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The Philadelphia 76ers may be in a pickle for the remainder of the season, as Paul George has been suspended for 25 games for violating the league’s drug policy. George has played well this season and was relatively healthy, which has helped the 76ers be one of the better teams in the Eastern Conference. The […]

The NBA’s Rookie of the Year race seems like a battle between two players right now; Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg and Charlotte Hornets wing Kon Knueppel. While the race is probably close right now especially when it comes to overall production, Golden State Warriors’ star Draymond Green believes there is one situation where Knueppel […]

Amidst the Toronto Raptors’ reported trade talks before this week’s deadline, head coach Darko Rajakovic gave veteran Brandon Ingram a heartfelt message following his All-Star snub on Sunday. The NBA All-Star reserves were announced during the Raptors’ 107-100 win against the Utah Jazz. Toronto’s Scottie Barnes is heading to his second All-Star Game. Rajakovic consoled […]

Michael Porter Jr.’s All-Star dreams were dashed on Sunday, at least for the moment. Despite a career-best season as the Brooklyn Nets’ No. 1 option, Porter was not one of the seven reserves picked to this year’s Eastern Conference squad. The NBA’s head coaches selected Donovan Mitchell, Jalen Johnson, Scottie Barnes, Jalen Duren, Pascal Siakam, […]

When Luka Doncic played for the Dallas Mavericks, it was assumed there was a genuine zero percent chance that he’d be traded. Last season, he was just 25 years old and fresh off leading his team to an NBA Finals appearance. While the defense was suspect, there was no questioning that the Slovenian star was […]

Draymond Green has been running his podcast for some years now, and whether the Golden State Warriors win or lose, he’s going to be in front of that mic regardless. Green makes the time to talk about the things going around the league, and he also has a chance to take jabs that may have […]

As the 2026 NBA trade deadline nears, this week’s power rankings are all about intel surrounding all 30 teams and where they stand. All eyes continue to be on Giannis Antetokounmpo, especially since a decision for him to stay or be traded will have a domino effect on the rest of the trade landscape. Teams […]

With the NBA trade deadline drawing near, one name that has reportedly garnered plenty of trade interest in Chicago Bulls wing Ayo Dosunmu. One team in particular that has registered plenty of interest in a Dosunmu deadline trade with the Bulls is the New York Knicks, as per Alex Kirschenbaum of Bleacher Nation. There’s only […]

Devin Booker is officially an NBA All-Star for the fifth time in his career. The NBA announced on Sunday the list of the reserves, and the Phoenix Suns star made the cut. While he’s averaging 25.4 points, 6.2 assists, and four rebounds per game, this isn’t his best statistical year. Even last season he had […]

The Denver Nuggets recently got a boost with the return of Nikola Jokic, although they did drop a tough game to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night. Despite being near the top of the Western Conference leaderboard, some are speculating that a trade could be on the horizon for Denver ahead of the February […]

The NBA has slapped Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd with a $35,000 fine for criticizing the officiating in Sunday’s 111-107 loss to the Houston Rockets. Kidd called out the referees after the game. The NBA retaliated with a $35,000 fine, according to ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel. “Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd has been fined $35,000 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers lost a primetime game in New York to the Knicks last night, and it’s hard not to wonder, considering the team’s lackluster second-half showing, how different the game could have gone if L.A. had Austin Reaves at their disposal. Reaves last played on Christmas Day, when he reaggravated a left calf […]

After Hall of Fame forward Dirk Nowitzki attended the jersey retirement ceremony of Dallas Mavericks’ Mark Aguirre, many wonder if his relationship with the front office has improved since last season’s blockbuster Luka Doncic trade. It felt as if Nowitzki spoke for every diehard Mavericks fan in Dallas when he called out the organization for […]

With the NBA trade deadline just a couple of days away, the Atlanta Hawks’ search for a big man still has them reportedly interested in Dallas Mavericks center Anthony Davis, as per ClutchPoints’ NBA insider Brett Siegel. Although Davis is currently sidelined due to a hand injury, the Hawks still maintain some level of trade […]

The Houston Rockets have officially ruled out center Steven Adams for the remainder of the NBA 2025-26 season following surgery on his left ankle. According to reporting from Shams Charania, Houston Rockets center Steven Adams has undergone season-ending surgery on his left ankle, sources tell ESPN. The injury occurred during a contest against Zion Williamson, […]

The New York Knicks have gotten back into a groove as of late, winners of six straight games after Sunday night’s home victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. Still, that isn’t stopping the trade rumor mill from swirling around the team, particularly regarding their supposed pursuit of Milwaukee Bucks disgruntled superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. Recently, however, […]

The Dallas Mavericks reopened an old wound this week when Mark Cuban reflected on the Luka Doncic trade that changed everything. The decision sent shockwaves across the NBA and delivered Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Cuban revealed the moment Nico Harrison reached out with the news. Under the stadium lights of memory, the feeling […]

The Golden State Warriors are currently evaluating the NBA trade market with a specific focus on the forward position, leading to significant buzz regarding a potential reunion with Andrew Wiggins. According to reporting from Brett Siegel, league personnel have increasingly linked Wiggins back to the Warriors as the February 5 deadline approaches. While the organization […]

The Golden State Warriors have been involved in trade talks for some time, and with the deadline approaching, it’s hard to tell if they have anything in place to make a deal. With Jimmy Butler out for the season, the need for depth is important, but the main story is whether Jonathan Kuminga will have […]

