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The Houston Rockets made immense strides in the 2023-2024 regular season. Winning 41 out of 82 games, the Rockets’ win total increased by nineteen in just a span of one season. While they failed to notch a play-in spot, they might just be a piece or two away from becoming a top-tier team in the […]

Another year, another early playoff exit for the Milwaukee Bucks. Even with the addition of superstar point guard Damian Lillard alongside the elite duo of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton, the Bucks fell in the First Round of the NBA Playoffs for the second consecutive season despite being the higher seed. With two more years […]

The NBA’s regular season is a distant memory for some franchises. A lucky few are still fighting for an NBA Finals berth. Teams like the New Orleans Pelicans, postseason qualifiers who fell short of internal expectations, are still licking their wounds. The frustrated fans are now nitpicking specific plays and games for evidence to back […]

The Atlanta Hawks have won the NBA Draft Lottery, the first time they have ever been awarded the first overall pick. This came after they entered Sunday with just a 3 percent chance of securing the top pick. Now, the biggest question heading into the 2024 NBA Draft on June 26 revolves around what they […]

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick for the Western Conference Semi-Finals as we’ll see yet another pivotal Game 5 for a series tied at 2-2. Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves will head back to the mile-high city to face the defending champion Denver Nuggets. Check out our NBA odds series for our Timberwolves-Nuggets Game 5 prediction […]

Many considered the Cleveland Cavaliers a longshot heading into this Eastern Conference semifinal matchup with the Boston Celtics. According to point guard Darius Garland, regardless of how everyone else feels, the Cavs were looking to shock the world and eliminate the Celtics, the NBA’s best regular-season team. Cleveland’s 118-94 Game 2 victory over Boston gave […]

We’re back for another betting prediction and pick for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals during the 2024 NBA Playoffs. With the series tied at 2-2 and shifting back to Madison Square Garden, the Indiana Pacers will take on the New York Knicks for the most important game of this series. Check out our NBA odds series for […]

With an NBA championship up for grabs, there’s no question that every team that qualified for the NBA Playoffs is giving their best shot. As a result, it isn’t surprising that NBA teams display the most physical and toughest line of defense. However, throughout the years, basketball fans have witnessed several NBA players who still […]

The Atlanta Hawks had one of the most disappointing 2023-24 seasons in the NBA, finishing 36-46 and getting smoked by the Chicago Bulls as the No. 10 seed in the play-in tournament. But a new era could be on the horizon in Atlanta. Following Sunday’s NBA Draft Lottery, the Hawks used a miraculous stroke of […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have a ton of question marks as they head into the offseason. After being eliminated by the Dallas Mavericks in the first round, the Clippers could be active in the trade market with several targets in their sights. Los Angeles was again without one of their stars in the playoffs. Kawhi […]

While the San Antonio Spurs didn’t win the NBA Draft Lottery on Sunday, they did come away winners. They ended up with two picks, which will help Victor Wembanyama immensely next season. There was nowhere near a guarantee that they’d receive the Toronto Raptors selection, which would only transfer if it came outside the top […]

The ping pong balls of fate have decided the NBA Draft Lottery once again. The last thing for the league to settle is the crowning of a champion but the NBA Finals are still weeks away from tipping off. Franchises and players no longer fighting for a title are starting to their hands and the […]

The New York Knicks are in desperate need of home cooking. After opening the series with two consecutive wins, the Knicks now find themselves knotted up with the Indiana Pacers at two games a piece. Things went horribly wrong in Indiana, especially in Game 4. But thankfully, the Knicks return to New York for Game […]

Executive Vice President David Griffin admitted that changes would be made to the New Orleans Pelicans roster this summer to remain competitive in the NBA’s Western Conference. That has led to the Brandon Ingram trade rumor industry ramping up to historic levels. However, the lead executive might have to team up with head coach Willie […]

The NBA Draft Lottery is officially over and the first 14 picks are set. Some teams came out as big winners after moving up further in the draft order than previously believed. Additionally, there were some losers as well as some teams lost some important draft capital. Two teams stand out as clear winners and […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder will attempt to even things up as they face the Dallas Stars on Monday for Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals. We’re here to share our NBA odds series, make a Thunder-Mavericks prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Mavericks defeated the Thunder 105-103 in Game 3 […]

The Boston Celtics hold a 2-1 series lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers heading into game four of the playoff series. Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a Celtics-Cavaliers prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Celtics, as mentioned, are up 2-1 in the series. […]

After a disheartening Game 2, the Boston Celtics needed their top guys to be at their best in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. And on Saturday night they did just that, as stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown combined for 61 points during the Green Team’s 106-93 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are continuing their intense second-round matchup in the 2024 NBA Playoffs. The Cavs lost Game 3 of their Eastern Conference semifinal 106-93 to a reenergized Boston Celtics team. Many factors went into Cleveland’s brutal loss, but the play of Darius Garland, Max Strus, and parts of the team’s offensive performance are the […]

