The Cleveland Cavaliers have struggled ever since the All-Star break, which is why multiple analysts have started to cut them from their chances of reaching the NBA Finals this year. The Boston Celtics, on the other hand, are on the verge of capturing the East's no. 1 spot for the first time in 6 years.
The New Orleans Pelicans' chances of reaching the playoffs this season has just gotten slimmer after all-star DeMarcus Cousins has succumbed to an ankle injury. Cousins will not play in the team's next few games and will be closely examined in the next few days.
Derrick Rose talks to the media on Wednesday about the upcoming summer, where he will become a free agent for the very first time in his career. Rose made it clear that wherever he will go, he will prioritize on winning over money.
The Sacramento Kings will play the Golden State Warriors for the final time this season at Oracle Arena. The Warriors are the heavy favorites to win this matchup. The Kings, on the other hand, badly need this win in order to keep their playoff hopes alive.
The Atlanta Hawks will play their next game against the Milwaukee Bucks without their all-star forward Paul Millsap due to knee stiffness. The Hawks are currently 0-6 without Millsap in the lineup and are in danger of losing the 5th spot to the Bucks should they lose to them on Friday.
The Philadelphia 76ers have just announced that center Joel Embiid will go through surgery sometime in the following days, and added that a proper timetable for the big man's return will be announced right after surgery is complete.
After his impressive string with the team, the Los Angeles Lakers have officially announced that they have agreed to sign rookie player and LA-native David Nwaba to a multi-year contract. Nwaba has been an energy guy for the Lakers and his energizing plays have been very contagious for the team.
After the outspoken father of UCLA's Lonzo Ball, LaVar Ball criticized LeBron James, son, the Cavaliers superstar did not hold anything back towards retaliation and warning Ball to keep his kid and his family out of his mouth.
After NBA Commissioner Adam Silver issues a memo to every team in the league regarding the topic of sitting out players to rest from games, Cavs' star LeBron James expresses his take on the issue, saying that any topic gets talked about a lot more whenever he's involved.
The Boston Celtics and the Washington Wizards have emerged to be one of the league's most heated rivalry this season. Many fans are wondering what started it all. Here's a brief history of the two teams engagements, dating back to last season.
The Minnesota Timberwolves have announced the team has officially signed forward Omri Casspi. Casspi was recently waived by the New Orleans Pelicans. Casspi will be adding some frontcourt depth for a young and talented Timberwolves team.
The Boston Celtics announced star point guard Isaiah Thomas will be playing tonight versus the Washington Wizards. Thomas missed two road games due to a knee bruise. He is needed after the Celtics split the two game where he was sidelined and are currently ahead of Washington by only 1.5 games.
The Atlanta Hawks are going to play their next road games without players Paul Millsap (knee tightness) and Kent Bazemore (knee bone bruise). Both players have succumbed to injuries that will require immediate absence from the team in order to fully recover.
The NBA has just announced they have fined the three players who were involved in the scuffle during the Milwaukee Bucks - Los Angeles Lakers game. Bucks Center Greg Monroe and Lakers guard Nick Young and D'Angelo Russell has been fined $35,000, $25,000, and $15,000 respectively.
The Phoenix Suns has been plagued will multiple injuries to some of their key players. Just recently, guard Devin Booker will also be sitting out in the team's next game versus the Detroit Pistons due to a sore ankle. The team is now deciding whether to sit Booker for a couple of games or shut him down completely.
The New Orleans Pelicans have announced that all-star center DeMarcus Cousins will return to the lineup after missing just one game due to a sore knee and rib bruise. The Pelicans will be playing the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight.
Dwyane Wade's seasons is reportedly over early due to a fractured elbow. Wade broke his elbow during the Bulls loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, where Wade collided with Grizzlies player Zac Randolph. Wade is now considering whether he will opt out or remain with the team next season.
With the team out of the Playoff picture, the Phoenix suns have decided to shut down point guard Eric Bledsoe for the remainder of the season. This move has a double purpose, which is to rest Bledsoe, who has been playing with knee soreness, as well as giving younger players the opportunity of some added minutes.
Pelicans Center DeMarcus Cousins has just picked up his 19th technical foul of the season. He is currently leading the league in technical fouls called and is on the verge of yet another 1-game suspension; he already had two one-game suspensions this season.
Lou Williams has been struggling the past couple of games, where he wasn't able to buy a shot and score effectively. That has changed in the Rocket's recent game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Williams re-discovered his shooting touch and helped the team win with 30 points and seven assists.
The San Antonio Spurs are very glad to announce that star power forward LaMarcus Aldridge has been cleared to return to basketball activities, after being sidelined for two games after being diagnosed with a certain heart condition. He will be playing in the Spurs' next game versus Portland.
