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Is LaMelo Ball Playing Tonight? Bucks vs Hornets Latest Injury Report (Dec 29)

Find out whether star guard LaMelo Ball will suit up for Monday's game between the Charlotte Hornets and the Milwaukee Bucks.
NBA: Cleveland Cavaliers at Charlotte Hornets

Is Giannis Antetokounmpo Playing Tonight? Hornets vs Bucks Latest Injury Report (Dec 29)

Find out everything you need to know about Giannis Antetokounmpo's injury ahead of Milwaukee's highly anticipated clash against Charlotte.
Giannis Antetokounmpo

Blockbuster LeBron James Trade Proposal Sends $110M Warriors Star to Lakers

An NBA insider has proposed a earth shattering trade for the Warriors, sending LeBron James to San Francisco in exchange for a Dubs favorite.
LeBron James

Draymond Green Explains What Cooper Flagg Needs to Reach Kevin Durant’s Level

Warriors veteran Draymond Green draws comparisons between Mavs rookie Cooper Flagg and NBA stalwart Kevin Durant.
Cooper Flagg, Kevin Durant, Draymond Green

Marquette Breaks Silence on Locker Room Altercation Claims After Zaide Lowery’s Career Announcement

Learn what the Marquette Golden Eagles have said regarding the rumours of an altercation featuring former guard Zaide Lowery.
NCAA Basketball: Marquette at Georgetown

Draymond Green Warns JJ Redick As Lakers HC’s Frustration With LeBron James, Luka Doncic & Co. Mounts

Draymond Green feels the Lakers aren't getting the message JJ Redick has tried to send with his furious press game conferences.
JJ Redick, LeBron James, Draymond Green

Luka Doncic Reveals LeBron James Was Excluded From Private JJ Redick Meeting on Lakers’ Changes

Luka Doncic has revealed how a secret meeting with head coach JJ Redick, without LeBron James, inspired his stellar performance on Sunday.
LeBron James, JJ Redick, and Luka Doncic

Kawhi Leonard Admits Clippers ‘Selfish’ Demand After James Harden’s 55-Point Confession

After the first 50-point game of his career, Clippers' Kawhi Leonard explains his ongoing "evolution" to pick the team out of trouble
Kawhi Leonard and James Harden

NBA Legend Offers Jonathan Kuminga Escape Route—but It Could Deepen Warriors’ Troubles

Paul Pierce believes the Warriors could end their Jonathan Kuminga conundrum with one ground shaking deal - but there's risks attached
Jonathan Kuminga

LeBron James Explains How JJ Redick’s Private Meeting Helped Lakers Improve vs Kings

Following the Lakers' convincing win over the Kings, LeBron James admits JJ Redick's "uncomfortable" meeting made an impact.

“If the Season Ended Today”: NBA Insiders Debate Kon Knueppel, Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper’s Rookie of the Year Credentials, Praise 2025 Draft Class (Exclusive)

Mark Medina of EssentiallySports exclusively spoke to NBA insiders about Kon Knueppel, Cooper Flagg and other Rookie of the Year prospects.
Victor Wembanyama, Dylan Harper, Kon Knueppel

Luka Doncic’s Simple Confession on LeBron James Relationship Leaves Reporter in Splits

Luka Doncic gave a one-word response to a question about his LeBron James relationship leaving reporter in solits
Luka Doncic, LeBron James

Analyst Defends Mark Williams After NBA Announces Punishment For Jose Alvarado & Suns Center

A Phoenix Suns veteran came to Mark Williams' defense after the NBA announced consequences for the scuffle in the Pelicans game.
Jose Alvarado, Mark Williams

Dennis Schroder Praised for Threatening Luka Doncic Despite Loss vs Lakers

Despite Luka Doncic leading on the night, Dennis Schroder received praise for his actions against the Lakers.

JJ Redick Reveals LeBron James’ 4th Quarter Decision For Luka Doncic Changed Lakers’ Game Plan

JJ Redick reveals a big push from LeBron James helped him enforce a radical change regarding Luka Doncic's minutes.
LeBron James, JJ Redick, and Luka Doncic

Most Viral Moments in NBA 2025 ft. Nikola Jokic & Victor Wembanyama

Let's look at the most viral NBA moments of the year by EssentiallySports, featuring Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic & Victor Wembanyama.
Victor Wembanyama and Nikola Jokic

What Did Dennis Schroder Say to Luka Doncic? Kings Star’s NSFW Words vs Lakers Revealed

Details about the verbal altercation between Dennis Schroder and Luka Doncic during the Saturday Lakers vs Kings game

Fans Drop Brutal Truth After Hawks Make Zaccharie Risacher Trade Decision

Zaccharie Risacher doesn't get the fans' approval as the Atlanta Hawks send a clear message for their 2024 #1 draft pick.
Zaccharie Risacher

Fan Debate Ensues After Russell Westbrook Gets Heckling Fan Ejected in Lakers-Kings

The Internet is divided over Russell Westbrook's last second reaction to a heckling fan during loss to Lakers.
NBA: Golden State Warriors at Sacramento Kings

Shaquille O’Neal Sends Message To 7ft 3 Police Recruit Days After Chief Promotion

Shaquille O'Neal stepped in for a young aspiring police officer who faced the same struggles as himself.
Shaquille O’Neal

What Is TyTy Washington Jr.’s Ethnicity, Religion, and Nationality? Exploring His Family Roots and Background

Exploring family, ethnicity, nationality, religion and more about TyTy Washington Jr. who signed a two-way contract with the Clippers
Tyty Washington

Cori Close Exposes Media Blind Spot as UCLA’s Top-25 Win Slips by Unnoticed

UCLA boss Cori Close has heavily criticized the media for not showing at their ranked match up against Ohio State.
cori close

Kim Mulkey Flags One Big Unknown For LSU Ahead Of SEC Tip-Off

Kim Mulkey and LSU are off to a dream start but the coach has pointed a major problem that she will need to work around.
NCAA Womens Basketball: Louisiana State at Florida

Coach Jan Jensen Sets Record Straight On Emely Rodriguez After Iowa’s Win vs. Penn State

Jan Jensen has announced an important development in Emely Rodriguez's return to the team which comes with a caveat.
Jan Jensen, Emely Rodriguez

Fans Pick Up on Draymond Green’s Message to Scottie Barnes Before Flipping Off at Him

NBA fans flooded social media reacting to Draymond Green taunting Scottie Barnes after hitting an open 3-pointer.
Scottie Barnes Draymond Green

Tessa Johnson’s Latest Career Announcement Has Nothing To Do With The WNBA

Tessa Johnson is impressing for the Gamecocks but she has announced a major development in her academic career.
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