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LeBron James wasn’t happy following suffering the most lopsided loss of his 21-year career. After the Los Angeles Lakers’ humiliating 44-point loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday, a visibly frustrated James went viral for his terse, monotone comments in the post-game locker room, stressing that “a lot” has to change for his team to […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (12-6) got their first look of the season at the New Orleans Pelicans (10-9), one of the eight teams that advanced in the In-Season Tournament. With Joel Embiid ruled out, the Sixers suffered a wire-to-wire loss by a final score of 124-114. Let’s break down a Sixers’ loss that was way more […]

The Orlando Magic made easy work of the Washington Wizards on Wednesday, extending their winning streak to a league-best eight games with a 139-120 victory. Budding sophomore star Paolo Banchero had a frustrating night, though, finishing with just six points and four turnovers on 2-of-8 shooting before leaving for good with 4:43 left in the […]

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs has become quite the showman this season. He showed his aerial abilities after he picked off the Washington Wizards’ Jordan Poole and did a 360 dunk on Wednesday. The Wizards were in their half-court set against the Magic in the third quarter. Poole passed the ball to Tyus Jones but […]

For the first time in nearly 45 years, the San Antonio Spurs will face the Chicago Bulls more than twice in the same season. The scheduling anomaly comes as a result of the NBA’s inaugural In-Season Tournament. After four games of pool play, the Spurs and Bulls are among the 24 teams that failed to […]

The Detroit Pistons haven’t been the same since the days of Chauncey Billups, Richard Hamilton, Rasheed Wallace and the rest of the ‘Bad Boys 2’ Pistons, but the Lakers have excelled as usual. The two bitter rivals have gone in different directions since the early 2000s, and LeBron James has been a big reason for […]

The 3-13 Memphis Grizzlies are having a tough season, as they look to get a win against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. Things are going so poorly for the Grizzlies, that even when they have a big lead, the stadium lights shut off. Up 63-42 over the Jazz with 11:05 left in the third […]

If a fan thought of a member of the Los Angeles Lakers breaking a record, LeBron James would be the first to come to mind then Anthony Davis. But, it was D’Angelo Russell that set a new league record. He torched the Detroit Pistons led by Cade Cunningham. Monty Williams found it hard to guard […]

Outspoken billionaire Mark Cuban is selling his majority ownership stake in the Dallas Mavericks to American and Israeli physician Miriam Adelson, the widow of casino magnate Sheldon Adelson. The Mavs valuation is set for approximately $3.5 billion. The reaction has been swift on social media, with some speculating that Cuban may have sold the Mavs in order to be gearing up for […]

The injury bug is not on the side of the Steve Kerr-led Golden State Warriors after their early exit in the NBA In-Season Tournament. Gary Payton II was the first guard to go down in their loss to the Sacramento Kings. Now, another leader, Chris Paul, suffered an unfortunate fate before they square off against […]

The Denver Nuggets are finally getting star point guard Jamal Murray back into action, as he is all set to play for the first time after a long absence against the Houston Rockets at home Wednesday night, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. “Nuggets star Jamal Murray (hamstring) will make his return vs. the Rockets tonight, […]

Gary Payton II’s early exit in the Golden State Warriors’ NBA In-Season Tournament loss to the Sacramento Kings was crucial. Steve Kerr could not find answers to lock down De’Aaron Fox or Malik Monk in the perimeter. It was once thought that the elite defender had just suffered a contusion to his leg. But, things […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have had an impressive start to the 2023-24 NBA season. The Timberwolves have a record of 13-4 and are 1st in the Western Conference standings. Although Minnesota has had a dazzling debut, star center Karl-Anthony Towns could still be traded. How long will Karl Anthony-Towns remain with the Timberwolves? NBA executives believe […]

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun had a surreal training session with Hakeem “The Dream” Olajuwon during his rookie year two years ago. Alperen Sengun made the startling revelation in an interview on the Podcast P With Paul George show on Wednesday. "I worked Hakeem [Olajuwon] once… It was my first year. I was so surprised […]

The San Antonio Spurs have enjoyed a surge of interest in the team due to the incredible play and talents of Victor Wembanyama, the team’s number one draft pick this season. The man known as ‘Wemby’ spoke out on his current level of progress in the National Basketball Association. The Spurs’ coach Gregg Popovich has […]

It seems only a matter of time until the Chicago Bulls finally blow it up. One team poised to pounce once Arturas Karnisovas and the Bulls’ front office officially hit the reset button, making marquee players available via trade? The Los Angeles Lakers. Former All-Star Zach LaVine isn’t the only Chicago stalwart rumored to be […]

A majority share of the Dallas Mavericks ownership is in the process of getting sold to Miriam Adelson and the Adelson family, but that doesn’t mean Mavs fans will see less of Mark Cuban. In fact, Cuban will still be seeing the basketball operations of the team. A full control that is (via Marc Stein). […]

It turned out legendary Los Angeles Lakers head coach Pat Riley had a beef with veteran actor Rob Lowe in the 1980s. Rob Lowe and Magic Johnson had several things in common: they were both from the Midwest, almost the same age, and Southern California residents. The actor said he got to know Magic Johnson […]

Becky Hammon is staying busy in the WNBA offseason, as she is set to join Tony Parker in the World Series of Poker (WSOP) event in December. The Las Vegas Aces head coach and former San Antonio Spurs star will participate in the WSOP Paradise event, with Hammon scheduled for a poker vacation that includes […]

Before the season started for the Miami Heat, head coach Erik Spoelstra stated to the media during training camp that this current roster is deeper than it was last season. While that may be true, it can be a blessing and a curse. A blessing because the team is filled with talented players and young […]

