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Dangerous off-court behavior from Ja Morant has the potential to derail the Grizzlies’ season. It could also cost the star guard a small fortune. Ja Morant is reportedly in a counseling program in Florida, working on making changes in his life after appearing on an Instagram Live video, flashing a gun in a Denver strip

The Lakers and their battle for playoff positioning nearly got more complicated after Anthony Davis injured his ankle but he played on and dominated. Usually in sports when a player goes down injured the play around them stops. That’s not what happened to Anthony Davis and the Lakers on Friday night as they took on

The Clippers are still fighting for their playoff lives but there are already NBA rumors that Ty Lue may be ready to leave for a new challenge. The Los Angeles Clippers are currently 39-35, holding a slim lead on the No. 5 seed in the Western Conference. They’re also staring down the likelihood of trying

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard missed Wednesday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Will he play in the rematch on Friday night? The NBA regular season is nearing its end, and teams will be battling for the six playoff and four play-in tournament spots. The Los Angeles Clippers are looking to avoid the play-in tournament,

James Harden has long used the step-back jumper as one of his signature moves. Now Patrick Beverley is claiming he was the inspiration. Patrick Beverley is best known for his aggressive, dogged defense but shameless self-promotion may actually be his most elite skill. Between his propensity for conjuring beef out of thin air and relentless

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic. (Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports) Yordan Alvarez debut was exactly what Astros fans needed after Altuve injury by Scott Rogust Are Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen to blame for Lamar Jackson’s contract dispute? by Alicia de Artola Mavericks star Luka Doncic was fined by the NBA for making a hand gesture suggesting

The Ben Simmons injury saga truly never ends. The Nets star was recently diagnosed with a back issue that will keep him out for the foreseeable future. Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons is hurt. Again. Simmons was recently diagnosed with a “nerve impingement in his back” after being re-evaluated on Friday and will be sidelined

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young. (Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports) 3 teams who should give Cam Newton his comeback chance by Michael DeRosa Hawks star Trae Young did nothing to quiet the murmurings about his lack of maturity when he was ejected for throwing a basketball at a referee. The Atlanta Hawks are in the middle

The Sacramento Kings currently hold the No. 3 in the Western Conference. They’ve proved their hot start was no fluke and their high-octane offense was sustainable. Since the All-Star break, the Kings are 11-3 with a mind-boggling 124.0 offensive rating. Teams ramp up the intensity after the break, gearing up for impending playoff runs. Despite

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd didn’t blame the fans for booing the team during their loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night. The Dallas Mavericks notably lost a game against the Golden State Warriors this past week for which they filed for a protest over a controversial play they allege the referees got

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid left this past Wednesday’s game due to an injury. Will he play on Friday night in the team’s road game against the Golden State Warriors? The Philadelphia 76ers already clinched a playoff berth earlier this week, but they could have a chance to make a run at the No. 1

The Phoenix Suns got some good news regarding star Kevin Durant, who is now on pace to return before the playoffs. The Phoenix Suns made the big splash ahead of the trade deadline by acquiring superstar Kevin Durant from the Brooklyn Nets. Durant had played just three game with the Suns following his return from

Nov 2, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) moves the ball against Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports UNC basketball rumors: 3 transfer targets Tar Heels need with Armando Bacot returning by Cody Williams

Feb 18, 2023; Storrs, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies guard Jordan Hawkins (24) drives to the basket against the Seton Hall Pirates in the first half at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports It’s March and the nation’s best teams are dancing. The tournament could have a pronounced effect on the

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant was placed on suspension by the NBA after he was seen holding a handgun during a live stream. Here’s when he can return. Back on March 4, Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant went viral for a live stream in which he was intoxicated and held up a handgun at a

Ja Morant returns from his suspension on Wednesday night against the Rockets, but it comes with a big caveat about his role for the Grizzlies. It’s been since a fateful March 3 loss in Denver to the Nuggets since the Memphis Grizzlies have had star guard Ja Morant on the floor. After an Instagram Live

