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The Memphis Grizzlies are searching for answers with just under a dozen games left in the regular season. Taylor Jenkins needs someone to step up soon or Ja Morant and Desmond Bane will have to shoulder immense offensive burdens. Sure, Santi Aldama, Scotty Pippen Jr., and Jaylen Wells are a formidable secondary trio but the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies keep getting stark reminders that ingredients are missing from their recipe for success in the Western Conference. Unforced errors leading to turnovers and foul trouble are two huge on-court issues. However, The Grizzlies (43-28) are grappling with a rash of injuries that have derailed their momentum at a critical juncture. Ja Morant […]

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick for Monday’s NBA slate of action as we conclude this next cross-conference series with the second meeting between these two squads. The Boston Celtics will take on the Sacramento Kings as the Kings lead the series 1-0. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Celtics-Kings prediction and pick. The […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers didn’t make it easy. Their first half against the Utah Jazz was a masterclass in offensive futility. With brick after brick piling up, Cleveland’s frustration was mounting, and a sense of déjà vu from their recent four-game losing streak creeping in. A miserable 3-of-25 performance from beyond the arc in the opening […]

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick for Monday’s NBA slate as we see the first game of this upcoming cross-conference series. The Dallas Mavericks (34-37) will visit the Brooklyn Nets (23-48) in the first meeting between these two clubs on the season. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Mavericks-Nets prediction and pick. The […]

Our NBA betting predictions and pick will revisit this cross-conference series between teams who met just a week ago. The Minnesota Timberwolves (41-31) will take on the Indiana Pacers (41-29) as the Pacers lead the season series 1-0. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Timberwolves-Pacers prediction and pick. The Minnesota Timberwolves are eighth in the […]

Time is of the essence, and Oso Ighodaro’s 44 minutes secured the Phoenix Suns’ 123-112 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday. Defeating the top-ranked team in the Eastern Conference is something Kevin Durant and Devin Booker knew would be tough. However, roughly 60-90 minutes before the game, the center position looked different than it […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Denver Nuggets and the Houston Rockets on Sunday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Nuggets-Lakers prediction and pick. Sunday’s matchup between the Denver Nuggets and Houston Rockets promises excitement. The Rockets, riding an nine-game winning streak, host the Nuggets, who […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a 76ers-Hawks prediction and pick. Sunday’s matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and Atlanta Hawks promises to be an intriguing contest. The Hawks, led by Trae Young’s 24.1 […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Detroit Pistons on Sunday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Pelicans-Pistons prediction and pick. Sunday’s matchup between the New Orleans Pelicans and Detroit Pistons presents a stark contrast. The Pistons, with a 39-32 record, are […]

Free agency is a great time for NBA superstars to contemplate about where to play. Whether it’s winning championships or playing for a team that can pay them at the right price, their decision always come down to their best interest. Unfortunately, like in life, not everything pans out the way you expect it to. […]

LeBron James’ tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers has been polarizing at the very least. While the Lakers did capture an NBA championship in 2020, things haven’t panned out since then. Here are the Lakers’ 10 worst roster moves in the LeBron James era, ranked. Check out the gallery. 1. Trading for Russell Westbrook Prior […]

The NBA All-Star Game is an annual exhibition match that features the best players in the league. Throughout its history, there have been many legends and Hall of Famers who battled it out against each other, paving the way for dream matchups and team-ups. Here is a look at the 10 NBA players with the […]

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. That might be the mantra for the Phoenix Suns All-Star forward Kevin Durant after he dropped 42 points on the Cleveland Cavaliers in a masterful performance that helped the Suns pick up a 123-112 win over the team with the best record in the NBA so far this […]

Jordan Poole has quietly become one of the NBA’s most improved players in his second campaign with the Washington Wizards. The former NBA champion became only the fourth-ever Wizard to hit 200 three-pointers in a season during their 120-105 loss to the Orlando Magic on Friday night, just one year after being benched. Poole attributed […]

The Atlanta Hawks host the Golden State Warriors for a rare battle at State Farm Arena. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Warriors-Hawks prediction and pick. Golden State is coming off a win against the Toronto Raptors at home on Thursday night, 117-114. However, Stephen Curry left the game with an […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are getting plenty of wake-up calls lately, though it seems the locker room is not quite responding to the alarms. A 128-108 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers is just another bump in the road for Taylor Jenkins as the NBA Playoffs loom. Ja Morant and Brandon Clarke were out due to […]

We’re back with our final betting prediction and pick for Saturday’s slate of NBA action as we head to the West Coast for this first meeting between cross-conference foes. The Chicago Bulls (30-40) will take on the Los Angeles Lakers (43-26) as both teams look to continue winning towards the end of the Regular Season. It’s time to continue […]

We’re set for another betting prediction and pick inside the NBA as we conclude this cross-conference series between two squads battling for playoff position. The Milwaukee Bucks (39-30) will take on the Sacramento Kings (35-34) with Milwaukee leading the season series 1-0. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Bucks-Kings prediction and pick. The Milwaukee Bucks are […]