The Detroit Pistons are having a rough 2023-24 NBA season. The Pistons have a record of 2-15 and sit in last place in the Eastern Conference Standings. Naturally, the Motor City is looking for a way to improve its team. Bojan Bogdanovic could a be piece the Pistons are willing to trade, but Detroit’s record […]

In a back-and-forth game at American Airlines Center on Tuesday night, the Houston Rockets found themselves on the losing end, falling to the Dallas Mavericks 121-115. This loss not only eliminates the Rockets from the In-Season Tournament, but also extends their road woes. In addition to being 8-7 on the season, Houston is now 0-6 […]

Former Atlanta Hawks standout Jeff Teague didn’t mind teams running up the score to qualify for the knockout round of the in-season tournament. He spoke about it during an interview on FanDuelTV’s hit show Run It Back. Jeff Teague’s comments came after the Boston Celtics repeatedly fouled Andre Drummond intentionally to force him to shoot […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas is expected to return on Thursday night against the Charlotte Hornets after missing the team’s last nine games with a left ankle sprain. The Nets listed Thomas as probable on their initial injury report Wednesday. Thomas participated in full-court, five-on-five scrimmages following Brooklyn’s shootaround Tuesday, according to head coach Jacque […]

The Toronto Raptors reportedly have some real concerns regarding OG Anunoby’s upcoming free agency situation this summer. According to Hoops Hype, the Raptors are worried that teams could pry away Anunoby from Toronto with a shorter-term max deal because of the relatively weak free agency market in the summer of 2024. League executives expect Anunoby […]

De’Aaron Fox has been a focal point for the Sacramento Kings as of late. In fact, he played an instrumental role in leading the Kings back into the postseason in 2023 for the first time since 2006. Fox is also the reigning NBA Clutch Player of the Year. Moreover, 2023 also saw him make his […]

With their season crashing down before it even truly began and no end in sight, the Chicago Bulls may be heading toward a rebuild of sorts. That could start during the season, with several Bulls veterans potentially hitting the trade market if the losing continues in Chicago. This begs the question as to what the […]

With James Harden out of the equation, Tyrese Maxey has blossomed into a star for the Philadelphia 76ers. In his fourth and final year of his contract with the Sixers, Maxey is set to see a massive raise next offseason. While a new contract would be great, Maxey’s focus is on helping the Sixers compete […]

The Golden State Warriors suffered another disheartening defeat Tuesday night when they blew a 24-point lead and lost to the Sacramento Kings, 124-123. Golden State’s early-season struggles have opened discussions on whether the Warriors should make drastic changes this season to maximize the prime of Stephen Curry and improve their chances of winning a championship. […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers stomped the Atlanta Hawks 128-105 on Tuesday night, leading the Cavs to finish group play in the NBA’s inaugural in-season tournament with a 3-1 record and a plus-29 point differential. But it wasn’t enough to advance to the eight-team knockout round. After the game, Cavs star Donovan Mitchell reflected on Cleveland’s failure […]

Immanuel Quickley is one of the most popular players on the New York Knicks, but teams are reportedly monitoring whether or not he will become available on the trade market after the two sides failed to agree to an extension before the season, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. “I think Quickley might be New […]

There are eight teams left in the first edition of the NBA in-season tournament, including the Boston Celtics, Indiana Pacers, Milwaukee Bucks, New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers, Sacramento Kings, New Orleans Pelicans and Phoenix Suns. Not only will there be a prize for the team that wins, but an MVP trophy handed out. Heading […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have completely turned the page toward a youth movement in the 2023-24 season. Rotation players Shaedon Sharpe, Scoot Henderson, and Jabari Walker are all 21 years old or younger. Even veteran starters Anfernee Simons and Deandre Ayton are 24 and 25 years old, respectively. Despite the fact that the Blazers and […]

The James Harden experiment started off bad for the Los Angeles Clippers, as they lost their first five games with him in the starting lineup. Then, after moving Russell Westbrook to the bench, the Clippers rattled off three-straight wins and all of their problems seemed to be forgotten. The Clippers now find themselves 7-9 after […]

Toronto Raptors All-Star Pascal Siakam was a hot name in trade discussions during the NBA offseason. Given the fact that the Raptors missed the playoffs and Siakam was entering the final year of his contract, rival teams viewed Toronto as a prime trade partner. Ultimately, the Raptors and executive Masai Ujiri held off on making […]

Charlotte Hornets veteran Gordon Hayward is reportedly on the radar of “multiple playoff-caliber teams,” according to HoopsHype. The report added that while the Hornets intend to compete for a playoff spot, they would eventually look to give Brandon Miller more playing time at Hayward’s expense should they stay outside the Play-In Tournament picture. Charlotte is […]

Last Wednesday, Golden State Warriors guard Chris Paul was ejected by Scott Foster in the latest incident from the ongoing saga between the two. NBA fans went wild online after the ejection. While many ripped Foster, other sarcastically broke down Foster’s ejection in the style of a legendary player’s signature move. On social media, Rob […]

The Phoenix Suns are winners of the West’s wild card spot. Phoenix will face the Los Angeles Lakers and the LeBron James/Anthony Davis duo in the quarterfinals of the NBA’s in-season tournament at 8 p.m. PT Tuesday in Los Angeles. .#Suns have the fifth-best odds to win the 2023-24 NBA in-season tournament, per @FDSportsbook. PHX: […]

It seems like a matter of time before Zach LaVine and the Chicago Bulls part ways. LaVine has been with the Bulls since the start of the 2017-18 season and the former lottery pick has blossomed into a two-time All-Star talent at the shooting guard position. However, the organization’s lack of success and LaVine’s frustrations […]