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You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout, we’re telling you why: Luka Doncic is coming to town. The Los Angeles Lakers received an advanced holiday gift from Doncic during practice on Tuesday, and the only appropriate reaction we have is envy. Yes, it’s not a great trait to have this […]

The San Antonio Spurs are coming. They are playing with so much swagger and so much confidence that there is no telling at this point just how far they can go this season. For now, the most pressing matter in front of them is winning the NBA Cup, as they are competing against the New […]

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama is a man of the people. The Spurs faced the New York Knicks on Tuesday for the NBA Cup title at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. While they were nearly 930 miles away from San Antonio, Wembanyama, who arrived in all-black attire, still made sure to bring in extra support. […]

Julius Randle relishes the opportunity to star alongside Anthony Edwards on the Minnesota Timberwolves (17-9), a franchise that has been a perfect fit for the former All-NBA Second-Team selection. He is not just devoted to the Wolves, however. Randle, who expressed his support for new Minnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes on social media last week, […]

Victor Wembanyama created an incredible highlight against Mitchell Robinson during the San Antonio Spurs’ NBA Cup Championship Game against the New York Knicks on Tuesday night. Wembanyama is going through the third season of his career. Following a hot start to the campaign, he made his grand return to the court on Dec. 13 following […]

The final of the NBA Cup is upon us, and both the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs have gone through bloodbaths just to get to this point. The Knicks, in particular, have been one of the most consistent teams throughout the life span of the NBA Cup, making it to the knockout stage […]

The Milwaukee Bucks know that they’re up against a timer in the race to convince Giannis Antetokounmpo to commit his long-term future to the Cream City. Antetokounmpo has long seemed like the kind of player who would choose to stick it out with one team for his entire career through all the ups and downs, […]

The Entertainment Capital of the World is a fitting place to host the NBA Cup championship, as Commissioner Adam Silver keeps striving for ways to grow the league’s audience. Though, just because Las Vegas is an exciting city, does not mean it is the only viable venue for this midseason spectacle. Silver, always looking ahead, […]

The Miami Heat are eager to get back on track amid their five-game losing streak. Their latest defeat came at the hands of the Toronto Raptors, 106-96, at home on Monday. But aside from improving their campaign, the Heat also have to deal with the issue regarding Terry Rozier. He is at the center of […]

The Denver Nuggets received encouraging news about forward Peyton Watson’s injury status following their 128-125 overtime win over the Houston Rockets. Watson exited the game just five minutes into the first quarter due to what was classified as a ‘lower trunk’ injury. Despite Watson missing the remainder of the game, Nuggets head coach David Adelman […]

There will be a lot on the line when the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks face off for the NBA Cup trophy on Tuesday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. It will be the first time they have battled for a crown since they met in the NBA Finals in 1999, which […]

Rumors about the Los Angeles Clippers’ decision to sever ties from Chris Paul this season continue to swirl. One of them surfaced regarding their perception of Paul’s leadership during a party. The Clippers stunned the NBA world by sending Paul home in early-December. The veteran guard saw his time with the team where he first […]

Injuries have certainly taken their toll on the Chicago Bulls. One player battling recurring injuries is Ayo Dosunmu.  On Tuesday, Dosunmu said he sprained two thumbs and that there is a bruise on the bone of his right thumb, per K.C. Johnson of The Chicago Sports Network. He had to tape up both thumbs, with […]

The 2026 NBA Draft is several months away, but there are already a few players who have seemingly separated themselves from the rest of the pack. Kansas’ Darryn Peterson, BYU’s AJ Dybantsa and Duke Cameron Boozer have all made cases to be the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft, with Peterson still emerging as […]

The San Antonio Spurs have made a final decision regarding Victor Wembanyama ahead of the NBA Cup Championship Game against the New York Knicks in Las Vegas on Tuesday night. Wembanyama made his grand return to the court on Dec. 13 following a month-long absence due to a calf strain injury. He came off the […]

The 2025-26 NBA season has been a disastrous one for the Los Angeles Clippers, who currently sit at 6-20 following a recent home loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. Two weeks ago, the Clippers made headlines when they dismissed point guard Chris Paul from the team unexpectedly during the middle of their road trip. Now, more […]

When it comes to the 1990s Chicago Bulls, Horace Grant is without question one of the most beloved players ever. Recently, Grant was honored by the Bulls in their Ring of Honor ceremony in November. Altogether, he was the gritting defender and rebounder who was as coachable as they came. Thus, playing a significant role […]

In the weeks since the Los Angeles Clippers made the shocking decision to part ways with Chris Paul in-season, more information has come to light regarding the behind the scenes incidents that made the relationship sour, going all the way back to training camp where head coach Tyronn Lue first reportedly erred. When the Clippers […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ most crippling characteristic of the season has been their inconsistencies. Whether it’s effort-related, focus-related, or conditioning-related, the Cavs have a less-than-stellar 15-12 record in mid-December. On the other hand, Cleveland has plenty of time to figure things out, and advanced statistics suggest that the team has both a top-10 offense and defense […]

As the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors continue to blow, one of the teams mentioned as being a potential top suitor interested in getting a deal done with the Milwaukee Bucks, is the Miami Heat. In terms of potential return packages for the Bucks, the Heat make sense in that they have a bevy of assets […]

