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ATLANTA – There have been a few times throughout the Atlanta Hawks’ win streak where they’ve had to turn it up a notch in the fourth quarter. They just had to do it a few nights ago against the Dallas Mavericks, and they had to do it again against the Brooklyn Nets. That notch turned […]

MIAMI – There’s no denying that the talk of the sports world has been Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo scoring 83 points on Tuesday night against the Washington Wizards, passing Kobe Bryant’s 81 as the second-highest scoring game. While there’s been a debate about the “ethics” of the Heat captain’s 83-point outing, the big man […]

There are many hierarchies in the NBA. Fans can argue about how players can flaunt contracts, marketing deals, and draft status forever. The only real ranking system that matters in a locker room is the talent component when all the chips are down. Trey Murphy III and Dejounte Murray have had their moments over the […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers’ injury report popped up for their game on Thursday against the Chicago Bulls, there was a surprising addition in veteran guard Marcus Smart. Smart had just played 31 minutes in the team’s win against the Minnesota Timberwolves, providing his usual energy and intensity. Marcus Smart was originally listed as questionable […]

MIAMI – With Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo coming off his 83-point game on Tuesday night, there’s no denying how the performance will be immortalized in NBA history. As the sports world debates whether the Heat captain’s 83-point night was unethical or not, no one can take away from Adebayo the special night, as its […]

The term “Hall of Famer” is thrown around a lot, but when it comes to Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker, those claims gain more and more merit as time goes on. The five-time All-Star has gotten recognition from many head coaches, but Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle is new on the list. Before Thursday’s […]

MIAMI – As Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo made NBA history in scoring 83 points in the team’s 150-129 win over the Washington Wizards, passing Kobe Bryant’s 81 for the second-highest scoring game ever, the conversation has been polarizing. With the NBA world reacting to the Heat captain’s 83-point night, there has been some pushback, […]

After almost two full years of patience, the New Orleans Pelicans are finally getting an extended look at the version of Dejounte Murray that they thought former EVP David Griffin was acquiring. If the past several weeks are any indication, the foundation for the franchise’s future is being built on the 29-year-old’s shoulders. Joe Dumars […]

Brooklyn Nets center Day’Ron Sharpe will miss the remainder of the season due to a thumb injury, which will require surgery, the team announced Thursday. “Day’Ron Sharpe has been diagnosed with an ulnar collateral ligament tear in his left thumb. Sharpe, who will require surgery to repair the ligament, will miss the remainder of the […]

The 2026 NBA Finals are scheduled to begin in 12 weeks. While this may seem like a lot of time, the 2025-26 regular season is winding down, and teams are beginning to solidify their status heading into the playoffs. Although the Oklahoma City Thunder are the defending champions and still hold the best record in […]

It’s been a collective group effort for the Atlanta Hawks to get to where they are right now, and the proof is in the pudding. They’ve led the league in assists for most of the season, as sharing the ball has been the driving force behind their success. Everyone has committed to the pass from […]

The Atlanta Hawks have seen several versions of this team throughout the season. Through the injuries and trades, it’s safe to say there have been about three or four different iterations of this roster. Despite the changes, the Hawks have managed to stay in the thick of things and are fighting to make a playoff […]

The development curve for a rookie is rarely linear, and that has certainly been the case this season in the FedEx Forum. Though Cedric Coward’s first run through the NBA’s 82-game gauntlet has been far from a smooth ride, the grumbling Memphis Grizzlies are still encouraged by what they’ve seen from their 2025 first-round pick. […]

Brooklyn Nets center Day’Ron Sharpe will miss his second straight game on Thursday due to a left thumb sprain. Head coach Jordi Fernandez said the fifth-year center has no timetable for his return. “No timeline. [Day’Ron has a] thumb sprain. Whatever time it takes for him to feel good to play again,” Fernandez said. Sharpe […]

The Brooklyn Nets will be shorthanded for the second straight game when they travel to face the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday. The Nets ruled out Michael Porter Jr. (right ankle sprain), Day’Ron Sharpe (left thumb sprain) and Nolan Traore (rest) for the matchup. Ziaire Williams (illness) is questionable. The Nets recently shut down breakout rookie […]

The NBA world continues to pour in reactions from the epic, 83-point performance by Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo. As players and coaches from around the NBA keep on providing their insight into the game, even the best players aren’t holding back. On Wednesday night, the LA Clippers defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves, 153-128, led by […]

While most of the chatter surrounding the Boston Celtics-San Antonio Spurs contest centered on Jaylen Brown’s ejection, Jayson Tatum turned some of his attention to another call. Or a non-call in this case. And it involved Victor Wembanyama. At one point during the game, the Celtics star drove into the lane for a bucket. Upon […]

Tuomas Iisalo has never been one to shy away from discussing the nuances of basketball, but his latest critique touches on a trend that has increasingly frustrated NBA coaches. The Memphis Grizzlies are currently getting hit the hardest, however, since they are effectively working without a frontcourt. Their small-ball lineups without Ja Morant available have […]

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White didn’t hold back in sharing his thoughts about teammate Jaylen Brown’s double-technical foul ejection in a 125-116 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night. “I thought the second one was bulls**t, honestly.” The former Spur preceded that comment by acknowledging the credibility of the first technical that set […]

