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The Indiana Pacers own the seventh overall pick with three weeks before the 2023 NBA Draft and they should have plenty of options in terms of which top-tier talent they want to take. While Indiana is in a spot where they could look to trade their draft pick for value, it is much more likely […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves could be a hot commodity this summer after a breakout season in 2022-23. A highly coachable combo guard with an aggressive approach, Reaves impressed even more during the 2023 NBA Playoffs while averaging 16.9 points and 4.6 assists per game during the postseason. Even in the Western Conference Finals, […]

After a 2022-23 campaign filled with high hopes and disappointment, the Boston Celtics are officially in the offseason. They were a game away from extending their playoff run into the NBA Finals for the second year in a row, but an embarrassing Game 7 performance against the Miami Heat ruined any chance at redemption. Following […]

Kyrie Irving is going to have the most talked about NBA free agency this summer. Arguably the most polarizing figure across the league, there is no denying the talent that comes along with the controversies he inevitably brings with him. Once NBA free agency begins, Kyrie Irving will be coveted by teams across the league […]

Tyler Herro of the Miami Heat got an optimistic injury update regarding his broken right hand ahead of Game 1 of the NBA Finals, creating optimism for a possible return in Game 2 of the series against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. “I’m told that Game 2 on Sunday […]

We are finally on the doorstep of the 2023 NBA Finals — a historic showdown between the Denver Nuggets and the Miami Heat. This is the first time ever that the Nuggets and the Heat are squaring off in the Finals. Yet, the two had such contrasting journeys on their way to the Finals. The […]

When all the dust clears, 27-year-old point guard D’Angelo Russell remains one of the better point guards in the NBA. One not only capable of scoring from all three levels but who can also make the game easier for his teammates, allowing him to fit the modern mold of point guards as cleanly as possible. […]

One of the key components of the Miami Heat and their historic run, Bam Adebayo will be looking to make his presence to be felt in these 2023 NBA Finals! Join us for our NBA odds series where our Bam Adebayo series points average prediction and pick will be made. There is no doubt that Bam […]

Jimmy Butler and Nikola Jokic have done the unthinkable! Nobody predicted a Heat-Nuggets NBA Finals this season. With teams like the Boston Celtics, Golden State Warriors, Milwaukee Bucks, and Phoenix Suns all dominating in 2022, many thought one of those four teams would participate. However, those two superstars mentioned proved everyone wrong. The Heat defeated […]

The NBA Playoffs continue on Thursday night with the Miami Heat visiting the Denver Nuggets for Game 1 of the NBA Finals. With some of the league’s brightest stars front and center, FanDuel has us covered with a featured NBA same-game parlay for Heat-Nuggets Game 1. Below we continue our NBA Finals odds series with […]

The basketball world was eagerly awaiting the start of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night when the coaching carousel stopped with a bombshell.  The Detroit Pistons had reportedly hired Money Williams, the 2022 NBA Coach of the Year, as their new head coach. What really blew everyone away was the massive contract Detroit used to […]

The true backbone of this Denver Nuggets team, there is no doubt that the former Orlando Magic star in Aaron Gordon isn’t afraid to do the dirty work en route to playing in his first-ever NBA Finals. It is about that time to check out our NBA odds series where our Aaron Gordon series points average […]

The clock continues to tick for Damian Lillard. One of the best players in the entire league, Lillard continues to prove he has what it takes to contend for a championship. The same cannot be said for the Portland Trail Blazers as an organization. From switching head coaches to completely revamping their roster though the […]

Game 1 of the NBA Finals will tip-off on Thursday night, and the Denver Nuggets will have had plenty of rest. Overall, the Nuggets had nine days off, the third most ever behind ten days for the 2003 New Jersey Nets and 11 days for the 1982 Los Angeles Lakers. Most days off before Game […]

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra is one of the most accomplished coaches in NBA history. In his 15 years as the head coach of the Heat, he has led Miami to 12 postseason appearances, six NBA Finals appearances, and two NBA titles. Sure, Spoelstra has coached plenty of great players along the way, such […]

The NBA Playoffs are when the pressure is at its highest. Given that the coveted NBA championship is on the line, NBA stars are more likely to be motivated to play their best. Although the physicality and defense are much tougher, some stars have used it as an opportunity to shine brightly. For this piece, […]

DENVER, CO – The 2023 NBA Finals are tipping off on Thursday, June 1st, with the Denver Nuggets hosting the Miami Heat in Game 1. Fans of the Los Angeles Clippers, however, will likely be more invested in this series thanks for former guard Reggie Jackson. The Clippers traded Reggie Jackson to the Charlotte Hornets […]

Austin Reaves had a coming out party for the Los Angeles Lakers in 2022-23, and it’s rumored that re-signing the 25-year-old is the No. 1 priority for the team this offseason. Although some executives believe Reaves is worth $80 million over four years, the most likely scenario is that he will get four-year, $54 million […]

The Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets play Game 1 of the NBA Finals Thursday night at 8:30 p.m. ET. The game will be televised by ABC. The Nuggets won the Western Conference and have only lost two games this postseason. They are led by two-time MVP Nikola Jokic, who is averaging 29.9 points, 13.3 rebounds […]