In a league conditioned to spotlight stars, Tuomas Iisalo has been careful to redirect attention toward the connective tissue holding the Memphis Grizzlies together. After a victory over the LA Clippers, the first-year NBA head coach did so once again, framing backup point guard Cam Spencer as a Stephen Curry-like “engine” not in volume or […]

In the weeks and months leading up to the NBA trade deadline, one of the biggest questions is what are the Milwaukee Bucks going to do with Giannis Antetokounmpo. Amid a report that the Bucks and Antetokounmpo had begun dialogue regarding the superstar’s potential future with the franchise, the team reportedly is set to go […]

The Golden State Warriors have been on the struggle bus of late, dropping both games since Stephen Curry’s injury return despite the star putting up epic stat lines in both contests. Frustrations are beginning to boil over for a Warriors team that has won just two playoff series since its 2022 championship run, with the […]

Cleveland Cavaliers big man Jarrett Allen finally had the opportunity to open up on his separate finger injuries after Tuesday’s practice in preparation for the Chicago Bulls. He returned this past Sunday in his first game since November 28, notching nine points, three rebounds, and one assist in 23 minutes of action in the Cavs’ […]

As we get closer to the New Year, the NBA trade deadline is getting magnified with teams desperate to make moves. One of the teams rumored to be a buyer is the Toronto Raptors. The Raptors have a 16-11 record and are likely to be in the market for a trade, potentially aiming to return […]

Speculation linking the Atlanta Hawks to a potential trade for Dallas Mavericks star forward Anthony Davis appears to be losing momentum, as league insiders have expressed skepticism about Atlanta’s ability to assemble a competitive offer. Jake Fischer of The Stein Line reported Tuesday that while the Hawks have been mentioned among teams monitoring Davis, there […]

The Detroit Pistons have easily been the biggest surprise of the season thus far, currently perched atop the Eastern Conference with a commanding 21-5 record thus far. And much of the credit goes to Cade Cunningham, who is chasing his second All-Star appearance this campaign. Cunningham has been one of the best point guards in […]

Tuomas Iisalo had barely finished addressing a locker room caught between celebration and concern before stepping to the podium and offering a revealing snapshot of how the Memphis Grizzlies are wired. The win over the LA Clippers was secure, but the mood was complicated. Ja Morant had exited with another ankle injury just days after […]

As the Orlando Magic prepare to begin a four-game road trip, guard Jalen Suggs struck a composed and resolute tone while addressing his latest injury setback. Suggs spoke Tuesday in a video snippet shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, by Orlando Sentinel reporter Jason Beede, offering reassurance following medical evaluation earlier in the week. […]

Michael Porter Jr. is turning heads across the NBA following his trade to the Brooklyn Nets. Cast off by the Denver Nuggets as a salary dump this summer, the 27-year-old is playing the best basketball of his career as the Nets’ No. 1 option. Porter Jr. has averaged 25.6 points on .497/.399/.813 shooting splits over […]

For most teams, the sight of a superstar like Ja Morant limping off the floor in the fourth quarter would trigger a crisis. For Jaren Jackson Jr.’s new-look Memphis Grizzlies, it was merely the latest chapter in a season-long manual on adaptation Tuomas Iisalo has been forced to write from scratch. Morant left in the […]

Nikola Jokic and Alperen Sengun delivered a historic performance Wednesday night, becoming the first pair of centers to record triple-doubles in the same game during the Denver Nuggets’ 128-125 overtime victory over the Houston Rockets. According to OptaSTATS, the milestone marked a first in NBA history, underscoring the evolving versatility of the center position. Jokic’s […]

Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic set the record straight regarding comparisons to Houston Rockets All-Star Alperen Sengun after a 128-125 overtime win on Monday. Jokic’s 39 points led the Nuggets to victory. He also finished with 15 rebounds, 10 assists, two steals, and two blocks as Nikola recorded another triple-double. Sengun led the Rockets with […]

The Denver Nuggets closed out their game against the Houston Rockets 128-125, riding on a monster 42-point performance from Nikola Jokic. It came after a failed three-point attempt from Alperen Sengun, who finished with a 33-point triple-double and was guarded by Bruce Brown on the final possession. Brown revealed his antics after the game, claiming […]

Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka did not waste any time going directly after the officials following a 128-125 overtime loss to the Denver Nuggets on Monday. During his postgame press conference, Udoka, whose team overcame a halftime deficit and had a late lead in regulation, did not hold back in his criticism of the […]

The Detroit Pistons continue to shake up history as the top team in the Eastern Conference. Their Monday night matchup against the Boston Celtics concluded with a 112-105 victory. Not only did the Pistons earn their 21st win, but they also secured their first victory in Boston since February 2022. Detroit also got some revenge […]

On Monday night, the Houston Rockets fell to 16-7 with a tough road loss to the Denver Nuggets. A questionable last-second shot attempt aside, Alperen Sengun was mostly excellent in this one, scoring 33 points to go along with ten rebounds and ten assists in the loss. After the game, the Rockets put the attention […]

On Monday evening, the Denver Nuggets finally ended their surprising four-game home losing streak with a narrow victory over the Houston Rockets. This win didn’t come without controversy, as the Nuggets benefited from several questionable calls down the stretch, including a foul before a late inbounds pass that gave Denver a free throw, sending the […]

On Monday evening, the Los Angeles Clippers continued their losing ways with a 121-103 home loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. While injuries have been an excuse for the Clippers at times this year, both Kawhi Leonard and James Harden played in this game, and the team still got blown out, dropping their record to 6-20 […]