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Love is in the air! Bronny James showed some love to his girlfriend Parker Whitfield via social media over the weekend. The Los Angeles Lakers player is currently on the road and expressed how much he wants to be near her again. “I miss my baby,” Bronny wrote on his Instagram Story over a photo […]

The Nike Dunk continues to hold its place in streetwear culture as one of the most popular and timeless silhouettes the sneaker giant has ever released. Creating crossovers from basketball to skateboarding and from fashion to pop culture, the Nike Dunk Low will return in its latest form as an homage to the reigning NBA […]

Brooklyn Nets forward Noah Clowney was a late scratch Monday vs. the Memphis Grizzlies due to hip soreness. The 2023 first-round pick sustained the injury during the final minute of Sunday’s 106-92 loss to the Detroit Pistons. “He had an MRI this morning. It was clean, everything clear,” head coach Jordi Fernandez said. “But he’s […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are amid the best start to the regular season in franchise history and finished first in NBA.com’s latest Power Rankings. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and Jalen Williams led the Thunder to a Western Conference-leading 6-0 record. Beating teams such as the Los Angeles Clippers, Portland Trail Blazers, and the Denver Nuggets, […]

Before the Miami Heat took on the Sacramento Kings Monday, head coach Erik Spoelstra spoke about his time with Team USA this past summer in the Paris Olympics and about the performances of stars Bam Adebayo and Nikola Jovic. While Spoelstra and Adebayo were on the gold medal-winning USA team, Jovic achieved a bronze medal […]

The Golden State Warriors still aren’t quite back at full strength. De’Anthony Melton remains sidelined on Monday in the nation’s capital, dealing with nagging low back pain that caused him to miss most of last season with the Philadelphia 76ers and reared its ugly head again in mid-October amid the Warriors’ exhibition slate. Golden State […]

Trae Young has started the season off strong, as he’s had to carry the load with several injuries to the team. Carrying the load means producing a lot of stats, and that’s what Young is doing in scoring, but also assists. Through three weeks, Young is leading the NBA in assists with 82, while the […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo is sidelined heading into the second NBA regular season matchup between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Milwaukee Bucks. Antetokounmpo was ruled as a game-time decision earlier in the day, but the Greek Freak was ultimately ruled out due to a right adductor injury. The Bucks’ loss is the Cavs’ gain for a team trying […]

With Halloween already behind us, Christmas will be right around the corner and brands will be scrambling to release their newest creations just in time for the holiday season. It’s been “scary hours” so far for the 5-1 Phoenix Suns as Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, and company will look to bring the long-awaited first NBA […]

The 2024 United States of America Presidential Election cycle is winding down but that just means more people are speaking up. National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) President and New Orleans Pelicans combo-guard CJ McCollum knows the power of the NBA platform on offer. The respected Pelicans veteran used that platform to send a non-partisan, civic-minded […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have more insult to their injuries, as Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss his first game of the season with a right adductor strain, according to the Bucks. Antetokounmpo landed on the injury report heading into Monday’s game but this is the final word from the team. They’re currently 1-5 and are facing off […]

There is no way to project who is going to win the 2024-25 NBA MVP award after just two weeks. Injuries occur over the course of the entire season, and until 2025 begins, there is really no telling which teams will be a lock to make the playoffs. Just because players get off to fast […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum recently revealed a surprising reaction to the Celtics’ 2017 signing of All-Star forward Gordon Hayward, sparking new conversations about his early career with the team. Speaking on the “Club520podcast,” hosted by former NBA player Jeff Teague, Brandon Hendricks, and SBWells, Tatum shared that he initially questioned his future in Boston […]

Making it to the NBA isn’t always an easy feat. However, some players embarked on a journey that’s inspiring at best. As a result, it isn’t surprising how Hollywood takes advantage of these stories to showcase them on the big screens. While some NBA players can act, there are some cases when the production team […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have been banged up to start the season, but Ja Morant’s return to form has seemingly righted the ship. However, Taylor Jenkins giving Jaylen Wells and Zach Edey room to grow on the court is already paying dividends as well. Wells has been outstanding in some huge, game-changing moments on both ends […]

During a special appearance on the Club 520 Podcast, Boston Celtics all-star Jayson Tatum revealed his team’s toughest matchup in the 2024 NBA Playoffs. “The (Indiana) Pacers was the hardest series that we had last year,” Tatum said. “Just like how fast they play, they would sub in 3 people at a time. T. J. […]

The Orlando Magic have received a much-needed boost to their frontcourt as they prepare to face the undefeated Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night. According to Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel, the Magic have listed starting center Wendell Carter Jr. as out for the game due to a left foot plantar fascia strain. In […]

Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Alex Ducas disagrees with Draymond Green, and he isn’t the only one, as the Thunder’s longest-tenured player, Lu Dort, responded to Green’s take on his team’s celebratory postgame interviews. On Monday afternoon, the starting guard addressed Draymond ahead of Oklahoma City’s matchup against the Orlando Magic. Despite Green’s view that Thunder […]

NBA superstar Jayson Tatum, already an early favorite for MVP, may bleed Boston Celtics’ green and gold after spending eight seasons with the club, but every player grows up with a favorite player and team. While on the Club 520 Podcast with Jeff Teague, Tatum recalled how he grew up being a Kobe Bryant fan […]

