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Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves Exclusive: Naz Reid speaks on the NBA shut down, Nikola Jokic, and making the playoffs

All rookies don’t get to walk the stage and shake the NBA commissioner’s hand. Some players never even get a chance to hear their name called on TV during draft night. Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid was one of those players that didn’t hear his name called. He signed with the Timberwolves as an undrafted […]

New York KnicksThe Knicks' offense has been one of the best in the league, and may still get better

After their gut-wrenching 104-103 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night, the New York Knicks now find themselves at the top of the Eastern Conference at 4-1. New York currently has the fourth-best offensive rating in the league (112.6) and the fourth-best net rating (+6.6) in the NBA, per NBA Stats. That’s a far […]

NBANets' biggest problem and it’s not the anti-James Harden foul rule

In their most recent game, the Brooklyn Nets got demolished on the glass 62-42, falling to the Miami Heat 106-93 in their fifth game of the year. Brooklyn (2-3) is trying to scrape by as they adjust to the training camp bombshell of losing Kyrie Irving due to the superstar’s vaccination status. Irving, at 6-2, […]

BettingClippers vs. Blazers prediction, odds, pick and more — 10/29/21

The Los Angeles Clippers and Portland Trail Blazers will play in a Western Conference matchup on Friday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Clippers-Blazers prediction and pick. The Clippers and Blazers have both had interesting starts to their season. The Clippers have one win compared to three losses, but […]

BettingKings vs. Pelicans prediction, odds, pick and more — 10/29/21

The NBA season is in full swing and games will continue on Friday. The Sacramento Kings will hit the road to take on the New Orleans Pelicans. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Kings-Pelicans prediction and pick. Both of these teams have had less than ideal starts to the season. […]

Philadelphia 76ersDoc Rivers Likes Tyrese Maxey With Sixers' Second Unit

With Ben Simmons not ready to take the floor for the Sixers, Doc Rivers has had a rather large hole to fill in his starting lineup. Since his arrival, the former number one pick has been the maestro of the Sixers’ offense. In Simmons’ absence, Tyrese Maxey has been called upon to step into the […]

BettingMavericks vs. Nuggets prediction, odds, pick and more — 10/29/21

The Dallas Mavericks and Denver Nuggets will play in a Western Conference matchup on Friday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Mavericks-Nuggets prediction and pick. The Mavericks and Nuggets will battle Friday in what will be a matchup between two MVP candidates. Nikola Jokic, the reigning MVP, will look […]

Los Angeles LakersRussell Westbrook's 4 most pissed off moments on the court, ranked

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Russell Westbrook was incredibly pissed when Oklahoma City Thunder forward Darius Bazley broke the “unwritten rules” in the NBA. With 4.0 seconds remaining and the game basically over with, Bazley stole the inbounds pass from the Lakers and went straight in for the dunk. Westbrook didn’t appreciate Bazley’s exclamation point […]

BettingPacers vs. Nets prediction, odds, pick and more — 10/29/21

The Indiana Pacers and Brooklyn Nets will play in an Eastern Conference matchup on Friday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Pacers-Nets prediction and pick. The Pacers and Nets will play Friday, with each team looking to get on the right foot after tough starts to the 2021-22 season. […]

NBA5 players who could overtake Steph Curry as the NBA scoring champion in 2021, ranked

All throughout the entirety of the 2020-21 NBA season, Steph Curry lit up the scoreboard and set several scoring records on his way to capturing the league scoring title. With the Warriors already off to a hot start and having won almost every game they’ve played, it seems like Steph could be on his way […]

Cards5 best NBA cards for quick flip as season starts

Thanks to over a week of basketball action, the NBA card market is starting to heat up and gain momentum. Prices are going up again and all the hype built during the offseason is exploding out onto the scene. As all of these things happen, there’s no better time to cash out on several guys […]

BettingHornets vs. Heat prediction, odds, pick and more — 10/29/21

The Charlotte Hornets and Miami Heat will play in an Eastern Conference matchup on Friday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Hornets-Heat prediction and pick. The Hornets and Heat will play in a Southeast matchup on Friday. Both teams are off to hot start to the season, as the […]

New York Knicks3 takeaways from Knicks' dramatic win over the Bulls

It looked like the New York Knicks would coast to victory when they led by 13 points with less than three minutes left on Thursday night against the Chicago Bulls. Instead, late-game chaos ensued and the Knicks had to hang on for dear life. They did, and they won 104-103 to move to 4-1 on […]

Houston RocketsRockets rookie Jalen Green breaks free throw drought in his 5th NBA game

It has been well known for years now how explosive of an athlete Jalen Green is. He’s an incredible leaper, very fast in transition, and he seems to have an impressive dunk every game now for the Houston Rockets. It’s a big reason why he has been one of the top-rated NBA prospects in the […]

