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It has been a tumultuous season for the Miami Heat to say the least as they are currently in the home stretch of year ahead of a crucial matchup against the Denver Nuggets Wednesday night. It’s important for a lot of reasons as despite every game being a must-win because of seeding, the team hasn’t […]

D’Angelo Russell has been treated as the scapegoat for the Los Angeles Lakers ever since he was reacquired by the team at the 2023 NBA trade deadline. While things did not necessarily go as planned for Russell last season in terms of getting benched in the postseason, the 28-year-old guard has really turned things around […]

The Miami Heat are heading into a crucial Wednesday night matchup against the Denver Nuggets in an NBA Finals rematch where the injury report contains key players such as Tyler Herro, Kevin Love, and even featured star Jimmy Butler. These two teams faced off on Feb. 29 where the Nuggets hosted the Heat and got […]

The Miami Heat have a huge matchup to say the least Wednesday night as they have another NBA Finals rematch against the Denver Nuggets, this time inside the Kaseya Center. On Feb. 29, the Nuggets would get another one on the Heat, but now they look for revenge as star Jaime Jaquez Jr. talks about […]

With multiple players resting or injured heading into the second leg of a back-to-back, the Boston Celtics needed some extra help on Tuesday night versus the Utah Jazz. Guard Derrick White stepped up to the plate and delivered during Boston’s 123-107 win—and he even called his shot beforehand. Prior to Boston’s 51st win of the […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas feels he should be getting more Most Improved Player consideration amid a breakout campaign. After praising the third-year guard’s developing skillset following Brooklyn’s last win, interim head coach Kevin Ollie feels the same. “I definitely [think he should be in the running],” Ollie said. “Seeing his growth… What he did […]

The Sacramento Kings are still in the mix to make the playoffs outright, as they currently sit just half a game back of the Phoenix Suns for the sixth spot in the Western Conference standings. It looks like the Kings are finding their groove, if their 129-94 demolition of the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night […]

The Houston Rockets bothered Victor Wembanyama into his worst offensive performance since… the last time the Spurs faced the Rockets. Exactly a week after losing to Houston in a game Wemby scored 10 while tweaking his right ankle, the generational prospect scored 13 points on Tuesday in a 103-101 loss. When the two met in […]

NEW YORK — Tyrese Maxey made his return from a four-game absence in the Philadelphia 76ers’ 106-79 loss to the New York Knicks. Although the Sixers lost in blowout fashion, getting Maxey healthy again after suffering a concussion was a huge development. “I felt pretty good,” Maxey said of returning from his first-ever concussion. “I […]

On Tuesday night, the Sacramento Kings were in for a tough matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks to try and get back to winning ways after their disappointing defeat against the Houston Rockets on Sunday. But it didn’t seem like the Kings had much difficulty dispatching the Bucks, thanks in large part to Domantas Sabonis’ dominance. […]

The Phoenix Suns were able to compete against the Boston Celtics without their best player, Devin Booker. The two teams will have a rematch on Thursday at TD Garden, where the 27-year-old franchise player previously had a 70-point game. Booker is averaging the sixth-most points (27.5) in the league. He has also improved playmaking, averaging […]

On Tuesday night, the moribund Washington Wizards, who entered their clash against the Memphis Grizzlies with an 11-53 record, had a golden chance to claim a rare victory. After all, the Grizzlies, which already were injury-riddled in recent months, were without Jaren Jackson Jr., the last man standing among the team’s best players. However, the […]

James Harden has been dealing with a shoulder injury but still played in the Los Angeles Clippers’ 118-100 loss against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday. Harden scored 12 points and dished out seven assists in the defeat. When asked about potentially taking a game or two off due to the injury, Harden responded with a […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have looked lost at times without Kawhi Leonard this season, and that may really be put to test as they embark on a tough two-game road trip. Leonard left Tuesday night’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves with thoracic spasms — otherwise known as back spasms. The six-time NBA All-Star left the […]

Lionel Messi has emerged as the most marketable athlete in the world, surpassing basketball icon LeBron James, according to the latest rankings from SportsPro’s 50 Most Marketable (50MM) list, reported by GOAL. Michael Long, editorial director at SportsPro, shared insights on Messi’s rise to the top during an episode of the Footballco Business Podcast. “It’s […]

On Tuesday night, it didn’t look like the Minnesota Timberwolves brought in enough energy to snap their two-game losing streak in a road game against the Los Angeles Clippers. They started off sloppily, going down by as many as 22 points in the first half. But Anthony Edwards took it upon himself to snap the […]

The Milwaukee Bucks certainly wish they can get a do-over of their horrific performance on Tuesday night against the Sacramento Kings. They got blown out of the water, 129-94, in a game that wasn’t very competitive for much of its duration. Nevertheless, even during low points, there are glimmers that are worth holding onto. In […]

Could the Minnesota Timberwolves won the battle but lost the war against the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night? The Timberwolves may have pulled off a statement 118-100 victory over the Clippers despite going down by as many as 22 points earlier in the contest, but Rudy Gobert had to exit the game early, clutching […]

On Sunday night, fans of the Houston Rockets mourned the fact that Alperen Sengun’s 2023-24 season appears to be over after Sengun sustained a severely sprained ankle and a bone bruise to his knee after a hard fall in the dying embers of their 112-104 win over the Sacramento Kings. Sengun has been on quite […]

