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Directly following a disappointing 106-105 loss at the Memphis Grizzlies, San Antonio Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson may have given a sneak peek as to whether Victor Wembanyama will play vs. the Los Angeles Lakers in the second game of a back-to-back as he returns from injury. On playing time restriction, Wemby saw the court […]

After eight years together, the Atlanta Hawks and Trae Young are working together to find the star guard a new home. While Young reportedly has several destinations in mind, his desired landing spots don’t appear to be in the cards. Young’s camp has suggested the Brooklyn Nets and Minnesota Timberwolves to the Hawks’ brass as […]

LOS ANGELES – When the Los Angeles Lakers added Marcus Smart and Jake LaRavia in the offseason, the prevailing thought was the former Memphis Grizzlies’ duo would bolster the team’s defense. Both players have moved into the starting lineup recently amid injuries to Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura, and they’ve brought an infusion of energy […]

With 30 points in just 21 minutes vs. the Memphis Grizzlies, Victor Wembanyama now rounds out an unlikely trio in San Antonio Spurs history. A franchise very familiar with “The Big 3” now features a threesome that includes Wemby, David Robinson, and Sandro Mamukelashvili. Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili, and Tony Parker they are not, but […]

With no Donovan Mitchell to save them, the Cleveland Cavaliers needed a heroic effort from somebody else as they trailed by nine points to the Indiana Pacers going into the fourth quarter on Tuesday. His fellow All-Star backcourt partner Darius Garland came to the rescue this time, scoring 14 points on a perfect 7-of-7 from […]

At first glance, Ja Morant and Trae Young appear to occupy similar territory in the NBA trade deadline discourse. Both are former franchise cornerstones that have seen their value complicated by on-court results and off-court considerations. Both also play for teams hovering in the middle of their respective conference races, but the similarities end there. […]

Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr.’s All-Star case continues to gain momentum ahead of this year’s festivities. Porter Jr. jumped from 10th to ninth in the second return of the All-Star fan voting results. Michael Porter Jr. moves up to 9th in the second round of All-Star fan voting. pic.twitter.com/011rCq53f0 — Erik Slater (@erikslater_) January […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers were in a back-and-forth battle with the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night, with lead changes and momentum swings picking up late in the fourth quarter. It was a great game to watch for Cavs fans and Pacers fans until FanDuel Sports Network’s feed cut to technical difficulties out of nowhere, leaving everybody […]

The NBA Trade Deadline news cycle is churning with countless whispers, but the latest rumblings surrounding Zion Williamson’s New Orleans Pelicans are grounded in an unavoidable reality. A shrinking pool of teams can even consider a deal for the former first overall pick. Almost every contender is after Herb Jones or Trey Murphy III instead, […]

The NBA trade deadline creates urgency for teams in several unique ways, and this season presents a stark contrast between two All-Stars reportedly on the block. Zion Williamson’s piecemeal New Orleans Pelicans and Trae Young’s agitated Atlanta Hawks are dealing with two drastically different trade market equations. While Young’s name has dominated trade speculation with […]

New coach, new front office, same old story for Zion Williamson’s New Orleans Pelicans heading into the NBA Trade Deadline. They are long on theoretical talent, short on wins, and recalibrating how to value fan-favorites Herb Jones and Jose Alvarado. Trey Murphy III sits at the top of the internal hierarchy now, with Joe Dumars […]

Pressure is mounting for the Golden State Warriors. There is not just pressure to try and possibly make trades to increase the franchise’s ability to contend for another championship at the end of Stephen Curry’s illustrious career, but a lot of pressure also surrounds Jonathan Kuminga’s staredown with Steve Kerr and the front office. It […]

Kevin Durant’s final 3-pointer against the Phoenix Suns came at the perfect time for the Houston Rockets. Not only did it seal a 100-97 victory over Durant’s former team, but it also delivered a message – several, in fact. Durant made one of them clear after the game. “I don’t mean to sound too dramatic, […]

Brooklyn Nets center Day’Ron Sharpe made a strong case for an expanded role during his first extended opportunity of the season. With Nic Claxton sidelined for the last two games due to personal reasons, Sharpe showcased his potential in a starting role. The fifth-year center averaged 15.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2.5 steals and […]

The Memphis Grizzlies find themselves in a precarious position as the 2026 NBA Trade Deadline looms. Tuomas Iisalo’s injury-riddled roster is clinging to the 10th spot in the Western Conference, barely holding onto the final Play-In Tournament berth with a 15-20 record. One bench-bolstering move, plus a bit of health luck around Ja Morant and […]

Cleveland Cavaliers swingman Max Strus’ left foot needs additional time to heal after the team’s latest evaluation and imaging. On Tuesday afternoon, the team provided an official update on Strus’ status, which revealed that he will not be returning as soon as initially anticipated. “The evaluation and imaging revealed positive progress, but additional time is required […]

Veteran point guard Trae Young’s days with the Atlanta Hawks are numbered, and the Washington Wizards can leverage that situation to aid their rebuild. However, they should only trade for the four-time All-Star if they don’t give up anything important in return. NBA insider Marc Stein reported on Monday that the Wizards “have emerged as […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers will face the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night in the first of two road games in a three-day span. Donovan Mitchell is listed as out on the injury report for rest, meaning he will miss just his third game for the wine and gold this season. There are two questionable starting players […]

BOSTON — On Saturday night, Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown put on a 50-point performance that fans are sure to remember, as he delivered an offensive masterclass that helped the C’s crush the Los Angeles Clippers, 146-115. On Monday night, the Celtics scrapped and clawed with a middling, injured Chicago Bulls squad en route to […]