Houston RocketsJalen Green on John Wall is straight out of Steph Brothers

The Houston Rockets like to end practices with one-on-one drills led by assistant coach John Lucas. It’s been a tradition dating back to training camp in Galveston and the media has been allowed in to watch. The drills are very competitive and there’s a lot of trash talk so it’s actually a pretty entertaining set […]

Philadelphia 76ersPhiladelphia 76ers: Three observations from win vs Pistons

The Philadelphia 76ers took the court at home Thursday night, looking to bounce back from a tough loss to the Knicks on Tuesday. Next up on their schedule was a matchup with the Cade Cunningham-less Detroit Pistons.  While the Pistons might have caused a minor scare, the Sixers managed to get back in the win […]

Cleveland CavaliersCleveland Cavaliers: 4 bold predictions vs. Lakers — 10/29/21

The Cleveland Cavaliers are off to a scorching hot start in their 2021-22 campaign. They are in the midst of their West Coast road trip as they have won their first two games versus the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers. Their next match will be against the 2020 NBA Champions Los Angeles Lakers led […]

Golden State Warriors3 takeaways from the Warriors' 4-1 start without Klay Thompson

After their loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday, the Golden State Warriors are now 4-1 to start off the 2021-22 NBA season. While it’s unfortunate they couldn’t extend their stellar streak, this is still a tangible sign that this version of the Dubs is one solid team. There are three main takeaways from this […]

Los Angeles ClippersLos Angeles Clippers: 4 bold predictions vs. Blazers

The Los Angeles Clippers and Portland Trail Blazers have had heated encounters over the past few seasons. It has been an entertaining sight to see these two franchises face off with each other, but the Clippers started their first matchup this season with a 30-point victory last Monday night. That win of the Clippers is […]

Los Angeles LakersLos Angeles Lakers: 4 bold predictions vs. Cavaliers — 10/29/21

The new-look Los Angeles Lakers are off to an abysmal start to their 2021-22 campaign. The squad acquired 11 new faces for this season after their first round exit to the Phoenix Suns last season. With a 2-3 record to begin the year, their two wins were a close squeaker against the Memphis Grizzlies and […]

New York KnicksNew York Knicks: 4 bold predictions vs. Bulls 10/28/21

Looking like a true contender just four games into the young NBA season, the New York Knicks have been hitting all the right notes as they’ve gotten off to a 3-1 start to their 2021-22 NBA campaign. Tonight they’ll have their hands full though as they’ll be going up against a gritty, athletic, and well-coached […]

Los Angeles LakersShould the Lakers be worried about LeBron James?

In the second quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday, LeBron James put a scare into the Lakers’ front office and sold-out Staples Center when he hit the deck in pain after Desmond Bane collided into his lower leg. LeBron was down for several minutes. Eventually, he arose, continued […]

Toronto RaptorsFred VanVleet elicits memories of Kyle Lowry

If there was ever a flicker of doubt Fred VanVleet would be the heir apparent to Kyle Lowry when it comes to leadership and tenacity, Wednesday night’s game should have extinguished it. For the first time in his career, VanVleet recorded a double-double with rebounds, grabbing a career-high 10 boards against the Indiana Pacers. He […]

Brooklyn NetsJames Harden's shocking admission after 3rd loss in 5 games

The Nets dropped to 2-3 after they got spanked by Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, Kyle Lowry and the rest of the Miami Heat on Wednesday. One of the key storylines early on this season for Brooklyn has been James Harden and his apparent struggles. We’ve grown accustomed to The Beard pretty much dominating games at […]

Portland Trail BlazersHere's how Damian Lillard, Trail Blazers extinguished Ja Morant's scorching start

The Memphis Grizzlies put up 57 points in the first half of Wednesday’s game, slicing and dicing the Portland Trail Blazers’ half-court defense en route to a stellar 116.3 offensive rating. More discouraging for Portland going into intermission? Ja Morant was underwhelming compared to the sky-high standard he set over the season’s first three games, […]

San Antonio Spurs3 ideal midseason trade destinations for Marvin Bagley

The 2021-22 NBA season is off to an ominous start for Marvin Bagley III, as it concerns his future with the Sacramento Kings. Bagley has been phased out of head coach Luke Walton’s rotation so much so that he has played just 10 minutes in the Kings’ first four regular season games. With an uncertain […]

Chicago BullsChicago Bulls: 4 bold predictions vs. Knicks — 10/28/21

The Chicago Bulls and New York Knicks used to have one of the best rivalries in the NBA, but trash basketball in recent years dimmed the hype. However, Thursday’s showdown at the United Center is going to bring the energy back to this rivalry, especially with the Bulls honoring Joakim Noah. It’s only right that […]

