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The Houston Rockets lost another game Wednesday night without two of their best defenders in Dillon Brooks and Tari Eason due to injury. The Rockets fell to the Chicago Bulls in overtime and dropped to 18-18 on the season. Brooks hasn’t played since right after Christmas, while Eason hasn’t played since New Year’s Day. So, […]

Years ago, the Golden State Warriors preached that their greatest attribute was strength in numbers. The way Golden State operated was a form of basketball socialism, with no player on the roster being better than the other and the collective group seizing the means of victory instead. Sure, that notion went out the window when […]

Fresh off signing a three-year contract extension worth over $152 million, Kawhi Leonard helped lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a win over his former team in the Toronto Raptors. He then went about his night like it was just another regular night in Clipperland. The day started with Leonard and the Clippers agreeing to […]

The Golden State Warriors suffered their worst loss of a disappointing season on Wednesday, falling 141-105 to the surging New Orleans Pelicans. They faced boos from the Chase Center crowd for the second straight game, too, after the Dubs were “punched in the mouth” by the Toronto Raptors on Sunday in another double-digit defeat. Golden […]

The Chicago Bulls and the Houston Rockets did battle at the United Center on Wednesday night, and it was an absolute thriller. After a quick 7-0 spurt from the Rockets to start the game, the Bulls controlled the game all the way until the final four minutes. Chicago had led for double digits for much […]

The upcoming tilt between the Brooklyn Nets and Cleveland Cavaliers is somewhat of a dress rehearsal. While the NBA regular season contest between Cleveland and Brooklyn will take place at Accor Arena, the nearby venue, Bercy Arena, is set to stage the Paris 2024 Olympic basketball finals later this year. One player worth keeping an […]

The Golden State Warriors hit a new low Wednesday night against the New Orleans Pelicans, closing out a disappointing seven-game homestand with what might be their worst performance of the season. Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and company fell behind by double-digits in the game’s first three minutes, setting the stage for an embarrassing 141-105 loss […]

The Philadelphia 76ers lost to the Atlanta Hawks in a tight, overtime game that featured some dubious officiating. Trae Young and Tyrese Maxey were involved in each play in the Sixers’ third consecutive loss and second game without Joel Embiid. First, with the game tied at the end of the fourth quarter, Maxey drove and […]

The Miami Heat got a dose of what the Oklahoma City Thunder are capable of Wednesday night as they lost inside the Kaseya Center, 128-120. Head coach Erik Spoelstra spoke after the game about what went wrong, the Thunder, and more specifically, star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. While it was a close game in the first […]

The Boston Celtics are almost 80 years old, and they’ve seen plenty of success in their time. As a result, breaking franchise records can be particularly difficult. But, the 2023-24 Celtics have already managed to do something historic. After a thrilling 127-120 overtime win against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Boston improved to a perfect 18-0 at […]

On the second night of a back-to-back, the Minnesota Timberwolves flew into Boston facing irregular circumstances. With the team’s flight delayed the night before due to weather concerns, the Timberwolves traveled into Boston the morning of the game. In addition to this, the Wolves were shorthanded, playing without starting point guard Mike Conley and All-NBA […]

The Orlando Magic have taken a decisive step by fully guaranteeing Jonathan Isaac’s contract for the remainder of the season, committing a substantial $17.4 million to the talented forward. This move represents a significant shift from Isaac’s prior arrangement, where he was on a partially guaranteed deal worth $7.6 million. Magic fully guarantee Jonathan Isaac’s […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (23-14) were once again without Joel Embiid as they faced the Atlanta Hawks (15-21). The Sixers fought through a rocky game and took it to overtime but lost 139-132. Let’s break down the Sixers’ third consecutive defeat. 76ers player notes: Tyrese Maxey: 35 points, 8 rebounds, 9 assists, 4 steals, 12-29 FG […]

The Miami Heat fall to the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second game of this week’s four-game home stand. Miami’s performance fell off in the second half to propel the opponent to break some ground and pull away with the victory inside the Kaseya Center. Bam Adebayo led the team in points […]

SAN FRANCISCO — A broken left hand means there’s a real chance Chris Paul has already played his last game with the Golden State Warriors. Even if the Dubs hang onto the future Hall-of-Famer and his $30 million expiring contract past the February 8th trade deadline, though, they’ll have to find a way to stay […]

The Chicago Bulls looked like they were going to have a frustrating year after the first month or so of the season, but the team has done a great job of turning things around, and they have been playing like a playoff team as of late. The Bulls were 5-14 at one point this season, […]

The Chicago Bulls got off to a rough start this season, but they have been playing much better as of late. A big reason for their recent success has been the play of Coby White. White is a young player and he hasn’t been in the league for very long, but he is already playing […]

An already weakened secondary took another blow late in the first half of the Dallas Cowboys’ division-clinching laugher in Washington when Stephon Gilmore headed to the locker room with a dislocated shoulder. An MRI later revealed that Gilmore avoided structural damage, which was welcome news to a Dallas defense that already lost top corner Trevon […]

The Brooklyn Nets have a hole in their rotation amid another extended absence for an emerging contributor. Day’Ron Sharpe will be sidelined for at least two weeks after hyperextending his knee during Sunday’s loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. The injury comes amid a breakout campaign for the third-year center after he cracked Brooklyn’s rotation […]

