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In the lead-up to the 2023 NBA Draft, some analysts questioned whether Ausar Thompson’s (and his brother Amen’s, for that matter) production in the Overtime Elite league will translate to the NBA. After all, the Thompson twins were considerably older than the other players in that league, and they also had their fair share of […]

Dirk Nowitzki and Jason Kidd will always be bonded by winning an improbable NBA championship with the Dallas Mavericks in 2011. But those warm memories do not exist on the unforgiving pickleball court. The two Hall of Famers battled in the celebrity pro-am, as current Mavs superstar Luka Doncic watched from above at the Brookhaven […]

The UConn Huskies, deemed as one of the best collegiate basketball teams in the nation during the 2022-23 season, won the National Championship over the San Diego State Aztecs, 76-59, with the likes of Jordan Hawkins, Adama Sanogo, and Tristen Newton leading the way. Since then, the Huskies have bid farewell to Hawkins and Sanogo, […]

Portland Trail Blazers rookie guard Scoot Henderson has missed the team’s last two games after spraining his ankle last week against the Detroit Pistons. Now, the Blazers say that Henderson will not suit up against the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night. It makes sense that the Blazers are being cautious with Henderson’s ankle. The team’s […]

The NBA and its fans have been awaiting the arrival of James Harden to the Los Angeles Clippers and last night we got to see the new-look squad in action for the first time. It was also the debut of James Harden’s Adidas Harden Vol. 8 on the hardwood as he gears up for his […]

After finding their mojo against the Golden State Warriors, the Cleveland Cavaliers are hitting the road. It’ll be a seven-day, five-game trip for the Cavs away from the confines of Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. They open up in the Big Friendly against the Oklahoma City Thunder, which will be the second time Cleveland faces Oklahoma City, […]

Without a doubt, Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks are one of the hottest teams so far in the 2023-24 NBA regular season. The Mavs are off to a 6-1 start, winning their first four games of the campaign and going 2-0 since a stumble at the hands of Nikola Jokic and the reigning NBA […]

The 2023-24 season is a pivotal one for the Toronto Raptors, but perhaps none more so than for young Scottie Barnes. He has impressed fans with his supreme athleticism and stalwart defense these past two years, but this is supposed to be the year the 22-year-old wing becomes an undeniable top guy for his franchise. […]

There is really no point in beating around the bush. Julius Randle is the biggest disappointment for the New York Knicks so far in the 2023-24 NBA season. Who else would it be? In fact, Randle might be the biggest disappointment in the league period. New York fans are already calling for the Knicks to ship […]

On Monday evening, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers visited the Miami Heat in what was a wild contest, with Miami ultimately emerging with a one point victory. The game marked James’ annual return to the building where he helped the Heat win two championships during his run with the team in the early […]

The Miami Heat won two championships with LeBron James as the captain of the ship in South Beach. The man known as ‘King James’ entered South Florida with big expectations for winning even more titles. Still, fans couldn’t help but be satisfied by what the ‘Kid from Akron’ accomplished during his time with Dwyane Wade, […]

The 2023 NBA Draft Class is a bit loaded with talent scattered all the way to the very last pick. Their careers have yet to unravel but some all-time greats like Draymond Green are already having a hard time with them. In particular, the Golden State Warriors star is having trouble with Victor Wembanyama, Amen […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have stumbled out of the gates somewhat in 2023-24, with their most recent loss occurring against the Miami Heat on Monday night. The Heat game was a back-and-forth affair all night; however, ultimately the Lakers’ look at the buzzer was no good and the team’s record dropped to 3-4. Now, however, […]

On Monday evening, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers fell to 3-4 on the young 2023-24 NBA campaign with a tough road loss at the hands of the Miami Heat. James had the ball in his hands with just seconds to go and the Lakers trailing by one, and he elected to pass out […]

The Memphis Grizzlies just couldn’t catch a break. After winning their first game of the season following a 0-6 start, hopes are high that they could use the momentum to string more Ws. However, with the depleted roster they have, it’s going to take a lot to even pull off a win against the Miami […]

HOUSTON — Good news for the Houston Rockets: More defensive firepower is on its way. Forward Tari Eason is slated to make his season debut this Wednesday as the Rockets take on the Los Angeles Lakers at Toyota Center. Udoka mentioned Eason’s possible return to the court during Tuesday’s practice. “It looks like [Eason] is […]

Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks dropped to 4-3 on the 2023-24 NBA season with a frustrating road loss at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night. Although Atlanta had entered the game as winners of four straight, Young and the offense were largely unable to generate much momentum until the fourth […]

On Monday night, LeBron James and the Lakers dropped to a disappointing 3-4 on the 2023-24 NBA season with a narrow road loss at the hands of the Miami Heat. The Lakers had a chance to win the game at the buzzer when James found newly signed wing Cam Reddish in the corner for a […]

Recently, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers hit the road to take on the reigning Eastern Conference Champion Miami Heat. Although the Lakers lost the game on a Cam Reddish three that clanked off the rim at the buzzer, it was James’ comments about his time spent as a member of the Miami Heat […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are looking to bounce back after two straight road losses at the hands of the Orlando Magic and the Miami Heat. James has been superb on the season, not looking anywhere near 38 (almost 39) years of age; however, the Lakers have dealt with injuries and subpar perimeter […]

