Pelicans’ Yves Missi Hyperextends Knee, Replaced By Bulls’ Matas Buzelis For Rising Stars

New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi has been diagnosed with a hyperextended right knee and will be re-evaluated next week, the team announced Friday. However, an MRI taken last night showed no structural damage. The 20-year-old will not compete in tonight’s Rising Stars game at 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend. Chicago Bulls rookie forward Matas Buzelis […]

James Foglio  •  14 Feb 2025
Kevin Durant cherishes return to Chase Center, but for All-Star Game: ‘This is my home’

Before the trade deadline, rumors were swirling the Phoenix camp suggesting that Kevin Durant was been lured to return to play for Golden State. However, reports then surfaced assuring that the veteran forward didn’t want to play again for the Warriors, at least not at this point in his career.  Even so, the 36-year-old is […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  14 Feb 2025
Bulls Have Lost An NBA-Worst 63% Of Their TV Viewership From Last Year

The Chicago Bulls rank dead last among the 30 NBA teams in year-over-year TV viewership growth at -63%, according to recent findings by the Sports Business Journal. Chicago Bulls Were Unable To Reach A Carriage Deal Between Chicago Sports Network, Comcast The Bulls’ drop in viewership could be because the team hasn’t won a playoff […]

James Foglio  •  14 Feb 2025
Pacers’ Jahlil Okafor returns and plays his first NBA game in 1,367 days

The last time Jahlil Okafor played an NBA game had been back in 2021, but 1,367 days later he finally got the chance with the Pacers, as the team gave him a 10-day contract after his impressive performances in Indiana’s G League affiliate squad. Nearly four years later, he played this Thursday against the Wizards.  […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  14 Feb 2025
Lakers’ Dalton Knecht recalls his trade drama ‘felt like a movie’

Just as the trade deadline was coming to a close, in the span of a week Dalton Knecht went from playing for the Lakers, joining the Hornets, and finally returning to Los Angeles after the deal that took him to Charlotte has rescinded. This past Wednesday, the rookie was seen wearing purple and gold again. […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  14 Feb 2025
Draymond Green calls new Warriors teammate Jimmy Butler a ‘franchise changer’

It seems as if the Warriors are going into the All-Star break with much more confidence that they did before the trade deadline, now that Jimmy Butler is at their side. Ever since he got traded, Golden State improved their mark to 3-1 as they defeated Houston 105-98 on Thursday at the Toyota Center.  “He’s […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  14 Feb 2025
Shaq Drops F-Bomb Live On Air: ‘We’re Getting Fired Anyway, Ernie, F—k It!’

Shaquille “Shaq” O’Neal unloaded an F-bomb while live on TNT’s “Inside the NBA” on Thursday night, but he wasn’t apologizing for it. In fact, he defended his comment in front of a live audience. Shaq Curses Twice Live On “Inside The NBA” Set “Inside the NBA” was held at Pier 48 in San Francisco ahead […]

James Foglio  •  14 Feb 2025
Hawks’ Dyson Daniels is a candidate for all-defensive first-team in 2024-25

Last offseason, the Hawks and Pelicans made a trade. Atlanta sent all-star guard Dejounte Murray to the Pelicans in exchange for players and picks. In that deal, they received 21-year-old Dyson Daniels.  He’s in his third professional season and his first with the Hawks. Daniels has elite length for his posistion and he’s one of […]

Zach Wolpin  •  14 Feb 2025
VIDEO: Watch Raptors furious at Tristan Thompson for dunking in final seconds

With four seconds remaining in the fourth quarter, Tristan Thompson took the ball and dunked it with a two-handed slam. This play generated a lot of displeasure around the Raptors team, as the Cavaliers were already winning by 21 points at the time, and Toronto wasn’t really defending at that point.  Once the match was […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  14 Feb 2025