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Before the Summer of 2010, the New York Knicks (and numerous other teams) maneuvered around the salary cap in hopes of signing then-unrestricted free agent LeBron James to a long-term deal. James ultimately signed with the Miami Heat, leaving the remaining clubs to reconstruct their respective rosters on the fly. Now, given the recent announcement […]

There is a very short list of WNBA players who have received their own sneaker deals as signature models were historically reserved for only the top one or two players in the league. As it stands, just three active WNBA players have their own signature sneakers since Sheryl Swoopes first did it in 1995. However, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers spent most of the second half of the 2023-24 campaign holding out hope that star center Joel Embiid would be able to return to the court for them, and sure enough, he has made his return in the nick of time, as the playoffs are right around the corner. With Embiid on […]

The Sacramento Kings enter Sunday’s matchup with the Brooklyn Nets in the midst of a tight Western Conference play-in race. A lengthy Nets injury report will give them a significant boost in those efforts. After overcoming a 19-point deficit to defeat the Detroit Pistons on Saturday, the Nets placed three starters on the injury report. […]

Miami Heat star Tyler Herro returned to the lineup Friday against the Houston Rockets as he missed the last 20 games prior due to a nagging foot injury. After the game, Heat star center Bam Adebayo talked about Herro and his eagerness to get back on the floor as he jokingly compared him to a […]

Bronny James, the eldest son of NBA superstar LeBron James, announced on April 5 that he would be entering his name into the NBA draft, as well as the transfer portal, after his freshman season at USC. And according to former NBA player Baron Davis, that’s a “smart move.” Davis, in an interview with TMZ, […]

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Golden State Warriors 108-106 on Friday night. The victory was especially impressive as Dallas won despite Luka Doncic’s absence. The Mavs superstar missed the game due to right knee soreness, but will he return on Sunday against the Houston Rockets? The answer is yes, as Doncic is now listed as […]

The Miami Heat prepare for arguably their most important game of the season Sunday evening as they take on the Indiana Pacers on the road. There are a ton of playoff seeding implications with this game as the two teams are fighting to obtain the last spot so they can get out of contention for […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are about to face the Cleveland Cavaliers in a Sunday afternoon showdown. Both teams are fighting to stay near the top of their respective conference’s standings. In the lead-up to the 12:30 PST tip-off, the status of one of the star players is something that could play a major role in […]

The last time Victor Wembanyama faced Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers, the 7-foot-4 Spurs rookie scored 33 points while making more than half the shots he took and hitting 2-of-5 from three-point range. Yet, nobody talked about how great he was that night. The reason? The NBA MVP scored 70 in a 133-123 Philly […]

The Denver Nuggets thoroughly embarrassed the visiting Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night. Fueled by Jamal Murray’s return from injury, the Nuggets handily beat the Hawks, 142-110, recording their most points in a game this season in the process. Jamal Murray’s injury return fuels the fire Jamal Murray has been battling injuries on and off throughout […]

The Memphis Grizzlies retired the jersey of Marc Gasol, honoring one of the very best players in franchise history. His No. 33 jersey will be deservedly immortalized for his incredible talent and impact on the franchise. Before it was lifted to the rafters, he spoke fondly of the community and his former teammates. When he […]

The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Memphis Grizzlies soundly, just as they were expected to do, in Joel Embiid’s third game back from injury. Not only did they find the time to experiment with a two-center lineup featuring Embiid and Paul Reed but it was a tactic that crafted the big lead they retained throughout the […]

For the second straight game, the Brooklyn Nets clawed out a come-from-behind victory. And for the second straight game, a rookie provided the spark. The Nets came back from a 19-point deficit to secure a 113-103 win over the Detroit Pistons Saturday at Barclays Center. They trailed by 17 points when Noah Clowney checked in […]

During this five-game road trip, the Cleveland Cavaliers have been in disarray on the floor. Between the balancing act of Donovan Mitchell’s recovery from a bothersome knee injury and a lack of effort from key starters, the Cavs have struggled to find their center. Despite this, Cleveland can still roll things back and stick to […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves were contending for the No. 1 seed to start this season. No one could have predicted that they would stay in the hunt, but with five games remaining in the season, they sit tied with the defending NBA Champion, Denver Nuggets, for first in the conference. The Los Angeles Lakers hoped to […]

The Golden State Warriors are teetering on the brink of 2023-2024 season infamy, struggling to get momentum going in time for the 2024 NBA Playoffs. The Dubs have gotten key performances from Jonathan Kuminga and other promising young players this season, mostly Kuminga, but still rely way too much on the hot hand of Curry […]

The Memphis Grizzlies recently retired Marc Gasol’s jersey after his efforts for the franchise during his career. He’s easily one of the best centers in franchise history and is more than deserving of having his jersey up in the rafters. Despite turning into an NBA villain, former teammate Dillon Brooks sent Gasol a heartfelt message. […]

Devin Booker’s leadership for the Phoenix Suns is something coach Frank Vogel is vocal about. Booker, who is in his ninth season with the Suns, is the team’s franchise player. He is also apparently their loudest in film session. “As good as anyone as I’ve been around,” said Vogel, who has coached superstars LeBron James […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (43-35) played a Memphis Grizzlies (27-51) team that was miserably riddled with injuries. The Sixers took care of business and secured a wire-to-wire win by a final score of 116-96. Let’s break down the Sixers’ matchup with the Hospital Grizzlies. 76ers player notes: Joel Embiid: 30 points, 12 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 […]

