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All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and the Oklahoma City Thunder are among the best defensive teams in the NBA this season and one of the most efficient offenses. Gilgeous-Alexander credited Lu Dort and Cason Wallace for their suffocating defense, especially lately. However, the Thunder are the only team with fewer turnovers (265) than steals (292), […]

Jordan Clarkson has an incredible car collection. Clarkson is considered to be a walking bucket. He currently stars for the Utah Jazz in the NBA. In his seasoned basketball career, Clarkson is an All-Rookie First Team player and was crowned the NBA Sixth Man of the Year in 2021. Considered to be a spark plug […]

The Miami Heat have agreed to trade backup center Thomas Bryant to the Indiana Pacers in exchange for a swap of a future second-round pick, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Bryant, 27, signed a one-year minimum contract with the Heat this past offseason after originally joining the team for the 2023-24 season. As a […]

In their 118-104 NBA Cup quarter-final victory against the Dallas Mavericks, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder sent a message to the rest of the NBA, according to ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins. Perhaps that’s the reason for Gilgeous-Alexander’s playoff-feel remark after eliminating the Mavericks on Tuesday. SGA’s impressive 39-point performance on 15-of-23 shooting, including five […]

The NBA trade season is officially underway, with rumors swirling around several big names, including Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma. The 29-year-old has reportedly garnered significant interest across the league as players become trade-eligible starting December 15. According to NBA insider Brett Siegel, Kuzma has a strong market, with teams such as the Golden State […]

The release of NBA 2K25 was just a few months ago. NBA 2K is a great way for any basketball fan to unwind without the need of playing in a basketball court. Moreover, this allows them to virtually play their idols or even against them. While the NBA 2K team is often great at making […]

Dyson Daniels has many reasons to be thankful to be a member of the Atlanta Hawks. While the situation in Atlanta is clearly more favorable for him than it was with the New Orleans Pelicans, Daniels also believes he escaped the grasp of a “curse” existing within the organization. “That organization’s cursed,” Daniels said, via […]

The Sacramento Kings are currently 13-13 and 12th in the Western Conference, and they’re looking to make improvements to their team with a trade. There are a few players that have been on their radar, and they have the assets to make the necessary moves to get a deal done,” according to Brett Siegel of […]

Losing teams such as the New Orleans Pelicans (5-21) are often sellers at the NBA trade deadline. Not all teams in the cellar become sellers, though. The Pelicans are instead looking to add talent, via ClutchPoins’ Brett Siegel. “Despite being 5-21 this season, the Pelicans are not expected to be major sellers at the trade deadline. […]

The Brooklyn Nets lost their most recent two-way signing to a season-ending injury. Cui Yongxi will mist the rest of 2024-25 due to a torn ACL. He suffered the injury while playing for the Long Island Nets, Brooklyn’s G League affiliate, during Wednesday’s 120-100 loss to the Maine Celtics. Cui signed a two-way contract with […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have staged an impressive turnaround this season, recovering from a 2-8 start to climb to a 13-11 record. Their resurgence has earned them a spot in the NBA Cup semifinals, where they will face the Atlanta Hawks (14-12) in Las Vegas on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. ET. This marks the second season […]

The Houston Rockets defeated head coach Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-116 in their last meeting on Dec. 1. Fred VanVleet’s whopping 38 points is the most they’ve given up by an opposing player as Daigneault reflected on the Thunder’s fifth loss of the 2024-25 campaign. And Oklahoma City hasn’t lost a game […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks were defeated 118-104 by the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday. PJ Washington did not play due to an illness, and the Mavs struggled without him. Mavs head coach Jason Kidd told reporters that Washington returned to practice on Friday, an encouraging sign for his potential availability on Sunday against the […]

With players being able to get traded soon, the Chicago Bulls have emerged as a team that could be sellers this season. After trading Alex Caruso and DeMar DeRozan during the offseason, they’ve shown a commitment to go and start rebuilding their team, and there are two players that they’re looking to move, according to […]

After a rocky start to the new NBA season, the Memphis Grizzlies have gone 9-1 over their last 10 games and are once again firmly in control of the Southwest Division alongside the Houston Rockets. Star Ja Morant has been electric this season and he’s been promoting his Nike brand off the court with his […]

The Golden State Warriors (14-10) continue to play themselves closer into a state of uneasiness. They are presently in fifth place in the Western Conference, but a late collapse versus the Houston Rockets in the NBA Cup quarterfinals magnifies the issues facing the franchise. Another offensive weapon is needed to share in the burden. He […]

DALLAS — Klay Thompson has endured a fairly inconsistent first season with the Dallas Mavericks. Mavs head coach Jason Kidd still believes that Thompson is the “perfect fit” for what Dallas needs, though. Jason Kidd on Klay Thompson: “His fit is perfect for what we need.”#MFFL pic.twitter.com/G92nIsYo2t — Joey Mistretta (@JoeyMistretta_) December 13, 2024 “His […]

The Charlotte Hornets (7-17) are set to conclude their two-game road trip against the Chicago Bulls (10-15) on Friday night, with tip-off scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET. Forward Miles Bridges, listed as questionable with a right knee bone bruise, remains a key focus in the team’s latest injury report. Bridges has been sidelined since November […]

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving has grown into one of the most unique talents on the NBA floor for his clutch scoring and arguably sporting the best handles the game has ever seen. The expectations have been sky-high ever since Irving was selected first overall in the 2011 NBA Draft, so his latest signature sneaker, […]