The Sacramento Kings roster is bracing for pivotal changes during the 2024 offseason after they failed to make the NBA Playoffs. Sacramento lost their second Play-In Tournament game to the New Orleans Pelicans, ending their postseason early. Moreover, the Kings must address several areas to reach the 2025 NBA Playoffs, highlighted by improvement offensively, defensively, […]

Golden State Warriors superstar point guard Stephen Curry got his shooting skills from his dad, Dell Curry. However, the two-time MVP also has his mom, Sonya Curry, to thank for his overall athleticism. Who is Sonya Curry? Best 2 Mom's I know. THANK YOU for all you do every single day! pic.twitter.com/4QEBhEDJrL — Stephen Curry […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is widely regarded as one of the best players to have ever played basketball. Throughout his illustrious career, the four-time NBA champion and future Hall of Famer has passed on the credit of his many achievements to who he considers to be the greatest mother in the world: none […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have 10 free agents hitting the open market this summer. Even when accounting for players with player options that could allow them to hit unrestricted free agency, Philly has the most of any NBA team. Daryl Morey said it best: this offseason will feature a lot of change for the Sixers’ roster. […]

The Indiana Pacers will attempt to even things up as they host the New York Knicks on Sunday for Game 4 at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. We’re here to share our NBA odds series, make a Knicks-Pacers Game 4 prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Pacers defeated the Knicks 111-106 to cut […]

The Atlanta Hawks’ turbulent 2023-24 season ended a month ago in the play-in tournament. Their 36-46 record and loss to the Chicago Bulls opened a number of questions about their future. That includes the viability of a Trae Young, Dejounte Murray backcourt, which may get broken up in the summertime. But before that, Atlanta will […]

After Game 2, it seemed like all the momentum in the world was in the Minnesota Timberwolves’ hands. After all, which other team could say that they went into the Denver Nuggets’ homecourt and ran them off the floor? However, the Nuggets are the reigning champion for a reason. Game 3 was never going to […]

The Sacramento Kings enter the offseason after losing to the New Orleans Pelicans in the Play-In Tournament. The Kings should be among the teams in the trade market. Sacramento finished as the third seed in the Western Conference in 2023 but failed to make the playoffs this season. With the West only getting more competitive, […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey has had an eventful season, to say the least. Between coming off of a strong showing for Australia during the FIBA World Cup, which created a high level of expectations, to starting off slow and then dealing with off-court allegations that have earned him a permanent spot in the […]

As the Phoenix Suns chased their first NBA Title, the front office got busy in its most aggressive offseason yet. The team traded Chris Paul for Bradley Beal and sent Deandre Ayton to Portland to get Jusuf Nurkic. These moves led to a 49-win season for the Suns but they only managed a six-seed and […]

The Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers might be two of the most similar, yet different teams across the NBA, and right now, they are both looking for a new head coach after the Suns fired Frank Vogel and the Lakers parted ways with Darvin Ham. Now, the question becomes, should the Lakers bring Vogel […]

It is finally draft season in the NBA. Unlike last season where, Victor Wembanyama was the clear choice to be the first overall pick, anyone inside the top 10 of this season’s NBA Draft Big Board could wind up being the first name off the board on draft night. Before anything happens with the 2024 […]

More often than not, second-round draft picks commonly have an NBA career trajectory of spending a lot of time on the bench of a team or a short journeyman career. However, there are a handful of times when a second-round draft pick becomes a diamond in the rough by elevating into an All-Star or even […]

After their dominant Game 1 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers, it wasn’t far-fetched to expect the Boston Celtics to breeze by their second-round opponent after they largely dominated the Miami Heat in their first-round series. That idea came tumbling down in Game 2 on Thursday night unfortunately, as Boston got run off the court, suffering […]

The Boston Celtics will look to bounce back after a tough loss as the series shifts to Ohio for a Game 3 showdown with the Cleveland Cavaliers. We’re here to share our NBA odds series, make a Celtics-Cavaliers Game 3 prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Cavaliers destroyed the Celtics 118-94 […]

The Boston Celtics enjoyed double-digit leads in each of their last four playoff games. But, on Thursday night, they were the ones who had to attempt to overcome a massive lead, yet to no avail, as the Cleveland Cavaliers took Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, 118-94. Although the C’s led by as many […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are pressuring the Boston Celtics early in the second round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs. The Celtics lost 118-94 to the fiery Cavs in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference semifinal. There are many areas to examine for Boston’s shocking defeat; however, the play of Jrue Holiday, Derrick White, and the team’s […]

The Miami Heat have a very interesting offseason ahead of them where President Pat Riley and company have to decide the direction of the franchise in the near future starting this summer. While the free agency market is going to heat up, it will also be the opportunity a massive trade will occur where Miami […]

No coach and no team get criticized more for their management of minutes during games than Tom Thibodeau and the New York Knicks. Practically his entire coaching career, Thibs has been put under the microscope for running his guys into the ground by playing them 40-plus minutes each and every game. This trend has continued […]

Although the Cleveland Cavaliers were steamrolled in the second half of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Boston Celtics, there’s reason for optimism as the series continues. Based on the tone heading into Game 2, it’s as if this interaction of the Cavs has the mindset of a team that’s made six […]