Charles Barkley says the way the Sixers handle Embiid’s situation is pure ‘stupidity’

One of the biggest surprises of the season’s openers for this 2024-25 NBA year was Joel Embiid’s absence. Yes, it is well known that the player constantly falls to injury, but no one really understood the gravity of his current situation. This is one of the reasons why Charles Barkley is already speaking his mind […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  25 Oct 2024
Giannis explains why Jaylen Brown is his pick for current best NBA player

Giannis Antetokounmpo could’ve said so many names when asked about the current best player in the NBA, I don’t know, maybe three-time MVP Nikola Jokic? Mavericks star Luka Doncic? But no, the Bucks forward strongly believes that Jaylen Brown should hold this title, even though Boston’s All-Star has never received an MVP vote. In an […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  25 Oct 2024
Paolo Banchero Shines in Orlando’s First Game of the Season

The Orlando Magic are coming into the new year with high aspirations. They did not disappoint in their season debut against their division rivals, the Miami Heat. The Magic won by a final score of 116-97 behind a strong performance by their superstar, Paolo Banchero. Banchero showed he is one of the up-and-coming faces of […]

Mathew Huff  •  24 Oct 2024
Pacers Center James Wiseman Suffers Torn Achilles

Indiana Pacers center James Wiseman has suffered a torn left Achilles tendon, sources informed ESPN’s Shams Charania on Thursday. The Pacers and Wiseman are working together to determine treatment options. Wiseman, 23, suffered the injury in Indiana’s 105-109 season-opening win at the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night. The 7-footer had agreed on a two-year contract […]

James Foglio  •  24 Oct 2024
Ty Lue says James Harden will need to ‘be special’ for Clippers until Kawhi returns

The clock was ticking last night with only seconds remaining at the new Intuit Dome, and James Harden the ball in his hands. As they were down by three, all The Beard could really aspire was to shoot from range, but rival Grayson Allen knocked the ball away and sealed Phoenix’s 116-113 win in California.  […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  24 Oct 2024
Brandin Podziemski’s +34 Plus/Minus Tied For 4th Best in NBA Game With 0 Points

Golden State Warriors reserve guard Brandin Podziemski recorded a plus/minus of +34 in Wednesday night’s 139-104 blowout win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski tied Voshon Lenard for the fourth-best 0-point plus/minus Podziemski, 21, ended his outing with the fourth-best plus/minus in a single NBA game where a player recorded […]

James Foglio  •  24 Oct 2024
After coaching debut JJ Redick already has a ‘dead serious’ request for the NBA

JJ Redick finally confronted his first-official NBA match as head coach and proved to be worthy of the opportunity, leading his team to victory over the Timberwolves. Despite winning the season opener, the 40-year-old already has a very specific request for the NBA that might even sound absurd to many.  Have you ever thought that […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  24 Oct 2024
Pelicans’ Dejounte Murray Fractures Left Hand in Season Opener

New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray sustained a fractured left hand in Wednesday night’s season-opening 123-111 victory over the Chicago Bulls, according to multiple reports. MRI tests confirmed the injury to the eight-year veteran. Murray, 28, ended his night with 14 points, 10 assists, and eight rebounds in his debut for New Orleans. He was […]

James Foglio  •  24 Oct 2024
NBA to Investigate 76ers Over Joel Embiid’s Player Participation

The NBA is expected to launch an investigation later this week into the Philadelphia 76ers concerning the player participation of seven-time All-Star center Joel Embiid, sources informed ESPN’s Shams Charania on Wednesday. Philadelphia 76ers ruled Joel Embiid out for the first three games of the season for left knee injury management Joel Embiid, 30, didn’t […]

James Foglio  •  23 Oct 2024