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The Detroit Pistons are having a rough 2023-24 NBA season. The Pistons have a record of 2-15 and sit in last place in the Eastern Conference Standings. Naturally, the Motor City is looking for a way to improve its team. Bojan Bogdanovic could a be piece the Pistons are willing to trade, but Detroit’s record […]

In a back-and-forth game at American Airlines Center on Tuesday night, the Houston Rockets found themselves on the losing end, falling to the Dallas Mavericks 121-115. This loss not only eliminates the Rockets from the In-Season Tournament, but also extends their road woes. In addition to being 8-7 on the season, Houston is now 0-6 […]

Former Atlanta Hawks standout Jeff Teague didn’t mind teams running up the score to qualify for the knockout round of the in-season tournament. He spoke about it during an interview on FanDuelTV’s hit show Run It Back. Jeff Teague’s comments came after the Boston Celtics repeatedly fouled Andre Drummond intentionally to force him to shoot […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas is expected to return on Thursday night against the Charlotte Hornets after missing the team’s last nine games with a left ankle sprain. The Nets listed Thomas as probable on their initial injury report Wednesday. Thomas participated in full-court, five-on-five scrimmages following Brooklyn’s shootaround Tuesday, according to head coach Jacque […]

The Toronto Raptors reportedly have some real concerns regarding OG Anunoby’s upcoming free agency situation this summer. According to Hoops Hype, the Raptors are worried that teams could pry away Anunoby from Toronto with a shorter-term max deal because of the relatively weak free agency market in the summer of 2024. League executives expect Anunoby […]

De’Aaron Fox has been a focal point for the Sacramento Kings as of late. In fact, he played an instrumental role in leading the Kings back into the postseason in 2023 for the first time since 2006. Fox is also the reigning NBA Clutch Player of the Year. Moreover, 2023 also saw him make his […]

With their season crashing down before it even truly began and no end in sight, the Chicago Bulls may be heading toward a rebuild of sorts. That could start during the season, with several Bulls veterans potentially hitting the trade market if the losing continues in Chicago. This begs the question as to what the […]

With James Harden out of the equation, Tyrese Maxey has blossomed into a star for the Philadelphia 76ers. In his fourth and final year of his contract with the Sixers, Maxey is set to see a massive raise next offseason. While a new contract would be great, Maxey’s focus is on helping the Sixers compete […]

The Golden State Warriors suffered another disheartening defeat Tuesday night when they blew a 24-point lead and lost to the Sacramento Kings, 124-123. Golden State’s early-season struggles have opened discussions on whether the Warriors should make drastic changes this season to maximize the prime of Stephen Curry and improve their chances of winning a championship. […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers stomped the Atlanta Hawks 128-105 on Tuesday night, leading the Cavs to finish group play in the NBA’s inaugural in-season tournament with a 3-1 record and a plus-29 point differential. But it wasn’t enough to advance to the eight-team knockout round. After the game, Cavs star Donovan Mitchell reflected on Cleveland’s failure […]

Immanuel Quickley is one of the most popular players on the New York Knicks, but teams are reportedly monitoring whether or not he will become available on the trade market after the two sides failed to agree to an extension before the season, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. “I think Quickley might be New […]

There are eight teams left in the first edition of the NBA in-season tournament, including the Boston Celtics, Indiana Pacers, Milwaukee Bucks, New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers, Sacramento Kings, New Orleans Pelicans and Phoenix Suns. Not only will there be a prize for the team that wins, but an MVP trophy handed out. Heading […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have completely turned the page toward a youth movement in the 2023-24 season. Rotation players Shaedon Sharpe, Scoot Henderson, and Jabari Walker are all 21 years old or younger. Even veteran starters Anfernee Simons and Deandre Ayton are 24 and 25 years old, respectively. Despite the fact that the Blazers and […]

The James Harden experiment started off bad for the Los Angeles Clippers, as they lost their first five games with him in the starting lineup. Then, after moving Russell Westbrook to the bench, the Clippers rattled off three-straight wins and all of their problems seemed to be forgotten. The Clippers now find themselves 7-9 after […]

Toronto Raptors All-Star Pascal Siakam was a hot name in trade discussions during the NBA offseason. Given the fact that the Raptors missed the playoffs and Siakam was entering the final year of his contract, rival teams viewed Toronto as a prime trade partner. Ultimately, the Raptors and executive Masai Ujiri held off on making […]

Charlotte Hornets veteran Gordon Hayward is reportedly on the radar of “multiple playoff-caliber teams,” according to HoopsHype. The report added that while the Hornets intend to compete for a playoff spot, they would eventually look to give Brandon Miller more playing time at Hayward’s expense should they stay outside the Play-In Tournament picture. Charlotte is […]

Last Wednesday, Golden State Warriors guard Chris Paul was ejected by Scott Foster in the latest incident from the ongoing saga between the two. NBA fans went wild online after the ejection. While many ripped Foster, other sarcastically broke down Foster’s ejection in the style of a legendary player’s signature move. On social media, Rob […]

The Phoenix Suns are winners of the West’s wild card spot. Phoenix will face the Los Angeles Lakers and the LeBron James/Anthony Davis duo in the quarterfinals of the NBA’s in-season tournament at 8 p.m. PT Tuesday in Los Angeles. .#Suns have the fifth-best odds to win the 2023-24 NBA in-season tournament, per @FDSportsbook. PHX: […]

It seems like a matter of time before Zach LaVine and the Chicago Bulls part ways. LaVine has been with the Bulls since the start of the 2017-18 season and the former lottery pick has blossomed into a two-time All-Star talent at the shooting guard position. However, the organization’s lack of success and LaVine’s frustrations […]

