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After his team beat the Phoenix Suns on Thursday, Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla explained his justification behind attempting to block a Royce O’Neale jumper during a stoppage of play late in the game. Let’s just say Charles Barley is among the many not buying what he was selling. “I would’ve knocked the hell out […]

Jordan Poole and the Washington Wizards are currently nearing the end of what has been a wildly frustrating 2023-24 season. Poole was traded to Washington from the Golden State Warriors this past offseason as part of the larger Chris Paul deal, and although many expected the talented guard to see his numbers skyrocket, the former […]

One of the (very) few bright spots for the Atlanta Hawks this year has been the play of third-year power forward Jalen Johnson, who has blossomed into arguably the team’s second-best player this year behind only Trae Young. Johnson is currently out of the lineup as he deals with an ankle injury, but the former […]

Tragedy struck the Raptors organization this week with the passing of RJ Barrett’s younger brother, Nathan. At this time, details of his death have not been disclosed, only that he passed away on Tuesday of this past week. The Raptors had a game on Friday against the Orlando Magic at home, and prior to tip-off, […]

On Thursday evening, Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics picked up a resounding win over Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns on their home floor of TD Garden. The victory marked the second Celtics’ win vs the Suns in five days’ time, and Brown put together one of the highlights of the season in the […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder may be the best team in the West record-wise, but Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Co. have yet to really earn the respect of many. Count Shaquille O’Neal as one of them, with the NBA legend even recently sharing a bold Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers prediction involving the OKC franchise. […]

Recently, Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat lost their fourth straight game with a defeat at the hands of Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets in a rematch of last year’s NBA Finals. The Heat loss followed defeats to the Dallas Mavericks, Oklahoma City Thunder, and (shockingly) the Washington Wizards, and the stretch of L’s […]

We got the NBA 2K24 2KTV Episode 28 Answers to help you get some VC in-game. For newcomers to NBA 2K, 2KTV is a weekly in-game show hosted by Alexis Morgan and Chris Manning. Overall, the show features a wide variety of content from real player interviews, to fan highlights, and much more. However, we […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Damian Lillard has always been a huge boxing fan. A quick look at his X (formerly Twitter) account where he often reacts to boxing fights proves as much. But when asked on possibly stepping in the ring to fight someone like Jake Paul, who has been the face of celebrity boxing for […]

Recently, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers rolled into Sacramento to take on the Kings as winners of two in a row and looking to make a significant stride up the Western Conference playoff ladder. Instead, James turned in one of the worst performances of his season and the Lakers were blasted by the […]

There’s been rumors surfacing about the time LeBron James left the Miami Heat to go back to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Now, a former teammate claims that Pat Riley was upset with James’ decision. During a guest appearance on Tidal League, former Heat point guard, Norris Cole, opens up about what transpired in Miami after LeBron […]

Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans have been rolling as of late, as the team currently boasts a record of 39-26, good for fifth place in the vaunted Western Conference playoff picture. Williamson has been able to put together the healthiest season of his young career so far in 2023-24, and as a result, […]

2023-24 has turned into somewhat of a lost season for head coach Taylor Jenkins and the Memphis Grizzlies. After struggling to stay afloat during the lengthy suspension of Ja Morant to open up the year, Jenkins’ squad then saw Morant go down with a season-ending injury only a few weeks after his return, and the […]

One of the biggest games of the season to date, thankfully, seems set to feature some of its biggest stars. Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry appears likely to play in Saturday’s pivotal matchup with LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers after missing his team’s last three games with a right ankle injury. The […]

Miami Heat star Kevin Love has always been an advocate for mental health when it comes to every body and especially players in the entire NBA. Just recently, he talked about the importance of strengthening one’s mental health as the Heat unveiled a “Mindfulness Sanctuary” at Miami Jackson High School. According to a press release […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — De’Anthony Melton has missed 29 of the Philadelphia 76ers’ last 34 games as he navigates a lingering back injury. While he still has a lot to work on, the latest update from the Sixers’ 3-and-D guard is that his progress is trending upward. As he looks to get back to the court […]

The NBA’s Executive Vice President and Head of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars was on “The Lowe Podcast” where he talked about the rise of offense in the league and how it can change in the NBA. The spoiler alert from Dumas is that he said there has not been conversation of changing the way referees […]

Prior to Julius Randle and OG Anunoby going down with prolonged injuries at the end of January, the New York Knicks found themselves in a position to contend at the very top of the Eastern Conference standings as the 3-seed. Although they stumbled a little bit, posting a 4-8 record in the month of February, […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are a hard team to figure out on a night-to-night basis but the underlying strategy is pretty straightforward. This team’s potential is capped by the capacity of Zion Williamson to perform at an All-NBA level consistently. Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum can only do so much, as evidenced by their previous […]

The David Griffin-led New Orleans Pelicans front office is starting to develop a reputation for unearthing late second-round or undrafted gems. Herb Jones has been an All-Defense, better than 40% from beyond-the-arc revelation. Naji Marshall and Jose Alvarado provide an energy and attitude rarely found in lottery picks but definitely appreciated in the Crescent City. […]