Expectations were high for the 2023-2024 Los Angeles Lakers entering the season, but few could have anticipated the start they had so far. The Lakers are under .500 on the season with a record of three wins and four losses, prompting team superstar LeBron James to share a blunt observation with fans after a disappointing […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have gotten off to a relatively slow start to the 2023-24 season. Although James himself has shown little sign of decline in this his 21st year in the NBA, the Lakers currently sit at 3-4, fresh off of a heartbreaking loss at the hands of James’ former team, […]

LeBron James and the Lakers are currently searching for answers after getting swept by the state of Florida, with back-to-back road losses at the hands of the Orlando Magic and Miami Heat. James has continued to be brilliant despite this being his age-38 season; however, the Lakers have found themselves plagued by the injury bug […]

So much for the silver lining of Amen Thompson’s ankle injury being a bigger role for Cam Whitmore. The Houston Rockets are sending the Summer League MVP down to the G League for a stint with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, according to Michael Shapiro of the Houston Chronicle. The move has yet to be […]

Did Jordan Poole really spend $500,000 in a date with rapper Ice Spice? When everyone thought they’ll never know the answer to that rumor, the Washington Wizards guard himself went out of his way to address it once and for all. And the answer? It’s “definitely cap.” Jordan Poole-Ice Spice dating rumor: How it started […]

The Detroit Pistons have cooled off a bit after an exciting start to the 2023-2024 season that almost saw them roar back on Opening Night to defeat the defending Eastern Conference Champion Miami Heat on the road. Lopsided wins against the Charlotte Hornets on the road and the Chicago Bulls at home helped Coach Monty […]

Newly signed Dallas Mavericks forward Grant Williams has had an electric start to the 2023-24 season, establishing himself as an early candidate for most improved player at the rate he’s going. Williams has provided three-point shooting and defense to a Mavs team that needed depth in both areas, allowing the team to get off to […]

Brooklyn Nets forward Cam Johnson appears to be trending in the right direction after missing the team’s last six games with a calf strain. The Nets listed Johnson as doubtful for Wednesday’s matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers, marking the first time he wasn’t ruled out on the team’s initial injury report since sustaining the […]

The NBA is trying to spice the regular season up with its inaugural In-Season Tournament, which tipped off last Friday with a highly competitive slate of matchups. And while the Boston Celtics haven’t started group play yet, the new tournament has already provided some entertaining games. This tournament format is unknown territory for the NBA. […]

Fresh off their first championship in team history, the Denver Nuggets have started the 2023-24 season with a 7-1 record thanks to Nikola Jokic. Making a strong case to be the early favorite for the MVP award, Jokic has put the Nuggets on his back once again, especially with Denver not having Jamal Murray due […]

The NBA season has now been going on for a few weeks, and each team is beginning to settle into the new year. This season has already provided a lot of excitement, and it’s been a unique couple of weeks as well. This is the first year of the NBA in-season tournament, and group play […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are hunting for a championship after acquiring James Harden from the Philadelphia 76ers. However, they lost a chunk of their depth by adding Harden and will now be without backup center Mason Plumlee after he suffered a knee injury on Monday night against the New York Knicks. According to ESPN’s Adrian […]

Wes Unseld Jr.’s net worth in 2023 is $5 million. The son of a Hall of Famer has stepped out of his father’s shadow to become a successful coach in the NBA with the Washington Wizards. Let’s look at Wes Unseld Jr.’s net worth in 2023. What is Wes Unseld Jr.’s net worth in 2023?: […]

The Denver Nuggets played their first full game of the season without star point guard Jamal Murray on Monday as he deals with a hamstring injury. The Nuggets started the game rather sluggish, and at one point were down as many as 20 points to the visiting New Orleans Pelicans. Defensively, the Nuggets looked like […]

Andrew Wiggins came to the Golden State Warriors in a midseason trade during the 2019-20 season, instantly filling a hole this organization had on the wing since Kevin Durant left. Without Wiggins, the Warriors probably wouldn’t have gone on to win the 2022 NBA Finals and who knows, maybe the core of Stephen Curry, Klay […]

The Los Angeles Lakers lost a cross-conference matchup with the Miami Heat on Monday night. The game was close, but Los Angeles failed to capitalize on a game-winning shot. LeBron James and the Lakers believe there were several missed foul calls during the game. As a result, LA decided to reach out to the NBA […]

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier underwent an MRI that confirmed his left adductor strain injury. He’ll be out for at least the next four games along with the other host of other wing players who won’t be available according to coach Steve Clifford. In Rozier’s absence, other players will have to step up, specifically rookie […]

Houston Rockets star Dillon Brooks once again makes a bold claim about Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James after practice Tuesday. Brooks is confident about his defensive skills against the very skilled James in a video by Rockets reporter Lachard Binkley. “I’m ready to lock him up,” Brooks said. “He’s been shooting the ball well, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have secured yet another win, their fifth straight. The lowly Washington Wizards didn’t go down easily but still proved to be no match for the Sixers, who won 146-128. Joel Embiid kicked the Wizards’ butts up and down the court in the third quarter and finished with 48 points. Tyrese Maxey tallied […]