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After every team in the league had a rest day on Monday night, the final week of the 2023-24 season is here. The NBA playoff picture as a whole has seen constant change recently, especially in the Western Conference. However, the one constant in this conference has been the battle at the top of the […]

The old adage “defense wins championships” still holds a lot of truth. However, developing a well-rounded and talented offensive attack in today’s NBA is of the utmost importance. The Dallas Mavericks have done exactly that, and they are poised for a deep postseason run as a result. Before we break down the Mavs’ offense, let’s […]

The Dallas Mavericks are preparing for the first of a back-to-back on Tuesday in a road clash with the Charlotte Hornets. Dallas’ injury report revealed multiple important updates with the NBA playoffs right around the corner. Mavs injury report vs. Hornets tonight: -Josh Green (ankle) has been upgraded from out to doubtful.-Dereck Lively II (knee) […]

The Boston Celtics have been the best team in the league week in and week out. In fact, they just became the first team ever to have four different guys earn NBA Player of the Week honors in the same season. After Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis was named the Player of the Week on Monday, […]

Tyrese Maxey scored a career-high 52 points in the Philadelphia 76ers’ win over the San Antonio Spurs. For the third time this season, Maxey reached a new record in points in a game and led the Sixers to a much-needed win. When he gets going, he’s incredibly hard to stop. The Sixers’ win over the […]

Perhaps it symbolizes how odd it is that one of the most respected franchises in sports has lost more than a dozen in a row to an organization that’s never made the NBA Finals. The last time the San Antonio Spurs beat the Memphis Grizzles, it was on an opening day that took place in […]

When Cleveland Cavaliers superstar Donovan Mitchell has been on the court lately, it’s clear he still isn’t 100%. His bothersome knee is holding him back physically. Mitchell remains hobbled by the injury, keeping him from having the usual explosiveness and speed that allows him to dominate opponents offensively. This knee injury and a nasal fracture […]

Include Philadelphia 76ers forward and fellow Frenchman Nicolas Batum among NBA regulars who are not only impressed by San Antonio Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama but are also sending warnings to future opponents. Following his team’s 133-126 double overtime victory at the Frost Bank Center, Batum shared what he’d just witnessed regarding the generational talent who […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have been playing without star Kawhi Leonard over the last week as he recovers from inflammation in his right knee. With Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns coming up, will Leonard be able to suit up in the first half of a back-to-back set? The Clippers sent their injury report to […]

In the swirling vortex of NBA offseason rumors, the Orlando Magic’s interest in Golden State Warriors sharpshooter Klay Thompson has surfaced as a tantalizing possibility, via Tim Kawakami of The Athletic. “One of the worst-kept secrets in the league is that Orlando, loaded with young talent but not with shooters, might offer Klay a ton […]

We are now in the final week of the 2023-24 NBA regular season. That means there are just three or four games left for each of the NBA’s MVP candidates to stake their claim for the award. Throughout the vast portion of the season, it seemed like either Nikola Jokic or Shai Gilgeous-Alexander were going […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic’s technical foul against the Houston Rockets has been rescinded, per NBA Official on X (formerly Twitter). The technical call was made after Doncic sarcastically celebrated receiving a foul call during the Mavs’ 147-136 victory over the Rockets on Sunday. It would have been Doncic’s 14th of the year, but now […]

Already missing second-leading scorer Devin Vassell and two-time NBA Rising Star Jeremy Sochan for the remainder of the season, the San Antonio Spurs could be without another of their best players for this final week. Keldon Johnson left Sunday’s 133-126 double overtime loss to the Philadelphia 76ers in the fourth quarter and did not return. Gregg […]

The final week of the 2023-24 NBA regular season is here. As weird as it is to say, the playoffs are about to begin. This season has been a whirlwind, and as the playoffs approach, the headlines are not about which teams are surging before postseason play but about those teams that are beginning to […]

Phoenix Suns lost an important playoff-atmosphere game against the New Orleans Pelicans Sunday, 113-105. The Suns, who led New Orleans by one game for the No. 6 seed in the West, lost hope of perhaps putting a stranglehold on the Pelicans to stay out of the play-in. “It’s hard not to look at [the standings],” […]

Who’s the best inbounds passer in the NBA? It’s a very niche skill but one that Philadelphia 76ers forward Nico Batum is among the very best at. Two of his greatest pieces of work came in the Sixers’ double-overtime win over the San Antonio Spurs. The Sixers held on to beat the Spurs as Tyrese […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks earned a 147-136 victory over the Houston Rockets in overtime on Sunday. It was a physical game that saw both teams battle throughout. In the end, Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic led the way while Dante Exum connected on a buzzer-beater three-pointer in the fourth quarter to send the game […]

It’s been as common this season as a San Antonio Spurs loss. A Victor Wembanyama stat line that has either never been witnessed before or hasn’t been seen in quite some time. With 33 points, 18 rebounds, 7 blocks, 6 assists, and five three-pointers in a 133-126 double overtime loss to the Joel Embiid-less Philadelphia […]

With the Minnesota Timberwolves in pursuit of earning the top seed in the Western Conference, each and every game down the stretch carries a lot of weight. On Sunday night, the Wolves found themselves taking on the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.Com Arena. As both teams jockey for position in a tight playoff race, Minnesota […]

Tyrese Maxey has done it again. He scored 50 points and led the Philadelphia 76ers to a win for the third time this season. This most recent masterpiece, which featured a career-high 52 points in almost 54 minutes of action (also a career-high) in a win over the San Antonio Spurs, was most likely his […]

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown has been doubted throughout his career, but he’s never let that stand in his way. In fact, it’s only given him more motivation to get better and better. A great example of how far he’s come was on display during Boston’s 124-107 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Although the […]

Anthony Davis was forced to exit the Los Angeles Lakers’ 127-117 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday after taking a Kyle Anderson elbow to his left eye on a rebound attempt late in the first quarter. AD headed to the Crypto.com Arena tunnel before the second quarter and was ruled out shortly after halftime. […]

LOS ANGELES, CA — If there’s one thing that Paul George and the LA Clippers have found a blueprint for, it’s these afternoon weekend games. Sunday was another example of a big comeback after a slow start. The Clippers defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday afternoon, 120-118. LA overcame a 26-point deficit midway through the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (44-35) played the San Antonio Spurs (19-59) in their final road game of the 2023-24 regular season. With Joel Embiid resting on the second night of a back-to-back, the Sixers let an early lead slip but fought all the way back to get it to overtime. It took another OT for the […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Houston Rockets by a final score of 147-136 on Sunday. It was a competitive battle to say the least. Kyrie Irving led the Mavs with 48 points, while Luka Doncic added 37 points, 12 assists, and nine rebounds. However, the Mavs trailed in the final seconds of the […]

Grayson Allen is one of the key players for the Phoenix Suns. While shooting next to Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal, Allen is leading the NBA in 3-point percentage (47.0) while averaging a career-high 13.6 points. Allen, who missed the Suns’ win over the Cavs, returned Friday in the team’s best win of […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are playing the Houston Rockets on Sunday at the American Airlines Center. Dallas enters the game in fifth place in the Western Conference, sitting just two games behind the Los Angeles Clippers for the No. 4 seed. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving have continued to perform at elite levels for […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 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 […]

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 UFC Apex in Las Vegas pulsed with electric anticipation as Brendan Allen squared off against Chris Curtis in a high-stakes rematch at UFC Vegas 90. Memories of their first clash in 2021 lingered, a decisive win for Curtis that derailed Allen’s momentum. This time, Allen had a score to settle and a point to […]