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The Minnesota Timberwolves controlled their own destiny going into their matchup with the Kings on Friday. With a chance to clinch a Knockout Round berth, Minnesota suffered a crushing 124-111 loss to Sacramento. Now the Timberwolves face an uphill battle as they are on the outside looking in prior to their In-Season Tournament matchup with […]

James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers defeated Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night, evening their head-to-head series at 1-1. Irving, who was teammates with Harden on the Brooklyn Nets a few years ago, was the second of the three superstars to request a trade out of Brooklyn. That deal landed him […]

The San Antonio Spurs know a thing or two about outrageously good stat lines. Of the four players in NBA history who’ve recorded quadruple-doubles, two of them played for the Silver and Black. Victor Wembanyama hasn’t joined that selective class, but outings like the team’s most recent game against the Denver Nuggets suggest he may […]

One day in the near future, the 2021 NBA Draft will likely become one of the all-time greats from sheer talent alone. Especially considering that Evan Mobley and Scottie Barnes, arguably the two best players from that 2021 draft class, were picked third and fourth overall. Speaking of Mobley and Barnes, the two are forever […]

A historic second quarter propelled the Brooklyn Nets to a 118-109 victory over the Chicago Bulls Sunday at Barclays Center. Playing on the back end of a back-to-back, the Nets looked like a team upset they weren’t home watching Sunday night football in the first quarter. They trailed 36-17 at the end of the frame, […]

HOUSTON – After fourteen games into the season, the Houston Rockets are making significant strides in the NBA. With an 8-6 record, they currently hold the 8th seed in the highly competitive Western Conference and sit atop West Group B in the In-Season Tournament. Notably, the Rockets secured two impressive wins against the Denver Nuggets, […]

It was a scary moment for the Cleveland Cavaliers when Darius Garland fell to the floor and hit his head on the court in the first half against the Los Angeles Lakers. Soon after, he left the floor and headed back to the locker room to be evaluated by Cleveland’s medical staff. He was eventually […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is calling on the NBA to address safety concerns regarding the court at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, the home of the Cleveland Cavaliers. The call comes in the aftermath of Miami Heat guard Dru Smith’s season-ending injury, which occurred during a game against the Cavaliers. The concern revolves around the […]

The San Antonio Spurs are in the Mile High City to take on the Denver Nuggets Sunday night. This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Spurs-Nuggets prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Spurs are now on a 11-game losing streak, […]

The Chicago Bulls take their three-game losing streak on the road as they square off with the Brooklyn Nets. Below we will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Bulls-Nets prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Bulls are 5-12 this season, and they […]

The Los Angeles Clippers earned their finest win of James Harden’s early tenure with his hometown team on Saturday, blowing out the Dallas Mavericks 107-88. Paul George led the Clippers with a team-high 25 points, while Norman Powell and Russell Westbrook combined for 29 points off the bench, helping compensate for rare single-digit scoring performances […]

We’re back with yet another prediction and pick for today’s slate of NBA action. We’ll head over to the Midwest for this next matchup as the Toronto Raptors (8-8) visit the Cleveland Cavaliers (8-8) for the first time this season. Check out our NBA odds series for our Raptors-Cavaliers prediction and pick. The Toronto Raptors are currently fourth in […]

We’re back to bring you another prediction and pick for today’s exciting slate of action around the National Basketball Association. Our next game takes us to the Western Conference as the Minnesota Timberwolves (11-4) will face off against the Memphis Grizzlies (3-12). Check out our NBA odds series for our Timberwolves-Grizzlies prediction and pick. The Minnesota Timberwolves are […]

The Atlanta Hawks take on the Boston Celtics for the first time this season Sunday night! This game will continue our NBA odds series with a prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Hawks are just one game above .500, but they are on a two-game win […]

Brooklyn Nets rookies Noah Clowney and Dariq Whitehead made their NBA debuts on Saturday during a 112-97 win over the Miami Heat. The pair of 19-year-olds — the second and third-youngest players in Nets history to appear in a game, trailing only Derrick Favors – received a loud ovation from the Barclays Center crowd when […]

It’s time to bring you our predictions and pick for this upcoming Sunday slate of action around the NBA. This next matchup takes us to the Southeast Division as we’ll see two rivals go at it. The Charlotte Hornets (5-9) will take on the Orlando Magic (11-5) – don’t miss a second of this exciting tilt! Check out […]

The Denver Nuggets are the defending champions, but they have sputtered a bit over their last few games. Jamal Murray’s injury has affected their depth immensely, with the offensive schemes so heavily reliant on the performance of Nikola Jokic. It is just a bump in the road for the Nuggets, as they are still likely […]

The Portland Trail Blazers go on the road to take on the Milwaukee Bucks as Damian Lillard faces his former team for the first time. This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Trail Blazers-Bucks prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The […]

San Antonio Spurs legends Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili and David Robinson presented him into the Naismith Hall of Fame this summer. Had a fifth chair been set next to the podium during Gregg Popovich’s enshrinement speech, it’s not a bad assumption that it wouldn’t have been reserved for Kawhi Leonard. But Pop’s legacy […]

The Phoenix Suns will travel to Manhattan to face the New York Knicks for a Sunday evening showdown at Madison Square Garden. We’re here to share our NBA odds series, make a Suns-Knicks prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Suns defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 110-89 in their last game. Initially, it […]

The Phoenix Suns have had a solid start to the 2023 NBA season. So far, they have showcased their potential as a strong contender in the league. However, there’s a player who has struggled to make a significant impact, and the team should consider trading him to maximize their chances of success. The Suns have […]