The Lakers are still tweaking their roster, looking to find one more big man for the playoffs. NBA rumors say they may turn to some familiar faces. The buyout market quieted quite a bit after the March 1 deadline. A player is only eligible for the playoffs if he was waived on or before that

The Memphis Grizzlies are understandably concerned about the social habits of Ja Morant and have reportedly adjusted travel plans to keep the team from partying. The post-game partying habits of Ja Morant have put the Memphis Grizzlies under a microscope. After a March 3 game against the Nuggets, Morant shared an Instagram Live video of

The Atlanta Hawks extended guard Bogdan Bogdanovic on a four-year deal worth $68 million. Despite having been put on the trading block only a few weeks ago, the Atlanta Hawks have decided to stick it out with Bogdan Bogdanovic for the foreseeable future. In the heart of March Madness, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski dropped a bombshell

According to Phoenix Suns general manager James Jones, Kevin Durant could play if the playoffs started today. On March 8, Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant suffered an injury during warmups. Initially, the Suns feared Durant could miss the remainder of the regular season. However, The Athletic’s Shams Charania eventually reported that the team is “hopeful” Durant can

March is arguably the most important month in the lead-up to the NBA Draft. Which prospects are rising and falling at the onset of the NCAA Tournament? It’s that time of year, folks. March Madness is finally underway, placing many prospective 2023 NBA Draft prospects on the biggest stage of their young careers. The next

Udonis Haslem has been a member of the Miami Heat for two decades. But he’s made it clear this is his last year and the team is set to honor him. Honestly, it would be more surprising if Udonis Haslem was back in a Heat uniform next season. He’s 42 years old and in his

Warriors star Steph Curry humbled himself after leading his team to a thrilling overtime victory over the Bucks on Thursday. Golden State Warriors superhero Steph Curry saved the day on Thursday night and had quite the comical response to the Warriors’ win over the Milwaukee Bucks. In the 125-116 victory, Curry helped tie the game

The NBA is currently investigating Ja Morant for flashing a handgun in a Denver club. Now there is word the police are looking into it as well. Ja Morant has been at the center of the NBA news cycle for the past few days, with a new Washington Post report that added details to previously

Ja Morant is expected to miss at least two games for the Grizzlies but his absence could go on much longer with no timeline for a return set and an NBA suspension possible. The situation surrounding Grizzlies star Ja Morant is an absolute mess. And even Memphis doesn’t know how long they’ll be dealing with

As Pau Gasol had his jersey retired, the Lakers shared an old video of Kobe Bryant praising his former teammate and close friend. Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol had a deep connection. They played 357 games together as teammates for the Los Angeles Lakers, winning two titles. Pau is the godfather to Kobe’s children and

With Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball facing a daunting injury return timeline, the Bulls may be prompted to rebuild their team in the near future.  Although Lonzo Ball has only spent four months on the court for the Chicago Bulls, his impact continues to loom over the organization. The 25-year-old point guard hasn’t played

Defense is only half the game but our latest NBA Mock Draft looks at how things would shake out if teams only considered defense when making their picks. Every team uses its own unique calculus to make the NBA Draft selections, factoring in their perception of upside, positional fit and offensive and defensive talent. Scouting

Kevin Durant suffered a bizarre ankle injury during pregame warmups but an expected weeks-long absence isn’t going to bury the Suns. All the excitement over the Suns acquiring Kevin Durant in a trade with the Nets evaporated on Wednesday night when Durant turned his ankle on a layup attempt during pregame warm-ups. It was the

The latest Kevin Durant injury update is great news for the Phoenix Suns, putting to rest some of the doomsday discussions that followed his ankle twist. Rumors of Kevin Durant’s demise were greatly exaggerated. After the Suns forward turned his ankle during pregame warmups on Wednesday, reports suggested he could miss the rest of the