NBA 2K24 MyTEAM is offering players a chance to get a free Galaxy Opal Allan Houston player item (97 OVR). Instead of paying for packs or boxes, this opportunity allows you to earn a free player item by completing a challenge instead. Overall, it provides a great reason to step back into some 2K and […]

D’Angelo Russell has emerged as the Los Angeles Lakers’ most trusted floor general this season. However, that wasn’t the case last season, with head coach Darvin Ham benching him in the Western Conference Finals in favor of veteran point guard Dennis Schroder, now with the Brooklyn Nets. Ham had a prior relationship with Schroder, having […]

The Phoenix Suns’ “Big 3” with Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal combined for 65 points in their 127-112 loss to the Boston Celtics at TD Garden Thursday. The Celtics, who were without starter Kristaps Porzingis, eclipsed that number with 75 points thanks to 25 3-pointers in the win. The Suns fell to 38-28, […]

Don’t look now, but here come the Houston Rockets. After a season-ending injury to centerpiece Alperen Sengun, it looked like all was lost for the Rockets this season. However, things haven’t fell apart yet. Following a convincing home win against the Washington Wizards, the Rockets reached 31 wins—the first time with at least 30 wins […]

Charles Barkley believes the NBA isn’t penalizing Minnesota Timberwolves’ center Rudy Gobert adequately for his remarks and behaviors against officials. The NBA recently imposed a $100,000 fine on Gobert for “making an inappropriate and unprofessional gesture towards a game official and openly criticizing the officiating.” Rudy Gobert gets a technical foul for making money gestures […]

From Oak Hill Academy to LSU to the Brooklyn Nets, Cam Thomas has never taken the floor wearing any number besides 24. The prolific scoring guard wears it in honor of Kobe Bryant, his favorite player growing up. After spending most of his first two NBA seasons on the bench, Thomas has broken out with […]

There is no doubt that the Miami Heat got arguably the steal of the last NBA draft in Jaime Jaquez Jr. who has been a standout in his first year playing professionally. One player that has noticed the talent of Jaquez on and even off the court has been star Bam Adebayo, the Heat’s captain […]

The Phoenix Suns fell on the road against the Boston Celtics on Thursday night. The game was back and forth for awhile, but the Suns couldn’t hang with the best team in the NBA all night long, and the Celtics ended up winning 127-112. Phoenix was on the doorstep of winning the NBA Finals a […]

Although this season has not gone as the Golden State Warriors had imagined, Jonathan Kuminga has been a bright spot for them. In his third season with the Warriors, Kuminga has truly been one of the league’s best breakout performers. He has started in a career-high 38 games this year, and the 21-year-old is also […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been one of the best teams in the NBA this season, and their backcourt duo of Mike Conley and Anthony Edwards is playing a big role in their success. While Edwards continues his rise to superstardom, Conley has been a steadying force playing alongside him and helping him develop into a […]

In an electrifying sequence of events in the NBA 2K League, Magic Gaming has carved a path of resilience and success, culminating in a remarkable advancement past Heat Check Gaming in the SLAM OPEN 3v3 bracket play. This victory not only marks their entry into the esteemed final four of the tournament but also highlights […]

There is no doubt that it has been a tumultuous season for Portland Trail Blazers star Deandre Ayton, but he’s recently turned it on in a nice stretch of outings that has showed why he was drafted with the No. 1 overall pick in 2018. While there is still the question on consistency, his motivations […]

In a huge move for both college sports and brand partnerships, Stephen Curry’s Curry Brand has signed its first-ever NIL deal with a college athlete, bringing South Carolina women’s basketball standout freshman MiLaysia Fulwiley into its fold. The multi-year agreement not only positions Fulwiley as an ambassador for Curry Brand but also sets her up […]

Kendrick Perkins and JJ Redick seem to be torn on another issue affecting the NBA, this time the coverage of Kevin Durant. JJ Redick took to his podcast Old Man & The Three to criticize how Kevin Durant is perceived in the media, believing that he should be more celebrated for his greatness on the basketball […]

It is looking like when Team USA competes in the 2024 Paris Olympics come this summer, there is a strong possibility that Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving could be on the squad. While it is not official, The Athletic’s NBA insider in Shams Charania was on FanDuel’s show “Run it Back” where he talked about […]

The Dallas Mavericks fell 126-119 on Thursday night to the Oklahoma City Thunder. One of the biggest reasons for this defeat was due to the Mavericks being without superstar Luka Doncic, who sat out this game after suffering a hamstring injury in the team’s 109-99 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night. Luka, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers came close to defeating the Milwaukee Bucks but couldn’t hang on long enough to pull off the upset. The Sixers led by 12 at one point in the first half and led at the start of the fourth quarter but were outscored 34-22 in the final period, losing 114-105 and collecting their […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is no stranger to hot takes and controversy but this time, he might be on the money. In a segment on ‘The Draymond Green Show,’ the 4x NBA champion shared his candid thoughts about San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama, the NBA’s newest rookie sensation. Wembanyama entered the NBA […]

The Chicago Bulls lost at home on Thursday night against the Los Angeles Clippers, 126-111. The Bulls have had trouble finding consistency this season as they have had to deal with a lot of injuries and experiment with a lot of different lineups. Still, they are in line to make the play-in tournament as they […]