The Detroit Pistons’ dreaded losing streak has finally come to an end. After dropping four straight games, Detroit landed back in the win column with a 138-100 blowout against the Brooklyn Nets. The Pistons returned to their winning identity, marked by a dominant performance from their All-Star center, Jalen Duren. The fourth-year big man gave the […]

SAN FRANCISCO– Back-to-back losses to two teams that are actively tanking is a tough pill to swallow. But that’s what the Golden State Warriors are going to have to do after falling 130-124 to the Chicago Bulls in overtime. The Warriors led by eight with 91 seconds left in regulation, but bungled their end-of-game execution […]

SAN FRANCISCO– Every day Kristaps Porzingis is able to play basketball is a step in the right direction. While the Golden State Warriors suffered a bad 130-124 overtime loss to the tanking Chicago Bulls, Porzingis made his third appearance in a Dubs uniform since the team acquired him for Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield at […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers nabbed their second consecutive win against one of the better teams in the NBA following their 120-106 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves, but the talk of the night was Bam Adebayo’s 83-point masterclass during the Miami Heat’s win against the Washington Wizards. Lakers head coach JJ Redick had […]

ATLANTA – The Atlanta Hawks were up against another team that has struggled this season, the Dallas Mavericks, as they looked to extend their winning streak to seven games. They were able to do so, walking away with the 124-112 win, but it wasn’t as easy as many thought it would be, and it wouldn’t […]

MIAMI – As Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo was amidst a monster stretch heading into Tuesday night, not many people expected the type of performance the 28-year-old had against the Washington Wizards. Heat star Bam Adebayo scored an unbelievable 83 points, which now ranks as the second-highest scoring game in NBA history, a feat he […]

LOS ANGELES – Tuesday’s matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves hit three consecutive games that LeBron James has been out of the Los Angeles Lakers’ lineup due to injury. James has been dealing with a couple of ailments, but Lakers head coach JJ Redick isn’t really surprised that the Lakers star has needed some time off […]

MIAMI – With Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo amidst a dominant stretch in an effort to lead his team out of the play-in tournament, his name has always been mentioned as one of the NBA’s premier defenders. Though Adebayo has been reaching Heat milestones, the Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) is the one honor […]

Michael Porter Jr. broke his podcast hiatus last week. When asked about the No. 1 rule change he would like to see the NBA make, the Brooklyn Nets forward pointed to the league’s tanking epidemic. “They gotta do something about this tanking situation. I don’t like how teams are deliberately trying to tank to get […]

Until Sunday afternoon, Evan Mobley had only played a handful of possessions as the Cleveland Cavaliers’ lone big man with James Harden running the show. But since Jarrett Allen’s been out of action for the last two games due to knee tendinitis, Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson has gotten a closer look at the Harden-Mobley […]

MIAMI – With Miami Heat star center Kel’el Ware out for Tuesday’s contest against the Washington Wizards, there is no doubt that fans are holding their breath in wondering the severity of his injury. As the Heat enter a crucial week to fortify their standings in the Eastern Conference, the team needs as much as […]

After the Miami Heat beat the Detroit Pistons in a statement win on Sunday, the team now prepares to extend its five-game winning streak against the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night. While the Heat’s Norman Powell and Andrew Wiggins continue to be out, Tyler Herro and Kel’el Ware are now on the injury report, which […]

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat looking to build off its statement win over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night, one star on the team that has been finding a major groove is Tyler Herro. As the Heat enter a crucial week ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Washington Wizards, Herro’s impact has been huge, […]

MIAMI – After the Miami Heat’s statement win over the Detroit Pistons, the team is now on a five-game winning streak that has been led by captain Bam Adebayo. With the Heat star in Adebayo continuing to reach milestones, like eclisping 10,000 career points, his usage has also been a one that is meticilous by […]

The Atlanta Hawks are currently on a six-game winning streak and are over .500 for the first time since December. They’ve gotten hot at the right time as there’s just over a month left in the season, and there is still a chance for them to make up ground in the Eastern Conference standings. Things […]

It’s difficult to assess just how quickly Victor Wembanyama is improving. While he’s previously provided the basketball world with capabilities they hadn’t seen, the San Antonio Spurs generational talent is now seemingly reaching new heights nightly. As he continues to come into his own, the 22-year-old appears to be doing so at a lightning quick […]

With playmaking guard Dejounte Murray sidelined for most of the season recovering from an Achilles injury and role players cycling in and out of the lineup, establishing a clear offensive chain of command has been almost impossible. Fortunately, the now fully healthy New Orleans Pelicans are making progress playing without pressure to close out the […]

The NBA’s tank race is heating up. While many tanking teams are doing all they can to ensure losses, the Brooklyn Nets rattled off back-to-back wins over the Detroit Pistons and Memphis Grizzlies. Following a 10-game losing streak, the Nets stunned the Pistons with a 23-point comeback in Detroit on Saturday. Jordi Fernandez rode a […]

Just about the only good thing to come of the Golden State Warriors’ 119-116 loss to the tanking Utah Jazz was the fact that Seth Curry was able to play in his first game back since early December. Curry, the younger, sharpshooting brother of Dubs’ star Stephen Curry, returned after missing the past 40 games due to […]

For a player who keeps his personal life pretty private, Nikola Jokic offered a rare glimpse into his thoughts on his future with the Denver Nuggets. During a recent appearance on the Serbian podcast X’s and O’s, Denver’s superstar spoke candidly about his deep love for the city that drafted him. He also dispelled any […]