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Jamal Murray has been having a terrific series for the Denver Nuggets against the Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference Semifinals and Denver is one win away from advancing to the Western Conference Finals. However, they may have to try and win Game 6 in Phoenix without Murray on Thursday night, as the Nuggets’ guard […]

The Miami Heat had all the momentum on their side heading into their Game 5 matchup against the New York Knicks in their Eastern Conference semifinals series. After winning both of their games in Miami and holding a 3-1 series lead, it seemed like the Heat were destined to end New York’s season in Game […]

We’re still in the midst of an exciting NBA Playoffs. Eight teams remain, and millions of fans wait patiently to see the outcomes for their favorite teams. However, for people like me who just can’t wait another second, we bide our time by playing some NBA 2K. In case you’re looking to play something, here […]

The NBA Playoffs continue on Thursday night as the Boston Celtics face the Philadelphia 76ers for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The 76ers find themselves in a prime position to close out the Celtics needing just one win to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals. Consequently, FanDuel has us covered with same-game parlay […]

First Take analyst Stephen A Smith made a mockery of Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis on Thursday after he took a nasty elbow from Kevon Looney Wednesday, resulting in him leaving Game 5 early with a possible concussion. Thankfully AD is just fine and will likely play in Game 6 against the Golden State […]

The Charlotte Hornets have two picks in next month’s 2023 NBA Draft. The first (i.e. the one with a 12.5 percent chance of landing mega-prospect Victor Wembanyama) is the one that everybody cares about; the second—the 27th overall pick, acquired from Denver by way of the Knicks—has flown under the radar. This is perfectly understandable–one […]

Oh boy. Amid a war of words between the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors about flopping, Warriors forward JaMychal Green has made his opinion of Lakers superstar LeBron James’ recent comments known. James had responded to Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, who had said that the Lakers know how to “generate some calls,” […]

Gary Payton II has had a solid series for the Golden State Warriors against the Los Angeles Lakers, although it has not all been daisies. In Game 4, he was caught on camera throwing up in his mouth and rallying to stay in the game. On the viral clip, Payton was able to add some […]

On Thursday morning, the NBA revealed the Fan Favorite Awards. The awards included categories such as Dunk of the Year, Assist of the Year and Block of the Year. Additionally, there is an award for Photo of the Year, which Los Angeles Clippers star Russell Westbrook won. 🌟 DUNK OF THE YEAR🌟 HANDLE OF THE […]

Jrue Holiday and the Milwaukee Bucks fell short of their ultimate goal this season: winning a championship. The Bucks finished the regular season with the best record in the league at 58-24, but their playoff run was short-lived. They lost to Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat in five games in the first round of […]

The New York Knicks are in jeopardy of being eliminated from the playoffs as they travel to the Miami Heat in game six of the Eastern Conference semi-finals. Check out our NBA playoff odds series as we give you a Knicks-Heat prediction and pick while letting you know how to watch. The Heat have six […]

The Los Angeles Lakers fell to the Golden State Warriors in a grueling fashion Wednesday night, losing by a final score of 121-106. That said, perhaps the most devastating part of their defeat was the worrisome injury sustained by Anthony Davis after getting elbowed in the final period by Warriors big Kevon Looney which resulted […]

The Los Angeles Lakers failed to eliminate the Golden State Warriors in game five, but now they get a second chance at home in game six of the Western Conference Semifinals. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Warriors-Lakers Game 6 prediction, pick, and how to watch. The biggest question heading into this […]

Throughout history, we’ve seen different stars play for various franchises, some of which carved out legacies that will be remembered forever as the greatest players for each NBA team. In fact, these players will ultimately be remembered for the teams they played for after bringing success to their respective NBA franchises. Let’s take a look […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are one win away from the Eastern Conference Finals. After one of their best all-around performances in a while, the Sixers can close out the Boston Celtics in Game 6. The Sixers have the momentum right now but the Celtics will not be pushed over so easily again. They’re used to forcing […]

The New York Knicks were able to stave off elimination and take Game 5 against the Miami Heat to tighten the series to 3-2. Both teams now head back to Miami and the Kaseya Center for a pivotal Game 6. If the Knicks can survive on the road, they will be able to force a […]

The second round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs is coming down to the wire, and every game can determine the fate of a series. Some franchises are just a win away from getting to the conference finals, so the next game should be crucial. With the Miami Heat set to host the New York Knicks on […]

Raptors assistant coach Adrian Griffin could be in store for a busy few days as the Milwaukee Bucks are set to interview him. According to ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski, the 2021 champions have received permission to interview him for the vacant coaching role after the franchise parted ways with Mike Budenholzer earlier this month. Wojnarowski […]

The Brooklyn Nets have three selections in the 2023 NBA Draft. They have back-to-back picks at Nos. 21 and 22 and pick No. 51 in the second round. These picks will start the franchise’s rebuild after Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant’s exit this past season. With at least one Nets draft pick, the team needs […]

Earlier this month, the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Golden State Warriors on the road in Game 1 by a final score of 117-112 behind a monster 30-point, 23-rebound performance from Anthony Davis. But the biggest storyline from the game was the free throw discrepancy between the two teams. The Lakers shot a whopping 29 […]

