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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 […]

Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka is not happy about one thing in their ugly loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday: Houston’s physicality, or the lack thereof. The Rockets boast one of the best defenses in the NBA in 2023-24. They are pesky defenders and have been known to annoy the hell out […]

In a move reflecting the NBA’s commitment to curb flopping, Denver Nuggets’ star Nikola Jokic found himself in the league’s crosshairs, receiving a $2,000 fine for a flopping incident during the Denver Nuggets December 2 game against the Sacramento Kings. This latest development, announced via X by the NBA, is part of the league’s ongoing […]

On Saturday night, the Houston Rockets took on the Los Angeles Lakers and ultimately lost 107-97. However, all of the attention is on Ime Udoka and LeBron James. The two were seen conversing with one another and it led to Udoka being ejected from the game. James received a technical foul, but was able to […]

A verbal spat between Lakers player LeBron James and Rockets coach Ime Udoka is going viral. Udoka was ejected from a Rockets-Lakers game Saturday after getting into a war of words with James. This angle of the LeBron James-Ime Udoka exchange 👀 (via unitedlife4ever / TT)pic.twitter.com/yygVXprFdD — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) December 3, 2023 The argument occurred […]

Any intel coming from South Beach media regarding the Miami Heat’s doomed pursuit of Damian Lillard should be taken with a grain of salt. Some prominent local reporters didn’t exactly cover the league’s longest-running offseason storyline with objectivity, repeatedly claiming they knew no better trade package for Lillard would materialize than the one being offered […]

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker is being brutally honest about an ankle sprain he suffered before a game against the Memphis Grizzlies Saturday. Booker said it wasn’t as bad as a different ankle injury that kept him sidelined for a time earlier this season. Booker said the ankle injury he suffered in an opening game […]

In a recent auction by SCP, per Darren Rovell of Action Network, the signed basketball used by the late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant during his 61-point performance at Madison Square Garden in his last-ever game has fetched a staggering $66,152. The significance of this basketball is monumental, as it was the very ball […]

When the second half began between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons, it felt like deja vu. Even though the Pistons are suffering through a double-digit losing streak, it looked like the Cavs were the team dealing with constant defeat. Cleveland came out flat while Detroit was sharp, with Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey taking […]

Bolstered by a nearly fully healthy roster, at long last, and fueled by an electric second quarter, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers (12-9) rolled to an easier-than-expected win over the Houston Rockets, 107-97, on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. Playing their fifth contest in eight days — the first in Los Angeles since […]

Even though the Phoenix Suns have yet to see their new star trio in action, they have seen two of them shine. The chemistry between Devin Booker and Kevin Durant has only grown as they lead the Suns to a top-10 offense and winning record through the first 20 games of the 2023-24 campaign. Booker […]

After trailing by as much as 24 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday, Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks staged an insane 30-0 run in the fourth quarter to erase the deficit and even take a six-point lead. In the end, however, their efforts went to waste as the Thunder held on for […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic was clearly disappointed after the Mavs’ failed comeback bid against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday. After the game, the Mavs star talked about the swing in emotions that he’s dealt with between the birth of his daughter on Thursday and then losing a game in which his team had a 30-0 run […]

Dallas Mavericks fans are all talking about the 30-0 run they put on the Oklahoma City Thunder in their 126-120 loss on Saturday night. But lost in all that is the fact that Mavs star Luka Doncic entered Larry Bird territory during that game. Doncic had 36 points, 15 rebounds, and 18 assists in the […]

Luka Doncic was visibly disappointed after the Dallas Mavericks’ failed comeback bid against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday. The Mavs trailed by as much as 24 points in the game, and after entering the fourth quarter behind by 23 points, it looked like things were over for them. However,  a 30-0 run in the […]

Jimmy Butler didn’t hold back in his assessment of the Miami Heat following Saturday’s loss to the Indiana Pacers. The Heat superstar had some harsh but warranted criticism of the Heat as they gave up more than 140 points in the 144-129 defeat to the Pacers. When asked postgame where Miami stands as they dropped […]

The Chicago Bulls topped the New Orleans Pelicans 124-118 behind a monster game from guard Coby White. The Bulls point guard had 31 points, 9 rebounds, 6assists, and 8 made 3-pointers. He’s the first player in franchise history to reach those numbers in a game, according to StatMuse. Coming into this season, Bulls fans were […]