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Monday night’s regular-season return came in winning fashion for the Detroit Pistons, who defeated the Miami Heat 125-124. Pistons’ point guard Cade Cunningham was the catalyst of the Detroit victory after recording another historic triple-double for the franchise. Cunningham became the first player in Pistons’ history to record a stat line of 20 points, a […]

The death of Janis Timma has left the basketball world in shock. Among the many who have reacted to the tragic news of Timma’s passing is Boston Celtics star big man Kristaps Porzingis, who, like Timma, is Latvian. “Oh no, please tell me that’s not true,” Porzingis wrote in Latvian on X (formerly Twitter). In […]

A tragedy beset the basketball world on Monday night when news came out that former Orlando Magic forward Janis Timma was found dead at the entrance of a residential property in Moscow. Only 32 years of age, Timma’s death has been preliminarily ruled as a suicide by the authorities. Timma once went viral on social […]

The Charlotte Hornets fell to the Philadelphia 76ers 121-108 but suffered another potential loss as well. Brandon Miller left the game with what appeared to be an ankle sprain. He tweaked it one time earlier in the game, tied his shoes up, and reentered, but he rolled it again, unfortunately. Miller exited the game in […]

A pair of high-scoring performances from Tyrese Maxey and Paul George powered the Philadelphia 76ers’ latest win.  The former scored a game-high 40 points while the latter tallied a season-best 33 points in a 121-108 win over the Charlotte Hornets. The 76ers facing an abundance of injuries has been one of the only constants of […]

It was a sad Monday night for the Phoenix Suns franchise when they announced that the legendary Dick Van Arsdale, who earned the nickname “Original Sun” after he was the first player selected by the team in the 1968 expansion draft, passed away at the age of 81. Van Arsdale’s family relayed the news to […]

Karl-Anthony Towns may now be comfortable in his new New York Knicks digs, but the trade that sent him to the Big Apple this past offseason was one that sent shockwaves to him and his camp. After all, he has been the face of the Minnesota Timberwolves franchise for nearly a decade, and it looked […]

The Chicago Bulls have started the 2024-25 season like most expected. The team has some talented pieces, but they were never expected to be anything special. Chicago is in the midst of a rebuild that is taking longer than fans were hoping, but another poor season could help in the long run if it means […]

Ivica Zubac was ticketed by many to have a huge 2024-25 season, stepping into a bigger scoring role for the Los Angeles Clippers in the aftermath of Paul George’s departure as well as Kawhi Leonard’s continued injury problems. And Zubac has indeed been putting up the best season of his professional career, and his solid […]

The Brooklyn Nets have a gaping hole at point guard after trading Dennis Schroder. However, the rebuilding squad quietly brought in another young guard who could see minutes during the latter half of the season. Brooklyn acquired two-way rookie Reece Beekman from the Golden State Warriors as part of the Schroder deal. The 6-foot-3 floor […]

The New York Knicks are obviously not as good at rebounding the basketball as they were a season ago. Despite holding the third-best record in the Eastern Conference, the Knicks rank poorly in terms of rebounds. They are just 25th in rebounds per game (42.4). What’s more, they are an abysmal 27th in offensive rebounds […]

While no one expected the Toronto Raptors to be competitive during the 2024-25 season, they have at least been one of the most exciting teams to watch in the NBA. However, injuries have been troubling the Raptors all season long, with Immanuel Quickley still on the mend and Scottie Barnes, shortly after returning from an […]

LOS ANGELES – To say the NBA game has changed from 10-20 years ago is an understatement. The game has become more three-point oriented with teams like the Boston Celtics having historic three-point shooting games. If you look on social media though, fans have been debating whether or not the change is good for the […]

With Joel Embiid out for at least another week after sustaining a sinus fracture during the Philadelphia 76ers’ 121-107 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Friday night, the onus to lead the team will fall on the shoulders of Tyrese Maxey and Paul George once again. And George, for his part, had the best game […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Josh Giddey is done for the rest of Monday night’s road game against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena. The 22-year-old playmaker appeared to suffer an ankle injury in the second half of the Raptors game, as reported by K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Sports Network. “Josh Giddey, who is one […]

Following the latest unfortunate injury news regarding Joel Embiid and Jared McCain, the Philadelphia 76ers (8-16) played the Charlotte Hornets (7-19). The Sixers played with their food long enough for the Hornets to chop off most of a 21-point lead. However, they managed to hang on for the victory, 121-108. LaMelo Ball returned from a […]

There’s no question that the influence of Rapper Travis Scott has had a massive effect on the sneaker landscape as sneakerheads continue to wait in droves for his continuous collaborations with Air Jordan and Nike. Scott’s most popular creation has been his iteration of the Air Jordan 1, to which we’ll see an all-new colorway […]

When he initially broke out onto the WWE main roster scene and especially after the desolation of The Shield, few fans thought Roman Reigns was going to become the promotion’s next great star. Sure, someone was going to have to take up the mantle for John Cena, especially as he became more and more involved […]

With recent announcements for the upcoming year of 2025, the minds over at Nike will continue to reviatlize the Kobe Bryant and Black Mamba lines with their consistent sneaker releases. An oftentimes forgotten silhouette, the Nike Kobe 3 has yet to see an updated protro release since their original debut in 2007. Come 2025, we’ll […]

In an era of score-first point guards, Phoenix Suns point guard Tyus Jones still fits the mold of a traditional point guard. He’s a consistent playmaker and someone who caught the eye of Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups. Before Monday’s game, Billups gave a strong endorsement to the Suns starting point guard. “I’ve […]

