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The NBA is full of 3-point specialists, but what if it welcomed 4-point specialists? Another scoring boundary probably isn’t finding its way to the Association, however, if it did, Boston Celtics point guard Payton Pritchard would dominate. The Celtics’ 122-102 win over the Washington Wizards on Thursday night provided proof of that. The C’s were […]

The Brooklyn Nets head to Florida to take on the Orlando Magic on Friday night. This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Nets-Magic prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Nets-Magic NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Nets-Magic […]

One game into the new NBA season is when every fan of every team always overreacts to the product they saw in the first 48 minutes of their first game. The New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves made huge mistakes with their recent trade. The Boston Celtics are going 82-0. The Golden State Warriors may […]

With a championship up for grabs, the playoffs are when it matters most for NBA stars. As a result, the pressure is higher than ever in the postseason, demanding every player to step up their game. Here are the 10 best playoff risers in the NBA, ranked. 10. Derrick White Regular season: 12.3 points, 3.5 […]

Let’s be honest, the New York Knicks appeared unprepared to play the defending champion Boston Celtics on opening night. They allowed the Celtics to tie an NBA record for made three-pointers (19). And they clearly lacked chemistry. But rebounding is another, possibly bigger, hurdle that New York will continue to deal with until at least […]

The Denver Nuggets surprisingly failed to defend their championship last year. After taking care of business against the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round, the squad was eliminated in the second round by the up-and-coming Minnesota Timberwolves. Thanks to the Nuggets’ exit, it’s clear as day that the team needed a supporting cast surrounding […]

The Dallas Mavericks turned some heads last year, after making it all the way to the 2024 NBA Finals. Although a return to the NBA Finals after 13 years was celebrated, the Mavericks had to deal with a huge obstacle in the form of the Boston Celtics. The Celtics’ starting five proved to be the […]

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick for the upcoming NBA slate as we continue opening week action with this next matchup. The Charlotte Hornets (1-0) will take on the Atlanta Hawks (1-0) for their first divisional meeting of the season. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Hornets-Hawks prediction and pick. The Charlotte […]

Last year was the inaugural season for the NBA implementing a tournament in the middle of the schedule. In 2023, that was called the In-Season Tournament, and each team had a unique court design for those games. Those courts were known for their vibrant colors, flashy themes, and most notably, the runway design that extended […]

The flawed New Orleans Pelicans were at a disadvantage going into the regular season. Zion Williamson (illness) was questionable to face the Chicago Bulls and Trey Murphy III is out until November. Brandon Ingram, Dejounte Murray, Williamson, and Murphy III also had yet to play a minute together during a shortened preseason. Furthermore, the Pelicans […]

The new-look New Orleans Pelicans have flaws, including availability issues, but found a way to notch a season-opening 123-111 home win over the Chicago Bulls. Sadly, Big Easy basketball fans were still fighting through traffic before the worst news of the night hit the airwaves. Any good vibes coming from Dejounte Murray’s debut with the […]

Paolo Banchero has a surprising car collection. Banchero is one of the top rising stars in the NBA today. He currently suits up for the Orlando Magic, who are aiming to become relevant once again in the league. Thus far, Banchero has been blossoming into a certified star since the Magic drafted him with the […]

John Dickinson, a radio host from KNBR covering the Golden State Warriors, has made headlines with his recent comments regarding former Warriors star Klay Thompson. During a segment discussing the team’s struggles last season, Dickinson claimed that Thompson “sucked the life out of the Warriors” in his final two years with the franchise. The comments […]

Tyrese Maxey has a surprising car collection. Maxey is certainly one of the biggest breakout stars of late. He currently stars for the Philadelphia 76ers. Maxey recently had a breakthrough season with the Sixers. In the 2023-2024 NBA season, Maxey earned his first NBA All-Star Game appearance. He capped off the season by winning the […]

De’Aaron Fox has an incredible car collection. De’Aaron Fox is one of the top rising stars in the NBA today. He currently plays for the Sacramento Kings. Fox is a onetime NBA All-Star and an All-NBA Third Team selection. Furthermore, he also led the NBA in steals during the 2023-2024 season. The fifth-overall pick of […]

Jalen Brunson has an incredible car collection. Brunson is one of the brightest stars in the NBA. He currently stars for the New York Knicks. Thus far, Brunson’s rise has seen him earn an NBA All-Star appearance and an All-NBA Team selection. The two-time NCAA champion from Villanova is one of the reasons why the […]

Rudy Gobert has a surprising car collection. Gobert is one of the best big men in the NBA. He currently plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Gobert is the reigning NBA Defensive Player of the Year, recently earning his fourth. In addition to this, the Timberwolves star is also a three-time NBA All-Star, four-time All-NBA Team […]

Despite playing in a small market city, the Oklahoma City Thunder have managed to create three separate “super teams” in less than a decade. While you can give a lot of credit to their scouts for finding the right talent, Sam Presti’s ability to negotiate trades often goes unnoticed. One of them was how, after […]

The San Antonio Spurs open the new year with perhaps more questions than most teams. Much of it centers on superstar Victor Wembanyama. In Wemby, the Silver and Black feature the best young prospect turned the best young player the NBA has seen in years. While there’s little doubt that he’ll rank among the league’s […]

