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Cleveland Cavaliers big man Jarrett Allen doesn’t always get the headlines. He doesn’t have the flash of Darius Garland or the star billing of Donovan Mitchell. He isn’t a rising phenom like Evan Mobley. But amid Cleveland’s playoff push, Allen has been the steadying force. He’s become a relentless presence that keeps the Cavs from […]

Amid an 0-3 start to his NBA coaching career, Tuomas Iisalo finds himself thrust into the heart of an all shook up Memphis Grizzlies locker room grappling with the sting of defeat and the weight of a franchise-altering decision. With just six games remaining in the regular season, the front office’s stunning move to replace […]

The New York Knicks are getting by despite playing without their All-Star point guard, Jalen Brunson. They are 8-6 since Brunson’s injury. And despite strong play from OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges, a good deal of the credit belongs to Mitchell Robinson and Delon Wright— and both are likely to have a role in the […]

Cleveland Cavaliers superstar Donovan Mitchell used to think that scoring was everything. It’s not surprising—when you’re known as one of the NBA’s most electric offensive threats, pouring in points becomes second nature. But something has changed this season for the Cavs superstar. Something more profound and mature has taken hold, driven by one simple yet […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves turned some heads last season by eliminating the Denver Nuggets in the second round, going all the way to the Western Conference for the first time since the Kevin Garnett era. However, prior to the 2024-25 season, their foundation had already been compromised, caused by a trade that saw the team part […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers turned some heads to kick off the 2024-25 season by going on a historic 15-0 run. While they failed to maintain their undefeated streak, it’s safe to say that they’re still the hottest team in the NBA. The Cavs are most likely headed to the postseason as the No. 1 seed in […]

The Memphis Grizzlies needed a refresh after falling down the Western Conference standings in their own wayward version of March Madness. Now Ja Morant and Desmond Bane are balancing the ball-handling duties more equitably of late, leaving Jaren Jackson Jr. to do what the Defensive Player of the Year does best. Tuomas Iisalo, who took […]

Tuomas Iisalo’s tenure leading a Ja Morant-led Memphis Grizzlies squad experiencing a mid-season crisis has gotten off to a rocky 0-3 start against an historically difficult schedule. The Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics got first dibs at the Finnish coach. Then Stephen Curry’s Golden State Warriors (44-31) handed Iisalo’s Grizzlies (44-32) a third straight […]

The Washington Wizards are in Year Two of a rebuild, which requires patience, perseverance, and plenty of losing on the way to the top. What they’re doing is no different than what most small-market sports teams do, but Wizards fans are especially jaded given that the team’s only title was in 1978, when it was […]

Nico Harrison is currently under fire, as the general manager of the Dallas Mavericks found himself on the hot seat after the bombshell Luka-Doncic-Anthony Davis trade. Although it remains to be seen whether Harrison is right, things aren’t looking so good, especially when AD went down for a while with an injury as the team […]

Outside of the Oklahoma City Thunder at the top of the Western Conference standings, a lot of uncertainty exists as to where each team will end up before the playoffs start. While several teams are still fighting to avoid the play-in tournament region of the standings, others are attempting to clinch home-court advantage for a […]

With just seven games left in the regular season, the Cleveland Cavaliers find themselves facing crucial questions as they prepare to host the New York Knicks at Rocket Arena. It’s the Cavs’ first game of April. How this final stretch goes will define how prepared they are for the relentless demands of the playoffs. Despite […]

Longevity is quite rare in professional sports. Competing in a competitive league like the NBA demands a lot from athletes. As a result, it isn’t surprising that various players face a decline after their prime years. However, there are a handful of players who find a way to defy age or at least delay the […]

After a disheartening 134-125 loss to Stephen Curry’s Golden State Warriors (44-31) on April Fool’s Day, the totally reset Memphis Grizzlies (44-32) dropped to sixth in the Western Conference standings. A team sitting in second place for most of the season is now in an intensifying fight to secure a top-six seed and avoid the […]

The Detroit Pistons travel to Oklahoma City to take on the Thunder. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Pistons-Thunder prediction and pick. The Pistons have been fun to watch this season and they will get rewarded by playing in the playoffs. They have a chance at a 4-seed, so hosting the […]

The Boston Celtics welcome the Miami Heat back to the TD Garden, where the competitive Eastern Conference rivalry continues. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Heat-Celtics prediction and pick. The Heat will be in the Play-In Tournament. Their chances of making the playoffs are slim as they have to likely beat […]

Coming off banner number 18, the Boston Celtics look ready to win another one. The Celtics are currently the second seed in the Eastern Conference NBA playoffs race with a solid 54-19 win-loss record. Given that the team is keeping the same core, it’s easy to see why Boston has maintained its stronghold in the […]

With time running out before the NBA Playoffs begin, Tuomas Iisalo is putting his stamp on the team’s offense, reimagining how stars Ja Morant and Desmond Bane share the table-setting, point guard duties. In just a few days since taking over the struggling, quickly slipping Memphis Grizzlies, Iisalo has already reshaped how Bane and Morant […]

