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The Philadelphia 76ers’ Andre Drummond has been in the NBA since 2012, when he joined the Detroit Pistons as the 9th overall pick of the draft. A two-time All-Star and one of the strongest rebounders of modern NBA, the 32-year-old is now lending his years of expertise to Stria Sport, a Chicago-based performance footwear brand […]

After Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gave reporters a positive response following his first two games back from an abdominal injury, he’s ruled out for Tuesday’s matchup against the Chicago Bulls. Gilgeous-Alexander will miss the first leg of the Thunder’s back-to-back, ending against the New York Knicks on Wednesday. He’ll most likely return to […]

As the Miami Heat are dealing with injuries ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Brooklyn Nets, one player whose status is up in the air is point guard Davion Mitchell. After the Heat’s win over the Houston Rockets, the team is looking to build more wins in the home stretch of the season, as Mitchell’s […]

The New Orleans Pelicans’ Zion Williamson remains a major problem for NBA defenders despite the consistent issues he has had with injuries. Williamson suffered a foot fracture back in 2021 and has since had trouble with his knee and hamstrings, limiting him to less than half of the Pelicans’ games since he arrived as the […]

The transition from starter to reserve can be a difficult adjustment for anyone, especially a rookie point guard on a rebuilding 19-43 team. Unfortunately for Jeremiah Fears, James Borrego is juggling a crowded backcourt while building a case to keep the full-time job. Thankfully, Dejounte Murray and Jordan Poole have helped the Oklahoma alum find […]

It has been a roller coaster career for New Orleans star Zion Williamson. When he has been on the court, he has been dominant, but the issue has been his injuries. Zion has been in and out of the lineup since the Pelicans drafted him due to his injuries and has had to deal with […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have been playing some improved basketball of late, with Dejounte Murray recently returning from an Achilles injury and the team slowly but surely working its way up the standings. Arguably the most surprising development over the last couple of months for New Orleans has been the ability of Zion Williamson to […]

With the Miami Heat coming off a win over the Houston Rockets on Saturday, the team is looking to build some wins in the home stretch of the season, though Nikola Jovic looks to be absent for the foreseeable future. As the Heat’s young forward Jovic was working to turn around his season, a back […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic, the two players who have jockeyed for position at the top of the NBA MVP rankings all season, have played two games against each other so far this season. The Oklahoma City Thunder and SGA claimed the first matchup, which set up a highly anticipated game on Friday between these […]

The Denver Nuggets have been looking to add some guard depth to their team since after the trade deadline, and they were finally able to land someone who can help them for the rest of the season, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania: Tyus Jones. “Free agent guard Tyus Jones has agreed to sign with the […]

The Nike Air Jordan Retro release calendar continues round out during 2026 as fans have a number of hyped releases to look forward to in the coming months. While Jordan Brand and Nike bring back classic colorways retro silhouettes at an unprecedented rate, we’ve also seen a fair share of new, updated looks. The Air Jordan […]

Jeremy Lin spent just one year playing with Kobe Bryant, when he joined for the 2014-15 season after a stint with the Houston Rockets. And while it surely was an honor for him to play alongside Kobe, things didn’t go to plan as the Lakers finished 14th in the Western Conference with a 21-60. Now, […]

In his second game since his abdominal injury, All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 100-87 win against the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday. Gilgeous-Alexander guided the Thunder’s 16-point comeback in Friday’s 127-121 win against the Denver Nuggets before watching his team close out the victory in overtime. In Sunday’s game, Gilgeous-Alexander followed […]

Few eras of sneakers redefined a genre quite like the run Nike Basketball saw during the 2010’s, promoting the likes of LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and Kevin Durant all at the height of their powers. Debuted at 2012 NBA All-Star Weekend, the Nike Basketball “Galaxy” pack remains one of the most iconic sneaker drops in […]

The Washington Wizards pulled off one of the biggest blockbuster deals of the trade deadline when they acquired star point guard Trae Young from the Atlanta Hawks. Young has yet to make his Wizards debut as he’s been recovering from an injury, but that is about to change this week. Trae Young is on track […]

The Dallas Mavericks have been without standout rookie star Cooper Flagg for the past seven games. Flagg had earlier suffered a left foot sprain back during the February 10 clash against the Phoenix Suns. However, he is now expected to have a chance to play against the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday after being put down […]

The debate between NBA eras doesn’t look like it will end anytime soon. Everyone from fans, media and the players themselves have churned out reasons as to why one era is better than another. Former NBA player Jeff Teague was one of the most recent voices to wade into the debate, citing Denver Nuggets star […]

INGLEWOOD, Calif — The LA Clippers are preparing for the debut of Darius Garland on Monday night, nearly a month after he was acquired by the franchise in a blockbuster trade with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Garland and his family came over to Los Angeles when the trade was made official, with his parents getting to […]

Minnesota Timberwolves’ All-NBA talent Anthony Edwards has been on a tear this season and currently garners consideration for the NBA’s “Clutch Player of the Year” honors. He’s had his disagreements with the league itself, but sponsor Adidas has been backing their star athlete by covering all his fines this upcoming season. Edwards may have broken […]

