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Facing the NBA’s best team feels a bit daunting for the Phoenix Suns, especially without Devin Booker. After the Suns announced Booker would be evaluated in one week for his right groin strain, that week is almost here. Per Kellan Olson of Arizona Sports, the shooting guard has been upgraded to questionable ahead of the […]

Chris Paul has had some time to process his unceremonious exit from the Los Angeles Clippers, and he is ready to move forward. “I’m actually at peace with everything,” the four-time All-NBA First-Team selection told People’s Jordan Greene. Paul also expressed gratitude for the time he is getting to spend with his family, something one […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have been in a tailspin through the first quarter of the 2025-26 NBA season, currently sitting at 6-18 after a recent road loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Recently, the team stirred controversy when they unceremoniously parted ways with point guard Chris Paul, sending him back to Los Angeles while they were […]

As rumors surround the Los Angeles Clippers as the team is going through a horrendous start to the season, there could be conversations that a rebuild needs to be in order, and to tear it down. With the Clippers going through other types of drama, as the whole situation with Chris Paul, one NBA insider […]

The sudden divorce of the Los Angeles Clippers and future Basketball Hall of Fame point guard Chris Paul continues to be the talk of the town in the hoops realm. Arguably the greatest player to ever don a Clippers uniform, Paul appeared to have an acrimonious separation with the Los Angeles franchise, and the reason […]

The Golden State Warriors have gotten off to a lukewarm start to the 2025-26 NBA season, currently sitting at 13-12 after a mostly successful East Coast road trip over the last week. The Warriors got out of the gates strong over the first week of the season but have since fallen back down to Earth, […]

The Orlando Magic are set to face the Miami Heat in an NBA Cup quarterfinals showdown this Tuesday night at the Kia Center in Orlando, but the court’s floor in the arena will not be on-brand. Instead of a court that features a vivid saturated color and an image of a huge NBA Cup trophy […]

Despite Sacramento Kings star Russell Westbrook recording a triple-double, the team still lost 116-105 to the Indiana Pacers on Monday night, losing five of their last six games. As rumors have surrounded the Kings with how dreadful of a start it has been, one player that has been getting trade buzz is star Domantas Sabonis. […]

Traditional numbers don’t tell the full story of Jaren Jackson Jr.’s season so far, but no one in the locker room is worried about those metrics. Tuomas Iisalo is not concerned about the 2023 NBA Defensive Player of the Year’s offensive opportunities diminishing either. The two-time All-Star’s willingness to sacrifice individual production for team success […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been rolling this season, currently sitting at 17-6 after a recent road win over the Philadelphia 76ers. LeBron James turned back the clock in that one, hitting a barrage of clutch jumpers late in the game to help Los Angeles get the win despite an off night from Austin Reaves. […]

Trade momentum around the Indiana Pacers has picked up as the franchise evaluates options to reinforce its frontcourt following the departure of Myles Turner in free agency. The Pacers, who reached the NBA Finals last season before falling to the Oklahoma City Thunder in seven games, have been linked to the Dallas Mavericks in their […]

DALLAS — Cooper Flagg has consistently been listed on the Dallas Mavericks’ injury report with a right thumb splint over the past few weeks, but he’s been available for most of the games. In fact, Flagg has appeared in 24 of Dallas’ 25 contests this season. So, how is Flagg’s thumb injury recovery going? The […]

The Orlando Magic (14-10) enter Tuesday night’s NBA Cup quarterfinals matchup against the Miami Heat (14-10) with clarity on their injury status, and the headline centers on Jalen Suggs’ availability. Despite exiting Sunday afternoon’s 106–100 loss to the New York Knicks with an apparent leg issue, Suggs does not appear on the team’s latest injury […]

With the Miami Heat taking on the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night in the NBA Cup quarterfinals, the team is looking to snap its three-game skid and get out of the current funk it is in. Looking to bounce back after the Heat’s bad loss to the Sacramento Kings last Saturday, there is one aspect […]

Steve Nash indicated he does not expect to pursue another head-coaching opportunity, reflecting on his tenure with the Brooklyn Nets and the evolving demands of the modern NBA. The Hall of Fame guard addressed the topic on the latest episode of Mind The Game while speaking with Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. Nash spent […]

DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg is already establishing himself as a star in the NBA. Still, Flagg has dealt with challenges at the highest level of professional basketball. While speaking to reporters on Tuesday after practice, Flagg revealed the biggest challenge so far in his NBA career. Asked Cooper Flagg about how his […]

The Brooklyn Nets have a Cam Thomas conundrum. Following a 0-7 start with Thomas in the lineup, the Nets are 6-10 over their last 16 games with the guard sidelined. Their offensive efficiency has been unphased, while their defense has improved a whopping 12.6 points per 100 possessions. Without Thomas dominating the ball, the Nets […]

The Indiana Pacers have looked a far cry from the NBA finalists that ran toe to toe with the Oklahoma City Thunder last year. They are currently 14th in the easier Eastern Conference with a 6-18 record and are struggling due to the absence of Tyrese Haliburton and the exit of Myles Turner. However, if […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been on fire to start to the 2025-26 NBA season, currently sitting at 23-1 ahead of this week’s NBA Cup knockout round matchup against the Phoenix Suns. The Thunder have been led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who is currently among the frontrunners to win what would be his second straight MVP […]

At 15-6, the Houston Rockets are off to their best start in eight seasons. But as super as it has been, their kryptonite has emerged: navigating the second night of a back-to-back without Steven Adams. Houston became the final team in the NBA to play a back-to-back, doing so for the first time on Dec. […]

