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The Phoenix Suns are preparing for their third showdown this season against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night, a chance to move to 3-0 against their rivals this season. Aside from the starpower that will participate in this game, all the headlines surrounding the Suns revolve around Bradley Beal and his return from a […]

Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans had one chance to show their home fans an embarrassing loss to the Los Angeles Lakers was a fluke. The team had just gotten home from a 10-day road trip and would be gone for another week after a visit from the Minnesota Timberwolves. They needed a counterpunch […]

After winning the first-ever NBA In-Season Tournament on Saturday night when they beat the Indiana Pacers, the Los Angeles Lakers are back at it in regular season action on Tuesday against the Dallas Mavericks. Per the latest injury report, LeBron James (calf) and Anthony Davis (hip) are listed as questionable vs Luka Doncic and Co […]

After going down to the wire with the Washington Wizards less than a week ago, the Philadelphia 76ers demolished them in a huge home victory. The Sixers nearly won by 50 points, settling for a 146-101 win. Joel Embiid (34 points, 11 rebounds, six assists, two steals) and Tyrese Maxey (24 points, six assists) completely […]

The first-ever NBA In-Season Tournament won by the Los Angeles Lakers was a smash hit. The numbers can back up that claim, with Ronce Rajan of ESPN reporting that the title game between Los Angeles and the Indiana Pacers nearly averaged 4.6 million viewers. “Saturday’s Los Angeles Lakers victory over the Indiana Pacers in the […]

The Phoenix Suns are looking to finally get one of their key pieces to what they hope is a championship puzzle back on Tuesday night, as All-Star guard Bradley Beal is getting closer to his return. Beal, who has missed the Suns’ last 12 games due to a back injury, has only played in three […]

When fans hear the name of Tony Snell, only one thing comes to mind: the night wherein the 6’6 wing back in February 2017 where he put up a bunch of zeroes across the box score in 28 minutes of play. That is Snell’s lasting legacy as a player. And on Monday night, Chicago Bulls […]

Jimmy Butler’s love for country music is unmatched. The man known as ‘Jimmy Buckets’ will often blast Party in The USA on the team bus and groove to Taylor Swift songs while in the locker room. Butler’s love for the music genre has reached a different level that he said he’ll release a country album […]

The Toronto Raptors and New York Knicks continue to battle one another off the court, as an ongoing lawsuit from the Knicks is beginning to cause some drama. New York originally filed a lawsuit against Toronto before the start of the 2023-24 season, claiming that former Knicks employee, Ikechukwu Azotam, took proprietary information from his […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo is one of the most unstoppable forces in today’s NBA, and he was back at it again for the Milwaukee Bucks in their 133-129 overtime win over the Chicago Bulls on Monday night. Antetokounmpo dropped 32 points and 12 rebounds, and in the process of doing so, he was able to ferociously knife […]

When Harry Giles III parted ways with the Sacramento Kings in the summer of 2020, it was unclear what his NBA future would hold. Giles, the former No. 1 high school prospect in the Class of 2017, saw his college and early NBA career sidetracked by knee injuries. The Oak Hill Academy product had short […]

The 2023-24 San Antonio Spurs have entered the chat. A 93-82 loss to the Rockets means this year’s edition of the Silver and Black stands alone in franchise infamy. Their 17 straight losses are the most any Spurs team has ever endured. Prior to this season, three squads stood out in franchise history as the […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic wears his emotions on his sleeves, as he relishes the game within the game on the hardwood. Doncic loves playing mind games, and on Monday night against the Memphis Grizzlies, the Mavs star got into it with second-year wing Vince Williams Jr., who was poking the bear amid Doncic’s history-setting […]

Zion Williamson’s weight has been a regular source of issue among New Orleans Pelicans fans. Many think that the former Duke Blue Devils star’s struggles with staying healthy are tied up with his seeming inability to control his weight. Enter former NBA big man Channing Frye, who wondered aloud on X about the idea of […]

A switch appears to have flipped for the Chicago Bulls as of late. Despite missing Zach LaVine for the past few games and for the foreseeable future due to a foot injury, the Bulls have become more competitive, playing in a way that’s reminiscent of the Chicago team that made it to the postseason in […]

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson has come under fire in recent days for his lack of conditioning. The Pelicans’ disappointing performance in their NBA In-Season Tournament semifinal clash against the Los Angeles Lakers made Williamson quite the convenient lightning rod for criticism, with the likes of Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal, and even Stephen A. […]

The Orlando Magic, fresh off a victory against the Detroit Pistons last Friday, faced another central division opponent in the Cleveland Cavaliers, Monday night. In their previous encounter, the Cavs emerged victorious despite a career-high 42 points from Paolo Banchero. This time, however, head coach Jamahl Mosley’s Magic dominated, securing a 104-94 win in a […]

Monday night wasn’t really one to remember for Trae Young. During the Atlanta Hawks’ loss to the Denver Nuggets, Young was thrown out in the final minute of the third quarter. Now a pool report interview has been released explaining the ejection, via 92.9 The Game’s Caleb Johnson. Here’s the pool report between @WilliamsLaurenL and […]

The New York Knicks picked up a 136-130 win over the Toronto Raptors on Monday, but there was some concern from fans regarding Immanuel Quickley’s knee inflammation as he did not participate in the game, and Tom Thibodeau opened up on how the team is approaching it. “It just cropped up, some knee soreness, we’ll […]

