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The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Phoenix Suns 99-83 in their first NBA Cup matchup. Before facing the Suns, Thunder forward Jalen Williams was excited for Friday’s game at the Paycom Center and didn’t disappoint in nearly finishing with a double-double (14 points, eight rebounds) to go with a pair of blocks and steals. After […]

It’s rare to see Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr apologize to the team’s fanbase for a “disgusting” basketball display, but that’s precisely what happened following a game where Draymond Green was ejected. In the Warriors’ 123-118 win over the Memphis Grizzlies, Green picked up two technical fouls in 33 seconds. But his questionable […]

Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle ripped his team after losing to the Miami Heat on Friday night. Indiana has gotten off to a poor start in the regular season and the NBA In-Season Tournament. Last year’s conference finalist has looked anything but as star point guard Tyrese Haliburton has struggled through these first twelve games. […]

The Golden State Warriors continued to keep the good times rolling on Friday night, picking up a 123-118 win that was much more comfortable than the final score suggests. The Warriors were in complete control for the entire second half of this one, leading by as many as 24 points as they coasted to the […]

The Golden State Warriors may have let their foot off the gas pedal in the end, but they still picked up a comfortable 123-118 win over the Memphis Grizzlies to move to 2-0 in the group stage of the 2024 NBA Cup. The victory, however, did not come without its fair share of drama towards […]

The Sacramento Kings came up on the short end of an overtime classic against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. After a frantic Kings comeback in the fourth quarter, Anthony Edwards steadied the Timberwolves in overtime and led them to a 130-126 win. This is a difficult loss for the Kings to take, but it […]

Madison Square Garden is known for its bright lights, raucous fans and celebrity row. Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas has played some of his best basketball amidst those elements. Friday’s Knicks-Nets matchup was the latest example. Thomas scored a game-high 43 points on 16-of-22 shooting from the field and 7-of-10 from three during a 124-122 […]

Lakers head coach JJ Redick took a moment to credit an unsung hero on the roster after the win over the Spurs. While LeBron James will get most of the headlines for his historic performance, the Lakers got a lot of help off the bench in their first In-Season Tournament game. With this in mind, […]

After starting the Chicago Bulls NBA Cup Group Play game against the undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers, Josh Giddey’s play time was far less robust than fans are used to, taking the field for just 15 minutes in a near-20-point loss. Scoring just five points in 15 minutes on 2-9 shooting from the field and 1-5 from […]

The Golden State Warriors are continuing their red-hot start to the season on Friday night, as they have built a healthy lead over the Memphis Grizzlies as they look well on their way to a 10-2 start to the season. However, all is not necessarily well with the Warriors. During the game, forward Lindy Waters […]

Dyson Daniels continues to be the league’s most annoying defensive pest to deal with on the perimeter. Daniels, the main piece the Hawks received in the Dejounte Murray trade, has been everything the team wanted and more, especially on the defensive end of the floor. In the Hawks’ 129-117 NBA Cup win over the Washington […]

ATLANTA – The Atlanta Hawks were able to improve to 2-0 in the group stage play for the NBA Cup on Friday night, defeating the Washington Wizards 129-117. As the case has been for the past few games, Dyson Daniels has been playing some of the best basketball in the league on defense, and he […]

On Friday night, the New York Knicks were in control for much of their NBA Cup contest against the Brooklyn Nets. But the Knicks of all teams would know that there is no such thing as a safe lead in today’s NBA. The Nets managed to overcome a 21-point deficit to take a one-point lead […]

Miles Bridges is listed as questionable for Saturday’s matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks, which comes as a surprise after suffering a bone bruise in his right knee. The Charlotte Hornets forward was initially expected to miss two weeks after being slated for a reevaluation. Instead, his timetable was accelerated after just a little over a […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (2-10) played the Orlando Magic (8-6) in their next NBA Cup game, returning Joel Embiid and Paul George to the starting lineup. The Sixers led by as much as 13 but went on to lose 98-86 becoming the second team in the Eastern Conference to notch double-digit losses. As Tyrese Maxey made […]

The Atlanta Hawks have had to tinker with a few lineups due to injuries, which has caused for players to step up in ways that probably didn’t expect early in the season. One of those players is Dyson Daniels, who has been one of the best defenders in the league by far this season but […]

Even in his 22nd season in the NBA, LeBron James continues to raise the bar. During Friday night’s NBA Cup game against the San Antonio Spurs, James recorded a triple-double for the fourth consecutive game early in the third quarter. This is the first time in James’ NBA career that he has recorded a triple-double […]

When San Antonio Spurs’ point guard Chris Paul is finished with his NBA career, he will for sure be a Hall of Fame inductee. In the meantime though, Chris Paul is still adding to his resume as he just reached an important career assist record. Chris Paul became only the third player in NBA history […]

The Brooklyn Nets were dealt another blow to their depleted frontcourt on Friday. Starting center Nic Claxton received an epidural injection due to a lower back strain and will be reevaluated in one week, the team announced. The timetable means Claxton will miss at least the Nets’ next four games. “I know it’s been an […]

