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The Los Angeles Lakers came out flat and uninspired against the Detroit Pistons, who promptly punished them with a wire-to-wire victory, 115-103, on Monday. Despite Anthony Davis scoring 37 points, the Lakers received nothing from their supporting cast, as their bench combined for only ten points. After the loss, one of the Lakers’ two bench […]

Oh how different things would be if Draymond Green simply kept his hands to himself in one fateful practice session back in 2022. Instead, Green decided to punch Jordan Poole, creating an awkward locker room setup which eventually led to Poole’s departure from the Golden State Warriors in 2023. Poole’s career seemed to be derailed […]

ATLANTA – The Atlanta Hawks hosted the Boston Celtics on Monday night, and just like they’ve been doing to most teams this season, the defending champions couldn’t be stopped. If things couldn’t get any worse for the Hawks, who are already down several players to injuries, Trae Young left late in the third quarter with […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks were defeated by the Indiana Pacers 134-127 on Monday night. It was the second of a back-to-back for Dallas, and they fell just short against Indiana in the game. Luka Doncic and Bennedict Mathurin were seen exchanging words toward the end of the fourth quarter, and Doncic addressed the encounter […]

There were nothing but good vibes surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers after they started off the 2024-25 season 3-0, with quality wins over the Minnesota Timberwolves, Phoenix Suns, and Sacramento Kings. However, the past four games have not gone as smoothly for the Purple and Gold. They have gone just 1-3 over that stretch, with […]

Paul George debuted for the Philadelphia 76ers (1-5) in a matchup against the Phoenix Suns (6-1). The Sixers, unsurprisingly, looked better than they have all season and almost stole the win. They lost 118-116. Although Joel Embiid remained out, George played his first regular-season game for the Sixers, making his return after injuring his knee […]

The Golden State Warriors handled business against the Washington Wizards, 125-112, improving their early-season record to 6-1 thanks to their impressive depth, hot shooting, and smothering team defense. At this point of the season, losing Klay Thompson might not have affected the team at all. Likewise, losing Stephen Curry to an ankle injury for three […]

It was a stinger for fans to watch as the Miami Heat lost to the Sacramento Kings, 111-110, as Domantas Sabonis made the go-ahead bucket with 0.7 seconds left in the game. Despite being a night of celebration for Heat stars Bam Adebayo and Nikola Jovic being recognized for their medals at the Olympics, Jimmy […]

INGLEWOOD, CA — The Los Angeles Clippers officially opened their doors to the Intuit Dome following years of preparation and planning. Coincidentally, some of the first opposing players to play in the LA Clippers’ new arena are Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul. Gilgeous-Alexander’s experience as a Clipper […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are making incremental gains individually and collectively but a 106-104 loss to the Brooklyn Nets has to feel like a step back in several ways. Ja Morant’s double-dose of 360-degree, hand-switching sensationalism was wasted even though most of the starters logged over 30 minutes. Taylor Jenkins had to tackle some tough issues […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are just three years removed from being crowned NBA champions, having won their title with a series victory over the Phoenix Suns. However, things haven’t gone as smoothly for them since then, and they’ve especially struggled early in the 2024-25 NBA season. Following Monday night’s loss to the undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers, the […]

It’s difficult to stand out in a 15-game slate, but the Sacramento Kings’ tussle against the Miami Heat certainly had some pulses raised with its barnburner of an ending. But in the end, the Kings were the ones that came out on top, 111-110, courtesy of a clutch Domantas Sabonis putback that left just 0.7 […]

INGLEWOOD, CA — The San Antonio Spurs announced on Monday morning that head coach Gregg Popovich would not make the team’s two-game road trip to face the Los Angeles Clippers and Houston Rockets. Veteran guard Chris Paul says the team is ready for the next few games while Popovich recovers. On Monday morning, ESPN reported […]

On the night celebrating Bam Adebayo for winning the gold medal in this past summer’s Olympics, the Miami Heat lost heartbreakingly to the Sacramento Kings Monday night, 111-110, in what was Domantas Sabonis, who had a put-back bucket to give them the go-ahead score. Miami’s crowd was lively as the team had a resurgence in […]

As if the Denver Nuggets weren’t already struggling to begin the season, the hits keep on coming for a team that’s in desperate need of getting into a rhythm. Compounding matters for the Nuggets amid Jamal Murray’s concussion battle, Denver saw Aaron Gordon exit their Monday night clash against the Toronto Raptors at the 7:44 […]

On Monday night, the Golden State Warriors saw the return of star man Stephen Curry to the lineup following a three-game absence due to an ankle injury. The Warriors traveled to the nation’s capital to face a friend turned foe in Jordan Poole, who has become the leader of a young Washington Wizards squad. In […]

The Golden State Warriors have improved to 6-1 after taking care of business against the Washington Wizards at home, 125-112. In the victory, Stephen Curry returned from an ankle injury to score 24 points, while Buddy Hield poured in 20 and Draymond Green scored 18 points while grabbing eight boards. However, Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski […]

The Golden State Warriors entered Saturday’s action leading the NBA by averaging a whopping 61 bench points per game. Though they fell one point shy of that mind-blowing number while beating the Washington Wizards 125-112, don’t be surprised if the Dubs’ reserves are even more productive going forward given Jonathan Kuminga’s new role. Despite Stephen […]

DALLAS — The Indiana Pacers and Dallas Mavericks are set to go head-to-head on Monday night. Dallas is 4-2 so far in the 2024-25 season, as they have played well for the most part. Still, the Mavs have endured some ups and downs with a number of new players on the roster this season. Before […]

