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After securing their second win of the year Wednesday nightover the New York Knicks, the Cleveland Cavaliers might have picked up another win without touching the court. Heading into their first NBA In-Season Tournament game against the Indiana Pacers on Friday, the Cavs may have two new members in their rotation. Jarrett Allen, who has […]

HOUSTON — It took a few tries, but Ime Udoka’s Houston Rockets clinched their first win of the young season on Wednesday night. All starters scored at least 17 points, leading to a solid 128-119 victory over the Charlotte Hornets. The win was a positive step for the revamped Rockets, though it came with the […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are five games into the 2023-24 season, and while it’s too soon to make definitive declarations about this team, there have been some interesting developments through the first 10 days of the season. Here are four observations from the Blazers’ season so far: Scoot Henderson’s slow start Blazers rookie point guard […]

Another NFL trade deadline has come and gone without the Dallas Cowboys’ front office making the big splash a lot of fans were looking for. The Cowboys swung two big trades this offseason for Stephon Gilmore and Brandin Cooks, but injuries and unforeseen weaknesses that damaged Dallas’ roster through the first half of the season […]

PHILADELPHIA — Although Paul Reed was only teammates with James Harden and P.J. Tucker for just over a season and a half and just over a season respectively on the Philadelphia 76ers, he learned crucial lessons from bot of them. Harden’s steadfast desire to be traded to the Los Angeles Clippers created lots of tension […]

The Los Angeles Clippers completed the James Harden and PJ Tucker trade on Wednesday, adding the 10-time NBA All-Star to a roster that already features Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and Russell Westbrook. The Clippers played their second game after the trade was completed, but fell short to the Lakers in overtime, 130-125. Russell Westbrook finished […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — November 9, 2014, was not a momentous day for the Philadelphia 76ers. They dropped their 11th straight game to open the season, losing 101-90 to the Boston Celtics. It was, however, a big day for Robert Covington. That game was the first time he made a triple for the Sixers. With 9:37 […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves jumped all over the Denver Nuggets early on Wednesday night and never let up. The Wolves led wire-to-wire for the first time this season in a monumental 110-89 win against the team that knocked them out of the playoffs last season. Wolves dominate Nuggets defensively The Timberwolves have put together a monstrous […]

Klay Thompson rescued the Golden State Warriors from a frustrating loss to the short-handed Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night, his go-ahead jumper with .2 seconds left sending the Dubs to a 102-101 victory. Steve Kerr warned the Warriors before tipoff they were facing an “ultimate trap game,” stopping in at Chase Center between long road […]

Armoni Brooks was in Westbury, Long Island Tuesday morning for the first day of G-League training camp. Fast forward to Wednesday night, and the shooting guard was the Brooklyn Nets’ MVP during a thrilling come-from-behind victory over the defending Eastern Conference Champion Miami Heat. With the Nets down Spencer Dinwiddie, Cam Johnson, Nic Claxton and […]

The Miami Heat have fallen to 1-4 to start the season after a disappointing loss to the Brooklyn Nets at the Kaseya Center, 109-105. After the game, Jimmy Butler, Erik Spoelstra, and Tyler Herro spoke to the media as they reacted to the heartbreaking defeat. There’s been chatter with fans and NBA watchers about Butler […]

The Houston Rockets earned their first win of the season at the price of handing Steve Clifford and the Charlotte Hornets their first road defeat, 128-119. This is just one of those games that Charlotte just needs to toss out as soon as possible, though. Watch whatever film you need to take from it of […]

The Miami Heat lost in heart-breaking fashion to the Brooklyn Nets, 109-105, as they drop their fourth straight game after a tough road stand the week before. This game was supposed to get the team back on track after spending the last three games on the road as the Nets were depleted of key players, […]

In less than 24 hours, Evan Mobley went from Clark Kent to Superman. In the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 95-89 win over the New York Knicks on Wednesday, Mobley bounced back spectacularly after shrinking in game one of this back-to-back miniseries between Cleveland and New York. In the first leg, Mobley finished the evening with six points, […]

One week into the season, the Los Angeles Lakers’ bolstered depth is already being put to the test. Before Wednesday’s matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers, Darvin Ham provided status updates on two rotation pieces: Rui Hachimura and Gabe Vincent. Hachimura suffered a left eye contusion during Sunday’s loss to the Sacramento Kings. He was […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ halfcourt offense was the central question mark surrounding the new-look team entering 2023-24. The majority of offensive concerns stemmed from spacing issues with Ben Simmons and Nic Claxton, two non-shooters, sharing the floor in Brooklyn’s starting five. However, Claxton went down with an ankle injury during Brooklyn’s season opener. In the two […]

The Miami Heat have a chance to put a stop to their three-game losing streak as they’re back home to take on the Brookyln Nets. Head coach Erik Spoelstra spoke before the game about the injuries to players such as star Jimmy Butler, facing the Nets, and how to get out of the slump they’re […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — When Daryl Morey first traded for James Harden as the general manager of the Houston Rockets, he didn’t end up having to trade him away. He stepped down from his role before the new regime eventually offloaded Harden. Trading for him again as the president of basketball operations of the Philadelphia 76ers […]

The NFL trade deadline has come and gone with Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots deciding to not make a move. The Patriots’ decision to stand pat isn’t necessarily unexpected, but it’s certainly a bit of a head-scratcher considering the things they could’ve and should’ve done. Josh Uche, Kyle Dugger and Michael Onwenu were […]

