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Is Ben Simmons’ NBA career over? It’s a legitimate question to ask after the Brooklyn Nets shut him down for the second straight season due to a back injury. Following the 2023-24 campaign, the former No. 1 pick will have appeared in 57 of 254 possible games over the last three seasons. When on the […]

The Portland Trail Blazers could be without a key scorer when the take on the Chicago Bulls on Monday. Blazers forward Jerami Grant is listed as doubtful with his lingering hamstring strain. Grant has missed three straight games for the Blazers, and six out of the team’s last seven. He initially suffered the injury against […]

New Philadelphia 76ers center Kai Jones made a return to the NBA after an ugly exit from the Charlotte Hornets. After signing a 10-day contract with the Sixers and playing in two games for their G League affiliate, he shed some light on what happened between him and his former team. In an interview with […]

Year after year, LeBron James boasts some of the most popular and widely-worn signature sneakers in the league and through year 21, the story remains the same. He’s been the driving force for the Los Angeles Lakers all season and he’s been getting it done in the latest Nike LeBron 21. In the coming months, […]

The New York Knicks are getting back to what made them special in January. With the return of OG Anunoby and the brilliant play of Jalen Brunson, New York seems destined to make a deep postseason run. But their Eastern Conference competition isn’t going to simply roll over. Thankfully, a number of their competitors have […]

The NBA GOAT discussion is one that has become more and more prevalent due to the continued success of LeBron James. While many folks believe it’s a two-horse race between him and Michael Jordan, some players, such as Kevin Durant, believe they should be in the conversation as well. According to Paul Pierce, though, there’s […]

The New Orleans Pelicans will be a team to watch ahead of the NBA playoffs as the contenders start to separate from the pretenders. The Boston Celtics are running away from the Eastern Conference’s middle class, with only the Milwaukee Bucks within 10 games. Meanwhile, The Oklahoma City Thunder, Denver Nuggets, and Minnesota Timberwolves have […]

Under four weeks remain in the regular season. This leaves little time for championship hopefuls to work out some of their problems and be prepared for the start of the playoffs. For the Los Angeles Clippers and Phoenix Suns, some of their flaws are starting to come to light, resulting in their descent in the […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and JJ Redick are launching a podcast, Mind the Game, with the first episode set to debut on Tuesday. The Athletic first reported the collaboration. The episodes will be comprised of extensive basketball-centric conversations over wine, featuring LeBron, Redick, and LeBron’s business partner (and co-host of The Shop), Maverick […]

The Miami Heat are optimistic that Jimmy Butler can return to the floor Monday night for a clash with the Philadelphia 76ers after he was upgraded to questionable on Miami’s latest injury report, per Ira Winderman. Butler missed Sunday’s win over the Detroit Pistons due to a foot injury. The Heat barely survived against a […]

The NBA is all about pushing the pace nowadays. Gone are the days of slow, grind-it-out offenses. Now, even the “slowest” teams far outpace the teams of yesteryear. One team, though, plays the fastest out of everyone in the league: the Indiana Pacers. Led by breakout star Tyrese Haliburton, Indy’s offense has reached heights that […]

Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans looked like they were on the cusp of breaking into the Western Conference’s top four when they made some noise in the NBA In-Season Tournament. After all, the Pelicans won a group with the likes of the reigning champion Denver Nuggets, Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Clippers, and even […]

Stephen A. Smith of ESPN was asked if Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving or Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray are the “scarier” duo following the Dallas Mavericks’ 107-105 victory over the Denver Nuggets Sunday. Smith chose the Mavs star-studded duo, but there is a catch. “I’m gonna go with Kyrie [Irving] and Luka [Doncic] the […]

The New York Knicks will not have one of their best weapons on the floor when they take on Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco this Monday night. Anunoby has been ruled out for the marquee showdown against the Dubs, as noted by Tommy Beer. “The Knicks have ruled out OG […]

After a long and stressful season, the Kansas City Chiefs are putting their feet up and relaxing. They completed a successful title defense, and their players are now relaxing. Patrick Mahomes, for example, visited the Dallas Mavericks’ home game against the Denver Nuggets. During the game, Patrick Mahomes and Mavs star Luka Doncic met up […]

Boston Celtics forward Sam Hauser was on the verge of NBA history on Sunday night. With 7:53 remaining in the third quarter against the Washington Wizards, he had a career-high 30 points via 10 triples. Unfortunately, his 3-point count would end there, as Hauser twisted his ankle near the Washington bench and never returned. The […]

Jake Paul is a headline-grabbing machine unto himself, so he knows what showmanship is like as it is a characteristic that courses through his veins. Making an appearance on Thanasis Antetokounmpo’s “Thanalysis” podcast, Paul revealed which NBA players he saw provided him the most entertainment value. Paul’s two most prominent choices were Dallas Mavericks star […]

The NBA world was in a frenzy following Kyrie Irving’s game winner over Nikola Jokic to lift the Dallas Mavericks over the defending champion Denver Nuggets. In the same breath, Kyrie Irving announced that he will be furthering his partnership with sneaker marketplace KICKS CREW to re-release his increasingly popular signature sneaker, the ANTA KAI […]

Kyrie Irving found the bottom of the net on an incredible left-handed game-winning shot to give the Dallas Mavericks a 107-105 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Sunday. It was a huge victory for Dallas, as the Mavs are now tied for sixth place in the Western Conference. Irving’s heroics are not anything new, and […]

Victor Wembanyama put up another stat line that registers as a once-in-a-season night – for players special enough to produce them. Yet, these sorts of performances are becoming far from rare for the generational talent. Wemby scored 33 points, grabbed 15 rebounds, blocked seven shots and dished out seven assists in a 122-115 overtime victory […]

