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The Los Angeles Lakers are riding high, as they are coming off a resounding 123-109 victory over the Indiana Pacers in the final of the NBA In-Season Tournament. They are celebrating the honor of becoming the first-ever winner of the NBA Cup, and deservedly so, but they will still have their sights set on winning […]

It’s no secret that Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce considers Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James as his biggest rival. After all, back in James’ tenure with the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Miami Heat, it seemed like Pierce and the Celtics always ran into the King in the postseason. However, it appears as though the […]

The introduction of the NBA In-Season Tournament was a huge success from a competitive standpoint, with teams taking games in December more seriously than they would have in years past. On that front, the proceedings got heated between the Los Angeles Lakers and Indiana Pacers in the tournament final, with D’Angelo Russell and Bruce Brown […]

It is a big day for LeBron James’ household. The Los Angeles Lakers legend not only saw the debut of Bronny James in the USC basketball program but he also had a huge moment for Bryce James. His younger son had made the call to go back to Sierra Canyon to continue his high school […]

The New York Knicks will most likely play without starting point guard Jalen Brunson against the Toronto Raptors on Monday, per Basketball News’ Tommy Beer. “The Knicks are listing Jalen Brunson (left ankle sprain) as questionable for Monday’s game vs. Toronto,” Beer tweeted on Sunday. Jalen Brunson suffered the ankle injury late during the Knicks’ […]

Bronny James, after a wild journey in his recovery from a terrifying cardiac arrest that became a huge point of concern for Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and his family, finally made his debut for the USC Trojans on Sunday, playing 16 minutes off the bench in an 84-79 defeat to the Long Beach […]

HOUSTON – The Houston Rockets secured their first road victory in impressive fashion, defeating the reigning champion Denver Nuggets, who boasted a fully healthy squad. This was no small feat, especially considering the presence of Nikola Jokic, widely regarded as one of the best players in the league. Returning back to Denver for a fourth […]

The 2023-24 NBA season is already a quarter of the way gone and, though slightly premature, conversations about awards have started to take shape. The New Orleans Pelicans will be well-represented on the All-Defense team so long as Herb Jones stays healthy. The team also has a dark horse Rookie of the Year candidate who […]

The name LeBron James has become synonymous with the Cleveland Cavaliers’ legendary 2016 run against the Golden State Warriors dynasty. That chasedown block will probably be the most impactful highlight of his career when it is all said and done. Imagine the Los Angeles Lakers star’s face when his son, Bronny James, hit that same […]

The Crescent City is a frustrated sporting town currently. Practically the whole Gulf South region is agitated sporting-wise. The Saints are dealing with hostile home crowds, Tulane just lost the football program’s best coach following an ugly loss, and LSU lacked a defense to support the most recent Heisman winner. This impatience with underperforming teams […]

Help has arrived for Isaiah Collier and Boogie Ellis. The USC basketball squad is looking to rampage after a heartbreaking loss to Gonzaga and Bronny James arrived just in time. His debut against Long Beach State sold out with some tickets even going for absurd prices. But, it may have been worth it to see […]

The new Phoenix Suns Big 3 has the most scarce time on the floor together. But, that might change for the Frank Vogel-led squad. Bradley Beal is eyeing a return and it could be a much-needed one, as they face Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors next. Beal is now expected to return by […]

It’s not every day that companies like Nike will re-release Player Exclusive sneakers to the public but for the first time ever, they’ll bring back one of LeBron James’ most sought-after sneakers. Originally made for the king in 2006 and cancelled before their return in 2022, the Nike LeBron 4 ‘Fruity Pebbles’ will return in […]

The pathway to earning consistent minutes in the NBA can be tough; it can be magnified even more when on a two-way contract. While two-way contracts essentially added extra NBA roster spots, there’s a lot of uncertainty that comes with it. Houston Rockets guard Nate Hinton is no stranger to that plight. Nate Hinton is […]

Klay Thompson has been in the league for well over a decade. He’s won  four championships, played in five All-Star Games, made two All-NBA teams and is broadly considered the second best shooter of all-time. Before devastating knee and achilles injuries in 2019 and 2020 sapped him of quickness and overall explosiveness, Thompson might’ve been […]

The Indiana Pacers and Los Angeles Lakers met for a historic matchup as they dueled for the NBA’s first-ever In-Season Tournament Cup. It was LeBron James and the Lakers that prevailed over the surging Indiana squad, but the Pacers were still winners in finding their superstar of the future. During the Tournament Final, Tyrese Haliburton […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will take on the Washington Wizards on Monday night but the question remains of whether Joel Embiid will play. The Sixers’ big man tweaked his left knee during Friday night’s win over the Atlanta Hawks but played the rest of the game to secure another close win. After the game, Embiid said […]

It’s going to be a great weekend for LeBron James. His Los Angeles Lakers won the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament on Saturday, and on Sunday, he gets to see his son, Bronny James, finally play in a USC basketball jersey as he makes his season debut against Long Beach State, coming back from suffering cardiac […]

Anthony Davis played one of the most dominant games you’ll ever see with the NBA Cup on the line, and LeBron James was an extremely deserving in-season tournament MVP. The Los Angeles Lakers were awesome defensively against Tyrese Haliburton, too, dogging him at the point of attack and disrupting passing lanes away from the ball. […]

