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The Philadelphia 76ers (3-14) faced the Houston Rockets (14-6) in their latest game without Joel Embiid and Paul George. The Sixers gave it a better fight this time around, taking the game into overtime but losing 122-115. George said he wants to return within a week but Embiid not being a participant in practice yet […]

Amid Kawhi Leonard’s absence due to injury, the Los Angeles Clippers have relied heavily on James Harden this season. During the Clippers’ matchup against the Washington Wizards on Thanksgiving-eve, Harden set a career milestone, surpassing the late Kobe Bryant, as per StatMamba. James Harden dropped 31 points during the first half of the Clippers’ 121-96 […]

DALLAS — Jason Kidd has watched Jalen Brunson for years, having coached him and coached against him. Brunson left the Dallas Mavericks for the New York Knicks in NBA free agency following the 2021-22 season, though. With the Mavs hosting the Knicks on Wednesday, Kidd was asked about Brunson. Jason Kidd on Jalen Brunson: “He […]

Doc Rivers has occasionally been described as a father figure in his coaching style, and now yet another enlightening podcast over-share by one of his former players, Lou Williams, details exactly what kind of father that is. Basically, he sounds akin to the type of dad that catches his kid with a beer and makes […]

The Golden State Warriors will be without star guard Stephen Curry for their Thanksgiving-eve matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. This is the fourth game Curry has missed this season, but it shouldn’t be anything for Warriors fans to worry about. Prior to the team’s game against the Thunder, head coach Steve Kerr mentioned that […]

Returning to a former team as an opponent often leaves a variety of feelings. While that’s true for Brooklyn Nets forward Cam Johnson, the majority of his emotions circled back to being thankful. He spoke to Kellan Olson of Arizona Sports during Wednesday’s morning shootaround and described his genuine thoughts about being back in Phoenix […]

The Golden State Warriors have been one of the better teams in the Western Conference to start the 2024-25 season, but they took a loss to the visiting Brooklyn Nets on Monday, 128-120. During the game, the Warriors faced an offensive barrage from Cam Thomas who drew lofty praise from Draymond Green following the game. […]

The shorthanded Los Angeles Clippers have been a pleasant surprise this NBA season. Despite playing without Kawhi Leonard, who is rehabbing a knee injury, James Harden and company have jumped out to an 11-8 record and are firmly in the playoff picture in the loaded Western Conference. The Clippers are seeking yet another win on […]

Now, the NBA is talking about the reignited beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar. “Inside the NBA” hosted by Charles Barkley, Ernie Johnson, Hall Shaquille O’Neal, and Kenny Smith spoke about jokingly mentioned the legal actions Drake is taking against Spotify and Universal Music Group (UMG) for allegedly boosting streams of Kendrick’s “Not Like Us.” […]

With Thanksgiving approaching, Kenny “The Jet” Smith stepped away from his TNT responsibilities to enjoy time with his family. Filling in for the two-time champion on Inside the NBA was Jalen Rose, who made his debut on the show Tuesday night. The former ESPN analyst appeared right at home, blending seamlessly with Charles Barkley, Ernie […]

DALLAS — Luka Doncic, Daniel Gafford, and Klay Thompson are among the Dallas Mavericks set to miss Wednesday’s game against the New York Knicks. Mavs head coach Jason Kidd provided a crucial update on Doncic while speaking to reporters before tip-off. Luka Doncic is close to returning, Jason Kidd says.#MFFL pic.twitter.com/xdf1NrD59y — Joey Mistretta (@JoeyMistretta_) […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will be without Caleb Martin in their matchup with the Houston Rockets due to upper back soreness. Originally listed as questionable for the Wednesday game at the Wells Fargo Center, Martin was ruled out for the first time all season ahead of warm-ups. Martin took a hard fall in the Sixers’ win […]

With the Minnesota Timberwolves stumbling out of the gates with an 8-9 record to start the season, All-Star Anthony Edwards will be tasked with helping to pull his team out of the rubble. He’ll have to have another career year while rocking his signature Adidas AE 1 sneakers, which we’ll see release in an all-new […]

Kobe Bryant is considered one of the GOATs in NBA history, with his crazy fadeaways, timely clutch baskets, and multiple championship rings. With his crazy work ethic, Bryant is also viewed as an inspiration to many. Here is a look at 10 moments that fuel Kobe Bryant’s GOAT argument. 10. Youngest starter in NBA history […]

The Golden State Warriors are among the top teams in the league this season, and they’ve been doing it with a 12-man rotation that head coach Steve Kerr has deployed. That means that players such as Stephen Curry and Draymond Green are playing fewer minutes than they have in their entire careers, but it’s working […]

No matter how many haters think otherwise, LeBron James certainly belongs in the GOAT conversation with the amount of accolades he has achieved at the highest level of basketball in the NBA and in international competition. Here is a look at 10 moments that fuel LeBron James’ GOAT argument. 10. Taking over the clutch vs. […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ frontcourt has yet to reach full strength this season. And just as the team is close to welcoming a piece back, another will be sidelined for an extended period. Day’Ron Sharpe is expected to return to the lineup within the next week, the team announced on Wednesday. The fourth-year center has been […]

While most Denver Nuggets fans are pleasantly surprised by Russell Westbrook’s production in 2024-25, former NBA guard Patrick Beverley watched him earn his 200th career triple-double. In a 122-110 win against the Memphis Grizzlies on November 19, Westbrook finished with 12 points, 14 assists, and 10 rebounds against the Grizzlies. Beverley gave Russell his flowers […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have gotten off to a horrible start to the 2024-25 NBA season, currently sitting at 3-13 heading into Wednesday evening’s tilt with the Houston Rockets. The 76ers have already dealt with major injuries to Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey, and outside of a breakout start to Jared McCain’s rookie season, […]

