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The start to the Philadelphia 76ers’ season has been newsworthy, if nothing else. The emergence of rookie Jared McCain has been impactful. But Tyrese Maxey, Paul George, and Joel Embiid having missed a combined 32 games when the team has only played 20 has too. The team signed Guerschon Yabusele to a one-year “prove-it” deal […]

The Orlando Magic have enjoyed a strong start to the 2024-25 NBA season, posting a 16-8 record despite the absence of Paolo Banchero, who has been sidelined with a torn right oblique since late October. Franz Wagner has emerged as the team’s leader, averaging 25.4 points, 6.5 assists, and 5.9 rebounds per game while shooting […]

Washington Wizards rookie Alex Sarr is off to a promising start, as he’s tied for seventh in the NBA with 1.9 blocks per game. However, the No. 2 overall pick will have his hands full guarding three-time MVP Nikola Jokic on Saturday night. Sarr admitted that Washington must be ‘locked in,‘ as the Serbian international […]

It’s been a while since the Cleveland Cavaliers have been 100% healthy. The Cavs have been without Max Strus since early October after he suffered a hip injury and eventual ankle sprain. Sophomore forward Emoni Bates, meanwhile, hasn’t even touched the floor after undergoing knee surgery before preseason play began. Although Cleveland has the NBA’s […]

Competitiveness and talent are the best words to describe the NBA Cup. Aside from teams giving it their all for a chance to advance to Las Vegas and win the grand cash prize, along with the NBA Cup itself, we have seen these playoff-like games bring out the best in the league’s greatest stars. If […]

Brandon Ingram’s days as a member of the New Orleans Pelicans are clearly numbered. Ingram was among the most prominent players available on the trade block this past offseason amid the Pelicans’ refusal to give the 27-year-old a contract extension. And he only served to add more fuel to the fire after changing representations, joining […]

The good vibes the Golden State Warriors began the 2024-25 season seem to be all but gone by now. It seems like a long time has passed since the Warriors started off the campaign by winning 12 of their first 15 games, as they have fallen all the way down in the Western Conference standings […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are in the Bay Area to take on the Golden State Warriors Friday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Timberwolves-Warriors prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Timberwolves-Warriors NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Timberwolves-Warriors Odds […]

We’re back to continue our betting predictions and picks for Friday’s NBA slate as we head to the Western Conference for this divisional matchup. The Utah Jazz (4-17) will take on the Portland Trail Blazers (8-14) as the two squads meet for the first time this season. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a […]

The Utah Jazz have begun the 2024-25 season as one of the top teams in the Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey sweepstakes. All three players have a shot to be selected with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, and the Jazz have certainly made an early case for most […]

There are 85 NBA players who can’t be traded this season until Dec. 15. That is because of the “recently signed trade restriction” rule that prevents teams from trading players right away after signing them to new deals. Although the NBA trade deadline is still months away, Dec. 15 will unofficially kick off the trade […]

Riding high after knocking off the Washington Wizards at home, Evan Mobley and the Cleveland Cavaliers hope to maintain momentum when they host Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. As mentioned, the Cavs defeated the Wizards 118-87 last time. The Nuggets, meanwhile, have had an up-and-down stretch lately, going 3-3 in their previous six games. […]

NBA 2K25 has released its December player ratings update, showcasing significant adjustments to reflect the ongoing evolution of the 2024-25 NBA season. Headlining this month’s changes are Giannis Antetokounmpo, Victor Wembanyama, and Ja Morant, whose stellar performances have earned them notable boosts. These updates highlight not only the dominance of established stars like Antetokounmpo but […]

A return to Miami is something that LeBron James looks forward to every season. Due to the Los Angeles Lakers being in the Western Conference, this trip only comes once a year, and Wednesday night offered LeBron a chance to take a trip down memory lane and escape what has been a rocky season for […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are building momentum as the Beale Street-based roster returns to near-full health. Jaren Jackson Jr. has led the way while Taylor Jenkins tinkered with several rotational setups. It took a few weeks to find a groove but Desmond Bane and Marcus Smart’s return from injury has coincided with the Grizzlies (14-8) surging […]

The NBA Cup Group Phase is over, and the eight teams in the Knockout Stages have been finalized. Now, losses mean you get sent home, and your chances to win the NBA’s in-season tournament are over. With fewer NBA games being played over the next week or two because of the NBA Cup Knockout Stages, […]

The New York Knicks are an interesting case as far as age is concerned. They are fairly young, with an average age of 26.3 years old, which is essentially right in the middle of the NBA (18th). There are no important players who are older than 30, meaning everyone is essentially in their respective prime—which […]

The Orlando Magic regained momentum Wednesday night with a hard-fought 106-102 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. The win marked a bounce back for the Magic, who improved to 16-8 on the season following a disappointing 121-106 loss to the New York Knicks in their final NBA Cup match. Franz Wagner played a pivotal role in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers fell short of expectations during the last few seasons of Kobe Bryant’s career. In fact, the best chance they had before Bryant retired in 2016 was in the 2012-13 season.  Then GM Mitch Kupchak assembled a “super team” that included Steve Nash, Dwight Howard, and Pau Gasol. Aside from most of […]