Winning their first playoff series since 2013 this year, the New York Knicks have run into a little bit of a roadblock going up against the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Entering Wednesday night, the Knicks trailed the Heat 3-1 in the series and as always, the New York media was all over […]

The Golden State Warriors took care of business on their home floor Wednesday night, as they downed the Los Angeles Lakers by a final score of 121-106 and, in turn, kept their hopes of repeating as NBA Champions alive. Stephen Curry and company managed to dominate in seemingly all areas of the game, particularly right […]

The Golden State Warriors survived for at least another day with a Game 5 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night. The constant war of words between both teams has led to some spicy comments regarding fouls and potential flopping. LeBron James was not afraid to share his thoughts after Steve Kerr accused […]

Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat were unable to close out the Knicks in Game 5 at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night, but according to the superstar, the series will not be going back to New York for a Game 7. “If [coach Erik Spoelstra] tells me to play 48 minutes, I’ll be suited […]

Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II is more than just the son of Hall of Fame point guard Gary Payton, a player revered for his defense as much as his trash talk. In 17 career seasons, the older Payton amassed nine All-NBA selections, nine All-Star selections, nine All-Defensive selections, a Defensive Player of the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers allowed the Golden State Warriors to make it a series by losing Game 5 in San Francisco by a score of 121-106. Both teams now return to Los Angeles for a pivotal Game 6, one the Lakers are most likely deeming a must-win alongside the Warriors. If the Warriors can take […]

Overall, this season has just been an extremely trying one for the Golden State Warriors. Thus, this makes them no strangers to adversity. As the old adage goes, there is no better teacher than experience, and the Warriors’ collective playoff pedigree has helped them remain calm under pressure. This showed in the Warriors’ 121-106 victory […]

The Los Angeles Lakers had the Golden State Warriors on the ropes heading into Wednesday’s Game 5, as they held a commanding 3-1 series lead. In response, the defending champions played as such in front of a packed home crowd at Chase Center and pulled out a triumphant 121-106 win. Though still in possession of […]

After losing in five humiliating games to the Miami Heat in the first round of the playoffs, the Bucks need a revamp. Everything about them is stale—their offense has grown predictable, their defense exploitable. With coach Mike Budenholzer kicked to the curb, now is the chance for the Bucks to reinvent and reimagine who they […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid starred on both ends of the floor in Tuesday’s Game 5 against the Boston Celtics. He scored 33 points — on 10-for-23 shooting from the field — grabbed seven rebounds, and blocked four shots in a game the Sixers went on to win by a final score of 115-103. So […]

When Andrew Wiggins stepped away from the Golden State Warriors in the middle of the season to deal with a personal matter, there were major questions being asked in regards to if he would return at all this year. Wiggins ultimately returned to begin the playoffs for the Warriors and the All-Star forward has looked […]

With the Knicks season on the line, the Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau leaned on his backcourt duo of Jalen Brunson and Quentin Grimes, playing all 48 minutes of the Knicks’ thrilling 112-103 Game 5 win over the Miami Heat. Brunson was brilliant, just as he’s been all playoffs; his heroic 38 points, nine rebounds and […]

Los Angeles Lakers center Mo Bamba has only been available for nine games since the Orlando Magic sent him to L.A. in a 4-team trade headlined by sixth man Bones Hyland and defensive stalwart Patrick Beverley. One of the few big men capable of stretching the floor and altering shots around the rim at a […]

The 2023 NBA playoffs has been yet another tour de force for Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler. Adding to his already large list of iconic playoff moments, Butler put the eight-seeded Heat on his back as they dispatched of the Milwaukee Bucks, the team that finished with the best record in the Eastern Conference, with […]

The Memphis Grizzlies, after months of talking themselves up as the next big thing in the NBA, had to swallow a huge humble pie. Their season, which began with much cacophony, ended on a whimper, as they suffered a six-game first-round series defeat to the lower-seeded Los Angeles Lakers. This defeat was heartbreaking enough on […]

The New York Knicks managed to keep their season alive with a crucial Game 5 win on Wednesday night. Though the Miami Heat were able to jump out to an early lead in the contest, the Knickerbockers were able to pull ahead coming into halftime with a 50-47 lead. They never relinquished it. While the […]

It wasn’t necessarily pretty, but the New York Knicks managed to stave off elimination in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference semifinals series against the Miami Heat by picking up a 112-103 victory. While New York received strong performances from several key players, it’s clear that Jalen Brunson was the star of this game for […]

The Los Angeles Lakers second-round series against the Golden State Warriors is looking a lot like LA’s first-round matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies. Just as they did in round one, the Lakers took Games 1, 3 and 4 from the Warriors, dropping 2 and 5 to carry a 3-2 series lead into a Game 6 […]

The Golden State Warriors are the most successful NBA team of the last decade, winning four NBA Championships and reaching six NBA Finals — and Draymond Green revealed why after staving off elimination in a massive Game 5 win against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night. “Number one, we have a coach who’s one […]