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MIAMI – After the Miami Heat beat the Indiana Pacers on Friday night, marking their second straight impressive win on their home floor, the team went through a concerning moment involving one of their young stars. On top of Andrew Wiggins’ issue, Heat’s second-year player Jaime Jaquez suffered a nasty-looking ankle injury that ended up […]

A 130-128 San Antonio Spurs victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in the final seconds provided a positive end to the “Rodeo Road Trip.” The silver and black’s last home game before their annual excursion through the country took place on Feb. 1 vs. the Miami Heat. Between then and De’Aaron Fox’s game winner vs. the […]

Navigating the late-season ups and downs of an NBA’s 82-game slog, the excitement of NCAA March Madness, and high school elimination games reveal a lot about a team, collectively and individually. For Taylor Jenkins, the calendar flip is a reminder of the intensity and unpredictability that define basketball at its finest. The convergence of high […]

De’Aaron Fox is no stranger to big shots, but he is still somewhat of a stranger to the San Antonio Spurs. The NBA’s inaugural winner of the Clutch Player of the Year Award, though, had the ball in his hands in the waning seconds of a tie game vs. the Memphis Grizzlies for the first […]

PHILADELPHIA — Tyrese Maxey is gritting through a right finger sprain as the Philadelphia 76ers try to keep their season afloat. At this point, though, letting Maxey rest is the best way to go. Maxey worked on shooting with just three fingers so that he could keep playing and help the Sixers stay competitive. In […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are re-examining priorities amid a fitful start to the NBA regular season’s post-All-Star break stretch run. Jaren Jackson Jr. has been the roster’s most consistent, reliable, productive player. While the Grizzlies are not worried about Ja Morant’s body language, the franchise is feeling the pressure to keep the All-Star’s athletically lithe frame […]

Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole went viral for claiming he’s All-Star-caliber on Jan. 24, as fans couldn’t believe a player on the league’s worst team said that. Of course, the former NBA champion wasn’t selected, which he clarified on Friday that he has no issue with, via Locked On Wizards’ Brandon Scott. “Naw, I wouldn’t […]

The Detroit Pistons returned to the winning column after taking down the Brooklyn Nets 115-94. Their historic winning streak stopped at eight after coming up short against the Denver Nuggets on Friday. Detroit returned to action in a back-to-back by dominating the final game of their four-game homestand. The breakthrough dominance by center Jalen Duren […]

PHILADELPHIA — Quentin Grimes did nearly everything in his power to earn his first win as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers. In their 126-119 victory over the Golden State Warriors, he led all players in scoring and got his team into the win column. Grimes dropped 44 points on 18-24 shooting from the field, […]

DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks forward PJ Washington exited Saturday night’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks early with right ankle soreness, the Mavs announced. The team made the announcement in the third quarter. It is worth noting that Washington entered the day listed as questionable before ultimately being made available for the game. After Washington was […]

The Dallas Mavericks are reportedly expected to land former Los Angeles Clippers center Kai Jones, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes. “2021 first-round pick Kai Jones intends to sign a two-way contract with the Dallas Mavericks upon clearing waivers, league sources tell me,” Haynes wrote on X, formerly Twitter. The Clippers waived Jones on Saturday. […]

The NBA is a brutal league, just ask Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant. He has been through the wringer through this season alone. Most notably, Durant was involved in a Suns trade rumor without his knowledge. While he’s remained adamant on staying with Phoenix, that’s only a microcosm of what has happened. Only 24 hours […]

As the Golden State Warriors prepared to take on the Philadelphia 76ers in a Saturday night showdown, Stephen Curry’s warm-up drew a big crowd. Among the many observers was Sixers rookie Jared McCain, who wouldn’t have missed this chance to watch and learn from a legend for anything. Curry’s warm-up routine has been appointment viewing […]

DALLAS — It goes without saying, but the Dallas Mavericks’ biggest move ahead of the NBA trade deadline was dealing Luka Doncic away for Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a first round pick. Dallas also made a trade with the Philadelphia 76ers, acquiring Caleb Martin as part of the deal. He has yet to play […]

Kevin Durant is a big Bol Bol fan. The Phoenix Suns center has taken his team and the basketball world by storm over the past two weeks. Ever since head coach Mike Budneholzer inserted him into the starting lineup, the Suns have reaped the rewards. Funny enough, the Suns head coach talked about Bol finding […]

Looking at the last 15 games, the Los Angeles Lakers have held the NBA’s second-best defensive rating behind only the Cleveland Cavaliers, as per the league’s official website. The Lakers have gone 12-3 during the stretch, with LeBron James being a driving catalyst behind the team’s defense. The Lakers’ 106-102 win over the Los Angeles […]

The New York Knicks are now as complete a team as they can be. New York’s Mitchell Robinson returned from an injury against the Memphis Grizzlies, helping to secure the victory. And while the major narrative around the Knicks is that they can’t beat the elite teams in the NBA, they are now 4-0 against […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are at a crossroads following a gut-wrenching 114-113 road loss to the New York Knicks, a defeat sealed by OG Anunoby’s buzzer-beating three-pointer off a Jalen Brunson assist. The post-NBA All-Star break stretch has been a mixed bag for Desmond Bane, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Ja Morant’s Grizzlies (38-21), who sit at […]

In a heartbreaking turn of events, Taylor Jenkins found himself shouldering the blame after a last-second Memphis Grizzlies loss to the visiting New York Knicks. Despite a valiant effort from Ja Morant, Jalen Brunson now holds the season’s bragging rights having swept both meetings. The Big Apple got to see a blowout (143-106) but the […]

