There’s a debate to be had about the NBA’s ring culture. Some spoilsports say it spoils the sport. They’ll argue that the emphasis on championship pursuits causes fans to lose sight of the forest for the trees. A season should be measured in increments. Winning five more games than expected is worth celebration. Beating a […]
From The Dream Shake
| about 1 month ago
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It’s a bit shocking to see a 25-year-old on a freshman recruiting visit, but here we are in 2026. Former NBA G-Leaguer and international journeyman Kyree Walker took an official visit to Maryland men’s basketball Wednesday as he looks to embark on his NCAA basketball path. The visit comes nearly nine years after his first […]
From Testudo Times
| about 1 month ago
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Good morning, it’s Friday, February 13th. The Cleveland Cavaliers are 32-21 and are off until next Thursday. For now, enjoy the All-Star break, and maybe watch a Friday the 13th movie tonight to honor the holiday. I’d recommend part four or part six. Since there are no games on tonight, we’ll instead focus on the […]
From Fear The Sword
| about 1 month ago
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This may just be the feel-good moment to kick off All-Star Weekend: On Thursday night as OKC faced the Milwaukee Bucks, Nikola Topic made his NBA debut. Topic, the 12th pick in the 2024 NBA draft, missed all of last season because of a knee injury. Before the 2025-2026 season started, he was diagnosed with […]
From Pounding The Rock
| about 1 month ago
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LOS ANGELES — The Lakers defeating a Mavericks team that sits 16 games under .500 wouldn’t typically be a feat to cheer about. However, given that LA was playing without their starting center Deandre Ayton and their superstar Luka Dončić, the result was harder to achieve than the standings indicate. Luckily, the Lakers have LeBron James. […]
From Silver Screen and Roll
| about 1 month ago
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LeBron James and the Lakers haven’t always been a match made in heaven. A generation of Kobe Bryant fans who viewed LeBron as the rival were now watching him suit up in purple and gold and forced to reckon with it. Things haven’t been seamless for his time in Los Angeles, but it hasn’t stopped […]
From Silver Screen and Roll
| about 1 month ago
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February sees Michael Jordan, His Airness himself, turn 63. Not only he is widely considered the greatest basketball player of all time, but the debates about who could actually be on his level, a potential rival for the G.O.A.T. status, are actually pretty laughable. (Lebron James may be the scoring king, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, but […]
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From The Bank
| about 1 month ago
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The NFL, a schedule filled with triumph and heartbreak, sees a new champion crowned each February. Yet, as of 2024, there are twelve teams that have yet to claim a Super Bowl title. Their stories, filled with near misses and dashed hopes, add their own unique chapter to the ever-growing tale of the league. Each […]
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From The Bank
| about 1 month ago
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At the intersection of futility and ethical tanking, there you’ll find the 2025-26 Dallas Mavericks (19-35). The Mavericks dropped their ninth straight loss on Thursday, this time to the Los Angeles Lakers (33-21) at Crypto.com Arena, 124-104. Dallas’ nine-game losing streak is now the franchise’s longest since the Mavs dropped 14 straight in the 1998-99 […]
From Mavs Moneyball
| about 1 month ago
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The Dallas Mavericks took on the Los Angeles Lakers in their last game before breaking for All-Star weekend. Both teams were missing star players (Cooper Flagg and Luka Doncic), but it was the Lakers who served up the Mavs a 124-104 loss. Let’s get to the grades! Brandon Williams: B+ 17 PTS / 5 REB […]
From Mavs Moneyball
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According to Tony Jones, who was on local Utah Radio, Sam Presti is the cause behind all of the problems and scrutiny of the Utah Jazz in hopes of getting the Thunder the Jazz’s top-8 protected pick. The frustrating part is that it did work in a few ways. The NBA has already fined the Utah […]
From SLC Dunk
| about 1 month ago
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The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Dallas Mavericks 124-104 on Thursday at Crypto.com Arena behind a vintage effort from LeBron James. It was the Mavs’ final game before the All-Star break, and they didn’t exactly go out with a bang. The game in LA was lacking a certain amount of star power with both Cooper […]
From Mavs Moneyball
| about 1 month ago
