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Should the NBA be worried about Victor Wembanyama's future? | Breakfast Ball

Should the NBA be worried about Victor Wembanyama's future? | Breakfast Ball

Victor Wembanyama will miss the rest of the 2024/25 NBA season due to a blood clot in his shoulder. Craig Carton, Danny Parkins, and Mark Schlereth address the injury and why it should cause concern. ... Continue Reading
2025 NBA Play-In Tournament: Bracket, schedule, standings, rules

2025 NBA Play-In Tournament: Bracket, schedule, standings, rules

Here's everything you need to know about the 2025 NBA play-in tournament. ... Continue Reading
Ja Morant: No comment on report that group allegedly burglarized his home

Ja Morant: No comment on report that group allegedly burglarized his home

Ja Morant isn't talking about a published report that says he's the Memphis player whose home was recently burglarized by an organized group. ... Continue Reading
LaVar Ball, father of LaMelo and Lonzo, undergoes foot amputation due to health issue

LaVar Ball, father of LaMelo and Lonzo, undergoes foot amputation due to health issue

LaVar Ball, father of Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball and Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball, reportedly had his right foot amputated due to a “serious medical issue." ... Continue Reading
Luka Dončić is Under Duress post-NBA All-Star Weekend | First Things First

Luka Dončić is Under Duress post-NBA All-Star Weekend | First Things First

Chris Broussard unveils his BUD list post-NBA All-Star Weekend, including Luka Dončić's return, along with why Kevin Durant and Ja Morant are Under Duress. ... Continue Reading
Anthony Davis will miss at least 2 more weeks with groin injury, but is making 'good progress'

Anthony Davis will miss at least 2 more weeks with groin injury, but is making 'good progress'

Anthony Davis will be sidelined at least two more weeks with the groin injury sustained in his Dallas debut, while the Mavericks say their star forward is making good progress in his recovery. ... Continue Reading
Did getting traded impact Luka Doncic’s ability? | First Things First

Did getting traded impact Luka Doncic’s ability? | First Things First

Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, and Greg Jennings discuss the Los Angeles Lakers losing to the Charlotte Hornets, and LeBron James talking the final shot instead of Luka Doncic. He says that Doncic was impacted by the trade from the Dallas Mavericks, and that his ability has been impacted. ... Continue Reading
Victor Wembanyama to miss rest of 2024/25 season with shoulder injury | First Things First

Victor Wembanyama to miss rest of 2024/25 season with shoulder injury | First Things First

Victor Wembanyama will miss the rest of the 2024/25 season due to a shoulder injury. Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, and Greg Jennings discuss the impact of this injury and what it means for Wemby and the Spurs’ future. ... Continue Reading
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama expected to miss remainder of season with blood clot in right shoulder

Spurs' Victor Wembanyama expected to miss remainder of season with blood clot in right shoulder

Victor Wembanyama's season is likely over as the Spurs star was diagnosed with a blood clot in his right shoulder on Thursday. ... Continue Reading
Mark Williams doesn't buy Lakers' reason for rescinded trade: 'They had second thoughts'

Mark Williams doesn't buy Lakers' reason for rescinded trade: 'They had second thoughts'

Mark Williams spoke to FOX Sports about the Lakers rescinding a trade that would've brought him to Los Angeles. ... Continue Reading
2024-25 NBA award odds: Jackson Jr. favored for DPOY after Wemby injury news

2024-25 NBA award odds: Jackson Jr. favored for DPOY after Wemby injury news

Check out the odds for the six NBA awards not named MVP, including a major shakeup on the DPOY oddsboard. ... Continue Reading
Bucks' Bobby Portis suspended 25 games for violating NBA's anti-drug policy

Bucks' Bobby Portis suspended 25 games for violating NBA's anti-drug policy

The NBA has suspended Bucks big man Bobby Portis Jr. for 25 games without pay because he tested positive for the painkiller Tramadol, a violation of the league's anti-drug program. ... Continue Reading
2024-25 NBA odds: When will Steph Curry make his 4,000th 3?

2024-25 NBA odds: When will Steph Curry make his 4,000th 3?

Yes, that stat sounds made up, but it's not — Curry is on the cusp of 4,000. When will he achieve the feat? Check out the odds. ... Continue Reading
Denver Nuggets MVP Nikola Jokic turns 30; his elite NBA career by the numbers

Denver Nuggets MVP Nikola Jokic turns 30; his elite NBA career by the numbers

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic turned 30 on Wednesday. Here's his incredible NBA career by the numbers. ... Continue Reading
7 charged in burglary ring that struck Patrick Mahomes, Joe Burrow, other star homes

7 charged in burglary ring that struck Patrick Mahomes, Joe Burrow, other star homes

Seven men have been charged in Florida federal court with allegedly orchestrating burglaries at the homes of prominent athletes. ... Continue Reading
Victor Wembanyama tops The Athletic player poll as NBA’s best in 5 years – Is he the future face of the league? | First Things First

Victor Wembanyama tops The Athletic player poll as NBA’s best in 5 years – Is he the future face of the league? | First Things First

Chris Broussard breaks down Victor Wembanyama topping The Athletic player poll as the NBA's best player in five years. He discusses why Wemby is seen as the future face of the league and what sets him apart from other rising stars in the NBA. ... Continue Reading
LaVar Ball, father of LaMelo and Lonzo, undergoes foot amputations due to health issue

LaVar Ball, father of LaMelo and Lonzo, undergoes foot amputations due to health issue

LaVar Ball, father of Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball and Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball, reportedly had his right foot amputated due to a “serious medical issue." ... Continue Reading
Should LeBron be focused on resting instead of building chemistry with Luka Doncic? | First Things First

Should LeBron be focused on resting instead of building chemistry with Luka Doncic? | First Things First

LeBron James could miss the next two games for the Los Angeles Lakers in order to rest. Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, and Greg Jennings discuss whether the Lakers should prioritize building chemistry with Luka Doncic or resting. ... Continue Reading
Luka Doncic is likely off minutes restriction as Lakers return from All-Star break

Luka Doncic is likely off minutes restriction as Lakers return from All-Star break

Luka Doncic is going back to work with the Los Angeles Lakers, and he’s likely back to full speed, as well. ... Continue Reading
Should the NBA All-Star Weekend add a 1-on-1 tournament? | First Things First

Should the NBA All-Star Weekend add a 1-on-1 tournament? | First Things First

Nick Wright lists possible 1-on-1 matchups for a tournament that could be added to NBA All-Star Weekend. ... Continue Reading