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The rebuilding efforts of the Orlando Magic are beginning to bear fruit, their 34-44 record at the time of writing notwithstanding. Over the past two seasons, the Magic have accrued a plethora of high-potential youngsters who should only get better as time goes by. With Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, two players at the heart […]

While only a few fans and pundits (if any) expected the Detroit Pistons to make some sort of mini-leap during the 2022-23 campaign, especially after adding Bojan Bogdanovic in a surprise offseason move, they remain very much where they have been over the past two seasons — the bottom of the Eastern Conference. Of course, […]

During the 2020-21 and 2021-22 seasons, the Charlotte Hornets seemed to be on the ascent, as slow as their climb towards the NBA’s upper echelon might have been during those campaigns. After last making the postseason in 2016, the Hornets had an opportunity to make the playoffs in both 2021 and 2022, failing in the […]

After winning just 25 games last season, the Indiana Pacers have shown some improvement this year, adding nine to that total in 2022-23 with three games to go. With the now-injured pair of Tyrese Haliburton and Myles Turner running the point and center respectively and some young talent at their disposal, there is certainly room for optimism […]

They haven’t exactly set the world on fire, but there have been plenty of positives to take out of what was always expected to be a development year for the Orlando Magic. A team whose best finishes in the past decade have been a pair of 4-1 defeats in the first round of the playoffs, they […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are in the spotlight plenty right now but not many are reasons that they want to be. Under pressure from star point guard Damian Lillard to make moves that get him in position to make a deep playoff run, the Blazers front office will be put to the ultimate test this […]

The Golden State Warriors would’ve controlled their own postseason seeding destiny with a win over the Nikola Jokic-less Denver Nuggets on Sunday. Klay Thompson’s clean look at a game-winning triple with a few seconds remaining clanked off the back of the rim, though, then Jamal Murray blocked his last-gasp attempt to follow his own miss. […]

This offseason, trades will fly, and Houston Rockets could be as fun a team as any to watch. Though unfortunate the Rockets had another season where they failed to reach the playoffs, the future of the team is bright. That’s just looking at who they already have on the roster. When factoring in their potential […]

Let’s not lose sight of what’s most important. To a man, the Golden State Warriors expressed unconditional support for Andrew Wiggins ever since his sudden leave of absence just before the All-Star break.  Just because his highly anticipated return is reportedly imminent hardly means Wiggins doesn’t need ongoing grace as his father—a six-year NBA veteran […]

Mikal Bridges set the tone for the new-look Brooklyn Nets following a career-best 45-point performance early in his Brooklyn tenure. “Defense always comes first,” he said despite his offensive explosion. “That’s just who I am. I just think defense wins championships.” That appeared to be the winning formula for the Nets upon their acquisitions of […]

The Brooklyn Nets are taking care of business at the right time. After defeating the Utah Jazz Sunday, the Nets have won four of their last five, bringing their magic number to clinch the Eastern Conference’s sixth seed down to two wins. Brooklyn ranks seventh in the NBA in net rating during that span, scoring […]

The final week of the 2022-23 NBA season begins today, with a nearly every team still playing for something. Kawhi Leonard, Russell Westbrook, and the Los Angeles Clippers are knee-deep in the action, currently the fifth seed in the Western Conference. Paul George is expected to be out for the remainder of the regular season, […]

Ahead of Jordan Brand‘s 30-year anniversary, Nike will release a new Retro Collection for Summer 2023. Announced on March 3, 2023, Air Jordan will commemorate 2023 as “Jordan Year” and will put a new, fresh spin on classic silhouettes worn throughout Michael Jordan’s career. It’ll be the second of such releases as Jordan Brand continues […]

The Portland Trail Blazers, for the second consecutive season, have given up towards the end of the campaign, choosing instead to “develop” their young talents with a playoff push looking more and more unattainable with each passing day. As a result, the Blazers will be heading into the 2023 offseason with much to ponder, especially […]

The Houston Rockets may be about to change course, taking control of their destiny by refusing to wait for chance and going after players that will elevate them into playoff contention. Rumblings about whether or not the Rockets and James Harden are looking for a reunion have been met with rumors that Houston has another […]

The NBA Finals is a showdown that features the two best NBA teams in the season. While it features the best teams in the world, it’s a surprise that even some of the greatest basketball players in NBA history fail to make it there. For this piece, let’s take a look at the 10 best […]

As the 2022-23 NBA regular season reaches its 25th week, the competition to secure a spot in the playoffs is getting fierce. With the season coming to an end, certain teams will progress to the postseason while others will be knocked out. With only 3-4 games left for most teams, the playoff and play-in pictures […]

It hasn’t particularly been the best past few days for the Los Angeles Clippers and its fans. Sure, Kawhi Leonard did play in his first back-to-back since April 2021, but the Clippers struck out swinging during that crucial stretch, losing two straight games to the Memphis Grizzlies and New Orleans Pelicans that puts them in […]

The Golden State Warriors fell to the Nikola Jokic-less Denver Nuggets 112-110 on Sunday, Klay Thompson’s game-winning three-pointer with a few seconds left coming up just short. Here are three reactions from the cold-shooting Dubs’ frustrating loss in the Mile High City. Steph Curry, beyond the box score The Warriors led 36-26 after the first […]

Following the Los Angeles Lakers‘ win over the Chicago Bulls last Wednesday, Anthony Davis revealed the theme of their ongoing five-game road trip: revenge. “We call it a ‘get back’ trip,” said Davis. “Every team on this trip had beat us the last time we played them.” Obviously, Davis is correct. The Lakers lost to […]

