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The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Phoenix Suns and the Utah Jazz on Friday.  It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Suns-Jazz prediction and pick. The upcoming matchup between the Phoenix Suns (12-11) and Utah Jazz (5-18) on Friday presents a critical moment for both teams. The […]

We’re back with another installment of our NBA betting predictions and picks as we head to the Western Conference for this tilt between surging teams. The San Antonio Spurs (12-12) will take on the Portland Trail Blazers (8-16) as both teams try to bounce back following recent losses. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Spurs-Trail […]

The Indiana Pacers hit the road to take on the Philadelphia 76ers Friday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Pacers-76ers prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Pacers-76ers NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Pacers-76ers Odds Indiana Pacers: +5.5 […]

The Boston Celtics host the Detroit Pistons for an Eastern Conference battle on Thursday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Pistons-Celtics prediction and pick. The Pistons are coming off a 120-111 win over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Before that, they lost at TD Garden to the […]

Last season, the Cleveland Cavaliers had a record of 5-7 when Max Strus didn’t play. When Strus was available, the Cavs went 48-34 in the regular season and playoffs. Although Strus’s on-court returns don’t hold the same status as Cleveland superstars like Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley, he impacted winning when he was available last […]

The first round of the NBA Cup Knockout Stage has come and gone, and now there are only four teams remaining. Those four teams will face off in the semifinal round, with the winners advancing to the championship game. The in-season tournament action is now headed to Las Vegas, Nevada, and in this article, we […]

NBA 2K has been one of the top video games in the world that managed to simulate the NBA like no other. NBA 2K gives basketball fans a chance to play the sport virtually in multiple ways. Furthermore, this allows them to have an unmatched experience of playing their favorite NBA players. What makes NBA […]

The best players are always called to play for Team USA. However, with only 12 spots in the team, it isn’t surprising that some of the best basketball players in the USA are left off. However, some of these omissions do raise some question marks. Here is a look at 10 NBA players who were […]

Nearly 85 NBA players will become trade-eligible in less than a week. For contending teams like the Cleveland Cavaliers, this sudden rush of eligible players makes it easier to wheel and deal. It also allows the Cavs to find upgrades in areas lacking nearly a quarter of the way into the season. Although Cleveland is […]

The Brooklyn Nets are the center of trade speculation as this year’s deadline approaches. With the team exceeding expectations during a presumed tanking season, general manager Sean Marks will field offers for several players, most notably Cam Johnson. Johnson is having the best season of his career while stepping into an expanded role following Mikal […]

The Orlando Magic’s inaugural NBA Cup run came to a close Tuesday night with a 114-109 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks in the quarterfinals. The defeat dropped Orlando’s season record to 17-10 and highlighted the challenges of competing without star players Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, both sidelined with injuries. Jalen Suggs, stepping up as […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are making winning moves on the court and enjoying Ja Morant’s nightly highlights going into the holiday season. Still, shopping for upgrades is on the front office’s agenda. There can be no complacency in this version of the NBA’s Western Conference. Checking on rotational upgrades at various price ranges is part of […]

On Tuesday morning, a report came out from Shams Charania of ESPN that the Miami Heat are finally listening to trade overtures for Jimmy Butler, their franchise cornerstone and best player for five whole seasons and counting. Butler, however, has a list of teams that he’d prefer to go to in the event of a […]

Five-star forward AJ Dybantsa, the top-ranked recruit in 247Sports’ composite rankings for the class of 2025, announced his college commitment on Tuesday during ESPN’s First Take. Dybantsa revealed he will be attending BYU. During the segment, Stephen A. Smith asked if there were any NBA teams he believed were “tailor-made” for his skill set. “Spurs […]

After last season’s early playoff exit at the hands of Eastern Conference rival, the Boston Celtics, the Miami Heat franchise were caught in a dilemma whether to stick with their core led by Jimmy Butler or to blow it up. However, the Heat opted to run it back with their roster, despite the noise. The […]

The Phoenix Suns are amid a three-game losing skid, and it hasn’t been encouraging for some to see. Regardless, point guard Tyus Jones and forward Royce O’Neale have a different outlook on their losing streak. Both players spoke after Tuesday’s practice and explained what they believe the underlying issue is. “We’re not playing a complete […]

Compared to previous seasons, where Paolo Banchero and Victor Wembanyama ran away with the NBA’s Rookie of the Year race, there is no obvious choice at the top of this year’s rookie rankings. Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jared McCain strung together some impressive performances with Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey dealing with injuries, yet […]

The Los Angeles Clippers appear to be preparing for Kawhi Leonard to return to game action after missing the first few months of the NBA season. While Leonard still has no timetable to return, the signs are pointing towards a ramp up period for the LA Clippers star. Leonard, who has missed every game so […]

Winning a championship in any level of basketball is always a difficult feat to achieve. In fact, just winning at least one already contributes greatly to any NBA player’s basketball legacy. However, there have been a handful of players who belong in a small club where they’ve won in nearly all levels of basketball. Here […]

As they prepare for their NBA Cup quarterfinal battle with the Houston Rockets, the Golden State Warriors have been the talk of the town around the NBA. Aside from their hot start to the season quickly turning into concerns given their recent losing streak, the Warriors have been making headlines due to their position in […]