Danny Green just recently announced his retirement from playing basketball. He finished his career with three NBA championships and an All-Defensive Second Team selection. Here’s a look at the 10 most unbelievable facts about Danny Green’s NBA career. Check out this gallery. Danny Green was initially cut by the Spurs After the Cleveland Cavaliers released […]

The Timberwolves visit the Kings to open the NBA Season! The Timberwolves need to bounce back after their opening night loss, while the Kings have a lot of potential once again this year. Let’s continue our NBA odds series with a Timberwolves-Kings prediction and pick. The Timberwolves were a surprise team last season. Anthony Edwards, […]

The Thunder visit the Nuggets to open the NBA Season! The Thunder are widely seen as the best team in the Western Conference, but the Nuggets are just behind them this year. Let’s continue our NBA odds series with a Thunder-Nuggets prediction and pick. The Thunder burst onto the NBA scene last year after sneaking […]

The Orlando Magic opened their season in dominant fashion, defeating the Miami Heat 116-97 on the road in a statement win. Paolo Banchero, entering his third season, delivered an All-NBA-caliber performance, finishing with 33 points, 11 rebounds, and three assists. Shooting an efficient 50% from the field and 50% from beyond the arc, Banchero also […]

As an NBA Hall of Famer, Rick Barry is probably most well known for his “granny style” free throws. Now he’s showing off his skillset in another sport dominated by granny style (of a slightly different variety) — pickleball. It should come as no surprise that an 80-year-old retiree is interested in playing pickleball. What […]

Stephen Curry and Ayesha Curry went from childhood darlings to the NBA’s sweetheart power couple in an instant. While Stephen has a net worth of $240 million and is a four-time champion, two-time MVP, and 10-time All-Star for the Golden State Warriors, let’s look at Stephen Curry’s wife, Ayesha Curry, as she’s far more accomplished […]

The New York Knicks took a major step towards NBA Finals contention in the 2023-24 campaign, and at times, it felt like they were the best team in the Eastern Conference. Unfortunately for the Knicks, the team ran out of steam in the postseason, as they ended up getting bounced from the playoffs in the […]

The San Antonio Spurs are on the road to take on the Dallas Mavericks Thursday night. This game wlil continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Spurs-Mavericks prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Spurs-Mavericks NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: […]

The Boston Celtics hit the road to take on the Washington Wizards Thursday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a Celtics-Wizards prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Celtics-Wizards NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Celtics-Wizards Odds Boston Celtics: -13.5 […]

The Boston Celtics kicked off the 2024-25 NBA season with a bang, as they demolished the New York Knicks by a score of 132-109. The game was never particularly close, as the C’s tied the NBA record for most three-point shots made in a single game with 29, which resulted in them holding a comfortable […]

The Memphis Grizzlies got a magic moment from Zach Edey with a special assist from Ja Morant on opening night versus the hosting Utah Jazz. The rookie caught a lob from the franchise cornerstone to start the counter on the career points scored clock. Edey eventually fouled out and heard a brief moment of heckling […]

“He was like Zion before Zion.”  Those were the six words Paul George had to say when he was asked on his podcast about Deonte Burton, a talented player that first came to his mind that he feels wasn’t given enough chances in the NBA. Comparing a player who has spent most of his career […]

The Brooklyn Nets fell 120-116 to the Atlanta Hawks during their season opener Wednesday at State Farm Arena. With the Nets positioning themselves for a top draft pick during year one of a rebuild, the game could serve as a blueprint for the season. In many ways, it was everything Brooklyn fans could have hoped […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves didn’t really have the statement season opener that many expected. Losing to the Los Angeles Lakers with a final score of 110-103, the Timberwolves found themselves playing catch-up the entire game. Somewhere along the line, they were even down by as much as 19 points. To make things more of a bummer […]

The Orlando Magic opened their 2024-25 season with an emphatic 116-97 victory over the Miami Heat, setting the tone for what they hope will be a successful campaign. Paolo Banchero, in his third season, led the way with a stellar performance, finishing with 33 points, 11 rebounds, and three assists while shooting 50% from the […]

The Miami Heat fell against the in-state rival in the Orlando Magic in the regular season opener, 116-97, also on the same night as Pat Riley celebrated having his name on the court. With the Heat looking to compete against a loaded East, Wednesday night wasn’t the best step forward as the Magic are a […]

BOSTON — Becoming complacent after a major victory is such a common phenomenon that it has a name: a championship hangover. Yet, in the wake of winning a title and a massive pregame ceremony celebrating that victory, the Boston Celtics showed no signs of lethargy on Tuesday night. In fact, they played like the four-month […]

The Phoenix Suns have many predictions before their first game of the 2024-25 NBA season on Wednesday. Between this team and last season’s squad, they’re unlike in just about every front. Their record, their chemistry, and their playoff performance. With the Suns firing Frank Vogel after only one season, there was somewhat of a disconnect […]

The New York Knicks lost in a blowout on opening night to the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics. New York lost 132-109 in a game in which the 23-point differential doesn’t do justice to just how badly they were beaten. The Celtics won the rebounding battle 40-34 and tied the NBA record for made three-pointers […]

The New Orleans Pelicans avoided one wreck on the way to opening night in the Smoothie King Center. Jose Alvarado clarified reports of a car accident just hours before Lonzo Ball’s Chicago Bulls visit the Crescent City. In some good news, Brandon Ingram is bullish on the home team’s chances at winning but is also […]