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Bill Belichick gave Kayshon Boutte a strong vote of confidence as the rookie wide receiver appears likely to be back on the field for the New England Patriots on Sunday. Ahead of Sunday’s game against the Washington Commanders, Belichick said that Boutte’s had a strong week on the practice field after Kendrick Bourne and Devante […]

Early returns have skewed largely positive for the Los Angeles Lakers. Emphasis on large. On the negative side, they were manhandled by the Denver Nuggets, suffered a disappointing loss to the Sacramento Kings, and eked out wins over the shorthanded Phoenix Suns and Orlando Magic. Their hot shooting hasn’t carried over from the preseason. Transition defense […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — As they looked to find a trade to send James Harden to the Los Angeles Clippers, the Philadelphia 76ers prioritized flexibility and draft picks. But they also received four players that can help them this season and come off the books this summer. How do Marcus Morris Sr., Robert Covington, Nicolas Batum […]

The NBA kicks off its inaugural In-Season Tournament on Friday, with all 30 teams competing for cash prizes. The Brooklyn Nets enter within the Eastern Conference’s Group C alongside the Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls, Orlando Magic and Toronto Raptors. With that, we detail Brooklyn’s tournament schedule and offer bold predictions ahead of the team’s first […]

The Brooklyn Nets are receiving reinforcements for their first in-season tournament game in franchise history. After missing Wednesday’s win over the Miami Heat, Spencer Dinwiddie and Dennis Smith Jr. will return for Friday’s road matchup with the Chicago Bulls. Dinwiddie exited midway through Brooklyn’s win over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday. Smith Jr. was able […]

Even with a shorter rotation following the James Harden trade, the Philadelphia 76ers pulled out a very solid win over the Toronto Raptors. They didn’t back down but the Sixers cut off their comeback efforts to cruise to a double-digit victory. Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey were merely good, not great, in this one but […]

San Antonio sat in collective disbelief. Efforts aimed at processing what they had just seen in Phoenix actually matched their joy. Because of a national television broadcast, many around the country watched in awe as well. The heralded big man and unanimous top overall pick in the most recent NBA Draft had just put the […]

For the first time ever, the 2023-24 NBA schedule will feature the inaugural in-season tournament, an event that begins on Friday with the start of group play. All 30 teams in the league will be participating in the very first NBA In-Season Tournament, and they have been broken down into six groups of five teams, […]

The Golden State Warriors are playing for a much bigger prize this season than the NBA Cup. Steph Curry, Draymond Green and Klay Thompson are vying for a near-unprecedented fifth championship in 10 years, while fellow future Hall-of-Famer and key summer addition Chris Paul is still hoping to raise the Larry O’Brien Trophy for the […]

If the Washington Commanders are actually interested in making Bill Belichick their next head coach, the New England Patriots should not only listen to their inquiry, but they should also try to facilitate a trade to make it happen. In case you’re wondering why that’s even a sentence to begin with, there’s apparently chatter in […]

Gabe Vincent will miss at least two weeks due to a left knee effusion, the Los Angeles Lakers announced on Thursday. He’ll be re-evaluated after that timeframe. Vincent missed the Lakers’ win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday with “knee soreness”. Beforehand, Darvin Ham said the team was still in the process of assessing […]

The term “Big 3” isn’t thrown around San Antonio lightly. In fact, using it in a local basketball context is blasphemous. That said, what Keldon Johnson, Victor Wembanyama and Devin Vassell showed during Tuesday’s stunning victory over the Phoenix Suns both served as a marker and a preview of what the 2023-24 San Antonio Spurs […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers have not missed James Harden’s presence on the court yet to start the 2023-24 season. Joel Embiid continues to be a two-way force, Tyrese Maxey has blossomed with a greater opportunity and the Sixers have ripped off three straight wins, the latest being a home victory over the Toronto Raptors. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (3-1) faced the Toronto Raptors (2-4) after a long break from action. Something significant happened since they last played, in case you haven’t heard. In their first game since this past Sunday, the Sixers beat a team that they will be linked to in trade rumors for the next few months. Final […]

PLAYA VISTA – The Los Angeles Clippers officially introduced former Sixers guard James Harden on Thursday afternoon. Their practice facility’s media room was more crowded than its possibly ever been, with everyone seeking answers on what went wrong with the Philadelphia 76ers as well as how things will work with Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and […]

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 […]