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The Dallas Mavericks will have rookie forward Cooper Flagg back in the lineup Thursday night as they prepare to face the Charlotte Hornets, ending his one-game absence due to left ankle injury management. Dallas (19–28) hosts Charlotte (20–28) at 8:30 p.m. ET while looking to snap a two-game losing streak. The Hornets enter the matchup […]

LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and Donovan Mitchell might’ve been the names on the marquee, but Jaylon Tyson and Nae’Qwan Tomlin stole the show, as the Cleveland Cavaliers ran away Wednesday with a 129-99 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers at Rocket Arena. And while the young Cavs have been the story of Cleveland’s season thus […]

SCOTTSDALE– When Charles Barkley comments on you, you typically listen. That was exactly the case for Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks. As Barkley said that Brooks should be an all-star for the Suns, it was a statement of pure intent. The latter is having a career year in the Valley of the Sun and seems […]

The Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes are well underway, and the New York Knicks could figure to play a big part in them. Although the rumors surrounding a potential Antetokounmpo trade to the Knicks have swirled — with varying strengths — for a few years, the chatter increased significantly over the offseason. And now that Antetokounmpo, according […]

Whether or not Giannis Antetokounmpo is traded by the Milwaukee Bucks before the NBA trade deadline on Feb. 5 is the biggest question being asked across the league. With one week until the deadline, Giannis’ name continues to be linked to many playoff-contending teams, and it truly appears as if he has played his final […]

The Brooklyn Nets have been the NBA’s worst team since the New Year. Losers of 14 of their last 16 games, the on-court product has bordered on unwatchable at times during the recent stretch. This shouldn’t come as a major surprise during the dog days of a tanking season. While player development is a primary […]

As the NBA trade deadline approaches, Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo continues to draw interest across the league, with new reporting indicating the Philadelphia 76ers are on his radar despite no direct trade talks between the teams. According to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, Antetokounmpo’s interest in Philadelphia is tied to […]

The Atlanta Hawks have a bright future and have set themselves up to make moves if they need to. With Giannis Antetokounmpo looking to be the next big star on the move, the Hawks could put in a bid for him, but as of now, it doesn’t look like they are interested in a deal, […]

In a rematch of the 2025 Western Conference Finals, the shorthanded Oklahoma City Thunder will have starting center Isaiah Hartenstein, who they’ve missed since December, back from injury against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Thunder bounced back from losing two at home with a 104-95 win against the New Orleans Pelicans. Thursday’s matchup against the Timberwolves […]

With the NBA trade deadline one week away from the Feb. 5 cutoff, the Minnesota Timberwolves have emerged as a surprise entrant in the growing sweepstakes for Giannis Antetokounmpo. ESPN insider Brian Windhorst added fuel to the speculation Thursday with a revealing comment about Antetokounmpo’s level of interest in Minnesota. Windhorst addressed the expanding market […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s time with the Milwaukee Bucks is finally coming to a close. With the Bucks reportedly willing to listen to trade offers ahead of the deadline, most NBA teams are working to put together bids for the two-time MVP. The Brooklyn Nets have one of the most enticing packages, should they choose to throw […]

The Phoenix Suns will be facing off against the Detroit Pistons, and they could be getting one of their key players back on the floor. Jalen Green has missed the past two games after only playing four minutes against the Atlanta Hawks last week. It looked as if Green may have tweaked his hamstring again, […]

On Thursday evening, the Denver Nuggets will hit the floor at home for a game against the Brooklyn Nets. Jamal Murray is on the injury report for this game, currently listed as probable with right hamstring inflammation and left hip inflammation. Here’s everything we know about Murray’s injuries and his playing status vs the Nets […]

Earlier this week, Chicago Bulls guard Matas Buzelis rejected an invitation to compete in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest. A move that may come as a surprise to some because of his lineage of viral dunks this season. However, it was a decision wholeheartedly welcomed by head coach Billy Donovan, per Joe Cowley of The […]

On Wednesday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers fell back into the loss column with a 30-point defeat at the hands of the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Lakers got an injury scare early in this game, when superstar Luka Doncic briefly had to exit the contest before ultimately returning. Doncic’s injury, in which he fell onto the […]

With the NBA trade deadline drawing closer, league-wide speculation around Giannis Antetokounmpo has escalated, bringing renewed attention to a previously undisclosed remark involving the New York Knicks and the Milwaukee Bucks star. Michelle Beadle revealed on the latest episode of FanDuel’s Run It Back that Antetokounmpo once openly expressed interest in playing for New York […]

While the San Antonio Spurs made a statement by beating the Oklahoma City Thunder three times in December, Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets are NBA analyst Charles Barkley’s favorite to win this year’s title. Although Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs beat the Rockets and have the second-best record in the Western Conference (32-15), trailing […]

The Atlanta Hawks found themselves in a physical battle with the Boston Celtics, and Onyeka Okongwu caught the short end of the stick, as well as a Jaylen Brown elbow. In the fourth quarter and the Hawks having the lead, Brown was trying to get a shot off to help the Celtics trim down their […]

Recently, the Los Angeles Lakers fell back to Earth with an ugly road loss at the hands of the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night. While the Lakers were able to keep things competitive in the first half, the Cavaliers ultimately pulled away later on, winning the game by 30 points. The blowout nature of the […]