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A strong third quarter and a triple-double from LeBron James saw the Lakers head into the All-Star break on a high with a comfortable 124-104 win over the Mavs on Thursday. LA won the third period 32-19 and the second half 60-41, blowing the game open and putting away a Dallas team all-too-happy to lose. […]
From Silver Screen and Roll
| about 1 month ago
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After a feisty and generally entertaining 48 minutes of basketball, the Utah Jazz ultimately fell to the Portland Trailblazers, 119-135. But hey! This loss with zero minutes of Lauri Markkanen will allow us to dodge the $500,000 anti-tank hammer viciously swung down on the… win with 25 minutes of Lauri Markkanen. Adds up. Brice Sensabaugh […]
From SLC Dunk
| about 1 month ago
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The Jazz lose a sloppy game 135-119 to the Portland Trail Blazers. Svi kept it close in the 4th quarter for a while, but Portland proved to be too good, and cruised to a comfortable win. Ace Bailey – B Bailey had a ridiculous dunk tonight, where he faked a shot, lobbed it off the […]
From SLC Dunk
| about 1 month ago
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The Portland Trail Blazers started a new winning streak in NBA action tonight, outplaying the Utah Jazz 135-119. Crafty Jrue Holiday led the way with 31 points in a masterful performance to negate the 28 points from Utah’s Brice Sensabaugh. The Blazers are heading into the All-Star break with four wins in their last five […]
From Blazer's Edge
| about 1 month ago
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Adam Silver fined the Utah Jazz $500,000 today for decisions prioritizing draft position over winning. Adam Silver’s full statement states, “Overt behavior like this that prioritizes draft position over winning undermines the foundation of NBA competition, and we will respond accordingly to any further actions that compromise the integrity of our games.” It’s interesting that […]
From SLC Dunk
| about 1 month ago
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The Portland Trail Blazers took down the Utah Jazz 135-119 in the final game before the All-Star break. After taking a massive third quarter lead, the Blazers were unable to fully put the Jazz away, allowing them to make it a close game deep into the fourth quarter. However, timely baskets from Jrue Holiday, Jerami […]
From Blazer's Edge
| about 1 month ago
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The NBA announced that Ace Bailey will be added to the Rising Stars game over All-Star Weekend. Bailey has been selected to replace Cooper Flagg who is out with a foot sprain. It’s a big honor for Bailey, who deserved a right to be on the team before the injury to Flagg. For the season, […]
From SLC Dunk
| about 1 month ago
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Check out the 14th episode of the 2025-26 season from Free Ira Brown! Support the show at patreon.com/freeirabrown. Arden Cravalho is a Gonzaga University graduate from the Bay Area… Follow him on X @a_cravalho
From The Slipper Still Fits
| about 1 month ago
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The Portland Trail Blazers and Utah Jazz are entering the second half in Salt Lake City. That means so is tonight’s Gameday Thread! Here’s the basic info on the game if you missed it: Portland Trail Blazers (26-29) at Utah Jazz – (18-37) Thur. Feb 12 – 6:00pm Pacific How to watch via antenna or […]
From Blazer's Edge
| about 1 month ago
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The Milwaukee Bucks just keep on surprising, beating the (admittedly bruised) Oklahoma City Thunder 110-93. Ousmane Dieng led the Bucks with 19 points, six assists, 11 rebounds, and four blocks! That said, Milwaukee had seven guys reach double digits, which is amazing. Isaiah Joe was probably the Thunder’s best player, dropping 17 points. Also, a […]
From Brew Hoop
| about 1 month ago
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The Dallas Mavericks (19-34) head further West, this time to play the Los Angeles Lakers (32-21). The Mavericks have lost eight in a row, a streak that started by a loss to these Los Angeles Lakers a few weeks back. Dallas fell most recently to the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night. Los Angeles is looking […]
From Mavs Moneyball
| about 1 month ago
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The Dallas Mavericks (19-34) head further West, this time to play the Los Angeles Lakers (32-21). The Mavericks have lost eight in a row, a streak that started by a loss to these Los Angeles Lakers a few weeks back. Dallas fell most recently to the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night. Los Angeles is looking […]
From Mavs Moneyball
| about 1 month ago
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According to Chris Haynes, Jaren Jackson Jr. is likely to miss the remainder of the season to have surgery on his left knee. Haynes mentions that he is having the surgery to ensure his longterm health after a localized PVNS growth was discovered post trade. So what’s a PVNS growth? It sounds like it’s a […]
From SLC Dunk
| about 1 month ago
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