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Trae Young sees Aaron Rodgers trade talks to the New York Jets and wonders aloud what many other NBA players keep to themselves. What if the NBA could tamper like the NFL? Soon after Rodgers announced his intentions to play in New York on the Pat McAfee show, Young took to Twitter to pose the […]

The Utah Jazz are projected to have three first-round picks in the 2023 NBA Draft. With that said, they need to pay attention to the upcoming NCAA Tournament as any team. The option of filling multiple holes through the draft or combining their draft picks in order to get a more talented prospect is going […]

Andrew Wiggins’ extended absence from the Golden State Warriors is currently shrouded by a lot of mystery. The one-time All-Star has not played a single minute for the Dubs since February 13th due to personal reasons, and he currently remains without a timeline to return. As it turns out, Wiggins not returning this season has […]

The Brooklyn Nets had made a living in the third quarter on their road trip heading into Tuesday’s matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Brooklyn dominated the period in three games against the Milwaukee Bucks, Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets, averaging 35.7 points while holding opponents to 20.3 on 34.9 percent shooting (22-of-63) with 4.3 […]

It only came to light recently, but it turns out the Los Angeles Clippers’ charter flight was struck by lightning last month. The incident occurred on the afternoon of Feb. 25 with the team Denver-bound as shaking and rattling occurred before a big bang was heard. “The plane dropped in altitude several times and shrieks […]

The NBA season is up and running, but all eyes will now be on the 2023 NCAA Tournament. Organizations will have a final chance to watch and analyze the top prospects in the upcoming class and take some final notes before the 2023 NBA Draft. Teams such as the Brooklyn Nets should have active offseasons, […]

The Portland Trail Blazers once again find themselves on the outside looking in on the NBA playoffs. As with all non-playoff teams in the NBA, the 2023 NCAA Tournament signals that the 2023 NBA Draft isn’t far behind. And that means new hope for Blazers fans. With that in mind, here are the three best […]

It’s clear to everyone in the basketball world that Kevin Durant and Charles Barkley don’t see eye to eye. The pair have gone back-and-forth throughout the years, but things got especially heated after Barkley’s infamous comments stating Durant was more of a bus rider rather than a bus driver when it came to championship winning […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have been without Ja Morant ever since he flashed a gun at a strip club, and reports came out that he met with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver. However, another bombshell dropped when it was reported that Ja Morant will be suspended eight games by the NBA, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. […]

The New York Knicks are playing well and are currently focused on the upcoming NBA playoffs. However, with the 2023 NCAA Tournament about to start and the 2023 NBA Draft to follow, it’s time for fans to look toward the future as well. In that vein, here are the three best potential Knicks draft picks […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant has met with NBA commissioner Adam Silver in New York after leaving a counseling program in Florida, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. He is moving closer to ramping up for a return this season, and will have to wait on a league announcement of findings in the NBA’s probe […]

The Brooklyn Nets came into Oklahoma City Tuesday after two grueling wins over the Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets. Brooklyn failed to end a five-game road trip on a high note as they squandered an early lead in a 121-107 loss to the Thunder. After the Nets led by 10 at the break, a third-quarter collapse […]

When you search for the ‘richest players in NBA history’, the list is pretty standard for the most part. You’ll find Shaquille O’Neal, Stephen Curry, LeBron James, and of course, Michael Jordan at number one. However, there is one name on that list in the top three that not a lot of people are familiar […]

March Madness is one of the most wonderful annual events of the sports year as teams across the country compete for the chance win a championship. That being said, while Houston Rockets fans may have their eyes in France or on the NBA G League, their eyes need to be on the NCAA Men’s Basketball […]

Patrick Beverley, who currently plays for his hometown team Chicago Bulls, has made a living off of giving it his all on the court. He may not put up the most eye-popping numbers and he might not generate much buzz with his scoring totals, given his limited offensive game. However, everyone can count on Beverley […]

The Dallas Mavericks need to pick up a win to slow their skid down the Western Conference standings. They have lost their last three games as Luka Doncic deals with a thigh injury but have also lost nine of their last 12 games. Kyrie Irving is also not at full strength heading into the Mavs’ road […]

Scuffles in the NBA are a regular occurrence nowadays and that was once again the case on Monday as Sacramento Kings veteran Trey Lyles grabbed Milwaukee Bucks big man Brook Lopez by the throat. As a result, both players have been reprimanded for their actions. Lyles is set to serve a one-game suspension, while Lopez […]

Dillon Brooks has been an especially prickly thorn in the side of Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors, especially after the tenacious Memphis Grizzlies wing “broke the code” by crashing recklessly into Gary Payton II in their playoff matchup last year. Since then, Brooks hasn’t let his foot off the gas pedal, continuing to […]

It’s that time of year, the one every basketball fan has been waiting for, March Madness. The 2023 NCAA Tournament tipped off on Tuesday with the First Four, and for the next few weeks, it will be the talk of the sports world. For NBA teams, the main draw of the event will be to […]

With the 41-30 New York Knicks rolling to the playoffs (fingers crossed!), the vibes are immaculate. At least, nearly all of the vibes are. Despite cementing himself as the Knicks’ defensive anchor, center Mitchell Robinson vented on social media after the Knicks’ 123-107 win against the Portland Trail Blazers last night, bemoaning his lack of […]

