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Brooklyn Nets point guard Ben Simmons revealed he considered retiring last summer following a second straight season cut short by back injuries. “There were times, last summer, when I was like, ‘I don’t know if I can do this. I might have to stop playing,’” Simmons said on the Young Man and the Three podcast. “I […]

In the last week, the Boston Celtics have played five games. And while they were able to stay relatively fresh in this time span, the fatigue seemed to set in on Thursday, as the C’s were trounced by the rival Los Angeles Lakers, 117-96. The Celtics’ largest loss of the season came on the second […]

Right now, there’s no indication that the Philadelphia 76ers will fire Daryl Morey or Nick Nurse at the end of or during their disappointing 2024-25 season. If the franchise does decide to part with its president of basketball operations, Bill Simmons believes former Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers could replace him. Simmons cited […]

Jimmy Butler wants a trade from the Miami Heat. This is also what Pat Riley and the Heat want. Unfortunately for Butler and his current organization, the NBA trade deadline has suddenly turned into a state of purgatory for both sides due to salary restraints and cap room. Ah yes, cap room. Remember that setting […]

Bojan Bogdanovic has not taken the floor for the Brooklyn Nets this season. The 11-year veteran underwent foot and wrist surgery in April after injuring himself in the New York Knicks’ first-round series against the Philadelphia 76ers. While he has had an extended recovery period, the Nets have no timetable for his return. “[He’s doing] […]

The Philadelphia 76ers head into their next game, a home matchup against the mighty Cleveland Cavaliers, eager to end a seven-game losing streak. Stealing a win from the top team in the Eastern Conference would be huge. Unfortunately, Philly’s marquee player will continue to sit out due to injury. Joel Embiid is not playing tonight […]

Prior to the start of the 2024-25 season, veteran point guard Russell Westbrook was signed by the Denver Nuggets to help pad their bench and provide some additional veteran leadership. Things haven’t entirely gone according to plan, but not in a bad way. Due to on-and-off injuries to Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon, Westbrook has […]

The Atlanta Hawks had one of their worst shooting nights against the Detroit Pistons, and it was also another bad shooting night from Bogdan Bogdanovic, who has been in a slump over the past six games. Bogdanovic finished that game shooting 0-for-9 from the field and o-for-4 from three. Things were completely different in their […]

With the trade deadline approaching, the Phoenix Suns have had their names involved with Jimmy Butler, Bradley Beal, and Jusuf Nurkic rumors . After all, the Suns benched both Beal and Nurkic at the start of the year. It signaled the point of no return for the franchise. Although they had been struggling, benching Beal […]

Opinions on Zach Edey varied wildly going into the 2024 NBA Draft. Not much has been settled since then due to circumstances, schemes, injuries, and some fluctuating rotations. Ja Morant’s Memphis Grizzlies are still teaching Zach Edey the nuances but Taylor Jenkins has been encouraged by what the rookie has picked up over the first […]

The debate over the NBA’s current best big man has a clear winner, according to Shaquille O’Neal. In a recent broadcast of Inside the NBA, the legendary center cut through the endless comparisons and speculation by confidently naming Nikola Jokic as the best big man in the league today. It is not a brand-new sentiment. […]

The Michigan football team has one of the best 2025 recruiting classes in the country, and while the vast majority of players in the class are already committed, there are still a couple of targets out there for the Wolverines. There are some players in the 2025 class that have already enrolled at Michigan, so […]

The NBA trade deadline is coming up in a couple weeks, and a team to watch as the deadline approaches is the Chicago Bulls. The Bulls are once again having a mediocre season as they are in 10th place in the Eastern Confernce, and maybe this is the year that they get active with trades. […]

2025 WNBA free agency is underway, and Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner is the highlight of the class. As a result, Griner is testing the free agent market for the first time in her career, according to an article from Associated Press reporter Doug Feinberg. Throughout her entire career, Griner has remained in Phoenix and […]

Last season, the Los Angeles Lakers and Atlanta Hawks got pretty close to agreeing to a trade that would’ve sent Dejounte Murray to L.A. Now, a year and a trade later, Murray remains a solid fit for a Lakers team looking for athleticism, youth and defensive toughness on the perimeter. The question once again is: […]

The Michigan football team got some big news on Thursday as captain Rod Moore will return to the Wolverines in 2025 instead of going pro. The star safety missed the entire 2024 season due to an injury during the offseason, but he will get one more ride with Michigan after all. This Wolverines defense should […]

Though the Atlanta Hawks have been playing good basketball throughout the season, there have been a few players who have gone through some shooting slumps. One of those players who is currently going through one now is Bogdan Bogdanovic, who is on the short list of Hawks players who can consistently make three-pointers at a […]

The Atlanta Hawks have made a change in their starting lineup over the past few games, starting Onyeka Okongwu over Clint Capela at center. Okongwu has earned the position after his recent performances coming off the bench, and head coach Quin Snyder spoke about his reason for why he made the change. “I think over […]

The NBA’s regular season can be unpredictable, and the Boston Celtics’ 117-113 overtime win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night epitomized that. Although all eyes were on Celtics stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown in OT, bench guard Jaden Springer arguably saved the day. The short-handed Clippers were missing a huge chunk of […]

Some nights can highlight both the highs and lows of life in the NBA. Rookie Jaylen Wells can attest to that after trying to corral LaMelo Ball’s Charlotte Hornets. Ball might have scored 22 points but it took 20 shows and a few unearned free throws as far as Ja Morant’s grumbling Memphis Grizzlies are […]

