NBA Editorials Articles - Page 206

The Philadelphia 76ers head out west to take on the surging Minnesota Timberwolves for a Wednesday night showdown between two of the league’s best so far this year. This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a 76ers-Timberwolves prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the […]

The Los Angeles Clippers understandably received a ton of flak when they lost five straight games to begin the James Harden era in L.A. However, the Clippers are slowly but surely finding their rhythm. Los Angeles finally ended the losing skid this past weekend over the Houston Rockets after Harden knocked down one of his […]

There’s every reason to believe that San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson isn’t paying lip service when he describes his new role. “I roll with the punches and I adapt.” That sounds like a phrase an athlete trying to find his niche would say. “I feel like whatever is needed, that’s what I do.” Similarly, […]

We’re set to bring you another prediction and pick for tonight’s full slate of NBA action. We head out West for this next matchup between the Utah Jazz (4-10) and the Portland Trail Blazers (3-11). Both teams come in riding lengthy losing streaks and are desperately searching for a win. Check out our NBA odds series for our Jazz-Trail […]

The Milwaukee Bucks will head to Beantown to face the Boston Celtics at the TD Garden. We’re here to share our NBA odds series, make a Bucks-Celtics prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Bucks defeated the Washington Wizards 142-129 in their last game. Overall, it was a close game until the […]

The Washington Wizards visit the Charlotte Hornets for the third game between these two teams this season. This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Wizards-Hornets prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Wizards have won just two games this season, and […]

The Denver Nuggets will travel to Central Florida to face the Orlando Magic at Amway Arena. We’re here to share our NBA odds series, make a Nuggets-Magic prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Nuggets defeated the Detroit Pistons 107-103 on Monday night. Surprisingly, they only led by one at halftime. It […]

The Boston Celtics have proven that the hype surrounding them entering the season was well-deserved. Through their first 14 games, they have raced out to an 11-3 record, which is the best in the league. Swinging big trades for Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday has completely reshaped the fabric of this team, and they are […]

Whether it’s happenstance, the benefits of an extra home game, or the simple allure of a bag, the NBA In-Season Tournament is bringing out the best in the Los Angeles Lakers. Darvin Ham pregame on the Lakers' approach to the In-Season Tournament: "It's not run-of-the-mill regular season games. They're well aware. That purse is pretty […]

After the conclusion of the 2023 FIBA World Cup, eight of the 12 berths for the 2024 Olympics have now been taken, with the last four to be decided at qualifying tournaments. But for the eight teams that have punched their respective tickets to Paris, the job is far from over, especially with an Olympic […]

Soon after he left the Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden infamously said that he isn’t a system player, but rather he is “the” system on offense. Harden blamed the Sixers for pigeonholing him on offense and limiting his abilities as a former MVP alongside reigning MVP Joel Embiid and rising star Tyrese […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have had a rollercoaster of a season in 2023. Their performance has left them in sixth place in the Western Conference in the early going. Amidst their inconsistency, D’Angelo Russell has struggled to find his footing, leading many to question whether he should be traded. In this article, we will explore […]

Trae Young will never be a positive defender. He’s one of the smallest players in the NBA, generously listed at 6’1, 164 pounds, absent the physical capabilities to consistently hold up in isolation and prove disruptive as a help defender. The outsized offensive responsibilities Young shoulders with the Atlanta Hawks is always bound to somewhat affect his […]

The Golden State Warriors have had a challenging 2023 NBA season so far, with a 7-8 record. Despite the presence of big names like Stephen Curry, Chris Paul, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green, the team has struggled to find consistency on the court. Injuries and a lack of depth have also hampered their performance, leading […]

Given how the previous two seasons have gone for the Hornets, few expect the Charlotte Hornets team to be competitive in the Eastern Conference. Charlotte has tipped off the first month of the 2023-24 NBA season with a 4-9 record. Still, despite the record, there is a lot to be excited about this Hornets roster […]

Prior to their heartbreaking 105-104 loss against the Los Angeles Lakers last Sunday night, the Houston Rockets arrived at the Crypto.com arena with new faces on the roster. More specifically, Dillon Brooks. Dillon Brooks’ new name on IG: “Villain” 👀 pic.twitter.com/XqjArAOLPt — Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) November 20, 2023 Now Dubbed “Villain” on Instagram, Brooks received […]

The Utah Jazz got off to a great start last season. Around this time last season, the Jazz were 12-6 with a +3.9 net rating that ranked seventh in the NBA at the time, per NBA.com. Lauri Markkanen was just beginning what would become his breakout season and Jordan Clarkson looked rejuvenated as a starter. […]

Patrick Beverley was a monumental factor for the Minnesota Timberwolves during the 2021-22 season as the Wolves surged into the playoffs after a memorable play-in tournament win over the LA Clippers. Beverley was quickly beloved in Minnesota due to his play, demeanor and his vocal leadership. Now with the Philadelphia 76ers, Beverley will face off […]

The Detroit Pistons currently own a 2-13 record, the worst mark in the NBA to this point in the season. Losers of nine straight games, nothing has gone right for the Pistons so far this year. Starting center Jalen Duren has been in and out of the lineup due to ongoing ankle problems and the […]

