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Portland Trail Blazers big man Jusuf Nurkic has sat out for over a month due to a calf injury. The last time he played was back on February 1st against the Memphis Grizzlies, a game the Blazers went on to win by a final score of 122-112. So when the Blazers visit the TD Garden […]

French phenom Victor Wembanyama may be dominating NBA Draft news right now, but there’s no denying that there are more than a few highly-touted prospects in the 2023 draft class. One of them happens to be 19-year-old Scoot Henderson, who currently plies his trade with the NBA G League Ignite. There’s also so much hype […]

With Kris Dunn‘s second and final 10-day contract with the Utah Jazz set to expire on Mar. 14, the former fifth overall pick has been reflecting on his journey. After climbing up the draft boards and being traded by the Minnesota Timberwolves after just a year in a deal for six-time All-Star Jimmy Butler, an […]

ESPN’s NBA guru Brian Windhorst reported earlier on Wednesday that New Orleans Pelicans superstar Zion Williamson is “not close” to a return. The two-time All-Star is still dealing with a problematic hamstring injury, and it now appears that the Pels will need to brace themselves for the worst. New Orleans has now announced that Zion will […]

Ja Morant has been cleared from potential charges over his IG live gun incident, but that doesn’t mean he’s returning to the Memphis Grizzlies any time soon. According to the latest update, Morant is expected to be out for at least the next four games as he continues his “healing process” over the tumultuous last […]

The Boston Celtics are in desperate need of a win right now after dropping three straight games while also losing their tight hold on the No. 1 seed in the East. They’re scheduled to host Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night, but Celtics will be shorthanded yet again. Jaylen Brown has […]

Following a season in which the Brooklyn Nets’ Kevin Durant-Kyrie Irving experiment finally collapsed, general manager Sean Marks is expected to remain with the team next year, sources told the New York Post. The Durant-Irving era was marred by off-court drama and severely underwhelming on-court results. Brooklyn appeared destined to make a title run in […]

Star NBA trainer Rob McClanaghan has seen his rape charges dismissed. Prosecutors in Boston announced Wednesday they were no longer prosecuting charges against the 43-year-old as after a review of all available evidence, they could not “prove these charged behind a reasonable doubt at trial” as per Suffolk County assistant district attorney Kevin Hayden (via […]

Sacramento Kings star point guard De’Aaron Fox missed Monday’s game against the Pelicans due to a hamstring injury. The Kings fared surprisingly well without their floor general and arguably their best player, as they managed to beat the Pelicans by a final score of 123-108 behind 25 points and eight assists from Kevin Huerter. And […]

Stephen Curry came up with another majestic performance for the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night as the greatest shooter of all time drained no less than 10 triples in a 40-point explosion against the Oklahoma City Thunder. It still wasn’t enough, though, as the Warriors suffered another distressing road loss, 137-128. To make matters […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are coming off a big win on Tuesday night against the Golden State Warriors, 137-128. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who is coming off a five-game injury layoff, had himself quite a ballgame, finishing with a team-high 33 points on 14-of-24 shooting, to go along with three rebounds, six assists, two steals, and two […]

The NBA Sixth Man of the Year race is heating up! The New York Knicks on in the middle of a hot streak right now and Immanuel Quickley has been a huge part of it. Be sure to stay tuned to our NBA odds series with more on betting around The Association. The Knicks won […]

Memphis Grizzlies’ star Ja Morant will not be charged with a crime for his IG Live gun incident, per Shams Charania. The Glendale, Colorado police closed the investigation and released a statement on the matter. Just in: Glendale, Colorado police has closed its investigation into Grizzlies star Ja Morant with no charge or crime: “There […]

Critically acclaimed actor Jonathan Majors is fresh off of making a box office hit but he already has another one up his sleeve, as he plans to star as Hall of Fame forward Dennis Rodman in a future biopic. Rodman, known for his eccentric nature off the court and his physical presence on it, is […]

Trading for Kevin Durant was a game-changing move for the Phoenix Suns. They not only acquired a two-time champion and a bonafide All-Star, but arguably the best player in the NBA today who could potentially fire them towards a first-ever championship. What makes Durant so great is his efficiency when it comes to shooting the […]

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. starred on the offensive end of the floor in Monday’s game against the Toronto Raptors. He scored 20 points — on 7-for-11 shooting from the field and 4-for-6 from three — and grabbed five rebounds in the 118-113 Nuggets win. So when DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine, and the Chicago […]

The Toronto Raptors (32-34) visit the Los Angeles Clippers (34-33) on Wednesday night! Action tips off at 10:10 p.m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Raptors-Clippers prediction, pick, and how to watch. Toronto has lost two of its last three games but remains in ninth place in the Eastern Conference. The […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving is one of the most clutch players in the NBA. Currently tied with Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal for 9th in total clutch points scored this season with 102, the eight-time All-Star’s ball-handling wizardry and feathery touch are routinely put on display in the NBA’s biggest moments. However, winning is […]

In the 1990s, Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls got in the way of many teams trying to capture an elusive championship. The Phoenix Suns and forward Cedric Ceballos was one of those teams on the wrong side of the Bulls’ dynasty. The Suns lost to Chicago in the 1993 NBA Finals, which was the […]

