Darko Rajaković on Jayson Tatum: “Best player on the best team in the NBA”

Raptors head coach Darko Rajaković sang the praises of Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum after his impressive performance in Toronto. Tatum and the Celtics recorded a sixth consecutive win with victory over the Raptors at the Scotiabank Arena on Tuesday. The 26-year-old, who will celebrate his 27th next week, tallied 19 points, six rebounds and […]

Joe Lyons  •  26 Feb 2025
Craig Smith Out at Utah as Utes Set Sights on Bigger Aspirations

Four years after arriving in Salt Lake City with hopes of restoring Utah men’s basketball to national relevance, Craig Smith is out. The university announced his dismissal Monday, ending a tenure that produced some memorable wins but never delivered an NCAA Tournament appearance. The decision comes with the Utes sitting at 15-12 overall and 7-9 […]

Colin Lynch  •  25 Feb 2025
Arizona State’s Leading Scorer BJ Freeman Dismissed Amid Tumultuous Season

For Arizona State, a disappointing season just got worse. Senior guard BJ Freeman, the Sun Devils’ leading scorer, is no longer with the program, a team spokesman confirmed Sunday. His departure, categorized as “conduct detrimental to the team,” comes amid an already nightmarish stretch for ASU, which has lost six straight games and sits at […]

Colin Lynch  •  25 Feb 2025
Pelicans’ Zion Williamson is reportedly at the lightest weight of his career

It seems as if Zion Williamson has been leaving the beignets and po’ boys alone in recent months, as reports have surfaced revealing that the Pelicans star has been losing weight in recent months. The 24-year-old has suffered a lot of criticism suggesting he’s not in shape to play in the NBA.  ESPN’s Michael Wright […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  25 Feb 2025
Heat’s Duncan Robinson proposes change to make NBA games more exciting

The modern basketball game has been an ever-evolving sport, which has very marked changes in comparison to the way it was played by previous generations. Many believe it has do with the NBA’s changes to the rulebook, others are convinced it has more to do with the increase in three-point shooting.  The truth is, the […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  25 Feb 2025
76ers’ Nick Nurse reveals how ‘challenging’ it has been to deal with Joel Embiid’s injury

Once again, Joel Embiid was out for the 76ers’s last game on Monday night, as his injured left knee seems to be a recurrent issue for the former league MVP. Apparently, the big man underwent testing last night, with more scheduled for today, and was ruled out of his squad’s 142-110 loss to the Bulls.  […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  25 Feb 2025
Minnesota’s Naz Reid is expected to opt out of his $15 million player option for 2025-26

Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves had the second game of a back-to-back on Monday night. Minnesota lost 130-123 at home to the Thunder on Sunday.  On Monday evening, the Timberwolves made a historic comeback in the fourth quarter to force OT. The team hung on to win 131-128 in OT and are now 32-27. For […]

Zach Wolpin  •  25 Feb 2025
Wizards finally hold a team under 100 points this season in win vs. Nets

57 games into the 2024-25 season and the Wizards were finally able to hold a team under 100 points, as they beat the Nets in a 107-99 victory on Monday night. What changed in the Washington lineup that has helped them improve their defense? Most believe Marcus Smart has something to do with it.  The […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  25 Feb 2025
The Miami Heat are 1-6 since they traded Jimmy Butler to the Warriors

On Monday night, the Heat were on the road for their fifth straight game. They lost 98-86 to the Hawks and are now 26-230 this season. That is ninth in the Eastern Conference.  In their last 10 games, the Heat are 3-7 and have lost two straight. At the 2024-25 trade deadline, the Heat sent […]

Zach Wolpin  •  25 Feb 2025