The New Orleans Pelicans got an important update on the injury status of second-leading scorer Brandon Ingram on Saturday, less than 24 hours prior to their matchup with Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns. Ingram has not played since Thursday, March 21 in a road game against the Orlando Magic and is an important piece […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been sitting in a play-in spot for the majority of this season. It’s been an up and down year for them as they’ve showed potential of being a good team, and being inconsistent as well. But the Lakers have been surging as of late and a big part of that […]

Last Wednesday night, Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija took an elbow to the head from Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. After taking the hit, Avdija was forced to sit out the fourth quarter of the Wizards’ 125-120 loss. Avidja spoke about the incident with Johnny Askounis of Eurohoops.com: “My brain isn’t damaged. So, that’s […]

Many will view Saturday’s Brooklyn Nets-Detroit Pistons matchup as meaningless. However, for Dorian Finney-Smith, it will be unlike any other game he has played in his lifetime. After receiving parole in July following a 28-year prison sentence, Finney-Smith’s father, Elbert Smith, will be in attendance to watch him play for the first time. Following months […]

With the NBA regular season nearing a close, it is all too easy for teams to look ahead to the playoffs. The Golden State Warriors (42-35) do not have that luxury, however. But even if the Dubs decide to be risky and sneak a glance at their potential path forward, it is only going to […]

According to Anthony Davis, the Los Angeles Lakers’ ongoing surge — fueled by a humming offense — wasn’t jumpstarted by any moment, game, or conversation. It was simply a change in attitude. “I think the biggest difference is that we’re just having fun,” Davis said after the Lakers’ 116-97 rout over the Cleveland Cavaliers — […]

We’re set to bring you our betting predictions and picks as we take a look at Sunday’s slate of late-season NBA action. This next game features two Eastern Contenders as the New York Knicks (45-32) will take on the Milwaukee Bucks (47-30) as both teams try to get back in the win column. Check out our NBA […]

We’re back to bring you another NBA betting prediction and pick as we head to the Western Conference for this important matchup between teams adjacent in the standings. The New Orleans Pelicans (45-32) will take on the Phoenix Suns (46-31) as both teams jockey for position. Check out our NBA odds series for our Pelicans-Suns prediction and pick. The […]

As striking as he is physically and as noteworthy as his accomplishments have been this season, perhaps what has stood out just as much about San Antonio Spurs rookie phenom Victor Wembanyama is his mindset. It was again on full display on Friday night. “For me, there’s no question. I’m not hearing this. It’s just […]

Philadelphia 76ers great Allen Iverson left his mark on the game in his 14 NBA seasons. Now NBA champion Matt Barnes, appearing on Paul George’s “Podcast P” show, says that the 76ers legend’s legacy is unique. “I’ve got to play with Kobe [Bryant], Shaq, Steph [Curry], [and Kevin Durant]. I’ve never seen anybody love a […]

The Indiana Pacers could be without their best player for what promises to be the biggest game of the regular season. Star point guard Tyrese Haliburton is listed as questionable to play in Sunday’s clash with the Miami Heat due to back soreness. Haliburton finished with eight points and 11 assists in the Pacers’ 126-112 […]

We’re back at it with another NBA betting prediction and pick for Sunday’s slate of action as the stage is set for the next cross-conference matchup between playoff bound teams. The Cleveland Cavaliers will visit the Los Angeles Clippers as both teams look for important wins at the season’s end. Check out our NBA odds series for our Cavaliers-Clippers […]

The NBA season is winding down and with just five games left for most teams, we’ll be bringing you our betting predictions and picks for Sunday’s slate of action. Western Conference foes face off as the Houston Rockets (38-29) will visit the Dallas Mavericks (47-30). Check out our NBA odds series for our Rockets-Mavericks prediction and pick. The […]

One of the biggest games of the Miami Heat and Indiana Pacers’ seasons is Sunday afternoon when the teams battle for playoff positioning. The Pacers sit in sixth in the Eastern Conference with a 44-34 record, half a game ahead of the Heat, who have a 43-34 record. The teams have the Philadelphia 76ers and […]

Mark down former NBA player Gilbert Arenas as a fan of Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James. Arenas is advocating James as the most physically gifted athlete ever. He made the comments on the Night Cap Show, with Shannon Sharpe. Shannon Sharpe: “Is LeBron [James] the most physically gifted athlete we’ve ever seen?” Gilbert Arenas: […]

Draymond Green’s vicious punch to Jordan Poole during a preseason practice on October 5th, 2022 did much more than doom the Golden State Warriors’ hopes of repeating as champions. Days removed from signing a lucrative four-year contract extension, Poole was viewed as a foundational fixture for the Dubs coming off their surprise title run. He […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have labored through the second half of the 2023-24 campaign due to a bevy of injuries, but they have finally gotten healthy with the playoffs right around the corner. However, they may not have their full complement of players on the court when they take on the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night, […]

Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers is taking the blame for his team’s recent poor play. Rivers is taking responsibility for his team’s third straight ugly loss, at the hands of the Toronto Raptors. “The last three were against three bad teams. To me, that’s inexcusable. For all of us,” Rivers said, per The Athletic. “As […]

At one point, the Minnesota Timberwolves were among the hottest teams in the NBA, but the Wolves scored a season-low 87 points in a loss to the Phoenix Suns on Friday, prompting veteran point guard Mike Conley to explain what went wrong in Phoenix. In a post-game scrum, Conley said things fell apart for Minnesota […]