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Phoenix Suns will sign Isaiah Thomas to a 10-day contract Wednesday, coach Frank Vogel announced Tuesday. Thomas is expected to add to the Suns’ depth at point guard, where they have no player true to the spot. Suns coach Frank Vogel and guard Bradley Beal each added their perspective about Thomas, who they came across […]

The San Antonio Spurs played well enough to beat the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night. But a problem that’s plagued them for the entire season didn’t excuse itself in the 113-107 Mavs victory. Two questions into the post-game press conference, head coach Gregg Popovich junped right into the constant issue. “Look, you guys got stat […]

As the 2024 NBA playoffs approach, the Minnesota Timberwolves find themselves in a much better situation compared to a year ago. Leading into last season’s playoffs, the Wolves were clawing, crawling and even punching to get into the playoffs. Battling their way in through the play-in, Minnesota was destined for failure in a first -ound […]

Phoenix Suns guard Isaiah Thomas will be with the team for its Wednesday night game against the Philadelphia 76ers, coach Frank Vogel said following Tuesday’s practice. Thomas, who is 35, was reported by Shams Charania to have inked a 10-day deal with the Suns prior to their final three games of a road trip last […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves faced an uphill climb on Tuesday night. Hosting the reigning champion Denver Nuggets and Nikola Jokic is a test by itself, but doing so on the second night of a back-to-back with travel is even more challenging. Add in the fact that Minnesota was once again without Karl-Anthony Towns, Rudy Gobert and […]

On Tuesday night, the Orlando Magic not only extended their winning streak to four games, but also secured their place in the NBA play-in tournament with a comprehensive 112-92 victory over the Charlotte Hornets. The win marked their return to the postseason for the first time since 2020, showcasing a resurgent team led by an […]

The New York Jets struck again in NFL free agency Tuesday, agreeing with wide receiver Mike Williams on a one-year contract that could max out at $15 million. And that loud scream you heard coming from California is from Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who must be thrilled with this move. A new team and a […]

There has been little reason for excitement surrounding the Brooklyn Nets of late. There would be virtually none if not for Cam Thomas. After returning from an ankle injury, the third-year guard has been the Nets’ lone bright spot during a 1-4 stretch over their last five games. Thomas has scored 20-plus points in each […]

The Orlando Magic’s Jalen Suggs has made an undeniable case for First Team All-Defense this season, showcasing a level of defensive skill that has caught the attention of fans, analysts and colleagues alike. Magic coach Jamahl Mosley has strongly advocated for Suggs’ consideration for the prestigious accolade, emphasizing the guard’s impressive performance on both ends […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone has established himself as one of the most highly respected coaches in the NBA. Malone has also helped build the Nuggets, who won the title last season and are favorites to repeat in 2023-24, into a yearly championship contender. During his time in the NBA, he’s earned a large […]

New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson has proven his doubters wrong, some of whom are in the media. He accomplished much of that last season. But if there was any remaining doubt, he’s double downed this season. And after Brunson led the OG Anuonoby-less Knicks to a victory over the Golden State Warriors on Monday, […]

The Boston Celtics have already clinched a playoff spot and are preparing for the 2024 postseason, but it’s never too early to start thinking about the 2024 NBA Draft. And with March Madness nearly here, now is the perfect time for the C’s to pay extra close attention to the upcoming draft class. At the […]

The Golden State Warriors are in trouble. This is a sentence you never thought you would hear as long as Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Klay Thompson were the featured names leading this organization. Since the 2014-15 season, the Warriors have been known to be the NBA’s latest dynasty, winning four championships and reaching the […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has high expectations, and it’s no secret. From NBA pundits saying he needs a ring to be a true MVP to Celtics fans hoping he’ll be the next face of the league, a lot is asked of him. Future Hall of Famer and rival Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James […]

With every week, the San Antonio Spurs’ generational talent Victor Wembanyama seems to match that description. As staggeringly impressive as he’s been in his first consistent taste of American basketball, the numbers he’s put up back up the eye test. Whether becoming the first rookie in decades to score at least 30 points and grab […]

PHILADELPHIA — Kyle Lowry exacted his revenge against the Miami Heat by playing a big role in the Philadelphia 76ers’ win over them. He scored 16 points on 6-12 shooting, tallied four rebounds, two steals and an assist and made a plethora of plays that helped Philly notch a crucial victory. The Heat traded Lowry […]

No Donovan Mitchell? No problem thanks to Cleveland Cavaliers swingman Caris LeVert in Cleveland’s recent 108-103 win over the Indiana Pacers. LeVert, typically the Cavs supercharged sixth man, was forced to step into the starting lineup against the Pacers. In 38 minutes, LeVert scored a game-high-matching 23 points with 11 assists and eight rebounds. This […]

Whenever an NBA player signs a 10-day contract, the pressure is on to make a lasting first impression. Doing that makes it easier to convince the team you’re auditioning for to keep you long-term. Well, for newly-signed Cleveland Cavaliers forward Marcus Morris Sr., who met his new team for the first time the morning before […]

The Dallas Mavericks are playing a quality brand of basketball right now, most recently leaving the Denver Nuggets stunned following Kyrie Irving’s game-winner. Dallas’ 107-105 victory over Denver on Sunday has them now sitting in seventh place in the Western Conference. However, what would be the Mavs’ dream seeding scenario for the 2024 NBA Playoffs? […]