When idols become your rivals. That could be a good sentiment for Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker and Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant. The two were teammates for two and a half seasons before Phoenix sent Durant away in a massive trade that landed them Dillon Brooks, Jalen Green, and the No. 10 pick. (Khaman […]

On Monday night, the Denver Nuggets faced an incredibly tall task. Down all five starters, they would be facing the Philadelphia 76ers, led by Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid. Nuggets head coach David Adelman had nine available players to put on the court, all of whom had fewer than 50 career NBA starts combined. That […]

For the first time in a while, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr did not go to the podium post-game, and for a good reason, according to assistant coach Terry Stotts. “I’m up here because I’m saving Steve some money,” Stotts said with a sly smile. “That’s the only reason I’m here.” Kerr was […]

Chad Iske has spent nearly two decades in the NBA’s inner sanctum. The Kansas alum has been in meeting rooms with George Karl and on courts with Carmelo Anthony, Brad Beal, John Wall, and LaMelo Ball. The Iowa native has seen Nikola Jokic grow up with the Denver Nuggets and celebrated with a Coach of […]

Trae Young’s time with the Atlanta Hawks appears to be coming to an end. After being far apart during offseason discussions regarding a potential contract extension, Young and his camp have actively been discussing the potential of trade avenues to move the four-time All-Star guard before the Feb. 5 NBA trade deadline, league sources told […]

The Detroit Pistons answered the call to the highly anticipated rematch against the New York Knicks. After falling short in last season’s first-round playoff matchup, the Pistons got a dose of vengeance with a 121-90 blowout victory. This was also the first matchup of the regular season between the top two seeds in the Eastern […]

Critics of today’s NBA sometimes claim the players simply do not know their history. However, Trey Murphy III broke that mold right after getting called up during the NBA Draft. Well, at least when it came to breaking three-pointer records with the rebuilding New Orleans Pelicans. The 17th overall pick was going to be quite […]

Dillon Brooks is having a career-year for the Phoenix Suns, and other NBA teams are catching on. But it’s something that head coach Jordan Ott knew heading into the season. Both Ott and Brooks have highlighted the culture, which is why the latter has been mentioned in trade discussions. On Monday, Suns owner Mat Ishbia […]

BOSTON — Ahead of the 2025-26 regular season, a lot of people were doubting the Boston Celtics. Many wondered how’d they fare without six-time All-Star Jayson Tatum healthy and if their new signings could make up for their significant offseason losses. Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan was not one of those doubters. In fact, […]

Riding a two-game win streak, the Los Angeles Lakers will hit the road for a brief two-game trip with matchups against the New Orleans Pelicans and San Antonio Spurs. The Lakers have dealt with multiple injury issues this season, but head coach JJ Redick was hopeful that veteran guard Gabe Vincent might be able to […]

LOS ANGELES – With the Los Angeles Lakers’ offense grinding to a halt recently, head coach JJ Redick made the decision to bring Dalton Knecht back into the team’s rotation. For a team that has struggled to knock down 3-point shots at times, Knecht is one of the best shooters on the team. Part of […]

Two seasons have gone by with the NBA utilizing its new Player Participation Policy, which includes a 65-game minimum for awards and accolades at the end of the season, like the MVP award. Not even halfway through this season, the 65-game minimum is being challenged by media members and fans of all 30 teams, especially […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Second-year Washington Wizards center Alex Sarr has established himself as one of the best players in his draft class this season, but he didn’t play that way in his team’s 141-115 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday. The biggest reason was four-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert, who […]

San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama will travel with the team for a January 6 match-up vs. the Memphis Grizzlies, the Spurs say. He’s considered day-to-day and will be listed as Questionable on the injury update. Wemby has missed 14 of the team’s 35 games this season and has been out since suffering a left […]

Phoenix Suns All-Star Devin Booker sent Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder home on a 35-foot step-back three-pointer with 1.6 seconds left to close out a 108-105 win on Sunday. After Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder became the first to win 30 games, the Suns handed the defending champions their sixth loss of the season. Gilgeous-Alexander […]

Michael Porter Jr. had superstar expectations for himself when he entered the NBA. While he never reached those heights during his injury-riddled Denver Nuggets tenure, he’s making up for lost time with the Brooklyn Nets. Porter Jr. has planted himself firmly in the All-Star conversation amid a breakout season as Brooklyn’s No. 1 option. After […]

Splitting their last two games over the weekend, the Cleveland Cavaliers’ offense once again had clunky moments that it had recently gotten away from. They committed 17 turnovers in each contest, resulting in 35 points off those miscues. Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson and Donovan Mitchell are trying to determine what’s causing them, and they […]

The San Antonio Spurs’ reign at the top of the NBA power rankings wasn’t expected to last long after three straight wins over the Oklahoma City Thunder, especially with how dominant the defending champions have been all season. However, as the calendar has flipped to 2026, the Thunder’s chances of winning back-to-back titles are certainly […]

Michael Porter Jr. is spreading his wings as an NBA centerpiece. Following years in a complementary role with the Denver Nuggets, Porter Jr. has emerged as an All-Star candidate following his trade to the Brooklyn Nets. Despite this, Nuggets head coach David Adelman has no regrets about how the team used the forward during his […]

NEW YORK – The New York Knicks are in the midst of their first three-game losing streak of the 2025-26 season after a 130-119 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday. Head coach Mike Brown has consistently identified physicality as an issue for his group. He’s noted the trait as something they struggle with offensively […]