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The (6-1) Golden State Warriors and the (7-1) Boston Celtics will face each other on Wednesday in a rematch of the 2022 NBA Finals where Golden State got the upper hand. While the Warriors have come out the gate strong, the defending champion Celtics will be their toughest out yet, and coach Steve Kerr also […]

Dalton Knecht has been one of the rookie standouts early on during the 2024-25 season for the Los Angeles Lakers. While Bronny James is obviously the rookie getting all of the attention in LA, Knecht could very well cement himself as a key rotational player for this team. With Anthony Davis sitting out Wednesday night’s […]

Few figures in professional sports have been as proudly and aggressively outspoken against Donald Trump as Steve Kerr. After the former President was re-elected to the White House for the second time, the Golden State Warriors coach shared a special, sarcastic message with his team before Wednesday’s highly anticipated clash with the Boston Celtics. “I […]

Zaccharie Risacher is still adjusting as he goes through his rookie season in the NBA, and he has the right support system around him to succeed. Early in the season, Risacher has gone through what any normal rookie goes through – tough shooting nights, defensive laps, and other things, but luckily he has a coach […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis will sit out Wednesday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies because of a left heel contusion, as confirmed by head coach JJ Redick via Mike Trudell. Rui Hachimura will also be unavailable due to illness. Anthony Davis was listed as questionable and day-to-day after re-aggravating a left foot injury during […]

Although the Miami Heat has seen significant success with Jimmy Butler on the team, there has been speculation and rumors about Butler’s possible availability in the trade market in the near future. While there haven’t been any indications that the Heat are looking to move him, nor has Butler indicated that he wants to be […]

Retired legend Lou Williams has watched the Oklahoma City Thunder dominate the competition out of the gates. They lead the Western Conference with a perfect 7-0 record and comfortably beat each opponent by double digits. The Thunder made NBA history by being the first team to do so, which begs the question of how long […]

The Denver Nuggets are encountering some injury troubles ahead of Wednesday evening’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Nikola Jokic has dragged the Nuggets to a record of 4-3 despite the fact that the team still really hasn’t played a full good game yet, and Denver is hoping to hand Oklahoma City its first loss […]

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht is quickly gaining attention for his mentality on the court. Ahead of the Lakers’ matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies, Knecht spoke to the media about his approach to the game, describing an attitude that stems from years of being overlooked. “I play with a chip on my shoulder regardless […]

The New York Knicks continue to demonstrate some flaws. Sure, the referees played a role in the team’s most recent loss to the Houston Rockets, which coach Tom Thibodeau mused about in the postgame press conference. However, there were also some serious issues on display. Most of them are not entirely new, but the fact […]

The Denver Nuggets are reportedly keeping a close watch on guard Lonnie Walker IV, according to NBA insider Marc Stein, who shared the update on the “Denver Nuggets Podcast.” Stein noted that the Nuggets are among a select few teams actively monitoring Walker, who recently signed with Zalgiris Kaunas in the EuroLeague after a stint […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder’s historic undefeated start to the 2024-25 season continued to 7-0 after beating the Orlando Magic on Monday. The Thunder’s defense made NBA history with another double-digit win, beating the Magic 102-86. Seven games into the regular season, it’s enough of a sample size for analyst Kirk Goldsberry to crown Oklahoma City […]

The Golden State Warriors have been rolling ahead of Wednesday night’s matchup with the Boston Celtics. The last time Golden State visited Boston, they found themselves down by 40 at halftime, but there is hope that this team will be able to stay a bit more competitive with the team they defeated in the 2022 […]

The 2024 United States presidential election is over, with former President Donald Trump defeating current Vice President Kamala Harris to become America’s 47th President. One of the hot-button issues in the election was that of women’s rights and abortion. Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, who previously endorsed Harris in the lead-up to the election, […]

Only five teams in the league have won at least six games entering Wednesday. The Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics are two of those teams, and the defending NBA champions will host the surging Warriors in TD Garden on Wednesday night. While Stephen Curry’s return from an ankle injury on Monday night is a […]

Jonathan Kuminga for Sixth Man of the Year? He’s certainly proven worthy of winning that individual hardware since moving to the bench over the last four games. Now seemingly entrenched in a role he’s never wanted but has paid major dividends for both player and team in the season’s early going, expect the Golden State […]

The Chicago Bulls and Dallas Mavericks will go head-to-head on Wednesday night. Chicago is dealing with a number of injury concerns heading into the game, though. Zach LaVine is among the Bulls battling injury trouble. It should be noted that the Mavericks are dealing with injury concerns as well. The result of Wednesday’s game may […]

The Atlanta Hawks held their breath earlier this week when Trae Young left the game early against the Boston Celtics with a right rib sprain, but the latest update should be encouraging. In the injury report ahead of their matchup against the New York Knicks, Young is listed as probable to play. That’s big news […]

Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins is known for his passion and support of his teammates. However, the Grizzlies will be without their passionate head coach for Wednesday’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers. “According to a Grizzlies spokesperson, Taylor Jenkins is currently away from the team due to a personal matter related to a […]