The NBA’s player acquisition markets are constantly shifting around new CBA parameters, the supply of talent, and the demand from contenders to add another All-Star piece. Only game-changing, globally marketable stars are truly worth a full max-level deal. That principle is why the market has settled on New Orleans Pelicans star Brandon Ingram. Though eligible, Ingram […]

With the NBA trade season approaching, speculation has intensified regarding potential blockbuster moves. One rumor that has resurfaced involves the Los Angeles Lakers potentially trading LeBron James to the Golden State Warriors to pair him with Stephen Curry. On ESPN’s First Take, Stephen A. Smith voiced his strong opposition to such a move. “I don’t […]

In a shocking turn of events, it appears that Jimmy Butler is now available on the trade block. Shams Charania reports that the Miami Heat will listen to offers for their star small forward. They will by no means give him away for free, but considering it is widely accepted that Butler will opt out […]

The Portland Trail Blazers may undergo a significant roster shake-up as multiple teams express interest in three key players: Jerami Grant, Anfernee Simons, and Robert Williams III, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. “Multiple teams have begun expressing interest in a group of Portland’s veterans — Jerami Grant, Anfernee Simons and Robert Williams III — as […]

A new era appears to be dawning on the Golden State Warriors. After much dilly-dallying, the Warriors look as though they’re now willing to hand over the keys to the team to Jonathan Kuminga — promoting him to the starting lineup, as it seems, for good, even if it may come at the expense of […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been playing above expectations to start the 2024-25 season; they may have suffered brutal losses to the Washington Wizards, and they’re coming off a rough 30-point loss to the Denver Nuggets on Sunday night, but overall, the Hawks have emerged as one of the most exciting young teams in the NBA, […]

The Washington Wizards are at the bottom of the Eastern Conference, posting a 2-18 record. This doesn’t exactly come as a surprise given the roster’s composition and the franchise’s dark history. In fact, it’s safe to say that the Kyle Kuzma and Jordan Poole experiment isn’t showing any signs of promise. But with the Cooper […]

Fresh from a NBA Finals appearance earlier this year, the Dallas Mavericks are keen on making a return to the championship stage. While the Boston Celtics emerged victorious, the Mavericks are out for blood this year. In the ongoing 2024-2025 season, the team is currently ranked second in the wild Western Conference with a 16-8 […]

LOS ANGELES, CA — Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, and the Houston Rockets played their first game at the LA Clippers’ all new Intuit Dome, with many folks coming away impressed. Despite the losing their third game of the season against the Rockets, the Clippers drew praise from their players postgame. Rockets guards Jalen Green, Dillon […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are silencing the skeptics after a slow start and are one win away from a Sin City trip. A win over the Orlando Magic in the NBA Cup quarterfinals would secure a spot in the Las Vegas-based Final Four. Thankfully, the most recent injury updates on Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton are […]

The Golden State Warriors have been the surprise team of the NBA thus far and living legend Stephen Curry has been putting both the team and city on his back all throughout the year. With a 14-9 record and sitting near the top of the Western Conference, Curry will look to bring yet another title […]

There is no question as to who the best player in the NBA is at this juncture. What Nikola Jokic has done individually is starting to reach untouchable territory, as the Denver Nuggets big man continues to forge his own lore in NBA history in search of his fourth MVP award. However, the Nuggets have […]

The NBA continues with the NBA Cup with the Quarterfinals on Wednesday and we take a look at a matchup between the Golden State Warriors and the Houston Rockets. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Warriors-Rockets prediction and pick. The NBA Cup quarterfinals feature a heated matchup between the Golden State […]

Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics have one clear goal in mind and that’s returning to the NBA Finals as the favorites to win it all again this season. After their dominant run through the Playoffs last year, the East’s second-place team will look to prime themselves and remain healthy throughout the Regular Season. Jordan […]

The Chicago Bulls have struggled in 2024-2025, owning a 10-15 record through their first 25 games. In his fifth year with the team, Billy Donovan is in danger of ending the year below .500 for the fourth time despite all the talented young players on his roster. With an average age of 25.14, the Bulls […]

NBA contending tiers seem pretty clear-cut going into the last three weeks of 2024. The Boston Celtics (19-5) and Cleveland Cavaliers (21-4) are running away from the Eastern Conference pack. The Oklahoma City Thunder (18-5) and Memphis Grizzlies (17-8) are on course for a Western Conference Finals clash. Everyone else is playing for the upset. […]

Nike and Air Jordan have been rather dormant in terms of their recent projects with other brands and entities within the sneaker community as they continue to keep their circle of collaborators small. Miami-based sneaker retailer SoleFly is on that shortlist and no stranger to partnering with the Jumpman. Most recently, they introduced their homage […]

The New York Knicks continue to struggle to lockdown an identity. They figuratively take two steps forward and one step back. For example, after recently winning four consecutive games including a 24-point blowout of the Charlotte Hornets, they came out incredibly flat at home against the Detroit Pistons. But regardless, the Knicks are making progress, […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar and lifetime Nike athlete LeBron James has not only redefined what’s possible in the game of basketball, but his contributions to the sneaker community and consistent innovation within his signature line can only be rivaled by that of a Michael Jordan or Kobe Bryant. As he continues his chase to be […]