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Mar 4, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio (13) shoots in the fourth quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports The Cavs will need to see a lot more from these key role players if they want to enter the NBA Playoffs with any

Hornets star LaMelo Ball suffered a fractured ankle in a non-contact fashion on Monday night. We look at the injury and the guard’s recovery time. LaMelo Ball has endured plenty of hardships this year, particularly with injuries as he’s missed time with ankle injuries over the course of the 2022-23 NBA season, including a large

Quin Snyder is returning to the NBA to coach Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks immediately. The Atlanta Hawks are bringing back a familiar face to lead them in Quin Snyder, as he will be the next head coach of the Eastern Conference franchise. While Atlanta won its two games with Joe Prunty as the

A report from CBS Sports indicated a strain in the Atlanta Hawks locker room between star Trae Young and “many” of his teammates. With the Atlanta Hawks being 29-30 and in eighth place in the Eastern Conference, they decided to fire head coach Nate McMillan after three seasons at the position. They conducted a search

According to Devin Booker, the Suns are not a superteam. How does this differ from comments Ja Morant has made about the Western Conference? Before Kevin Durant makes his debut for the Suns, franchise cornerstone and All-NBA player Devin Booker said they are not a superteam. His reason? They only have one All-Star. When asked

The New York Knicks have perhaps their best team in years and a very good chance of stealing a first-round playoff series. The Knicks are currently the No. 5 seed and have not shown signs of dropping lower than that with the fact that the Nets may be sliding after trading Kevin Durant and Kyrie

All the important information you need to know about the 2023 NBA Playoffs. How the play-in tournament works, key dates, NBA Finals format, and more. The NBA Playoffs are just over a month away and are sure to be nothing short of top-level entertainment. The modern-day NBA brings a true opportunity for anyone to beat

Giannis Antetokounmpo couldn’t fully participate in All-Star Weekend because of a wrist injury. When will he be back for the Bucks? Giannis Antetokounmpo was mostly a ceremonial participant at All-Star Weekend. He served as captain and his team beat Team LeBron thanks to 55 points from All-Star Game MVP Jayson Tatum. But Giannis himself only

Everyone has their own ideas on how to fix the NBA but nobody knows better than retired stars Paul Pierce, Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson. The NBA has enjoyed a stranglehold on professional basketball in the United States for more than seven decades. Its impact doesn’t appear to be waning but constant hand-wringing over dull

According to Adrian Wojnarowski, the L.A. Clippers have signed Russell Westbrook after him getting a buyout from the Utah Jazz. It seems that Clippers’ management caved to Paul George and Marcus Morris wanting Russell Westbrook on the squad. The Clippers have been missing a true point guard distributor from what seems their entire George/Leonard run.

Russell Westbrook is preparing to join the Clippers after a greeting to a buyout with the Utah Jazz. When will he make his debut with the Clippers? Paul George and Kawhi Leonard had been publicly campaigning for the Clippers to sign Russell Westbrook as soon as he was traded to the Jazz and a buy-out

Patrick Beverley needs a new home after agreeing to a buyout with the Magic. One tweet made it clear the Warriors would be a welcome landing spot. Patrick Beverley has been traded three times in less than a year. The latest swap saw the Lakers ship the guard to Orlando, where he promptly worked out

Draymond Green wasn’t going to stand for Charles Barkley’s take on the Warriors during the NBA All-Star Game, calling him out for writing off Golden State. Draymond Green and Charles Barkley were both on the NBA All-Star Game broadcast. That doesn’t mean they were getting along. Things got testy when Barkley gave his opinion about

The Dallas Mavericks might not be done making moves, and with that, Christian Wood and others could be on their way out. The Dallas Mavericks made perhaps the move of trade season when they traded for Kyrie Irving just days after he formally requested a trade away from the Brooklyn Nets. It’s a calculated risk,

The Bulls are trying to salvage the DeMar DeRozan, and Zack LaVine era, adding Patrick Beverley via buyout signing.  The Bulls may currently be regretting assembling this core of Zack LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, Lonzo Ball, and Nikola Vucevic. The Bulls also traded those two first-round picks for Vucevic and as well giving DeRozan such a

After a historic scoring run, the Brooklyn Nets relegated guard Cam Thomas back to the bench. Is he ready to be a primary scorer for the franchise? The era of superstars was over in Brooklyn (at least for the time being). Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving were mere days away from being granted their trade request.

