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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 […]

A negative intrusive thought hit Cleveland fans on Thursday because Paris is known as the City of Lights and the Cleveland Cavaliers were in town. Last season, as many know, the Cavs were punked by the New York Knicks in the first round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs. In his exit interview, Cleveland big man […]

Jalen Suggs, the Orlando Magic’s dynamic third-year guard, has not only achieved a rare feat in the franchise’s history but has also played a pivotal role in his team’s impressive performance this season. At 22 years old, Suggs has joined the ranks of Dennis Scott, Jameer Nelson, Terrence Ross, and Nick Anderson as the fifth […]

The Golden State Warriors hit rock bottom of a tumultuous, disappointing season on Wednesday night, suffering a 141-105 loss to the surging New Orleans Pelicans that marked their second straight blowout defeat at Chase Center. Even worse? The Dubs received boos from their typically adoring home crowd once again, just like they did during Sunday’s […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are perhaps the hottest team on the planet regardless of sport. They have 16 wins by double-digits in the last two months and many have not been close. Coach Willie Green’s group has run out to 20, 30, 40 and even 50-point leads over expected playoff contenders in just the past […]

Most San Antonio Spurs fans remember exactly where they were this past May 16. Following Wednesday’s victory at the Detroit Pistons, Victor Wembanyama had a chance to reflect on his NBA Draft night. “I’m glad it is how it is,” Wembanyama revealed after his team’s 130-108 win against one of the two other squads that […]

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft made it clear that the performance of the team wasn’t up to par when explaining the decision to part ways with Bill Belichick on Thursday. After holding a joint press conference with Belichick earlier Thursday, Kraft addressed reporters alone and shared what he’s seeking in the coach’s replacement. Kraft […]

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft knew something had to change after the team’s 4-13 season in 2023, leading to the team to part ways with Bill Belichick on Thursday. After holding a mutual press conference with the former Patriots coach earlier in the day, Kraft admitted in a separate press conference that the team […]

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown fills numerous roles for his talented team. He’s their rim destroyer, the longest-tenured Celtic, and a vocal leader who isn’t afraid to speak his mind. However, what doesn’t seem to be talked about enough is that Brown is the ultimate tone-setter for the C’s. While Boston’s 2023-24 roster has plenty […]

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 […]