We’re set for more coverage of Saturday’s NBA slate as we bring you a betting prediction and pick for the conclusion of this Eastern Conference four-game season series. The Washington Wizards will visit the New York Knicks as New York searches for a 4-0 season sweep. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a […]

The under-fire Memphis Grizzlies have a problem: they practically give away points to Western Conference foes and the FedEx Forum’s most loyal fans are losing faith. Yes, there are a lot of Fs to go around the grading scale in this locker room. While Taylor Jenkins has noticed some improvement recently, second-chance points, turnovers, fast break […]

We’re back for another betting prediction and pick inside the NBA’s Eastern Conference as we’ll see the second half of this back-to-back series. The Brooklyn Nets (23-47) will take on the Indiana Pacers (40-29) as Indiana leads the season series 2-1. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Nets-Pacers prediction and pick. The Brooklyn Nets are […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have officially lost their way. The Cavs’ 123-112 defeat to the Phoenix Suns marked Cleveland’s fourth consecutive loss, the longest skid of their season. A team that once seemed poised for a deep playoff run is suddenly floundering, searching for answers that Donovan Mitchell and the Cavs can’t seem to find. From […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers face a crucial test on the road against the Phoenix Suns. It isn’t a test just in pursuit of a victory but in reestablishing their identity before the postseason. A three-game losing streak, the Cavs’ longest since late January, has raised concerns about their ability to maintain consistency, especially in the second […]

The Western Conference is a gauntlet. No team has more than 14 games remaining, and for 12 teams still in the mix for a potential playoff or play-in tournament spot, every matchup matters a little bit more. That is not the case for the Oklahoma City Thunder, as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s squad has already reached historic […]

Setting NBA records are a great way to cement a player’s legacy. While records are usually broken from time to time, there are just some who remain set in stone. Here is a look at the 10 most unbreakable records in NBA history. Check out the gallery. LeBron James’ NBA all-time scoring record It was […]

The NBA coaching industry is a thankless job. To make matters worse, it’s also unforgiving, to the point that even an NBA Coach of the Year Award win has no guarantees. On the team’s perspective, it’s always a risk to part ways with a well-accomplished coach, especially with one who has taken the organization to […]

It is tradition for the best player from the winning team to share their thoughts in a quick postgame interview after an NBA game. What the Oklahoma City Thunder do instead can be described as a little unorthodox. Instead of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, or Jalen Williams solely being in the spotlight after wins, the […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Boston Celtics and the Utah Jazz on Friday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Celtics-Jazz prediction and pick. Friday’s matchup between the Boston Celtics and Utah Jazz pits two teams with vastly different trajectories. The Celtics, riding a three-game win […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers head to the desert to take on the Phoenix Suns Friday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Cavaliers-Suns prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Cavaliers-Suns NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Cavaliers-Suns Odds Cleveland Cavaliers: […]

The Detroit Pistons hit the road to take on the Dallas Mavericks Friday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Pistons-Mavericks prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Pistons-Mavericks NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Pistons-Mavericks Odds Detroit Pistons: -8.5 […]

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick in the NBA as we’ll see the continuation of this cross-conference series between these two ball clubs. The Houston Rockets (45-25) will take on the Miami Heat (29-40) as Miami leads the season series 1-0. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Rockets-Heat prediction and pick. The Houston […]

The Dallas Mavericks organization is still adjusting with superstar Kyrie Irving ruled out for the rest of the season, but if one thing’s certain it’s that Irving will return stronger than ever following his rehabilitation and return to action. His latest sneaker release from ANTA is significant of his resilience as a human and constantly […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Pelicans-Timberwolves prediction and pick. Friday’s matchup between the Pelicans and Timberwolves promises to be intense. After New Orleans’ surprising 119-115 win on Wednesday, Minnesota seeks […]

After an initial run of success after the All-Star break, the Milwaukee Bucks have lost five of their last seven games. The situation has gotten bad enough that coach Doc Rivers called superstars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard into an emergency postgame meeting following a loss to the Golden State Warriors without Stephen Curry. “There […]

NBA trades are common. In fact, even the best superstars can be included in trades which is part of the harsh reality of an NBA business. In the current 2024-25 season, there have been a number of big names traded, including the Dallas Mavericks trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. However, some NBA […]

Kobe Bryant carved out a decorated basketball career, worthy to be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. The Black Mamba earned one NBA MVP award, five NBA championships, and two NBA Finals MVPs. But while Bryant was legendary, that doesn’t mean his career was perfect. In fact, he also endured some shortcomings. Here are […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers let another one slip away, dropping their third straight game in a frustrating 123-119 loss to the Sacramento Kings. Like every other game in this three-game losing streak, it was yet another night where the Cavs looked in control until everything came tumbling down. The opening quarter followed a familiar script. The […]

Michael Jordan is seen by many as the greatest NBA player of all time. But while his talent and accomplishments are nearly untouchable, there’s no doubt that it wasn’t a perfect legacy for His Airness. Here are the 10 biggest stains on Michael Jordans’ legacy, ranked. Check out the gallery. 1. Michael Jordan’s gambling addiction […]