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Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas will remain sidelined through the All-Star break as he recovers from a left hamstring injury. The 24-year-old, who has been out for the last month, underwent an MRI on his hamstring on Wednesday that revealed proper healing. “He’s been on the court [doing] non-contract [workouts]. [His] scans were clean,” said […]

The NBA trade deadline is less than a week away, and one team that is expected to be selling off some spare parts is the Toronto Raptors. With just a 15-32 record, the Raptors are the No. 12 seed in the Eastern Conference, so recouping some assets for players who aren’t a part of their […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have reportedly emerged as a potential trade suitor for Jimmy Butler, according to NBA insiders Marc Stein and Jake Fischer. With the Miami Heat actively exploring Butler trade scenarios, the Pelicans have entered discussions about a potential swap involving Brandon Ingram. According to The Stein Line, league sources indicate that after […]

To the naked eye, it appears as if it is the same old, same old in The Windy City. The Chicago Bulls (20-28) are once again headed for an uninspiring NBA Play-In Tournament appearance with no trace of genuine enthusiasm in sight. The annual trade/rebuild rumors, which have yet to materialize into anything of substance […]

The New Orleans Pelicans host the defending NBA Champion Boston Celtics on Friday night. Shooting guard Dejounte Murray is on the injury report alongside Jordan Hawkins. Murray is listed as probable while Hawkins is listed as questionable. Murray is dealing with right elbow bursitis and a right index finger sprain, Hawkins is fighting a non-COVID-related […]

With under one week until the NBA trade deadline, a level of unpredictability still exists due to how quickly everything shifts during this time of the year. Not too long ago, Jimmy Butler led the Miami Heat to the NBA Finals. Now, his time with the Heat is coming to an end in the ugliest […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Reddick was impressed with his team’s commanding 134-96 victory over the Washington Wizards. In the process, Los Angeles moved to fifth in the Western Conference with their 27-19 record. Despite missing Anthony Davis, the Lakers showcased resilience and depth. Rookie Dalston Knecht was ejected after receiving two technical fouls […]

The Detroit Pistons will be without Isaiah Stewart for one game after picking up his sixth flagrant foul this season. Stewart was issued a flagrant foul in the Pistons’ game against the Indiana Pacers, where he was ejected for pushing Thomas Bryant down on the floor. “Detroit Pistons forward-center Isaiah Stewart has been suspended one […]

The Memphis Grizzlies secured a narrow 120-119 victory over the Houston Rockets on Thursday night, overcoming a controversial officiating decision in the final seconds that nearly altered the outcome. With just less than five seconds remaining, rookie Jaylen Wells was on a fast break, appearing to have a clear path to the basket that would […]

Things got crazy at the end of the Memphis Grizzlies and Houston Rockets game, where the referees thought that head coach Taylor Jenkins called a timeout, but he actually didn’t. Fred VanVleet missed a three-pointer with the Rockets leading by one, with 15 seconds left on the clock, Jaylen Wells grabbed the rebound and was […]

Twin towers in basketball refers to two skilled big men on the floor. It’s a timeless tactic that allows teams to put emphasis on rim protection and size. Given that it’s an effective tactic used by coaches, here is a look at the 10 greatest twin-tower combinations in NBA history. Check out the gallery. 1. […]

As the trade deadline approaches, more and more teams are starting to look for deals to improve their team. The Atlanta Hawks seem to be one of those teams, as they’re currently on a seven-game losing streak and lost one of their best players for the remainder of the season. A name that has recently […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr may have lost his childhood home in the Palisades Fire, but the nine-time NBA champion found a way to cope with that loss, by taking care of the alma mater that took care of him, Palisades High School. Kerr and the Warriors will be visiting Crypto.com Arena to […]

Golden State Warriors center Kevon Looney’s season-best performance against the Oklahoma City Thunder cost him a broken nose injury. However, the injury does not appear likely to cost him any time. In his heroic 18-point performance against the Thunder, Looney suffered a nasal fracture. However, he will simply apply a face mask and play through the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers earned a 134-96 victory against the Washington Wizards on Thursday. LA will battle a much more challenging opponent on Saturday, however, as the Lakers prepare to play the New York Knicks on the road. JJ Redick provided two important injury updates ahead of the Knicks game, via Dave McMenamin of ESPN. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will continue their homestand on Friday night against the Denver Nuggets. Nikola Jokic and company are eager to snap a three-game losing streak while the Sixers will look to increase their winning streak to five. Unfortunately, they will continue to be shorthanded. Joel Embiid will not play tonight. Joel Embiid ruled out […]

As Jimmy Butler and De’Aaron Fox headline the two biggest players who are available ahead of the trade deadline, there’s a good chance that they will not be traded for each other, according to The Athletic’s Sam Amick. “As the Kings front office continues to canvass the league for solutions to their uncertain future, with […]

The new NBA 2K25 Player Ratings Update has dropped just before February, with players on all 30 teams receiving an adjustment. Many players, like LeBron James, Damian Lillard, and Anthony Edwards saw a nice boost to their OVR. However, other stars, like Jayson Tatum and Trae Young saw dips in their player ratings. We’ll go […]

Six years into his NBA career, Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro can finally call himself an All-Star. The 25-year-old officially received the nomination on Thursday once Ernie Johnson announced him as an Eastern Conference reserve. Herro took in the moment from his Miami home, where he watched the 2025 All-Star reserve announcements on Inside the […]

The restoration of the Detroit Pistons has taken another significant step forward. For the first time since Blake Griffin in 2018-19, the Pistons will have a player, Cade Cunningham, representing them in the 2025 NBA All-Star Game. After about three seasons of flashing potential, the 6-foot-7 point guard has reached a pivotal step in his […]