The Golden State Warriors host the hot Houston Rockets for a Western Conference battle! It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Rockets-Warriors prediction and pick. The Rockets have been one of the hottest teams to begin the 2024-25 season. At 15-7, they sit in second place in the Western Conference. Ime Udoka […]

Sustained excellence is one of the hardest things to do in the NBA and being around for one franchise for more than five years these days is even harder. Kemba Walker was able to achieve both during the prime of his career with the Charlotte Hornets before injuries derailed his career. Kemba Walker’s path to […]

Fresh from a deep playoff run that saw them reach the Western Conference Finals in the 2024 NBA Playoffs, the Minnesota Timberwolves were poised to be top contenders in the West this season until a blockbuster trade prior to the 2024-2025 season. The Timberwolves, who are also in the midst of an ownership spat, raised […]

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

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

The Memphis Grizzlies host the Sacramento Kings for a highly anticipated Western Conference matchup! It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Kings-Grizzlies prediction and pick. The Kings are coming off a huge win over the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night, 120-111. That win brought them to 10-12 on the season and could […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have gotten off to a disappointing start to the 2024-25 season. With about a quarter of the season in the rearview, the Bucks are sitting at 11-9 and in fifth place in the Eastern Conference standings. They’ve certainly rebounded from the very beginning of the year, but they still have a ways […]

The Brooklyn Nets are tied with the Chicago Bulls and Indiana Pacers for the Eastern Conference’s eighth seed. All three teams have records of 9-13. But the Pacers are fresh off of an appearance in the 2024 Eastern Conference Finals. And the Bulls and Nets were discussed all offseason in conjunction with Cooper Flagg. Cam […]

After a red-hot start to the season, Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson made franchise history. For the eighth time in Cavs franchise history, Atkinson was named Eastern Conference Coach of the Month for Cleveland’s games in October and November. Under Atkinson, the Cavs went 17-3 in that stretch and own the best record in […]

The injury-plagued New Orleans Pelicans have more than a few big questions to answer before the NBA Trade Deadline. Determining what to do with Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson is a quagmire for the Pelicans front office. Dealing with both All-Stars after each made changes in representations will be a full-time job. Thankfully, rookie Yves […]

Saying the New Orleans Pelicans (4-18) are suffering through one of the most injury-ravaged, drama-filled seasons in professional sports might be an understatement. It’s gotten that bad in the Big Easy amid Zion Williamson’s agency change, Herb Jones’ recent shoulder injury, and Dejounte Murray’s broken hand on Opening Night. The list of injury reports, timeline […]

In their 118-87 victory over the Washington Wizards, the Cleveland Cavaliers faced two scares in the third quarter. Superstar Donovan Mitchell nearly injured his shoulder while trying to navigate a screen by Jonas Valanciunas, but he returned despite his limp right arm. However, after Mitchell went to the locker room, Cavs guard Darius Garland was […]

The upstart Detroit Pistons (9-14) have seemingly turned a competitive corner with Cade Cunningham leading the way on the court. Trajan Langdon, the recently hired President of Basketball Operations, has injected some fresh air into an organizational culture that needed a boost. Head coach J.B. Bickerstaff is handling the rest from the sidelines and is finding […]

The Orlando Magic saw their six-game win streak snapped on Tuesday night, falling to the New York Knicks in a 121-106 blowout during their final NBA Cup Group A matchup. Although the loss dropped the Magic to 15-8 on the season, they still secured a wild card spot in the NBA Cup quarterfinals and will […]

The Utah Jazz are one of the cellar dwellers in the Western Conference this season, posting a measly 4-16 win-loss record for the 14th seed. However, no one really expected the Jazz to contend this year, given that they’re still in the midst of a rebuilding chapter. But while Lauri Markkanen seems to be the […]

Just a few months ago, the Minnesota Timberwolves finally rose to relevancy in the NBA. They swept Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns in the first round of the playoffs before sending Nikola Jokic and the defending champions home in the second. But while they were eliminated by the Dallas Mavericks, a trip to the […]

The NBA trade deadline, when the majority of NBA trades are made, is still months away. The last day to make deals is Feb. 6, 2025. That won’t stop fans from being intrigued by trade rumors and possible deals all season long, though, and trade season really starts on Dec. 15, 2024. A good chunk […]

The Orlando Magic are on the road to take on the Philadelphia 76ers Wednesday night. Below we will continue with our NBA odds series as we hand out a Magic-76ers prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Magic-76ers NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are on the road to take on the Miami Heat Wednesday night. This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Lakers-Heat prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Lakers-Heat NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: […]

The NBA season continues and we have a tilt between the Detroit Pistons and the Boston Celtics on Wednesday.  It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Pistons-Celtics prediction and pick. The upcoming matchup on Wednesday, between the Boston Celtics and Detroit Pistons promises to be an intriguing contest. The Celtics, boasting a […]