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Nike and Jordan Brand continue to expand their Retro Air Jordan release calendar throughout 2026, bringing back recognizable classics and along with new concepts to a hungry fan base. No Air Jordan sneaker is as recognizable as the original Air Jordan 1, remaining popular since it’s original release in 1985. Next up, an OG version […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell was on pace to eclipse his career-high 28 points in a 122-102 blowout win against the Milwaukee Bucks, before an injury derailed a career night, as he was 11 points away heading into halftime. His 18 points kept the Bucks at bay in the first half before Thunder’s Mitchell […]

The Dallas Mavericks have a big game coming up on Saturday, a game that’s sure to trigger some emotion as it’s Luka Doncic’s first game back at American Airlines Center this season, and only second overall since the trade with the Los Angeles Lakers. And the Mavericks are gearing up to have reinforcements in the […]

The relationship between LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers has seemingly taken a turn recently, as Jeannie Buss allegedly criticized the superstar forward. In a new report from ESPN’s Shams Charania, the popular NBA Insider claims that the franchise is ready to move on from James. During a guest appearance on “The Pat McAfee […]

ESPN insider Shams Charania delivered emphatic praise for Jaylen Brown on the latest episode of The Pat McAfee Show, placing the Boston Celtics star squarely in the NBA Most Valuable Player conversation as the regular season enters its second half. Charania credited Brown for elevating Boston’s performance amid injuries and lineup changes, emphasizing the impact […]

While many assume there’s permanent bad blood between Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr and veteran Jonathan Kuminga, it’s not necessarily the case, according to The Athletic’s Sam Amick. They don’t see eye-to-eye very often, which led to a month’s worth of healthy-DNPs, thus Kuminga’s trade demand toward the Warriors front office. However, trading […]

The Denver Nuggets visit the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night. Nuggets star Jamal Murray appeared on the team’s injury report, and was listed as questionable as per the NBA’s official injury report. Murray is dealing with multiple injury issues. Here is everything we know about Jamal Murray’s injury, and his playing status for the Nuggets […]

The Dallas Mavericks are still preparing to host the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night despite an incoming winter weather event expected to impact the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The game remains scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC at American Airlines Center. Dallas enters the matchup with a 19-26 record, while Los Angeles sits at […]

Days after executing their greatest comeback of the season, the Houston Rockets let another game slip away Thursday night, falling 128-122 in overtime in Philadelphia. “We built ourselves a lead and then [had] some plays that are hard to explain down the stretch,” head coach Ime Udoka said postgame. But maybe it can be explained. […]

As the Miami Heat beat the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday, the rest of the current West Coast road trip has been disappointing to say the least, as besides the 1-2 record so far in that span, the team has also dealt with injuries. Besides Heat star Tyler Herro missing the whole road trip with a […]

With less than two weeks remaining before the NBA’s Feb. 5 trade deadline, Bill Simmons introduced a headline-grabbing scenario that would reshape the league’s landscape, proposing a straight-up blockbuster that sends Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic to the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for former MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. Simmons raised the idea on the latest […]

The Orlando Magic’s uneven 2025–26 season took another step backward Thursday night with a lopsided 124-97 loss at home to the Charlotte Hornets, prompting star forward Paolo Banchero to issue a pointed message about familiar problems resurfacing — and a defensive identity beginning to erode. Banchero finished with 23 points, seven rebounds, five assists and […]

After the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Houston Rockets in a thrilling win, 128-122, there is no doubt some discussion from the basketball world on what the team would do ahead of the Feb. 5 trade deadline. With 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe sending a message to the league that he is legit, Bill Simmons discusses his […]

With the Golden State Warriors surrounded by rumors ahead of the Feb. 5 deadline, there is no doubt that the team will be a hot topic to potentially make some moves. Especially after Warriors star Jimmy Butler tore his ACL, the team could be in the driving seat to make a move, as star Stephen […]

LOS ANGELES – After a huge, come from behind win on the road against the Denver Nuggets, the Los Angeles Lakers couldn’t build on that momentum, falling to the LA Clippers, 112-104. After getting off to a strong start to the season, the Lakers haven’t been able to string together consistent games. And head coach […]

Michael Porter Jr.’s stock is rising. Porter has put together an All-Star-caliber season as the Brooklyn Nets’ No. 1 option. The forward’s production in his new role is changing the narrative surrounding his place in the NBA hierarchy. For the first time in his career, Porter cracked the top 50 on an NBA top 100 […]

Injury concerns continue to mount for the Orlando Magic after head coach Jamahl Mosley acknowledged that forward Franz Wagner’s lingering left ankle issue has intensified, forcing the team to reassess its short- and long-term approach. Mosley addressed Wagner’s status prior to Orlando’s 124-97 loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday night, explaining that the discomfort […]

With the Sacramento Kings surrounded by rumors ahead of the NBA trade deadline on Feb. 5, there is no doubt a bevy of players that fans think could attract the most interest from teams. As some may say that Kings star Domantas Sabonis could be rumored to be traded, or other stars, there is one […]

The Golden State Warriors could be a team that is ready to make moves before the deadline, and it makes perfect sense as to why. With Jimmy Butler out for the remainder of the season, it will be imperative for them to find quality wing depth. It’s also a change that they may trade Jonathan […]

