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Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry during the 2019 NBA Finals in Toronto, Ontario. (Image: Getty)

Warriors Injury Update: Steph Curry (Hand) Return Delayed

Golden State Warriors All-Star, Steph Curry, expected to return to the lineup on Sunday, but had a setback while recovering from a hand injury. Curry might return later this week or, possibly, this upcoming weekend. Curry played in the first four games of the season before he broke his left […]

Chicago Bulls rookie Coby White celebrates during a torrid shooting streak against the Washington Wizards. (Image: Getty)

Chicago Bulls Rookie Coby White Drops 33 Points in 3 Straight

No one has been able to stop Chicago Bulls rookie Coby White during his sizzling hot streak over the previous three games. White scored 33 points in back-to-back games over the weekend, before he exploded for a career-high 35 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder. White, 20, increased his scoring […]

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons during a game against the Boston Celtics. (Image: Porter Lambert/Getty)

Philly 76ers Lose Ben Simmons for Two Weeks (Lower Back)

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons will miss the next two weeks with a lower back injury. Simmons is experiencing numbness due to a nerve impingement, and the Sixers will evaluate his status in two weeks. If Simmons responds to rest and treatment, he’ll suit back up. There’s a loose timetable […]

Boston Celtics Marcus Smart guards LA Lakers star LeBron James during a game at TD Garden in Boston. (Image: Brian Babineau/Getty)

NBA Weekend: Nuggets/Thunder, Celtics/Lakers, Rockets/Jazz

Two of the best teams in the Western Conference square off when the Denver Nuggets (38-17) visit the Oklahoma City Thunder (33-22) on Friday evening. On Saturday, the Utah Jazz (36-18) and Houston Rockets (35-20) meet in a potential preview of a postseason series between the #4 and #5 seeds. […]

Miami Heat guard Jimmy Butler (left) and Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young during a game at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA.  (Image: Todd Kirkland/Getty)

Hotlanta: Trae Young Erupts for Career-High 50 Points (VIDEO)

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young became the fourth-youngest player to score 50 points in an NBA game when he put on an explosive performance in a 129-124 victory over the Miami Heat. The 50 points marks a career high for Young, who is only in his second NBA season. Young […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving playing at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. (Image: Corey Sipkin/NY Post)

Brooklyn Nets Injury Report: Kyrie Irving Out for Season (Shoulder)

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving will be shut down for the remainder of the season due to a shoulder injury. Irving, a six-time NBA All-Star, will undergo surgery and get ready for next season with Kevin Durant. Irving, 27, is a former #1 draft pick. The Cleveland Cavaliers selected Irving […]

Head coach John Beilein is out after only 54 games with the Cleveland Cavaliers. (Image: Jason Miller/Getty)

John Beilein Resigns, JB Bickerstaff New Coach of Cleveland Cavs

After 54 games, John Beilein resigned as head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cavs held the second-worst record in the league at 14-40, and Beilein struggled to relate to his squad. Assistant coach JB Bickerstaff was promoted to interim head coach. The Cavs have the fourth-lowest scoring offense in […]

Reggie Jackson, ex-guard with the Detroit Pistons, during a game at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI. (Image: Nelson Chenault/USA Today Sports)

Reggie Jackson to Sign with LA Clippers, Joins Best Bench in the NBA

Reggie Jackson secured a contract buy-out with the Detroit Pistons and, once he clears waivers, he’s expected to sign with the LA Clippers. The Clippers are looking to bolster their reserves with Jackson, creating what could become the best and deepest bench in the NBA. In nine NBA seasons, Jackson […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson hauls down a rebound against Oklahoma City at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, LA. (Image: Matthew Hinton/AP)

Zion Williamson Living Up to the Hype After 10 Games

It’s a small sample size for a very large man, but Zion Williamson has lived up to the hype after only 10 NBA games. Since making his rookie debut with the New Orleans Pelicans in late January, Williamson is averaging 22.1 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. Only Shaquille O’Neal […]

Fans are still stunned that Aaron Gordon vaulted over Tacko Fall and still didn't win the NBA's Dunk Contest. (Image: Jonathan Daniel/Getty)

NBA All-Star Ratings Improve with Tacko-Sized Dunks, New Format

The NBA’s All-Star weekend ratings improved across the board, fueled by an entertaining — if controversial — Slam Dunk Contest, and a dramatic new game format. The ratings turnaround was a “must win” for the league, which is struggling with sagging revenues and ratings. Saturday night’s Slam Dunk Contest voting […]

Without legalized sports betting in Massachusetts, the Celtics settled for a daily fanstasy sports deal with DraftKings. (Imate: Chris Elise?Getty)

NBA Franchises and XFL Forge New Sports Betting Partnerships

Three NBA franchises and the XFL all announced new partnerships last week, continuing the hookup frenzy between major sports leagues and the sports betting industry. The Indiana Pacers, Philadelphia 76ers, and Boston Celtics all signed deals with DraftKings, while the XFL and The Action Network inked a content deal. Once […]

The Denver Nuggets dynamic duo, Jamal Murray (27) and Nikola Jokic, during a game at Pepsi Center in Denver, CO. (Image: Joe Camporeale/USA Today Sports)

NBA Value Plays: Denver Nuggets, Miami Heat and Toronto Raptors

The Los Angeles Lakers, Milwaukee Bucks, and Los Angeles Clippers are the three consensus co-favorites to win the 2020 NBA championship. The front runners distanced themselves from the “chase pack” that’s seven teams deep. The chase pack offers up tremendous value if you think the front runners will fail to […]

Milwaukee Bucks star, Giannis Antetokounmpo, celebrates a three-pointer against the Cleveland Cavs in Milwaukee, WI. (Image: Morry Gash/AP)

Milwaukee Bucks New 2020 NBA Title Favorites at All-Star Break

Before the start of the NBA All-Star break, oddsmakers at William Hill adjusted the 2020 NBA championship odds to make the Milwaukee Bucks the new favorite at 5/2 odds. Giannis “Greek Freak” Antetokounmpo and the Bucks were previously lumped with the LA Lakers and LA Clippers as three-way co-favorites at […]