Although the Heat are still in contention for a playoff or play-in birth, Dan Le Batard is ready for a conversation surrounding Erik Spoelstra. Spoelstra is currently the longest tenured coach in the NBA, having coached the Miami Heat since the 2008-2009 season. His tenure has come with immense success: two championships with the Big […]

On Sunday evening, the Atlanta Hawks picked up their fourth straight win with a blowout home victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. It was another stellar game for recent trade acquisition Jonathan Kuminga, who scored 20 points off the bench in his third game since joining the lineup. Kuminga was recently acquired by the Hawks […]

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat beat the Houston Rockets in a huge win on Saturday night, 115-105, it featured another instance of the Bam Adebayo and Kel’el Ware duo putting up positive minutes. While the Heat captain in Adebayo looks to lead the franchise to new heights, Ware could be part of that puzzle, […]

The vast majority of rookies and young stars in the NBA grew up watching Rockets’ Kevin Durant as one of the greatest scorers to ever play the game. Durant essentially changed what it meant to score as a seven-footer, something Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren certainly modeled his game after growing up. As an […]

When the Boston Celtics face off against the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday, the Bucks will have an added boost with the return of Giannis Antetokounmpo from injury. While the Bucks get a boost, the Celtics will be short-handed as star wing Jaylen Brown is set to miss the game due to an illness as per […]

The Atlanta Hawks raised quite about of eyebrows when they announced plans to host a Magic City themed promotion during one of the their home games. Magic City is a famous Atlanta-based strip club that routinely draws celebrity visitors. But not all are in favor of the Hawks’ promotion, including San Antonio Spurs big man […]

They are really playing the blues before basketball games down on Beale Street. A procedure to address ongoing discomfort and talar bone stress has soured another Zach Edey season, leaving fans to wonder what will happen in the 2026 NBA Draft. The Memphis Grizzlies are still invested in the 7-foot-4 Canadian as part of the […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, who has not played in over five weeks, is set to return from his calf injury on Monday night against the Boston Celtics, as first reported by ESPN. He will face minute restrictions in his first game back in over a month. As of Monday at 1:30 pm ET, […]

Dallas Mavericks pillar Cooper Flagg has missed the last seven games with a foot injury, leaving his Rookie of the Year prospects in serious doubt heading into the final seven weeks of the season. A Tuesday night road matchup versus the Charlotte Hornets would give him the opportunity to outdo former Duke roommate Kon Knueppel, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have righted the ship over the last two games with blowout victories over the Golden State Warriors and the Sacramento Kings. During Sunday’s win over Sacramento, Luka Doncic led the way for the Lakers with 28 points to go along with five rebounds and nine assists. In recent weeks, the Lakers […]

Ever since the Houston Rockets lost Fred VanVleet to a potential season-ending injury before the year began, it’s been reported that they’ve scoured the market for a veteran point guard. One such player became available this weekend after the Dallas Mavericks opted to release Tyus Jones upon his request. But although the Rockets could use […]

While about six or seven teams continue to rest players due to “injuries” and throw in the towel on the season in hopes of securing a high draft pick via the NBA Draft Lottery in May, there are a handful of teams near the top of the NBA power rankings who are solidifying themselves as […]

As Dallas Mavericks forward Khris Middleton plans to stay with the team, it came after some questions regarding the next chapter in the veteran’s NBA journey. While Middleton’s future with the Mavericks was talked about, especially heading into the buyout market, this NBA insider goes into why the 34-year-old decided to stay where he is, […]

As the NBA world reacts to the New York Knicks snapping Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs’ 11-game win streak, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst considers it a warning for fans. Wembanyama and the Spurs’ 114-89 blowout loss to the Knicks ended a long win streak, but also put San Antonio’s weaknesses on full display. The […]

It seems like the Boston Celtics are on the cusp of seeing Jayson Tatum make his return from an Achilles tear during the playoffs last year. One veteran basketball writer, Marc Stein, believes in a “conspiracy theory” about when and why Tatum will be returning, per The Stein Report on Substack. Essentially, Tatum will look […]

The Washington Wizards have gone full steam ahead on their tanking efforts this season, with trade acquisitions Trae Young and Anthony Davis both out of the lineup with apparent injuries. Young was brought in by the team from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert, with the hope being that he, […]

The Denver Nuggets are on a two-game losing streak after losses to the Thunder and Timberwolves, but Jamal Murray is undeterred. The team has been beset by injuries to several key players, including Nikola Jokic, who had been sidelined for 16 games with a hyperextended left knee before returning. Still, the Nuggets found a way […]

Earlier this week, the Phoenix Suns opted to shake things up by waiving guard Cole Anthony, whom the team had acquired in a recent trade with the Milwaukee Bucks. The move was a relatively surprising one for a Suns team that is short on perimeter scoring at the current juncture, with both Devin Booker and […]

Throughout his career, Shaquille O’Neal was mocked for his free-throw abilities. Fast forward to today, Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo seems to be relating to the Diseal in that realm. Recently, DiVincenzo said, “I shoot free throws like Shaq” while talking with teammates on the bench. Naturally, Shaq didn’t take a liking to that as […]

Despite putting up big numbers this year, Luka Doncic has been the recipient of massive criticism this season. From discussions about his complaining about fouls to a heliocentric game that people deem “unwatchable”, Doncic has had to navigate a litany of discussions as the Lakers look to steady themselves on the final stretch of the […]