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As the Miami Heat still deal with trade talks involving Jimmy Butler, they also had to succumb to losing on the Milwaukee Bucks’ home floor disappointingly, 125-96. The Heat lost to a Bucks team that arrived via plane on that same day hours before tip-off as they were coming from New Orleans which has been […]

If the Golden State Warriors are going to right the ship anytime soon, it will have to be without Jonathan Kuminga. The fourth-year forward is still nursing the ankle injury he suffered against the Grizzlies on Jan. 5 and is not close to making a return. Three weeks after leaving the Chase Center on crutches, […]

As the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Miami Heat on Thursday night, 125-96, it came after some unclarity if they would even make the game due to inclement weather coming out of New Orleans. While the Bucks are rumored to be in trade talks with the Heat, the team on the court went through many hurdles […]

As the trade deadline approaches, contending teams are trying to find a way to get better to improve their chances of making a deep run in the playoffs. With the New Orleans Pelicans having a lackluster year due to injuries, they could be a team looking to be in sell mode with some of their […]

Washington Wizards guard Malcolm Brogdon admitted on Media Day in September that his time in D.C. may not last long, and that prediction looks to be true based on ClutchPoints’ latest intel. The Wizards will likely buy out the veteran’s contract if they don’t trade him before the Feb. 6 deadline, via NBA insider Brett […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard Ben Simmons revealed he considered retiring last summer following a second straight season cut short by back injuries. “There were times, last summer, when I was like, ‘I don’t know if I can do this. I might have to stop playing,’” Simmons said on the Young Man and the Three podcast. “I […]

As the Chicago Bulls have been in trade rumors since the season started, there are several players that teams are calling for. Lonzo Ball is one of those players, as he’s been able to return to the court this season and give the Bulls good minutes. Contending teams may want to use Ball’s services, but […]

Before the Oklahoma City Thunder faced the Dallas Mavericks, head coach Mark Daigneault spoke to his All-Star guard, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s approach to leading his team while ascending to NBA stardom. For Daigneault, Gilgeous-Alexander’s demeanor and impact on Thunder teammates, coupled with his star talent, makes him an effective leader. Daigneault discussed how impressed he is with how […]

As the NBA trade deadline looms, the New Orleans Pelicans find themselves in an uncomfortable position. The team, which appeared poised to make noise in a competitive Western Conference in the offseason, has found themselves slammed with injury issues that have derailed the season and have them firmly outside of the NBA playoff picture. New […]

Jimmy Butler’s absence from the Miami Heat lineup has stirred up intense debates, especially on Inside the NBA. The latest controversy stems from Butler’s suspension after he missed a team flight, leaving his team shorthanded for a road trip. On Thursday night, Shaquille O’Neal and his co-hosts dove into a fiery exchange about the star […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named an All-Star starter for the second consecutive season. The NBA announced the All-Star Game starters after Gilgeous-Alexander scored a career-high 54 points in a 123-114 win against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday. Shai led all Western Conference guards in voting. After the Thunder’s 121-115 loss […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves provided a Donte DiVincenzo injury update on Friday. “While seeking a second opinion, DiVincenzo was evaluated by Dr. J. Chris Coetzee at Twin Cities Orthopedics for a stress fluoroscopy of the left great toe per the recommendation of Dr. Richard Ferkel at Southern California Orthopedic Institute and Dr. Robert Anderson at OrthoCarolina,” […]

The Pacers are playing very well in this matchup, while the Spurs have struggled more to enter Victor Wembanyama’s homecoming. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Pacers-Spurs prediction and pick. The Pacers have been playing well this season but lost their last game against the Spurs, also in Paris. Their record […]

The injury-plagued Cleveland Cavaliers are wrapping up a two-game road trip as they head to the City of Brotherly Love to take on the Philadelphia 76ers. Last time out, the Cavs lost to the Houston Rockets 109-108 but were within striking distance of victory after Cleveland’s suffocating zone-based defense. The 76ers, meanwhile, lost to the […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis is one of the best defensive players in the NBA. Davis has surprisingly never earned a Defensive Player of the Year Award, though. Could that change this season? It is possible, but San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama will offer difficult competition. Davis, who has enjoyed a big season […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly pursuing Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic ahead of the NBA trade deadline, with league sources informing NBA insider Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints that the Lakers “highly” prioritize acquiring Vucevic as one of their top targets. “[I]t would not be crazy to call Vucevic one of Los Angeles’ top targets […]

Mitchell Robinson has not stepped on the court this season as he’s still recovering from offseason ankle surgery. There have been some encouraging updates about Robinson, but there is a catch as to when he may be returning, according to Knicks reporter Kristian Winfield. “Tom Thibodeau says ‘there haven’t been any setbacks’ with Mitchell Robinson’s […]

After the San Antonio Spurs beat the Indiana Pacers in Paris, France, it was a homecoming for superstar Vicror Wembanyama who put on a show. On top of Wembanyama throwing a highlight alley-oop down, he had a fantastic showcase that garnered the attention of former player Kevin Garnett. In the game in Paris, Wembanyama finished […]

Golden State Warriors two-way rookie center Quinten Post made an impact in a 131-106 win against the Chicago Bulls, while Stephen Curry’s 21 points led the Warriors. After spending the majority of 2024-25 in the G League, Post scored 20 points on 7-of-20 shooting, including 5-of-10 from deep off the bench. But before the second-round […]

