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The Portland Trail Blazers came into the 2023-24 NBA season ready to hit the rebuild button by trading away franchise cornerstone Damian Lillard and stocking up on young players and draft picks. The Blazers have yet to really see one of those young players this season though as Anfernee Simons has been sidelined with a […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are enjoying their reign atop the Eastern Conference standings. Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey’s triumph comes with much merit after they had just battered down the stacked Boston Celtics roster led by Jayson Tatum. But, there are still some doubters who have yet to embrace the true championship-contending nature of this Sixers […]

After an underwhelming 2-4 start to the 2023-24 season, the New York Knicks have slowly regained their footing over the last couple of weeks. They’ve gone 3-1 since then and the Knicks are slowly establishing their identity, especially on the defensive side of the floor. The Knicks currently have the third best defensive rating in […]

The Philadelphia 76ers recently parted ways with veteran guard Danny Green, but there seems to be a potential for him and the Sixers to reunite. “I root for my friends on the team that I left, I still want to see them do well,” Green said of the Sixers when he recently made an appearance […]

“F**k this s**t.” It is safe to assume the phrase had never before been uttered on the record by any member of the San Antonio Spurs. It wasn’t said in frustration following Tuesday night’s 36 point loss in Oklahoma City. The expletive sandwich came over the weekend after practice when Jeremy Sochan responded to questions […]

The Golden Warriors have lost their last four games to emerging playoff contenders. It is quite uncharacteristic for a Stephen Curry, and Chris Paul-led squad to go on such a streak but here they are. A lot of factors can be the reason behind their skid. But, Kendrick Perkins suggested the biggest disappointments amid the […]

Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas indeed has no chill. In a recent episode of the Gil’s Arena, the former Washington Wizards guard tried to troll Rudy Gobert of the Minnesota Timberwolves by putting a neck brace on. Of course, at this point, everyone already knows of the mini-Royal Rumble that occurred in Tuesday night’s game […]

Amid rumblings that the Chicago Bulls are open to trading Zach LaVine, a couple of reports emerge about the locker room concerns surrounding the superstar guard. While a deal has yet to be made and there are no news so far if teams interested in LaVine have started discussions with the Bulls, the veteran guard […]

The Boston Celtics will be without both Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis for tonight’s matchup on the road against the Philadelphia 76ers, according to Malika Andrews of ESPN. Jaylen Brown is missing the game for the Celtics due to being sick, while Kristaps Porzingis is missing the game due to a right knee contusion, according […]

As the Miami Heat beat the Charlotte Hornets Tuesday night to win their sixth game in a row, more good news is coming their way. The team announced via their X (formerly known as Twitter) account that forward Caleb Martin will be available for tomorrow’s game against the Brooklyn Nets. From the Heat themselves: Caleb […]

Former NBA big man Glen “Big Baby” Davis has reportedly been convicted on multiple charges of wire and tax fraud. “Former Boston Celtics forward Glen ‘Big Baby’ Davis was found guilty of health-care fraud, wire fraud, conspiracy to make false statements, and conspiracy to commit health-care fraud and wire fraud,” Robert Raiola of tax firm […]

Stephon Marbury was certainly a household name in the NBA during his peak. He was a two-time All-Star and a two-time All-NBA team player. Afterwards, Marbury established himself in China, becoming a certified basketball attraction at the CBA. Given Marbury’s accomplishments in basketball, have you ever wondered how a guy like him lives? Well, wonder […]

The Dallas Mavericks were defeated by the New Orleans Pelicans 131-110 on Tuesday. Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and the offense failed to find any kind of rhythm while the defense struggled versus New Orleans. The Mavs will play in the second of a back-to-back on Wednesday night against the Washington Wizards, but Irving’s status is […]

Trade season is approaching. Though teams are able to make trades whenever they please, the trade market really opens up on December 15th when free agents signed in the summer become trade eligible. This could really help a team like the Toronto Raptors. The Raptors poked their head around the Damian Lillard sweepstakes before the […]

Currently riding a three-game win streak, the Los Angeles Lakers have moved to 6-5 on the season ahead of their clash with the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night. This will be the second night of a back-to-back for the Lakers on their home court, which is why there are questions about if LeBron James and […]

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry didn’t play in Tuesday night’s heated matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves due to a sore right knee, but he received some good news today. Curry underwent an MRI to determine the extent of the injury to his right knee, but the MRI didn’t reveal any structural damage, according to […]

Aside from talk surrounding MVP rankings and who the best player in the NBA is, the conversations surrounding the league’s rookie class always pick up after the first month of the regular season. Hey, what do you know, we are just about a month into the 2023-24 season, which means it’s time to take a […]

Man, is it fun to watch Houston Rockets basketball again. Riding high following a 6-1 home stand, the Rockets will travel to Los Angeles and play against the slumping Clippers this Friday in their second game of the in-season tournament. In West Group B, the Rockets will look to make it 2-0 in group play. […]

Zach Lavine’s name has been swirling in NBA rumors after the Chicago Bulls reportedly became open to trade discussions. The Bulls are barely staying afloat in the competitive Eastern Conference. Another team from the East, the Philadelphia 76ers, has been linked to Lavine. However, Daryl Morey implied the team is unlikely to trade for the […]