As the NBA’s marathon schedule grinds on, the depth of a roster is often what separates playoff contenders from the pack. However, managing rotational minutes can be a persistent headache for any coach. Thankfully for the drama-free Memphis Grizzlies, Tuomas Iisalo’s remedy has emerged in the form of a hungry second unit that is tilting […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green appeared to take aim at three-time Slam Dunk Contest champion Mac McClung while discussing his lack of enthusiasm for the event during the latest episode of The Draymond Green Show. Green was asked to name his dream dunk contest lineup for the 2026 All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles but […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ 112–108 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday pushed LeBron James to 1,015 career victories and into the No. 2 spot on the NBA’s all-time list. Yet the milestone didn’t overshadow a revelation that stunned fans. The 21x All-Star said his most complete season didn’t come with the Miami Heat superteam […]

Toronto Raptors starting point guard Immanuel Quickley has been a late addition to the team’s injury report ahead of Tuesday night’s NBA Cup knockout game against the New York Knicks. Quickley, who has been added to the injury report with an undisclosed illness, is officially questionable to play in Tuesday’s NBA Cup game. Whether or […]

The New Orleans Pelicans got an epic performance from big man Derik Queen on Monday. Queen posted a triple-double, leading his team in a close loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Following the game, Queen had a message to his doubters. “It means a lot. It’s pretty good for a person that didn’t have a […]

The NBA trade deadline is approaching, and the Brooklyn Nets are at the center of leaguewide speculation. With an NBA-high $15.2 million in cap space, the rebuilding squad could once again be a dumping ground for unwanted contracts across the league. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, rival teams are eyeing Brooklyn as a trade partner […]

With the drama that is going on with the Los Angeles Clippers regarding the team’s dreadful start to the season, to recent news regarding Chris Paul being sent home in his final season, the basketball world is wondering what the franchise does now. As the rumors around the Clippers will continue throughout the season, there […]

On Tuesday evening, the New York Knicks will hit the road to take on the Toronto Raptors in the knockout round of the NBA Cup, with the winner moving on to Las Vegas this weekend. Big man Karl-Anthony Towns is on the injury report for the Knicks, currently listed as questionable with left calf tightness. […]

The Atlanta Hawks finally have a bright turn in their season, and much of it centers on Trae Young’s return from injury. His sprained MCL on Oct. 29 created a long stretch of uncertainty, and the injury return timeline has grown into one of the league’s most-watched stories. Young’s injury pushed the Hawks to adapt […]

Class of 2025’s Derik Queen has been a surprise success for the New Orleans Pelicans, averaging 12.9 points, 6.4 rebounds and 3.9 assists thus far despite being only the 13th pick from the draft. Against the San Antonio Spurs, despite his team losing 135-132, Queen recorded his best-ever performance in the NBA, joining an exclusive […]

After the Golden State Warriors’ win over the Chicago Bulls on Sunday, 123-91, the team looks for three straight wins on Friday against the Minnesota Timberwolves, with both opponents sharing one similarity: being former teams of Jimmy Butler. As Butler has been getting praise from everyone around the Warriors, there is no doubt a narrative […]

Jaylen Brown is one of the best wing players in the entire NBA, and he is proving such this season for the Boston Celtics with Jayson Tatum out of the equation. As the Celtics’ lead option, Brown has led his team to a 15-9 record past the quarter mark of the season, and he has […]

To some people’s surprise, the Phoenix Suns will be in the NBA Cup quarterfinals on Wednesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the best team in the NBA. Even with a 23-1 record, it’s not seeming to phase the Suns, and specifically Collin Gillespie. While Devin Booker remains sidelined for the Suns with a groin injury, […]

While the Indiana Pacers try to stay competitive in the Eastern Conference, they’ll have to continue doing so without star Tyrese Haliburton. The Pacers guard is expected to miss the entire 2025-26 season following an Achilles tear in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals. But that also opened a new door for Haliburton with […]

The Brooklyn Nets are taking advantage of an unusual five-day, midseason layoff to get their rookies added reps. After failing to advance to the knockout rounds of the NBA Cup, the Nets won’t be back in action until Friday. The team assigned rookies Drake Powell and Ben Saraf to their G League affiliate, the Long […]

At the moment, the Los Angeles Lakers are second in the Western Conference with a 17-6 record. Their latest victory came against the Philadelphia 76ers 112-108 on Sunday. However, LeBron James’ longtime friend and agent, Rich Paul, said the Lakers don’t have what it takes to go far in the playoffs, per the Game Over […]

The Dallas Mavericks have suddenly won four of their past five games. Nevertheless, Anthony Davis and Klay Thompson are among the Mavs who have been mentioned in trade rumors. Davis, Thompson, Daniel Gafford and D’Angelo Russell were discussed in the latest trade rumors, with Shams Charania of ESPN reporting on the subject. “The Mavericks are […]

With the Los Angeles Lakers being led by superstar LeBron James, there is still speculation in the basketball world about the possibility that the 40-year-old will be traded during the season. As fans will go crazy thinking about James’ future with the Lakers, his agent, Rich Paul, would give a straightforward answer on the chances […]

There continues to be NBA trade rumors about Dallas Mavericks big man Anthony Davis. The Detroit Pistons, along with the Atlanta Hawks and Toronto Raptors are expected to be Davis trade suitors, per ESPN. “The Mavericks are open to exploring the trade markets for Davis, center Daniel Gafford and guards Klay Thompson and D’Angelo Russell, sources said,” ESPN’s […]