MIAMI – Looking at the Miami Heat’s win over the Toronto Raptors on Thursday night, 114-104, one of the main highlights was the re-emergence of young star Nikola Jovic. While the center of the attention for the Heat has been trade rumors, the team would get their fourth straight win, helped by Jovic’s performance coming […]

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama flashed his one-of-a-kind skillset on the international stage this summer. After winning a silver medal at the Paris Olympics, he has made it his goal to play for the French national team “every summer.” “I don’t know the exact dates, but there’s always time to make it work with […]

The Chicago Bulls (10-15) host the Charlotte Hornets (7-17) Friday night in what should be at least a two-possession win on paper. However, Chicago’s injuries open the door for an upset loss. While Zach Lavine (back) is probable, Nikola Vucevic (illness), Josh Giddey (back), and Patrick Williams (foot) are all questionable, via the NBA injury […]

Jimmy Butler seems to want a trade out of Miami, and he has several teams on his list where he’d want to go. The Golden State Warriors was one of those teams on his list, and it seems like the two parties have a mutual interest in each other, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. […]

We’ve got the Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Cup Semi-Final Results according to NBA 2K25 to see who the game thinks will advance to the Final. The two teams will compete to advance in the NBA’s second annual in-season tournament. The Rockets defeated the Warriors, while the Thunder defeated the Mavericks. But only […]

Snoop Dogg, a lifelong Los Angeles Lakers fan, voiced his frustrations over the team’s current state during an appearance on ESPN’s First Take on Friday. The rapper and entertainer called for significant roster adjustments, echoing the sentiments of many Lakers fans. “I think we need to make some changes,” Snoop Dogg said. “We brought back […]

Nicknames are a great way to call someone or reference them easier. As a result, it isn’t surprising that NBA stars would carve out nicknames from commentators or NBA fans. Over the years, there have been numerous nicknames to describe some of our favorite NBA players, whether it’s from their initials or how they play […]

We’ve got the Atlanta Hawks vs. Milwaukee Bucks NBA Cup Semi-Final Results according to NBA 2K25 to see who the game thinks will advance to the Final. The two teams will compete to advance in the NBA’s second annual in-season tournament. The Bucks defeated the Magic, while the Hawks took care of the Knicks. But […]

Nike is continuing to fill their release calendar for the upcoming 2025 year as they bring back even more colorways and silhouettes from Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s storied signature line. Recently added to next year’s lineup, we’ll see a classic silhouette return in a colorway that was favored by Bryant when choosing his […]

Denver Nuggets superstar center Nikola Jokic has been one of, if not, the most dominant player in the NBA. Despite his dominance, he doesn’t have a flashy game, much like former Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce. On the KG Certified Podcast, Pierce and former teammate Kevin Garnett joked about how Jokic’s lack of athleticism means […]

The NBA Cup semifinals are set for the Easter Conference, as the Atlanta Hawks will be taking on the Milwaukee Bucks for a chance to play for the in-season championship. The Hawks are probably the most surprising team to get this far, but the way they’ve been playing the past three weeks, it shouldn’t be […]

With Team USA winning gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics, the program is now headed for a new era. With stars like LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant possibly playing their last Team USA game together, it’s time to take a look on which players should fill the void by answering the call of […]

The Portland Trail Blazers (8-16) could be with their rookie center Donovan Clingan against the San Antonio Spurs (12-12) after suffering an MCL injury. Luckily for the Blazers, Clingan took a big step in his return from injury. He was recently cleared for on-court workouts and is considered day-to-day. Although Portland is a young team, […]

The Miami Heat are contemplating their future ahead of this year’s trade deadline. After failing to reach an extension with Jimmy Butler this summer, the team is listening to trade offers for the star forward. Butler is in the final year of his contract with a player option for next season, allowing him to become […]

The Boston Celtics are once again dominating the regular season, and it’s always been a complete group effort from them. There’s been one player who has turned heads this season, and it’s Payton Pritchard, who is making a case for being the Sixth Man of the Year this season. In the Celtics’ last game against […]

The Phoenix Suns (12-11) will conclude their four-game road trip on Friday night with a matchup against the Utah Jazz (5-18). Kevin Durant, who was previously listed as probable, is now confirmed to play, according to Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic. Durant returns after missing three consecutive games due to a left ankle sprain. […]

NBA MVPs are some of the greatest basketball players in the world. As a result, it isn’t surprising that they’re also capable of thriving on the international stage. Here is a look at 21 NBA MVPS who are also Olympic medalists. Check out the gallery below. Kevin Durant MVP: 2014 Olympic Medal: Gold (2012, 2016, […]

December is always an exciting month in the NBA. Aside from new attention being cast on the Emirates NBA Cup, as well as the Christmas Day games being headline matchups, this is the time when the NBA trade market begins to heat up. Coincidentally enough, it’s the Miami Heat that has the full attention of […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo has had a few memorable post-game press conference moments, including his viral speech on “failure” in 2023. But another, one that involved the Milwaukee Bucks superstar and ESPN’s Malika Andrews, caught fans’ attention years before any discussion on failure arose. In 2019, following the Bucks’ Eastern Conference Finals Game 6 loss to the […]

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen continues to deal with a lingering back injury, according to the NBA’s official injury report before Friday’s game vs the Phoenix Suns. Unfortunately, he’s dealt with a plethora of injuries already this season. Notably, Markkanen suffered a knee injury after colliding with San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama. Although he’s played […]