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New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu will take on Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry in a 3-point shootout at NBA All-Star Weekend. A reporter asked the Phoenix Suns’ Kevin Durant who we was picking to win the event, Curry or the Liberty star. “I’m going Steph. Sorry Sabrina, you can shoot but not against […]

In a surprising turn of events, the Golden State Warriors, during their 109-98 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night, decided to bench Klay Thompson, the four-time NBA champion who has helped take the Dubs franchise to heights they’ve never reached, in favor of Gui Santos to close out the game. Thompson is a […]

For the past 13 years or so, Klay Thompson has helped define an era of Golden State Warriors basketball. But alas, everyone (except LeBron James, perhaps) succumbs to Father Time. Thompson has endured one of the worst seasons of his Hall of Fame career, and now, he continues to dig new depths after the Warriors […]

Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard Tyrese Maxey will compete in the 3-Point Contest during NBA All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis, according to TNT and Bleacher Report’s Chris Haynes: “Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey will compete in the 3-Point Contest during All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis, league sources tell @NBAonTNT, @BleacherReport” It’s shaping up to be a loaded event […]

The Brooklyn Nets couldn’t buy a bucket during a 109-98 loss to the Golden State Warriors Monday at Barclays Center. On a night where the Warriors shot just 4-of-22 from three (18.2%), Jacque Vaughn’s squad couldn’t build a convincing lead at any point, shooting 34-of-89 from the field (38.2 percent) and 13-of-42 from three (31 […]

The 1.0 version of the 2023-24 Los Angeles Lakers completed its 52-game beta test on Monday with a 124-118 win over a shorthanded Charlotte Hornets group (things got too close for comfort late, but Los Angeles overall rolled). The next time the Lakers lace it up, on Thursday night against the Denver Nuggets, the 2024 […]

The Charlotte Hornets came up short again after losing their eighth-straight game against the Los Angeles Lakers, 124-118. Despite the loss, the Hornets put up a fight. Even Brandon Miller and LeBron James were trading shots, jockeying for a winning position. Miller’s performance comes after he scored a career-high 35 points against the Indiana Pacers. […]

On Friday night, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James went off on the media for their criticism of Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid before he went down with a knee injury. Said the Lakers star on social media, “Where are all the media outlets, TV media personalities, hot takes that talked so much about Joel Embiid […]

PHILADELPHIA — The injury bug has mercilessly infected the Philadelphia 76ers over the last few weeks. Joel Embiid’s meniscus injury was just the latest in a load of health issues the Sixers are dealing with now and have just got done dealing with. Even some guys like Tobias Harris, who was active in their most […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ next game, on Thursday vs. the Denver Nuggets, will be preceded by the unveiling of Kobe Bryant’s statue outside of Crypto.com Arena. Naturally, Bryant, who shared a close relationship with Anthony Davis, is top of mind. On Monday, Davis notched his third-career triple-double (26 points, 15 rebounds, 11 assists, three blocks) […]

The Charlotte Hornets are one of the most talked about squads heading into the trade deadline. Multiple rumors have been swirling around involving a number of the team’s key players, one of whom is none other than Miles Bridges. The high-flying forward’s 21.3 points and 7.2 rebounds per game shows exactly what he brings to […]

In Sunday night’s game, the Houston Rockets fell apart after an impressive first half against the Western Conference’s top seed Minnesota Timberwolves. This loss epitomizes most of Houston’s start to 2024, which has been marked by inconsistency. The Rockets now hold a road record of 5-17, one of the worst in the league. To make […]

Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton’s dirty hit on Golden State Warriors rookie Brandin Podziemski sparked outrage among the fanbase on Sunday. Late in the fourth quarter of the game, Podziemski fought for the rebound and beat Claxton for the ball. As the youngster tried to score, an upset Claxton hit him from behind and swung […]

Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry will battle WNBA star Sabrina Ionescu in a 3-point contest during NBA All-Star Weekend. The Warriors guard opened up on the upcoming contest and revealed to Leigh Ellis why he wants to go second when facing Ionescu: “I was minding my own business this summer and saw [Sabrina Ionescu] […]

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown is known for his in-game, high-flying dunks. And yet, Brown has never put his skills to the test at All-Star weekend before. That may change this year, as the Boston star could very well be the first Celtic in over 15 years to join the Slam Dunk Contest, per Shams […]

Although the Cleveland Cavaliers are the hottest team in basketball, they aren’t flawless. They could always use another bigger wing that can rebound and hit from three-point range, but so could every team in the NBA. Players in that vein are a premium commodity, and for a team that’s asset-starved like the Cavs, it is […]

Soon enough, the Cleveland Cavaliers will be complete for the first time this season. Sure, Ty Jerome will be sidelined for the foreseeable future after undergoing surgery on a nagging ankle injury. But, regarding their ten-man rotation, the Cavs will be set in stone once Darius Garland (jaw) and Evan Mobley (knee) are free of […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (30-19) squared off with the Dallas Mavericks (27-23) for the first time this season as Joel Embiid continued his injury recovery. The Sixers lost to the Mavs with a final score of 118-102 in what was at first a promising effort. Let’s break down the Sixers’ sixth loss in their last seven […]

The Chicago Bulls are stuck. They are 23-27 on the season and currently in ninth place in the Eastern Conference. They are without the ceiling of a legitimate playoff team nor the floor of bottom dweller who at least can pitch their hopes and dreams to a looming top five draft pick. Basically, the Bulls […]

