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Dallas Mavericks’ star player, Luka Doncic, provided an update on his recent thumb injury sustained during the game against the Los Angeles Clippers. The injury occurred early in the contest when Doncic saw his thumb hit a defender’s knee while driving to the basket. Despite leaving the game temporarily for assessment, the Mavs superstar returned […]

It’s been nearly two weeks since Russell Westbrook requested to move to the bench after the Los Angeles Clippers acquired James Harden, a move that initially threw the Clips chemistry out of whack. But in the five games since Westbrook became LA’s sixth man, the Clippers have seemingly, and perhaps only momentarily, turned their season […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have had a tumultuous start to the 2023-24 campaign, but they have begun to find some traction since Russell Westbrook volunteered to come off the bench to allow Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, and James Harden the opportunity to get more comfortable playing with each other. Now that Westbrook has helped the […]

The Phoenix Suns have had a solid start to the 2023 NBA season. So far, they have showcased their potential as a strong contender in the league. However, there’s a player who has struggled to make a significant impact, and the team should consider trading him to maximize their chances of success. The Suns have […]

Apparently, Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton is fan of WWE, because he was hyped when CM Punk made his return at Survivor Series. When Randy Orton was “late” to the start of Survivor Series, leaving his team to prepare for their WarGames match 5-on-4, it led more than a few fans in the Allstate Arena in […]

Russell Westbrook just hit Luka Doncic with a double-whammy during Saturday’s showdown between the Los Angeles Clippers and Dallas Mavericks. Midway through the fourth quarter–with the Clippers up 98-81–Westbrook attacked the rim with authority and tested Doncic’s defense. The Mavs star didn’t pose any threat at all, simply allowing Russ to get to the rim. […]

Despite playing for the Los Angeles Lakers, it’s clear that the Cleveland Cavaliers will always hold a special place in LeBron James’ heart. The team compiled a tribute video, which is captured by Hoop Central, filled with some of James’ most iconic moments during his two stints in Cleveland. The show of gratitude was not random, […]

After Anthony Davis’ standout performance on Saturday against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves didn’t hold back in his message for those haters criticizing the big man all season long. Davis has seen his fair share of mockeries and insults amid what has been an inconsistent season so far for him. In […]

A museum memorializing NBA legend and current Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James opened in his hometown of Akron, Ohio on Saturday. The white suit the Lakers forward wore to the 2003 NBA Draft is on display in the LeBron James Home Court Museum. Fans can also find plenty of memorabilia from his time in St. Vincent-St. Mary High […]

The Los Angeles Lakers (9-7) banded together and overcame a host of injuries, turnovers, and missed LeBron James shots to fend off the Cleveland Cavaliers, 121-115, in the opening stop of their four-game road trip on Saturday at RocketMortgage FieldHouse. Seven players hit double-figures, led by a destructive Anthony Davis (32 points, 13 rebounds), as […]

While it’s becoming clearer that the Cleveland Cavaliers are better off with Darius Garland being the alpha in their backcourt, it doesn’t mean Donovan Mitchell can’t shine. With the team’s rotation fully healthy, the Cavs have found a nuclear lineup that can let Mitchell shine brightest whenever he’s not sharing the floor with Garland. New […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers took on the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday in a game that featured LeBron James’ new team against his old team. The Cavaliers honored LeBron James recently with a video on his return to ‘The Land.’ The Cavs got a full lineup back with the return of key players against Coach Darvin […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic appeared to hurt his hand early in their Saturday contest with the Los Angeles Clippers, sparking concerns about a potentially significant injury. After stealing the ball from James Harden less than a minute into the game, Doncic was seen grabbing his left hand while seemingly in pain. He just looked […]

The Miami Heat were dealt a brutal injury blow as backup point guard Dru Smith suffered a season-ending knee injury on Wednesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Smith has been one of the team’s main options behind the aging Kyle Lowry and now, their depth is taking a hit. Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said that the Cavs’ court is “a hazard,” according to […]

The Phoenix Suns are set to face the New York Knicks on Sunday evening at Madison Square Garden, but it’s not yet clear if Kevin Durant will be in uniform. Durant is listed as questionable on the Suns’ injury report, per Kellan Olson of Empire of the Suns. Kevin Durant (right foot soreness) is questionable […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Patrick Beverley is not one to let disrespect go past him. So, when he got ahold of a stat that helps prove his worth to the Sixers despite haters saying he contributes barely anything to the team, the veteran did was he was supposed to: slap his haters with a reality check. […]

The Miami Heat are bringing up the rear of the Eastern Conference playoff chase this season, with Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo seemingly having a hard time wrestling with expectations of another NBA Finals trip. Butler, Adebayo, and Duncan Robinson all sat out Saturday’s loss to the Nets at the Barclays Center. A loss to […]

The Miami Heat were dealt a brutal injury blow as backup point guard Dru Smith suffered a season-ending knee injury on Wednesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Smith has been one of the team’s main options behind the aging Kyle Lowry and now, their depth is taking a hit. Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said that the Cavs’ court is […]

Chet Holmgren of the Oklahoma City Thunder showed out with 33 points against Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers, despite a narrow loss, and he spoke about how both he and Embiid missed their first seasons in the NBA. “I wouldn’t say were like super tight, but it’s all respect, you know we’ve worked out […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are among the teams that have taken one of the biggest leaps in the 2023-24 season from last year. They’re currently 11-5 and in second place in the Western Conference standings. A big reason for the Thunder hot start is the star duo of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren. The duo […]