The Boston Celtics have been rolling to start the 2024-25 NBA season, as the team currently sits at 7-1 heading into Wednesday evening’s matchup with the Golden State Warriors. Outside of their championship victory, the biggest story of the offseason for the Celtics was the fact that owner Wyc Grousbeck would be selling the team […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have officially listed forward Rui Hachimura as doubtful for Wednesday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies, due to an illness, as reported by The Athletic’s Jovan Buha. Hachimura’s sudden designation could challenge a Lakers squad already looking to overcome a rocky stretch on the road, having lost three of their last four […]

It always takes some time for rookies to adjust to the NBA level… unless your name is Victor Wembanyama, Anthony Edwards, or Paolo Banchero. When the 2024 NBA Draft took place, there were a ton of question marks about how this new group of rookies would fare in the league, especially since there was no […]

After being handed their first loss in 2024-25 by the Indiana Pacers, head coach Joe Mazzulla and the Boston Celtics finished their recent four-game road trip 3-1. During a successful back-to-back against the Charlotte Hornets, forward Grant Williams checked Jayson Tatum to the ground to earn a flagrant-2 foul. The controversial foul from the former […]

The undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers hit the road to face a Western Conference foe: Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans. Just one game ago, the Cavs defeated the Bucks 116-114, thanks to the heroics of Darius Garland. The Pelicans, meanwhile, are dealing with injuries, but Rookie of the Year candidate Yves Missi has spearheaded New […]

Charlotte Hornets star point guard LaMelo Ball has been added to the team’s injury report after Wednesday morning’s shootaround, where he was experiencing right ankle soreness. With the Hornets set to play the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night, Ball’s status is now up in the air since he is questionable for this matchup. Ball, who […]

In a recent episode of the “Up and Adams” show, NBA star Kevin Durant lauded Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant for his exceptional athleticism, particularly highlighting a 360-degree layup Morant executed during the Grizzlies’ narrow 106-104 loss to the Brooklyn Nets. This acrobatic move has been widely circulated on social media, further cementing Morant’s reputation […]

The Los Angeles Clippers lost Paul George in free agency, yet it didn’t seem to both Kawhi Leonard and the rest of the team. It’s done the opposite. Norman Powell is averaging a career-high 24.9 points per game. James Harden is averaging 21.1 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 9.9 assists per game. Also, center Ivica Zubac […]

The Dallas Mavericks are set to host the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night. Dallas was most recently defeated by the Indiana Pacers on Monday, losing by a final score of 134-127. The Mavs are looking to bounce back on Wednesday, but injuries will be a concern. Dante Exum remains out as he recovers from wrist […]

The NBA season continues and we have a tilt between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday. It is time to continue our NBA odds series with a 76ers-Clippers predictions and pick. The Philadelphia 76ers (1-5) head to Los Angeles to face the Clippers (3-4) in a compelling cross-conference clash on Wednesday […]

The Cavaliers visit the Pelicans on Wednesday! The Cavaliers are the best team in the NBA, and the Pelicans have sometimes struggled to start the year. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Cavaliers-Pelicans prediction and pick. The Cavaliers have started off the season red-hot. They are one of the best defensive […]

The Bulls visit the Magic on Wednesday! The Mavericks have looked decent to start the year, while the Bulld have been inconsistent. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Bulls-Mavericks prediction and pick. The Bulls have been an enigma so far this season. They could be on their way to a play-in […]

The Los Angeles Clippers’ roster looks very different in 2024-25 after Paul George departed in free agency, signing a big four-year, $212 million deal to join Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers. PG was a key piece for the Clippers but couldn’t take them to the Promised Land alongside Kawhi Leonard, who both dealt with […]

When Jayson Tatum rode the bench during the Summer Olympics, many questioned why the All-NBA forward wasn’t in the game. People took shots at head coach Steve Kerr for not playing him throughout the entire journey. However, one NBA insider, Brian Windhorst, might have discovered why Tatum was benched on the Hoop Collective Podcast. “Jayson […]

After starting the year 8-0 despite dealing with injuries, the Cleveland Cavaliers remain the hottest team in basketball. Continuing through their tough week, the undefeated Cavs are on the road to face an opponent they’ll only see twice this year: Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans. This will be the first of two matchups […]

Over the summer, as it looked increasingly likely that the Los Angeles Lakers would be hiring JJ Redick to be their next head coach, whispers started swirling about the impact that would have on various guys on the roster. One player in particular came up far more often than others as someone to watch: Austin […]

On Monday night, a terrible development greeted the San Antonio Spurs when reports came out that head coach Gregg Popovich would be away from the team for an indefinite period after sustaining an undisclosed illness. There is plenty of concern surrounding Popovich’s well-being, as Shams Charania of ESPN reported that the Spurs head coach’s health […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers had a solid run at last year’s NBA playoffs. They managed to make it past the Orlando Magic in the first round in seven games. But afterward, they were blasted by the Boston Celtics in the second round, as they got the boot after five games. There’s no question that the Cavs […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are coming off their best season since the Kevin Garnett era. But surprisingly, the Timberwolves still pulled off a bombshell trade just before the start of the 2024-2025 NBA season. The franchise made headlines after trading Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks. The players they received included former NBA Most Improved […]

Dennis Schroder has been among the NBA’s top surprises early this season while leading the Brooklyn Nets to a 4-4 record. The veteran floor general, who has carved out a consistent role over 12 seasons, is also among the league’s most popular YouTubers. Schroder has been giving fans an inside look at his work and […]