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On Sunday afternoon, the Milwaukee Bucks probably weren’t expected to win their matchup vs the Phoenix Suns after the news broke that they would be without superstar power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo for the nationally televised afternoon affair. Instead, the Bucks relied on a plethora of strong performances, led by Damian Lillard and Bobby Portis, to […]

It’s been another historic year for LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers. From scoring his 40,000th point to competing in his 20th-consecutive All-Star game, the living legend will be the first to tell you that he’s constantly looking forward with a growth mindset. As far as his footwear goes, he’ll be continuing releases of […]

On Sunday afternoon, star forward Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns saw their record on the 2023-24 NBA season drop to 39-29 with a 140-129 road loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, who were playing without their own superstar in Giannis Antetokounmpo. One of the more surprising things about the loss to the Bucks was the […]

On Sunday afternoon, point guard Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons had a chance to pick up one of their most impressive wins over the season in a tightly-contested affair with the Miami Heat. Cunningham had the ball in his hands–the shot clock turned off–on what should have been the final possession with regulation, and […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are going to have James Harden ready to play on Sunday against the Atlanta Hawks after the star guard was listed as questionable for the game, per Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints. James Harden’s injury status vs. Hawks Harden was initially deemed questionable due to a strained left shoulder. He’s one of […]

On Sunday afternoon, Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks hit the floor to take on Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets in a potential Western Conference playoff preview. Although the Nuggets looked to be on their way to a win late, Irving snatched victory from the jaws of defeat when the Mavericks star hit an […]

On Sunday afternoon, Dallas Mavericks point guard Kyrie Irving hit one of the most impressive game winners you will ever see to lift his team over the reigning NBA champion Denver Nuggets. The Mavericks were actually trailing late in this one before Luka Doncic hit a three-pointer with under a minute left to tie things […]

The Dallas Mavericks are currently fighting for playoff positioning in the Western Conference standings. They’re currently neck and neck with the Sacramento Kings for the sixth seed and avoiding a play-in game. They needed a win on Sunday and Kyrie Irving delivered with a crazy game-winner. Following the shot, Mavericks star Luka Doncic dropped to […]

Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks just showed why they shouldn’t be counted out heading into the postseason. On Sunday, Irving hit a game-winner to propel the Texas-based squad to a 107-105 victory over the Denver Nuggets. Dallas had final possession in the ballgame. With 2.8 seconds remaining, Irving caught a pass on the right […]

In a defining moment, Milwaukee Bucks power forward Bobby Portis delivered an emphatic response to his critics on the court, in what was arguably a career-defining performance against the Phoenix Suns. The resounding game from Portis, who has faced a season punctuated by trade rumors and skepticism, served as a staunch reminder of his value […]

The Detroit Pistons suffered a painful loss in the final possession to the Miami Heat 104-101. With the score tied at 101, center Bam Adebayo knocked down a game-winning triple to propel Miami to victory. Pistons’ head coach Monty Williams expressed his emotion about coming up just short in an intense matchup during his postgame […]

The Milwaukee Bucks decided to scratch star Giannis Antetokounmpo late ahead of their game against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday, in which they won 140-129, and head coach Doc Rivers explained the reasoning behind the move. “It’s not an injury. We’re just concerned a little bit,” Doc Rivers said, via Eric Nehm of The Athletic. […]

The Miami Heat hang on to beat the Detroit Pistons Sunday afternoon to take the season series with a clean sweep off a Bam Adebayo made three-point shot. After going on a four-game losing streak, Miami have now won two straight, both against the Pistons. Bam called game. 💥 pic.twitter.com/m7FMXOngwI — Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) March […]

The Milwaukee Bucks took it to the Phoenix Suns on Sunday after winning the game 140-129. However, Damian Lillard is the talk of the town right now breaking a franchise record with his monster performance. Lillard finished the game with 31 points, 16 assists, and five rebounds. It marks the first time in Bucks history […]

Miami Heat star Duncan Robinson achieved history Sunday afternoon during his team’s game against the Detroit Pistons as he is now the fastest player to drain 1000 three-point shots in NBA history off his first make in the contest. He has done it in 343 games, which broke Philadelphia 76ers forward Buddy Hield’s mark at […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have made regular-season progress every year that Willie Green has been in charge. The coaching staff has seen some turnover, but Green’s consistent message and steady resolve have been credited for leading the locker room through some very challenging situations. Green has dealt with injury-plagued seasons and slow starts yet still […]

The Dallas Mavericks are fighting for a playoff spot and are currently in line to participate in the play-in tournament. However, the franchise may have some difficulties in the final stretch of the regular season due to Josh Green’s ankle injury. When asked about Green, head coach Jason Kidd claims the backup guard could miss […]

The jockeying for playoff positioning is really starting to ramp up in intensity and there is one new development: The New Orleans Pelicans are no longer a running joke in the national media’s most uninformed conversations. The small-market squad is 15-5 over the past 20 games with the locker room’s main attractions are leading the […]

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra gave an interesting update in regards to star Tyler Herro before Sunday afternoon’s rematch as they face the Detroit Pistons. Spoelstra was asked if Herro will be back before the end of the regular season which his response was hopeful according to Ira Winderman of The Sun Sentinel. “That’s […]

The Detroit Pistons will play their fourth straight game on Sunday without rookie forward Ausar Thompson. Detroit’s primary perimeter defender has been battling an undisclosed illness for a little over a week. Head coach Monty Williams had no update on the illness during his pregame presser, confirming that Thompson will not suit up against the […]

Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis is having a career game against the Phoenix Suns, and he just so happens to be mic’d up as well. Amidst an incredible first half, during which he scored 25 points and was a perfect 5-5 on three-pointers, Portis took the time to shout out NBA commentator Hubie Brown, who […]

The New York Knicks came away with a 98-91 win over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday, and Jalen Brunson’s 42-point performance headlined with victory for the Knicks, which sparked some funny comments from Josh Hart, who took a bit of a sarcastic jab at his old Villanova teammate. “He’s our go-to guy. Great that he […]

The Philadelphia 76ers continue to hope that Joel Embiid will be able to make a return during the 2023-24 season. The reigning MVP is working toward it and making some progress in his recovery from his left meniscus injury. Nick Nurse mentioned previously that Embiid did see a doctor recently and has done some work […]

After missing Thursday’s matchup the Oklahoma City Thunder, Luka Doncic seems set to play in the Dallas Mavericks’ showdown with the other team tied at the top of the Western Conference standings. The Slovenian superstar is “expected” to return to the floor against Nikola Jokic and Denver Nuggets on Sunday after initially being listed as […]

The Milwaukee Bucks will be missing their best player against the Phoenix Suns. Though initially expected to play in Sunday’s game, Giannis Antetokounmpo has officially been ruled out of Sunday’s game due to left hamstring tendinopathy, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. 🚨 Giannis Antetokounmpo (hamstring) is OUT for today's Bucks-Suns game, per @wojespn. pic.twitter.com/iAzWOn12m3 — ClutchPoints […]

At least Jayson Tatum has been cleared to play against arguably the worst team in basketball, right? The Boston Celtics will be woefully shorthanded on Sunday in the nation’s capital, set to the face the Washington Wizards without starters Jaylen Brown, Kristaps Porzingis and Derrick White. Like Tatum, Brown was initially listed as questionable to […]

As the Miami Heat prepare for a rematch against the Detroit Pistons Sunday afternoon, they will be without a ton of key players, with one including their featured star in Jimmy Butler. As announced in the 11:30 p.m. (EST) NBA official injury report, Butler is listed as “out” for the contest as he is suffering […]

The San Antonio Spurs and Denver Nuggets set a Moody Center attendance record on Friday. 16,223 fans showed up in Austin, Texas, to watch the NBA’s defending champions face the league’s team from down I-35. Denver took control early and was never truly threatened in the 117-106 outcome. Spurs get warm reception in Austin The […]

When they’re not scoring 40 points on a nightly basis, constantly performing gravity-defying acts with a basketball, and being some of the most athletic humans on the planet, NBA superstars are just like the rest of us. They enjoy the simple pleasures in life, including the love of a canine companion. Phoenix Suns’ Devin Booker […]

Klay Thompson has been playing quite well recently, hasn’t he? The former NBA champion was widely criticized after his awful start to the 2023-24 season. Many called for the Golden State Warriors to let the long-time shooting guard go. However, Steve Kerr instead made the call to move Thompson to the bench instead of letting […]

Continuing their road trip, Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves found themselves taking on the Utah Jazz on Saturday night. In the first of a baseball-styled road series with the Jazz, the Timberwolves flexed their muscles with a convincing 119-100 win over the Western Conference foe. Former Jazz point guard Mike Conley showcased his skill […]

The word on the streets is that the Nike Air Foamposites may be getting their time in the limelight once again. What started as a sneaker phenomenon that saw its own period of dormancy years later, Nike is beginning to once again retro classic iterations of the groundbreaking shoe. For the upcoming 2024 holiday, we’ll […]

The future of the Golden State Warriors is in question. With Stephen Curry nearing the end of his career and Draymond Green and Klay Thompson showing signs of decline, it’s high time Golden State finds their next representatives. The player that most fans look at as the supposed future of the team is star forward […]

The stage appeared set for another classic finish between the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors — who also happen to be neck-and-neck in the West — especially once LeBron James pranced into a corner 3 over Stephen Curry to bring L.A. with four points with 2:07 to go, in front of a star-studded […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry had a night to remember on Saturday against the Los Angeles Lakers, and it was made extra special by tennis legend Novak Djokovic. After leading the Warriors to the epic 128-121 win over the Lakers, Curry had an awesome exchange with Djokovic that led to an iconic swap. But […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ biggest advantage against the Golden State Warriors — Anthony Davis — was compromised as soon as Trayce Jackson-Davis’ elbow connected with AD’s left eye socket at the 2:47 mark of the first quarter. Davis winced through a few possessions before heading to the locker room. He never re-emerged and was ruled […]

NBA fans flock to social media to hate on Commissioner Adam Silver after the rather bizarre ending of the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers’ game on Saturday. The highly-anticipated Warriors-Lakers showdown became quite frustrating to watch in the final minutes when a shot-clock malfunction and replay reviews caused massive delays in the game. […]

What was supposed to be a major clash between the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers with Western Conference seeding implications, instead turned into a referendum on the NBA’s replay policy. A major malfunction with the shot clock in the fourth quarter stopped play for about 16 minutes. Following the game, Warriors head coach […]

The Los Angeles Lakers came into Saturday with a huge game against the Golden State Warriors in terms of potential Western Conference seeding implications. Both teams are jockeying for the final two play-in spots in the West. But perhaps the biggest story in the Lakers vs. Warriors game turned out to be the NBA’s own […]