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The Indiana Pacers are the hot team this year. Tyrese Haliburton is breaking out as a star and put up stellar performances en route to a runner-up finish in the NBA In-Season Tournament. All of these latest accomplishments are great but their shortcomings still leave a lot to be desired. Gilbert Arenas, for one, has […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James caught son Bronny James’ debut against Long Beach State with USC basketball on Sunday, and fans young and old alike are still buzzing. James posted a POV video of his perspective on the sidelines watching his son. James’ incredible block on Sunday was shown side-by-side next to his famous […]

Rumors swirled about Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves potentially dating Taylor Swift before the pop-star was romantically involved with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. Reaves recently addressed the previous rumors about Swift and himself, per FanDuel’s Run It Back. “My first initial reaction… I was back home in Arkansas, I was playing […]

When December 15th rolls around, NBA trade buzz becomes louder. It’s  when the majority of players signed to contracts in the offseason become trade eligible. When that occurs, there are couple of teams that will be closely monitored as potential sellers. One of those the Toronto Raptors. The Raptors have left teams believing that now, […]

A return to the NBA is imminent for Ja Morant. The Memphis Grizzlies star has been given a suspension by Adam Silver after he flashed a gun on social media. This is such that he could better himself away from basketball. He got caught up in a few antics during the tail-end of last year’s […]

As the Miami Heat are set to face the Charlotte Hornets Monday night, there’s a possobility the team could be down four players in the starting lineup. With Bam Adebayo, Haywood Highsmith, and Tyler Herro having been out, add point guard Kyle Lowry’s name to the fold as he was inserted in the NBA official […]

Tyrese Haliburton was named an All-Star for the very first time in his career last season. At 23 years old, Haliburton is the face of the Indiana Pacers. LeBron James is a 19-time All-Star and is in the midst of his 21st NBA season, yet he is the face of the Los Angeles Lakers. These […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will raise an NBA In-Season Tournament championship banner, Shams Charania of The Athletic reported. It was initially uncertain if LA would hang a banner for the tournament, but the Lakers ultimately decided to do so. The banner will reportedly be hung at Crypto.com Arena on December 18. Charania also noted that […]

The valuation of the Dallas Mavericks for the team’s looming sale to Las Vegas Sands Corp. is expected to land in the $4 billion range when formally voted on later this month, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. Outspoken billionaire Mark Cuban is selling his majority ownership stake in the Mavs to American and Israeli physician Miriam Adelson, the widow of […]

Before the Miami Heat take on the Charlotte Hornets tonight on the road, there is a possibility the team could be without four starters. While Bam Adebayo, Haywood Highsmith, and Tyler Herro have missed time, add point guard Kyle Lowry to the fold as he’s questionable for Monday’s game with back spasms as he was […]

Stephen A. Smith didn’t mince words on First Take this morning when talking about Zion Williamson’s diet. Per Smith, sources have told him that chefs love Zion because he “eats the table”. “It is shameful. You got chefs in New Orleans…I’m not exaggerating. I’m quoting people. You got chefs in New Orleans who love him. […]

Mikal Bridges drew league-wide praise for his elite scoring efficiency during a 30-game stretch following his trade to the Brooklyn Nets last season. Despite a slow start to the 2023-24 season, Bridges is surpassing those scoring numbers a quarter of the way through the year and making a strong case for his first All-Star appearance. […]

When the Los Angeles Clippers acquired PJ Tucker from the Philadelphia 76ers in the trade that brought in James Harden, it was assumed that Tucker would have a spot in the Clippers’ rotation and would fit their switch-everything ethos to a tee. Over a month into his Clipper tenure, however, that has not been the […]

Chicago Bulls star DeMar DeRozan may end up getting traded during the 2023-24 season. In fact, a recent report even suggests that a trade is increasingly becoming more likely. “DeMar DeRozan and the Chicago Bulls remain far apart on contract extension talks, increasing the likelihood that DeRozan will be made available by the Bulls before […]

The inaugural run of the NBA In-Season Tournament has come to a close, and the Boston Celtics weren’t able to capture the first NBA Cup despite being one of the betting favorites. While they made it out of group play after going 3-1, the C’s fell to the Indiana Pacers 122-112 in the quarterfinals. The […]

The very first NBA In-Season Tournament champion has been crowned. LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have left Las Vegas with some new hardware and a nice bag of cash to spend however they like, but the key takeaway for this team from the in-season tournament is that they are still threats in the […]

Despite picking up some great wins this season, the New York Knicks find themselves with a 12-9 record and searching for some answers after their defeat in the quarterfinals of the NBA In-Season Tournament. Led by Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle, the Knicks are once again a tough-minded defensive team that has started to shows […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have shocked everyone by racing out to a 17-4 record through their first 21 games, which is the best record in the entire NBA heading into Monday’s slate of games. The Timberwolves have a unique blend of star power and depth, and it looks like they may have found a way to […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are the hottest team in the NBA right now. Currently in the midst of a six-game win streak, the Timberwolves will put their NBA-best 17-4 record on the line against the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night. However, Minnesota may have to do so without their rising superstar, as Anthony Edwards is […]

Joel Embiid has been one of the best players in the league for the Philadelphia 76ers for the past half-decade. Unfortunately, the Sixers have repeatedly come up short in the playoffs throughout the Joel Embiid era, and they appear to be stuck in the dreaded no-man’s land of second-round exits and occasional conference finals appearances […]