Considering their already astronomical payroll, the odds of the Los Angeles Lakers landing Kyrie Irving this offseason are presumed to be rather low. That said, The Athletic’s Jovan Buha doesn’t believe this will result in rumors of such a partnership dying down. In fact, he noted during a recent appearance on The HoopsHype Podcast with […]

The Denver Nuggets prepare to begin their quest for an NBA title and are hoping Michael Porter Jr. can play a big role in that. It is time to continue our NBA odds series with a special Michael Porter Jr. series points average prediction and pick. So far in the playoffs, Michael Porter Jr. is […]

Many people expect Kyrie Irving to re-sign with the Dallas Mavericks this summer after a report claimed they had a handshake deal on a new contract, but that is reportedly false, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. “I’ve heard there’s no truth to any reports that Irving has a handshake deal with Dallas on a […]

Following a disappointing finish in the playoffs, the future of the Boston Celtics is a bit cloudy. However, Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens seems keen on keeping most of the team together, and that includes star Jaylen Brown. Brown had a disastrous Game 7 in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Miami Heat, […]

The big day is here! Game 1 of the 2023 NBA Finals is upon us and the city of Denver and the state of Colorado could not be more excited! The Nuggets host the NBA Finals in their first-ever appearance as they face one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference over the last […]

Rui Hachimura stepped up big time for the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2023 NBA Playoffs; he is now set up for a massive pay-day in free agency this summer. Although the Lakers plan on trying to retain Hachimura, it could get ‘dicey’ if another team offers him a contract that is just out of […]

Nick Nurse’s time as the head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers has officially begun. The former Toronto Raptors head coach has been brought in by the Sixers with the hopes that he can elevate the Joel Embiid-led team into champions. Nurse has earned a reputation as an innovative coach and someone who isn’t afraid to […]

Miami Heat big man Udonis Haslem is a Heat lifer. He has spent the last 20 years playing for the Heat organization and has won three championships in Miami, one in 2006, one in 2012, and the other in 2013. At his advanced age, Haslem isn’t the player he once was for the Heat, but […]

The Boston Celtics had a very disappointing end to their season with a dud in Game 7 against the Miami Heat. To make matters worse, key guys like Jayson Tatum, Derrick White and Malcolm Brogdon all enter the offseason with injuries they are going to have to tend to, reports The Athletic’s Jared Weiss. According […]

The Boston Celtics finished the regular season off with the second-best record in the association at 57-25 and held homecourt advantage throughout their time during the playoffs. Unfortunately, these factors proved to have no real impact on their postseason endeavors, as they still wound up falling short of their ultimate goal of attaining banner number […]

The NBA Finals start on Thursday night, and FanDuel offers plenty of popular parlays for the series.  It is time to continue our NBA odds series with a special NBA Finals popular parlays with the most value prediction and pick. The popular parlays section of the FanDuel picks is littered with stars and their expected […]

The Miami Heat have taken the NBA by storm throughout the 2023 NBA Playoffs. They lost their first Play-In Tournament game against the Atlanta Hawks, and nearly lost their second against the Chicago Bulls, which would’ve knocked them out of the playoffs entirely. They held on to claim the No. 8 seed in the Eastern […]

Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat were very close to infamously blowing a 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals to the Boston Celtics. After securing their spot in the NBA Finals, Butler decided to spotlight an Instagram DM he received from a Heat fan that perfectly encapsulated how all of Miami felt going into […]

The concept of the generational curse is becoming more well-known in the vernacular. Trauma has roots in genetics, and thanks to how humans reproduce, parents pass down certain characteristics to their offspring. As a result, these offspring are vulnerable to continuing the cycle of their ancestors’ behavior. But does the same phenomenon happen in the […]

Miami Heat star wing Jimmy Butler has been playing at an incredibly high level this postseason. His playoff numbers are up across the board compared to the regular season, most notably his scoring average, which has increased from 22.9 points per game to 28.5. The Milwaukee Bucks, New York Knicks, and Boston Celtics all threw […]

The 2023 NBA Finals promises a breathtaking spectacle as the Miami Heat gear up to confront the formidable Denver Nuggets. Overcoming a tumultuous season of highs and lows, the Heat have defied all odds to secure their coveted spot in the championship series. They are poised to unleash their might upon the Nuggets. Miami, of […]

Since the Boston Celtics were officially eliminated from postseason contention following their forced ouster by the Miami Heat, the subject of Joe Mazzulla’s job security has seemingly been a hot talking point. The first-year head coach showed signs of struggle throughout his inaugural season in Beantown, and both fans and media pundits alike put them […]

This year’s NBA free agency period projects to have a bevy of top-notch talents becoming available, and fans and analysts are seemingly expecting several players to change zip codes for the 2023-24 season. Perhaps one of the most buzzed-about names slated to hit the open market this summer is Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet who, […]

The Boston Celtics reportedly were all-in on Joe Mazzulla’s leadership stype, but the roster did not agree with his shift away from a defensive identity that got the team to the NBA Finals in 2022, according to Jay King and Jared Weiss of The Athletic. “His leadership is second to none,” a Celtics source said, […]

Boston Celtics star wings Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown may not be the team’s vocal leaders — that title belongs to Marcus Smart and Al Horford — but they are the Celtics’ two best players, and thus, their words carry weight in the locker room. Tatum and Brown used their influence to demand a rotation […]