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As Miami Heat rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. continues to impress, the NBA has recognized his early performance as he was awarded Eastern Conference rookie of the month Monday. This is the first time a member of the Heat organization has received the recognition since Kendrick Nunn in the 2019-2020 season where he got it three […]

In what figures to be a career-long war for accolades, Chet Holmgren won the first battle over Victor Wembanyama. The Oklahoma City Thunder center is the Western Conference Rookie of the Month, per NBA Communications. Although the San Antonio Spurs phenom has wowed fans with his skill level, Holmgren is the right choice for this […]

Kobe Bryant’s last Lakers road uniform, including his signature Nike sneakers, shorts and number 24 jersey – worn by Bryant during his last NBA road game – just sold at auction for nearly $500,000 to an anonymous bidder. The historic pieces of memorabilia, photo matched to prove they were worn by KB on April 11, […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have been notoriously cautious with Zion Williamson, but at least one “hurdle” has been cleared on his road to being fully healthy and available. The 2019 first overall pick can now play both games in back-to-back sets. Pelicans coach Willie Green said after Saturday’s loss to the Chicago Bulls, “It was […]

Nike will be bringing back yet another Kobe Bryant classic sneaker and fans will be seeing these return for the first time since 2013. Coinciding with their other Protro releases slated for 2024, Nike will return the Nike Kobe 8 in it’s iconic ‘Venice Beach’ color scheme. These were rumored months back to be releasing, […]

AJ Lawson could play a big role for the Dallas Mavericks moving forward. Lawson has appeared in just two games for the Mavs so far during the 2023-24 season. He played well in Saturday’s affair against the Oklahoma City Thunder, scoring 12 points in 19 minutes. At Monday’s practice, Lawson revealed how superstars Kyrie Irving […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — Kelly Oubre Jr.’s return to the court for the Philadelphia 76ers is almost here. After missing 11 games with a rib fracture he sustained in a hit-and-run, the Sixers wing has worked through his rehab process and is on track to play again very soon. “I’m excited,” Oubre said after the Sixers’ […]

A major plot point for the Philadelphia 76ers heading into the 2023-24 season was James Harden’s trade request, as it seemed like both sides refused to relent even an inch to the other party. In fact, the tensions ran so high to the point that Harden, in an Adidas event in China, went scorched earth […]

Creating a playoff-like environment in early December is no easy feat, but the NBA is looking to do just that with the new In-Season Tournament. And since this is the inaugural run of the regular season competition, Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and the Boston Celtics are hoping to be the very first team to hoist […]

Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet had a tough free agency decision this past offseason to leave the Toronto Raptors and sign with Houston, and he recently explained one of the factors that led him to make that choice, via The Woj Pod. "It was just a time where it's like, 'Okay, it's starting to go […]

The Dallas Mavericks have enjoyed a solid start to the 2023-24 season. Luka Doncic continues to lead the charge for Dallas. Although Doncic has performed well in recent years, it appears that he could reach new heights this season. One area where Doncic has displayed improvement is in his three-point shooting. Not only is Doncic […]

We have passed the quarter mark of the 2023-24 NBA season and the very first NBA In-Season Tournament will be heading to Las Vegas following following quarterfinal games on Monday and Tuesday night. The Boston Celtics are the favorites to win it all in the Eastern Conference and recent momentum has sprung them back to […]

The Indiana Pacers and Boston Celtics will square off in the first NBA In-Season Tournament quarterfinals game on Monday night with a trip to Las Vegas on the line. Going a perfect 4-0 in group play, the Pacers have proven to be a young team that can step up in big games. Well, they are […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves continues to build his brand both on and off the court and it looks as though he’ll be taking an even bigger role as a sponsored athlete. After becoming the first signature athlete for Singapore-based sportswear brand Rigorer, Austin Reaves will now restructure his role at the brand, a […]

Boston Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis has not played since November 24 and has missed the team’s last three games due to a calf injury. The team has not been concerned about Porzingis’ long-term status and it appears as if the former All-Star will be back in the coming games. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, […]

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving practiced Monday, head coach Jason Kidd told reporters. “Yeah, Kyrie was fine. Went through everything today,” Kidd said. Irving missed Saturday’s game due to foot soreness. The Mavs were defeated 126-120 by the Oklahoma City Thunder despite going on a 30-0 run during the game. Irving’s presence was missed, and […]

Brooklyn Nets head coach Jacque Vaughn made it no secret amid Cam Thomas’ lack of playing time last season: he wanted to see the young guard improve as a playmaker. After an impressive training camp, Thomas earned a rotation role for the first time in his career this season. His performance during Saturday’s win over […]

Some NBA records are easy to remember. They help immortalize a player’s legacy. However, there are also records that are simply forgettable. While some records are forgettable, they also make you scratch your head. Let’s take a look at the 10 least-known NBA records that will shock you. 10. Most 3-point misses by a player […]

The Indiana Pacers are about to face the Boston Celtics in the quarterfinals of the 2023 NBA In-Season Tournament on Monday night, but they could be missing their best weapon of the campaign. With that said, the question is this: Is Tyrese Haliburton playing tonight vs. the Celtics? *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (click […]