Following a turbulent season filled with highs and lows, the Milwaukee Bucks front office must decide whether to stay the course with their current roster or make a bold move to capitalize on their championship window. With the Eastern Conference as competitive as ever, standing still isn’t a viable option. Their ideal scenario? Acquiring Jerami […]

Coming off their 2023 championship triumph, the Denver Nuggets entered this season with lofty ambitions. However, the Western Conference is proving as competitive as ever and some roster weaknesses are now more apparent. Right now, Denver has a crucial opportunity to make a significant move at the deadline to strengthen its championship pursuit. The ideal […]

Forever linked to legends Tim Duncan and David Robinson, Victor Wembanyama further etched himself into their notable circle. With his first NBA All-Star Game nod, Wemby is the first Spurs player to be selected in one of his first two seasons since Duncan in 1997-98. He also becomes the youngest All-Star in San Antonio franchise […]

The NBA always has more stars than All-Star spots, and that was evident once again when the league unveiled the full rosters for the 2025 All-Star Game on Thursday. While several first-time All-Stars were named, some veteran players were left out. One notable omission is Atlanta Hawks guard and three-time All-Star Trae Young, who has […]

The Utah Jazz defense had no answer for Anthony Edwards and the surging Minnesota Timberwolves, who extended their winning streak to five games. On the same day he earned his third consecutive All-Star selection, Edwards delivered a performance worthy of the honor, leading Minnesota (26-21) to a dominant 138-113 win over the Jazz (10-36) Edwards […]

Former Gonzaga Bulldogs star Rui Hachimura entered the NBA with plenty of eyes on him, a common theme for Consensus All-Americans and top-10 draft picks. He has carried a drastically different role in The Association, however, underwhelming with the Washington Wizards before becoming an offensively efficient starter for the Los Angeles Lakers (27-19). Hachimura returned […]

The Memphis Grizzlies (32-16) gutted out a tremendous victory versus the visiting Houston Rockets on Thursday, 120-119, sparing the NBA a ton of unwanted publicity. Before the Grizz officially gained a game on the second-place squad in the West, hoops fans witnessed an epic officiating gaffe. After Rockets point guard Fred VanVleet misfired on a […]

On Thursday night, the reserves for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game rosters were announced. With there being only 12 roster spots for each conference, someone deserving of a spot on the roster was bound to be snubbed. And one such player that drew the short end of the stick was Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young, […]

Alperen Sengun has had a strong season for the Houston Rockets as one of the best young stars in the Western Conference, which earned him the first NBA All-Star selection of his career. The NBA revealed the reserves for the Eastern and Western Conference rosters on Thursday. For the West, Sengun, Victor Wembanyama, Anthony Davis, […]

The Memphis Grizzlies hosted the Houston Rockets on Thursday night. The game could have featured an intriguing matchup between Grizzlies guard Ja Morant and Rockets guard Jalen Green. Shaquille O’Neal was among those excited for the potential matchup before Ernie Johnson burst his bubble. “I’m looking forward to the Ja Morant-Jalen Green matchup.” – Shaq, […]

As any NBA team reaches past the 40-game mark in the season, the toll of fatigue becomes evident. For the Cleveland Cavaliers, facing the Atlanta Hawks at home came with its own set of challenges. This matchup was particularly tough as it followed a grueling back-to-back. Just before, the Cavs had battled the Miami Heat […]

Following an uneven few months, the Minnesota Timberwolves (27-21) might be finding their footing in the Western Conference. They matched a season-best four-game winning streak with Wednesday’s road victory versus the Phoenix Suns and surpassed it in Thursday’s 138-113 win against the Utah Jazz (10-36). Though, as has been the case throughout the 2024-25 campaign, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers continued their Grammy road trip on Thursday with a 134-96 win against the Washington Wizards. The Lakers never looked back after the first couple of minutes of the first quarter, dominating the Wizards early behind an inspired effort by LeBron James. Following the game, Lakers head coach JJ Redick praised James […]

The Los Angeles Lakers picked up a 134-96 road win over the Washington Wizards on Thursday night. With things securely under control for the Lakers at the end of the contest, Bronny James got into the game. The son of future Hall-of-Famer LeBron James had the opportunity to dribble out the clock. When doing so, he […]

Imagining Sacramento Kings star guard De’Aaron Fox in a San Antonio Spurs jersey is intriguing. Teaming him up with rising star Victor Wembanyama could fast-track Wembanyama’s development on both ends of the court while elevating the Spurs’ championship potential. Several NBA executives are keeping an eye on Spurs forward Keldon Johnson as a potential trade […]

The NBA trade rumor mill is heating up, the Sacramento Kings are officially open to discussing trade possibilities for their star point guard, De’Aaron Fox. Unsurprisingly, one of the teams most frequently linked to Fox is the Houston Rockets. Sitting at an impressive 32-14 record, Houston is enjoying one of its best seasons in years. […]

The Detroit Pistons have plenty of cap space to utilize to their advantage, rumored to be making themselves available for trade offers in the NBA. HoopsHype reported on trade rumors going on for several teams, noting the Pistons are looking for draft compensation on top of taking salaries from teams looking to avoid the luxury […]

The New Orleans Pelicans’ level of play has taken a step up since star forward Zion Williamson returned from injury. Williamson has scored more than 20 points in all but one game since he has returned and led the team in scoring with 29 points in their 137-136 loss against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday […]

The San Antonio Spurs can expedite their rebuild by acquiring De’Aaron Fox. As an unrestricted free agent in 2026, the former All-NBA guard has significant leverage in finding his landing spot. Fox’s preferred destination is San Antonio, where he can team with Victor Wembanyama, via ESPN’s Shams Charania. While franchises like the Houston Rockets and […]