Stephen A. Smith thinks OKC are headed for first NBA Finals since 2012

Stephen A. Smith is backing the Oklahoma City Thunder to erode a 13-year long absence from the NBA Finals and win the Western Conference in 2025.  As we speak, the Thunder are sitting pretty at the top of their conference – three games ahead of the Memphis Grizzlies in second – and as per the […]

Joe Lyons  •  18 Dec 2024
Pelicans Trade Rumors: Brandon Ingram Is On Nuggets’ Radar As Top Deadline Target

In their first 27 games of the 2024-25 season, the Pelicans are 5-22. The team is 1-9 in their last 10 and has the last four in a row. Injuries are a massive reason why New Orleans has started incredibly slow. Several key players have missed time due to injury. Zio Williamson has played in […]

Zach Wolpin  •  18 Dec 2024
Jontay Porter to be sentenced on criminal charges this Wednesday

Sources around the NBA have announced that this Wednesday will finally be the day that Jontay Porter will be sentenced for participating in an illegal scheme of gambling while playing for the Raptors last season. An expert in gaming law expects the former player to serve a prison term and other punishments.  The athlete’s sentencing […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  18 Dec 2024
Kevin Durant criticizes new All-Star Game format: ‘I absolutely hate it’

The NBA had been speculating about changing the All-Star Game format all-year long and finally announced some modifications this week. As per usual, the league’s pronouncement came with criticism from fans, experts and players alike, as altering tradition most of the time comes with resistance.  One of the most outspoken basketball stars has always been […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  18 Dec 2024
Victor Wembanyama Will Not Sacrifice France National Team For NBA Career

Playing in the NBA full time and also competing in international tournaments can be a challenging career, but Victor Wembanyama refuses to ever sacrifice France for the league. Wembanyama Focused On France Victor Wembanyama is already one of the biggest superstars in the NBA after just one year in the league, but his physically demanding […]

Oliver Taliku  •  18 Dec 2024
Giannis Antetokounmpo Promised NBA Cup Win to Two-Way Player Liam Robbins So He Could Buy a House

Giannis Antetokounmpo has revealed he made a promise to Liam Robbins, who is on a two-way contract with the Bucks, before their NBA Cup victory on Tuesday night. Giannis Reveals NBA Cup Promise He Made to Bucks Teammate Liam Robbins The Milwaukee Bucks recovered from a difficult start to clinch the second annual NBA Cup […]

Charlie Rhodes  •  18 Dec 2024
Denver Nuggets eyeing trade for Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine

The Denver Nuggets are looking to increase the talent around Nikola Jokic and their eyes are reportedly set on Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine. Nuggets hold ‘significant’ interest in former All-Star LaVine, 29 That’s according to The Athletic, who reported Denver are putting ‘significant focus’ into acquiring him by the trade deadline at the start […]

Joe Lyons  •  18 Dec 2024
Adam Silver Not Concerned By Dip In NBA TV Ratings As Interest Continues To Grow Across The Board

Despite a slight dip in NBA TV ratings this year, commissioner Adam Silver isn’t concerned with new plans for the league coming soon as interest continues to grow. Adam Silver Not Worried By Dip In Ratings NBA commissioner Adam Silver spoke this week about some new changes to the league that are coming up, as […]

Oliver Taliku  •  18 Dec 2024
Dennis Schroder Hoping To Bring ‘Leadership’ To Warriors After Completing Trade From The Nets

Dennis Schroder was traded to the Warriors this week by the Nets and after practicing with his new teammates for the first time, the German seemed excited by his new challenge. Schroder Relishing Warriors Opportunity On Tuesday afternoon Dennis Schroder made his first appearance in Warriors practice, meeting the likes of Steph Curry and Draymond […]

Oliver Taliku  •  18 Dec 2024