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While the Toronto Raptors are set to make the play-in tournament and compete for the chance to make the postseason, there’s been no shortage of drama around this team all season. From injuries to integral players to the ongoing trade rumors leading up to the deadline in February, the Raps seem to always be a […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are currently in a tough race for the postseason in the Western Conference standings. Since their early inconsistent play, they have rebounded and have shown vast improvements during the second half of the season. Even so, they are just one of several teams fighting for playoff position with a mere handful of […]

Nikola Jokic was out of action on Thursday night as the Denver Nuggets suffered a lopsided 107-88 defeat at the hands of the New Orleans Pelicans. Denver has another game coming up on Friday against Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns, and at this point, Jokic has popped up on the injury report again. As […]

The NBA world awaits Friday’s game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Minnesota Timberwolves. It is the biggest game of the season so far, as massive playoff implications hang in the balance. LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the NBA’s newest sensation Austin Reaves will look to surpass Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards in the […]

LeBron James has already been upgraded to available for Friday’s crucial matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Minnesota Timberwolves. For their part, Minnesota is currently hoping for the same luck as they make a handful of final decisions on the injury front. This includes star players Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards, who have […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently in the midst of a full-on battle for the final remaining Play-In spots out in the West. Friday’s matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves is a massive game for them, with the Wolves currently just half a game ahead of them in the standings. As per usual, Anthony Davis has […]

While the Dallas Mavericks have struggled and fallen out of playoff and Play-In contention this late in the 2022-23 season, general manager Nico Harrison has not lost his belief on Jason Kidd … at least not yet. The Mavs have dropped to 11th in the Western Conference amid an ugly slump that saw them go […]

With the current state of the NBA’s Western Conference, every team from the fourth seed to the 12 seed is still fighting to keep their postseason hopes alive. The fifth-seeded Los Angeles Clippers have five games remaining to punch their ticket to their fourth playoff berth in five years, with their first of the final […]

Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley firmly believes Paolo Banchero is the rookie of the year, and it’s not even close. Ahead of the Magic’s showdown with the Washington Wizards on Friday, Mosley was asked about Banchero’s case for the Rookie of the Year award. The Orlando tactician didn’t hold back as he claimed that […]

LeBron James has been back in action for the Los Angeles Lakers after missing 13 crucial games due to a nagging foot injury. Los Angeles has another massive game scheduled on Friday when they take on the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center, and unsurprisingly, the four-time league MVP has once again popped up on […]

While Jayson Tatum may not be the biggest tennis fan, the Boston Celtics star admitted that Serena Williams has had a profound impact on him and his career. Before Women’s History month ends, Tatum was asked about a female athlete who have been an inspiration to him. The Celtics forward then mentioned Serena and how […]

Load management has been a hot button issue in the NBA for a long time. And rightly so. Many fans save up money for maybe one or two games to see their favorite player in action. Those plans could be ruined at a moment’s notice if an athlete and the team’s training staff consider a […]

The Boston Celtics are playing on the second night of a back-to-back set on Friday following a very impressive demolition job on Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday. Jayson Tatum has already been cleared to play in Friday’s matchup against a shorthanded Utah Jazz side, which is obviously a massive development for Boston. […]

Kansas Jayhawks flamethrower Gradey Dick is projected to be a lottery pick in the 2023 NBA Draft and teams will be glad to know that he’s decided he’s ready to take the next step in his basketball journey. Gradey Dick announces live on NBA Today that he's declaring for the NBA Draft. #kubball pic.twitter.com/NO98yG4NQc — […]

The Boston Celtics are coming off a huge win over Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night. Jayson Tatum played a key role in the 140-99 blowout win, dropping 40 points on eight triples all over a hapless Bucks side. Boston is scheduled for another game on Friday against the Utah Jazz, which […]

Crazier things have happened. Still, when the Charlotte Hornets trade their top pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, veteran guard Terry Rozier, and veteran forward Gordon Hayward in a three-team blockbuster involving the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks. Said trade would require the Lakers to want to blow it up, seeing a future with […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been out of commission for the Oklahoma City Thunder in their last two games due to a nagging ankle injury. OKC is currently barely clinging on to the 10th and final Play-In spot in the West, with Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks breathing down their neck. The Thunder have another big […]

With five games remaining on the docket, the Indiana Pacers find themselves looking to nab a top-10 slot in the Eastern Conference standings and participate in this year’s play-in tournament. Their Thursday bout against the Oklahoma City Thunder is hoped to be the start of a hot closeout to the season after having dropped their […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will be without Tobias Harris on Friday as they take on the Toronto Raptors in a crucial game at the Wells Fargo Center. Harris has been ruled out for the game due to a non-COVID illness, per Sam DiGiovanni of ClutchPoints. It certainly couldn’t have come a t the worst possible time […]

The Los Angeles Clippers (41-36) visit the Memphis Grizzlies (48-28) on Friday night! Action tips off at 8:10 p.m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Clippers-Grizzlies prediction, pick, and how to watch. Here are the Clippers-Grizzlies NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel NBA Odds: Clippers-Grizzlies Odds Los Angeles Clippers: +5 (-110) Memphis Grizzlies: […]

Andrew Wiggins remains out for the Golden State Warriors and it’s unknown when he’ll be back, but there’s still a chance that he returns and plays again in time for the playoffs. That belief has only been further fueled by the latest report on Wiggins, who is now said to be back in the Bay […]