It’s common knowledge that ex-Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka didn’t exactly leave the organization on good terms after having an improper relationship with a staffer. Plus, his relationship with actress Nia Long ended because of it. But despite Udoka’s rocky exit, Jayson Tatum appreciated all that he did for the Celtics in his lone […]

Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant is currently serving a 25-game suspension from the NBA for several questionable decisions, including showing a gun on social media on two occasions. But another incident that took place in July of 2022 involved Ja punching a teenager at a pick-up basketball game at his house. However, Morant and his […]

The very first NBA In-Season Tournament has ended with the Los Angeles Lakers claiming the NBA Cup. LeBron James was named the tournament MVP and he also finds himself as one of the five players named to the NBA’s All-Tournament Team. The All-Tournament Team for the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament: ▪️ Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks▪️ […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are close to getting a backcourt reinforcement back. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, point guard Gabe Vincent is reportedly “hopeful” of making his return to the lineup next week when they take on the New York Knicks. “Guard Gabe Vincent is hopeful for a return as soon as Dec. […]

Currently on a three-game winning streak and still traveling on a lengthy Eastern Conference road trip, the Cleveland Cavaliers could be without a few key faces when they head to the Magic Kingdom to take on the Orlando Magic on Monday. The Cavs will be without Emoni Bates (NBA G League Assignment), Ty Jerome (ankle), […]

While the Los Angeles Clippers finally seem to have found a rhythm after acquiring James Harden in late October, another player who came to LA in that trade finds himself in a frustrating situation. Veteran forward PJ Tucker is unhappy with his current role with the Clippers as both sides try to resolve the problem, […]

The New York Knicks are set to be without starting center Mitchell Robinson for the foreseeable future. On Monday, the team announced that Robinson will undergo left ankle surgery this week and miss the next 8-to-10 weeks. 🚨 BREAKING: Mitchell Robinson will have left ankle surgery this week and will be re-evaluated in 8-10 weeks, […]

Will the Chicago Bulls trade Alex Caruso? Rumors have swirled about a potential Caruso trade, but Shams Charania reported Monday that Chicago has “shut down” Caruso trade calls, via The Athletic. Teams reportedly remain interested in Caruso. He would not cost too much to acquire and he’s a strong defender who features offensive capability. The […]

Winning the first ever NBA In-Season Tournament is another accolade for LeBron James to add to his legacy and a strong statement for Anthony Davis amid the public’s constant second-guessing. But for the players on the back of the Los Angeles Lakers’ bench, Saturday’s win over the Indiana Pacers is truly life-changing. “2-ways were like […]

The Los Angeles Lakers just became the first-ever NBA In-Season Tournament champions, making each and every player’s bank account $500,000 fatter. But the ultimate goal is still out there for Austin Reaves and the Purple & Gold. It’s always about winning the NBA title, a mission Reaves will do anything to help bring to La […]

The Toronto Raptors have stuck to their guns by keeping the core of Scottie Barnes, Pascal Siakam, and OG Anunoby together, but with their season going in no clear direction, things could change by the February trade deadline. While Barnes is deemed untouchable amid his breakout campaign as the franchise cornerstone, teams are reportedly keeping […]

When the Philadelphia 76ers drafted Tyrese Maxey in 2020, projections for the young guard were all over the place. While his electric athleticism, blazing speed and silky smooth floater were easily projectable to the NBA, Maxey’s three-point shot needed significant work after he hit less than 30% of those shots in college. There was hope […]

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving has been a busy man off the court since his departure from Nike just over a year ago. Since, Irving has found a new, more immersive role at ANTA, a sportswear brand based in China and the largest sports brand in the world in terms of revenue. He announced his […]

New York Knicks big man Mitchell Robinson recently made an admission on Snapchat. Robinson addressed his mental health in his admission, via New York Basketball. “Been battling stuff my whole life; some days I feel like I take 10 steps ahead, and others feel like I took 20 steps back; even when I do what […]

Nobody could have predicted the first-ever NBA In-Season Tournament being as successful as it was. There was so much chatter about if players would actually compete and if there was enough motivation early on in the season for everyone to care about this in-season tournament, yet here we are wondering how the NBA is going […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers have their revamped roster fully available for the first time since the trade that brought four new players into the mix. Nick Nurse has a lot of players who deserve playing time but only so many spots to go around. The juggling act he and the coaching staff do will […]

After two straight games of tinkering with the starting lineup for the first time this season outside of injuries, all indications point to the San Antonio Spurs going with Friday night’s starters again on Monday. In a 121-112 loss to the Chicago Bulls that matched the Spurs’ longest-ever losing streak, the team rolled out Victor […]

Buried at the bottom of the Western Conference, the San Antonio Spurs have been struggling as of late. Despite constant heartbreaks this season, one of their few bright spots, Victor Wembanyama, recently became the youngest player in NBA history to record a 20-20 game. The brilliant feat was recognized by none other than its previous […]

The Dallas Mavericks have gotten off to a solid start to the 2023-24 season; putting behind the bitter aftertaste of last year’s disappointing finish, Luka Doncic and the Mavs have started the season with a 13-8 record, which is good for third at the moment in the Western Conference standings at present. At this point, […]