicago Bulls are shaping up to have a mediocre season. Despite trading away Alex Caruso and DeMar DeRozan during the offseason, the Bulls are still hovering right around the .500 mark, and Zach LaVine notably said once that as long as he’s in the Windy City, there will be […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been the hottest team in the NBA over the past month or so. They strung together a 15-game winning streak that included huge wins over the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics — flexing their historically great defense in the process. But the Thunder ran into a fellow buzzsaw in […]

The Phoenix Suns are going through as chaotic of a season as it gets, and no one feels that like Devin Booker, especially after the 115-104 loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday. While he’s been through a plethora of tough seasons, this one ranks towards the top. With two other superstars, there’s been disarray […]

Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball made a highlight play early in the first quarter against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday. He picked off a pass from Tyrese Haliburton intended for Andrew Nembhard and then raced down the court on a fastbreak. Haliburton gave chase, but Ball finished off the sequence with a stylish left-handed layup. […]

The New York Knicks have mostly made good on their promise heading into the 2024-25 season; on Wednesday night, they returned to winning ways with a convincing 112-98 victory over the Toronto Raptors — with OG Anunoby playing a starring role in a matchup against his former team. Anunoby put up a game-high 27 points […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have finally found their best basketball this season, and Giannis Antetokounmpo is a big part of it. Antetokounmpo is making a push for another MVP award by playing some of his best ball on both ends, putting up double-doubles on a seemingly nightly basis. That was no different on Wednesday night when […]

The Houston Rockets are on the road to take on the Memphis Grizzlies Thursday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Rockets-Grizzlies prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Rockets-Grizzlies NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Rockets-Grizzlies […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves hit the road to take on the Orlando Magic Thursday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Timberwolves-Magic prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Timberwolves-Magic NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Timberwolves-Magic Odds Minnesota Timberwolves: -4 […]

The Golden State Warriors are on the road to take on the Detroit Pistons Thursday night. This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Warriors-Pistons prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Warriors-Pistons NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: […]

Poor Dwyane Wade statue. Just when you thought society was finally done shaming the worst athlete “tribute” in the history of sport (or art for that matter), the still-raw wound was reopened yet again during Derrick Rose’s recent interview with Shams Charania. In an exclusive sit-down with the ESPN insider following his offseason retirement, Derrick […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Cleveland Cavaliers went head to head on Wednesday night in a historic regular season matchup. The Thunder came into the game on a 15-game win streak (excluding their NBA Cup final loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, which doesn’t count as a real game) and the Cavaliers came into the […]

There’s no question that Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is one of the top NBA players in the league right now. Coming off his first championship and helping lead his team as one of the top contenders this season, his legacy is still being written. But with such success also comes the detractors. One of […]

It may be a regular-season game, but it wasn’t like any other humdrum contest within the context of a grind that consists of a total of 1,230 games across the NBA. On Thursday night, the 31-4 Cleveland Cavaliers hosted the 30-5 Oklahoma City Thunder in a clash between two conference leaders in the middle of […]

On Tuesday night, Trae Young was the talk of the town after he hit one of the most bonkers shots in NBA history. With the Atlanta Hawks conceding a game-tying three to Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton, it was going to be near-impossible for them to seize back control of the game with less than […]

Amid the ongoing wildfires that have engulfed a large portion of the Los Angeles area, many NBA personnel were among those affected by the disaster. Los Angeles Clippers’ star Kawhi Leonard took a leave from the team to attend to his family who were among those evacuated by the Palisades fire. Golden State Warriors head […]

The Milwaukee Bucks caused a bit of a fuss on social media on Wednesday when Chris Haynes of TNT reported that they will be bringing Khris Middleton off the bench during their upcoming contest against the San Antonio Spurs. Taurean Prince will be starting in Middleton’s stead, and this move certainly raised a few eyebrows […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (15-20) got their first look of the season at the Washington Wizards (6-29) in a showdown of the walking wounded. The injury-riddled Sixers almost blew it against the injury-riddled Wizards but managed to come out on top, 109-103. Joel Embiid and Paul George were both sidelined for this game, as were several […]

The Memphis Grizzlies (24-13) are still learning Zach Edey‘s most efficient actions but Taylor Jenkins may need to lean on the rookie against the Houston Rockets (24-12). Ja Morant (right AC joint sprain), Desmond Bane (left ankle sprain), and Jaren Jackson Jr. (left thigh soreness) are all listed as questionable on the team’s injury report. […]

