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Fantasy Basketball: 10 bold predictions for the rest of the NBA season
Happy New Year, basketball fans! With 2025 here, here are 10 bold predictions for the rest of the NBA season. I usually focus on realistic outcomes, but with injuries and trade rumors creating so much…
Boston Celtics Consider Potential Trade for Jimmy Butler
This article looks at the possibility of a Jimmy Butler trade to the Boston Celtics, exploring how it could help on the court, the financial impacts, and the potential consequences for the Celtics’ future decisions.…
The Charlotte Hornets look to make trades to recover from recent challenges in Charlotte
The Charlotte Hornets had a tough time against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night. Cleveland, with a 31-5 record, dominated the Hornets’ big men in the first half of the game. Because of Charlotte’s struggles…
The Phoenix Suns, based in Phoenix, are battling injuries as the playoff race heats up
In the last seven weeks of the 2024-25 NBA season, the Phoenix Suns have been one of the worst teams in the league. Since November 13, the Suns have won only 6 out of 21…
Kings aim to maintain momentum under Doug Christie as they face the Warriors in Sacramento
The Golden State Warriors will face the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night in San Francisco, marking the first meeting of these teams since 2016 without Mike Brown coaching. Brown, who was fired as the Kings’…
The Miami Heat suspend Jimmy Butler for 7 games and plan to trade him
Jimmy Butler was the best player for the Miami Heat for five years and helped lead the team to two NBA Finals during his time there. He talked proudly about the city, the team, and…
Kawhi Leonard of the Clippers is now listed as questionable and may make his season debut against Atlanta
Kawhi Leonard seems ready to return to basketball. The Los Angeles Clippers updated Leonard’s status from out to questionable on their injury report Friday night, suggesting he could make his season debut on Saturday when…
Portland Trail Blazers’ playoff chances take a hit following recent defeats in Portland
In professional basketball, where wins and losses reflect not just the score but also a player’s strength and determination, Anfernee Simons of the Portland Trail Blazers is facing a serious mental struggle. As the Blazers…
New Orleans Pelicans face uphill battle for playoff spot due to injuries
With the New Orleans Pelicans’ season practically finished, the team’s management is now turning its attention to the future. The Pelicans are currently 5-28, the worst record in the NBA, with injuries being the main…
Memphis Grizzlies’ young stars excel in commanding victory against conference rival
Zach Edey being picked by the Memphis Grizzlies at #9 was considered a big surprise, especially since he won back-to-back National Player of the Year awards at Purdue. Though he hasn’t played as much as…
Boston Celtics strengthen their top spot in the Eastern Conference with crucial win
Is LeBron James’ hold over the Eastern Conference coming to an end? For the first time in eight years, James’ team is trailing a playoff series by two games. The team leading 2-0 in the…
The Cleveland Cavaliers dominate their conference rivals in a commanding performance
If you want to find accuracy, a good place to start is by looking at the best shooter of all time. “You’re as good as your record says you are,” Stephen Curry said. “So they’re…
The Phoenix Suns face injury challenges as they approach an important stretch of games
The Phoenix Suns are currently 15-17 and struggling with multiple injuries, raising concerns that this team, which had championship hopes, might miss the playoffs. Just a few months ago, in November, Suns legend and TNT…
The Miami Heat’s playoff chances depend on their star player’s return to peak performance
As the Miami Heat enter the new year, we have a clear sense of their strengths and challenges. With the team heading into 2025 as a near .500 squad, their chances of contending will depend…
Los Angeles Lakers are gearing up for consecutive games against the Atlanta Hawks in Los Angeles
LeBron James’ first back-to-back games since turning 40 will wrap up on Friday when the Los Angeles Lakers host the Atlanta Hawks. In Thursday’s 114-106 win over the Portland Trail Blazers, James showed he is…
Thunder and Knicks aim to extend win streaks in showdown in New York
The two hottest teams in the NBA will face each other Friday night when the New York Knicks play the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Knicks are on a nine-game winning streak, one of their longest…
Rockets look to showcase their growth against Celtics in Houston
The way the Houston Rockets won on Wednesday, with veteran guard Fred VanVleet missing 7 of 8 shots and scoring only five points, would have seemed impossible last season. But their 110-99 win over the…
Max Christie steps up as scorer to lead Lakers past Blazers in Los Angeles
LeBron James scored 38 points and had eight assists, while Max Christie added a career-high 28 points to help the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 114-106 on Thursday in Los Angeles. Austin…
Stephen Curry hits perfect 3-pointers as Warriors dominate 76ers in San Francisco
Stephen Curry made all eight of his 3-point attempts for the first time in his career, leading the Golden State Warriors to a 139-105 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night in San Francisco.…
Nets hold off Bucks’ fourth-quarter surge to win in Brooklyn
Cameron Johnson scored 26 points and Cam Thomas added 24 as the Brooklyn Nets held on to defeat the Milwaukee Bucks 113-110 on Thursday in Milwaukee, despite a strong fourth-quarter rally from the Bucks. The…
Thunder rally to extend streak with win over Clippers in Oklahoma City
The Oklahoma City Thunder extended their winning streak to 13 games, their longest since moving to Oklahoma City, with a 116-98 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder…
Jayson Tatum leads Celtics past Timberwolves in Boston
Jayson Tatum scored 33 points, grabbed eight rebounds, and recorded nine assists, helping the Boston Celtics hold off the Minnesota Timberwolves for a 118-115 victory on Thursday night in Minneapolis. Derrick White added 26 points,…