In a significant development within the NWSL, the Bhathal family, prominent investors in the NBA’s Sacramento Kings, are reportedly in exclusive negotiations to acquire the Portland Thorns. The Bhathals, according to Sportico and further detailed by The Oregonian/OregonLive, stand as the frontrunners amidst various interested parties vying for ownership of the Thorns. Although a formal […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Kelly Oubre Jr. was hospitalized in Philadelphia after reportedly getting hit by a vehicle last week. The story is that Oubre had been walking as a pedestrian when he was hit by a car, landing him in the hospital. The driver of the vehicle allegedly fled the scene. The Sixers wing was […]

The New York Knicks will no longer have Mark Jackson calling their games on MSG Network after the team objected to him being on the Knicks’ chartered plane, according to Andrew Marchand of the New York Post. Marchand goes on to write, “MSG Network planned on having Jackson occasionally fill in for Clyde Frazier this […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have yet to find a win since acquiring James Harden in a trade with the Philadelphia 76ers, but Paul George is not panicking because he knows it will take time to adjust to playing together as a unit. “We’re all hoonoring this adjustment,” Paul George said, via Chris Haynes of Bleacher […]

The New Orleans Pelicans got back to their winning ways on Tuesday but Kira Lewis Jr. was on the bench for all but two minutes of the blowout. It is a trend worth watching as trade rumors start to trickle out. Lewis Jr. started the season as one of the first reserves to check in […]

The Chicago Bulls are already one of the most discussed teams in NBA trade rumors and the 2023-24 season is still fairly young. Chicago is underperforming, and their intriguing roster is reportedly drawing trade interest. Players such as Zach LaVine and Alex Caruso have been mentioned in rumors. Recent drama involving LaVine has many people […]

The biggest storyline coming out of Tuesday night’s NBA action was the altercation between players on the Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors. At the center of it was a sleeper hold on Rudy Gobert from Draymond Green, one that did not prompt Gobert’s Timberwolves teammates to jump in and help him immediately. Patrick Beverley, […]

There are seven “Tournament Nights” for the NBA In-Season Tournament. The first three have been completed, so the games on Friday, November 17th will mark the midway point for the Group Play stage. The In-Season Tournament standings are starting to become a bit clearer. as every team except for the Toronto Raptors has played at […]

The NBA season is in full swing and we are beginning to see what each team is made of, and the Los Angeles Clippers are not off to a great start. Los Angeles is currently 3-7 on the season, and they are near the bottom of the standings in the Western Conference. The Clippers have […]

The Dallas Mavericks are reportedly unlikely to pursue a trade with the Chicago Bulls for Zach LaVine. The Chicago Bulls have been floating Zach LaVine on the trade market. However, despite rumors swirling, the Dallas Mavericks won’t be involved, per Marc Stein in his latest Substack. ‘Dallas is another team that has been linked with […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are set to take on the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night, a matchup that can help the Bucks get back on track after losing two of their last three games. With Damian Lillard dealing with a calf injury and still getting acclimated to the Bucks’ system, it has been Giannis Antetokounmpo carrying […]

LOS ANGELES, CA – Bones Hyland started the season playing well for the Los Angeles Clippers, but has turned into a casualty of the James Harden trade and Tyronn Lue’s rotation. Riding a four-game losing streak heading into Sunday’s matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies, Lue approached Bones Hyland and informed him that he would be […]

The Chicago Bulls are getting hit with Zach LaVine trade rumors left and right. The All-Star guard is the team’s most valuable asset, and after a 4-7 start to the 2023-24 campaign, it’s time to start turning some of those assets into future draft picks for a complete rebuild. The Milwaukee Bucks should be one […]

Bally Sports Southwest NBA analyst Brian Dameris, who covers the Dallas Mavericks, recently went viral for his take on James Harden. Dameris said that Harden was the problem at every stop after he was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers. The clip was deleted from the company’s Twitter account because it “did not reflect the […]

The Sacramento Kings put their three-game win streak on the line as they take on the Los Angeles Lakers. This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Kings-Lakers prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Kings are back to their winning ways, […]

The Atlanta Hawks are in the midst of a resurgent campaign with a 6-4 record to start the 2023-24 NBA season. This comes after a pair of disappointing first round playoff exits following an Eastern Conference Finals appearance in 2021. The Hawks have looked good so far under the tutelage of Quin Snyder, whom the […]

NBA on TNT’s Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley had some fun last night mocking the altercation that took place between Draymond Green and Rudy Gobert. Shaq pulled a Draymond Green last night on Inside the NBA as he put Charles Barkley in a chokehold 🤣 (via @NBAonTNT)pic.twitter.com/kfUIEGjcZ5 — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) November 15, 2023 Shaq did […]

On Wednesday night, the Boston Celtics are facing off against the Philadelphia 76ers for sole possession of first place in the Eastern Conference. However, they could both be missing key players during the rivalry matchup. Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis was named to the injury report on Tuesday after suffering a right knee contusion during a […]

The Chicago Bulls are entrenched once again in trade rumors just a couple of weeks into the 2023-2024 NBA season. Once again, it involves star guard Zach LaVine. The latest reports suggest that the Bulls are seriously considering moving LaVine, and teams such as the Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat and Philadelphia 76ers have emerged […]

There’s no doubt that the Los Angeles Clippers are in a massive slump after they dropped their sixth straight game last night against the Denver Nuggets. Head coach Ty Lue spoke to Bleacher Report after the game and said that this team has been his “toughest challenge” yet. “This is my toughest challenge as a […]