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The NBA continues with the NBA Cup tournament on Tuesday and we take a look at a matchup between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Detroit Pistons. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Bucks-Pistons prediction and pick. The upcoming NBA Cup matchup on Tuesday features the Milwaukee Bucks facing off against the […]

If the NBA season ended tomorrow, who would be the league’s MVP? Nobody seems to have an answer to this is a question right now. Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jayson Tatum, and a few others are in the first tier of players contending for the MVP award, yet each of these candidates faces vast differences. […]

The NBA continues with the NBA Cup tournament on Tuesday, and we take a look at a matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Charlotte Hornets. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a 76ers-Hornets prediction and pick. The upcoming matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday promises to be […]

Jordan Poole has seen the highest highs and the lowest lows of the NBA since being drafted by the Golden State Warriors in 2019. The Michigan alum won the title with the Dubs in ’22 but is now tasked with leading a 2-16 Washington Wizards team. Poole, though, is unfazed, via Monumental Sports Network’s Chase […]

The second iteration of the NBA’s in-season tournament has been a huge hit, but the Group Phase is wrapping up for the 2024 NBA Cup. The last set of group play games is on Tuesday, Dec. 3. Some teams have already been eliminated from Knockout Round contention, but there are still plenty of implications on […]

When you think of the Orlando Magic, you immediately think of Paolo Banchero — the team’s first overall pick in 2022 who recently made his first All-Star appearance a season ago. In the Western Conference, many people still think about James Harden when the Houston Rockets are brought up in conversations. Ahead of the 2024-25 […]

The Washington Wizards are the worst team in the NBA in 2024-25, and that was on full display for the entire month of November. During that time, despite playing 14 games, the Wizards went winless, dropping their overall record to 2-16. The Wizards are now on a 14-game losing streak and quickly approaching the Detroit […]

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick in the NBA as we head towards this next matchup in the Western Conference. The Los Angeles Lakers (12-8) will take on the Minnesota Timberwolves (9-10) in their first meeting since both teams’ season opener. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Lakers-Timberwolves prediction […]

James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers have won eight straight games at home, the longest active streak in the NBA. In their most recent win against the Denver Nuggets, Harden stole the show with a dazzling move in the fourth quarter that brought back fond memories for a lot of fans. During his days […]

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

Since the departure of Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert, things haven’t gone well in Utah. While the elevated play of Lauri Markkanen and Jordan Clarkson brought some excitement to the franchise, the Jazz have been absent from the playoffs. While the Jazz do hold plenty of young pieces, they haven’t landed any serious prospect that […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are on the road to take on the Atlanta Hawks Monday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Pelicans-Hawks prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Pelicans-Hawks NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.   NBA Odds: Pelicans-Hawks Odds New […]

The Sacramento Kings are off to a 9-11 start through 20 games, which puts them in 12th place in the Western Conference. This is a disappointing start for the Kings, who added star forward DeMar DeRozan to their core in the offseason. DeRozan has played well, averaging 22.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, 4.1 assists, and 1.5 […]

Kyrie Irving is working tirelessly this season to make his way back to the NBA Finals and earn the Dallas Mavericks their return to greatness. Many may not know, however, that Irving also has a full-time job outside of basketball as the Creative Officer of ANTA, the Chinese sportswear brand he’s signed to. In furthering […]

The New York Knicks are a shell of their last-season selves. Specifically, the Knicks haven’t developed a consistent identity … yet. Much of the problem lies in defense and rebounding, areas in which they dominated in 2023-24. But it’s not entirely the team’s fault. The Knicks are playing shorthanded, especially up front, where they have […]

The Philadelphia 76ers collected their first wire-to-wire victory of the season over the Detroit Pistons. They won it on the backs of their young players, a firm statement of the direction the team needs to head with its supporting cast if it wants to make more progress in the standings. Tyrese Maxey led the way […]

As the new year approached, Nike and Air Jordan are scheduling some of their upcoming releases of retro models for the upcoming 2025 year of releases. They’ll be digging deep into their bag of tricks with this upcoming release as we’ll see another nostalgic Air Jordan colorway make a return. For the first time since […]

Christmas Day is always a big celebration in the NBA and it always manages to bring an exciting slate of action featuring the top talent in the league. Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James is no stranger to the Christmas spotlight as he’s almost always a part of the main attraction. This year, he’ll be gearing […]

The NBA season continues and we have a tilt between the Miami Heat and the Toronto Raptors on Sunday.  It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Heat-Raptors prediction and pick. The Miami Heat will face off against the Toronto Raptors on Sunday, December 1, in a pivotal matchup for both teams. Miami […]

The Orlando Magic continued their impressive NBA Cup run with a commanding 123-100 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night. The victory, their fifth straight, improved their record to 14-7 overall and 3-0 in East Group A play. Central to the Magic’s success was the impactful play of their evolving frontcourt, featuring Wendell Carter […]

The Orlando Magic extended their win streak to five games with a commanding 123-100 victory over the Brooklyn Nets in NBA Cup action on Friday night. The win improved Orlando’s record to 14-7 on the season and a perfect 3-0 in East Group A play, solidifying their position as a frontrunner in the tournament with […]

