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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 […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is starting to make a name for himself as a Canadian legend. The Oklahoma City Thunder star is chasing the likes of Steve Nash and Wayne Gretzky. He is already heading in the right direction after representing the country well in the FIBA World Cup. For this, the young gun was rewarded with […]

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 […]