Anthony Davis believes ‘narrative is being pushed’ for Wembanyama to win DPOY Award

Even though Victor Wembanyama is the statistical pick to conquer this season’s Defensive Player of the Year, Anthony Davis is convinced that the media is trying to push for him to earn it, despite there being other worthy candidates to win this highly-contested award.  The Lakers big man is also convinced that he should’ve earned […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  28 Jan 2025
Kings Open To Trading De’Aaron Fox Before Deadline; Spurs His ‘Preferred Landing Spot’

The Sacramento Kings are opening up talks with the intent of trading De’Aaron Fox before the Feb. 6 trade deadline. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. Per reports, Fox has a specific destination in mind, so other suitors — of whom there are expected to be many — will likely be dissuaded from trading […]

Vivek Jacob  •  28 Jan 2025
Mac McClung returns to NBA slam dunk contest hoping for three-peat

“I don’t know. We’ll think about it,” Mac McClung told reporters after his 2024 Slam Dunk Contest win when asked about the possibility for a third straight title. “I’m not sure yet.” Almost a year later, it seems as if the Osceola Magic guard has finally made his mind and is thirsty for more glory.  […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  28 Jan 2025
Isaiah Hartenstein is on pace to make franchise history for the Thunder in 2024-25

Despite injuries to their front court in 2024-25, the Oklahoma City Thunder are rolling. At 37-8, the team has the best record in the Western Conference. The Thunder are 7-3 in their last 10 games.  This season, Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein have missed extended time. Hartenstein missed the first 15 games of the season […]

Zach Wolpin  •  28 Jan 2025
Draymond Green nearing return to Warriors practice, but will miss next three games

The Golden State medical staff have good news and bad news, which one would you like first? Just as the news was confirmed Jonathan Kuminga will be out for at least two more weeks, Draymond Green seems to be ready to return to practice with the team, and might return at the end of the […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  28 Jan 2025
LeBron James heads 2025 NBA All-Star starters for record 21st time

The legend of LeBron James just keeps getting bigger and bigger as he was recently selected to his 21st-consecutive NBA All-Star Game, which will be held this year next month in San Francisco. The Lakers superstar is now extending his record for most appearances in league history, leaving Kobe Bryant well behind.  As if it […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  28 Jan 2025
Cavaliers injury report: Dean Wade (knee) could miss multiple weeks

On Monday, the Cavaliers were at home to face the Pistons. Detroit did what they could to keep it close, but Cleveland won the game, 110-91. The team is 37-9 but is 5-5 in their last 10.  Last Friday, PF Dean Wade suffered a bone bruise in his right knee vs. the 76ers. Wade has […]

Zach Wolpin  •  28 Jan 2025
Rockets’ Amen Thompson on game winner vs. Celtics: ‘I feel like Kobe’

Amen Thompson capped his career night with an incredible clutch moment, in which he buried the NBA reigning champions with a game-winning floater. The young star gave the Rockets a 114-112 victory over the Celtics this past Monday evening after dropping in a shot with 0.7 seconds to the final buzzer.  The 21-year-old produced a […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  28 Jan 2025
Warriors injury update: Jonathan Kuminga (ankle) is out until after the trade deadline

Golden State’s last game was on Saturday vs. the Lakers. The Warriors lost 118-108 and the team is 4-6 in their last 10. For the 2024-25 season, Golden State is 22-23, 11th in the Western Conference.  On January 4, PF Jonathan Kuminga injured his ankle against the Grizzlies. The 22-year-old has missed the Warriors last […]

Zach Wolpin  •  28 Jan 2025