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The Miami Heat shocked the NBA world by taking Game 4 against the Milwaukee Bucks and establishing a 3-1 lead against the No. 1 overall seed. The return of Giannis Antetokounmpo suggested the Bucks would even the series, but resulted in the Heat now being one win away from the biggest upset of the 2023 […]

After the 76ers thoroughly dominated the Nets in the rebounding department during a first-round sweep, general manager Sean Marks didn’t mince words: Brooklyn needs to get bigger. And stronger. And grittier. “Without a doubt, we need to make some changes in terms of adding some size,” Marks said Sunday at HSS Training Center. “I think […]

The New York Knicks have a chance to clinch the series against the Cleveland Cavaliers Wednesday night. Check out Our NBA Playoffs odds series as we give a Knicks-Cavaliers prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. This series has been one of the more lower scoring series in […]

The Boston Celtics are headed back home with a 3-1 series lead over the Atlanta Hawks, but that’s not the only thing in their favor ahead of Game 5. After bumping a referee at the end of Game 4, the NBA announced that Hawks guard Dejounte Murray was suspended for one contest. He’s averaged 20.2 […]

Despite pairing an All-Star guard in Kyrie Irving with superstar Luka Doncic, ESPN analyst Vince Carter doesn’t believe the Dallas Mavericks are true contenders right now. “No. I don’t think so. Not right now,” Carter tells the Fort Worth Star-Telegram’s Mac Engel. “The reasons are many,” Carter continues, “but among them are they need, and […]

The Milwaukee Bucks entered the 2023 NBA playoffs looking like the presumptive favorites to win the NBA championship. and for good reason. After all, the Bucks won 16 straight games from mid-January to early March, overtaking the Boston Celtics for the number one seed in the Eastern Conference and overall homecourt advantage in the postseason. […]

The 2023 NBA Playoffs are officially here with some big moments already in the books. After a bit more than a week of basketball, some series are nearing their end. That is the case for the first-round matchup between the Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Clippers. With Phoenix set to host Los Angeles on […]

The Phoenix Suns find themselves on the brink of advancing to the Western Conference Semifinals heading into Tuesday’s Game 5, as they are up 3-1 in their best-of-seven matchup against the hobbled Los Angeles Clippers whilst heading back to their home court in Arizona. Aside from their commanding series lead, what makes their upcoming contest […]

You’d think, that after a great playoff win that put your team up 3-1 in the series, that everyone on the team would be excited. However, during the New York Knicks’ Game 4 win against the Cleveland Cavaliers, one player was seemingly not content: Julius Randle. The All-Star forward was benched during the game due […]

There are many people who seem to wish the Dallas Mavericks didn’t trade for All-Star guard Kyrie Irving, including former NBA star and current ESPN analyst Vince Carter. Of the Mavs adding Kyrie amid his trade request from the Brooklyn Nets, Carter tells Mac Engel of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram that he “didn’t like it… […]

On Monday night, Jimmy Butler reminded everyone of his greatness. His Miami Heat entered Game 4 against the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks with a surprising 2-1 series lead. With MVP candidate Giannis Antetokoumpo returning to the Bucks lineup, they were looking to win on the road and ride that momentum heading back home. However, Butler had […]

The Golden State Warriors may very well meet with the Los Angeles Lakers in the next round of the NBA Playoffs, but that hasn’t stopped Draymond Green from showing LeBron James some love. The King was the difference-maker in Game 4 against the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday evening, not only tying the game with a […]

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler went full beast mode Monday evening, as he dropped the fourth-best postseason scoring performance in NBA history with 56 big ones to guide his team to a commanding 3-1 series lead over the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks. His escapades left fans, media pundits, and players in pure awe and, during his […]

LeBron James is 38 years old, and he’s still out here impressing people. During the Los Angeles Lakers’ Game 4 win against the Memphis Grizzlies, LeBron had an insane stat-line. He became the first Laker since Shaq himself to post a 20-point, 20-rebound game in the playoffs. It was an incredible feat for everyone… except, […]

The Houston Rockets are going to be making splashes this offseason, that’s for sure. With 10-time All-Star James Harden linked to the Rockets in yet another report, rumblings that they could have interest in Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown, and Brooklyn Nets forward Cam Johnson on their free agent target list as well, it’s seeming […]

The Miami Heat are defying the odds in this year’s quarterfinals matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks, as they now hold a 3-1 series lead over the NBA’s top seed thanks to a historic performance by franchise centerpiece Jimmy Butler during Monday’s Game 4. In what wound up becoming the fourth-best scoring performance in postseason history, […]

LeBron James is the greatest player of his generation, at the very least. Starring for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, and Los Angeles Lakers over the span of a 20-year career, LeBron has somehow remained dominant despite Father Time trying his very best to catch up to him. However, there’s no question that LeBron has […]

Playoff Jimmy Butler was in full effect on Monday night, as the Miami Heat superstar led his team to a 119-114 win over the Milwaukee Bucks — and Skip Bayless used the opportunity to throw a savage shot at longtime Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson. “If only Phil Jackson could see […]

Blake Griffin was one of the most electrifying dunkers in the NBA during his peak. He won the Slam Dunk Contest in 2011. On top of that, Griffin also has six All-Star appearances and five All-NBA selections. With Griffin’s out-of-this-world hops, have you ever wondered how the former Rookie of the Year lives? Well, wonder […]

Back in the day, Magic Johnson was one of the biggest superstars in the NBA. As part of the Los Angeles Lakers Showtime era, Johnson won five NBA championships and five Finals MVPs. Moreover, he was also named NBA MVP three times. With the 12-time All-Star’s legacy on the hardwood, have you ever wondered how […]

