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The old adage “defense wins championships” still holds a lot of truth. However, developing a well-rounded and talented offensive attack in today’s NBA is of the utmost importance. The Dallas Mavericks have done exactly that, and they are poised for a deep postseason run as a result. Before we break down the Mavs’ offense, let’s […]

Following All-Star weekend in the NBA, there’s no question that NBA teams then start making their final decisions on whether to make a move just before the trade deadline. The trade deadline gives teams a last-minute opportunity to make further improvements to their roster with the hopes of making a run for a championship. Throughout […]

The Dallas Mavericks are preparing for the first of a back-to-back on Tuesday in a road clash with the Charlotte Hornets. Dallas’ injury report revealed multiple important updates with the NBA playoffs right around the corner. Mavs injury report vs. Hornets tonight: -Josh Green (ankle) has been upgraded from out to doubtful.-Dereck Lively II (knee) […]

The Boston Celtics have been the best team in the league week in and week out. In fact, they just became the first team ever to have four different guys earn NBA Player of the Week honors in the same season. After Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis was named the Player of the Week on Monday, […]

Tyrese Maxey scored a career-high 52 points in the Philadelphia 76ers’ win over the San Antonio Spurs. For the third time this season, Maxey reached a new record in points in a game and led the Sixers to a much-needed win. When he gets going, he’s incredibly hard to stop. The Sixers’ win over the […]

Will Klay Thompson re-sign with the Golden State Warriors? It is a question that has been asked throughout the season. Sure, Thompson has endured his share of ups and downs during the 2023-24 campaign, but he has still been one of the best players on the Warriors during the team’s four-championship dynasty. Thompson addressed the […]

The Los Angeles Clippers will attempt to inch closer to clinching home-court advantage for the first-round of the 2024 NBA playoffs when they travel to the desert to take on the Phoenix Suns. Join us for our NBA odds series where our Clippers-Suns prediction and pick will be revealed. Gearing up for a postseason run, […]

Perhaps it symbolizes how odd it is that one of the most respected franchises in sports has lost more than a dozen in a row to an organization that’s never made the NBA Finals. The last time the San Antonio Spurs beat the Memphis Grizzles, it was on an opening day that took place in […]

In the ever-evolving NBA landscape, teams are perennially poised on the cusp of transformation. They seek that perfect blend of talent that might propel them into the echelons of championship contention. The Brooklyn Nets find themselves at such a crossroads as they stare down the barrel of the 2024 offseason. With an eye towards reinvigoration […]

When Cleveland Cavaliers superstar Donovan Mitchell has been on the court lately, it’s clear he still isn’t 100%. His bothersome knee is holding him back physically. Mitchell remains hobbled by the injury, keeping him from having the usual explosiveness and speed that allows him to dominate opponents offensively. This knee injury and a nasal fracture […]

Include Philadelphia 76ers forward and fellow Frenchman Nicolas Batum among NBA regulars who are not only impressed by San Antonio Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama but are also sending warnings to future opponents. Following his team’s 133-126 double overtime victory at the Frost Bank Center, Batum shared what he’d just witnessed regarding the generational talent who […]

In a season marked by unexpected challenges and disappointing outcomes, the Memphis Grizzlies find themselves at a critical juncture. With the 2023-24 NBA season drawing to a close, the team’s 27-51 record stands as a stark reminder of the uphill battle they’ve faced. Yet, in the world of professional sports, adversity often breeds opportunity. As […]

One of the more highly anticipated games of the entire NBA season will take place on Tuesday night when the Golden State Warriors tip off with the Los Angeles Lakers. Join us for our NBA odds series where our Warriors-Lakers prediction and pick will be revealed. Entering play occupying the tenth and final seed out […]

The Los Angeles Lakers must be careful with how they negotiate with their most prized player going into the 2024 NBA free agency period. LeBron James is facing a pivotal contract situation that could change his fate in LA. ESPN analyst Brian Windhorst shared his prediction for James, which leaves many options on the table. […]

As we approach the end of the 2023-24 NBA regular season, the league begins to recalibrate for the next year. With that in mind, the Utah Jazz are keenly eyeing the future. They search high and low for players to strengthen their lineup. With aspirations of a bounce-back season in 2024-25, the Jazz’s leadership is […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks are mired in a tough stretch that has seen them lose six of their last seven games. ESPN NBA analyst Kendrick Perkins isn’t buying what the Bucks are selling, and had harsh words for the team: “Hell no… And the word is out that they are soft and they […]

Star Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has missed the last four games with a right quad contusion. Now, ahead of the Thunder’s matchup with the Sacramento Kings, Gilgeous-Alexander has received an update, per Clemente Almanza of Thunder Wire: “Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is no longer listed on the injury report, which means he’ll return tomorrow against […]

As the Portland Trail Blazers limp to the finish line of a rough 2023-24 season, it’s time to begin speculating about next year. Portland has a large portion of their roster under contract for next season but should still target several free agents around the margins in the offseason. First of all, the Blazers are […]

Isaiah Thomas will finish his 2023-24 NBA story with the Phoenix Suns. The Pacific division franchise is reportedly signing the veteran NBA point guard to a deal that will have Thomas in the team’s fold for the rest of the campaign, as reported by Shams Charania of The Athletic. “Comeback complete: The Phoenix Suns plan […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have been playing without star Kawhi Leonard over the last week as he recovers from inflammation in his right knee. With Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns coming up, will Leonard be able to suit up in the first half of a back-to-back set? The Clippers sent their injury report to […]

