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DALLAS — Fans gathered well before the game to see a star’s first shots back in his old building. As a tribute video played, the star had to bury his face in his hands and wipe his tears with a towel. Before the game, JJ Redick told reporters the Los Angeles Lakers would have Luka […]

With just two games left in the Washington Wizards’ season, the rookies have had enough time to build chemistry and learn about each other. That’s especially true in this case, as Bub Carrington (29.8), Alex Sarr (27.8), and Kyshawn George (26.7) are first, second, and fourth among all rookies in minutes per game, respectively. All […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are in a tight race for one of the final playoff spots in the Western Conference. Ja Morant has been taking center-stage over the last few weeks, not only for his improved play, but his celebrations and gestures as well. The NBA fined Morant $75,000 last week following two instances of celebrations […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves were riding high, up 95-71 playing the Milwaukee Bucks with just 10 minutes remaining Tuesday night in Milwaukee. Then came the zone defense that changed everything. “It was hard for any last one of us to get a good look when they went zone. It messed us up,” said Anthony Edwards, after […]

Even though there are still games remaining on the NBA schedule, voters know who they are choosing for the Rookie of the Year award at this point. Will it be Stephon Castle, the heavy favorite, or could it be Zaccharie Risacher, the first-overall pick? What about Jaylen Wells and the season he’s put together as […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have reached the mountaintop of the Eastern Conference, clinching the playoffs’ number one seed with time to spare. But with the Cavs’ triumph comes a new challenge: how do you finish the regular season strong when there’s seemingly nothing left to play for? The answer, it appears, is rest. As the Cavs […]

The Western Conference standings have been changing every night. While the Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rockets have clinched their spots at the top of the conference, every other team is still jockeying for position. Even more drama was added to the West playoff picture on Wednesday night when the Golden State Warriors suffered arguably […]

With their draft lottery odds more of a concern than wins and losses, the Brooklyn Nets have auditioned several young prospects recently. While they clinched the sixth-best lottery odds on Wednesday, they will continue their youth movement to close the season. The Nets ruled out Cam Johnson, D’Angelo Russell and Day’Ron Sharpe for Thursday’s Atlanta […]

Brandin Podziemski has always insisted he’s most comfortable playing point guard, and the Golden State Warriors finally gave him the chance to prove it in mid-November after a season-ending injury to De’Anthony Melton. Barely more than a month later, the acquisition of Dennis Schroder pushed Golden State’s sophomore guard back to the off-ball role he […]

In the wake of the Denver Nuggets’ unexpected front-office shakeup, franchise cornerstone Nikola Jokic has offered an interesting perspective on the team’s current state. Following the dismissals of head coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth, Jokic suggests the Nuggets might have found some new motivation for the season. “I think Josh [Kroenke] got […]

As Phoenix Suns fans braced for the exit, so did their players and head coach. Both Mike Budenholzer and Devin Booker spoke to reporters following the 125-112 loss, which knocked the Suns out of the playoffs. The tension was high. After all, this loss was a microcosm of the entire season. Following a scorching 8-1 […]

DALLAS — The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Dallas Mavericks 112-97 in Luka Doncic’s return to the American Airlines Center on Wednesday night. Doncic overcame early emotions following a heartwarming tribute video to score 45 points in the win. Lakers head coach JJ Redick referred to Luka’s ability to play at an elite level amid […]

CHICAGO- The Chicago Bulls picked up a huge win on Wednesday night as they took down the Miami Heat at the United Center. The Bulls and Heat were tied in the Eastern Conference standings coming into the day, and Chicago is now one game up with two games remaining. The Bulls also own the tiebreaker, […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After an eventful fourth quarter of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 136-120 win, Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams addressed the flagrant-1 foul he suffered at the hands of Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt. After Lakers guard Luka Doncic’s fourth-quarter ejection ended his night, Vanderbilt picked up a flagrant foul at 1:47 in the […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are hosting Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night. Since Doncic was traded to the Lakers, Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison and team owner Patrick Dumont have received backlash from fans. Mavs head coach Jason Kidd is not giving up on them, though, telling reporters before Wednesday’s […]

It’s going to be hard for the Michigan football team to find a quarterback recruit in the 2026 class that compares to their 2025 QB, Bryce Underwood. Underwood was the #1 player in the 2025 class, and he might end up starting for the Wolverines as a true freshman. Michigan isn’t going to find a […]

DALLAS — Babe Ruth’s name was not expected to be a topic of discussion during Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas on Wednesday. Yet, the Boston Red Sox-New York Yankees’ Ruth-led trade before the 1920 season emerged as a subject to talk about after Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd mentioned it in his pregame press […]

The Denver Nuggets shocked the NBA world on Tuesday by firing head coach Michael Malone and GM Calvin Booth. Malone has been with the Nuggets for 10 years as he began coaching the team in 2015. He had a lot of success with the team as they won the NBA championship in 2023. Now, he […]

The Michigan football team is losing junior defensive lineman Alessandro Lorenzetti as he reportedly intends to enter the transfer portal. The spring transfer portal opens up next week, and Lorenzetti is going to be in it to search for a new team. He did not see game action during his time with the Wolverines. “BREAKING: […]

WASHINGTON — Tyrese Maxey will officially miss the rest of the 2024-25 season, the Philadelphia 76ers announced. The Sixers’ announcement confirms a previous report from Shams Charania and mentions that Maxey injured his sprained finger again. The team announcement reads as follows: “During his ramp up to return to play, Tyrese Maxey reinjured his sprained […]