Moving on from Nate McMillan was necessary for the Atlanta Hawks to reach their potential. The Atlanta Hawks will be looking for a new head coach after parting ways with Nate McMillan. Atlanta opted to go in a different direction Tuesday evening during the All-Star Break. The Hawks have been a playoff team ever since

(Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) Postseason basketball is on the horizon. Which NBA Draft prospects are trending toward a first-round pick?  March Madness is right around the corner, and with it comes a new wave of NBA Draft mania. NBA rosters have solidified after the trade deadline and the postseason picture is starting to take

Why does Spurs rookie Jeremy Sochan shoot his free-throws one-handed? Jeremy Sochan plays with a gritty, aggressive style, wears the number 10 for the Spurs, and paints his hair vibrant colors. One could easily surmise that Sochan is just trying to embrace his persona as the second coming of Dennis Rodman by shooting one-handed free-throws,

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James. (Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports) NFL rumors: Packers should sign this wideout instead of Allen Lazard by Alicia de Artola Is LeBron James playing tonight against the Warriors? The latest injury update on the Lakers star is good news for Los Angeles. The Lakers are looking to make a

Photo Credit: Goldfish Patrick Mahomes defends Eric Bieniemy after harsh criticism from former Chiefs player by Mark Powell Boban Marjanovic has a giant wingspan and giants hands — perfect for snacking. How many Goldfish do you think he can fit in his giant mitts? Boban Marjanovic is an outlier. At 7-foot-4, with a 7-foot-10 wingspan,

Kevin Durant being traded to the Suns has yet to shake up the NBA due to his injury. But now Phoenix and its new star have a targeted return date.  Kevin Durant is a member of the Phoenix Suns after the blockbuster trade deadline deal that sent the former Nets superstar to the desert. The

James Harden just hired a new agent. What does this mean for the Sixers? Does this make a reunion in Houston more or less likely? According to Shams Charania, James Harden has hired a new agent. He hasn’t had an agent since 2017 and was represented by himself. The All-NBA player will now be represented

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – JANUARY 13: Head coach Nate McMillan of the Atlanta Hawks meets with Trae Young #11 in the fourth quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on January 13, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting

Zion Williamson has been dealing with a lingering hamstring injury all year. Is the Pelicans star going to be able to play in the NBA All-Star Game? There’s no question that Zion Williamson is one of the brightest young stars in the NBA. It’s just unfortunate that his body hasn’t done him any favors on

Nate McMillan was fired by the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday and, while a big coaching search is planned, the franchise’s top replacements have been revealed. It was on Tuesday instead of Friday but Nate McMillan got fired on his day off. Just two days before the end of the NBA All-Star break, the Atlanta Hawks

Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns has been sidelined since Nov. 28 due to a calf injury. Will he return after the All-Star break? The Minnesota Timberwolves currently sit in eighth place in the Western Conference with a 30-29 record as of Monday night. Recently, the Timberwolves brought in Mike Conley Jr. from the Utah Jazz

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo was ruled out of Thursday’s game against the Chicago Bulls game due to an injury. Is he in danger of missing the NBA All-Star Game? Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo was set to be one of the team captains in the upcoming NBA All-Star Game in Salt Lake City, Utah

As reported by Adrian Wojnarowski, the Heat have signed Kevin Love after his buyout with the Cavs. Love has regressed this season due to injury and age, but the former champion is still a solid three-point shooter who can contribute to a winning rotation. How will Love fit into the Heat’s rotation? What impact will

LeBron James went with rookie Anthony Edwards with the first pick in the NBA All-Star Draft, convincing Lakers fans that he’s recruiting. Ahead of Sunday night’s NBA All-Star Game, LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo had to compile their teams with a draft. It all got started with reserves first and LeBron had the first pick.