Tuomas Iisalo’s four-game debut as an NBA head coach is going down in the history books as the most difficult job-opening, mid-season slate in sports. Ja Morant’s struggling to survive Memphis Grizzlies dropped their first two games under Iisalo, losing to the Los Angeles Lakers (134-127) and defending champion Boston Celtics (117-103) two nights later. […]

Luka Doncic’s trade to the Los Angeles Lakers has been deemed the biggest and most shocking trade not only in NBA history, but potentially in sports history. The deal involving the Dallas Mavericks sent the Solvenian superstar to a conference fival and, in the process, angered 28 other teams given what the Mavs got back […]

LeBron James is arguably the best basketball player in the world, having collected plenty of milestones and accolades throughout his NBA career. James is also considered to be one of the most successful players in the playoffs, having earned four NBA championships and Finals MVPs. The King also holds the record for the most points […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo, one of the best players in the NBA, has long been rumored as a player who could one day request a trade out of the Milwaukee Bucks organization. That day has yet to come, but it may be more likely than ever this upcoming offseason. Antetokounmpo’s pairing with Damian Lillard hasn’t been as […]

The 2024-25 chapter in the Washington Wizards’ rebuild could be called “Jordan Poole: Unleashed.” While the development of their young core is the most important storyline for the future, Poole’s growth this season has reached historic heights. The former NBA champion described how he’s changed since his arrival in Washington last season after breaking the […]

NBA stars are fixtures in the playoffs. However, not all stars can make it to the postseason. In fact, the NBA is extremely competitive to the point that some stars have yet to make an appearance in the games that matter the most. Here is a look at 10 NBA stars that surprisingly have yet […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Orlando Magic and the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Magic-Spurs prediction and pick. The Orlando Magic face the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday, April 1, in a matchup missing star power as Victor Wembanyama […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Toronto Raptors and the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Raptors-Bulls prediction and pick. The Chicago Bulls host the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday, April 1, in a matchup between two teams looking to build momentum late […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Golden State Warriors and the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Warriors-Grizzlies prediction and pick. The Golden State Warriors visit the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday, April 1, in a matchup of teams heading in opposite directions. The Warriors, […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Trail Blazers-Hawks prediction and pick. The Portland Trail Blazers (32-43) visit the Atlanta Hawks (36-38) on Tuesday, April 1, in a battle of teams seeking […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Philadelphia 76ers and the New York Knicks on Tuesday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a 76ers-Knicks prediction and pick. The New York Knicks (47-27) host the Philadelphia 76ers (23-52) on Tuesday, April 1, at Madison Square Garden in a matchup […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Phoenix Suns and the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Suns-Bucks prediction and pick. The Phoenix Suns face the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday, April 1, in a marquee matchup that could lose some luster with Kevin […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves hit the road to take on the Denver Nuggets Tuesday night. Below we will continue with our NBA odds series by handing out a Timberwolves-Nuggets prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Timberwolves-Nuggets NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Timberwolves-Nuggets Odds […]

Just days after debuting yet another fresh colorway of his Nike KD 18, Phoenix Suns’ Kevin Durant returned to the floor in another wild iteration of his newest signature sneaker. Durant and the Suns are fighting for playoff position in the Western Conference, but that’s never stopped the Slim Reaper from looking good while making […]

The McDonald’s All-American Game is always a momentous occasion in the basketball world as we get a sneak peek at some of the top high school talent the nation has to offer. The game has a great track record of producing successful NBA players, not to mention legends like LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony. Sponsoring […]

The Houston Rockets are one of the rising teams in the NBA. With a 49-26 record, they sit in second place in the Western Conference. They have the potential to make a deep playoff run, but if they don’t, then a trade for a star player could get them over the hump. The Memphis Grizzlies […]

Phoenix Suns’ franchise star Devin Booker currently sports one of the NBA’s most popular signature sneakers at the moment in his Nike Book 1, taking the court each time in what seems to be a new colorway. Many of Booker’s PE (player exclusive) shoes are inspired by previous basketball shoes he grew up loving, particularly […]

The basketball sneaker market is as competitive today as it ever has been in the past with seemingly every brand joining in to create a unique shoe that also performs well on the court. While the Jordan Brand and Nike empire rules over the vast majority, brands like Adidas, Under Armour, and New Balance are […]

Luka Doncic’s trade to the Los Angeles Lakers has sent shockwaves throughout the NBA. Not only did the Dallas Mavericks trade away their generational superstar to a conference rival, but the consensus from much of the public is that the Mavs didn’t get enough back in the trade. The move, which came at about 10PM […]

With only two weeks left in the 2024-25 NBA regular season, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is in line to be named the third MVP in Oklahoma City Thunder history. This has been a historic season for Gilgeous-Alexander, and he has the edge over Nikola Jokic after the two were very close in this NBA MVP race around […]

The Memphis Grizzlies currently occupy the five-spot in the Western Conference standings and they have some work to do if they want to improve their position by the end of the season. Franchise star Ja Morant will have to put the team on his shoulders once again amid a pre-playoff coaching change that stunned their […]