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PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid is in the midst of another outstanding season — one full of feats rarely seen and a level of dominance few players have reached. But the Philadelphia 76ers center may have very little to show for it if he misses 11 more games. With a new rule requiring 65 games to […]

PHILADELPHIA — Tyrese Maxey’s quest to stardom is a huge driving factor in the Philadelphia 76ers’ success this season. The difficulty sliders are turned up for Maxey as the Sixers’ second star and lead guard and he has taken the challenge head-on. Even as a smaller, slimmer engine of offense, he does what he can […]

The Boston Celtics have been tested several times early in the 2023-24 season, and Tuesday night was no different. The league-leading C’s faced the red-hot Oklahoma City Thunder on the road, falling 127-123. Boston’s defeat snapped its six-game winning streak, while the Thunder have now notched five victories in a row. The Thunder’s winning ways […]

The holiday season has ended, trade season is upon us, and the 2024 NBA All-Star Game will be here before we know it. This season, the All-Star Game will be hosted by the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis, which was supposed to host all of the All-Star festivities that got canceled in 2021 as a result […]

When San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama entered Tuesday night’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies with 1:46 remaining in the fourth quarter, it wasn’t because his Hall of Fame coach, Gregg Popovich, sent him in. “I wasn’t allowed to sub in but I still did it. The coach sent me out right after,” the Spurs […]

The Golden State Warriors played one of their best games of the season when they needed it most. Coming off an ugly three-game losing streak that sparked another starting lineup change and Steve Kerr publicly and privately calling out his team’s collective “grit,” the Warriors roared back from an early deficit on Tuesday night at […]

The Brooklyn Nets entered New Orleans Tuesday amidst a downward spiral. Just when it felt like the team couldn’t fall any further, the Pelicans caved in the Nets’ floor with a 112-85 drubbing at Smoothie King Center. New Orleans jumped out to a 16-3 advantage and did not look back, leading by as many as […]

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid was back like he never left in the Philadelphia 76ers’ blowout win over the Chicago Bulls. The Sixers throttled the Bulls behind a triple-double from Embiid that started with a great playmaking display to open the game. Philly drained three after three to eventually build a lead so big that the […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have won seven of their last 10 games, but third-year head coach Willie Green does not think this team is close to its ceiling, not yet anyway. However, with 48 games remaining on the schedule, Green is not looking too far ahead either. The NBA Playoffs race has plenty of time […]

HOUSTON – Each time a new calendar year arrives, the NBA edges closer to the regular season trade deadline. Even before December ended, a trade had already occurred, sending OG Anunoby from the Toronto Raptors to the New York Knicks in exchange for RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley. This near-blockbuster trade gives us a preview […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (23-10) started off 2024 with a rematch against the Chicago Bulls (15-20). The Sixers launched themselves to a massive lead and secured the win by a final score of 110-97. Let’s break down the Sixers’ first game of 2024. Sixers player notes: Joel Embiid: 31 points, 15 rebounds, 10 assists, 2 blocks, […]

There’s still no concrete timeline for Draymond Green’s return to the Golden State Warriors. As his indefinite suspension continues into the New Year, contact between the four-time champion and his longtime team remains minimal. Steve Kerr addressed Green’s current status before Tuesday’s matchup against the Orlando Magic at Chase Center. “A little bit, yeah,” the […]

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant is out for the second straight game Wednesday versus the Los Angeles Clippers due to right hamstring soreness, the team said in a press release. Durant suffered the injury in the fourth quarter of the Suns’ 112-107 win over the Orlando Magic Sunday on New Year’s Eve, coach Frank Vogel […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Lonnie Walker IV won’t play Wednesday against the Houston Rockets, according to the New York Post’s Brian Lewis. The update comes after Walker was ruled out for Tuesday’s road matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans despite hope that he would be able to return during the back-to-back. The 24-year-old has missed Brooklyn’s […]

The Boston Celtics have one of the best rosters in the NBA, and a lot of the credit belongs to president of basketball operations Brad Stevens. The coach-turned-front office executive has constructed a talented squad around stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, leading to Boston’s league-best 26-6 record. But before the Stevens era, Danny Ainge […]

The New England Patriots, as did every other team in the NFL, had the opportunity to sign Lamar Jackson when the Baltimore Ravens star was a free agent this past offseason. As the Patriots didn’t really pursue the MVP favorite, Bill Belichick was unexpectedly candid about why the team didn’t make a push to sign […]

The New York Knicks acquiring OG Anunoby from the Toronto Raptors was the first of likely several dominoes to fall leading up to the annual NBA trade deadline. Teams like the Raptors are expected to be sellers at the deadline, while possible contenders like the Boston Celtics expect to be buyers. Meanwhile, teams in limbo, […]

The New York Knicks kicked off NBA trade season Saturday, sending RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley to the Toronto Raptors for OG Anunoby in a move that could have major implications for the Brooklyn Nets. The Knicks and Nets have been rumored landing spots if the Cleveland Cavaliers were to trade star guard Donovan Mitchell. […]

There are just over five weeks until the 2024 NBA trade deadline. As is the case every season, the notion of star players being on the move has become the center of conversations around the league in recent weeks. When league executives met at the G League Showcase in Orlando near the end of December, […]