With rumors surrounding Charlotte Hornets star Miles Bridges ahead of the Feb. 5 trade deadline, the latest reporting lists the teams that have been connected to the forward. As fans come up with potential trades that the Hornets could make ahead of the deadline, Bridges’ name has been one that has been talked about a […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder returns from its four-game road trip to face the Indiana Pacers in an NBA Finals rematch with more injured players than before. All-Star Jalen Williams joined Isaiah Hartenstein on the injury report as the two Thunder starters’ respective long-term injuries leave a void in the frontcourt. Williams strained his right hamstring […]

The Toronto Raptors might finally get a key piece of their rotation back tonight as the team continues its Western Conference road trip. Guard RJ Barrett has been upgraded to questionable for Friday’s matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers after missing the last seven games with a left ankle sprain. Barrett originally tweaked the ankle […]

January 22, 2026, was the 20th anniversary of Kobe Bryant’s 81-point performance against the Toronto Raptors. During a session on NBA TV, Mavericks legend playfully recalled his favorite Kobe Bryant story. Dirk: "I'm 1-0 against Kobe in the playoffs *mic drop*" "Next" 😂 pic.twitter.com/WgnaroBvdX — Oh No He Didn't (@ohnohedidnt24) January 23, 2026 Nowitzki was […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have been in a sort of limbo this season, as they’re currently sitting outside of the Play-In by just a few games. Though they have Giannis Antetokounmpo, there’s only so much he can do, and it will be up to the players surrounding him to step up as well if they want […]

Kenan Thompson is an Emmy Award-winning comedian, actor, producer, and author, and the longest-tenured cast member in Saturday Night Live history, now in his 23rd season. He is also one of the most famous and recognizable names in comedy today. Thompson’s career spans more than three decades, placing him among the most accomplished performers in […]

After missing the Detroit Pistons’ last game against the New Orleans Pelicans, Cade Cunningham is questionable to face the Houston Rockets on Friday night with a lingering hip injury. Cunningham headlines a lengthy injury report for Detroit, which includes multiple rotational players. Here is everything we know about Cade Cunningham’s injury and his playing status […]

The Los Angeles Clippers successfully defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 112-104 on Thursday at the Intuit Dome. Prior to the game, Kawhi Leonard was questionable but ultimately played. Even so, he was on a minutes restriction and watched from the bench as his team nearly choked a 25-point lead, causing him to get nervous, according […]

Draymond Green never misses a chance to defend his friends, especially when that friend is the NBA’s all-time leading scorer. The Golden State Warriors veteran went scorched earth on Los Angeles Lakers governor Jeanie Buss following reports that she had privately criticized LeBron James. Green did not hold back on his podcast, suggesting that the […]

Jonathan Kuminga left the Golden State Warriors’ 123-115 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday after injuring his left ankle and knee on the same play. Kuminga exited late in the first half after landing awkwardly on his left foot. The 2021 No. 7 pick had been out of Steve Kerr’s rotation due to a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been trending downward over the past few weeks, and it’s uncertain how they’re going to get out of this slump. The one solution is getting Austin Reaves back, who is set to return sometime during the Lakers’ road trip, but that still might not be enough to get them back […]

One perk of dominance is that it invites imagination. At a certain level of greatness, improvement becomes optional, but obsession makes it inevitable. The Oklahoma City Thunder are already operating at a historic altitude. They are overwhelming opponents with a blend of youth, precision, and ruthless efficiency rarely seen in the modern NBA. Yet as […]

The Denver Nuggets head to Fiserv Forum looking to extend a five-game road winning streak as they take on the Milwaukee Bucks in a Friday night matchup. Milwaukee enters as the home favorite, but the numbers, recent form, and matchup data point toward Denver emerging victorious, per DraftKings. Denver Nuggets vs. Milwaukee Bucks Odds Denver […]

Jordan Poole and the New Orleans Pelicans, on their off day, took some time to talk to young fans and have them ask about what life in the NBA is like. Little did Poole know that he was about to be reminded of the biggest turning point of his career on a random Thursday afternoon. […]

Family drama never seems to escape the Los Angeles Lakers franchise. The sale of the team to new owner Mark Walter has only brought into light some alleged troubling interactions behind the scenes for the Lakers — with former owner Jeanie Buss’ purported resentment towards LeBron James coming to the forefront. It does not help […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have fallen short in the conference finals in back-to-back seasons. They were not due to a lack of effort, but arguably, inadequacies in personnel. The Timberwolves have built their roster around Anthony Edwards’ offensive gravity and Rudy Gobert’s rim protection, but they have struggled at times to surround them with consistent two-way […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have been the hottest team in the NBA over the past month; since the 20th of December, the Clippers have won 14 of their past 17 games, including their Thursday night clash against archrival Los Angeles Lakers. They led by as many as 26 points on Thursday before a late scare […]

Some things just don’t work out in the NBA for whatever reason, and the New York Knicks seem to be coming to that conclusion when it comes to their offseason signing of Guerschon Yabusele. Yabusele was coming off a solid return season after spending some time overseas, but he has not been playing well at […]

Luka Doncic is under more scrutiny than ever now that he is the top guy on the Los Angeles Lakers, but he is still posting huge numbers during what is a potential MVP campaign. The 26-year-old reached a notable NBA milestone against the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night. He eclipsed 4,000 career assists, per […]

The Phoenix Suns have shattered expectations and then some this year; expected to fall off in the aftermath of the Kevin Durant trade, the Suns have embraced being the underdog and have, in turn, become one of the most difficult teams to face on a nightly basis. They currently have a 27-17 record on the […]