Stephen Curry is the greatest shooter of all-time and will go down as one of the top-15 players in NBA history. He is also apparently the current owner of the best celebration in the game, according to his peers. Various players, including a few of Curry’s Warriors teammates, consider the “night, night” celebration to be […]

The Atlanta Hawks are starting to get healthy as the beginning of the season progresses, and that bodes well for Trae Young, who has been asked to do a lot due to the injuries. Young has led the league in minutes alongside Jalen Johnson, while also having a schedule full of back-to-backs and travel. Young […]

We’re back with another NBA betting prediction and pick for Saturday’s slate of action as we head out West for our next showdown. The Utah Jazz will take on the Sacramento Kings as both teams try to build upon their recent wins. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Jazz-Kings prediction and […]

The Dallas Mavericks are struggling at the moment. They have dropped four consecutive games, losing each contest by three points or less. The Mavs were most recently defeated by the Utah Jazz on Thursday, losing by a final score of 115-113. Kyrie Irving, who did not play on Thursday due to a shoulder injury, is […]

The Houston Rockets have been one of the pleasant surprises of the NBA season this year, as Ime Udoka and company are off to an 8-4 start on the season. They are having a lot of success despite a very young team led by Alperen Sengun and Jalen Green. Oftentimes, a young team that its […]

Derrick White has been a great ambassador to the city of Boston and the Boston Celtics franchise. That’s why the team rewarded him with a monster contract extension after last year’s championship. In an announcement that pays homage to the Boston-centric film The Town, the Boston Beer Company’s flagship brand, Samuel Adams, and White launched a […]

We’re back to bring you another betting prediction and pick for Saturday’s upcoming NBA slate as we head to the Western Conference for this next divisional matchup. The San Antonio Spurs will visit the Dallas Mavericks for their second meeting of the season. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Spurs-Mavericks prediction […]

We have the NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 11 Answers to help players get VC. For newcomers, NBA 2KTV is a weekly in-game program hosted by Alexis Morgan and Chris Manning. Overall, the show features a wide variety of content from player highlights to developer interviews and more. However, we understand that most people watch 2KTV […]

“Fixing” the NBA All-Star Game under the current format, and during this era, is not possible. Players are plainly not interested in putting forth a worthwhile defensive effort in the annual February exhibition game, forcing fans to either temporarily adjust their viewing expectations or just refuse to watch. The league is perfectly aware of the […]

The Lakers have won three straight games, while the Pelicans have lost six straight games heading into this matchup. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Lakers-Pelicans prediction and pick. The Pelicans have talent and could be a surprise team this year, but they are struggling now. They made some noise last […]

The Raptors visit the Celtics on Saturday! The Raptors have struggled this season, while the Celtics have been great as the defending champions. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Raptors-Celtics prediction and pick. The Raptors struggled last season after blowing up their main core of players. This season, they have struggled […]

While the Denver Nuggets are in the Big Easy for a matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans, the most important part of the rotation won’t be with them. Earlier on Friday, the team announced that star center Nikola Jokic was questionable to play due to personal reasons, and it’s since been confirmed he won’t be […]

Like everyone else, even basketball players age. But while age will eventually slow down players, known as “Father Time,” some players find a way to age like fine wine. In fact, there have been some NBA players who managed to win an NBA championship during the twilight of their careers. Here are the 12 oldest […]

If LeBron James’ son Bronny James reaching the NBA and playing with his father didn’t make you feel old, this sure will. 17-year old Kiyan Anthony, the son of former NBA legend Carmelo Anthony, has announced where he’ll be playing college basketball in the fall of 2025. Carmelo Anthony, who recently started a show called, […]

Warriors legend Stephen Curry gave his all-time starting five lineup, which will raise some eyebrows. Golden State’s electric win against the Dallas Mavericks reminded everyone that the greatest shooter ever still has a lot left in the tank. Despite being an active player, Curry is featured in point guard GOAT debates against Magic Johnson. New […]

The Milwaukee Bucks will head south to face the Charlotte Hornets. It will be a splash at the Spectrum Center as we share our NBA odds series and make a Bucks-Hornets prediction and pick. The Bucks are coming off a 127-120 home win over the Detroit Pistons, while the Hornets are coming off a 114-89 shellacking […]

Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson has made a habit this season of using a towel to perform the recently popular “belt to a**” celebration. Fans have noticed him doing it before games. On Friday, Johnson shared a post to Instagram that showed him doing the celebration. But his choice to mention a Boston Celtics superstar […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are hosting the Phoenix Suns in their first Emirates NBA Cup group-stage regular season matchup. After Thunder’s Jalen Williams scored a season-high 31 points against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday, he looks forward to facing the Suns at the Paycom Center. For only the second time, the NBA’s mid-season tournament, […]

NBA player comparisons are a great way to project how a promising prospect will impact the NBA. However, these comparisons aren’t always accurate. Here is a look at 10 NBA player comparisons that didn’t age well. Lauri Markkanen and Dirk Nowitzki When Lauri Markkanen was shining bright for the Utah Jazz, Indiana Pacers head coach […]

The NBA has been discussing possibly changing the format of the 2025 All-Star Game to a new tournament style that would consist of four different teams, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Essentially, the pool of All-Stars would be broken up into three teams of eight players each, while the fourth team would be the […]