Spencer Dinwiddie spoke on the court after the Brooklyn Nets’ 111-110 win over the Utah Jazz Sunday. And three words came out of his mouth that you wouldn’t expect after a victory: “We got lucky.” That may be putting it lightly. After leading by 20 points with 6:25 remaining in the game, the Nets shot […]

The Golden State Warriors (41-37) head out on the road to take on the top-seeded Denver Nuggets (51-26). Tipoff is at 8:30 p.m. ET this Sunday, April 2nd. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Warriors-Nuggets prediction, pick, and how to watch. The 5th-seeded Golden State Warriors have been streaking as of late […]

The San Antonio Spurs were once a dynasty but after the retirement of most of that core and the departure of All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard, they’re now a bottom-of-the-barrel team. One whose relevance is tied far more into their past accomplishments than present state. Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich was expected to retire when the […]

Sunday’s NBA slate will come to a close as we’re back with another prediction and pick for this battle between Eastern Conference giants. The Philadelphia 76ers (51-26) will travel to take on the Milwaukee Bucks (55-22). Don’t miss this primetime matchup on Sunday Night! Check out our NBA odds series for our 76ers-Bucks prediction and […]

The NBA is back with a game in the Eastern Conference as we continue our odds series with another prediction and pick. The Indiana Pacers (34-44) will visit the Cleveland Cavaliers (48-30) as both teams look to cover a wide spread. Check out our NBA odds series for our Pacers-Cavaliers prediction and pick. The Indiana […]

The Phoenix Suns (42-35) head out on the road to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder (38-40), who are battling to make the play-in tournament. Tip-off is at 7:00 p.m. ET on Sunday. We continue our NBA odds series with a Suns-Thunder prediction, pick, and how to watch. The Suns are coming into this contest […]

Welcome to another NBA odds series installment as we provide a prediction and pick for an Eastern Conference battle! The Washington Wizards (34-43) will be taking on the New York Knicks (45-33) from Madison Square Garden. Check out our NBA odds series for our Wizards-Knicks prediction and pick. The Washington Wizards are currently in the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will face the Houston Rockets today. Come to South Texas with us as we share our NBA odds series, make a Lakers-Rockets prediction and pick while showing you how to watch. The Lakers are coming off a 123-111 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Initially, the Lakers trailed 65-55 at the half. […]

A week is left before the NBA regular season ends. Even if it is down to its last couple of games, only a few spots have been secured in the race for the NBA Championship. The Minnesota Timberwolves are in the thick of things and clinging to the ninth seed in the grueling Western Conference. […]

The San Antonio Spurs (19-58) head out to the West Coast to take on the surging Sacramento Kings (47-30). Tip-off is at 6:00 p.m. ET on Sunday. We continue our NBA odds series with a Spurs-Kings prediction, pick, and how to watch. The Kings are riding high after just recently ending the longest playoff drought […]

Sunday’s NBA action will continue as we’re back with another prediction and pick for this cross-conference matchup between unfamiliar foes. The Dallas Mavericks (37-41) will be taking on the Atlanta Hawks (38-39) in a big spot for both teams in their second season meeting. Check out our NBA odds series for our Mavericks-Hawks prediction and […]

Our coverage of Sunday’s NBA slate will begin with a prediction and pick from the Twin Cities. The Portland Trail Blazers (32-45) will make the road trip to face off against the Minnesota Timberwolves (39-39). At 1-2 on the season series, Minnesota will look to even things up. Check out our NBA odds series for […]

The Memphis Grizzlies will play the Chicago Bulls in a Sunday afternoon tilt. We’re at the house that MJ built, sharing our NBA odds series, making a Grizzlies-Bulls prediction and pick while showing you how to watch. The Grizzlies rolled the Los Angeles Clippers 108-94 in their last match. Initially, the Grizzlies trailed 34-21 after […]

The lowly Detroit Pistons (16-61) head to Florida take on the Orlando Magic (33-44). Tip-off is at 6:00 p.m. ET this Sunday, April 2. We continue our NBA odds series with a Pistons-Magic prediction, pick, and how to watch. Orlando is coming into this matchup with some momentum after a win against a depleted Washington […]

Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks are in serious jeopardy of missing the playoffs. After losing to the Miami Heat again on Saturday, their chances to make the Play-In tournament are also getting slimmer day by day. Of course it is not yet too late for the Mavs to make a run for the Play-In […]

The Boston Celtics are coming off an excellent 2022 NBA Finals run, wherein they build on it and reclaim their glory in the Eastern Conference. Their 2023 campaign began on a special note, and they have seemed to stable the ship despite the tough stretches they endured in January and March. One primary reason for […]

LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles Clippers big man Ivica Zubac and New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram have come a long way from their years with the Los Angeles Lakers. Ingram has developed into an all-around All-Star for the Pelicans, while Zubac has turned into one of the best defensive big men who can score […]

The Brooklyn Nets faced one major criticism after sending Kevin Durant to the Phoenix Suns: They traded an all-time great and didn’t receive a star in return. Just 22 games into his Nets tenure, Mikal Bridges has already silenced that narrative. The 26-year-old continued his breakout stretch in a win over the Atlanta Hawks on […]

The second-half of Saturday’s NBA double-header will feature a close matchup in the Western Conference between two contenders. The Los Angeles Clippers (41-37) will make the road trip to face the New Orleans Pelicans (39-38). Don’t miss a second of this exciting showdown! Check out our NBA odds series for our Clippers-Pelicans prediction and pick. […]