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First-year employees must fight for recognition in any sport or industry. Thankfully for the accept-no-excuses Memphis Grizzlies, Jaylen Wells is carving out his niche with his defensive tenacity and an emerging offensive flair. While dynamic defense has been his calling card, the second-round pick’s offensive game is showing signs of significant growth, influenced by the […]

Heading into this season, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons were closely linked to one another. It isn’t because they’re bitter Central Divisional rivals. Nor was it the fact that the Cavs own a double-digit winning streak against the Pistons. Instead, it’s because of the coaching situation. Last year, Cleveland was led by Detroit’s current […]

The Atlanta Hawks were down 16 points against the Houston Rockets with 5:16 remaining, and like they’ve done all season, they fought until the end and made it a game. They found themselves down two points with 20 seconds left, and De’Andre Hunter pulled up for a routine three-pointer that bounced on the rim, and […]

Willie Green and the New Orleans Pelicans have no excuses for some recent losses. Collectively, fans can be forgiven for tuning out given the circumstances. The team cannot though and individual player development is the best place to look for silver linings amid an otherwise lost season. Rookie big man Yves Missi’s defense and breakout […]

Looking to build momentum after their grind-it-out win over the Detroit Pistons, the Cleveland Cavalier are taking their talents to South Beach to face the Miami Heat. As mentioned before, last time out, the Cavs crushed the Pistons 110-91, snapping a three-game losing streak. The Heat, meanwhile, are on a two-game winning streak, with their […]

The Denver Nuggets are in a bit of a rut. After previously winning eight of their last nine games, they’ve run into a two-game losing skid. On Monday, the Nuggets suffered an embarrassing 129-121 loss to the Chicago Bulls. The Nuggets were heavy favorites heading into the matchup against the Bulls. They even had a […]

The Notre Dame football team made it all the way to the national championship this season, but they fell just short as Ohio State ended up claiming the college football crown. Since the season ended, the Fighting Irish have had a few surprising transfer portal departures, and one of them is offensive lineman Rocco Spindler. […]

Zaccharie Risacher was selected as a Rising Star earlier today and will represent the Atlanta Hawks during the 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend. Risacher has had a rookie season filled with ups and downs, but the future looks bright for his career. Before their game against the Houston Rockets, head coach Quin Snyder shared his thoughts […]

With Satou Sabally expected to make a shocking departure from the Dallas Wings, the door is open for the Phoenix Mercury. As a result, she’s planning on meeting with Phoenix this week, according to Alexa Philippou of ESPN via Nekias Duncan on X. While free agents Brittney Griner and Diana Taurasi haven’t re-signed from the […]

Combine reports that the Sacramento Kings are open to trading superstar De’Aaron Fox and that they’ll hear offers with the belief that he’s zeroed in on a preferred destination, and the San Antonio Spurs have reemerged in related buzz. With Victor Wembanyama in place and given all the Spurs assets, it stands to reason. Despite […]

Following Saturday’s win, the Phoenix Suns have more drama than just Bradley Beal trade rumors. Recently, center Jusuf Nurkic and head coach Mike Budenholzer had quite the spat in the public eye. After all, Nurkic claimed that he had no relationship with Budenholzer and that they hadn’t spoken in two months. On the flip side, […]

The Connor Stalions sign-stealing drama is still alive and well as the battle between the Michigan football program and the NCAA rages on. The sign-stealing story came to light during the middle of the 2023 season, and after receiving a Notice of Allegations, Michigan is intending to fight back, according to a new report from […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ surprise 9-11 start to the season raised concerns about their draft position in year one of a rebuild. However, the team has dispelled any questions about its tanking agenda over the last month. After trading veterans Dennis Schroder and Dorian Finney-Smith, the Nets are 2-15 over their last 17 games. Cam Thomas, […]

No matter where you look, you can’t escape Jimmy Butler’s trade rumors. With the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline approaching, the Miami Heat are pressed for time to make a massive decision on the star’s future, especially after suspending him for the third time this season. Although the Phoenix Suns have been mentioned as the […]

Steph Curry’s three-point barrages broke down barriers in an NBA once dominated by seven-footers and slam dunks. However, the ebb and flow of varying strategies have the high-standard, no-excuses Memphis Grizzlies (31-16) betting big on the towering duo of Zach Edey and Jaren Jackson Jr. The small sample size synergy between these two big men […]

The 2025 NBA trade deadline is on the horizon. The Philadelphia 76ers will presumably be buyers, though they are not among the most eager teams to make a big splash. The Sixers prefer not to tank the remainder of this season, but their losing record will surely influence their approach before the deadline on Thursday, February 6. […]

Trendon Watford is nearing a return from an extended absence for the struggling Brooklyn Nets. After he missed the last six weeks due to a hamstring injury, the Nets expect the 24-year-old to suit up in one of their next two games. “He looks great. He’s been working hard, and we’ll see him this week. […]

The NBA Trade deadline is less than two weeks away, and the Chicago Bulls are a team to watch as we approach the February 6th cutoff. The Bulls are in 10th place in the Eastern Conference as they are having another lackluster season, and maybe this will finally be the year that the team gets […]

BOSTON — After a tough four-game road trip, the Boston Celtics came home to a surprise on Monday night. Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks drained a career-high 10 3s, which tied a franchise record and helped H-Town prevail 114-112. Although Brooks is having a solid season from 3-point land, Celtics stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen […]

