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Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo doubled down on his now-viral take about failure, this time even channeling Kobe Bryant who had a similar statement before. To recall after the Bucks were eliminated by the Miami Heat in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, Antetokounmpo was asked if he would consider the season a failure. […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has spoken out on the future of his team’s core trio of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green. In the wake of the Warriors’ Game 4 loss on Monday, which put them in a 3-1 hole in their Western Conference Semifinals match-up with the Los Angeles Lakers, […]

Based on what we’ve been seeing from Joel Embiid in the last four games against the Boston Celtics, it doesn’t seem like the Philadelphia 76ers superstar is dealing with an injury. However, Embiid is still nursing a sprained right knee, and unfortunately for Sixers fans, it could be significant enough for the newly-minted league MVP […]

Andrew Wiggins still relishes going head-to-head with LeBron James. Nearly a decade past his career-beginning trade from the Cleveland Cavaliers, though, it’s not because Wiggins is clinging to any resentment toward James. The Golden State Warriors wing just always appreciates the opportunity to battle with the best. Barely two weeks after Cleveland took Wiggins with […]

The eighth-seeded Miami Heat have been one of the biggest postseason surprises in recent NBA Playoff history here in 2023. First, they took down the league’s top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks in five games during the first round of the postseason and now, heading into Wednesday’s contest, are on the verge of achieving a similar feat in […]

After taking down the league’s leading juggernaut in the Milwaukee Bucks via a gentleman’s sweep during the first round of the playoffs, the Miami Heat find themselves on the verge of accomplishing a similar feat heading into Wednesday’s bout against the New York Knicks. With Erik Spoelstra’s club up 3-1, Game 5 could wind up […]

New York Knicks point guard Immanuel Quickley sat out Monday’s Game 4 against the Miami Heat due to an ankle injury. Without their backup floor general, the Knicks went on to lose to the Heat by a final score of 109-101 behind 27 points and ten assists from Jimmy Butler. So when Butler, Bam Adebayo, […]

The folks over on ESPN decided to roll out a new segment starring the always-entertaining Kendrick Perkins. They’re calling it iSpy with Big Perk as the segment features Perkins shedding light on some observations he might have deduced while analyzing NBA games. As it turns out, Perkins decided to have Phoenix Suns star Deandre Ayton […]

The Boston Celtics failed to show up in a crucial Game 5 against the Philadelphia 76ers, as they fell 115-103 on Tuesday night. With the series at 3-2 in the Sixers’ favor, Boston faces a do-or-die situation in Game 6. The Thursday night showdown could have huge implications, as who knows how an early playoff exit […]

There were a handful of forgettable moments for the Golden State Warriors during their crushing Game 4 loss against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Dubs committed a few crucial errors in crunch time that ultimately led to the Lakers escaping with a hard-fought 104-101 victory to take a commanding 3-1 lead in the series. Even […]

Joel Embiid was recently named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player for the 2022-23 season and in the postseason, the Philadelphia 76ers big man is proving why he won this award. Dealing with a knee issue, Embiid really has not lost a step and he has been dominating the Boston Celtics in their Eastern Conference Semifinals […]

Magic Johnson loves how Darvin Ham has made adjustments to guide the Los Angeles Lakers to a 3-1 lead over the Golden State Warriors. However, he doesn’t want the Purple and Gold to be complacent, especially in their closeout Game 5 on Wednesday. The NBA icon emphasized that it will be difficult for the Lakers […]

As exciting as the NBA regular season is, the playoffs are ultimately a different animal altogether. With the best NBA teams competing for the coveted NBA championship, the stakes are higher than ever. However, with the pressure of the playoffs, there’s no doubt that closeout games are a huge contributor to that. But despite the […]

The NBA playoffs are on a burner right now! The Lakers have a chance to advance with a win tonight over Steph Curry and the Warriors. This same-game parlay features Steph Curry and LeBron James. The Lakers won Game 1 and the Warriors tied it up in The Bay. LeBron and the Lakers managed to […]

By the textbook definition, Philadelphia 76ers forward PJ Tucker is a journeyman. He’s played for six different teams across his 12-year NBA career. But wherever Tucker has played, he has always impacted winning with his defensive tenacity, offensive rebounding ability, and stellar leadership. It’s no coincidence that he’s experienced numerous deep playoff runs since joining […]

The Boston Celtics are one game removed from elimination, and they’re expecting an all-out war for their next showdown with the Philadelphia 76ers. With the series at 3-2 in Philly’s favor, the C’s are in extremely dangerous territory. They have to travel back to Philadelphia for Game 6 on Thursday night and play in front […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are, miraculously, one win away from eliminating the Golden State Warriors in five games and becoming the first team of the 2023 NBA Playoffs to advance to the conference semifinals. The Lakers have been firing on all cylinders for weeks. They’re 14-4 since LeBron James returned to the starting lineup. They […]

The Boston Celtics currently find themselves at +150 to win the series against the Philadelphia 76ers. A bet on the Celtics might be considered fool’s gold right now, especially given how they looked in Game 5. The Sixers dominated from start to finish, led by a trio of solid performances from James Harden, Joel Embiid […]

The Golden State Warriors were on the wrong side of the most notable 3-1 comeback in NBA annals. Just one round before LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers made history in the 2016 Finals, though, the Dubs came back from that same deep hole against Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook and the Oklahoma City Thunder—setting the […]