Local police reportedly began looking into the social media allegations that Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey had an inappropriate relationship with a minor. However, it seems like police inquiries have hit a roadblock as the alleged teen and family are reportedly refusing to coordinate with officials, per TMZ. The Newport Beach Police Department put out a […]

There was a stretch in the 2010’s when it seemed like the San Antonio Spurs were nailing every one of their draft picks. Not because the guys they were drafting were the most talented players or went on to have the best careers, but because at the time of the selection, it seemed like they’d […]

Almost a quarter of the 2023-34 NBA season is in the history books and the New Orleans Pelicans (9-9) are treading water in the standings. The narrative should be familiar to any fan jumping on the bandwagon since Demarcus Cousins chased that free throw, or Zion Williamson was drafted. Injuries have again taken a toll […]

The Los Angeles Clippers go on the road to take on the Sacramento Kings Wednesday night! This game will continue our NBA odds series with a Clippers-Kings prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Clippers are 7-9 to begin this season, and they have not been playing […]

Group Play in the NBA In-Season Tournament has come and gone. The NBA’s newest event had a lot of fans hesitant to get on board, but with the first round in the mirror, approval of the tournament seems to have increased. Action is clearly amped up during In-Season Tournament games, and it will only intensify […]

And the San Antonio Spurs most pleasant surprise so far in the 2023-24 campaign is…. Actually, there’s no need for a drum roll. Despite all the hype and fanfare, yes, Victor Wembanyama is the Spurs most pleasant surprise this season. After all, a surprise can be defined as ‘an astonishing event’, and well, Wembanyama’s play […]

Karl-Anthony Towns of the Minnesota Timberwolves is a target of disrespect by NBA fans and some players in the league as well, but his former teammate Jeff Teague believes he is one of the top talents, and had a hilarious explanation for why he receives that criticism. “I don’t know, because he’s one of the […]

In January 2000, Mark Cuban purchased a majority stake in the Dallas Mavericks for $285 million. On Tuesday, Cuban agreed to sell a majority ownership in the team to the Adelson family for $3.5 billion, but the long-time owner will still keep a strong stake and full control of the Mavs. Many have started to […]

Much like the NBA Finals odds, the Boston Celtics and the Milwaukee Bucks have emerged as the top two favorites to win the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament, per FanDuel. The Celtics are currently slated at +310 to win the NBA Cup, while the Bucks are a close second at +340. Boston being the odds-on favorite […]

Chris Paul of the Golden State Warriors recently appeared on the Point Forward podcast, and he was asked about his relationship with former Oklahoma City Thunder teammate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander after those two and Paul’s family were seen embracing after a recent game. “I mean this when I say it, and I try not to get […]

If we learned anything about the group stage of the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament, it is that this event was a major success. All 30 teams bought into the idea of playing for something early on in the season and, as a result, we were gifted some high-level games with playoff-like atmospheres in arenas across […]

NBA 2K24 Season 3 begins this Friday, bringing new content to MyCAREER, MyTEAM, the newly-added In-Season Tournament, and more. Additionally, NBA 2K24 Season 3 celebrates 25 years of NBA 2K with Allen Iverson gracing the season cover. For those who don’t know, Iverson was the original NBA 2K cover athlete, appearing on the cover for […]

New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum has not played since November 4, as the veteran guard has been on the injury report due to right lung small pneumothorax. While he has missed the Pelicans’ last 12 games, McCollum is set to return on Wednesday night against the Philadelphia 76ers. Based on the Pelicans’ latest injury […]

The New York Knicks defeated the Charlotte Hornets in another in-season tournament game on Tuesday night in Madison Square Garden. The Knicks are now 10-7 on the year, and the Hornets played without LaMelo Ball, who is out for an extended period of time with an ankle sprain. It was an encouraging performance for the […]

The NBA season carries on with a week six matchup between the Utah Jazz and Memphis Grizzlies. Our NBA odds series continues with a Jazz-Grizzlies prediction and pick. Although the Utah Jazz have experienced some regression relative to their start last season, they have seen some serious development from their young core—specifically, Keyonte George. George […]

The NBA season carries on with a week six matchup between the Washington Wizards and Orlando Magic. Our NBA odds series continues with a Wizards-Magic prediction and pick. On Monday night, the Washington Wizards won a game for the first time in 20 days. Their dominating 126-107 win over the Detroit Pistons was highlighted by […]

The NBA season carries on with a week six matchup between the Phoenix Suns and Toronto Raptors. Our NBA odds series continues with a Suns-Raptors prediction and pick. The Phoenix Suns are riding some serious momentum coming into this game. A seven-game winning streak has propelled them to first in their division, with them sitting […]

The Golden State Warriors are in a funk. Having lost eight of their last ten games since a 6-2 start to the season, the Dubs have now dropped to 10th place in the ultra-competitive Western Conference as we near the quarter-pole of the season. Now while there’s still plenty of time to turn the season […]

The NBA season carries on with a week six matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and Detroit Pistons. Our NBA odds series continues with a Lakers-Pistons prediction and pick. Monday night’s game for the Los Angeles Lakers was a bittersweet moment. On the one hand, LeBron James broke Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s record for most minutes played in NBA […]

“I don’t even have money for a cheeseburger.” It’s hard to imagine these words coming out of Allen Iverson’s mouth when you realize he made over $200 million in his NBA career. Luckily, there was a top-secret Allen Iverson clause, but more on that later. Allen Iverson was a star the moment he stepped foot […]