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Immediately building on the momentum they established in Friday’s feel-good win over the Chicago Bulls will be especially difficult for the Golden State Warriors. Why? Not just because they’re playing one of the league’s best teams on the second night of a back-to-back, but because Stephen Curry will be watching the action from the bench. […]

Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka was only with the Boston Celtics for one season, but he made a lasting impact on his players. Celtics star Jayson Tatum became particularly close with the 46-year-old coach, as Udoka pushed him and helped him make his first All-NBA team in 2022. Tatum and Udoka will have a […]

Julius Randle has been named to two All-Star teams in nine complete seasons. This season is his tenth in the NBA, and he’s having potentially the best one of his career. But personal success does not guarantee a spot on the All-Star team. The All-Star Game is equal parts merit and a popularity contest. It […]

PHILADELPHIA — The growth of Tyrese Maxey in the 2023-24 season goes beyond what he can do as the second option behind Joel Embiid. The Philadelphia 76ers have needed him to be the main option for stretches of the season due to some injuries to Embiid. The results have been shaky, for him and the […]

The Brooklyn Nets attempted to re-ignite their struggling starting lineup before the new year, removing leading scorer Cam Thomas in favor of Dorian Finney-Smith. Head coach Jacque Vaughn’s decision came amid a 2-6 stretch, during which the Nets had posted the NBA’s third-worst defensive rating. The change has had little impact on the team’s struggles. […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers snapped a three-game losing skid with a resounding home win over the Sacramento Kings. Joel Embiid, Kelly Oubre Jr. and Robert Covington all watched as Tobias Harris played a stellar game in a big home victory. Hopefully, each of them will be back in action for the next game. 76ers […]

Though English is not first language, San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama wants everyone to know he means exactly what he says – especially when it comes to his game. “I did mean that literally. I’m not talking for nothing,” Wemby said Friday about a comment he made to ClutchPoints last week. The backstory Two […]

Still wondering why the Golden State Warriors might hang on to Andrew Wiggins and his pricey long-term contract past the trade deadline amid his career-worst struggles? Beyond his declining value league-wide, look no further than the impact the former No. 1 overall pick made in his team’s much-needed 140-131 win over the Chicago Bulls on […]

So much for Jonathan Kuminga’s stunning return to the bench re-fracturing his mended relationship with Steve Kerr. The Golden State Warriors’ third-year wing was a driving force behind his team’s much-needed 140-131 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Friday night, matching his season-high with 24 points on 9-of-12 shooting and a perfect 4-of-4 from beyond […]

After a lopsided loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night, the Orlando Magic were eyeing to bounce back during the start of their four-game road trip against the Miami Heat. Aiming to secure their first win in Miami since March 2019, the Magic fell just short in a defensive struggle, losing 99-96. Joe Ingles […]

Friday night was a must-win game for the Minnesota Timberwolves. They were facing off with the Portland Trail Blazers, who made headlines on Thursday night after losing by 62 points. Now on the second night of a back-to-back, the Blazers were facing an uphill battle, especially without DeAndre Ayton and Shaedon Sharpe as their long […]

As the Miami Heat beat the Orlando Magic, 99-96, in the battle to see who the better team in the state of Florida is, it was a slugfest that ended in neither team scoring 100 points. When looking at the game in its entirety, it’s a fair assessment to say that star Bam Adebayo was […]

PHILADELPHIA — Chants of “Tobi! Tobi” rang through the Wells Fargo Center as Tobias Harris tried to hit just one more triple to get his first 40-point game. The Philadelphia 76ers forward was unable to get there, settling for a season-high 37 points in a dominant win over the Sacramento Kings. Harris posted his highest-scoring […]

The Miami heat bounce back and get a win at the hands of the Orlando Magic Friday night, 99-96, as it was the third game of this week’s home stand. It came down to the wire as Bam Adebayo hit the go-ahead jumper to put Miami ahead by one-point, then Haywood Highsmith would drain two […]

Heading into the 2024 offseason, the Denver Broncos are seriously strapped for cash. As it stands, they are 28th in the league in available cap space. According to Spotrac, they’re on track to be $19 million over the cap for the 2024 campaign. So during the offseason, the Broncos will definitely be looking to either […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (24-13) faced off against the Sacramento Kings (23-15) on Friday night. In their first matchup of the season, as Joel Embiid missed his third consecutive game, the Sixers came out with a great effort and broke their losing streak with a final score of 112-93. Let’s break down the Sixers’ win. 76ers […]

The Chicago Bulls planned their Ring of Honor game for Friday night against the Golden State Warriors. The 72-10 1995-96 Bulls are being honored during the game, and there’s a reason why they planned it for this game. Steve Kerr, the head coach of the Warriors, was a member of that 1995-96 Bulls team, so […]

After a very shaky start to the season, the Chicago Bulls are having a much better year than most people were anticipating. The Bulls were 5-14 at one point, but they are now 18-21 and not too far away from playoff position. Things are looking good in Chicago right now, but the injury has been […]

The Chicago Bulls and the Golden State Warriors are doing battle on Friday night, and it’s a pretty special game for both the Bulls and Warriors head coach Steve Kerr. The game is called the “Ring of Honor” game as the legendary 1995-96 Bulls are being honored at halftime of the contest. Kerr was part […]

The Golden State Warriors’ lineup and rotation carousel keeps on spinning. Steve Kerr opened with a different starting five for the fourth straight game on Friday, going with Andrew Wiggins and Dario Saric next to Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Kevon Looney. The most notable absence from that quintet amid Draymond Green’s imminent return from […]