The Memphis Grizzlies’ downfall has been tough to watch. With Ja Morant out since the beginning of the season due to a suspension, the Grizzlies have struggled, and amid all their injury woes, it seems like it’s Jaren Jackson Jr.’s production that has suffered the most. But on Monday night, Jackson came roaring back in […]

The Detroit Pistons fell to the Indiana Pacers 131-123 on Monday night, marking their 20th consecutive loss this season. The Pistons are now the ninth team in NBA history to lose 20 straight, but head coach Monty Williams believes all is not lost, according to James L. Edwards of The Athletic: “Williams on rotation: ‘We’re […]

It turned out Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero scary ankle injury wasn’t so serious after all. In fact, he will take the floor against the Boston Celtics on Friday. To the relief of Magic fans, Paolo Banchero confirmed his ankle was in stable condition, per the Orlando Sentinel’s Jason Breede. “#Magic’s Paolo Banchero said he […]

With Trae Young headed for an early exit after picking up two technical fouls late in the third quarter, the Atlanta Hawks needed someone to step up and take on the role of primary offensive option so they could keep up against Nikola Jokic and the reigning champion Denver Nuggets in their heated Monday night […]

LOS ANGELES, CA – The Los Angeles Clippers continue to find their footing as a team, winning nine of their last 12 games. As James Harden plays better and better, his longtime teammate PJ Tucker is struggling to find a role on the team he was traded with Harden to. The 13-year NBA veteran has […]

All is not well with the Detroit Pistons. Currently last in the entire league, the team is on pace for one of the worst seasons in NBA history. And they’ve somehow managed to put themselves in the record books once again — not in a good way of course. Dropping their most recent game against […]

Perhaps it’s fitting. The San Antonio Spurs turned in their worst offensive performance of the season in a loss that stands out in the annals of franchise history. The 93-82 setback against the Houston Rockets marks a 17th consecutive loss for the Silver and Black. No Spurs team dating back to their days as the […]

The Charlotte Hornets lost a tight one to the Miami Heat 116-114. Miami led pretty much all game long, but Charlotte hung around long enough to make things interesting. Miles Bridges, Terry Rozier and the rest of the team came within one point of tying the game late in the fourth quarter, but they just […]

The Dallas Mavericks may be without Kyrie Irving for the foreseeable future after the star guard sustained a foot injury, but Luka Doncic ‘s presence alone is enough to calm the nerves of Mavs fans who would want to see nothing more than for the team to continue putting their disappointing finish to last season […]

Finding themselves in an eighteen-point hole, the Cleveland Cavaliers turned to Tristan Thompson to bail them out with his energy, hustle, and athleticism. No, the year isn’t 2016, when Thompson and the Cavs were at their heyday. Instead, in a contest against the Orlando Magic in the Year of our Lord 2023, Thompson was the […]

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal is back, and not backed out, from playing.  Beal will make his return in a Suns uniform Tuesday against the Golden State Warriors. Beal has played in only three games through 22 contests.  “It’s been a game of patience,” said Beal, who was listed out for the last three weeks […]

The crowd is always the worst opponent that any NBA player can face. They have to block the noise out, communicate well with their teammates, and not get carried away by the jeers to have a fighting chance. Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks had to deal with this when they faced the Memphis Grizzlies. […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers are exploring the options they have on their roster now that everyone is ready to go. Nick Nurse’s decisions will ultimately leave a few guys out to dry with fewer minutes than they deserve. Robert Covington is one of the Sixers squeezed out of regular minutes by the lineup crunch. […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves carried an impressive six-game winning streak into Louisiana as they took on the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night. The Timberwolves had a chance to improve to seven straight wins, which would tie their season-best streak. Instead, Minnesota fell short, 107-121, as they were without Anthony Edwards after aggravating his hip injury […]

Losing a star player is never easy. Granted, stars are defined differently team to team. But still, major contributors don’t grow on trees. It’s especially chaotic when that player is your defensive anchor. Enter the New York Knicks and Mitchell Robinson. Robinson was having a career-defining season, averaging 6.2 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks […]

The San Antonio Spurs engaged in a heated stateside matchup against the Houston Rockets. The Rockets had the upper hand but not without resistance from Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs. Wembanyama threw down a ferocious dunk on Houston’s Alperen Sengun late in the third quarter. The Spurs show grit against the Houston Rockets off the […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant is eager to step on the hardwood once again. The acrobatic high-flyer teased his return in an X post, letting Grizzlies fans know he’s counting down the days. “Return soon. 8 days 4 games,” Morant said. return soon ⏳™️8 days 4 games 🐻 — Ja Morant (@JaMorant) December 11, 2023 […]

Chelsea Gray continues to live in the world of basketball after winning the WNBA championship. The Las Vegas Aces star is headed to help out the Sacramento Kings. She will help in their pursuit to make a deeper run in the NBA Playoffs and bring them to audiences across the world. The WNBA star will […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (15-7) looked to make it three straight wins as they faced the Washington Wizards (3-19) for the second time in three games. The Sixers did just that as they cruised to victory. It was just too easy for them as their beatdown ended with a final score of 146-101. Let’s break down […]

Orlando Magic star forward Paolo Banchero suffered what appeared to be a lower-body injury during Monday night’s home game versus the Cleveland Cavaliers. Banchero was trying to challenge a shot at the basket when he suddenly fell down to the floor, grimacing in pain. The young superstar, Paolo Banchero, goes down after stepping on Darius […]