The Dallas Mavericks have been defying the odds so far. as they are currently fourth in the Western Conference with an 11-7 record. After missing the play-in tournament last year, the Mavs are looking like they are finding their stride with head coach Jason Kidd, Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving as the catalysts of their squad. […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Austin Reaves continues to cash in on his popularity. The former Wichita State Shockers and Oklahoma Sooners star has reportedly secured an extension deal with Chinese sports brand Rigorer, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. “Lakers guard Austin Reaves and his reps have renegotiated an extension with Chinese sportswear brand Rigorer […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are set to take on the New York Knicks in the NBA In-Season Tournament Quarterfinals on Tuesday, December 5th. Ahead of the Bucks-Knicks showdown, we’ll be making our Bucks In-Season Tournament Quarterfinals bold predictions. The Bucks went a clean 4-0 in East Group B and tallied the best point differential among East […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers remain in striking distance of the division lead in the mediocre NFC South, as their 21-18 win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday moved them to 5-7 on the season, one game behind the 6-6 Atlanta Falcons. One of the major reasons for why the Buccaneers remain in playoff contention is […]

At this juncture of the NBA season, pundits are focused on discussing the biggest surprises and disappointments we have seen so far. The usual teams on top and bottom are mentioned from time to time, but some teams, such as the Oklahoma City Thunder or Minnesota Timberwolves, stand out as early season surprises. Perhaps the […]

Anyone who thought that the NBA In-Season Tournament was going to fail was very wrong. Not only have all 30 teams and all the players around the league bought into this idea of competing for something early in the season, but basketball fans seem to enjoy this tournament given the fact that attendance for the […]

The 2008 Southwest Division Title is getting company in the New Orleans Pelicans’ trophy case. They may not hold a parade or hang a banner in the Smoothie King Center for the win, but the organization’s social media team can hang their hat on the new statue coming to New Orleans. The media team has […]

Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram have the max-level contract attention, but Trey Murphy III has the one elite skill that unlocks the potential of the New Orleans Pelicans. Murphy’s quick-trigger shooting from anywhere inside the gym is the last component of head coach Willie Green’s rotations and what the front office believes can be a […]

With an Indiana Pacers In-Season Tournament Quarterfinals game scheduled against the Boston Celtics, many eyes will be on Rick Carlisle’s men. Ahead of the Pacers-Celtics game, we’ll be making our Pacers In-Season Tournament Quarterfinals predictions. The Pacers are led by star guard Tyrese Haliburton, who is having a phenomenal season. Haliburton is averaging 27 points […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have gotten off to a relatively strong start to the 2023-24 NBA season as they look to build on last year’s appearance in the Western Conference Finals. James has continued to play at an elite level despite turning 39 years old later this month, and the Lakers currently […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers seem to have overcome a slow start to the 2023-24 season as they look to build upon last postseason’s appearance in the Western Conference Finals. Despite being weeks away from turning 39 years old, James has continued to play at an All-NBA level so far this year, and […]

To say the Memphis Grizzlies have been hit hard this season by injuries would be an understatement. They were already without Ja Morant for the first 25 games of the season due to his suspension. But they’ve been missing key players as well due to various injuries. The NBA awarded the Grizzlies two emergency hardship […]

The Golden State Warriors have had a somewhat slow start to the 2023 NBA season. As of now, they boast a 9-11 record. Of course, the team is always looking to improve and make a push for the championship. One potential target for the Warriors is Toronto Raptors’ forward Pascal Siakam. He is a two-time […]

They needed help from Luka Doncic’s Dallas Mavericks, but the Zion Williamson-led New Orleans Pelicans (10-9) have advanced to the NBA In-Season Tournament quarterfinals. The Pelicans In-Season Tournament run now leads to a matchup with the Sacramento Kings. A win on the road Monday means a reward money bump and the right to play in […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers forward Metta World Peace, formerly known as Ron Artest, has never been one to keep his own opinions to himself. Peace has recently raised eyebrows for various player rankings he has released, and now, the 2010 Lakers champion has dropped a new hot take that caused a stir across social media […]

Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors have gotten off to a bit of a frustrating start to the young 2023-24 NBA season. The Warriors currently sit with a disappointing record of 9-11, and although Curry has continued to play at an elite level in his Age 35 season, Golden State has had major struggles […]

The NBA In-Season Tournament has finally reached the knockout rounds. The Indiana Pacers have earned the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference with a perfect 4-0 record. Only the Milwaukee Bucks are ahead of them due to point differential. The Pacers will be facing the Boston Celtics without Kristaps Porzingis, and they might short-handed […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James had an incredible highlight reel layup against the Houston Rockets, and he wanted to remind everyone that he’s still capable of pulling off those kind of plays even after all these years. James posted highlights and pictures of the incredible play on his Instagram account.   View this post […]

HOUSTON – Another Houston Rockets road loss. At this point, it’s beginning to look comical. An 8-9 overall record without a win on the road continues to spell more trouble with coach Ime Udoka’s squad. Initially, it didn’t appear as such. The Rockets led as many as nine points against the Los Angeles Lakers with […]

The Indiana Pacers have learned to salvage broken plays on varying lengths. Tyrese Haliburton knows how to get his teammates the ball inside the paint, on the perimeter, or even make them open for a post-up. This got them the best offense in the league with a whopping 123.8 offensive rating. Joe Mazzulla and the […]