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The Phoenix Suns took care of a Portland Trail Blazers team that has been decimated by injuries, 120-107. The game was notable because, due to fallout from the multi-team Damian Lillard trade this summer, several players were facing their old team on Tuesday night. Nassir Little and Jusuf Nurkic both showed up for the Suns, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers took on the Houston Rockets on Sunday night and they won a thriller as the final score was 105-104. The game was back and forth the entire way, and LeBron James ended up sealing the win for the Lakers at the free throw at the end of game to improve LA […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is one of the greatest ballers of his generation. However, how does Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant compare to King James in the bigger scheme of things? Former NBA players Rashad McCants and Gilbert Arenas weighed in on the LeBron James vs. Kevin Durant controversy on Tuesday. Why is […]

On a night that saw him become the first player to ever reach the 39,000-point mark, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James turned back the clock against the Utah Jazz. But he didn’t turn it back to 2012, or even 2006. Tonight’s game looked like the 1985 Showtime Lakers with the way James was pushing […]

After the conclusion of the 2023 FIBA World Cup, eight of the 12 berths for the 2024 Olympics have now been taken, with the last four to be decided at qualifying tournaments. But for the eight teams that have punched their respective tickets to Paris, the job is far from over, especially with an Olympic […]

DeAndre Ayton was the center of all criticism when the Phoenix Suns once again underperformed during the playoffs. Fans and critics alike were pointing out his lack of spirit which led to their downfall in the paint. This is why he got traded out of the system in hopes of a new start. Although, Frank […]

Soon after he left the Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden infamously said that he isn’t a system player, but rather he is “the” system on offense. Harden blamed the Sixers for pigeonholing him on offense and limiting his abilities as a former MVP alongside reigning MVP Joel Embiid and rising star Tyrese […]

The Orlando Magic had their third NBA In-Season tournament game of the season on Tuesday as they took on the Toronto Raptors at home. The Magic came into this game with a 1-1 record in group play, so if they wanted to keep their hopes of advancing to the quarterfinals alive, they needed a win. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers took on the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Sixers’ final Group Play game of the NBA In-Season Tournament on Tuesday night. Needing a win to keep their hopes for Las Vegas alive, the Sixers stumbled into overtime after a terrible first half and ended up losing by a final score of 122-119. The […]

The Indiana Pacers are off to the knockout stage of the NBA In-Season Tournament, and Tyrese Haliburton has been the main reason as to why. Haliburton was already an elite floor general during the 2022-23 season, but he appears to have ascended to another level for this campaign. On Tuesday night, during the Pacers’ group-clinching […]

On Tuesday night, Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers improved to 8-4 on the young 2023-24 NFL season with an epic road win over the Atlanta Hawks in some NBA In-Season Tournament action. Haliburton was absolutely electric in this one, scoring 37 points, dishing out 16 assists, and pulling down 5 rebounds, helping guide his […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have had a rollercoaster of a season in 2023. Their performance has left them in sixth place in the Western Conference in the early going. Amidst their inconsistency, D’Angelo Russell has struggled to find his footing, leading many to question whether he should be traded. In this article, we will explore […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers topped the Philadelphia 76ers 122-119 in overtime despite the Cavs missing three rotation players due to injury. Donovan Mitchell, Caris LeVert, and Isaac Okoro all missed the Cavs win in an NBA In-Season Tournament game that kept Cleveland’s wild-card hopes alive. Cavs star Donovan Mitchell was hyped up on social media after […]

The Phoenix Suns made a bewildering trade during the preseason as part of the three-team deal involving Damian Lillard heading to the Milwaukee Bucks. As part of the trade, the Suns sent promising young center Deandre Ayton to the Portland Trail Blazers while receiving Jusuf Nurkic in return. The move puzzled fans and pundits alike […]

Trae Young will never be a positive defender. He’s one of the smallest players in the NBA, generously listed at 6’1, 164 pounds, absent the physical capabilities to consistently hold up in isolation and prove disruptive as a help defender. The outsized offensive responsibilities Young shoulders with the Atlanta Hawks is always bound to somewhat affect his […]

LeBron James’ unprecedented combination of greatness and longevity has earned him sole occupancy of the 39,000 points club, per ClutchPoints. The all-time leading scorer grabbed the illustrious milestone early in the Los Angeles Lakers’ home matchup against the Utah Jazz Tuesday night. Knowing Commissioner Adam Silver, one can assume he is absolutely ecstatic that James […]

The Golden State Warriors have had a challenging 2023 NBA season so far, with a 7-8 record. Despite the presence of big names like Stephen Curry, Chris Paul, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green, the team has struggled to find consistency on the court. Injuries and a lack of depth have also hampered their performance, leading […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have seemingly found a working combination early in this season by moving Austin Reaves to the bench and starting Cam Reddish in his place. Reaves was expected to take a major leap this season after last year but he hasn’t yet been able to find a consistent rhythm. Reddish on the […]

The Phoenix Suns have not been able to realize their full potential yet as their Big 3 of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal has not had consistent playing time together due to injury. They were considered a championship contender coming into the season and only time will tell if those predictions are accurate. […]

The Orlando Magic have been one of the surprise teams of the 2023-24 NBA season so far. They are currently 9-5 and on a four game win streak. Compared to last season, the Magic did not reach nine wins until their 29th game of the year. At that point they already had 20 losses. Magic […]