MIAMI – The Miami Heat beat the Orlando Magic in a double-overtime thriller led by their main stars Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro as they look to quiet all the noise surrounding the team. On the same day that the Heat suspended Jimmy Butler for an indefinite amount of time, it didn’t stop them from […]

Adjusting has been quite challenging for the Detroit Pistons since losing their rising guard, Jaden Ivey, this season. Coach J.B. Bickerstaff addressed what the absence of Ivey has meant to the team after a miserable loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Detroit’s head coach was asked about the lack of another creator, and he emphasized Ivey’s […]

The Charlotte Hornets fell to the Los Angeles Lakers 112-107, but it came with unfortunate news for their All-Star player. LaMelo Ball left in the middle of the second quarter with a left ankle sprain and did not return. After stepping on Jared Vanderbuilt’s foot, Ball quickly intentionally fouled and hobbled back to the locker […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks earned an important 130-108 victory against the Washington Wizards on Monday night. Klay Thompson led the way, scoring 23 points while shooting 8-15 from the field and 7-12 from beyond the arc. Not only was Klay incredibly efficient in the game, he also tied the Mavs’ franchise record for most […]

In the heart of the NBA season, when trade rumors flit about the gossiping group chats like leaves in the wind, the title-focused Memphis Grizzlies are trying to keep blinders on. Head coach Taylor Jenkins has managed to mostly keep his team’s eyes on the prize: victories and development, collectively and individually. However, with the […]

The Phoenix Suns have been at the center of trade discussions since the beginning of the New Year. Most notably, Suns guard Bradley Beal has been at the core of those talks. However, in recent days, Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine has also found his name in those discussions. As a result, the Suns could […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas is progressing toward returning from an extended absence due to a hamstring injury. Head coach Jordi Fernandez said Thomas will undergo scans on his hamstring on Wednesday, after which the team will provide a timetable for his return. Thomas has missed the Nets’ last 13 games after aggravating his hamstring […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are still identifying growth areas at the midway point of the 2024-25 NBA season. Taylor Jenkins and company took one on the chin in a 143-106 loss while visiting the New York Knicks though. Madison Square Garden has seen some one-sided fights before, but this was the kind of defeat that leaves […]

The Los Angeles Lakers grabbed a 112-107 win against the Charlotte Hornets, to improve to 2-0 on their current road trip, and to notch their fourth consecutive win. The Lakers didn’t make things easy, even with Hornets’ star guard LaMelo Ball exiting the game due to injury and not returning. But a win is a […]

MIAMI – On the day that Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler was suspended indefinitely, the team beat the Orlando Magic in the ultimate rollercoaster in double overtime, 125-119. While the goal for the Heat was to downplay the situation away from the team, there is no doubt the victory will give them major momentum heading […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks’ injury concerns have been impossible to ignore in 2024-25. Naji Marshall, however, continues to deal with an illness. Mavs head coach Jason Kidd provided a Marshall update before Monday’s game against the Washington Wizards. “He’s doing good, he feels better,” Kidd said of Marshall. Mavericks’ Naji Marshall “feels better,” but […]

Brooklyn Nets forward Noah Clowney was ruled out of Monday’s Sacramento Kings matchup after suffering an ankle injury. Clowney landed on Domantas Sabonis’ foot and turned his ankle while going after a rebound in the second quarter. Noah Clowney turned his left ankle and had to be helped to the locker room. It looked fairly […]

The Utah Jazz and Walker Kessler are prioritizing consistency amid a rebuilding, lottery-bound season. Will Hardy knows that getting better and notching wins in the future starts with making sure everyone in the Jazz’s locker room is on the same page now. A winning foundation depends on coaching development which is just as important as […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks need all of the help they can get right now, especially at the center position. Dereck Lively II, Maxi Kleber and Dwight Powell are all out with injuries, leaving Daniel Gafford as the team’s only available center. That will change on Monday against the Washington Wizards, however, as 27-year-old Kylor […]

Organizations sometimes need to reset. It’s just a fact of life in professional sports, especially for small market teams. Finding players to build around requires patience, a bit of NBA Draft luck, and clear communication of the plan. Keeping that plan on track is an entirely different process than mapping it out, one that requires […]

As we approach the halfway point of the 2024-25 NBA season, it has become clear that the NBA MVP race is between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic. While others like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jayson Tatum remain in the hunt, what Gilgeous-Alexander and Jokic have done to this point warrants them being in a category of […]

During a recent road game, the Cleveland Cavaliers faced a setback as utility player Dean Wade suffered a right knee injury midway through the third quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers. Initially, the extent of Wade’s injury was unclear. However, following his absence in the Cavs’ subsequent loss to the Houston Rockets, head coach Kenny Atkinson […]

Cam Johnson may have played his last game as a member of the Brooklyn Nets. After missing the team’s previous three games due to an ankle injury, head coach Jordi Fernandez said on Monday that the veteran wing will be reevaluated next week. The updated timeline means Johnson, one of the league’s hottest trade targets, […]

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat indefinitely suspended Jimmy Butler on Monday, head coach Erik Spoelstra would downplay the events surrounding the team as his focus is elsewhere. With the trade deadline looming for the Heat and Butler, Spoelstra is more focused on the team in the locker room. Butler was eligible to play Monday […]

The NBA trade deadline is in less than two weeks, and once again, Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner is appearing in recent rumors. At this point, it should come as a surprise to nobody to see the 28-year-old big man in trade rumors because this has been the case for several years. Even so, the […]