There have been rumors about a potential expansion in the NBA for the past few years, mostly surrounding the cities of Las Vegas and Seattle. The NBA has previously held business in both cities, having the Sonics in Seattle for 41 years and a couple of events in Las Vegas like the Summer League and […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have had a few days to lick their wounds after a humiliating 133-89 NBA In-Season Tournament semifinal loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. Now comes the hard part: a positive response in front of an agitated home crowd. Zion Williamson, Willie Green, and David Griffin’s front office will face Smoothie King […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are the first-ever NBA In-Season Tournament champions and LeBron James is the NBA Cup MVP. However, after his 24-point, 11-rebound, four-assist performance to win the award and beat the Indiana Pacers 123-109, James wanted to highlight one of his teammates: Cam Reddish. “LeBron James told me Cam Reddish is the player […]

The head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers is absolutely loving the NBA’s In-Season Tournament. Of course, it doesn’t hurt when his team wins the entire thing. Lakers coach Darvin Ham is giving the league’s first in-season tournament a glowing review. The Lakers defeated Indiana in the championship. "[We were] playing some highly intense basketball […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are the champions of the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament. With a 123-109 win against the Indiana Pacers, the Lakers walked a way as tournament champions with a perfect 7-0 record. While LeBron James took home tournament MVP honors, it was Anthony Davis who led the way for the Lakers with a […]

NBA journeyman Austin Rivers recently spoke on the state of the league, calling attention to an issue that’s been going on for years. Rivers voiced his thoughts on the missing “face of the league” following LeBron James’ eventual retirement. While James may have years left in the tank, it seems the NBA is still counting […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have done it! After a hard-fought season, the Lakers battled the Indiana Pacers in Las Vegas in the Finals of the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament. Indiana fought hard, but LA’s stiff defense kept the Tyrese Haliburton-led team at bay. In the end, it was a late barrage from the offense that […]

I think it’s fair to say that we often overlook just how hard professional athletes have to struggle to get to turn their childhood dreams into a reality. We look at the fame and the fortune and the jaw-dropping skills that they possess, and it’s natural to think, “Oh man, look at how easy this […]

As impressive as Victor Wembanyama has been to start his NBA career, one of the next steps in his progression may come at the end of games. While the San Antonio Spurs have lost a franchise record 16 straight games, equaling a skid set just last season, they have been more competitive over the second […]

Skip Bayless used news of Shohei Ohtani’s record-breaking contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers as an opportunity to take a shot at LeBron James, who has long been one of the talk show host’s favorite targets. After Ohtani signed his massive new contract with the Dodgers, Bayless took aim at the Lakers star by telling […]

The Indiana Pacers are here to stay. Despite the low expectations set upon them, the team has been on a massive tear this season. With Tyrese Haliburton leading the way, Indy clawed their way through the NBA In-Season Tournament, facing off against the Los Angeles Lakers in Las Vegas for the finals. Unfortunately, the Pacers […]

It’s no secret that Golden State Warriors point guard Chris Paul and referee Scott Foster have not seen eye to eye over the years. Dating all the way back to Paul’s time with the New Orleans Hornets early in his career, he has struggled in games that have been officiated by Foster. According to Paul, […]

In the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament Final, Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers faced a tough defeat against the Lakers. They ultimately lost 123-109. Despite the loss, Haliburton, an All-Star point guard, shared a moment with his basketball idol, LeBron James, emphasizing the camaraderie among NBA stars. The Pacers’ journey in Las Vegas showcased their […]

The NBA’s first ever In-Season Tournament concluded on Saturday night with a battle of IST unbeatens, and in the end, it was the Los Angeles Lakers who took home the NBA Cup with a 123-109 victory over the upstart Indiana Pacers. The Lakers were carried by their big three (LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Austin […]

The Indiana Pacers are the first-ever runner-ups in the NBA In-Season Tournament. They put together a fantastic run to the final stage but lost to LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers. Along the way, Tyrese Haliburton and his squad showed that they can compete at a very high level. The Pacers are […]

The 2023-24 NBA season for the Utah Jazz has unfolded with seismic shifts. It has been marked by the absence of key players that have long defined the team’s identity. Keep in mind that Donovan Mitchell’s trade to the Cleveland Cavaliers last season brought in Lauri Markkanen, Ochai Agbaji, and Collin Sexton, along with three […]

If you’re going to compete in a championship game, you might as well resemble a championship-caliber team. Yes, it’s not the real thing, but Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers looked the part in their muscular 123-109 victory over the Indiana Pacers to win the NBA In-Season Tournament on Saturday night at the T-Mobile […]

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Indiana Pacers 123-109 on Saturday to win the inaugural NBA In-Season tournament championship. Despite Anthony Davis scoring 41 points and grabbing 20 rebounds against the Pacers, Lakers star LeBron James led the way for his team on the way to the championship, being named tournament MVP. After securing the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers wants to get their hands on the cash prize that comes along with the NBA In-Season Tournament championship. That much is clear after LeBron James himself exposed his teammates and their very first question after Saturday’s victory. Los Angeles beat the Indiana Pacers in Las Vegas to become the first-ever NBA […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are the first-ever NBA In-Season Tournament champions, and it’s no surprise that LeBron James is the NBA Cup MVP. He led the Lakers to an undefeated record from the group stage through the knockout rounds and was incredibly consistent throughout the tournament. He entered the championship game averaging 26.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, 8.2 assists […]