On Tuesday evening, Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers improved to 8-5 on the young 2023-24 NBA season with a wild 157-152 win on the road over the Atlanta Hawks. Haliburton was electric in this one, scoring 37 points, dishing out 16 assists, and grabbing five rebounds, leading the Pacers to victory in a game […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (10-4) faced the Cleveland Cavaliers (8-6) in their final Group Play game of the NBA In-Season Tournament. Needing a win to keep their hopes for Las Vegas alive, the Sixers stumbled into overtime after a terrible first half and lost by a final score of 122-119. Let’s break down the Sixers’ final […]

Given how the previous two seasons have gone for the Hornets, few expect the Charlotte Hornets team to be competitive in the Eastern Conference. Charlotte has tipped off the first month of the 2023-24 NBA season with a 4-9 record. Still, despite the record, there is a lot to be excited about this Hornets roster […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have come out the gates storming this season. They are currently 10-3 and behind only the 11-3 Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference standings. They had to navigate the James Harden drama at the beginning of the season and Harden did not suit up at all for the team this year before […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have had a bit of an up and down start to the 2023-24 NBA season. The Lakers currently sit at 8-6 on the campaign, and James has continued playing at an elite level despite this being his 21st season in the association. Still, that isn’t stopping some pundits […]

The Los Angeles Lakers host the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night in the NBA In-Season Tournament. LA enters the game having won back-to-back contests. LeBron James and Anthony Davis’ injury statuses were initially in question amid the Lakers’ quest for a third consecutive victory, however. The Jazz are just 4-9 so far in the 2023-24 […]

The Edmonton Oilers are considering a trade for a Montreal Canadiens goaltender. “The Oilers do continue to look at the goaltender market. A number of teams who were in Montreal said that Edmonton was there looking at all three of Montreal’s goaltenders. I don’t believe there’s anything imminent there, I just think it’s the Oilers […]

Head coach Frank Vogel and the Phoenix Suns have worked through an up and down beginning portion to the 2023-24 NBA season. The Suns currently sit at 7-6 but have yet to see the debut of star trio Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal, who have not played a game together so far, causing […]

James Harden’s tenure with the Los Angeles Clippers has gotten off to a rough start. Although the Clippers have won their last two games over the San Antonio Spurs and the Houston Rockets, the team preceeded that with five straight losses after trading for Harden from the Philadelphia 76ers at the end of October. Along […]

The Sacramento Kings suffered a humiliating 129-93 loss against the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday. The loss snapped a six game win streak. The loss wasn’t all they suffered, however. The Kings lost starting wing Keegan Murray during the game due to a back injury. Murray did not come out of the locker room for […]

Dallas Mavericks wing Tim Hardaway Jr. is clearly making an early argument for the 2023-24 Sixth Man of the Year award, as the Mavs reserve is currently leading the league in three-pointers and points off the bench. Hardaway is drawing inspiration to excel off the Mavs bench from a couple of the best sixth-men to […]

On Monday evening, Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics dropped to 11-3 on the young 2023-24 NBA season with a crushing 121-118 overtime road loss to the Charlotte Hornets. Although Tatum scored 45 points in what was largely a virtuoso performance, he also missed a free throw late in the overtime that would have tied […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have had some unfortunate luck this season when it comes to injuries. Surprisingly though, franchise player Zion Williamson has not had any injury concerns so far despite being limited the past few years. The Pelicans have managed to stay competitive while they await the return of several key players. The Pelicans […]

Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers have gotten off to a strong start to the 2023-24 NBA season. The Sixers currently sit at 10-3 on the campaign, and Embiid has looked the part of the MVP that he was a season ago, putting up monster numbers on a seemingly nightly basis to help the team […]

The Denver Nuggets have been one of the better teams in the NBA to start the 2023-24 season, as expected. They’re currently navigating an injury to Jamal Murray but have maintained their position as one of the top teams in the Western Conference. Part of the reason is that they’re getting key contributions from players […]

The Washington Wizards are bad. Not only are the Wizards bad, but they’re literally comically bad, with a new Jordan Poole moment to spur laughter seemingly each and every night. Tuesday brought yet another doozy. While trailing by 10 in the 4th Quarter, Jordan Poole ran about 12 seconds off the game-clock on his own […]

Prior to their heartbreaking 105-104 loss against the Los Angeles Lakers last Sunday night, the Houston Rockets arrived at the Crypto.com arena with new faces on the roster. More specifically, Dillon Brooks. Dillon Brooks’ new name on IG: “Villain” 👀 pic.twitter.com/XqjArAOLPt — Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) November 20, 2023 Now Dubbed “Villain” on Instagram, Brooks received […]

Newly signed wing Dillon Brooks and the Houston Rockets have gotten off to a relatively strong start to the 2023-24 NBA season. Brooks was signed by the Rockets this past offseason after the Memphis Grizzlies declined to negotiate an extension with him, and so far, his tenure with the Rockets has gone well, as Houston […]

Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers have had a strong start to the 2023-24 NBA season. The Pacers were not expected to be very good this year, but the team currently sits at 7-5 twelve games into the new campaign, and Haliburton has impressed with his ability to see the floor along with an improved […]