The Miami Heat have been known to obtain diamonds in the rough which has frustrated the league for some time now, especially in terms of un-drafted players. From Duncan Robinson, Gabe Vincent, Caleb Martin, Kendrick Nunn, Rodney McGruder, and others, the list goes on. Another name to add to that list is star Haywood Highsmith. […]

Moses Moody and the Golden State Warriors just can’t catch a break this season. Steve Kerr told reporters before Friday’s game against the Chicago Bulls that Moody will be sidelined for the entirety of his team’s four-game road trip due to a calf strain. “Huge loss,” Kerr said of Moody’s absence. “He’s been playing really […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers are looking to turn things around amid their current, season-worst losing streak of three. Until Joel Embiid’s return from a knee injury, Nick Nurse and the Sixers have to find answers to survive in his absences. Nurse has not tried to hide his desire for his team to pick it […]

Remember that 44-point NBA In-Season Tournament semifinal loss in Las Vegas? Well, forget about it. The New Orleans Pelicans have seemingly pulled an ol’ Sin City switcharoo. A quick trip to Southern Nevada is a fun, short getaway from the slog of business as usual for most. Well, apparently Zion Williamson’s Pelicans had to suffer […]

The Charlotte Hornets unveiled their plans to upgrade the Spectrum Center on Friday, January 12th. New seats, bigger suites, and upgrading the concession stands. The renovations are expected to take place in May 2024 and should wrap up around the start of the 2025-26 season. New owners Rick Schnall and Gabe Plotkin wasted no time […]

Pascal Siakam seems like the perfect fit for the Dallas Mavericks. However, can Dallas offer the Toronto Raptors a tempting enough trade to make a deal come to fruition? A trade remains a possibility, but recent rumors have thrown cold water on the chances of a deal getting done. According to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, […]

Things came together nicely down the stretch for the Dallas Cowboys this regular season. Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb are the top passer/receiver duo in football right now, the offensive line is as healthy as can be expected at the end of the regular season, and the defense rebounded well after suffering a mid-season slump. […]

Thursday marked exactly four weeks until the 2024 NBA Trade Deadline, a time where numerous All-Star players could wind up being on the move. Pascal Siakam, Zach LaVine, and Dejounte Murray are the names that have dominated NBA headlines and trade rumors in recent weeks. All three Eastern Conference stars are seen as elite offensive […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will be one of the main teams to watch at the 2024 NBA trade deadline. In a trade market that is rumored to feature a more concrete batch of buyers than sellers, the Sixers should see a lot of competition as they try to build further around Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will get their first look of the season against the Sacramento Kings on Friday night. As they take the court at the Wells Fargo Center, they will look to snap a brief losing streak. Heading into the game, the status of one particular player is on everyone’s mind. Is Joel Embiid playing […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell says he isn’t fazed by trade rumors at this stage of his NBA career. “Hell no. It is what it is,” Russell replied when asked if he’s made “uncomfortable” by hearing his name included in pre-trade deadline chatter (Russell has previously said he feels “comfortable” in Los Angeles). “Since […]

D’Angelo Russell questioned the Los Angeles Lakers “system” following an unenthused 127-109 loss to the Phoenix Suns at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday. “I don’t know,” Russell replied when asked what the Lakers can do to produce more efficient offense. “It’s a lot we could talk about right now, as far as what we could fix […]

Robert Kraft and the New England Patriots have to do something they haven’t done in two dozen years after parting ways with head coach Bill Belichick. The Patriots are in the market for a head coach, with Kraft telling reporters Thursday the team plans to swiftly find Belichick’s successor. So, here are the top-seven replacements […]

The Golden State Warriors acquired Andrew Wiggins two years ago with the hope he’d serve as a strong, reliable bridge between the team’s personnel past and future. He more than lived up to that billing during his second season in the Bay, helping Golden State extend its dynasty by emerging as arguably the NBA’s top-two […]

A game featuring the two top seeds in the Eastern Conference will always draw a lot of attention. But the primetime showdown on Thursday night between the Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks did not live up to the hype. The Bucks hammered the Celtics, winning 135-102 while handing Boston their worst loss of the season. It […]

Phoenix Suns expected to have their full roster — aside from Damion Lee — ready for Thursday’s game against LeBron James and the LA Lakers. AZCentral.com’s Duane Rankin, who is with the team on the road, reported the Suns will have a late scratch since backup forward Drew Eubanks has contracted an illness. Center Udoka […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers aren’t interested in hearing any trade proposals for Donovan Mitchell and will refuse to pick up the phone if a team comes calling. The Cavs have a “don’t even bother calling” mentality regarding the four-time All-Stars’ availability, via NBA insider Marc Stein “The Cavaliers continue to send signals that they have no […]

The Orlando Magic, gearing up for their four-game road trip opener against the Miami Heat on Friday night, have shared a mixed bag of updates on the injury front. The team’s injury report reveals that while Franz Wagner continues to nurse a right ankle sprain, set to miss his fourth consecutive game, there are optimistic […]

Seven minutes into the first quarter in their 111-102 win over the Brooklyn Nets, Cleveland Cavaliers head coach J.B. Bickerstaff pulled swingman Max Strus, who didn’t look 100% on the floor. Eventually, Strus was considered doubtful of returning to the game due to a sore left knee, according to the team. Ultimately, Strus never returned […]