The Minnesota Vikings’ move to gain a second first-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft is a strong indication that they’re looking to move up from the 11th overall pick, and the New England Patriots are a strong trade partner. The Patriots, who hold the No. 3 overall pick, might hold the last golden ticket […]

D’Angelo Russell matched Nick Van Exel’s single-season franchise 3-point shooting record in the Los Angeles Lakers’ breezy 136-105 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday at Crypto.com Arena. With Anthony Davis available, the Lakers bounced back from their bizarre loss to the Golden State Warriors — and hopped back over them in the playoff race. […]

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis said doctors are still “figuring things out” in regard to his left corneal abrasion, but he expects his eye to be “fine”. Following the Lakers’ 136-105 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday, AD detailed the eye contusion that forced him to leave Saturday’s loss to the Golden State […]

The Detroit Pistons limped into their Monday night road matchup against the Boston Celtics courtesy of a number of critical injuries. Their health concern snowballed during the 119-94 blowout as forward Isaiah Stewart strained his hamstring in the third quarter. Stewart started favoring his leg after grabbing a rebound, which caused him to miss the […]

SAN FRANCISCO — The Golden State Warriors were out-hustled, out-muscled and out-classed from the opening tip by the shorthanded New York Knicks on Monday, falling 119-112 at Chase Center. New York scored the game’s first eight points and led 15-4 five minutes into the first quarter, setting the tone for a disappointing effort from the […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves continue to take on uphill battles in the final quarter of the regular season. Taking on the Utah Jazz for the second game in a row, Minnesota was once again without star big men Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert. With KAT recovering from his recent surgery on his left meniscus tear and […]

The three-point shot revolutionized the NBA, and it’s been the Boston Celtics’ favorite weapon throughout the 2023-24 season. In fact, the C’s became the first team in league history to make 20 or more 3-pointers in four consecutive games following their 119-94 win over the Detroit Pistons on Monday night, per Forbes NBA reporter Shane […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in South Korea for a two-game series against the San Diego Padres. Ahead of the big week, new Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani and New Balance dropped a multitude of announcements. On Monday night, March 18th, Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani and New Balance revealed the new, signature logo of the two-time […]

On Friday, an arena record 16,223 people filled the Moody Center. Two nights later, the crowd was so loud that a couple of long time Austin columnists in attendance said they hadn’t heard the two-year-old venue louder. Despite that great support in Austin, Texas for the San Antonio Spurs, coach Gregg Popovich hopes the “I-35” […]

Already thin behind Anthony Davis, the Los Angeles Lakers are expected to be without backup center Christian Wood (left knee surgery) for several more weeks. News of Wood’s “arthroscopic procedure” was reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Dave McMenamin as the Lakers tipped off at Crypto.com Arena against the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night. In […]

Finally, after nearly five months into the NBA season, Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green has arrived. After what seemed like a forgotten individual season for the former second overall pick who was expected to take a significant leap in his third year, Green’s turned a promising corner, winning his first career Western Conference Player of […]

SAN FRANCISCO — As the Golden State Warriors vie to move up the Western Conference standings during the stretch run of the regular season, they’ll be relying on a long-awaited yet fully ingrained identity to better their chances of advancing past the play-in tournament or, ideally, avoiding it altogether. Just because the Dubs have fully […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (38-30) faced the Miami Heat (37-31) in a game that was pivotal for playoff seeding. With Joel Embiid and Jimmy Butler out for the third time for this matchup this season, the Sixers played some of their best Embiid-less basketball and held on to win, 98-91. Let’s break down the latest Sixers-Heat […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have tended to play down to the competition at times this season, and it’s led to some heartbreaking losses. They also play better on the road, going by their record outside of the Smoothie King Center. One of the team’s All-Stars even prefers road dates over a string of home games, […]

The end of the NBA regular season is less than a month away and the final stretch is a big one for the Chicago Bulls as they are pushing for a playoff spot. The Bulls did a good job earlier in the season of climbing up the standings into postseason position, but they have been […]

The Chicago Bulls saw their young star Coby White go down with what looked like a concerning injury last week in a win against the Indiana Pacers. The Bulls have been dealing with a lot of injuries this season, and if they lost White for good, it would’ve been detrimental to their season. Luckily for […]

This season’s race for the NBA MVP award is perhaps the closest it has been over the last several years. Whether it was Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokic, or Joel Embiid the last couple of seasons, it always seemed like the MVP award was already determined heading into the final month of the regular season. Between […]

The New Orleans Pelicans can attack opponents in a variety of ways. Building a wall in the paint only works so well against an elite passer like Zion Williamson. Brandon Ingram can pick anyone apart from the midrange areas. CJ McCollum’s near career-high in three-point volume has led to one of his most efficient seasons […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have not been this healthy, and in this as good of a position down the stretch, since the moment before Demarcus Cousins shot that fateful free throw. Sure, Willie Green’s rotations have been missing a few key contributors. However, it sounds like Herb Jones, Larry Nance Jr., and even Dyson Daniels […]

Is Ben Simmons’ NBA career over? It’s a legitimate question to ask after the Brooklyn Nets shut him down for the second straight season due to a back injury. Following the 2023-24 campaign, the former No. 1 pick will have appeared in 57 of 254 possible games over the last three seasons. When on the […]