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PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid showed out for the home crowd in the Philadelphia 76ers’ first game at the Wells Fargo Center in the 2023-24 season. He had a monstrous performance in the win against the Portland Trail Blazers, tallying 35 points on 12-22 shooting, 15 rebounds, seven assists, six blocks and two steals. Embiid hit […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are on the road taking on the Atlanta Hawks Monday night. This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Timberwolves-Hawks prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Timberwolves have started this season off 1-1. Minnesota opened the season with […]

LaMelo Ball is one of the NBA’s rising stars. He is a Rookie of the Year winner, an All-Rookie team player, and a one-time NBA All-Star. Furthermore, he is also a core piece in the Charlotte Hornets’ rotation. While Ball has been tearing it up on the hardwood and has been living up to his […]

It’s funny how things work out sometimes. On October 29th, 2003, LeBron James stepped on an NBA court as an 18-year-old who had graduated high school five months earlier. He was facing the Sacramento Kings, who had the 3rd-best record in the Western Conference the year prior. On October 29th, 2023, twenty years to the […]

Stephen Curry did Stephen Curry things Sunday night to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 106-95 win over Dillon Brooks and the Houston Rockets on the road. Not only that, but Curry also unleashed a savage troll job on Brooks, who, like his teammates, couldn’t do anything to cool down the two-time Most Valuable […]

Rookie Victor Wembanyama and the young San Antonio Spurs (1-2) learned some harsh lessons after enduring a 40-point shellacking at the hands of the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday night. In case the message didn’t sink in on the court, however, head coach Gregg Popovich addressed what his team must do to avoid further anguish. […]

The Chicago Bulls continue their road trip as they take on the Indiana Pacers Monday night. This game will continue our NBA odds series with a Bulls-Pacers prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Bulls are off to a 1-2 start, and they have not looked great. […]

Without a doubt, Golden State Warriors sharpshooter Klay Thompson is one of the greatest outside snipers in basketball history. Thompson further cemented his legacy on Sunday when he surged past Jamal Crawford for 10th place on the NBA’s all-time 3-point list during a road game against the Houston Rockets. Klay Thompson entered the Rockets game […]

Although the Los Angeles Clippers crushed Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night, both Kawhi Leonard and Russell Westbrook shared high praise for the electric rookie. Wembanyama finished the game with just 11 points and five rebounds, adding two assists, a steal and a block. But despite the poor showing from both […]

Stephen Curry led the Golden State Warriors to a 106-95 win over the Houston Rockets on Sunday night, scoring 24 points including four 3-pointers down the stretch. He also put Rockets guard Dillon Brooks into a blender late in the contest, crossing him up before scoring the dagger 3-pointer with just over three minutes remaining. […]

There are many attributes that will define LeBron James’ basketball greatness when generations of fans thoroughly examine his career, but the one that currently stands out above all is his longevity. Although it came in a loss, the Los Angeles Lakers star made some impressive history Sunday on the road against the Sacramento Kings. James […]

The Los Angeles Lakers look the same as they were last year. A lot of hype surrounded the team after their offseason moves but have been falling short in the early stages. No one is getting blasted more after they slid to a two-loss record than Darvin Ham. His usage of LeBron James, Anthony Davis, […]

It didn’t take long for Damian Lillard to record his first bad game with the Milwaukee Bucks. Lillard scored just six points on two-of-12 shooting in the Bucks’ 127-110 loss to the visiting Atlanta Hawks on Sunday. Nevertheless, Giannis Antetokounmpo got his back on this one, per the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Jim Owczarski. “I know […]

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard chimed in on his brutal six-point outing in their 127-110 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday. Lillard gave credit to the Hawks’ physicality and aggressiveness, per the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Jim Owczarski. Damian Lillard BUCKS vs HAWKS nba Regular season game all possessions – 29-10-2023 https://t.co/aqwi4Q6gjH Follow us […]

The Chicago Bulls have lost two of their first three games in the 2023-24 campaign. Zach LaVine has tallied a 51-point outing, while Alex Caruso nailed a game-winning corner triple as these two events have been the best storylines of the Bulls season so far. This iteration of the Bulls has been stuck in the […]

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero is showcasing significant strides in his defensive play this season. Banchero’s defensive prowess was highlighted by teammate Jonathan Isaac in a recent Sunday practice. Isaac, who often faces off against Banchero, observed:  “I’d say he’s definitely growing in that regard and it’s something that he definitely has worked on during […]

San Antonio Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama might be a rookie, but he’s showing the maturity and level-headedness of an NBA veteran. Perhaps his professional stint in Europe has helped him develop that mentality, but regardless, it’s certainly a great thing for San Antonio. Following their horrendous 40-point loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers delivered their fans a win in their home opener of the 2023-24 season. James Harden was there but he didn’t throw any dimes to Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey or anyone else. He continued to sit out as he works his conditioning back up for the Sixers. Harden sat with the […]

De’Aaron Fox gave the Sacramento Kings and their fans quite a scare during Sunday night’s home game against the visiting Los Angeles Lakers. During one play in the second half, Fox tried to attack the rim and rolled his ankle in the process, leaving him grimacing in pain on the ground. He would later leave […]

On Sunday evening, the Golden State Warriors picked up their second win of the 2023 NBA season with a 106-95 road victory over the Houston Rockets. Stephen Curry was dynamic for the Warriors, largely controlling the game from start to finish and in several instances making Houston defenders look silly. One of those unfortunate defenders […]

