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Whenever you talk about some of the most unforgettable Dunk Contests in the history of the NBA All-Star Weekend, you can’t not have the Zach LaVine vs. Aaron Gordon battle from 2016. In fact, more than a few folks out there consider this the greatest Dunk Contest of all time. As it turns out, Gordon […]

Between Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, the Boston Celtics have loads of young talent. Yet, during Thursday night’s overtime thriller against the Golden State Warriors, 36-year-old Al Horford arguably had the best game. Horford’s stat line of 20 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks was not only crucial in Boston’s win over the defending champs, […]

The Lakers host the Grizzlies for a fun battle on ESPN Friday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Grizzlies-Lakers prediction and pick. The Memphis Grizzlies are the hottest team in the NBA right now, yes, even over the Boston Celtics. They are undefeated in 2023. Memphis has won 11 straight […]

An epic showdown between two of the hottest teams in the NBA  will put their winning ways to the test as the Oklahoma City Thunder make a business trip to “Sactown” to do battle with the Sacramento Kings. With that being said, let’s check out our NBA odds series where our Thunder-Kings prediction and pick will […]

The 2022-23 NBA season has officially hit its halfway mark, which means the clock is ticking for any game-changing moves. With the February 9th trade deadline getting closer and closer, contenders such as the New Orleans Pelicans could be active in the market as they try to find the final pieces to make a push […]

The 2023 NBA All-Star Game is less than a month away, but Boston already has its mind on 2026. According to TNT, the Boston Celtics are looking to bid for the rights to host the 2026 NBA All-Star Game at TD Garden. TNT reported the Celtics are preparing to bid for the 2026 NBA All-Star […]

Serge Ibaka is the latest name to emerge on the trade market as the February 9th trade deadline approaches. Ibaka and the Milwaukee Bucks have agreed to send him to a new team. The veteran big man has only appeared in 16 games in 2022-23, away from the team for weeks. In limited minutes this […]

The shorthanded Brooklyn Nets will attempt to snap a four-game losing streak on the road as they prepare to take on the Utah Jazz. It is time to check out our NBA odds series where our Nets-Jazz prediction and pick will be made. Hit with a devastating injury to Kevin Durant that will see him miss […]

The NBA is a dream destination for many basketball players, given that it’s arguably the best basketball league in the world. While some basketball players chase the NBA dream, others get chased by NBA teams. Furthermore, some are talented enough to play in the NBA. Unfortunately, some of them simply made personal choices that resulted […]

It’s safe to say the Golden State Warriors won’t be ending another rough road trip on a much-needed high note. Steph Curry, Draymond Green, Klay Thompson and Andrew Wiggins have all officially been ruled out for Friday’s game with the Cleveland Cavaliers, the second leg of a back-to-back after the defending champions fell to the […]

Don’t look now, but an epic inter-league showdown is on tap this Friday as the Miami Heat travel to the Lone Star State to take on the Dallas Mavericks. Join us for our NBA odds series where our Heat-Mavericks prediction and pick will be revealed. Certainly finding their stride as of late, Miami has been on […]

Bronny James — a popular four-star recruit and the son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward LeBron James — will be playing in the NCAA next year after leaving Sierra Canyon High School. He doesn’t know where he would like to take his talents though. Having been at least lightly recruited by the likes of […]

Former player and current NBA analyst Kendrick Perkins recently claimed that he feels the Los Angeles Lakers are “punishing” LeBron James for the Russell Westbrook trade. “It almost feels like, in my opinion, that Rob Pelinka and Jeanie Buss is punishing LeBron James for the Russell Westbrook trade,” Perkins said. “Meaning, ‘you played a huge […]

It’s about that time of they year when contenders are figuring out how to set themselves up for a successful second half of the season. The Milwaukee Bucks are getting in that spirit, as they intend to trade veteran center Serge Ibaka ahead of the deadline, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. […]

The Indiana Pacers (23-23) visit the Denver Nuggets (32-13) on Friday night. Action tips off at 9:10 p.m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Pacers-Nuggets prediction, pick, and how to watch. Indiana has lost five straight games and dropped to ninth in the Eastern Conference. The Pacers covered 57% of their […]

The Washington Wizards are in an interesting spot as the trade deadline approaches. Washington sits in 12th place in the Eastern Conference with a 19-26 record. The Wizards’ front office has been unwilling to rebuild and sell their pieces but has been unable to surround Bradley Beal with a competitive roster. Washington has three All-Star […]

Tyrese Maxey’s move to the bench has done pretty well so far for the Philadelphia 76ers. The Sixers have won their last four games and Maxey has looked more and more comfortable coming off the bench. One of the biggest helpers Maxey has in his new role is Shake Milton. The steady guard is used […]

The Los Angeles Clippers (23-24) visit the San Antonio Spurs (14-31) on Friday night. Action tips off at  8:10 p.m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Clippers-Spurs prediction, pick, and how to watch. Los Angeles has lost three of their last four games but remains in eighth place in the Western […]

In a sport where talented players can find in difficult to step out their father’s shadow, Bronny James — the eldest son of NBA megastar LeBron James — has a chance to do what the sons of players like Michael Jordan and Rick Barry were unable to do. Be selected in the first-round of the […]

After a tumultuous career, Justise Winslow has found a home with the Portland Trail Blazers. The former lottery pick of the Miami Heat has been a jack-of-all-trades player for the team, filling every role possible as they fight for a playoff spot. It seems like he’s currently in a good place. However, this wasn’t always […]

