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LAS VEGAS, NV — The Milwaukee Bucks and Oklahoma City Thunder are gearing up for an NBA Cup Finals that will feature superstars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading their teams for a chance at $500,000. What every player does with the winnings is up to them, but Isaiah Hartenstein already has plans for it. […]

Could Paul Reed find his way back to the Philadelphia 76ers? After getting waived by the Sixers this past offseason, he was claimed by the Detroit Pistons and started the season in the Motor City. But he was recently waived by Detroit in a move that opens up some salary flexibility. The 25-year-old center played […]

After beating the Houston Rockets 111-96 in the NBA Cup semifinals, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander talked about going one-on-one with Dillon Brooks. The Canada men’s basketball team teammates are friends off the court, and after head coach Mark Daigneault set the stage for the final, Gilgeous-Alexander talked about his battle against Brooks and […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — Joel Embiid has suffered yet another injury setback. Right after the Philadelphia 76ers center made good progress in his left knee injury recovery, he suffered a sinus fracture. Fortunately, there is a chance that he will remain in the lineup. Nick Nurse said that Embiid will undergo another evaluation Sunday afternoon and […]

LAS VEGAS — The Milwaukee Bucks paired Giannis Antetokounmpo with Damian Lillard to contend for championships. Early on in the season, this mindset was nothing more than a dream with the Bucks staring down a 2-8 record. However, Giannis and Dame have utilized the NBA Cup as a means to not only improve the team’s […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been dealing with multiple injury issues this season, including injuries to their star duo in LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Both players appeared on the Lakers’ injury report ahead of their game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday. LeBron James was officially listed as questionable on the Lakers’ injury report […]

NBA trade season is officially underway, and the Brooklyn Nets are at the center of the action. The rebuilding squad is finalizing a deal to send Dennis Schroder and a second-round pick to the Golden State Warriors for De’Anthony Melton and three second-round picks, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. With that, we assess the deal […]

DALLAS — Kyrie Irving is in the middle of another strong season. The 32-year-old superstar has helped the Dallas Mavericks begin the 2024-25 campaign with a 16-9 record. Jason Kidd and PJ Washington both had nothing but positive things to say about Kyrie while speaking to reporters after practice on Saturday. Kidd and Washington were […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks will be without multiple players for Sunday’s game against the Golden State Warriors. Naji Marshall, who is dealing with an illness, has been ruled out, Mavs head coach Jason Kidd told reporters on Saturday after practice. Additionally, Kidd said Jaden Hardy (ankle) and Maxi Kleber (illness) are out. It is […]

Down 17 points with 8:29 remaining in the game and without veteran point guard Chris Paul and standout rookie Stephon Castle, the San Antonio Spurs were dead in the water against the Portland Trail Blazers. That is, to everyone except Victor Wembanyama, Devin Vassell, Jeremy Sochan, and the rest of the shorthanded Silver and Black. […]

LAS VEGAS, NV — Isaiah Hartenstein and the Oklahoma City Thunder are preparing for a big semifinal matchup against the Houston Rockets on Saturday, with Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks taking on the Milwaukee Bucks beforehand. Despite moving on from the New York Knicks, Hartenstein remains a fan-favorite in New York thanks to his […]

LAS VEGAS, NV – Jabari Smith Jr. and the Houston Rockets are preparing to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in the semifinals of the NBA Cup on Saturday evening. As is the case for most Rockets games, forward Dillon Brooks will be an x-factor in the game for Houston. Brooks, who will take on […]

Ja Morant was playing mind games with the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night. Regardless of whether his mental gymnastics played a role, the result was a 135-119 win for the Memphis Grizzlies. Morant directed several taunts toward Jordi Fernandez throughout the win. After hitting a buzzer-beater at the end of the first half, the Grizzlies […]

Victor Wembanyama is in the midst of another first. Unlike just about every other one the San Antonio Spurs center has experienced though, this is one he’d rather do without. “It’s something different than I’ve experienced before in my career,” Wembanyama said following the Silver and Black’s most recent game. The NBA’s first ever Western […]

The Brooklyn Nets lost their most recent two-way signing to a season-ending injury. Cui Yongxi will mist the rest of 2024-25 due to a torn ACL. He suffered the injury while playing for the Long Island Nets, Brooklyn’s G League affiliate, during Wednesday’s 120-100 loss to the Maine Celtics. Cui signed a two-way contract with […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks were defeated 118-104 by the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday. PJ Washington did not play due to an illness, and the Mavs struggled without him. Mavs head coach Jason Kidd told reporters that Washington returned to practice on Friday, an encouraging sign for his potential availability on Sunday against the […]

DALLAS — Klay Thompson has endured a fairly inconsistent first season with the Dallas Mavericks. Mavs head coach Jason Kidd still believes that Thompson is the “perfect fit” for what Dallas needs, though. Jason Kidd on Klay Thompson: “His fit is perfect for what we need.”#MFFL pic.twitter.com/G92nIsYo2t — Joey Mistretta (@JoeyMistretta_) December 13, 2024 “His […]

December is always an exciting month in the NBA. Aside from new attention being cast on the Emirates NBA Cup, as well as the Christmas Day games being headline matchups, this is the time when the NBA trade market begins to heat up. Coincidentally enough, it’s the Miami Heat that has the full attention of […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are being left with few options as the season drags on. However, the definition of insanity is so well known that it’s cliche, but it applies to Willie Green’s draft lottery-bound Pelicans in late-game situations. New Orleans had the Sacramento Kings on the ropes but failed to pull out a win […]