In a perfect world, veteran forward Kyle Kuzma would be a guiding light on a Washington Wizards team stacked with young talent. However, that’s hard for the 29-year-old to do when constantly injured. Kuzma didn’t practice on Friday and is unlikely to play in the Wizards’ next two games, via Monumental Sports Network’s Chase Hughes. […]

We bring you our final betting prediction and pick for Saturday’s NBA slate as we head to the Western Conference for a familiar matchup. The Dallas Mavericks (11-8) will visit the Utah Jazz (4-14) for their third meeting of the season with the series tied 1-1. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Mavericks-Jazz prediction and […]

Tyronn Lue and the Los Angeles Clippers continued their regular season play on Friday with an NBA Cup showdown against the Minnesota Timberwolves. It was the 21st game of the season for the team without Kawhi Leonard, someone they’re hoping to have back sooner than later. Former Clippers guard Patrick Beverley dropped some news heading […]

The Washington Wizards are in the midst of a rebuild and it’s been evident considering their 2-15 start to the season. They are firmly entrenched at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings. But even so, there have been a few bright spots and surprise standout players for the Wizards, most notably rookie wing Carleton […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have played a quarter of the season already, and they’ve put together a nice stretch without superstar Kawhi Leonard. Former Clipper Patrick Beverley now says Leonard is not far off from a return. Leonard, who is recovering from right knee surgery in the offseason and inflammation in the knee, has not […]

The Chicago Bulls are reportedly preparing for sweeping roster changes ahead of the NBA trade deadline, with Lonzo Ball, Zach LaVine, and Nikola Vucevic emerging as potential trade candidates. According to a report by Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, the Bulls have communicated their willingness to discuss the majority of their roster in trade […]

During a Thanksgiving Day livestream hosted by popular streamer Kai Cenat, Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving shared a heartfelt and reflective story about the late basketball icon Kobe Bryant. Irving’s account shed light on the profound impact Bryant had on him, both as a player and as an individual. The conversation provided a glimpse into […]

For the past few years, the Washington Wizards have been downright terrible. Unfortunately, their woes have carried on to the ongoing 2024-2025 NBA season. Since Bradley Beal’s departure, the team has been enduring a painful rebuilding chapter. Nonetheless, they did reinforce their roster with the acquisitions of NBA champions Jordan Poole and Kyle Kuzma to […]

Say what you want about the Emirates NBA Cup, but this tournament at the start of the season has created competitiveness, intensity, and a playoff-like atmosphere for all 30 teams around the league. That includes those that have no chance of making the playoffs this year. Every team in the NBA is making headlines in […]

Winning basketball games on a consistent basis may be what every team in the NBA wants to achieve, but for the Chicago Bulls, they have finally faced the music and recognized that they’re not exactly close to being a contending team. Their moves this past offseason say it all; after three seasons of trying to […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have played the last week and a half without sharpshooting guard Norman Powell, but it appears a return is on the horizon as the team prepares to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves. Minnesota is the final game of a four-game road trip for the Clippers, who took on the Philadelphia 76ers, […]

Former Major League Baseball player Alex Rodriguez has a net worth of $350 million in 2024, however his attempt to purchase controlling ownership of the Minnesota Timberwolves along with billionaire Marc Lore has apparently fallen apart. While it may be a little surprising to see a former MLB player attempt to purchase an NBA team, […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are facing disaster to close out the 2024 calendar year’s schedule. Zion Williamson and Willie Green are starting to feel the heat from the Smoothie King Center’s booing fans and a couple of players might have added field to that fire. Veterans CJ McCollum and Dejounte Murray delivered apologetic must-win, cannot-lose […]

The New Orleans Pelicans got embarrassed in Dejounte Murray’s return versus the Toronto Raptors, leading to a cascade of boos from the Smoothie King Center fans. The most loyal among the Big Easy basketball community have been needing something to celebrate ever since Jrue Holiday hovered over a floored Portland Trail Blazers player in the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are still working out some glitches in the offensive system but Taylor Jenkins and company are hitting a new high gear going into the holiday season. Sure, Ja Morant is still missing games with various bumps and bruises. Jaren Jackson Jr., Desmond Bane, and the emergence of Jaylen Wells have lifted the […]

We’re back once again with another betting prediction and pick for the chase of the NBA Cup. This next game takes place in the East’s Group C as the Boston Celtics (15-3) will visit the Chicago Bulls (8-12), with both teams leading their group in the tournament. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a […]

The NBA continues with the NBA Cup tournament on Friday and we take a look at a matchup between the Orlando Magic and the Brooklyn Nets. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Magic-Nets prediction and pick. The Orlando Magic and Brooklyn Nets are set to clash in a pivotal NBA Cup […]

The NBA continues with the NBA Cup tournament on Friday and we take a look at a matchup between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Memphis Grizzlies. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Pelicans-Grizzlies prediction and pick. The upcoming matchup between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday […]