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D’Angelo Russell led the Los Angeles Lakers to a scorching start on Tuesday night as they took on the New Orleans Pelicans in a marquee matchup. The new Lakers point guard came firing out the gates, leading LA to a 14-0 start against their opponents. LeBron James was in attendance watching from the sidelines and […]

It’s no secret that Russell Westbrook has been portrayed by the media as a bad teammate. So much so, that he was even once described as a “vampire” in the locker room right after he parted ways with the Los Angeles Lakers a little over a month ago. Well, all that talk appears to have […]

Jonathan Kuminga has been out of action for the Golden State Warriors’ last three games due to an ankle injury. The defending champs have a big game coming up on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Clippers, and at this point, the Dubs could use all the help they can get. The good news for Warriors fans […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ winning momentum was momentarily halted a couple of days ago against the New York Knicks. Despite taking a loss against the white-hot Knicks, LA continues to trend up. However, for them to cement their place in the Play-In Tournament, they’ll need every one of their players to be available. With that […]

San Antonio Spurs star forward Keldon Johnson missed Sunday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a foot injury. Unsurprisingly, without arguably their best player, the Spurs ended up losing to the Thunder by a final score of 102-90 behind 21 points from Jalen Williams. So when Paolo Banchero, Markelle Fultz, and the Orlando […]

New Orleans Pelicans star Brandon Ingram has missed the last two games due to an ankle injury. Unsurprisingly, without arguably their best player, the Pelicans have done little but tread water in the Western Conference standings, as they own a 1-1 record since he’s been out. So when D’Angelo Russell, Austin Reaves, and the Los […]

Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George showed his love and support for Ja Morant as the Memphis Grizzlies star continues to navigate through the controversy he found himself in. Morant remains out indefinitely for the Grizzlies after his IG Live gun incident, during which he was seen showing off a gun while he was in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are expecting to be without LeBron James for the majority of their remaining 14 games, according to the latest update from The Athletic’s Shams Charania. “I’m told his right foot is feeling much better,” Shams reported on Tuesday afternoon. ” … There’s still no concrete timetable for him to return … […]

There has been a lot of buzz surrounding Bronny James and his future in the NBA. After all, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has already declared his intention to sign for whichever team ends up drafting his son in 2024. That is still more than a year away, though. Bronny still has one more […]

Orlando Magic star Franz Wagner put together a solid two-way performance in Saturday’s contest against the Miami Heat. He scored 17 points — on 7-for-10 shooting from the field — grabbed eight rebounds, and dished out six assists in a game the Magic went on to win in overtime by a final score of 126-114. […]

The Dallas Mavericks have been without both Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving for the last two games due to respective injuries, and it comes as no surprise that the Mavs lost both contests. Dallas is actually riding a three-game losing skid at the moment, and they are now in danger of losing their fourth straight […]

Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray had a forgettable performance in Sunday’s contest against the Brooklyn Nets. He scored 16 points but shot just 5-for-19 from the field in a game the Nuggets went on to lose by a final score of 122-120. So when the Nuggets visit the Scotiabank Arena on Tuesday night to play […]

The Milwaukee Bucks their stronghold on the top seed in the East. Currently, they are still 2.5 games ahead of the Boston Celtics for the No. 1 spot in the conference with just 14 games remaining on their regular-season calendar. The Bucks are now already looking ahead to the playoffs, and they’re already making the necessary […]

A possible NBA Finals preview is on tap for this action-packed Tuesday night of hoops as the Milwaukee Bucks travel to the Valley of the Sun to take on the Phoenix Suns. Let’s take a look at our NBA odds series where our Bucks-Suns prediction and pick will be revealed. After preventing the Sacramento Kings from […]

Donovan Mitchell is having a standout first season with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Despite success on the court, he is not immune to the rumors outside the lines. Mitchell took to Twitter on Tuesday to address the rumors regarding him and Jimmy Butler. “We live in a world where you can just say anything and it […]

The Milwaukee Bucks pulled off a big win on Monday against the Sacramento Kings at the Golden 1 Center, 133-124. They’re playing on the second night of a back-to-back set on Tuesday, this time facing off against a Phoenix Suns side that continues to be without superstar forward Kevin Durant. For his part, Giannis Antetokounmpo […]

The Brooklyn Nets earned hard-fought road wins over the Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets in their last two games. Both victories came down to the wire, with Minnesota and Denver mounting late-game comebacks. Those clutch moments turned into the Spencer Dinwiddie show. In the final three minutes against Minnesota (including overtime) and Denver, the veteran […]

The Orlando Magic will make a road trip to the “Alamo City” as they attempt to win back-to-back games for the first time since early February versus the lowly San Antonio Spurs. It is time to take a look at our NBA odds series where our Magic-Spurs prediction and pick will be made. Fresh off of […]

It is that time of the year for college basketball fans. The 2023 NCAA Tournament kicks off on Tuesday with the First Four. NBA franchises will observe some of the best young players in the country and will have the chance to make some final notes before the 2023 draft. Contending teams such as the […]

Scoot Henderson, who is widely projected to be the No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, will not play another game in the G League this season, according to ESPN Draft Analyst Jonathan Givony. “Scoot Henderson, projected No. 2 pick in the 2023 NBA draft, has been shut down by the G League […]

The Brooklyn Nets (39-29) visit the Oklahoma City Thunder (33-35) on Tuesday night! Action tips off at 8:10 p.m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Nets-Thunder prediction, pick, and how to watch. Brooklyn has won four of their last five games and sits in fifth place in the Eastern Conference. The […]

The NBA season is entering the home stretch, but for the next couple of weeks, it may not be the focus of the basketball world. Instead, that honor will go to the NCAA Tournament, which begins on Tuesday with the First Four. While the main focus will be on teams competing for the national title, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers (33-35) visit the New Orleans Pelicans (33-35) on Tuesday night! Action tips off at 8:10 p.m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Lakers-Pelicans prediction, pick, and how to watch. Los Angeles has won three of their last four games and sits in ninth place in the Western […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — Joel Embiid and James Harden have brought the Philadelphia 76ers closer and closer to championship contention together. The Sixers stars have put in the time and effort to work well together and the results have given Philly its cleanest look at a championship in the Embiid era. While Embiid is still getting […]

The Denver Nuggets (46-22) visit the Toronto Raptors (32-36) on Tuesday night! Action tips off at 7:40 p.m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Nuggets-Raptors prediction, pick, and how to watch. Denver has lost three straight games but remains comfortably in first place in the Western Conference. The Nuggets covered 54% […]

While the NBA is in midst of a critical stretch run toward the playoffs, basketball fans of all stripes will nevertheless be paying close attention to college hoops over the next few weeks. The 2023 NCAA Tournament starts on Tuesday with the First Four and will wrap up in early April, giving NBA organizations the […]

You can’t talk about the history of basketball without mentioning Nancy Lieberman. The Hall of Famer has coached at both the WNBA and NBA levels while also being a part of the Women’s Basketball League, the Women’s American Basketball League while also winning five medals in the Olympics playing for Team USA. Through the National […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is itching closer to a return to the court. The four-time NBA champion hasn’t featured since the Lakers’ comeback win over the Dallas Mavericks on Feb. 26. Following that game, it was revealed James had a foot injury and would be sidelined for three weeks before being re-evaluated. However, […]

After months of college basketball, March Madness is officially here. The NCAA Tournament kicks off on Tuesday with the First Four. NBA organizations will have the chance to scout some of the top prospects and take some final notes before the 2023 NBA Draft. Rebuilding teams such as the Orlando Magic should have high picks, […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, who has missed the past seven games with a right foot injury, was seen getting shots up at the Smoothie King Center on Tuesday, ahead of the Lakers’ clash with the New Orleans Pelicans. According to the team, LeBron shot free throws, lifted weights, and did some rehabilitation work […]

The Detroit Pistons (16-53) visit the Washington Wizards (31-37) on Tuesday night! Action tips off at 7:10 p.m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Pistons-Wizards prediction, pick, and how to watch. Detroit snapped an 11-game skid in their most recent outing but still sits in last place in the Eastern Conference. […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers (43-27) visit the Charlotte Hornets (22-48) on Tuesday night! Action tips off at 7:10 p.m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Cavaliers-Hornets prediction, pick, and how to watch. Cleveland has won four of their last five games and sits in fourth place in the Eastern Conference. The Cavaliers […]

Steph Curry wasn’t content with merely nabbing his 31st victory against Chris Paul all-time (regular season and playoffs combined) on Monday night when the Golden State Warriors brought home a 123-112 victory over the Phoenix Suns. Curry also wanted to twist the knife on Paul’s wounds over the years after screaming out loud that it’s […]

The Milwaukee Bucks found themselves in the middle of some drama after their game against the Sacramento Kings. It all started when Giannis Antetokounmpo was shoved by Trey Lyles in the final seconds of the game. Brook Lopez retaliated at the Kings forward, and a brawl ensued. Both Lopez and Lyles were ejected, and fines […]

It’s not a good time to be a Dallas Mavericks fan. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving are missing games and the team is losing. In fact, the Mavs are on a three-game winless streak after getting victimized by the Ja Morant-less Memphis Grizzlies Monday night at home, 104-88. And that sound you just heard is […]

Stephen Curry is now at the ripe-old NBA age of 35. But catch any Golden State Warriors game and you’d think he was much closer to 25. While Curry’s birth certificate would have you believe that the end should be near for him, his style of play and productivity paint the picture of a player […]

Aaron Rodgers is once again at the center of the NFL world. Everyone is anxiously awaiting what the Green Bay Packers star decides to do with his career. Will he stay in Green Bay? Will he allow himself to be traded to the New York Jets? Will he retire? This situation might be familiar for […]

The Washington Wizards will be looking to end a three-game losing skid on Tuesday against the lowly Detroit Pistons, but they are going to be without a key contributor. Kyle Kuzma picked up a knee injury on Sunday versus the Philadelphia 76ers and was listed as questionable for this matchup until Tuesday morning. He’s now […]

It seems like no other MVP candidate has been put under a microscope much like Nikola Jokic has been in recent weeks. Some pundits have even wondered whether race plays a huge part in the Denver Nuggets star’s MVP candidacy. Amid all the noise, however, there are some legitimate concerns regarding the merits of making […]