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MIAMI – As the Miami Heat deal with trade rumors surrounding Jimmy Butler, the team itself still has a season in front of them with the sole goal of capturing another championship. The Heat’s captain Bam Adebayo would speak after Thursday’s practice about what the message to the team is with all the outside noise […]

When Adam Silver and the NBA announced the formation of the very first In-Season Tournament ahead of the 2023-24 season, this idea was met with a lot of criticism. In what turned out to be a successful spectacle during a normal dead period at the start of the season, the league rebranded this event to […]

LAS VEGAS, NV — Every player on the Milwaukee Bucks left Las Vegas $500,000 richer after the franchise took home the second ever NBA Cup this week. Brook Lopez’s club defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night, 97-81, to secure the Cup and the winnings that come with it. Not many people go to […]

Bronny James’ G League playing status has been a frequent point of discussion early this season. It was initially reported that the Los Angeles Lakers guard would not play in road games with the South Bay Lakers. However, in an apparent change of heart by the organization, he took the floor for his first road […]

San Antonio Spurs guard Tre Jones, who started for most of last season, is expected to return for the Spurs’ next game against the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday night. Once Jones returns to the Spurs lineup, it’ll mark just the ninth game he’ll play this season. “It’s been tough to be out this much. I’ve […]

The Michigan football team is still doing some work in their 2025 recruiting class as they are hoping to land a couple more commitments before all is said and done. However, the Wolverines are also starting to do work in the 2026 class. One player to watch for Michigan is four-star tight end Brock Harris, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have not yet cleared Joel Embiid to return from his sinus fracture. However, the big man has been able to participate in practice and doesn’t appear to be too far away from jumping back into the lineup. Backup center Andre Drummond, while making it clear he doesn’t intend to speak for Embiid […]

After not practicing on Tuesday or Wednesday, Luka Doncic, who is dealing with a left heel contusion, has been ruled out for Thursday’s Los Angeles Clippers-Dallas Mavericks game, per the NBA injury report. Kyrie Irving is also listed on the injury report with right shoulder soreness. Irving did not practice on Tuesday but returned on […]

A day after San Antonio Spurs legendary coach Gregg Popovich released a statement for the first time since suffering a mild stroke in early November, two of his players, Jeremy Sochan and Stephon Castle, reacted accordingly. Sochan’s response was, well, Sochan-like, complete with curse words, while Castle’s answer featured a more standard tone – the […]

The cursed, injury-plagued New Orleans Pelicans are running out of time and options this season and it’s not yet Christmas. Dozens of games missed by Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, Dejounte Murray, CJ McCollum, and Trey Murphy III have taken a toll. Fans are in a frenzy and other front offices are calling to ask which […]

DALLAS — Klay Thompson is a fan of Luka Doncic. Thompson, one of the greatest shooters in NBA history, appreciates playing alongside an elite passer such as Doncic. The former Golden State Warriors star made his feelings on Doncic’s passing ability clear while speaking to reporters after practice on Wednesday. Klay Thompson on Luka Doncic: […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are fielding calls for practically everyone on the roster according to several reports. Fans can rest easy knowing Herb Jones, Yves Missi, and Trey Murphy III are seemingly safe. Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, Dejounte Murray, and CJ McCollum could be on the move if the price is right. That exception is […]

DALLAS — Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving both did not practice on Tuesday, however, Irving returned to practice on Wednesday. Doncic, though, remained out, Mavs head coach Jason Kidd told reporters Wednesday. Irving was dealing with a shoulder concern but it appears likely that he will play given his practice status on Wednesday. Doncic’s status […]

Celebrating and showboating after a nice play have always been a big part of the NBA, and Jordan Poole is especially known for that. However, famed TV personality Stephen A. Smith doesn’t think the Washington Wizards guard has earned the right. Poole won’t stop being himself, though. I asked Jordan Poole how he felt about Stephen […]

The Denver Nuggets, just two years removed from winning an NBA championship, find themselves at a bit of a crossroads. Sitting at a 12-10 record and in seventh place in the Western Conference, the Nuggets are showing glimpses that they’re heading in the wrong direction. It seems Nikola Jokic is the only player consistently performing […]

Less than one year after acquiring Dennis Schroder, the Brooklyn Nets sent the veteran point guard packing. Having exceeded expectations early in a presumed tanking season, the Nets dealt the 31-year-old to the Golden State Warriors for an expiring contract and second-round picks. Schroder revealed his reaction to the trade during his introductory press conference […]

The entire league took a day off after the Milwaukee Bucks won the NBA Cup. Now it’s back to business, and a showdown between Ja Morant’s resurgent Memphis Grizzlies and Stephen Curry’s Golden State Warriors might be the best game on the Dec. 19 docket. Morant missed the first Grizzlies-Warriors meeting, a 123-118 loss in […]

BOSTON — Boston Celtics center Al Horford is the perfect example of basketball adaptation. In the modern NBA, where most players won’t last long if they can’t shoot the ball, Horford has survived and thrived despite coming up in an era when three-pointers were much less common. Two decades ago, Horford was a freshman with […]

The Chicago Bulls are still in the middle of their rebuild, and it is taking longer than fans were hoping. This season is off to a rough start once again, and it’s clear that Chicago doesn’t have a team that is going to compete for a championship. The Bulls still need to make some moves […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will be without one of their best players for a while. Jared McCain tore his left meniscus, sidelining him indefinitely. Fortunately, the standout rookie’s surgery was successful and what he already provided the Sixers in his first 23 NBA games leaves a lot of optimism about his future. McCain took to TikTok to […]