It’s been nearly four years since the Brooklyn Nets fired Kenny Atkinson. He now has his eyes on a championship while leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to an NBA-best 22-4 record. Atkinson will return to Barclays Center as a head coach on Monday for the first time since his Nets tenure. Ahead of the matchup, he […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo is already promised a spot in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, will likely be considered one of the 30 greatest players in NBA history and is swimming in cash. The only question surrounding the one-of-a-kind Milwaukee Bucks superstar is how big his imprint on the sport will wind up being when […]

All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder will face the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA Cup final on Tuesday. After beating the Houston Rockets 111-96, Jalen Williams talked about Gilgeous-Alexander’s leadership as a big reason why the Thunder have stayed atop the Western Conference (20-5) throughout the 2024-25 campaign. However, that same approach doesn’t […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich suffered a stroke in early November and has been out of commission since with assistant Mitch Johnson serving as the acting HC. For the first time since the incident, Popovich spoke out on Monday, releasing this statement. Via Shams Charania: Statement from Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, who suffered […]

Zion Williamson is still sidelined for the New Orleans Pelicans as he’s suffering from a hamstring injury. Injuries have the story of Williamson’s career, and now rumors have started to float around on what his trade value could look like if the Pelicans decided to move on from him, according to ESPN’s Bobby Marks. “As […]

After Jalen Williams, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and the Oklahoma City Thunder eliminated the Houston Rockets in a 111-96 win in the NBA Cup semifinal, the team’s two leading scorers remained reflective after the game. All-Star Gilgeous-Alexander delivered a “best in the world” take, and Williams talked about his experience sharing the floor with 2024’s runner-up for […]

The NBA continues with the NBA Cup Final on Tuesday and we take a look at the championship matchup between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Oklahoma City Thunder. It’s time to continue our NBA Cup Final odds series with a Bucks-Thunder prediction and pick. The NBA Cup Finals tomorrow pits the Milwaukee Bucks (14-11) against […]

Just recently, the Philippine Basketball Association became the first 5×5 professional basketball league to implement a four-point line, which goes 27 feet from the basket. Other organizations that promoted the rule include The Big3 Basketball league and the Harlem Globetrotters. While the four point line has yet to make it to the NBA, Washington Wizards […]

The Chicago Bulls (11-15) are being plagued by a worryingly similar problem during the 2024-25 NBA season, as they retain their residency in No Man’s Land. Though, upon entering the United Center, it is obvious that one major feature of the organization has been refurbished. And it goes by the name of Zach LaVine. The […]

Milwaukee Bucks fans have to be relieved after hearing Damian Lillard’s status for Tuesday’s NBA Cup championship game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. After sitting out of the Bucks practice on Monday with a calf injury, Lillard spoke to the media and confirmed his status for the game. “It was just some discomfort… I have […]

The Nike Air Foamposite is shaping up to have a hallmark year in 2025 as Nike continues to push new boundaries and revisit previous classics of the notorious sneakers. One of the most iconic colorways has been rumored to return in 2025 and while we always associate the sneakers with Orlando Magic legend Penny Hardaway, […]

After former Los Angeles Lakers guard Nick Young told his Kobe Bryant story from his time with the team, former coach Phil Handy unveiled his during a recent episode of Podcast P presented by Wave Sports + Entertainment. After Bryant and the Lakers lost in the second round in back-to-back years in 2012, the franchise […]

After Jalen Williams and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Houston Rockets 111-96 in the NBA Cup semifinals, eliminating the Rockets, Williams opened up about facing the Milwaukee Bucks in the final. In the association’s second mid-season tournament, head coach Mark Daigneault expects to see both teams’ fastballs in Tuesday’s matchup. During his media availability postgame, […]

LAS VEGAS — The stage is set for what will be a very intriguing NBA Cup championship game between two heavyweights in the Eastern and Western Conferences. After entering the season as the favorites to represent the West in the NBA Finals, the Oklahoma City Thunder can really cement their status as the best team in […]

After beating his former team, the Golden State Warriors, 143-133, Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson took a short victory lap around center court at the Chase Center. After draining a team-high seven threes in Sunday’s win, Thompson hinted at the NBA implementing a four-point line. In a game where both teams combined for 49 threes, […]

The Charlotte Hornets will host the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night at Spectrum Center. LaMelo Ball is on the team’s injury report and is listed as questionable due to a left calf strain. Here’s everything we know about Ball’s injury and playing status against the 76ers. *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (Get Access | […]

The Philadelphia 76ers provided an update on Joel Embiid after he suffered a face injury in their matchup against the Indiana Pacers. “Philadelphia 76ers say Joel Embiid (right sinus fracture) will remain out and be re-evaluated in approximately one week,” NBA insider Chris Haynes wrote on X, formerly Twitter. The hits continue to come for […]

Anthony Edwards helped Team USA win the gold medal, cementing his place as the future face of the NBA. However, the Minnesota Timberwolves star found himself in the middle of controversy after proclaiming that Michael Jordan was the only player with skill during his era. Since then, Edwards has triggered a polarizing response, including rubbing […]

Duke basketball freshman Cooper Flagg is the type of can’t-miss prospect that could have been safely penciled in as the No. 1 NBA Draft pick in his class before he ever touched a college court. That’s even with Rutgers guard Dylan Harper filling the stat sheet every night in New Brunswick. A third of the […]