Miami Heat forward Kevin Love missed Monday’s game against the Atlanta Hawks due to a rib injury. The Heat fared surprisingly well without their backup big man, as they managed to beat the Hawks by a final score of 130-128. Still, when Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, and the Cleveland Cavaliers visit the Miami-Dade Arena to […]

Hall of Fame forward Charles Barkley is well known for being brash and outspoken. However, the full extent of his eccentricities may still have yet to be uncovered. Speaking to ClutchPoints on the I Got Next Podcast, former NBA forward Cedric Ceballos discusses his first time meeting Barkley, who was traded to the Phoenix Suns […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder (31-34) visit the Phoenix Suns (36-29) on Wednesday night! Action tips off at 9:10 p.m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Thunder-Suns prediction, pick, and how to watch. Oklahoma City has won three straight games and sits in 11th place in the Western Conference. The Thunder covered […]

When Shawn Marion was in the NBA, he was known as one of the most versatile players in the league at his peak moments. Marion guarded every position on defense, and he could score from anywhere on the court. Of course, the athleticism was off the charts. If there was any criticism of Marion’s game, […]

After dropping six of their first seven games with a revamped roster, the Brooklyn Nets looked left for dead this season. However, the last three games have given the new-look team life. Brooklyn fought back from 28 points down in Boston Friday, the largest comeback in the NBA this season and the largest in franchise […]

Shawn Marion was the ninth overall pick in the 1999 NBA Draft, an All-Rookie selection, a two-time All-NBA selection, and a four-time All-Star. He was also an NBA champion who played an integral part in one of the biggest upsets in sporting history; the Dallas Mavericks defeating the Miami Heat in the 2011 NBA Finals. […]

The Dallas Mavericks have held out Luka Doncic from back-to-back sets for over three months now. The Mavs appear ready to change that on Wednesday. Doncic is set to suit up against the New Orleans Pelicans, which would mark the first time the Mavs star will play both ends of a back-to-back since December 5 […]

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has been in the news plenty this season, as NBA fans around the world have finally begun to recognize the generational talent and genius of the basketball savant. As graceful as he is skilled, at a listed 6-foot-11 and 284 pounds, the things that Jokic is capable of on the […]

The Chicago Bulls (29-36) visit the Denver Nuggets (46-19) on Wednesday night! Action tips off at 9:10 p.m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Bulls-Nuggets prediction, pick, and how to watch. Chicago has lost two straight and sits in 11th place in the Eastern Conference. The Bulls covered 48% of their […]

The Dallas Mavericks will travel to take on the New Orleans Pelicans in a Wednesday night NBA matchup at the Smoothie King Center. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our NBA odds series, which includes a Mavericks-Pelicans prediction and pick, laid out below. Dallas has turned in a solid season, going 34-32 […]

When you think of former first-overall picks in the NBA who turned out to be absolute busts, it’s hard for Greg Oden to not come to mind. The ex-Ohio State star struggled immensely in the league with injuries and inconsistent play after the Portland Trail Blazers nabbed him with the top selection in 2007. Now, […]

Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams was a playoff hero last year, but this week, he has been more of a scapegoat. After confidently stating that he’d hit two clutch free throws versus the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday, Williams proceeded to miss both en route to a disappointing overtime loss. Many fans are wondering how has […]

There is no questioning the fact that the Milwaukee Bucks look like one of the most legitimate title contenders in today’s wide-open championship picture. They have won 18 of their past 19 games, including their Tuesday night contest against the Orlando Magic despite being without Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jrue Holiday. Nevertheless, as rock-solid as the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers may not be getting LeBron James back anytime soon. The outlook on D’Angelo Russell, on the other hand, appears much rosier. Based on the most recent update, Russell is slated to be back for the Lakers’s very next game against the Toronto Raptors, per NBA insider Shams Charania. “Look for D’Angelo […]

When the Minnesota Timberwolves acquired Rudy Gobert in the offseason for a plethora of future first-rounders and valuable role players, pundits immediately questioned one thing. How would they manage to fit their blockbuster addition alongside franchise cornerstone Karl-Anthony Towns, especially when they’re two centers who aren’t particularly adept at guarding the perimeter? However, after just […]

Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant landed himself in hot water last week after he displayed a firearm in an adult nightclub while appearing to be heavily intoxicated. Suspended by the Grizzlies for at least two games while the league investigates the situation, Morant could be suspended by the league for a much longer period […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are currently in the middle of a two-month-long rut that has sent them tumbling all the way from the upper echelon of the Western Conference and out of the playoff picture entirely. After losing Zion Williamson to a hamstring strain on January 3, the Pelicans have won just eight of their […]

The Portland Trail Blazers will travel to take on the Boston Celtics in a Wednesday night NBA matchup at the TD Garden in Boston. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our NBA odds series, which includes a Blazers-Celtics prediction and pick, laid out below. Portland is on the outside looking in of […]

The Golden State Warriors lost their seventh straight road game when they were defeated by the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday. Head coach Steve Kerr has watched the Warriors’ continued road struggles and saw a key flaw in Golden State’s strategy against the Thunder. Kerr said that the Warriors were disconnected in the first half […]

The Detroit Pistons are wrapping up another successfully tanked season. Bojan Bogdanovic was one of the rare bright spots as a stable veteran who could earn them some nice draft capital should they decide to trade him this offseason. Unfortunately, he is now dealing with an Achilles tendon injury that puts the rest of his […]