LOS ANGELES – Since Max Christie was moved into the Los Angeles Lakers’ starting lineup, he’s drawn some of the toughest defensive assignments in the league. Last month, he found himself matched up against Ja Morant, Trae Young, Cade Cunningham and ultimately Stephen Curry. Albeit the tough matchups, he’s proven himself as one of the […]

Ben Simmons’ first extended absence of the 2024-25 season will continue Wednesday vs. the Detroit Pistons. The Brooklyn Nets ruled out the three-time All-Star for his third-straight game due to lower back injury management. He has also experienced calf soreness relating to his back in the last week. Before his absence, Simmons saw an increased […]

The Memphis Grizzlies know they have a problem as the team is second-worst in coughing up turnovers at 17.3 per game. Perhaps that flaw should not be very surprising though. Ja Morant (shoulder) has been unavailable to lead the offense for almost half of the season and the starting lineup usually includes two rookies. Sure, […]

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault and Isaiah Joe’s teammates encourage the backup guard to keep shooting the ball. Joe wasn’t discouraged entering the new calendar year despite shooting 38.8% from the floor and 32.3% from deep in December. He bounced back in a 116-98 win against the Los Angeles Clippers, and then Joe […]

It’s been a roller coaster of a season thus far for the Miami Heat, who are currently navigating a slew of trade rumors surrounding their best player Jimmy Butler. Miami currently sits a game above .500 after Tuesday evening’s road win over the Golden State Warriors, which was an impressive performance considering they were in […]

The days of the Golden State Warriors dominating the Western Conference are no more. With roughly four weeks until the NBA trade deadline, the Warriors are expected to be one of the more active teams trying to bolster their roster next to Stephen Curry after seeing their 12-3 start to the year become an 18-18 […]

Former NBA player Nate Robinson has accused Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers of orchestrating a situation during his Boston Celtics tenure similar to the Dallas Cowboys’ decision to bench quarterback Cooper Rush, preventing him from earning a contractual bonus. Robinson, who played for the Celtics during the 2009-10 and 2010-11 seasons, commented on Instagram […]

In a world where health challenges often remain hidden, two athletic giants have chosen to share their personal battles to inspire others. DeMar DeRozan and Suni Lee, celebrated for their achievements on the basketball court and gymnastics floor, respectively, have been recognized as recipients of the 2025 Health Advocacy Awards, per Health. Their contributions highlight […]

Amid the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 15-game winning streak, Chet Holmgren, amid injury, joined them for their four-game road trip, starting against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night. The Cavs are hosting the Thunder while Holmgren takes a significant step toward recovery with his injury rehab. Holmgren hasn’t seen the floor after suffering a rare hip […]

The NBA’s most anticipated matchup of the season is coming up, with the Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder (30-5) visiting Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers (31-4). Wednesday night’s game between the Cavs and Thunder features two of the best teams in NBA history season-to-date, combining for a .871 winning percentage through 35 […]

The Dec. 15 newly signed player trade restriction date has come and gone. When that happened, 85 players became eligible to be traded that previously couldn’t be moved. Now, trade season is really picking up, and the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline is just around the corner. That is when the majority of in-season trades […]

Southern California will need everyone to send them prayers as winds have created devastating wildfires in the area and damaged the city. After recently returning to the Los Angeles Clippers, Kawhi Leonard will be stepping away to be with his family, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes. “Sources: Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard is […]

As the trade talks involving the Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler continue, the news has caught the attention of many within the basketball world. Former player Gilbert Arenas has spoken about Pat Riley and Butler before, but this time made a bold prediction regarding the job held by the legendary executive. Arenas would speak on […]

As the Miami Heat promised a breakthrough amidst all the drama with star Jimmy Butler, they achieved a huge win on Tuesday night when they beat the Golden State Warriors. It had been a rough patch as started when the Heat lost by 36 points to the Utah Jazz in Butler’s first contest of his […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander feels surreal after his team extended its franchise-record winning streak to 15 after beating the Boston Celtics. During his media availability, Gilgeous-Alexander addressed the significance of the Thunder’s win against the Celtics and gave an honest take on the incredible streak. For Gilgeous-Alexander, it’s hard to believe he hasn’t lost […]

The Orlando Magic received encouraging news about their All-Star forward Paolo Banchero. After missing 33 games due to a torn right oblique, Banchero participated fully in Wednesday’s practice, and ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that he is expected to return during the team’s upcoming back-to-back games against the Minnesota Timberwolves (19-17) on Thursday or the Milwaukee […]

The Golden State Warriors are stuck in limbo right now as they’re 10th in the Western Conference and just took a brutal loss to the Miami Heat. After having a strong start to the season, the Warriors have had a hard time staying consistent, and it’s obvious that they need more star power to win […]