The LA Clippers dropped their fourth game in the last five with Sunday night’s loss against the Atlanta Hawks. Kawhi Leonard and Paul George’s ballclub is now in danger of slipping out of a top-four seed in the Western Conference. The Clippers lost by a score of 110-93 for their 11th loss at home and […]

The Western Conference is still brimming with excitement as we near the final stretch of the regular season. There is a tight race at the top for the No. 1 seed and a tense, desperate battle to avoid the NBA Play-In Tournament in the back half of the standings. Amid all the chaos and shuffling, […]

The Orlando Magic secured another win against the Toronto Raptors on Sunday, completing a season series sweep with a 111-96 victory. This game, following a win in their first of the two weekend meetings, highlighted the exceptional performance of Paolo Banchero, whose outstanding play has been pivotal for the Magic this season. Jamahl Mosley lauds […]

How good can Victor Wembanyama be? A player’s rookie season should be his worst… and yet the San Antonio Spurs sensation is out here breaking records (and minds) left and right. His most recent exploits saw Wemby record a monster statline: 33 points on over 50% shooting, 15 rebounds, seven assists, and seven (!!!) blocks. […]

In an impressive display of defensive capability, the Orlando Magic completed their season series sweep against the Toronto Raptors with a commanding 111-96 victory this weekend. This win, following a nail-biter on Friday night, was a testament to Orlando’s adjustments and their unwavering commitment to a defensive identity that has defined their season. Paolo Banchero […]

The Dallas Mavericks won a close one on Sunday. Due to a game-winning buzzer-beater by Kyrie Irving, the Mavericks edged out the Denver Nuggets, 107-105. Interestingly, Irving’s shot wasn’t the usual type of game-winner one would expect from him. It was no jump shot, nor was it a layup either. Instead, Uncle Drew downed the […]

Victor Wembanyama being a rare breed is an understatement. Gregg Popovich’s mentee in the San Antonio Spurs system entered the league as a contender for the Defensive Player of the Year award while also racking up big numbers on offense. He once again unleashed the alien inside against the Brooklyn Nets. His outing even notched […]

Kobe Bryant’s first-ever championship ring is up for auction, but before the Black Mamba diehards protest the fact that it’s up for sale, there’s one thing they need to know: it was an extra copy of Kobe’s championship ring. The ring, which is up for auction at Goldin, is a player-issued ring given by Bryant […]

Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets saw their five-game undefeated streak painfully come to an end on Sunday, as Kyrie Irving went full Kyrie Irving to deliver the victory for the Dallas Mavericks. With the game tied at 105-105, Irvin got the inbound pass from the sidelines and attracted the attention of Jokic, who gave […]

There was no shortage of Brooklyn Nets blunders during their 122-115 overtime loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday. However, none was more puzzling than interim head coach Kevin Ollie’s handling of their final possession. Trailing 118-115 with 20 seconds remaining in overtime, Ollie called timeout to draw up a play. Five players emerged […]

On Sunday evening, the rookie Gradey Dick and the Toronto Raptors hit the road to take on the Orlando Magic in a matchup of two Eastern Conference opponents. In this instance, it was the Magic who got the better of Toronto, as Orlando was led by 29 points from star second-year player Paolo Banchero, and […]

On Sunday afternoon, Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving snatched victory from the jaws of his defeats with a game-winning buzzer beater against Nikola Jokic and the reigning NBA champion Denver Nuggets. With just under three seconds remaining, Irving caught an inbounds pass and immediately found himself flanked by Jokic, so the Mavericks star switched the […]

Just when you thought you’d seen everything that Kyrie Irving could do on the court, he came up with another that blew people’s minds away. Of course, we are talking about the game-winning shot he drained in the face of Denver Nuggets star big man Nikola Jokic to give the Dallas Mavericks the 107-105 win […]

The 2023-24 Boston Celtics have been historically great. The 2023-24 Washington Wizards have been historically bad. When these two squads met on St. Patrick’s Day, something crazy was bound to happen. Although they were down three starters on Sunday night, the C’s prevailed 130-104 in record-breaking fashion. Boston sharpshooter Sam Hauser hit a career-high 10 […]

On Sunday afternoon, Kyrie Irving, Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks picked up an epic victory over Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets in a nationally-televised affair from Dallas. The Mavericks actually found themselves trailing late in this one, before Doncic hit a clutch three to tie things up with under 30 seconds to go, […]

Patrick Mahomes is used to making plays that makes fans stand up and take notice. He has delivered three Super Bowl titles in his career with the Kansas City Chiefs and has already been recognized as one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history. Mahomes is more than just an NFL superstar — he is […]

The Phoenix Suns fell short against the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday, 140-129. Without Giannis Antetokounmpo around, the Bucks turned to three-point shooting as their primary weapon, sinking a total of 24 threes to down the Suns. Following the game, Phoenix forward Kevin Durant touched on the topic, explaining how Milwaukee played with confidence due to […]

Depth was big concern for the Boston Celtics entering the season. Joe Mazzulla had to part ways with Marcus Smart, Malcolm Brogdon, and Robert Williams in the offseason. This meant that someone else from the Jayson Tatum-led squad had to step up. Against the Washington Wizards and a couple of occasions throughout the season, that […]

On Sunday evening, Domantas Sabonis and the Sacramento Kings suffered a disappointing setback with a 98-91 home loss to the Sacramento Kings. The Kings and the Knicks entered this game with similar records, but it was New York’s Tom Thibodeau-orchestrated defense that ultimately got the better of Sabonis and his teammates, who saw their record […]