The NBA Playoffs continue on Tuesday as the Minnesota Timberwolves (42-40) visit the Denver Nuggets (53-29) for the fifth game in the Western Conference first round. Action tips off at 9:30 p.m. ET. Minnesota forced a fifth game thanks to their 114-108 overtime win in game four. Below we continue our NBA odds series with […]

One stop could have saved the Memphis Grizzlies from falling into the 3-1 hole they now find themselves in. LeBron James made sure to kick them into it like Leonidas in 300. The Los Angeles Lakers frontman put the team on his back and powered through the paint with a high-arching layup off the glass […]

The Golden State Warriors may find themselves tied up at 2-2 in their highly competitive best-of-seven quarterfinals series against the Sacramento Kings, but star big man Draymond Green has allocated some of his free time to stand up for one of his own conference foes in Russell Westbrook for his efforts during this year’s postseason. […]

LeBron James gets a lot of criticism from NBA fans everywhere. When you’re one of the greatest (if not the greatest) players of all-time, that just comes with the job description. One of the biggest criticisms of the Lakers star is that he isn’t “clutch”. That is, he doesn’t “show up” when it’s time to […]

While NBA players are busy playing basketball during the regular season, they get to have some spare time during the offseason. Although a lot of players have basketball as their passion, some of them also have an interest in music. Because of this, it’s not a surprise that some of the most notable NBA players […]

It seems like Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had a Lakers date night ahead of the upcoming coronation. During yesterday’s Lakers vs Grizzlies playoff game, Harry and Meghan were spotted having a Kiss Cam moment on the Jumbotron, per People. This public appearance of the couple is the first outing since the announcement that only […]

Ja Morant is known and somewhat admired for his flashy and sometimes electric play style on the court. However, the Memphis Grizzlies star might have gone a bit overboard Monday night in a Game 4 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. With the game tied at 99 late in the fourth quarter, Morant raced down […]

Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid has a sprained lateral collateral ligament, one of the ligaments inside the knee, according to NBC Sports Philadelphia’s John Clark. “Source confirms Joel Embiid has a sprained LCL. He may have to wear a brace for the knee when he returns,” wrote Clark on Tuesday. “There is some hope that […]

LeBron James has left countless NBA fans speechless following his memorable performance in Game 4 of the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Memphis Grizzlies Game 4 showdown Monday night. Even his teammates couldn’t find the words to describe the four-time league MVP’s heroics, including Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell. No words. pic.twitter.com/b9fANVM2AH — D'Angelo Russell (@Dloading) April […]

The Los Angeles Lakers needed several big plays to seal the win on Monday night. LeBron James and Anthony Davis piled it on in overtime to help close out the Game 4 win. But it was Austin Reaves who buoyed the team throughout the contest with a team-high 23 points. Reaves also scored the game-tying […]

Remember when the Memphis Grizzlies were a likeable team? Just a few seasons ago, they were seen as the young, spunky underdogs that everyone was rooting for. Led by the feisty Ja Morant, their surprising run to the top of the West had everyone enthralled. Two years later, and Memphis is arguably the most hated […]

Austin Reaves was excellent for the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night, scoring a team-high 23 points to help his squad take a commanding 3-1 lead over the Memphis Grizzlies — and the fans at Crypto.com Arena took notice. Reaves was showered with ‘MVP’ chants multiple times as he took the floor. The guard had […]

You come at the king, you better not miss. Everyone and their mothers knew that taunting LeBron James is never a good idea, but Dillon Brooks did anyway. The Memphis Grizzlies forward was feeling good after their Game 2 win over the Los Angeles Lakers, and so he talked some smack. One trip to LA […]

Will the Washington Wizards be able to select a home-run pick with their potential No. 8 spot in the 2023 NBA Draft? Guard Bradley Beal, center Daniel Gafford and guard Monte Morris are locked down for the 2023-24 season, while forwards Kristaps Porzingis and Kyle Kuzma have player options, according to Spotrac. Some of Washington’s […]

LeBron James was him on Monday night, scoring the first 20-20 of his 20-year career and leading his Los Angeles Lakers to a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Memphis Grizzlies — and his teammates took notice after the victory. As James made his way around the locker room after a crucial 117-111 overtime win […]

Where can the Indiana Pacers go once the NBA Draft Lottery decides its draft spot in May? Indiana finished its 2022-23 season with a record of 35-47, good enough for 11th in the Eastern Conference and fourth in the Central Division behind the Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers and Milwaukee Bucks. Indiana finished with its highest […]

LeBron James polished off his initially choppy but ultimately masterful performance in the Los Angeles Lakers‘ 117-111 Game 4 overtime win vs. the Memphis Grizzlies with two epic, high-degree-of-difficulty clutch layups. Are you not entertained? Let’s go one by one. With 6.7 seconds left in regulation and the Lakers down 104-102, LeBron received the inbounds […]

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis said his right hip should be “fine”, but it will still need “round-the-clock treatment” before Game 5 vs. the Memphis Grizzlies, per Darvin Ham. AD re-aggravated the injury after a hard fall in the second quarter of the Lakers’ 117-111 overtime win in Game 4. Anthony Davis was slow […]

Dillon Brooks escaped suspension for his flagrant foul on LeBron James in Game 3, but he and the Memphis Grizzlies couldn’t avoid the wrath of the Los Angeles Lakers superstar Monday night in Game 4 of this first-round series. LeBron James used Game 4 as the backdrop of yet another statistical masterpiece, as he muscled […]