Chicken Little might as well be running through the Crypto.com Arena because it probably feels like the sky is falling for all the Los Angeles Clippers fans in attendance and watching from home. Their biggest nightmare is becoming a reality. Kawhi Leonard is hurt, was ruled out during Tuesday’s 118-100 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have become one of the league’s most feared teams, and it’s thanks in large part to the continued MVP-caliber play of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. On Tuesday night, despite the Thunder’s 121-111 defeat to the Indiana Pacers, Gilgeous-Alexander was his usual best self, putting up 30 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists while […]

One of the downsides of being a professional athlete is enduring the backlash that follows after a bad game. From criticisms to overblown hate messages, a quiet performance could lead to angry reactions among fans. Such was the case for Tobias Harris on Tuesday night. With an injured Joel Embiid sidelined, Harris was one of […]

No other team in NBA history has been hit hard by the injury bug than the 2023-24 Memphis Grizzlies. Even the replacements for their injury replacements have gotten injured, prompting them to scour the depths of the G-League and of free agency just so they could field an official active roster. But some of the […]

NEW YORK — In the Philadelphia 76ers’ third blowout loss to the New York Knicks this season, Tobias Harris hit a new low. It’s another low point for the veteran forward in a stretch of several weeks where it feels like he can hardly string together two decent games, let alone strong performances. In 26 […]

The LA Clippers came into Tuesday night’s contest against the Minnesota Timberwolves close to 100 percent healthy, but they’ll leave it with some injury concern regarding star Kawhi Leonard. Leonard, who came into the game with left groin soreness, left the game at the end of the first quarter and was ruled out at halftime […]

The New York Knicks blew out the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday at Madison Square Garden, avenging a frustrating defeat to this same Joel Embiid-less team two days ago in the City of Bortherly Love with a 106-79 victory. OG Anunoby’s return from six weeks on the shelf while recovering from elbow surgery was the highlight […]

The New York Knicks have needed Josh Hart to step up amid injuries to a few of the team’s key players, including Julius Randle, the man who made All-NBA Third Team last season, and OG Anunoby, the 3 and D extraordinaire that has elevated New York to a higher stratosphere of contending teams. Even with […]

The New York Knicks have been one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference this season, and they just got a major boost this week with the return of OG Anunoby who had been out of the lineup due to injury. But a big part of the Knicks success this season has been the […]

Legendary NBA point guard Isiah Thomas joined star Draymond Green on the Golden State Warriors forward’s podcast, ‘The Draymond Green Show’ on Tuesday. During his appearance, Thomas had a shocking take on the Warriors and their acquisition of Kevin Durant: "Kevin Durant comes that summer [to the Warriors] and really saves y'all basketball legacy… If […]

Caitlin Clark is the biggest name in college basketball right now with fans lining up in droves to watch her play. With her incredible offensive game and ability to shoot from anywhere on the court, it’s not surprising that Caitlin Clark has drawn comparisons to Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry. During a recent appearance […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (36-29) and New York Knicks (38-27) played each other again in Madison Square Garden. The Sixers got blown out of the water, losing 106-79. Let’s break down the Sixers and Knicks’ rematch. 76ers player notes: Tyrese Maxey: 17 points, 2 rebounds, 4 assists, 6-14 FG shooting Maxey made his return from a […]

John Wall is one of the most electric talents to ever play in the NBA. He established himself with the Washington Wizards and last played for the Los Angeles Clippers during the 2022-23 season. However, things were not always easy for him. The star point guard opened up about his mental health struggles on a […]

The Golden State Warriors have been without Stephen Curry for the past two games now. The superstar injured his ankle during the team’s outing against the Chicago Bulls last Thursday. Fortunately for Curry and the Warriors fandom, it looks like positive news looms on the horizon. Giving a recent update on the Willard and Dibs […]

The San Antonio Spurs may be one of the bottom dwellers in the Western Conference this season, but fans have reason for optimism. There hasn’t been a rookie with as much hype and potential as the Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama, since LeBron James. Wembanyama has so far lived up to his hype and is the overwhelming […]

The Houston Rockets have gotten strong play in recent months from rising star center Alperen Sengun, but the injury bug has become a recent concern for the talented big man. His situation has prompted a strong take from Coach Ime Udoka as the Rockets head down the stretch run of an up-and-down season. Sengun’s injury […]

Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics have bounced back from a rare two-game losing streak last week, now winners of two games in a row on their Western Conference road trip over the Phoenix Suns and then the Portland Trail Blazers. With the win over the Blazers, the Celtics became the first team to hit […]

The Orlando Magic are the surprise team of the season. After several years of futility, the Magic are not only firmly in the playoff picture in the Eastern Conference, but fighting for a top four seed and homecourt advantage in the first round. They Magic recently signed head coach Jamahl Mosley to a contract extension […]

When John Wall was playing at Kentucky basketball, he was one of the best players in college hoops. He was then drafted by the Washington Wizards, and he had a lot of successful seasons there. After his time was up in Washington, Wall played for the Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Clippers. He doesn’t […]

After looking unstoppable during the month of January and in the early portion of February, the Los Angeles Clippers have slowed down a lot since the All-Star break. Over their last 10 games, the Clippers have posted a .500 record due to Kawhi Leonard and Paul George missing games due to injury. Now, both superstars […]