The Golden State Warriors (36-33) visit the Los Angeles Clippers (36-33) on Tuesday night! Action tips off at 10:10 p.m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Warriors-Clippers prediction, pick, and how to watch. Golden State is coming off two straight wins and sits in fifth place in the Western Conference. The […]

Damian Lillard is tired of all the noise. The Portland Trail Blazers point guard has long been branded as the superstar that’s loyal to a fault. With greener pastures potentially existing elsewhere, fans and critics alike continue to wonder – why doesn’t he leave? It remains to be seen if he ever will, but it’s […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been fighting to assert themselves in the Western Conference all season long, hovering around the .500 mark for much of the campaign. They could be set to get a massive boost, however, as star big man Karl-Anthony Towns appears to be nearing a return to the court for Minnesota. Towns suffered […]

The Los Angeles Lakers (34-35) visit the Houston Rockets (16-52) on Wednesday night! Action tips off at 8:10 p.m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Lakers-Rockets prediction, pick, and how to watch. Los Angeles has won four of their last five games and sits in 10th place in the Western Conference. […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are set to face Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday night. The Clippers got superstar forward Kawhi Leonard back this season after he missed the entire 2021-22 season rehabbing his torn right ACL. As the 2022-23 season continues and Leonard is closely monitored, it leads […]

The Golden State Warriors are still rounding into form. Stephen Curry is still working his way back from a lengthy absence. Jordan Poole is trying to find his shooting touch from last season. Andrew Wiggins continues to deal with personal issues that have kept him away from the team entirely. One player who looks primed […]

PLAYA VISTA — For Paul George and Los Angeles Clippers, the biggest game of the NBA season is on Wednesday night. The Golden State Warriors, led by Stephen Curry, take on the Clippers for the final time this season in a game that could have serious implications on playoff seeding. The good thing is that […]

It’s a potential playoff preview as the Philadelphia 76ers meet the Cleveland Cavaliers. We’re in Cleveland sharing our NBA odds series, making a 76ers-Cavaliers prediction and pick while showing you how to watch. The 76ers are coming off a 112-93 victory over the Washington Wizards. Ultimately, a great second half enabled the Sixers to pull […]

The majority of the Los Angeles Lakers players have been jelling since the trade deadline. The Lakers are 9-4 since the deadline, despite missing LeBron James for the past eight games. Anthony Davis has been ballin’ out, flanked by the revamped supporting cast. Excluding the injured Mo Bamba, the only new rotation player who hadn’t […]

The Denver Nuggets’ season-long losing streak is occurring at the worst possible time. Nikola Jokic, Michael Malone and company have lost four straight games but haven’t lost their spot atop the Western Conference thanks in large part to the conference’s volatility. They are in need of some soul-searching. As fans from across the NBA crack jokes […]

The Boston Celtics emerged from the All-Star break as the top team in the NBA, and a solid run out of the gate could have cemented their billing as the favorite to win a title this season. Instead, they are in the middle of their worst stretch of basketball of the season, as they have […]

Phoenix Suns forward Torrey Craig is going to need an emergency visit to the dentist after Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo knocked his tooth out with an elbow square to the face. The unfortunate incident occurred when the Greek Freak was driving off to the side in the third quarter, via Bally Sports. Craig was […]

New York Knicks point guard Miles McBride turned plenty of heads Tuesday night with his play against Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers.  The former West Virginia Mountaineers posted a number of career-highs in the game and even earned some praise from Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau. “That’s probably his best game as a […]

For the greater part of the 2022-23 campaign, one of the biggest subplots in the Phoenix Suns’ season was the inevitable departure of Jae Crowder. Before the season even began, Crowder and the Suns mutually agreed to part ways, with Phoenix looking for the best possible deal for the 3 and D forward. After months […]

Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams called it “ridiculous” that his players were not able to get as many times to the free-throw line as Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks did Tuesday night. "It's ridiculous. DA can't play…We've dealt with this so many times with this team." Monty Williams on Giannis Antetokounmpo's 24 free […]

The Brooklyn Nets had an opportunity to close their five-game road trip on a high note in Oklahoma City Tuesday night. They appeared on their way to accomplishing that goal when they entered the half with a 10-point lead. However, a second-half collapse would leave the Nets with a sour taste in their mouths as […]

The New York Knicks have had their foot on the gas since the NBA All-Star break. Their near-trade deadline acquisition, Josh Hart, has been instrumental to that success. And on Tuesday, he posted numbers that Knicks fans have not witnessed since the days of Carmelo Anthony. Hart had a huge impact in all facets of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are back from the dead. After starting the season 0-5, the Lakers now have a 34-35 record and they sit only two games behind the Los Angeles Clippers for the sixth and final outright playoff berth. The Lakers have managed to rescue their season thanks in large part to Anthony Davis’ […]

It’s been a long journey for Kris Dunn to get another NBA contract. The former lottery pick by the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2016 found himself nearly out of the NBA after only five seasons. Dunn suited up in only four games for the Atlanta Hawks during the 2020-21 season due to injury and he found […]