The idea of NBA expansion has been one of the most discussed topics between the media and Commissioner Adam Silver in recent years. Whether it’s during NBA Summer League or the NBA Finals, Silver is always questioned about the league’s thoughts on possible expansion. Although it seems inevitable that a 31st and 32nd team will […]

All wins are equal in the standings but that is not the case in most NBA locker rooms. Some games, some wins, just matter more than others. There are off nights when things can get ugly, usually with a contender blowing out an also-ran. That script almost got flipped in the FexEx Forum though. Ja […]

The NBA trade deadline is two weeks away, and the Brooklyn Nets are at the center of speculation. After trading Dennis Schroder and Dorian Finney-Smith in December, the team remains active in negotiations leading up to Feb. 6. With a roster full of uncertainty, the Nets aren’t avoiding difficult conversations. “We’ve been open with our […]

Kevin Durant took the floor before a sellout crowd in Brooklyn on Wednesday. Two years removed from the trade that sent him to the Suns and crushed the Nets’ title hopes, he said playing at Barclays Center remains a special experience. “I just try to come here and put a show on and be the […]

As focused and mature as Victor Wembanyama has proven over his first season and a half in the NBA, the 21-year-old phenom is not missing the opportunity to soak in a trip to his native France for the San Antonio Spurs. “I’m going to enjoy this week for sure regardless of thick, how intense my […]

Playing 11 games in 19 days is tough for some, but not for Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant. Following Wednesday’s 108-84 win over the Brooklyn Nets, it marked another game during those 19 days. After Durant fired back at critics for his longevity, this is another perfect instance of it. He’s played every game thus […]

The Detroit Pistons continued their wave of momentum with another road victory. Their 114-104 win over the Atlanta Hawks placed them among the NBA’s superiors. The double-digit victory marked their highest number of wins, at nine, through January, tying them with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Detroit officially moves ahead of Atlanta to the sixth seed […]

Sometimes, trading for the shiniest thing doesn’t always work. However, when the Phoenix Suns traded for Nick Richards, it solved an immediate need: rebounding and physicality. The former Charlotte Hornets backup center has already started in two games with his new team, with Richards bringing a toughness that the team didn’t have at the five […]

The Phoenix Suns and trade rumors have been synchronized this season, and shooting guard Devin Booker has felt that to a significant degree. After all, his teammate, Bradley Beal has been at the center of those discussions surrounding Miami Heat superstar, Jimmy Butler. Although Beal sent the Suns a strong reminder with his no-trade clause, […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks were defeated 115-114 by the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. Dallas now holds a 21-23 record overall. Injuries continue to play a big role in the Mavs’ struggles. Luka Doncic remains out with a calf injury, and it was revealed on Wednesday that Dereck Lively II is expected to miss […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers shook off the bitter taste of their disappointing loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, with a dominant, 111-88 win over the Washington Wizards that had head coach JJ Redick remarking that the Lakers are trending in the right direction. During the Lakers’ win, Austin Reaves found LeBron James […]

Cam Johnson could be sidelined for another extended period due to a lingering ankle injury as the trade deadline approaches. The Brooklyn Nets ruled the forward out for Wednesday’s matchup with the Phoenix Suns after he re-injured his ankle during Tuesday’s loss to the New York Knicks. “I think it was involved with Mikal [Bridges] […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks will host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. Before the game, Mavs head coach Jason Kidd provided a Luka Doncic injury update. Jason Kidd provides a Luka Doncic injury update. “He is trending in the right direction.”#MFFL pic.twitter.com/tlr7KIaJX5 — Joey Mistretta (@JoeyMistretta_) January 22, 2025 “He’s trending in the right […]

The 2025 NBA All-Star Game is approaching! A total of 24 of the league’s best will pack their bags and head to San Francisco for this year’s All-Star festivities hosted by the Golden State Warriors, an event that has seen some changes compared to previous years. Unlike the traditional East versus West format, this year’s […]

Cough if you’ve heard this before, but the Los Angeles Lakers are waiting for a player to come back from injury to evaluate their team. This time, it’s Jarred Vanderbilt, and according to sources around the league, it’s stalled out their efforts to improve the roster. Vanderbilt joins a long line of Lakers whose return […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have a winning recipe going by the NBA standings and how the locker room sounds even after defeats. Ja Morant’s dunks get most of the attention but Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane have been not-so-quietly shaping the culture for years. The duo went deep into their friendship and the team in […]

It is not a matter of IF Jimmy Butler is traded, it’s a matter of WHEN Jimmy Butler is traded, right? This marriage between Butler and the Miami Heat has been heading toward an ugly divorce for quite some time. That is why the Phoenix Suns have been at the front of the line to land the six-time All-Star […]

The Brooklyn Nets will be without their lead ball-handler on Wednesday against the Phoenix Suns. D’Angelo Russell will be sidelined due to left hamstring tightness/injury management on the second night of a back-to-back. Russell has struggled to stay on the floor since joining the Nets in a Dec. 29 trade from the Los Angeles Lakers. […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt is set to make his return from injury and season debut on Saturday when the team takes on the Golden State Warriors, league sources told ClutchPoints. This report was simultaneously confirmed by Shams Charania of ESPN. Vanderbilt, 25, has not played this season after undergoing surgeries to address issues […]