Magic Johnson just joined the billionaires’ club, according to Forbes. Earvin “Magic” Johnson joined three other athletes on the list, James LeBron, Tiger Woods and Michael Jordan. Johnson retired from the NBA in 1991 after being diagnosed with HIV. In his November 1991 press conference, he also announced that he would become the spokesperson for […]

Joel Embiid started Sunday’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers at home like a house on fire. He got down to work right away and punished Deandre Ayton and the Blazers’ defense for a monster first half in which he posted 24 points to go with two steals and five blocks. Perhaps not many people […]

On Monday evening, the Milwaukee Bucks suffered their first loss of the season with a 127-110 rout at the hands of the Atlanta Hawks. Although the Bucks opened up the Damian Lillard era with an impressive win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday, the Hawks largely had their way on Sunday evening, earning their first […]

It was really just a matter of time, but Golden State Warriors sharpshooter Klay Thompson finally did it. Along with his Splash Brother Stephen Curry, he’s now part of the Top 10 on the all-time 3-pointers list. Thompson achieved the feat on Sunday in their showdown with the Houston Rockets. The veteran sharpshooter entered the […]

Oklahoma City Thunder big man Chet Holmgren got his first look at Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic on Sunday. Jokic got the better of the matchup, finishing with 28 points, 14 rebounds, five assists and a 128-95 win. Holmgren didn’t do too bad himself though with 19 points and four rebounds. After the game though, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (2-1) played in front of their home crowd for the first time in the 2023-24 season. The Sixers faced the Portland Trail Blazers (0-3) and Joel Embiid put to rest any thoughts that he would miss this game, playing a leading role in a 126-98 victory. Let’s break down the Sixers’ 2023-24 […]

After an impressive 2-0 start to the season, the Oklahoma City Thunder came crashing back down to earth on Sunday with a 128-95 home loss to the reigning champion Denver Nuggets. The game marked the first matchup between Thunder rookie big man Chet Holmgren and the Nuggets’ reigning MVP center Nikola Jokic, and Holmgren relatively […]

The biggest question the Golden State Warriors had coming into the 2023-24 season was what the starting lineup would look like. After acquiring Chris Paul in a trade with the Washington Wizards, the Warriors tabled their starting lineup discussions until it actually matter. A preseason injury to Draymond Green made that decision easier, but with […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are looking to build upon last season’s run to the playoffs. They held off the Oklahoma City Thunder in the play-in tournament to earn the eighth seed in the Western Conference before falling in five games to the Denver Nuggets. In order to do so, they’ll need continued development from promising young […]

The Brooklyn Nets will be without two of their starters again on Monday against the Charlotte Hornets as they look to secure their first win of the 2023-24 season. The Nets ruled out Nic Claxton (ankle) and Cam Johnson (left calf contusion) for the second-straight game. Claxton was a walking boot Friday after injuring his […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander came into the 2023-24 NBA season as a legitimate MVP candidate. He finished last season top five in the MVP voting and depending on how this season goes, he could be a legit contender for the award. He went up against an elite defense in the defending champion Denver […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is one of the top rising players in the NBA. He finished top five in the MVP voting last season and could potentially finish higher this season. He’s gotten off to a good start this season but had not yet encountered a team like the Denver Nuggets yet this […]

There are huge hopes for playoff contention ahead of the New Orleans Pelicans. More than seeing Zion Williamson in hopefully more than 60 games and Brandon Ingram learning from his Team USA stint, CJ McCollum posits that there is one player who could be another productive presence for the team. Herb Jones has a significant […]

Thanks to five NBA championships and numerous Hall of Famers, including four inducted in the last four years, a number of dates stand out in San Antonio Spurs lore. From their title-clinching victories to historic draft nights that landed David Robinson, Tim Duncan and, more recently, Victor Wembanyama, most of those significant dates deliver great […]

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine went off for 51 points against the Detroit Pistons, but his scoring efforts were wasted in a 16-point loss in Detroit. LaVine’s 51-point game made some history for the Bulls that hasn’t done since it was accomplished by Michael Jordan, according to ESPN. “LaVine’s effort was the first 50-point game […]

Don’t worry, Golden State Warriors fans. Stephen Curry’s left foot is clearly feeling better. The Warriors superstar was initially listed as questionable to play on Sunday against the Houston Rockets due to left foot soreness, but has been upgraded to probable on Golden State’s latest injury report. Curry popped up on the Dubs injury report […]

After two games on the road, the Philadelphia 76ers will play their home opener of the 2023-24 season tonight. The Sixers welcome the Portland Trail Blazers fresh off of their first win of the season. Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey led a victory over the Toronto Raptors in Nick Nurse’s return to his former home […]

Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith heard the chatter when he was traded. The former Celtic was involved in a deal for reigning Sixth Man of the Year Malcolm Brogdon last year, and certain outlets claimed the Celtics pulled off an absolute steal without giving much up. Nesmith never forgot those opinions, as he took time […]

The Phoenix Suns in their 128-104 win over the Utah Jazz Saturday night unveiled new banners for their 15 Ring of Honor members. FULL: Ring of Honor ceremony for #Suns at halftime of their home opener. pic.twitter.com/a8O7MdjJWu — Trevor Booth (@TrevorMBooth) October 29, 2023 Phoenix Suns majority owner Mat Ishbia, who has aggressively led a […]