Golden State WarriorsSteph Curry ‘fail’ that’s led to Warriors’ 4-0 start

The Golden State Warriors jumped out to a 4-0 start, which might be surprising to some. For Warriors fans, their record isn’t the most shocking thing about the season thus far. Stephen Curry is averaging 29 points per game with 8.2 rebounds and 6.2 assists. Yes, those are MVP numbers, but two out of the […]

BettingNBA Odds: Jazz vs. Rockets prediction, odds, pick and more

Week 2 of the NBA season is upon us. The Utah Jazz travel to Texas to face the Houston Rockets. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Jazz-Rockets prediction based on Jazz-Rockets odds. Utah ended last season with the best record in the Western Conference but fell to the Los Angeles Clippers […]

BettingGrizzlies vs. Warriors prediction, odds, pick and more

The second week of the NBA season is upon us. The Memphis Grizzlies travel to the bay area to take on the Golden State Warriors. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Grizzlies-Warriors prediction based on Grizzlies Warriors odds. The Grizzlies are 2-2 after the first week of the season. They started […]

BettingPistons vs. 76ers prediction, odds, pick and more — 10/28/21

The Detroit Pistons and Philadelphia 76ers will play in an Eastern Conference matchup on Thursday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Pistons-76ers prediction and pick. The Pistons and 76ers will play on Thursday night, and each side is already battling injury issues early in the new season. Detroit’s 2021 […]

Brooklyn NetsKyrie Irving: Nets Star's Five Most Iconic Moments

Kyrie Irving: NBA Champion, 7x All-Star, 3x All-NBA selection, 2012 Rookie of the Year, and former All-Star MVP. Elite layup package, deadshot from any distance, and arguably the best handles the league has ever seen. He’s known as the KAI, the Ankletaker, and of course, Uncle Drew. In this specific post, though, we’ll be look […]

BettingHawks vs. Wizards prediction, odds, pick and more — 10/28/21

The Atlanta Hawks and Washington Wizards will play in an Eastern Conference matchup on Thursday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Hawks-Wizards prediction and pick. The Hawks and Wizards are set for a division battle on Thursday night in what will be the their first meeting of the young […]

Los Angeles ClippersPaul George breaks silence on Clippers' 1-3 start

LOS ANGELES — Fresh off their first victory of the season, Paul George and the Los Angeles Clippers wrapped up their three-game home stand on Wednesday night with a matchup against the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cavs, winners of two in a row against the Atlanta Hawks and Denver Nuggets, marched into Staples Center with […]

BettingSpurs vs. Mavericks prediction, odds, pick and more — 10/28/21

The San Antonio Spurs and Dallas Mavericks will play in a Western Conference matchup on Thursday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Spurs-Mavericks prediction and pick. The Spurs and Mavericks will battle in what will be an all Texas matchup on Thursday. Dallas sits at 2-1 on the season, […]

Philadelphia 76ers76ers, Joel Embiid need to proceed cautiously amid knee injury

The Philadelphia 76ers now have four regular season games under their belt and sit at a record of 2-2. There is a lot that can be taken away from their performance thus far, but one growing storyline involves the team’s franchise cornerstone. After coming off a dominant season that almost netted him the MVP award, […]

BettingKnicks vs. Bulls prediction, odds, pick and more — 10/28/21

The New York Knicks and Chicago Bulls will play in an Eastern Conference matchup on Thursday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Knicks-Bulls prediction and pick. The Knicks (3-1) and Bulls (4-0) will square off in what looks like a competitive matchup on Thursday. The Bulls have taken care […]

Los Angeles LakersThe Lakers' biggest problem, and it's not LeBron's health

The Los Angeles Lakers — the oldest team in the NBA, with championship aspirations — were up 56-30 against the Oklahoma City Thunder — the youngest team in the NBA with lottery expectations — in the second quarter of Wednesday’s game at the Paycom Center. As you surely know by now: the Lakers lost. In […]

Brooklyn NetsKevin Durant drops truth bomb about Kyrie Irving, as Nets experiment with their rotation

Steve Nash has made no secret that this is an experimental time for his team. The Brooklyn Nets fell to the Miami Heat on Wednesday, 106-93. Brooklyn is now 2-3, having lost twice at The Clays. Steve Nash, Kevin Durant, and Co are looking for any spark rotational standpoint. “We lost a big piece. It’s […]

NBAJoe Harris reacts to passing Jason Kidd for Nets' all time leader in made 3s

Some history was made in Brooklyn. The Brooklyn Nets hosted the Miami Heat with one of their key starters on the precipice of team history. Joe Harris entered the game just two triples shy from tying Jason Kidd’s franchise leading record for 3s made. The eight-year veteran out of Virginia was three makes shy of […]

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