The NBA announced its 2025 All-Star Game starters during Thursday night’s broadcast of Inside the NBA, sparking discussion about notable omissions, including Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis and San Antonio Spurs standout Victor Wembanyama. The announcement drew sharp commentary from Stephen A. Smith on ESPN’s First Take Friday, where he weighed in on what […]

As the Golden State Warriors have been connected to Jimmy Butler and trade rumors for the longest time, there seems to be some clarity in their possible pursuit. While former players such as Shaquille O’Neal want to see the Warriors trade for Butler, the latest reporting from ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel puts that notion to bed. […]

In the last week, the Boston Celtics have played five games. And while they were able to stay relatively fresh in this time span, the fatigue seemed to set in on Thursday, as the C’s were trounced by the rival Los Angeles Lakers, 117-96. The Celtics’ largest loss of the season came on the second […]

With the trade deadline approaching, there are many players’ names that are circulating in rumors. Two names that have consistently come up are Bradley Beal and Zach LaVine, and there’s a chance that they could be swapped for each other, according to Marc Stein. “In LaVine’s case, sources say, he has not been pushing to […]

As the Memphis Grizzlies take on the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday, the team’s name has been around when speaking about the trade sweepstakes for Jimmy Butler. While Butler reportedly doesn’t want to go to the Grizzlies, the organization is still active in possibly acquiring the Miami Heat star. According to the latest reporting from […]

Right now, there’s no indication that the Philadelphia 76ers will fire Daryl Morey or Nick Nurse at the end of or during their disappointing 2024-25 season. If the franchise does decide to part with its president of basketball operations, Bill Simmons believes former Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers could replace him. Simmons cited […]

Jalen Green of the Houston Rockets melted hearts on social media as he celebrated his girlfriend Draya Michele’s milestone 40th birthday, per TMZ. The young NBA star shared a heartfelt post featuring a photo of himself affectionately holding Michele, accompanied by a touching caption that read, “Happy Pday to the realest on my side. I […]

The Orlando Magic (23-23) welcomed forward Franz Wagner back to the lineup Thursday night after a 20-game absence, but his return was overshadowed by a 101-79 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers (16-28). The defeat extended the Magic’s losing streak to five games and added to their struggles in the Eastern Conference standings. Wagner, who […]

The Boston Celtics fell 117-96 at the hands of the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night in what was one of the team’s biggest duds of a performance this season. Star Celtics guard Jaylen Brown did not have his best night, scoring 17 points off 19 field goal attempts. He did add eight rebounds, three assists […]

The Los Angeles Lakers feel like they’re just a few players away from being true contenders in the Western Conference, but the organization hasn’t been moving like it in trade talks. Even with LeBron James and Anthony Davis stressing the need for help, the Lakers don’t seem to be all-in, and it might be because […]

Jimmy Butler wants a trade from the Miami Heat. This is also what Pat Riley and the Heat want. Unfortunately for Butler and his current organization, the NBA trade deadline has suddenly turned into a state of purgatory for both sides due to salary restraints and cap room. Ah yes, cap room. Remember that setting […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers look ahead to the trade deadline, they are also coming off an impressive performance where they beat the defending NBA champions the Boston Celtics, 117-96, on Thursday night. While the Lakers look to possibly add a center per Anthony Davis’ request, star LeBron James spoke after the game about what […]

The New Orleans Pelicans visit the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night. Dejounte Murray is on the injury report alongside Yves Missi, with both players listed as probable. Murray is dealing with right elbow bursitis, while Missi is recovering from a non-COVID-related illness. Here’s everything we know about Dejounte Murray’s injury and his playing status vs. […]

Having a stellar rookie season is a great way to increase your stock in the NBA. However, having a good rookie season doesn’t always guarantee staying in the league in the long term. Here is a look at 10 NBA players who peaked in their rookie season. Check out the gallery. Michael Carter-Williams It wasn’t […]

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick in the NBA as we take a look at this next meeting between Southwest Division rivals. The New Orleans Pelicans (12-32) will take on the Memphis Grizzlies (29-15) as the two side continue their season series. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Pelicans-Grizzlies […]

As the trade deadline approaches and rumors continue to swirl, one name that has been constant in talks for years is Zach LaVine. After it was evident that the Chicago Bulls would be going into a rebuild, LaVine was the one player who seemed to be in trade rumors every week. Unfortunately, it didn’t seem […]

Though the Boston Celtics beat the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday, they would lose in disappointing fashion to the Lakers on Thursday night, 117-96. As the Celtics have been slumping compared to the success last season when they won the championship, star Kristaps Porzingis spoke on the 21-point loss and the team’s outlook for the […]

In a 131-106 win against the Chicago Bulls, head coach Steve Kerr guided Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors to their second win in four tries as six players scored in double figures, including rookie Quinten Post. The second-round pick led the second unit in scoring as Post continues to impress Kerr and the […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Charlotte Hornets on Friday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Trail Blazers-Hornets prediction and pick. In a battle between two struggling teams, the Portland Trail Blazers take on the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on Friday, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers picked up their biggest win of the season on Thursday night, but Anthony Davis is still not fully satisfied with his role. The team’s 117-96 win over the Boston Celtics occurred roughly two weeks ahead of the 2025 NBA trade deadline, giving Davis a chance to re-voice his desire for the […]