The Brooklyn Nets gave Cam Johnson a significant vote of confidence this offseason, signing the 28-year-old to a four-year, $94.5 million contract extension. However, they have yet to reap the rewards of that transaction early in their 2023-24 campaign. Johnson is off to a slow start while battling injuries, averaging 13.7 points per game on […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas is progressing toward a return after spraining his ankle and missing the team’s last five games. “He is heading in the right direction,” head coach Jacque Vaughn said Tuesday. “To my knowledge, he won’t need another MRI. He’s building towards getting back on the floor.” Nets star Cam Thomas gets […]

The New York Knicks and team owner James Dolan have been a part of a lawsuit with the Toronto Raptors dating back to the summer. The lawsuit alleges that a former Knicks employee that joined the Raptors “illegally procured” and disclosed proprietary info from New York and shared it with members of his new organization. […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are in year-one of a rebuild after trading Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks over the summer. As the team is in asset-acquisition mode after a complete teardown, it may seem strange for the Blazers to need to deal further players away. But there is one player who must be traded […]

The NBA trade market is about to open up with several free agents signed during the offseason set to become available come December 15th. The Toronto Raptors are a team that always seems to find themselves in trade rumors. They were in on the Damian Lillard sweepstakes. Now they’re in the Zach LaVine marathon as […]

Following a rookie year that provided one of the few bright spots during the 2022-23 San Antonio Spurs season, Malaki Branham, who closed with more than 20 points in three of those final seven games, figures to be a key piece for the Silver and Black going forward. ClutchPoints went one-on-one with the 20th overall […]

Through their first five games with James Harden, the Los Angeles Clippers went 0-5 and this organization with high championship aspirations suddenly appeared to be in big trouble. Over their last two games, the Clippers are 2-0 and suddenly look like a new, re-energized team. So what actually changed with the Clippers and has resulted […]

Last week, the Chicago Bulls and Zach LaVine reportedly opened the idea of potentially shipping the All-Star guard out of Chicago. The news spiraled into a heavy dose of trade rumors, trade scenarios, and potential destinations, not just for Zach LaVine, but pretty much every significant player on the Bulls roster. Yes, the trade talks […]

Julius Randle looks like he’s finally recovered from that historically horrendous slump he had to begin the 2023-24 NBA season. That still doesn’t mean the New York Knicks shouldn’t trade him this season. Not if they want to be more competitive in the Eastern Conference. The Knicks are currently seventh in the East standings with […]

The old saying goes, “Once is lucky, twice is a coincidence, but three is a pattern.” Well, rookie Herb Jones was unlucky, falling victim to second-round stereotypes. Sophomore year Herb Jones was simply snubbed. Now, for the third season in a row, Jones is a hard-to-ignore problem for opposing teams. With every passing game, the […]

The NBA season heats up with an in-season tournament matchup between the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Lakers. Our NBA odds series continues with a Jazz-Lakers prediction and pick. As one of the younger teams in the league, it was widely expected to be a season of ups and downs for the Utah Jazz. However, […]

The NBA season heats up with an in-season tournament matchup between the Portland Trail Blazers and Phoenix Suns. Our NBA odds series continues with a Trail Blazers-Suns prediction and pick. Simply put, this season has been a disaster for the Portland Trail Blazers. Although this was widely expected, Portland’s season has been on another level […]

The NBA season heats up with an in-season tournament matchup between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Philadelphia 76ers. Our NBA odds series continues with a Cavaliers-76ers prediction and pick. As they have finally gotten close to a fully healthy roster, the Cleveland Cavaliers have been one of the hotter teams in the league over the past […]

Sam Presti and the Oklahoma City Thunder entered what looked to be a long, tedious rebuild after the departures of Russell Westbrook and Paul George in 2019, followed by Chris Paul’s exit a year later. While the first two seasons of head coach Mark Daigneault’s were painful, the Thunder have since proven that this organization’s […]

The NBA season heats up with an in-season tournament matchup between the Indiana Pacers and Atlanta Hawks. Our NBA odds series continues with a Pacers-Hawks prediction and pick. One of the biggest storylines in the NBA entering this game is how fun to watch this Indiana Pacers team has been this season. Point Guard Tyrese Haliburton is […]

Zach LaVine’s future with the Chicago Bulls is very much in question right now. Ever since reports surface suggesting that both he and the team are open to trade possibilities that are available, LaVine has not necessarily looked like himself. Perhaps this is just because of the Bulls’ early season struggles, but it’s not hard […]

It’s safe to say that the 2023-24 NBA season has not gone as planned for the Detroit Pistons. For the second straight year, the Pistons look well on their way to another lost campaign. Through the first month of the regular season, Detroit is staring at the worst record in the league (2-13) and is […]

The Toronto Raptors are on the road to take on the Orlando Magic for the NBA In-Season Tournament. This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Raptors-Magic prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Raptors are 6-7 to start the season, and […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves took on the New York Knicks at Target Center on Monday night. With the Timberwolves searching to keep their undefeated home streak alive to start the season, they took care of business by a final score of 117-100 to move to 6-0 on their home floor. Monday night’s win over the Knicks […]

If you’ll allow for a food analogy this Monday before Thanksgiving, the NBA season is nowhere near baked done but 14 games is enough to get the smells circulating through the kitchen. Specific lineups are still working with small sample sizes but some spicy trends are starting to emerge. Well, it seems the New Orleans […]