The Golden State Warriors (22-23) visit the Cleveland Cavaliers (28-18) on Friday night. Action kicks off at 7:40 p.m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Warriors-Cavaliers prediction, pick, and how to watch. Golden State is coming off an overtime loss to the Celtics last night and is clinging to the No. […]

To most casual NBA fans, Aaron Gordon is a name most associated with the Slam Dunk Contest during the All-Star Weekend. The Denver Nuggets forward is one of the most prolific dunkers in the league today. His matchups against Zach LaVine five years ago were exciting to watch. Now, Gordon is considering a return to […]

Fans of the Sacramento Kings have long waited for their franchise to turn things around. The Kings have not made the postseason since 2006 – an incredible feat in a league where putrid teams earn the chance to draft top talent and where more than half of its teams make the playoffs. There was even […]

The Golden State Warriors may not have come out with a win against the Boston Celtics on Friday. They did try out a new lineup with Jordan Poole sticking in the Warriors’ starting five.  Poole started the previous game opposite the Washington Wizards in place of Klay Thompson who sat out for scheduled rest. Warriors […]

The Golden State Warriors, for one reason or another, just have not been able to conjure the same magic they had in the 2021-22 season. Entering their Thursday night clash against the Boston Celtics with a 22-22 record, head coach Steve Kerr knew he had to do something to ignite a spark that could, perhaps, […]

The New York Knicks (25-21) visit the Atlanta Hawks (23-22) on Friday night. Action kicks off at p.m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Knicks-Hawks prediction, pick, and how to watch. New York has lost two straight games but remains in seventh place in the Eastern Conference. The Knicks covered 55% […]

Anthony Davis has impressed this season when on the court. But the Los Angeles Lakers’ star has unfortunately battled injuries once again. However, his injury return timetable received a promising update from analyst Dave McMenamin, via Lakers Supply on Twitter. “They’re going to have Anthony Davis back on the court,” McMenamin said. “Anthony Davis is, […]

Nothing comes close to the pain of falling ever so short of the summit, like the Boston Celtics did in the 2022 NBA Finals against Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors. It’s no secret that this pain of defeat has motivated the Celtics to play at an even better level than their 2021-22 output. […]

With a new ownership comes sweeping changes for the Phoenix Suns. Their former owner, Robert Sarver, was known as a penny-pincher. Early reports said that any potential deal had to be approved by Sarver to see if they are an expensive spend or no. However, that stance now changes with the new owner, Mat Ishbia. […]

The Indiana Pacers have had a surprising 2022-23 season, thanks in large part to Tyrese Haliburton’s emergence as the heir apparent to the Point God moniker. Through 40 games, Haliburton has averaged 20.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 10.2 dimes to lead the way for the upstart Pacers as they try to make the leap from […]

The New Orleans Pelicans (26-19) visit the Orlando Magic (16-28) on Friday night. Action tips off at 7:10 p.m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Pelicans-Magic prediction, pick, and how to watch. New Orleans has lost three of their last four games but remains in fourth place in the Western Conference. […]

Jaylen Brown didn’t look as sharp as he normally does in his return from a three-game absence. But he hit timely shots right when Boston Celtics needed him to send the Golden State Warriors home with a loss. Among Brown’s six makes was the game-tying three-pointer that sent the game to overtime: JAYLEN BROWN TIES […]

It was known that the Brooklyn Nets would go as far as Kyrie Irving takes them with Kevin Durant sidelined by an MCL sprain. The Nets dropped the first three games of Durant’s absence, with Irving missing Tuesday’s loss in San Antonio. With Irving back in the lineup Thursday against the Phoenix Suns, the engines […]

Joel Embiid just cannot be stopped right now. The Philadelphia 76ers’ superstar big man is on a legendary scoring tear after making some tweaks to his game throughout the years and becoming less dependent on post-up plays. Instead, the Sixers star is attacking defenses more like a wing with face-up dribbles while still using his […]

The Brooklyn Nets found themselves in a dire spot late in the game against the Phoenix Suns. Down three with 6.6 seconds remained, Nic Claxton was sent to the free-throw line. The Kyrie Irving-led team decided that their best shot at winning was for Claxton to intentionally miss the free-throw shot and try to rebound […]

Potential trade candidate D’Angelo Russell probably caught the eye of an NBA executive or two after erupting in the fourth quarter for 16 points to give the Minnesota Timberwolves the 128-126 comeback victory over the Toronto Raptors. Russell’s firepower was especially needed with the team being shorthanded of late. He finished with 26 points, but […]

It wasn’t the prettiest game from Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics, but it was still a plus on the win-loss column against the defending champion Golden State Warriors. The gritty 121-118 overtime win was a far cry from their first game since the NBA Finals back in December when the Warriors ran away with […]

There may not be a more physically-imposing, dominant presence in today’s NBA than Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid. Possessing such a rare combination of agility, soft touch, and shot creation ability (particularly in the midrange) for a guy his size, Embiid confounds opposing defenses like few others. And on Thursday night against the Portland […]

The Utah Jazz moved both Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert in the same offseason, so it was expected for the Jazz to head toward the rebuilding phase. The return package they received for both stars was composed mainly of young assets and draft picks, so the expectation for them was to compete for the top […]