Everyone had been waiting for the next trade to happen ever since Trae Young was dealt from the Atlanta Hawks to the Washington Wizards on Jan. 7, and we finally got some action late Saturday night for those on the East Coast. De’Andre Hunter, whom the Cleveland Cavaliers acquired at the trade deadline last season […]

The Chicago Bulls have been up and down of late, currently on track for a play-in appearance for the fourth consecutive year. The team has been involved in several trade rumors as the deadline approaches later this week, with one name repeatedly coming up being veteran guard Coby White. Recently, Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic […]

The Golden State Warriors have been in the trade rumor mill over the last few weeks as the team desperately tries to put a contending team together around Stephen Curry. That effort was made a whole lot tougher by the recent injury to star Jimmy Butler, but fans are still holding out hope that the […]

The Miami Heat have been playing some improved basketball lately, recently getting back into the win column with a blowout win over the Chicago Bulls. Still, there is plenty of speculation that Pat Riley and the Heat front office could look to make a move before the February 5 trade deadline, with the biggest name […]

LeBron James offered a thoughtful reflection after the Los Angeles Lakers’ 112-100 loss to the New York Knicks on Sunday at Madison Square Garden. At 41, James wondered if the game might be his last at the iconic arena in what could be his 23rd and final NBA season. He scored 22 points with six […]

It’s been a chaotic season for the Dallas Mavericks, who have been mired in the trade rumor mill, watched Cooper Flagg blossom into an emerging star, and fired general manager Nico Harrison, all within a couple of months. This weekend marked the one-year anniversary of Harrison’s infamous trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles […]

The Denver Nuggets met the Oklahoma City Thunder under bright arena lights and saw Shai Gilgeous-Alexander control the night. Nuggets guard Peyton Watson spoke after the 121–111 loss and refused to reveal any defensive secrets. 🎙️ Peyton Watson on defending SGA "I don't want to give too much away because we're going to have to […]

Recently, the Cleveland Cavaliers shook things up by trading De’Andre Hunter to the Sacramento Kings in exchange for Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis, in a deal that also involved the Chicago Bulls. Schroder will now serve as the backup point guard for starter Darius Garland, who has struggled through a rough 2025-26 season so far. […]

Ever since reports surfaced about the Milwaukee Bucks actually fielding calls for two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and expressing a level of openness they’ve never shown before to trading him, the NBA trade landscape has been put on hold. Teams around the league have been calling the Bucks to see if it’s possible to acquire Giannis […]

Anthony Edwards has shown throughout his career that he’s never shy of saying how he feels, and he goes out on the court and backs up his talk. That’s why it’s never a surprise when he takes shots at other superstars in his Adidas ads, which is what he did in the latest video. This […]

The Denver Nuggets usually only have one All-Star, and it’s Nikola Jokic. He’s once again made the team, but the Nuggets will be sending another player to the Intuit Dome. Jamal Murray has been waiting for his opportunity to be an All-Star, and he finally will have the chance to represent his team, as well […]

The Los Angeles Lakers returned to Madison Square Garden on the anniversary of the Luka Doncic trade. As a result, the moment felt symbolic. One year after prying him away from the Mavericks in exchange for Anthony Davis, the spotlight turned to progress and pressure. At the same time, with key pieces still searching for […]

The Houston Rockets have been playing some good basketball this season despite some key injuries they’ve had, but when you have a player like Kevin Durant on your team, you’ll always have a chance. Durant is having another stellar season, and he was just named to another All-Star team, adding to his accomplishments throughout his […]

The Philadelphia 76ers face the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night, and Joel Embiid once again sits at the center of the injury report. He was listed as probable with right ankle injury management. The 76ers enter the matchup at 27–21, No. 6 in the East, riding a three-game winning streak. The Clippers come in […]

Of all the performances on display, it was Cason Wallace’s that recalibrated Sunday night in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 121-111 versus the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena, and the aftermath was just as memorable as the game itself. Wallace scored a career-high 27 points, the result of a scorching 7-of-11 night from beyond the arc. […]

With just a few days remaining until the NBA Trade Deadline, everyone is wondering if the Milwaukee Bucks will trade Giannis Antetokoumpo. Last week, there were reports that they were willing to find him a new home, and Antetokounmpo was open to playing elsewhere. There have been several teams making offers to acquire the Bucks’ […]

There are moments in an NBA season when ambition quietly turns into inevitability. For the Minnesota Timberwolves, the 2026 trade deadline feels like one of those moments. Right now, the Timberwolves look very good. That said, it also feels like “very good” is no longer enough. They are also too aware that Anthony Edwards’ prime […]

This year’s trade deadline might finally mean something in Chicago. For years, the Bulls have lived in NBA purgatory. The 2026 NBA trade deadline, however, feels different. This isn’t about chasing a low playoff seed or papering over flaws with short-term fixes. For the first time in a very long time, Chicago is operating from […]

The trade deadline is just a few days away, and one of the teams to closely monitor is the Miami Heat. While they are playing at a high level this season despite their injury-stricken roster, a bold change could be needed. The Heat have young assets to offer, and the front office, led by president […]

Every year, NBA All-Star Weekend gets to showcase the top performing stars of the respective season. The 2025-26 edition will be no different as the star players from the Western and Eastern Conferences will be heading to Los Angeles for the All-Star Game on Feb. 15. The NBA announced the starters for both conferences last […]