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SAN FRANCISCO — The Golden State Warriors dropped Game 1 of the 2022 NBA Finals to the Boston Celtics in shocking fashion, getting outscored 40-16 in the fourth quarter en route to a 12 point loss. Draymond Green, however, is not worried. The Warriors became the first team in NBA history to lead by 10+ […]

Having the number one pick in any draft is a prestigious honor for any franchise in the NBA. Throughout their tenure in the NBA, the Orlando Magic selected thrice with the no. 1 overall pick, and they have struck gold on all three selections. Shaquille O’Neal, Chris Webber, and Dwight Howard are all likely to […]

After witnessing a complete turnaround during the 2021-22 NBA season, the Chicago Bulls have plenty to be proud of. Despite being outplayed by the Milwaukee Bucks during the first round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs, the Bulls still made strides and improvements. With Zach LaVine’s impending free agency being a top priority, the Bulls will […]

SAN FRANCISCO – Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are absolutely making the most of their first trip to the NBA Finals. The Boston Celtics duo was loose and open during their NBA Finals Media Day availabilities Wednesday, but it hasn’t been easy by any stretch. The Celtics duo reached the NBA Finals in their fifth […]

Jaylen Brown has a chance to be a huge part of the Boston Celtics’ chances of winning the 2022 NBA Finals! It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a prediction on if Brown will surpass his over/under on series points average. Let’s get to it!   Jaylen Brown knows that he needs to […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves made it back to the playoffs and have a very important offseason ahead of them. They will start with the 2022 NBA Draft, where they own the 19th overall pick in addition to picks 40, 48 and 50. The Timberwolves should have several strong options for their first-round pick. The 2022 draft […]

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler came one 3-pointer shy of potentially reaching a second NBA Finals in three seasons, but that shouldn’t take away from his incredible effort throughout the 2022 NBA Playoffs. Outside of a couple clunkers in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Celtics, Butler was arguably the best player in the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ decision to tap Darvin Ham as the franchise’s 28th head coach may end up being its most consequential hire in decades. As you’ve likely seen by now, here’s the Lakers press release announcing Darvin Ham as the franchise’s 28th head coach. They’ll hold a press conference on Monday. pic.twitter.com/FZNoFAXh1c — Michael […]

Scoring should be at a premium in this series between two rosters that can really put the pressure on defenses. In what should be a high-scoring affair, how many of those points will Steph Curry be responsible for against the Celtics? Join us for our NBA odds series, where our Steph Curry over/under on his […]

With an array of scoring playmakers set to take the floor on Thursday for Game One of the 2022 NBA Finals, the fireworks should come early and often throughout this series! It is time to check out our NBA odds series, where our Jayson Tatum Series Points Average will be revealed.   Jayson Tatum has […]

The best two weeks in basketball have arrived. The NBA Finals is upon us and the days leading up to Game 1 have provided fans the runway to get into heated debate over who has the edge as the Boston Celtics take on the Golden State Warriors. One narrative that’s taken shape is that the […]

Game 1 of the 2022 NBA Finals is today! It’s an exciting time to be a fan of basketball as two elite teams battle it out for the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a prediction as to why the Boston Celtics have the best odds to win […]

Game One of the NBA Finals has officially arrived! After a dramatic 82-game season for all 30 teams in the Association, there are now only two teams left standing in June. The time has finally come, so kick off your shoes, rest upon your favorite recliner, and tune in to what should be an all-time […]

After an intense postseason that has left all of us on the edge of our seats, the NBA Finals have finally arrived with a highly anticipated matchup between the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors! It is time to check out our NBA odds series with a 2022 NBA Finals MVP prediction for this upcoming […]

The 2022 NBA Finals are finally here! Andrew Wiggins was once looked at as a bust in the NBA. The former number one overall pick had sky-high expectations of him since the time he was in high school. The Kansas standout was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2014 before being traded to the Timberwolves […]

Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine is set to hit unrestricted free agency for the first time in his career this summer. LaVine has said he plans to enjoy free agency and look at all of his options, but the Bulls can still offer the biggest contract and finally reached the playoffs this past season. There […]

The Houston Rockets may have moved down in the 2022 NBA Draft Lottery to the third overall pick. However, they still will be able to walk away with one of the top three prospects: Paolo Banchero, Chet Holmgren and Jabari Smith Jr. The downside to picking third is that the Rockets don’t get to choose […]

The Boston Celtics will meet the Golden State Warriors for Game 1 of the NBA Finals in San Francisco, California on Thursday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds coverage with a Celtics-Warriors Game 1 prediction and pick.   The Boston Celtics and the Golden State Warriors are the last two teams remaining. Neither team […]

The Boston Celtics are in the NBA Finals for the first time since 2010, thanks to Brad Stevens. Although he’s no longer the brains behind the bench, Brad is still the acting president of the Celtics organization. In addition to this, he also deserves credit for developing the then-promising core of Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, […]