The Golden State Warriors find themselves in a tough position at the midpoint of the 2023-24 NBA season. Jonathan Kuminga is having an impressive stretch, but with an aging Steph Curry, the Warriors are expected to make a move ahead of the NBA trade deadline. It is only a matter of time before the Warriors […]

The NBA trade deadline is less than 72 hours away, and multiple teams, including the New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers, and Houston Rockets, have been linked to Portland Trail Blazers guard Malcolm Brogdon. But Brogdon, the reigning NBA Sixth Man of the Year, has reportedly been lobbying to stay with the Blazers, according to […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are off to one of the best starts in franchise history. With a 35-15 record, Minnesota is 20 games above .500 for the first time in a long. With the Timberwolves roaring early this season, everyone wants to know what moves they have up their sleeves at the NBA trade deadline. However, […]

The Chicago Bulls are looking like a team to watch at the 2024 NBA trade deadline. They are stuck in the middle at 23-27 and ninth in the Eastern Conference. The Bulls have become the poster boys for the play-in tournament, which is not what any team wants to be. But they have a couple […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have plenty of room for improvement before the 2024 NBA Trade Deadline passes on Thursday at noon PT. They remain hopeful contenders by dint of having LeBron James and Anthony Davis. However, they’re keenly aware of their mediocrity. The Lakers are 26-25, ninth in the Western Conference, with a -57 point […]

The Houston Rockets had recently undergone a trade involving Steven Adams and Victor Oladipo. While it may seem that the team is laying low for now with the deadline just days away, anything can still happen. The Rockets, despite their young core, are 11th in the Western Conference with a below .500 record (23-26). At […]

The New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers aren’t that similar. However, both teams are prime Eastern Conference contenders. Due to their success, the Knicks and Cavs may be on a collision course, again. After losing out to Cleveland in the Donovan Mitchell sweepstakes in the Summer of 2022, New York eliminated the Cavaliers over five […]

The Brooklyn Nets have continuously signaled that they intend to keep Mikal Bridges past the February 8th trade deadline. With a stockpile of draft picks after trading Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, the team hopes to acquire a star to pair with Bridges in the near future, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. “They are telling […]

The Atlanta Hawks are searching for answers as the 2024 NBA trade deadline approaches. Atlanta has been heavily mentioned as a seller of star guard Dejounte Murray. The Lakers are reportedly top suitors and have D’Angelo Russell to offer, but a trade may not happen after a new report surfaces. The Hawks are being patient […]

The Chicago Bulls’ plans at the trade deadline took a turn over the weekend. Zach LaVine, their All-Star guard who has battled injuries all season long and been the subject of many trade rumors, opted to undergo surgery on his injured foot that will hold him out for the entire season. It seemed like the […]

Many rumors have swirled about LeBron and Bronny James potentially playing in the NBA together at some point in the future. Bronny is currently playing for USC basketball, but could enter the NBA Draft following this season. Austin Rivers doesn’t think that Bronny should play with LeBron in the NBA, however. “I mean, I hope […]

The Houston Rockets reportedly have been interested in acquiring Mikal Bridges from the Brooklyn Nets recently. Although it seems that the Nets are unwilling to move Bridges, and want to build around him instead, Zach Lowe speculated that Brooklyn could get all of its picks back from the initial James Harden trade if they do […]

Forgive me for making a tremendous understatement, but Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is not afraid to speak his mind, and nor should he be. Both on and off the court, Draymond’s demonstrative nature has made him one of the most captivating (and controversial) NBA players of the 21st century, and it’s what will […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are nearing the NBA’s trade deadline and all indications point towards Austin Reaves staying put and continuing to build his legacy in the City of Angels. With his All-Star teammates injured, Reaves has stepped up and become the lifeblood of this team. Him and his team at Rigorer will release a […]

The Charlotte Hornets are emerged in a lot of different trade scenarios ahead of the deadline. The biggest name from the Hornets is Miles Bridges, who has been heavily linked to the Phoenix Suns. Still, the Hornets appear to have a first-round price point in order to let go of Bridges, per Jake Fischer of […]

The New York Knicks are reportedly interested in making another acquisition or two ahead of the NBA trade deadline after acquiring OG Anunoby from the Toronto Raptors. Stephen A. Smith of ESPN is holding out hope that the Knicks will trade for LeBron James. Although the odds of a Knicks-Los Angeles Lakers trade involving LeBron […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have spent a long time away from home and may be without one key contributor when the Toronto Raptors come to the Crescent City. Herb Jones is listed as questionable on New Orleans injury report However, Jones was active during Sunday’s practice and Monday’s morning shootaround. The Alabama alum gave a […]

After undergoing further testing, the Los Angeles Lakers announced that Jarred Vanderbilt was diagnosed with a sprain in the middle of his right foot and will be re-evaluated by doctors in three to four weeks. Vanderbilt exited the Lakers’ win over the Boston Celtics on Thursday at TD Garden shortly before halftime. While pushing the […]

Los Angeles Clippers fans are rarely relaxed, but morale is as high as it has arguably ever been. With multiple teams underachieving and the young and postseason-unproven Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves leading the West, first place is in LA’s grasp. Although an NBA Finals appearance is still the only acceptable goal for a […]

All season long, Joel Embiid has been the favorite to win his second consecutive MVP award. However, availability had become a major problem for Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers in recent weeks, leading to a level of skepticism that he would fulfill the league’s new 65-game requirement for end-of-season awards. Embiid will now be ineligible […]