The Houston Rockets have been struggling with their bench unit’s screen and roll spacing this season. Addressing this pressing need, Houston Rockets center and potential stretch big, Jock Landale, is available Wednesday against the Charlotte Hornets. After participating in a practice session on Tuesday, Landale is set to contribute off the bench. This update comes […]

With their offensive line in shambles, Duane Brown could be riding to the New York Jets rescue. The veteran offensive tackle will return to practice this week and begin the 21-day window before he must be activated off IR. Brown started the first two games at left tackle before landing on IR with a hip […]

Mark Davis has one of the most challenging jobs in football. The son of the legendary Al Davis is in charge of stewarding the Raiders franchise and bringing it back to the top of the pro football mountain. Al Davis understood the nuances and machinations of professional football better than any other owner for a […]

To be able to move around like he does and score from anywhere on the floor is what makes Victor Wembanyama such an intriguing talent. A player unlike any other we have seen in NBA history, Wembanyama has already begun to change the San Antonio Spurs, one of the league’s most historic franchises that has […]

The New York Jets held on to disgruntled veterans Carl Lawson and Dalvin Cook ahead of the NFL trade deadline Tuesday. So now what? Each player is unhappy with a reduced role with the Jets. And each appeared open to being traded last week. Now, coach Robert Saleh must make it work with Lawson and […]

UFC heavyweight Derrick Lewis was arrested on Wednesday, October 25, for reckless driving, just ten days before his UFC Fight Night main event against Jailton Almeida in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Derrick Lewis was allegedly going 136 mph in a 50 mph zone in a red Lamborghini and was arrested Via ABC 13 Houston pic.twitter.com/OIbPQ30xVF — […]

The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night thanks in large part to Russell Westbrook and Paul George’s big third quarter. All eyes, however, were on James Harden and PJ Tucker, who arrived after a trade with the Philadelphia 76ers. The former guard and forward arrived on a flight from Philly Tuesday […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are set to face LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday night. The Clippers got superstar forward Kawhi Leonard back for training camp after he missed the end of the 2023 NBA Playoffs with a torn right meniscus, but as the 2023-24 season is set to […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are set to face LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday night. After months of anticipation and trade discussions, the Clippers agreed on a trade sending James Harden back home to Los Angeles. With Harden and P.J. Tucker working their way towards the roster, it begs […]

Jaden Springer is starting to make his way into the Philadelphia 76ers’ plans. The third-year guard’s future with the team, at least through next season, is secure as he looks to develop his game. The Sixers have exercised the fourth-year option on Springer’s rookie deal, which takes effect in the 2024-25 season and will cost […]

Heading into their Halloween matchup against the New York Knicks, the Cleveland Cavaliers had revenge on their mind. The Knicks punked the Cavs in the playoffs last year, ending a stellar season on a sour note. Throughout the series, Cleveland was undermanned and only had five viable players to match New York’s overwhelming depth. It […]

The Brooklyn Nets filled their final open roster spot Tuesday, signing guard Keon Johnson to a two-way contract, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Johnson joins Armoni Brooks and 2023 second-round pick Jalen Wilson as Brooklyn’s two-way players. The 6-foot-4 shooting guard was the 21st pick in the 2021 draft out of Tennessee. He appeared in […]

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac won’t be taking the court for the team’s matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night. Earlier on the day, Orlando officially listed him as out, citing rest for the back-to-back contest. In addition to Isaac, Kevon Harris and Trevelin Queen are also marked as out for the Lakers […]

HOUSTON – Starting the season 0-3 was the least of the Houston Rockets expectations. One of the main reasons why the team hasn’t scratched out a win is due to their bench. Trading away Kevin Porter Jr. due to his domestic assault case, coupled with Tari Eason’s injury, has significantly impacted the second unit, which […]

The injury bug didn’t take long to hit the Brooklyn Nets in 2023-24. Already down Nic Claxton and Cam Johnson, the Nets lost two more rotation players during Monday’s win over the Charlotte Hornets, with Spencer Dinwiddie (left ankle sprain) and Dennis Smith Jr. (left hip contusion) exiting midway through the game. Johnson and Claxton […]

Desperate for help on their injury-ravaged offensive line, the New York Jets failed to make a trade before the NFL deadline Tuesday. But they did sign veteran free agent Rodger Saffold to their practice squad. The 35-year-old is a two-time Pro Bowl guard who hasn’t played this season. He started 16 games for the Buffalo […]

Following the Orlando Magic’s narrow 106-103 defeat to the Los Angeles Lakers, teammates Gary Harris and Markelle Fultz addressed Paolo Banchero’s early-season challenges. Banchero, who has been a focal point for the Magic’s offense, has struggled in the early part of the season. Through the first three games, Banchero averaged 11.7 points and 5.7 rebounds, […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — The Philadelphia 76ers shook up their roster in a big way by trading James Harden to the Los Angeles Clippers. Nick Nurse has done what he can to get the Sixers to play well without Harden. Now, he will have to incorporate new players and fill another gap in the starting lineup. […]

James Harden’s resume speaks for itself. A 10-time All-Star, member of the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team and the 2017-18 Most Valuable Player, Harden will go down as one of the greatest players of his generation. Amid a constant string of trade requests and the unwillingness to commit to one franchise,  Harden’s image has taken a […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — James Harden’s days with the Philadelphia 76ers are over. He’s headed to the Los Angeles Clippers after they finally found a trade package that the Sixers were willing to take. Harden may be happy that he’s gone from the Sixers but Tyrese Maxey is not as enthused. While Maxey may be thriving […]