A new era is about to start for the Charlotte Hornets next season. The squad will try all the options to get back into playoff contention and it all starts with head coaching. Coach Steve Clifford does not have much to show for his stint with the Lamelo Ball-led squad. So, a departure is looming […]

The San Antonio Spurs may be 19-59 this season, but they were expected for them to be at the bottom of the Western Conference in 2023-24. However, San Antonio’s primary goal for this year has been accomplished. The Spurs know that Victor Wembanyama is a certified building block. All he has done this season is […]

Klay Thompson made his Golden State Warriors debut during the 2011-12 season. During an appearance on The Draymond Green Show (via ClutchPoints), Thompson revealed why he was especially excited to join forces with Stephen Curry, who had already been on the Warriors for two seasons before Thompson’s arrival. “Well Steph was already a superstar in […]

We’ve now gotten to experience first-hand the otherworldly talent of Victor Wembanyama, and there’s no one more “over the moon” about it than San Antonio Spurs fans. While the season was marred by a poor record, San Antonio got to see the early greatness of Wembanyama and what they’ll have the pleasure of watching for […]

Excitement for the 2024 solar eclipse was higher than the moon (pun intended). The hype even spread amongst NBA players. Most notably, Cavs guard Donovan Mitchell had an amusing social media interaction with Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young. Donovan Mitchell, Trae Young, headline hilarious eclipse discourse Young made a post on X asking if glasses […]

In the swirling vortex of NBA offseason rumors, the Orlando Magic’s interest in Golden State Warriors sharpshooter Klay Thompson has surfaced as a tantalizing possibility, via Tim Kawakami of The Athletic. “One of the worst-kept secrets in the league is that Orlando, loaded with young talent but not with shooters, might offer Klay a ton […]

We are now in the final week of the 2023-24 NBA regular season. That means there are just three or four games left for each of the NBA’s MVP candidates to stake their claim for the award. Throughout the vast portion of the season, it seemed like either Nikola Jokic or Shai Gilgeous-Alexander were going […]

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young is getting closer to an injury return. The Hawks provided a pivotal update Monday on X (formerly Twitter). “Trae Young, who sustained a left fifth finger torn ligament on Feb. 23, underwent surgery on Feb. 27. He had his six-week follow-up evaluation earlier today and has been cleared for team […]

It was expected that the Memphis Grizzlies would begin the 2023-24 season slowly. Ja Morant was suspended for the first 25 games of the year and players like Brandon Clarke and Steven Adams were injured when the season tipped. Memphis began this campaign 6-19 during Morant’s suspension. Unfortunately for them, their season continued to unravel […]

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama is having a historically successful rookie season. The 7-foot-4 star operates on another level both offensively and defensively. His future is bright, just like the aftermath of the 2024 solar eclipse. Nike put together an epic video unveiling Wembanyama’s brand logo in light of the solar event. The video […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic’s technical foul against the Houston Rockets has been rescinded, per NBA Official on X (formerly Twitter). The technical call was made after Doncic sarcastically celebrated receiving a foul call during the Mavs’ 147-136 victory over the Rockets on Sunday. It would have been Doncic’s 14th of the year, but now […]

Already missing second-leading scorer Devin Vassell and two-time NBA Rising Star Jeremy Sochan for the remainder of the season, the San Antonio Spurs could be without another of their best players for this final week. Keldon Johnson left Sunday’s 133-126 double overtime loss to the Philadelphia 76ers in the fourth quarter and did not return. Gregg […]

The Golden State Warriors have had an up-and-down 2023-24 season, but head coach Steve Kerr is feeling good as the team has won seven of their last eight games headed into the final week of the regular season. Kerr spoke about where the Warriors are at compared to last season: Reporter: "Are you a better […]

It’s become common knowledge over the last couple of seasons that Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a rising star in the Association, but I don’t think anyone expected him to be a legitimate MVP contender in 2023-24. That’s exactly what SGA is doing, though. While he may not beat out Nikola Jokic and […]

Unlike previous years, the 2024 NBA Draft doesn’t seem to have that one signature name at the top of the draft board. While some would say this makes for a more interesting draft format with no clear-cut answer as to who will be the first overall pick, many around the NBA are calling this summer’s […]

The New York Knicks picked up a 122-109 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday, which was a huge win when it comes to the seeding in the Eastern Conference heading into the NBA Playoffs, and Jalen Brunson revealed what the secret is to the Knicks’ chemistry. “We low-key hate each other, but we like […]

In a surprising turn of events, the New York Knicks have been fined $25,000 for a breach of the NBA’s injury reporting regulations, centering on the status of Mitchell Robinson. This fine, confirmed on April 8, 2024, by the NBA, relates to the Knicks’ failure to accurately report Robinson’s availability for the March 27 game […]

NBA Champion Kyrie Irving is doing all he can to help lift his Dallas Mavericks back to glory in the Western Conference and holding the five-seed in the standings, both he and Luka Doncic will look to make some noise in the Playoffs. It’s been a massive last year for Irving as he became the […]

In the midst of a season that has seen the Cleveland Cavaliers forge a formidable presence in the Eastern Conference, the conversation around the organization has often turned to the contributions of their stalwart center, Jarrett Allen. Recently, Allen opened up about a variety of topics, per Sportskeeda’s Mark Medina, including his take on not […]