The Orlando Magic have faced a series of setbacks in recent days, from dropping back-to-back games to dipping below .500 with a 3-4 record. The losses, including Sunday night’s 108-85 defeat to the Dallas Mavericks, have compounded with the extended absence of star forward Paolo Banchero and the potential loss of Wendell Carter Jr. Yet, […]

The NBA slate of games looks a little different on Monday, Nov. 4, than it normally does. All 30 NBA teams will be in action, but all 15 games taking place will be at different times. The NBA is staggering each game 15 minutes apart, with the first game starting at 7 p.m. ET, and […]

The Orlando Magic are currently grappling with back-to-back losses and struggling to adjust without key player Paolo Banchero, who remains sidelined for several weeks. Adding to the team’s challenges, starting center Wendell Carter Jr. also faces an uncertain future after suffering a recent injury, further impacting the Magic’s depth. Despite these setbacks, Magic head coach […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green doesn’t like the Oklahoma City Thunder’s postgame tradition. After every Oklahoma City win, teammates will surround their walk-off interviewee. Green deems the Thunder tradition immature, which caught the attention of undrafted two-way forward Alex Ducas, who addressed Green at G League’s Media Day on Monday. The Thunder’s G League […]

Even with the departure of four-time NBA Champion and Bay Area icon Klay Thompson, the Golden State Warriors enter the 2024-25 season with renewed hopes that this franchise that has won four of the last ten NBA Titles can once again contend for the sport’s biggest prize. Reasons for hope range from Stephen Curry’s continued […]

After just six games in the 2024-2025 season, Klay Thompson is already loving his new life with the Dallas Mavericks. The veteran guard shared his excitement to be teammates with Luka Doncic on social media in a post that was taken cryptically by fans. Thompson posted a Facebook photo of him and Doncic embracing each […]

Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley has issued a challenge to second-year guard Jett Howard, pushing the young player to step up his defensive game as the team navigates a difficult stretch. The Magic’s recent 108-85 loss to the Dallas Mavericks showcased both Howard’s potential and the areas in which Mosley believes he must improve […]

Matt Ryan is coming to New York, but it isn’t to play quarterback for the New York Giants or New York Jets. Instead, sharpshooter Matt Ryan will join the New York Knicks. Ryan, a 27-year-old forward who has played for four NBA teams, was selected by the Westchester Knicks with the first-overall pick in the […]

Commercials are a great way to promote a product or service. It’s nearly the same case for the NBA and the players’ endorsement deals. Throughout the years, there’s no question that the NBA often features basketball greatness as the best basketball league in the world. In fact, that very same message has been conveyed in […]

The Orlando Magic will be without forward Paolo Banchero, who is sidelined indefinitely due to a torn right oblique. Banchero’s absence has forced Orlando to adjust its approach on both ends of the court, with forward Franz Wagner stepping into an expanded role. However, the Magic have struggled since Banchero’s injury announcement, dropping two straight […]

As the Miami Heat prepare for the Sacramento Kings on Monday night, the team will continue to look for every way to get further success for their group, with fans theorizing more playing time for rookies such as Kel’el Ware will have those results. After Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra sent a message to rookies […]

The Inside the NBA show is one of the most iconic segments in helping basketball fans love the game even more. The show features Hall of Famers Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley, two-time NBA champion Kenny Smith, and Ernie Johnson. But while fans loved their segments, it seems like Inside the NBA is coming to […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have had a memorable season for all the wrong reasons. After starting the year 2-5, the team hit a new low point after Philadelphia superstar Joel Embiid shoved a media member. It’s been reported that the NBA investigation into the altercation between Embiid and a 76ers columnist is ongoing. However, several NBA […]

The back-and-forth between Stephen A. Smith and Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant continued Monday morning on ESPN’s First Take. After Durant clapped back at Smith for criticizing his leadership, calling him a “clown” in a postgame interview with The Athletic’s Suns writer Doug Haller before Smith teased Sunday, a complete reply was on the way […]

Before the Miami Heat host the Sacramento Kings Monday night, they are still looking to build off their win over the Washington Wizards in Mexico City, 118-98. An important narrative was about Heat star Bam Adebayo’s low usage to start the season, but that was put to rest Saturday after an impeccable performance. On the […]

In another setback for the Orlando Magic, starting center Wendell Carter Jr. exited Friday night’s 108-85 loss to the Dallas Mavericks with a left plantar fascia strain. The injury occurred during the second quarter, dealing a significant blow to an already short-handed Magic team that is missing Paolo Banchero for several weeks. Carter Jr., who […]

What has transpired over the first two weeks of the 2024-25 NBA season with the Golden State Warriors has been nothing short of astonishing. Obviously, a new feel and energy were expected from the Warriors this season with Klay Thompson and Chris Paul departing, but a 5-1 start to the season with the team ranking […]

When the Philadelphia 76ers face the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday, Paul George will be in the presence of his former team. Following a rough fallout, George said that there weren’t any hard feelings. Bygones are bygones now and the Los Angeles native is excited for the homecoming. In the latest episode of Podcast P […]

After a hot start to the season, Cam Thomas cooled off during the Brooklyn Nets’ 106-92 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Sunday. The 23-year-old struggled against a physical Pistons defense, posting 17 points on 6-of-17 shooting with two assists and three turnovers. Without his production, the Nets’ offense faltered down the stretch, scoring 35 […]

There was plenty of concern on the injury front surrounding Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry after he twisted his ankle twice in the span of minutes back on October 27 in a loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. Curry has missed the Warriors’ past three games, although Golden State has managed to hold the […]