For many G League players, NBA call-ups end in disappointment as they struggle to produce at the highest level. For Dariq Whitehead, it’s been the opposite, at least in terms of outside shooting. The 2023 first-round pick has shot 44.8 percent from three over 17 appearances with the Brooklyn Nets this season, compared to 33.5 […]

It’s no secret that the Jimmy Butler trade saved the Golden State Warriors’ season. Going 22-6 since Butler joined the team back in February, the Warriors are in a prime position to make a deep postseason run. However, a huge part of the Warriors’ success in the playoffs will depend on how the Western Conference […]

The 2024-25 NBA season has been a whirlwind full of surprises. While the Luka Doncic trade to the Los Angeles Lakers was the most shocking moment, the Memphis Grizzlies’ decision to fire head coach Taylor Jenkins was right up there. More drama was added to the NBA on Tuesday when the Denver Nuggets left everyone […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After beating the Los Angeles Lakers 136-120 in their final home game at the Paycom Center, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams was asked if he’s considered potentially being named to an All-NBA team. After Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault addressed Luka Doncic’s fourth-quarter ejection, a reporter asked Williams if he’s considered […]

The New York Knicks are nearing the end of another successful season and heading to the NBA playoffs. They’ve secured their second-straight 50-win season, and they are on the verge of locking down the third seed. But there are still issues to solve. And many of those issues were on full display in New York’s […]

There was an escalating skirmish pitting his teammate against a bigger opponent. The game was tied. The crowd was going nuts. That situation late in the Milwaukee Bucks’ 110-103 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves seemed tailor-made for Bobby Portis to let his demons win and risk getting ejected. But the Bucks’ veteran, in his first […]

The Phoenix Suns’ 133-95 loss to the Golden State Warriors was the final straw that broke their backs—or if their backs had been broken before. For Devin Booker and Mike Budenholzer, this has been a situation they’re all too familiar with. After Budenholzer reacted to Michael Malone being fired before the game, some might suggest […]

The Boston Celtics beat the New York Knicks 119-117 on Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden. It was the second game of the four this season for which both teams’ starting lineups were at full strength. The Knicks came into the game looking to avoid a season-series sweep by Boston but were unsuccessful. New York […]

On a night when their brightest star, Donovan Mitchell, was sidelined with a sprained ankle, the Cleveland Cavaliers didn’t shrink from the spotlight—they embraced it. With the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference within reach and playoff intensity already seeping into Rocket Arena, the Cavs delivered a 135-113 dismantling of the Chicago Bulls that […]

A crowded NBA Western Conference Playoffs race is getting more chaotic by the day. Amid the swings in the standings, some stars are starting to pick open fights with the league office, mostly over foul calls. Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant poured extra fuel on a drama-filled fire during a road win over the Charlotte […]

In a season unlike any other, it keeps getting crazier. After Malone was fired by the Denver Nuggets, the Phoenix Suns might be the next team to make a move. During a 35-44 season, head coach Mike Budenholzer could be on the hot seat. There have been rumors of Budenholzer’s job security throughout the season. […]

The Denver Nuggets stunned the NBA world on Tuesday by dismissing head coach Michael Malone. Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez, one of Malone’s top assistants from 2016-2022, reacted to the shocking news. “The timing, it’s tough with three games to go and the position they are [in] to play for everything. [He’s] a super […]

In a stunning late-season shake-up, the Denver Nuggets have parted ways with head coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth. The decision comes after a four-game losing streak that has the Nuggets close to falling to a Play-In Tournament spot with just three regular-season games remaining. According to Matt Moore of the Action Network, […]

Walter Clayton Jr. is the hottest name in connection to the NBA Draft right now. The Florida Basketball guard is getting more attention than Cooper Flagg, the presumable first-overall pick, after leading the Gators to a national title. Florida defeated Houston 65-63 in the NCAA National Championship on Monday night, putting a bow on a […]

The NBA’s French takeover continued in the 2024 draft when the Atlanta Hawks and Washington Wizards selected Zaccharie Risacher and Alex Sarr first and second overall. Neither are on fellow French international and 2023 No. 1 pick Victor Wembanyama’s level, but they’ve both shown future All-Star potential. San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle will likely […]

BOSTON — Dynasties used to reign over the NBA. However, thanks to the new CBA and an increasingly competitive league, one team dominating year after year feels like a thing of the past. The reigning champion Boston Celtics are trying to change that, and in their attempt, they resemble the rulers of the most recent […]

DALLAS — Luka Doncic is set to make his return to Dallas on Wednesday in the Los Angeles Lakers-Dallas Mavericks clash. The previous trade saw Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis headline one of the most shocking deals in the history of the league. While Davis is treating Wednesday’s matchup like “just another game,” Jason Kidd […]

DALLAS — Anthony Davis is set to play against his former team in the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night in Dallas. The game also represents Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas after the shocking trade that came to fruition in February. Davis, however, is strictly focused on helping the Dallas Mavericks win, as he referred […]

The Brooklyn Nets will continue to hold several of their top players out with a chance to lock in their draft lottery odds. Cam Johnson, D’Angelo Russell, Day’Ron Sharpe and Keon Johnson will miss Tuesday’s New Orleans Pelicans matchup at Barclays Center. The game will mark Cam Johnson’s fourth consecutive absence due to a lower […]