The Atlanta Hawks were blown out by the Boston Celtics on Monday night and to make matters worse, they lost star guard Trae Young to an injury. Young exited late in the contest with a sprained rib and never returned, per the Team’s X page. An @emoryhealthcare injury update: Trae Young (right rib sprain) will […]

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal is confident that Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks have what it takes to reach the playoffs this season. In Friday’s episode of The Big Podcast with Shaq, O’Neal shared his admiration for the Hawks’ playoff potential with Young leading the way. “They will make the playoffs.They’re not bad to where […]

The Golden State Warriors host the Washington Wizards at Chase Center, hoping to improve their record to 6-1 while the Wizards look to reach .500 and stay afloat in the Eastern conference. Despite losing Klay Thompson in the offseason, the Warriors are looking like one of the best teams in basketball, ranking fourth in the […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are trying to stay positive amid a rash of injuries to start the 2024-25 NBA schedule. Dejounte Murray (hand), Trey Murphy III (hamstring), CJ McCollum (abductor), and Herb Jones (shoulder) will be missing from Willie Green’s rotations until at least mid-November. Others will be looking at December return dates, at best. […]

The Dallas Mavericks, who’ve already been dealing with injuries, won’t have center Dereck Lively II available against the Indiana Pacers due to a shoulder sprain injury, per beat reporter Joey Mistretta. The 20-year-old big man continues to be a critical part of the rotation behind Daniel Gafford. Lively is averaging 23 minutes per game to […]

The Atlanta Hawks are still dealing with several injuries, which means that a next-man-up mentality will be needed, and that’s exactly what’s happening. Keaton Wallace and Garrison Mathews have been the two players who have stepped up for the Hawks, and they’ve been producing at a high level. Head coach Quin Snyder spoke about Wallace […]

The Washington Wizards play the red-hot Golden State Warriors on Monday. Despite losing Klay Thompson and failing to trade for Lauri Markkanen in the offseason, the Warriors jumped out the gate to a 5-1 record, thanks to hot shooting from Buddy Hield and stifling team defense. On the other hand, the Wizards have started as […]

Love is in the air! Bronny James showed some love to his girlfriend Parker Whitfield via social media over the weekend. The Los Angeles Lakers player is currently on the road and expressed how much he wants to be near her again. “I miss my baby,” Bronny wrote on his Instagram Story over a photo […]

The Nike Dunk continues to hold its place in streetwear culture as one of the most popular and timeless silhouettes the sneaker giant has ever released. Creating crossovers from basketball to skateboarding and from fashion to pop culture, the Nike Dunk Low will return in its latest form as an homage to the reigning NBA […]

Brooklyn Nets forward Noah Clowney was a late scratch Monday vs. the Memphis Grizzlies due to hip soreness. The 2023 first-round pick sustained the injury during the final minute of Sunday’s 106-92 loss to the Detroit Pistons. “He had an MRI this morning. It was clean, everything clear,” head coach Jordi Fernandez said. “But he’s […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are amid the best start to the regular season in franchise history and finished first in NBA.com’s latest Power Rankings. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and Jalen Williams led the Thunder to a Western Conference-leading 6-0 record. Beating teams such as the Los Angeles Clippers, Portland Trail Blazers, and the Denver Nuggets, […]

Before the Miami Heat took on the Sacramento Kings Monday, head coach Erik Spoelstra spoke about his time with Team USA this past summer in the Paris Olympics and about the performances of stars Bam Adebayo and Nikola Jovic. While Spoelstra and Adebayo were on the gold medal-winning USA team, Jovic achieved a bronze medal […]

The Golden State Warriors still aren’t quite back at full strength. De’Anthony Melton remains sidelined on Monday in the nation’s capital, dealing with nagging low back pain that caused him to miss most of last season with the Philadelphia 76ers and reared its ugly head again in mid-October amid the Warriors’ exhibition slate. Golden State […]

Trae Young has started the season off strong, as he’s had to carry the load with several injuries to the team. Carrying the load means producing a lot of stats, and that’s what Young is doing in scoring, but also assists. Through three weeks, Young is leading the NBA in assists with 82, while the […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo is sidelined heading into the second NBA regular season matchup between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Milwaukee Bucks. Antetokounmpo was ruled as a game-time decision earlier in the day, but the Greek Freak was ultimately ruled out due to a right adductor injury. The Bucks’ loss is the Cavs’ gain for a team trying […]

With Halloween already behind us, Christmas will be right around the corner and brands will be scrambling to release their newest creations just in time for the holiday season. It’s been “scary hours” so far for the 5-1 Phoenix Suns as Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, and company will look to bring the long-awaited first NBA […]

The 2024 United States of America Presidential Election cycle is winding down but that just means more people are speaking up. National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) President and New Orleans Pelicans combo-guard CJ McCollum knows the power of the NBA platform on offer. The respected Pelicans veteran used that platform to send a non-partisan, civic-minded […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have more insult to their injuries, as Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss his first game of the season with a right adductor strain, according to the Bucks. Antetokounmpo landed on the injury report heading into Monday’s game but this is the final word from the team. They’re currently 1-5 and are facing off […]

There is no way to project who is going to win the 2024-25 NBA MVP award after just two weeks. Injuries occur over the course of the entire season, and until 2025 begins, there is really no telling which teams will be a lock to make the playoffs. Just because players get off to fast […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum recently revealed a surprising reaction to the Celtics’ 2017 signing of All-Star forward Gordon Hayward, sparking new conversations about his early career with the team. Speaking on the “Club520podcast,” hosted by former NBA player Jeff Teague, Brandon Hendricks, and SBWells, Tatum shared that he initially questioned his future in Boston […]