The Chicago Bulls fought tooth and nail against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday. However, it was the heroics of Aaron Nesmith that led the Pacers to a comeback win, 113-110. As a result, the Bulls are now 23-24. After the game, Coby White was asked about the NBA Trade Deadline coming soon on Feb. 5. […]

With the NBA trade deadline approaching, speculation surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo continues to intensify. ESPN insider Brian Windhorst believes that among the teams monitoring the situation, the Golden State Warriors are positioned to present the strongest trade package should the Milwaukee Bucks decide to move their franchise cornerstone. Windhorst addressed the situation Wednesday on NBA Today, […]

Recently, the Minnesota Timberwolves have been up and down, snapping a five-game losing streak earlier this week and now winners of two games in a row. The Timberwolves recently got Anthony Edwards back from a foot injury, and all eyes are on the team as the trade deadline approaches. Now, NBA insider Michael Scotto of […]

The Sacramento Kings will travel to the City of Brotherly Love to face the Philadelphia 76ers, and the NBA injury report has some big names. After a dominant game for Joel Embiid, he, along with Paul George and Russell Westbrook, is all on the Kings-76ers injury report before the teams meet tonight. The report highlights […]

With the NBA trade deadline one week away from the Feb. 5 cutoff, speculation surrounding Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo continues to intensify. As several franchises position themselves for a potential blockbuster move, new reporting suggests the San Antonio Spurs are not among those preparing a serious push. ESPN’s Tim MacMahon detailed San Antonio’s internal […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo seems to be willing to find a new team to play for, and the Milwaukee Bucks are open to finding him a new home. With that report coming out, there have been several teams ready to make a deal to acquire the Bucks’ star. The Miami Heat and New York Knicks were the […]

BOSTON — As the NBA All-Star break nears, the chatter surrounding the potential return of Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum — who suffered a devastating Achilles rupture in May — grows louder and louder. Will he come back this regular season? Can he return in the playoffs? Should he return and risk further injury? No […]

When it comes to the Chicago Bulls, Nikola Vucevic’s future is up in the air. Will he stay or will he be traded?. Recently, the Bulls’ purported plan was to keep Vucevic, who’s on an expiring contract. With the NBA Trade Deadline approaching Feb. 5, it’s still uncertain. However, it’s been reported that Chicago and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers had an awful game in Ohio, falling 129-99 to the Cleveland Cavaliers. In what could have been his last game in Cleveland, LeBron James shared a heartfelt message on his jersey for his mother, Gloria, after the game. LeBron James wrote this message to his mom Gloria on his Lakers jersey: "To Mama […]

The Golden State Warriors could be a team to look out for before the trade deadline, as they may need an upgrade at a few positions to help them for the remainder of the season. The same names have floated around for some weeks, with the biggest one being Giannis Antetokounmpo, as it was recently […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers destroyed the Los Angeles Lakers 129-99 despite Evan Mobley and Darius Garland being unavailable. But before the Cavs won, Luka Dončić left the game briefly due to an injury. After the game, Lakers’ coach JJ Redick blasted the Cavs’ court at Rocket Arena, citing an unsafe playing area, according to The Athletic. […]

The Boston Celtics have been one of the better teams in the Eastern Conference this season, and they’re doing it while Jayson Tatum is sidelined as he continues to rehab from his Achilles injury. Tatum has always left the door open on possibly returning sometime late in the season, but it’s still uncertain if he’ll […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic endured an injury scare during the team’s 129-99 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night. Doncic was able to return to the game after an awkward step on Cleveland’s raised court following a three-point shot that led to the scare. “I kind of got scared. It wasn’t a […]

It would be unfair to deem the New York Knicks’ pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo as “back on,” because of the implication that it had ever stopped. The Milwaukee Bucks are finally ready to listen to offers on their superstar. Nothing is certain through Wednesday regarding a destination or timetable, but one thing is clear with […]

On Wednesday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, guard-forward Aaron Nesmith came up clutch by hitting a go-ahead reverse layup with 13.9 seconds left and later blocking Coby White’s near-rim attempt with 2.9 seconds remaining, leading the Indiana Pacers to a 113-110 comeback win versus the Chicago Bulls. Entering the fourth quarter behind by nine and down […]

Bronny James used to watch in awe as a kid, as his dad, LeBron James, built a legacy with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Now, as fate would have it, they are teammates on the Los Angeles Lakers, with the younger James looking to make a name for himself, even though it feels like an exercise in […]

For years, people have been telling San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama that he is a rare breed. But with his meek personality, Wembanyama probably often shrugged it off. These days, it seems that he has embraced the fact that he is built differently. It has become increasingly clear, especially after Wembanyama dominated the Houston […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James addressed renewed retirement speculation Wednesday night after a lopsided road loss vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers, making it clear he is not viewing the 2025-26 season as a farewell tour by any means. After the Lakers fell 129–99 to the Cavaliers, James was asked about the emotional weight of returning […]

LeBron James looked pensive as he talked to reporters after the Los Angeles Lakers were routed by the Cleveland Cavaliers, 129-99, at Rocket Arena on Wednesday. It spoiled James’ return to his hometown and his latest impressive feat, as the Lakers played listlessly in the second half. James was not his usual self, scoring only […]

Amen Thompson, the Houston Rockets’ super-athletic third-year wing, delivered one of Wednesday night’s defining highlights when he detonated at the rim for an emphatic poster over San Antonio Spurs big man Luke Kornet, a moment that immediately reverberated across the league. The play sent the broadcast into chaos and further underscored Thompson’s growing impact as […]