Guarding Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is one of the hardest puzzles that NBA teams have to solve. While the Philadelphia 76ers didn’t exactly crack the code, they made life tough enough for him that he couldn’t lead his Oklahoma City Thunder to victory. The Sixers held on for a road win after limiting SGA to 3-11 shooting […]

The Philadelphia 76ers closed out a win against the Oklahoma City Thunder thanks to the excellent free-throw shooting from their center. Not many NBA teams can say they feel at ease with their center at the charity stripe, especially in crunch time. But the Sixers have such a luxury with Joel Embiid. Embiid shot 19-21 […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers may be without Darius Garland for a bit of time, as the star point guard fell to injury early on in the Saturday night game against the Los Angeles Lakers. It’s not clear how long he’ll be out, but he’s likely not returning for the Cavs. Almost immediately after suffering the injury, […]

It goes without saying that the Cleveland Cavaliers hold a special place in their heart for LeBron James after all he has given to the franchise and city, but they decided to formally show their appreciation on Saturday before the Cavs took on the Akron, Ohio native and the Los Angeles Lakers. The team compiled […]

The Brooklyn Nets snapped a three-game losing streak Saturday at Barclays Center with a 112-97 win over the Miami Heat, who were without Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, and Duncan Robinson on the back end of a back-to-back. Here are three key takeaways from a decisive Brooklyn win. Spencer Dinwiddie dices up makeshift Miami defense With […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder found themselves in a close game late against the Eastern Conference contending Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night, only to fall short in a 127-123 loss. Chet Holmgren was tasked with guarding last season’s NBA MVP Joel Embiid, who scored 35 points. Previously, Holmgren commented on the difficulty of facing the Sixers […]

There can be a lot of pressure that comes with being the first player from your home country to make it to the NBA. Such is the reality for Los Angeles Lakers rookie guard D’Moi Hodge. When the Lakers signed him to a two-way contract ahead of NBA Summer League, Hodge became the first NBA […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder lost to the Philadelphia 76ers 127-123. Even so, spirits remain high. They’ve looked like one of the best teams in the Western Conference as the Thunders’ young stars are meshing well. Now, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander can’t stop raving about teammates Chet Holmgren and Jaylin Williams. Williams had to play a larger role […]

Chet Holmgren has been having a standout rookie season for the Oklahoma City Thunder. On Saturday night, the rookie big man continued to add to his Rookie of the Year campaign, recording 33 points and five made triples against the Philadelphia 76ers. Despite the Sixers coming away with a 127-123 road victory, the Thunder have […]

NBA scoring leader Joel Embiid barely missed out on what would have been the Sixers’ first triple-double of the season with 35 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists, as the 76ers ended the Oklahoma City Thunder’s six-game winning streak with a 127-123 victory on Saturday. Embiid made six free throws in the final 9.8 seconds to […]

A museum memorializing NBA legend and current Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James opened in his hometown of Akron, Ohio Saturday, and naturally people are curious about what’s inside. Given its location, fans could expect to see a lot of keepsakes from his Cleveland Cavaliers days, including the very beginning. The white suit James wore […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder fell to the Philadelphia 76ers 127-123 on Saturday, but Chet Holmgren’s 33-point performance has fans claiming he is better than San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama. This is Chet Holmgren’s first full season in the NBA, as he missed all of last year with an injury. The Thunder are hoping he […]

The Boston Celtics are gearing up for a challenging matchup against the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday, but they’ll be doing so without the services of Kristaps Porzingis. The Celtics announced that the star center will be sidelined due to a calf injury sustained in Friday’s game against the Orlando Magic, per Kaley Brown of Boston.com. […]

Jalen Johnson has been a breakout player for the Atlanta Hawks during the 2023-24 season. With John Collins gone, Johnson has stepped up to be his team’s starting power forward and he’s suddenly emerged as a key talent that impacts winning. Facing the Washington Wizards on Saturday night, Johnson was forced to leave the game […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (11-5) emerged from their Thanksgiving break to face the Oklahoma City Thunder (11-5). The Sixers met one of the up-and-coming teams in the NBA with a strong performance, winning by a final score of 127-123. Let’s break down the Sixers’ win over the Thunder. Sixers player notes: Joel Embiid: 35 points, 11 […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie Dereck Lively II candidly shared his experience after a scary fall during a game against the Los Angeles Lakers. He shed light on the severity of the injury and its impact on his well-being. Lively, who spoke with Brad Townsend of Dallas Morning News, revealed that he now feels much better after […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are always going to be a better team when Zion Williamson is healthy and playing. Although the former No. 1 overall NBA Draft pick has yet to play in both games of a back-to-back set so far in the 2023-24 NBA regular season, the Pelicans are undeniably ecstatic that Williamson is […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have been struggling to start the 2023-24 NBA season, which is not too surprising considering this is a young, inexperienced team with some injury concerns as well. The Blazers have a Sunday game against the Milwaukee Bucks but it looks like they might have a full roster for that matchup. After […]

Early in the season, the common theme for the Cleveland Cavaliers have been injuries. Whenever one player returns to the rotation, another heads out for a random ache, pain, or hamstring strain. It started with Jarrett Allen missing the entire preseason and a sizeable portion of the early regular season. Lately, it has been Donovan […]