Washington Wizards rookie Kyshawn George’s growth exemplifies why this has been a successful season for the organization despite its 10-48 record. The Miami alum’s improvement is directly tied to Jordan Poole’s guidance, which has been a revelation for the team. George revealed a recent reminder that the former NBA champion gave him. Kyshawn George shares […]

The Brooklyn Nets will be severely shorthanded on Friday against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesar’s Arena. Cam Thomas and Trendon Watford were ruled out for the match on the second night of a back-to-back due to left hamstring injury management. The Nets are already without D’Angelo Russell and Noah Clowney, who are recovering from […]

The Charlotte Hornets will host the Washington Wizards on Saturday at Spectrum Center. LaMelo Ball is questionable on the team’s injury report due to right ankle soreness. Here’s everything we know about Ball’s injury and playing status vs. the Wizards. *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (Get Access | Save $30)* LaMelo Ball injury status […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas returned on Friday following a two-month absence due to a hamstring injury. The fourth-year guard played 21 minutes during a 121-102 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, posting 16 points on 7-of-17 shooting with one assist and three turnovers. “Decent first game back,” Thomas said. “Obviously, missed some shots I […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been seeing a lot of progress from their young players this season, and one of those players is Onyeka Okongwu, who has made his way into the starting lineup. Okongwu has always shown his versatility on both sides of the ball, but it’s been in the bright lights with more minutes […]

The Atlanta Hawks ran into one of the best teams in the league on Friday night in the Oklahoma City Thunder, and they were shown what it takes to be elite. Despite the greatness of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and his MVP season, the Thunder as a team know how to move the ball, create turnovers, and […]

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat thrillingly beat the Indiana Pacers on Friday night, 125-120, it marks the team’s second straight victory at home after a touch stretch after the All-Star break. While the Heat’s belief had come back around after the win against the Atlanta Hawks Wednesday, Bam Adebayo emphasizes how another impressive performance […]

CHICAGO – The Chicago Bulls picked up a much-needed win on Friday night as they took down the Toronto Raptors at home, and it came in thrilling fashion. The Bulls trailed by as many as 16 points in the fourth quarter, but they were able to come back and force overtime thanks to a ridiculous […]

Facing the Boston Celtics, the NBA’s defending champions, in front of a hostile Boston crowd, the Cleveland Cavaliers proved they belong among the league’s elite.  The Cavs stormed back from a 22-point first-quarter deficit to stun the Celtics, 123-116, in what might be Cleveland’s most significant victory of the season. Sure, this comeback victory is […]

MIAMI – The Miami Heat’s belief in themselves has likely strengthened as the team has won two straight after beating the Indiana Pacers on Friday night, 125-120. After the Heat beat the Hawks on Wednesday, the unit was looking to build upon that impressive win as they outlasted the Pacers. Erik Spoelstra said right after […]

The Los Angeles Lakers squared off against their crosstown rivals, the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday, and while the game was still in progress, the Lakers ended up a little more short-handed than before. Lakers starting guard Austin Reaves was ruled out for the remainder of the game against the Clippers due to a calf […]

CHICAGO – The Chicago Bulls are currently in a play-in tournament spot, but if they want to keep it that way, they need to be better. The Bulls haven’t been playing well lately as they have lost seven of their last eight games, and if they can’t start getting some wins, they are going to […]

The Orlando Magic suffered their second consecutive loss Thursday night, falling 121-115 to the Golden State Warriors. Before the matchup, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr revealed that Magic forward Paolo Banchero was considered until the last moment for a spot on Team USA’s roster for the 2024 Paris Olympics. “He was right in the mix […]

Cam Thomas will return to the Brooklyn Nets’ lineup on Friday vs. the Portland Trail Blazers. After missing nearly two months with a hamstring strain, his second of the season, the fourth-year guard is taking extra measures to ensure he stays on the floor. “It felt really long. I’ve never been out this long ever. […]

Early Friday morning, there was more fuel added to the Phoenix Suns fire. One NBA rumor suggested that Mike Budenholzer had a one-on-one message for Devin Booker. Unfortunately, that message wasn’t received too well by the Suns star. It was reported that the head coach asked the shooting guard to tone down being vocal. It […]

Sherrone Moore recently finished up his first season as the head coach of the Michigan football team, and the team ended up with a lot of momentum. After starting the season 6-5, Michigan finished things off with wins over #2 Ohio State and #11 Alabama. Moore needed that strong finish as the rest of the […]

The San Antonio Spurs trade for De’Aaron Fox brought about a prediction or two of what it would mean for not only the team but perhaps for the NBA’s Western Conference playoff picture. But the anticipation of watching Fox paired with Victor Wembanyama has dissipated since the generational talent’s season came to an end. The […]

The Michigan football team continues to pick up wins over Alabama as they beat out the Crimson Tide for four-star offensive lineman Bear McWhorter. Alabama seemed to be in the lead for the 2026 prospect that is named after legendary Crimson Tide head coach Bear Bryant. Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore and his staff did […]

As the Atlanta Hawks grind out the second half of the season, they’re doing it with three new players on the team. Georges Niang, Caris LeVert, and Terance Mann have a few games under their belts as Hawks players, but the team is still trying to build chemistry with them, especially from the bench unit. […]

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat beat the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night, there were many contributions from the team, but one that stood out was newcomer Davion Mitchell, who came over in the Jimmy Butler trade. While Mitchell has been described as a jack of all trades type of player for the Heat, he […]