Former Brooklyn Nets point guard Dennis Smith Jr. is eyeing a return to the NBA. The 27-year-old will sign into the G-League in advance of this week’s showcase in Orlando, according to Jake Fischer. The G-League Winter Showcase is designed to give free agents a chance to earn an NBA contract. Over 200 players will […]

The transfer portal opened up on December 9th, and the Michigan football team has lost some talent since then. Most of the players that the Wolverines have lost were in backup positions this past season, but they did lose their top wide receiver, Tyler Morris. Tyler Morris is entering the transfer portal after being the […]

A big name hit the transfer portal on Wednesday as USC wide receiver Zachariah Branch entered his name. Branch is one of the most explosive playmakers in the country, and he makes plays on special teams as well. Branch is already getting a lot of attention, and the Michigan football team has been dubbed a […]

Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray has had a slow start to his season. After signing a massive four-year, $208M contract extension in the offseason, Murray has yet to truly prove to the Nuggets he is worth the money. Murray has also been battling various injuries that have slowed him down. In fact, against the Sacramento […]

The NBA Cup championship game is set to commence Tuesday night, but the Phoenix Suns won’t be a part of it. Luckily, Kevin Durant will be enjoying the game from his comfort. Following Tuesday’s practice, Durant was asked by Connor Moreno of Burn City Sports if he’s excited about the title game. “I am. The […]

In their first meeting, this season against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks, Jalen Williams, and the Oklahoma City Thunder will face off in the NBA Cup final in Las Vegas. The Thunder and Bucks’ unofficial 83rd game of 2024-25 should be competitive between the two hottest teams from their respective conferences. During Williams’ media […]

LAS VEGAS, NV — The Milwaukee Bucks and Oklahoma City Thunder prepare to play in the NBA Cup Final, but not before everyone got a visit from NBA legend Kevin Garnett. Or, as Gary Trent Jr. would call him: “family.” Ahead of the Championship game of the NBA Cup on Tuesday, Garnett stopped by both […]

Oklahoma City Thunder prospect Buddy Boeheim and the Oklahoma City Blue went 2-0 in their mini-series against the Austin Spurs after their 117-95 win. After Boeheim’s streak of scoring six threes in three games snapped, he could be starting a new one after netting seven against the Spurs. He tied Jahmi’us Ramsey’s team-high with 24 […]

The Brooklyn Nets have a gaping hole at point guard after trading Dennis Schroder. They lost one of their few remaining ball-handlers on Monday. Trendon Watford exited a 130-101 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers due to left hamstring string soreness and did not return. Watford initially injured his hamstring during the preseason, causing him to […]

Taylor Jenkins was looking at a problem all NBA coaches wished they had during training camp. The Memphis Grizzlies had more talent on the bench than minutes available in a game even with GG Jackson in a walking boot. Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, and Zach Edey being unavailable for week-long stretches created opportunities for Santi […]

The Memphis Grizzlies (18-9) are starting to get loud about their intentions this season. Ja Morant’s return has coincided with a run up the Western Conference standings. Jaren Jackson Jr. has been rock solid all season, posting All-NBA numbers. Desmond Bane has been bruised up but the Grizzlies’ bench has stepped up in a big […]

LAS VEGAS, NV — The NBA Cup advanced to the final stage on Saturday, when Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks advanced to face off against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder. And there was a special appearance made by Kevin Garnett before the Finals. During NBA Cup Finals media day on Monday afternoon, […]

The offseason isn’t quite here yet for the Michigan football team, but they are already focusing on one of the most important aspects of the offseason: the transfer portal. The transfer portal will be huge for Sherrone Moore and the Wolverines as they had a lot of inexperienced players starting this year, and they will […]

With Joel Embiid and Jared McCain sidelined due to injuries, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George stepped up to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 121-108 victory over the Charlotte Hornets. Both 2023 All-Stars performed like the standouts they are. A win over the Hornets does not make for a marquee victory but it does help […]

The Brooklyn Nets committed to a tank when they traded Dennis Schroder. Their first game without the veteran floor general showed how ugly that could get. The Nets trailed by as much as 35 points during the first half of Monday’s 130-101 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Jordi Fernadez’s squad looked frazzled and uninspired in […]

A pair of high-scoring performances from Tyrese Maxey and Paul George powered the Philadelphia 76ers’ latest win.  The former scored a game-high 40 points while the latter tallied a season-best 33 points in a 121-108 win over the Charlotte Hornets. The 76ers facing an abundance of injuries has been one of the only constants of […]

The Chicago Bulls have started the 2024-25 season like most expected. The team has some talented pieces, but they were never expected to be anything special. Chicago is in the midst of a rebuild that is taking longer than fans were hoping, but another poor season could help in the long run if it means […]

The Brooklyn Nets have a gaping hole at point guard after trading Dennis Schroder. However, the rebuilding squad quietly brought in another young guard who could see minutes during the latter half of the season. Brooklyn acquired two-way rookie Reece Beekman from the Golden State Warriors as part of the Schroder deal. The 6-foot-3 floor […]

The New York Knicks are obviously not as good at rebounding the basketball as they were a season ago. Despite holding the third-best record in the Eastern Conference, the Knicks rank poorly in terms of rebounds. They are just 25th in rebounds per game (42.4). What’s more, they are an abysmal 27th in offensive rebounds […]