The Los Angeles Lakers (9-7) banded together and overcame a host of injuries, turnovers, and missed LeBron James shots to fend off the Cleveland Cavaliers, 121-115, in the opening stop of their four-game road trip on Saturday at RocketMortgage FieldHouse. Seven players hit double-figures, led by a destructive Anthony Davis (32 points, 13 rebounds), as […]

While it’s becoming clearer that the Cleveland Cavaliers are better off with Darius Garland being the alpha in their backcourt, it doesn’t mean Donovan Mitchell can’t shine. With the team’s rotation fully healthy, the Cavs have found a nuclear lineup that can let Mitchell shine brightest whenever he’s not sharing the floor with Garland. New […]

The Brooklyn Nets snapped a three-game losing streak Saturday at Barclays Center with a 112-97 win over the Miami Heat, who were without Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, and Duncan Robinson on the back end of a back-to-back. Here are three key takeaways from a decisive Brooklyn win. Spencer Dinwiddie dices up makeshift Miami defense With […]

There can be a lot of pressure that comes with being the first player from your home country to make it to the NBA. Such is the reality for Los Angeles Lakers rookie guard D’Moi Hodge. When the Lakers signed him to a two-way contract ahead of NBA Summer League, Hodge became the first NBA […]

This time last year, Kevin Durant was lacing up his shoes for the Brooklyn Nets. The future Hall of Famer begrudgingly returned to the team following a failed offseason trade request, with the intention of eventually joining the Phoenix Suns. Despite a tumultuous summer, the Nets looked like a contender with Durant leading the way. […]

The Brooklyn Nets embraced a defensive identity entering their first season of the post-Kevin Durant-Kyrie Irving era. Yet, through 14 games, that end of the floor has held the new-look squad back. The Nets rank 23rd in defensive rating and have allowed 130 points per game during their current three-game losing streak. Despite this, wholesale […]

We’re back with our final prediction and pick for this action-packed Saturday of games around the NBA. We head out West for this nightcap as we’ll see the Dallas Mavericks (10-5) take on the Los Angeles Clippers (6-8) with a near-even betting line. Check out our NBA odds series for our Mavericks-Clippers prediction and pick. The Dallas Mavericks are […]

Blake Griffin has an incredible car collection. Back in the day, Griffin established himself as a walking highlight reel capable of putting anyone on the poster. At his peak, Griffin earned six All-Star Game appearances and became a five-time All-NBA team player. The 6-foot-9 athletic power forward was also a fixture in the Clippers’ Lob […]

We’re back with our daily NBA predictions and pick as we’re set to bring you coverage of this fun matchup out West. The New Orleans Pelicans (9-7) will take on the Utah Jazz (4-11) as both teams ride opposite streaks heading into this one. Check out our NBA odds series for our Pelicans-Jazz prediction and pick. The New Orleans […]

Joel Embiid proved to everyone that he is an elite center in the NBA. Last season, the Sixers big man averaged a league-leading 33.1 points per game, to go along with 10.2 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 1.7 blocks per game. For his efforts, Embiid was crowned the NBA MVP. Furthermore, before the 2023-24 season, Embiid […]

We’re back with another prediction and pick for today’s slate of NBA action. The Los Angeles Lakers (9-7) will meet the Cleveland Cavaliers (8-7) for the first time this season as both teams are looking to gain positions in their divisional race. Check out our NBA odds series for our Lakers-Cavaliers prediction and pick. The Los Angeles Lakers are […]

For a second straight game, Victor Wembanyama – not Wembanyana – and the San Antonio Spurs stayed close but couldn’t get over the hump against a Western Conference team expected to contend. A 118-112 loss at the Golden State Warriors is the Spurs 11th straight loss, though Wemby was again solid. Wembanyama scored 22 points, […]

We’re back with another prediction and pick for Saturday’s slate of action around the NBA. This next matchup takes us to the Southeast for a game between divisional rivals. The Atlanta Hawks (7-7) will take on the Washington Wizards (2-13) as both teams look for an important win. Check out our NBA odds series for our Hawks-Wizards prediction […]

Welcome to our prediction series where we bring you our betting picks for today’s slate of NBA action. We head to the Eastern Conference for this next matchup as the Miami Heat (10-6) take on the Brooklyn Nets (6-8). Check out our NBA odds series for our Heat-Nets prediction and pick. The Miami Heat are second in the Southeast […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will face the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Paycom Center on Saturday. We’re here to share our NBA odds series, make a 76ers-Thunder prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The 76ers lost 112-99 to the Minnesota Timberwolves in their last contest. Initially, things started badly as they trailed 37-20 […]

Gary Payton II is a defender first and foremost. Standing just 6’2 with hands that hang down to his knees and rare overall athleticism, the Golden State Warriors veteran has the length, strength and quickness to check at least four positions at a borderline elite level, and might do even better work away from the […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers front office has built itself a nice, playoff-caliber core, with the acquisition of Donovan Mitchell during the 2022 offseason proving to be the move that helped take the Cavs to the next level. But it’s evident that the Cavs may be in need of more if they were to take the next […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves fell 124-111 to the Sacramento Kings on Friday, ending their undefeated stretch at home to start the season. The Kings drilled 17 three-pointers on 35 attempts (49%) and carried that hot shooting inside the arc as well. Sacramento took 100 total shots on the game, 18 more than the Timberwolves mustered—the byproduct […]