Shake Milton was an afterthought on the Brooklyn Nets roster entering this season. A sign-and-trade from the New York Knicks used to match salary in the Mikal Bridges blockbuster deal, the seven-year veteran appeared out of place on a team trending toward a youth movement. However, following Cam Thomas’s injury, Milton has cracked the Nets’ […]

With just under 0:40 remaining in the San Antonio Spurs’ most recent game, the team was down by two to the New Orleans Pelicans. As they came up the court, Victor Wembanyama trailed the ball-handling Chris Paul. In a surprise to no one, the future Hall-of-Fame point guard flipped the ball back to his uniquely […]

MIAMI – After the Miami Heat beat the Toronto Raptors to mark four straight wins, 114-104, star Jimmy Butler spoke about the trade rumors and the inclusion of his agent, Bernie Lee, in the drama. Butler’s agent would call out ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania for his reporting on the forward, which said the team […]

The New Orleans Pelicans (5-20) are feeling the pain this season as Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram mostly watch loss from the sidelines. Practically everyone on the payroll has needed a few days to a few months off due to injury. Thankfully for head coach Willie Green, Dejounte Murray, CJ McCollum, Herb Jones, and Trey […]

The Los Angeles Lakers find themselves in an all-too-familiar spot. The roster, mostly held together by LeBron James and Anthony Davis’ greatness, is good enough to compete for a playoff spot. It also is by no means good enough to be considered among this season’s real championship contenders. They’ve existed in this no-man’s land for […]

MIAMI – Despite the constant rumors surrounding Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler, the team handled business Thursday night as they won their fourth straight against the Toronto Raptors, 114-104. While the win will still be overshadowed, most likely by the trade speculation with the Heat star, they are still in the best stretch of the […]

Everyone has a wish list going into the holiday season, and the looking-mighty-nice Memphis Grizzlies got a huge injury-report-related gift. Zach Edey (left ankle sprain) and GG Jackson (right fifth metatarsal repair) were seen on the practice court, and the rookie was even upgraded to doubtful a day before hosting the Brooklyn Nets. The team […]

UConn women’s basketball was defeated by Notre Dame on Thursday night, losing by a final score of 79-68. UConn certainly felt the impact of Azzi Fudd’s injury absence. Paige Bueckers did more than enough to help her team win on Thursday, but UConn still fell short in the end. Bueckers scored 25 points in the […]

Coming into the 2024-25 season, the Los Angeles Lakers knew they were going to be short-handed in the frontcourt. Both Christian Wood and Jarred Vanderbilt would be sidelined due to injury, and both have yet to make their season debut. About two months into the regular season, the Lakers are also without Jaxson Hayes, who […]

MIAMI – There’s no doubt that the topic of conversation around the Miami Heat has been about Jimmy Butler and the trade rumors that surround him. While Butler’s latest hair color has added fuel to the fire, Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra spoke before Thursday’s contest against the Toronto Raptors about putting that type of […]

The NBA trade deadline is less than two months away, and several Brooklyn Nets veterans are at the center of growing speculation. With the team exceeding expectations during a presumed tanking season, general manager Sean Marks is reportedly “open for business.” However, the Nets are blocking out the noise as rumors surface with trade season […]

The New York Knicks continue to be a talented—and incredibly inconsistent—team. They were winners of five of their last six games, entering play on Wednesday evening. Unfortunately, despite some poor refereeing, the Knicks gave away their latest game to the Atlanta Hawks 108-100, a game in which they led by as much as 11 points […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ project for a new downtown arena is in the home stretch of being officially approved. On Thursday morning, Philadelphia City Council’s Committee of the Whole voted 12-4 in favor of the new arena, 76 Place at Market East. The Council vote was delayed numerous times and the arena plans were changed — […]

LOS ANGELES – Coming into last Sunday’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers, the Lakers were down two starters in LeBron James and Austin Reaves due to injury. It’s been a recurring theme for them this season, but they were able to put away the Blazers with a 107-98 win. One player in particular who […]

Brooklyn Nets forward Ziaire Williams has been sidelined for the team’s last three games due to a left knee sprain. The 24-year-old has been working through a rehab process but does not have a timetable for his return. “Just been doing a lot of simple stuff right now. Not moving too much, but definitely making […]

BOSTON — Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown is coming off the best basketball season of his life. He became an All-Star for the third time in his impressive career, won his first championship, and was crowned the 2024 NBA Finals MVP. None of these accolades have stopped the 28-year-old from improving his game every day. […]

The Brooklyn Nets are the center of trade speculation as this year’s deadline approaches. With the team exceeding expectations during a presumed tanking season, general manager Sean Marks will field offers for several players, most notably Cam Johnson. Johnson is having the best season of his career while stepping into an expanded role following Mikal […]

The Michigan football team ended its 2024 regular season with a massive win against Ohio State. The Wolverines did not have the season that they were hoping for, but ending it with a win over the Buckeyes made it a whole let better. Ohio State had everything in their favor this season as they were […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are making winning moves on the court and enjoying Ja Morant’s nightly highlights going into the holiday season. Still, shopping for upgrades is on the front office’s agenda. There can be no complacency in this version of the NBA’s Western Conference. Checking on rotational upgrades at various price ranges is part of […]

Joel Embiid played his best game of the season by far this past weekend, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to a 108-100 win over the Chicago Bulls. What’s just as promising as how well he looked was how his body has responded to his latest return to the court. Following the 76ers’ practice on Wednesday afternoon, […]