There might not be a stranger, more mind-twisting storyline in the NBA this season than this: The Oklahoma City Thunder have benched Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the fourth quarter of their last 10 games… and somehow went 12–1 without Jalen Williams. Read that again. Benching your franchise superstar — a reigning MVP, the league’s most automatic… Continue reading
It’s official — the Chicago Bulls are shocking everyone this season. Through 10 games, the Chicago Bulls sit at 6-4, a far cry from their sluggish 4-6 start last year. And it’s not just about the record — it’s about the vibe. This group looks hungry, connected, and more confident than they’ve been in years…. Continue reading
THE MAVS FINALLY FIRE NICO HARRISON!!! It’s official: the Dallas Mavericks are firing general manager Nico Harrison, ending one of the most chaotic and questionable front office runs in recent NBA memory, but Nico Harrison is GONE. From the outside, the Mavs’ downfall looks like a slow-motion car crash that everyone saw coming. Inside? It’s… Continue reading
Detroit’s winning streak lives on — and Cade Cunningham is the reason, chaos and all. Cade Cunningham exploded for 46 points, 12 rebounds, 11 assists, 5 steals, and 2 blocks in a wild 137–135 OT win over the Wizards.But here’s the stat that has the entire NBA talking: 14-for-45 shooting. That’s 31.1% from the field… Continue reading
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Mac McClung’s story feels like a basketball loop — the same heartbreak on repeat. Just days after earning his long-awaited standard NBA contract with the Indiana Pacers, the three-time dunk contest champion has been waived again. The Pacers are now signing veteran Monte Morris, leaving Mac McClung without a team once more. It’s a tough… Continue reading
In the 2025 NBA Season, scoring is the NAME of the Game. Scoring is at an all-time high in the NBA — and this season’s leaderboard looks like something out of a video game. Five players are averaging over 31 points per game, a feat we haven’t seen in decades. From Tyrese Maxey’s breakout explosion… Continue reading
An NBA Injury is always something no-one likes to see, but it happens all the time. The NBA season is heating up — but it’s also the time when injury, comebacks, and surprise signings start shaping the standings. From Zion Williamson’s latest setback to Darius Garland’s long-awaited return, here’s a full breakdown of what’s happening… Continue reading
Dylan Harper was cooking this year, but, that was also his downfall. At 5–1, they sit second in the Western Conference, right behind the Oklahoma City Thunder — a statement few would’ve believed a month ago. But as the wins pile up, so do the injuries. The Spurs’ young roster just got hit with another… Continue reading
In a scene that mixed athletic intensity with WWE-style bravado, Joel Embiid has once again found himself under the league microscope. When the NBA announced a $50,000 fine for his “lewd gesture” during a game against the Boston Celtics, it set off debate over personality, expression, and the fine line between celebration and violation. The… Continue reading
We’re barely a week into the 2025-26 NBA season… and the drama meter is already maxed out. Between the Hawks losing their floor general and the Grizzlies benching their franchise star, it feels like the league couldn’t wait to remind us — it’s never just about the NBA. Let’s unpack everything going on, what it… Continue reading
NBA Injuries is a terrible thing, and we have a ton of them today. The 2025-26 NBA season opened with more than the usual buzz of fresh starts and stat chases. It also arrived with a wave of injuries headlines that would make any contender pause. For franchises already under pressure, these aren’t just lineup… Continue reading