HOUSTON, TX – Back in the win column. It’s nice to see. The Houston Rockets snapped their three-game losing streak at home with a win against the league-worst Detroit Pistons in a blowout that was amplified by an explosive 47-point third quarter. Jalen Green put up his third straight efficient performance, scoring 22 points on […]

The New Orleans Pelicans ended 2023 on a high note by avenging an embarrassing NBA In-Season Tournament loss. Larry Nance Jr. trolled LeBron James after the NBA scoring champ trotted down the tunnel before the final horn sounded. It was all fun and confetti as head coach Willie Green’s entire squad took out some frustrations […]

After spending a week on the road, the Philadelphia 76ers are back at home on Tuesday night. They ended their four-game road trip with a loss to the Chicago Bulls but will now see them again at Wells Fargo Center. As the Sixers prepare for a home stand, there is a huge question on everyone’s […]

Nearly midway into the 2023-24 NBA regular season, the Cleveland Cavaliers have been one of the Eastern Conference’s more polarizing teams. After last season’s strong, albeit disappointing campaign and a stellar offseason, the Cavs are only a few games above .500 and are struggling through a two-game losing streak. Many were hoping, Cleveland included, that […]

The New York Knicks kicked off 2024 the right way, with a 112-106 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves. This is especially important for two reasons. The Knicks were previously bad against the NBA’s best teams (which includes the Timberwolves). More importantly, it was the first game for OG Anunoby as a member of the Knicks. […]

For many, New Year’s resolutions don’t last very long–that is for those who even make them. But perhaps most folks make, or continue, resolutions without the formal tag that comes with the turn of the calendar. Consider San Antonio spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama among the latter. Asked if he has any New Year’s resolutions, the […]

Many NBA players have dreams of making it to the league long before they’re ever there. However, Boston Celtics guard Derrick White was not one of those guys, as he didn’t know how far basketball would take him. White didn’t have the traditional journey to the Association. He played at the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs […]

With an NBA best 26-6 record and having closed 2023 with six straight wins, the Boston Celtics are the envy of most teams across the league. Include the San Antonio Spurs in that group, though for the proud Silver and Black franchise, admiration may more immediately trump objective. Gregg Popovich used the terms “All-Star talent” […]

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant is ruled out of Monday’s New Year’s Day game against the Portland Trail Blazers due to right hamstring soreness. Durant’s injury was first reported by The Athletic’s Shams Charania prior to the Suns’ injury update sent to the media. Durant played 39 minutes and finished with 31 points on 12-of-21 […]

The Phoenix Suns looked like one of the best offensive teams in the NBA in the last week. Entering 2024, Phoenix is looking to fix its defense. The Suns, who are led by coach Frank Vogel, have improved on that end and will not be as talented as they are on offense, according to their […]

Ella Shelton is not only a women’s hockey Olympic gold medalist. She now will be forever known as the answer to a trivia question in her sport after scoring the historic first goal in PWHL history on New Year’s Day. The 25-year-old defenseman snapped a shot from the left circle through a screen to beat […]

Bradley Beal looked like the guy the Phoenix Suns traded for to try and win their first-ever championship in their 112-107 win over the Orlando Magic on New Year’s Eve. The Suns are 2-0 with Beal, who returned from a right ankle sprain Friday against the Charlotte Hornets, in the lineup. “It’s part of what […]

Make sure to buckle up, because NBA trade season is upon us! There is usually at least one trade made in the league every season before New Year’s Day. This year, OG Anunoby finds himself as the big name on the move. How this trade impacts the latest NBA Power Rankings is a big question […]

When you think about the MVP race in the NBA, Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic are the first two names that come to mind. Jokic won the award in 2021 and 2022, while Embiid is the reigning MVP after winning it in 2023. There’s no denying that these big men are two of the best […]

Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots made an interesting decision prior to their loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, scratching offensive tackle Trent Brown from the lineup even though he wasn’t on the injury report. Brown has dealt with injuries recently, being listed on the injury report with ankle, knee and hand ailments […]

Bailey Zappe arguably had the worst performance of his two-year career in the New England Patriots’ 27-21 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. The quarterback threw three interceptions over the Patriots’ first six drives of the game, a stretch that also included a lost fumble for New England as Zappe’s third interception was returned […]

The New England Patriots’ defense put up a performance worthy enough to upset the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, but their offense held them back again in a major way, leading David Andrews to make a blunt assessment. Speaking to reporters following New England’s 27-21 loss, the Patriots center simply explained that four turnovers by the […]

HOUSTON – Jalen Green, the 2nd overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft by the Houston Rockets, has yet to make a significant leap in his third season. Averaging 17.4 points on 40.2% efficiency and 33.2% from deep, these overall stats are not what one would expect from a top draft pick. Twenty-eight games into […]

The Portland Trail Blazers released their injury report ahead of their New Year’s Day matchup against the Phoenix Suns, and guard Shaedon Sharpe is set to rejoin the lineup: Shaedon back. https://t.co/wIMww0KvB2 — Peter Sampson (@PeterSampson) January 1, 2024 Sharpe had missed the last five games for the Blazers as he dealt with a nagging […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have wrapped up 2023 with a record of 9-22. By all accounts, they’ve managed to accomplish most of their goals for the early part of the season. The Blazers have given their young players extensive minutes, they’ve maximized their lottery odds, and they’ve remained relatively competitive in a significant number of […]