Paul George is one of the best forwards in the NBA today. But while his skills on the court made him one of the top free agents this year, George is also one of the polarizing figures in the NBA. Nonetheless, George recently made headlines after choosing to join the Philadelphia 76ers, where he teams […]

Former New York Knicks superstar Carmelo Anthony took a trip down memory lane, rehashing a confrontation with the then Boston Celtics superstar Kevin Garnett over La La Anthony. While reliving memories with former Knicks teammate Iman Shumpert, Anthony shared a funny LeBron James and JR Smith story before getting into his spat with Garnett on […]

Former NBA player DeMarcus Cousins has openly criticized the New Orleans Pelicans‘ decision to draft Zion Williamson, suggesting that the team’s choice may have been a fundamental mistake given the city’s culture and its potential impact on Williamson’s health and development. Cousins’ remarks have reignited questions about whether Williamson’s immense potential can outweigh the challenges […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have been bit by the injury bug to open up the 2024-25 NBA season with several key players out of the lineup currently. One of those players is Zion Williamson, who doesn’t appear to be very close to a return since injuring his hamstring earlier in the month, although the team […]

The Brooklyn Nets were dealt their first major injury blow of the season on Wednesday. Cam Thomas has been diagnosed with a left hamstring strain and will be sidelined for at least three weeks. Thomas has fueled the Nets’ eighth-ranked offense during a surprise 8-10 start. The 23-year-old has averaged 24.7 points, the 16th-most in […]

With the holidays just around the corner, Nike is unleashing a flurry of highly-anticipated releases before the calendar year is up. Furthering their consistent tributes to Los Angeles Lakers’ Kobe Bryant, we’ll see Nike release a limited edition Air Force 1 sneaker honoring the late great NBA legend once again. Check our Sneakers news for […]

The NBA world has been lit on fire by LaMelo Ball as of late, as the Hornets guard has registered totals of 50, 44, and 35 in his last three games. The Hornets as a whole are struggling, currently sitting at 6-11 at this early juncture of the season, but Ball is second in the […]

The Orlando Magic (12-7) will welcome center Wendell Carter Jr. back to the court Wednesday night against the Chicago Bulls (8-11) as the team seeks to extend its three-game winning streak. Carter Jr., who has been sidelined for 12 games due to left foot plantar fasciitis, will play under a minutes restriction as he eases […]

The New York Knicks, and specifically their starting lineup, undoubtedly qualify as a “superteam”. They added former All-Defense wing Mikal Bridges and a four-time NBA All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns to a team with two or three other stars—one of whom, Jalen Brunson, is a potential MVP candidate. However, as we’ve seen in the recent past, superteams […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ 2024-25 NBA season has been defined by underperformance, drama and injuries up to this point in late November. Philadelphia holds an abysmal 3-13 record following an offseason in which they added Paul George to their Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey-led roster. Embiid, however, has played in only four games. The 76ers star […]

Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham has missed the last two games with a left sacroiliac joint sprain, and he’s on the injury report once again for the team’s Wednesday night tilt against the Memphis Grizzlies. Here’s everything we know about Cunningham’s injury status and if he’s playing vs. the Grizzlies. Cade Cunningham injury status vs. […]

The Atlanta Hawks are preparing to face the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night, with star point guard Trae Young listed as questionable due to right Achilles tendinitis. Young’s injury designation has been consistent since Tuesday’s report, raising questions about his availability for this matchup. Young played through the injury in the Hawks’ 129-119 loss to […]

The Brooklyn Nets will visit the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night at Footprint Center. Cam Johnson, Nic Claxton, and Dorian Finney-Smith were all initially listed on the injury report as questionable. Johnson and Finney-Smith are tending to ankle sprains, while Claxton is dealing with lower back soreness. Here’s everything we know about their injuries and playing statuses […]

Joel Embiid’s knee has been the topic of discussion for the Philadelphia 76ers this season, and it makes sense since he hasn’t played many games and the team is 3-13. This offseason, the 76ers signed their franchise player to a contract extension, but before that, they wanted to make sure they could find a process […]

DeMar DeRozan has been everything the Sacramento Kings had hoped he would be alongside De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis. However, the Kings have struggled early on this season, and DeRozan has been dealing with a back injury. After recently missing three games with a lower back tightness, DeRozan has once again appeared on the Kings’ […]

Some beefs never die, as evidenced by Charles Barkley and the city of San Antonio. During Tuesday’s “Inside the NBA” broadcast, Barkley said this about Spurs center Victor Wembanyama, via ClutchPoints’ insider Brett Siegel. “He’s the only guy in San Antonio who can’t gain any weight.” Wembanyama gained some weight in the offseason, going from […]

The Utah Jazz suffered through another rough night at the office against the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday. Not only did the Jazz drop to 4-13 with a 128-115 loss to Victor Wembanyama and Co. that eliminated them from NBA Cup contention, but they lost star Lauri Markkanen in the process to a left knee […]

After starting the 2024-25 season with a 12-3 record, the Golden State Warriors have struggled in their recent matchups. Back-to-back losses to the San Antonio Spurs and Brooklyn Nets have stunned Golden State, heading into a very important matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night. The Warriors currently sit next to the Thunder […]

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun etched his name into NBA history on Tuesday night, becoming the youngest player to record seven career triple-doubles. The 22-year-old achieved this milestone during the Rockets’ 117-111 overtime victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves, a performance that pushed Houston to a 13-6 record and a perfect 3-0 in NBA Cup West […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are in a mess right now, with multiple injuries on their team and sitting at the bottom of the Eastern Conference. How they got to this point is indescribable, but it can all go back to the past years of the franchise and how they’ve maneuvered. Everybody remembers how the Ben Simmons […]