As the Miami Heat prepare to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second game of their home stand, the talk of the town has been on head coach Erik Spoelstra who received a major contract extension. He spoke to the media before Wednesday night’s game to talk about the news, what the extension […]

Phoenix Suns will have their full roster healthy, aside from guard Damion Lee (meniscus) on Thursday on the road versus their Pacific Division rivals, LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers. For the curious: Damion Lee (knee) is rehabbing the injury, working his way back, but is still a ways away from returning […]

It’s hard to gain nationwide respect as a small market in professional sports. Those teams just do not equal airtime on national broadcasts as their games do not pull the viewership numbers needed for advertising. Sometimes the appearance is a disaster, an embarrassment on the schedule that counts for multiple losses in the style points […]

The Detroit Lions have been NFL bottom feeders for so long that the reality of actually playing a home playoff game is shocking to their fan base. Much of the credit goes to head coach Dan Campbell for instilling an attitude in this team that has allowed them to climb out of the doldrums and […]

The NBA trade deadline is less than a month away. The Philadelphia 76ers are one of the presumptive buyers at the February 8 deadline. But of the pieces they may buy, a third star around Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey seems unlikely. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski said in a Q&A on Threads that the 76ers are […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard Ben Simmons spoke to the media following Wednesday’s practice in Paris for the first time in two weeks. Simmons has been sidelined for over two months due to a nerve impingement in his back. “It’s good. I’m getting there,” he said of the injury. “Just progressing every day, so I’ll be […]

Joe Flacco is leading an AFC North team on a playoff run, Tyreek Hill is back in Kansas City, Matt Stafford is returning to Detroit, and the Dallas Cowboys Super Wild Card battle against the Green Bay Packers will feature Mike McCarthy on the sideline. Time is a flat circle in the NFL. The next […]

The Dallas Mavericks lost 120-103 to the Memphis Grizzlies Tuesday. The defeat followed an impressive victory over the Western Conference-leading Minnesota Timberwolves for Dallas. So how can the Mavs rebound following Tuesday’s forgettable affair? Kyrie Irving has the answer: “One thing you will recognize in this league is that a lot of us have short-term […]

Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers took advantage of a downsized Toronto Raptors — and fourth-quarter free throw trips — to eke out a 132-131 win at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday night. The Lakers (19-19) are back to .500 after their second straight nail-biting win. With center Jakob Poeltl nursing an ankle sprain, the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are taking on the Atlanta Hawks after three days off. The Sixers will look to get back in the win column after suffering a pair of brutal losses. They will be shorthanded, though, as they head to State Farm Arena. Is Joel Embiid playing tonight vs. the Hawks? Is 76ers’ Joel Embiid […]

The Tennessee Titans announced Tuesday that they’re moving on from Mike Vrabel. Now, it’s time for the New England Patriots to do the same thing with Bill Belichick. Through the first two days of their offseason, the Patriots have yet to determine Belichick’s fate. The head coach took a defiant approach when he spoke with […]

After a thrilling overtime victory against the Atlanta Hawks, the Orlando Magic’s aspirations of closing out their two-game homestand on a high note were dashed by a 113-92 blowout loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night. The Magic, facing the top team in the Western Conference, encountered significant challenges, exacerbated by the absence of […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves continued their short road trip on Tuesday with a battle against the Orlando Magic. Minnesota made it clear from the jump that they would not be denied in Orlando. Jumping out to an early lead, the visitors showed off all their might against a good Magic team. The Timberwolves took a 33-16 […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have gotten healthy over the last few weeks and look like a legitimate championship contender as the Toronto Raptors come to town. With Kawhi Leonard back, but also dealing with a recent late benching, fans have been a bit uncertain about his status. The Clippers’ released their injury report ahead of […]

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant is a significant piece for the Suns. And not just because he’s a superstar. Durant is the only member of the Suns’ big three — and one of just two players, including Damion Lee — to win an NBA championship. Durant, the Suns and the other two members of the […]

As the Miami Heat prepare for the Oklahoma City Thunder Wednesday in the second game of their home stand, they will have to play without starting point-guard Kyle Lowry. He suffered a left hand sprain in Monday’s win to the Houston Rockets according to the team’s X (formerly known as Twitter) account where he suffered […]

Draymond Green spoke publicly on Tuesday for the first time since being reinstated by the NBA from his indefinite suspension. The Golden State Warriors star ultimately was banned for 12 games after striking Phoenix Suns big man Jusuf Nurkic in the face on December 12th, the latest example in an increasingly long line of unsportsmanlike […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — The Philadelphia 76ers are bound to undergo another roster shake-up during the 2023-24 season. After trading away James Harden for a return that sets them up with more assets and flexibility, the Sixers are ready to make a splash. Given Daryl Morey’s track record of midseason deals and how close Joel Embiid […]

The Boston Celtics felt robbed after their controversial 133-131 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Monday night. And according to the NBA itself, they may be justified in their anger. What happened in Celtics-Pacers game? With just 3.2 seconds remaining and the score knotted, Celtics star Jaylen Brown attempted a game-winning jumper. Pacers sharp-shooter Buddy […]

Phoenix Suns have three of the best pure scorers with Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal. The Suns looked like an incomplete team with those three in their 138-111 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, who themselves have James Harden and Russell Westbrook — who have each won MVP — former NBA Finals MVP […]