The NBA and NBPA are coming closer to an agreement on a new, long-term CBA as they near Adam Silver‘s opt-out deadline Friday. A deal appears to be within reach, however there are still gaps to cover on an accord, reports ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Reports have been swirling all day Friday regarding updates on a […]

The Detroit Pistons (16-60) visit the Houston Rockets (18-59) on Friday night! Action tips off at 8:10 p.m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Pistons-Rockets prediction, pick, and how to watch. Here are the Pistons-Rockets NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel NBA Odds: Pistons-Rockets Odds Detroit Pistons: +6.5 (-112) Houston Rockets: -6.5 (-108) […]

Steph Curry is fully aware the Golden State Warriors are still at risk of falling to the play-in tournament by regular season’s end. As the playoffs fast approach, though, Curry can’t help but believe the defending champs will hit their “peak” when it matters most—sustained struggles throughout 2022-23 notwithstanding. Asked on Friday if the Dubs […]

At 16-60, the Detroit Pistons have the league’s worst record and a 14 percent chance to land the first overall pick in the NBA Draft Lottery. They have a 52.1 percent chance to land a top-four pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. It’s likely that they would use the first pick on Metropolitans 92 power […]

Discussions between the National Basketball Association and National Basketball Players Association to lower the minimum age to enter the NBA Draft are no longer part of the league’s labor talks, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Friday. This will allow college basketball’s “one-and-done” era to continue into the foreseeable future; that is, players can leave high […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are so good (#2 seed in the West for the second straight year) and so young (fourth lowest average age in the league) that it seems somewhat inevitable that they’ll win the NBA Finals at some point. In fact, if you ask them, they’ll tell you that the only thing holding them […]

Kevin Durant recently made his debut for the Phoenix Suns before they ready for the NBA Playoffs. Colin Cowherd believes once the playoffs arrive, Durant and the Suns will have to overcome one major problem. "Here come the conspiracy theories if the Lakers make the playoffs." — @ColinCowherd explains pic.twitter.com/C8L0x9Gsps — Herd w/Colin Cowherd (@TheHerd) […]

The New York Knicks (44-33) visit the Cleveland Cavaliers (48-29) on Friday night! Action tips off at 7:40 p.m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Knicks-Cavaliers prediction, pick, and how to watch. Here are the Knicks-Cavaliers NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel NBA Odds: Knicks-Cavaliers Odds New York Knicks: +3.5 (112) Cleveland Cavaliers: […]

LeBron James is locked in to one more season with the Los Angeles Lakers before having a player option for the 2024-2025 season. This certainly clouds his NBA future, as he will have the ability to become an unrestricted free agent the same year his son Bronny hits the NBA draft. Speaking on who he […]

A premier Western Conference battle in the desert will take place on Friday night, as the Denver Nuggets meet up with the Phoenix Suns in a battle between two contenders. It is time to check out our NBA odds series where our Nuggets-Suns prediction and pick will be revealed. Playing in their second game in […]

Steve Kerr knows what it feels like when a dynasty’s time is finished. And as the Golden State Warriors’ postseason title defense looms, the three-time champion with Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls is pushing back on the notion the reign of Steph Curry, Draymond Green and Klay Thompson will soon come to a close. […]

The Utah Jazz (36-40) visit the Boston Celtics (53-24) on Friday night! Action tips off at 7:40 p.m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Jazz-Celtics prediction, pick, and how to watch. Here are the Jazz-Celtics NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel NBA Odds: Jazz-Celtics Odds Utah Jazz: +9.5 (-110) Boston Celtics: -9.5 (-110) […]

Our coverage of Friday’s NBA slate will continue with a prediction and pick for this Western Conference matchup. The San Antonio Spurs (19-57) will travel to take on the Golden State Warriors (40-37). Check out our NBA odds series for our Spurs-Warriors prediction and pick. The San Antonio Spurs are in 14th-place in the West […]

7-time NBA All-Star LaMarcus Aldridge announced his retirement on Friday. Aldridge, who played for the Portland Trail Blazers, San Antonio Spurs, and Brooklyn Nets during his career, shared his retirement message on Twitter. “In the words of TB12, you only get one big, emotional retirement… so, on that note…I’m thankful for all the memories, family […]

The NBA and NBPA are quickly approaching the Friday night opt-out deadline for a new CBA set by Adam Silver, and details surrounding the deal are starting to emerge. A new CBA would not include an end to the “One-and-Done” era, as high school players would still need to wait a full year after graduating to […]

The Sacramento Kings will look to continue to light up the beam as they square off with the Portland Trail Blazers in the City of Roses. Join us for our NBA odds series to kick off the weekend where our Kings-Trail Blazers prediction and pick will be made. Entering this Friday night clash as heavy favorites, […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James may be the richest player in the NBA but hes notoriously known as one of the most frugal players as well. So, when eccentric billionaire slash Twitter overlord Elon Musk announced that he would be removing legacy verified checks beginning on Apr. 1, many took to Twitter to denounce […]

Our NBA odds series will continue with an Eastern Conference matchup from our nation’s capital in Washington, DC. The Orlando Magic (32-44) will face off against the Washington Wizards (34-42) in an exciting matchup between young teams. Check out our NBA odds series for our Magic-Wizards prediction and pick. The Orlando Magic are in 13th-place […]