The 2023 NBA Playoffs are entering their final stages, with organizations being a step closer to the coveted Larry O’Brien Trophy. Unfortunately for the Sacramento Kings, that is not the case. They were eliminated by the reigning champion Golden State Warriors in the first round, meaning their 2022-23 season is over. Now, the franchise is […]

The Boston Celtics are in danger of being eliminated heading into game six against the Philadelphia 76ers. This game will continue our NBA playoff odds series with a Celtics-76ers prediction and pick while letting you know how to watch. The Celtics are trailing 3-2 in the series and need a win to keep their season […]

The NBA Draft Combine is set to begin on Monday, May 15 at Wintrust Arena and the Marriott Marquis in Chicago. Some of the league’s top draft prospects will be in attendance for the combine, but French big man Victor Wembanyama, who is widely expected to be the first player taken in the draft regardless of […]

In their biggest game of the season to this point, the Philadelphia 76ers showed out. The Sixers beat the Boston Celtics in Tuesday night’s Game 5 by a final score of 115-103 behind a 33-point, seven-rebound performance from superstar center Joel Embiid. They now own a 3-2 series lead and are one win away from […]

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic’s incident with Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia in Game 4 of the second round NBA Playoffs series got a lot of attention. Jokic and Ishbia shared a lighthearted moment before Game 5, and Nuggets coach Michael Malone made a funny comment regarding Jokic’s motivations. “He’s trying to get his 25 […]

How close are the Portland Trail Blazers to returning to the NBA Playoffs? Portland ended the season with a record of 33-49 in the second year under head coach Chauncey Billups. Guard Damian Lillard led the team with a monstrous 32.2 points per game, a career-high for the former 1st-round pick out of Weber State. […]

After trading away all-stars Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert, as well as veteran scorer Bojan Bogdanovic, the outlook this season was grim for the Utah Jazz. Yet rookie coach Will Hardy steered the Jazz to a respectable 37-45 finish. A major reason for Lauri Markkanen, who blossomed into a superstar in Salt Lake City. The […]

The Phoenix Suns were relatively even with the Denver Nuggets through the first half of Game 5, but ultimately succumbed to a team that looked hungrier. The Nuggets prevailed 118-102, and now have the Suns on the ropes with a 3-2 lead. Both teams now head back to Phoenix for a pivotal Game 6, with […]

The NBA Playoffs continue as the Denver Nuggets (53-29) visit the Phoenix Suns (45-37) for Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals! Action tips off Thursday at 10:00 p.m. ET. Denver took a 3-2 advantage thanks to their 118-102 win in Game 5. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Nuggets-Suns prediction, pick, […]

The second round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs is approaching its final stages. Now, every game could mean a spot in the conference finals or the end of a season. With the Denver Nuggets set to travel and face the Phoenix Suns on Thursday, it is time for some Nuggets Game 6 bold predictions. Denver […]

In their biggest game of their season to this point, the Boston Celtics laid an egg. The Celtics lost Game 5 of their second-round series against the Philadelphia 76ers by a final score of 115-103 behind 33 points and seven rebounds from center Joel Embiid. Boston is now trailing in the series 3-2 and is […]

The Boston Celtics didn’t come to play in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, and as a result, they’re one loss away from elimination. Conversely, the Philadelphia 76ers were ready for their Tuesday night showdown with the C’s, as they dominated en route to a 115-103 win. With Game 6 in Philly on Thursday […]

Devin Booker has been having some sensational performances in the NBA Playoffs for the Phoenix Suns. While they lost Game 5 to the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night to fall into a 3-2 deficit in the series, Booker recorded 28 points and made some history along the way. Through the first ten games of the […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are currently searching for their next head coach after moving on from Mike Budenholzer. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Milwaukee is considering Kenny Atkinson of the Golden State Warriors for the job. “ESPN Sources: Milwaukee was granted permission to interview Golden State associate HC Kenny Atkinson. Some of other candidates expected to […]

After two straight wins on their home court, the Phoenix Suns couldn’t bring their momentum with them on the road. They were no match for the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena once again, falling 118-102 in a lopsided game. With the win, Denver took a 3-2 lead in the second-round series and pushed Phoenix to […]

After letting go of Nick Nurse, the Toronto Raptors are searching for their next head coach. The Raptors might not have to look too far as they replace Nurse. Toronto assistant coach Adrian Griffin (+400) is the favorite to become the Raptors next head coach, via betonline.ag. Former Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer is […]

The Boston Celtics find themselves on the ropes heading into Game 6 of their Eastern Conference semifinals series against the Philadelphia 76ers. Down 3-2 in the series, and heading back to Philadelphia for a do-or-die game, things aren’t looking great for the Celtics. But anything can happen in the NBA, so with that in mind, […]

For years, the Philadelphia 76ers have been looking to break through and make the Eastern Conference Finals. After their Game 5 victory on the road against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night, the Sixers are one win away from being in the conference finals. The 76ers defeated the Celtics 115-103 in a game that they […]

Karl-Anthony Towns and D’Angelo Russell are really good friends, and it has been well documented in the media. That is why when Russell was traded from the Minnesota Timberwolves to the Los Angeles Lakers, it was not easy for Towns to process, via Podcast P with Paul George. Host: "They took your best friend away […]

The Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics, the two NBA Finals teams from last season, are both on the brink of elimination. As such, rumors are already swirling with the offseason looming full of question marks. Colin Cowherd was quick to discuss the struggles for both teams, and he offered a bizarre trade proposal between […]