The Klay Thompson comeback has been an amazing story to watch this NBA season. The three-time NBA champion has missed the previous two seasons with a torn ACL and torn Achilles. Thompson made his debut midway through this season playing 32 total games in the regular season He has been able to quickly kick off […]

The Philadelphia 76ers officially have a first-round pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. Well, at least they do once the 23rd pick is made and transferred to them via the Stepien Rule. Despite attaching the selection to the trade for James Harden, the Brooklyn Nets held the option to defer the pick to 2023. With […]

It was unclear if the Sixers would have a draft pick at all until the June 1st deadline. The Sixers agreed to trade the first-rounder in the James Harden deal just prior to the deadline. In the trade, the Nets held the option to defer the pick to 2023 if they desired. With a stronger […]

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown may take the spotlight at times, but the impact of Marcus Smart is every bit as important. He is the heart and soul of this Boston team and constantly leaves it all on the court. The reigning Defensive Player of the Year will be tasked with chasing Steph Curry around […]

The Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics are ready to battle it out for all the marbles! It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a 2022 NBA Finals prediction for popular parlays with the most value.   If you can’t decide on who will win the Finals, then don’t worry! There is more […]

The 2022 NBA Finals are here! The Golden State Warriors host the Boston Celtics for the first two games of the series. Before the series tips off, let’s take a look at some popular prop bets that FanDuel has provided. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with predictions for NBA Finals prop bets. […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder were one of the biggest winners of the 2022 NBA Draft Lottery. Although they didn’t land the top overall pick, they have the second overall selection in a draft with three clear top players. With the Orlando Magic setting their sights on Jabari Smith Jr. and Chet Holmgren having great draft […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have the 24th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. Although the opportunity to add a key piece for the future seems enticing, the best use of the pick is to trade it for a player that is experienced and ready to help right away. Finding a trade the Bucks can use […]

Larry Bird is considered to be one of the greatest basketball players of all time. He is particularly well-known for his legendary rivalry with Magic Johnson which helped oversee the NBA’s revival in the ’80s. In this piece, we’re going to be taking a look at Larry Bird’s net worth in 2022. Larry Bird’s Net […]

The Miami Heat just wrapped up an impressive season in which they outperformed most expectations. They led the Eastern Conference with a record of 53-29 and lost to the Boston Celtics in the Conference Finals. The heroic playoff effort by Jimmy Butler made it clear this Heat team is still ready to compete. The focus […]

Grant Hill is an entrepreneur, investor, and former NBA player. He is most well-known for being dubbed as “the next Michael Jordan” and for being one of the wealthiest former athletes in the world. In this piece, we’ll be taking a look at Grant Hill’s net worth in 2022. Grant Hill’s Net Worth in 2022 […]

Brad Stevens is a former college coach and NBA head coach and is now currently working as an executive for the Boston Celtics. He is particularly known for out-of-timeout inbounds plays. In this piece, we’ll be taking a look at Brad Stevens’ net worth in 2022. Brad Stevens’ Net Worth in 2022 (Estimate): $6 million […]

The Miami Heat suffered a devastating defeat in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Celtics. It came down to the wire, with star Jimmy Butler missing a potential go-ahead three in the final seconds. Miami has made some deep playoff runs in the past three seasons, with a trip to the […]

The wait for the 2022 NBA Finals is nearly at an end. The Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics have established themselves as the top two teams in the NBA and are set to square off. Each team has proven to be battle-tested and is prepared for the challenge. Game 1 is set to tip […]

Duncan Robinson has been a feel-good story around the NBA since coming into the league. After starting his college ball at the Division III level, Robinson transferred to Michigan for his final three seasons. He was only the second men’s basketball player in history to transfer from a DIII program to a D1 program and […]

The Miami Heat were a Jimmy Butler three-pointer away from making their second NBA Finals in the span of three years. Miami may have come up short of reaching its ultimate goal of winning a championship. Still, the Heat should be proud of how their season went, especially with the way they fought for their […]

The Boston Celtics are set to square off against the Golden State Warriors in the 2022 NBA Finals. This series is filled with both established stars and rising superstars. The Warriors are filled with future Hall of Fame players, including Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green. Each of them have already won three NBA […]

The Boston Celtics have officially punched their ticket to the NBA Finals after their bloodbath in the Conference Finals. This is the franchise’s 22nd Finals trip and one they had to greatly earn. It is a difficult matchup with the Golden State Warriors who have cruised through the Western Conference this offseason. The franchise is […]

The Utah Jazz were once again eliminated from the NBA playoffs in disappointing fashion this season. After losing in six games to the Dallas Mavericks, the rumors on splitting up stars Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert immediately began. As a result, the Jazz and their front office are tasked with a difficult decision. Gobert has […]

The Boston Celtics are set to square off with the Golden State Warriors in the 2022 NBA Finals. The lengthy season is nearly at its end as the top two teams in the NBA remain. The phrase “defense wins championships” has once again been proven true. In the regular season, the Celtics ranked first in […]