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Two teams with lofty aspirations in the Western Conference playoff picture will go to battle on the hardwood as the Minnesota Timberwolves meet up with the Sacramento Kings in a highly anticipated duel. Join us for our NBA odds series, where our Timberwolves-Kings prediction and pick will be revealed. After embarking on a three-game losing […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will need to navigate the next couple of weeks without LeBron James in the picture. The NBA’s all-time leading scorer recently suffered a foot injury that will keep him out of commission for at least the next two weeks. Be that as it may, James still made sure to show his […]

Let’s keep our fingers crossed this is the Memphis Grizzlies’ rock-bottom. Mere minutes after Memphis announced that Ja Morant would be “away from the team” for at least the next two games amid more off-court drama, Brandon Clarke’s agent old ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski the Grizzlies’ reserve big man has suffered a torn Achilles tendon and […]

Ja Morant has come under fire quite frequently as of late, and his actions have finally caught up to him. After flashing a gun on his Instagram Live early on Saturday morning, the Memphis Grizzlies opted to suspend Morant for at least two games, further adding to the string of drama that has surrounded Morant […]

The Atlanta Hawks have made two significant moves as they attempt to salvage their season. First, they acquired 2020 first-round pick Saddiq Bey at the trade deadline. Then they hired Quin Snyder to replace Nate McMillan at head coach. However, Hawks owner Tony Ressler appears to ready to make even more moves if necessary, including […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant is facing repercussions for his actions. On Friday night, the guard flashed a gun on an Instagram Live video and as a result, the team has suspended him for the next two games at the very least: Statement from the Memphis Grizzlies pic.twitter.com/CLB2TG5nnI — Grizzlies PR (@GrizzliesPR) March 4, 2023 […]

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry is not only considered one of the humblest superstars in the NBA but in professional sports as a whole. Though demonstrative and confident on the court, he chooses his words carefully when talking to the media, never quite displaying the brash confidence and ego that’s typically seen from a […]

Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala believes that the Warriors were one move away from defeating LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2016 NBA Finals and winning four consecutive NBA championships. Although Iguodala would refuse to reveal exactly what players he was referring to, the four-time NBA champion tells Shannon Sharpe on the […]

Goran Dragic is reportedly planning to sign with the Milwaukee Bucks, per Adrian Wojnarowski. The deal is expected to last through the remainder of the 2022-23 season. Milwaukee previously emerged as a frontrunner for Dragic after the Chicago Bulls waived the veteran guard. Dragic, 36, still features a talented skillset from the guard position. He […]

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is reportedly on a short list of candidates to replace Bob Iger as the CEO of Disney, according to Fox Business Network’s Charles Gasparino. Silver’s contract with the National Basketball Association runs through the 2024 season. Other names on the shortlist include Candle Media co-founder and co-CEO Kevin Mayer, and Disney […]

While NBA players turn heads with their game-winning moves, some turn heads after changing their names. A change in NBA name is quite rare. However, they do happen as long as one legally does it. Some NBA players change their name due to a personal choice, a change in religion, or simply just trying to […]

The lowly Detroit Pistons will make the trip to “Believe Land” to tip off with the Cleveland Cavaliers this Saturday evening. Join us for our NBA odds series, where our Pistons-Cavaliers prediction and pick will be unveiled. Stuck in the midst of a six-game losing streak while also having lost nine of their last ten […]

Ja Morant found himself in the headlines once again for unsavory reasons. This time around, the Memphis Grizzlies star is in trouble for brandishing a gun while he was live on Instagram. Morant was also in a strip club during the Live when he showed his gun. It’s not a good look for him, especially […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will play the most important game of their current road trip when they take on the Milwaukee Bucks. It will be a huge test for the Sixers, as they will get the chance to snap their 16-game winning streak and pick up a win over the top team in the NBA. But, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers 2022-23 campaign has not been a good one, and with LeBron James‘ recent injury, things have only managed to go from bad to worse. The Lakers are struggling to stay afloat without James, and that has led them to take a look at Kemba Walker as a potential option that they […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will face off with the Milwaukee Bucks in a potential playoff preview. We’re in Milwaukee sharing our NBA odds series, making a 76ers-Bucks prediction and pick while showing you how to watch. The 76ers are coming off a 133-126 defeat at the hands of the Dallas Mavericks. Unfortunately, a bad third quarter […]

Former NBA player Anthony Morrow is facing charges of kidnapping and assault, stemming from an incident in Charlotte last month. The ex-NBA player was arrested after he was accused of strangling and punching a woman in her apartment. Anthony Morrow was arrested by the Mecklenburg County Sherriff’s office on Feb. 10. Morrow is accused of […]

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga has emerged as a key rotation player for the Dubs in his second NBA season. Over his last ten games, Kuminga is averaging 11.4 points on 51.7% shooting from the field and 40% from behind the three-point arc. And in Thursday’s huge win against the Clippers, Kuminga scored 19 […]

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner was in more trade rumors than just about any NBA player last season. Speculation about Turner’s future was finally put on hold when the Pacers signed him to a two-year, $60 million contract extension at the end of January. Myles Turner entered the 2022-2023 season in the final year of […]

The Atlanta Hawks will meet the Miami Heat in a Southeast Division showdown. Come to South Florida with us as we share our NBA odds series, making a Hawks-Heat prediction and pick while showing you how to watch. The Hawks are coming off a 129-111 victory over the Portland Trailblazers. Subsequently, they came out hot […]

Russell Westbrook and the Los Angeles Clippers dropped their fifth game in a row on Friday night to De’Aaron Fox and the Sacramento Kings. After the win, Fox took time to praise Westbrook. Westbrook finished the Clippers’ loss with 27 points, two rebounds, 10 assists, and 2 blocks on 12-of-16 shooting from the field. Fox […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham blasted his team for what he felt was a subpar effort in their deflating 110-102 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena on Friday night. “Too many times I felt like our energy was off, our effort was off in certain plays. We didn’t seem to have […]

The Denver Nuggets put on an impressive defensive performance in Friday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Denver held Memphis to just 97 points and 36.9% shooting in a game they won by a final score of 113-97. Plus, Grizzlies superstar point guard Ja Morant struggled and shot 8-f0r-20 from the field. So after the game, […]

Another day, another controversy for Ja Morant. The Memphis Grizzlies star has been in hot water over the last few months for his questionable decisions off the court (most of which involve a gun or are related to guns). Recently, Morant got in trouble after allegations of him punching a minor and threatening a mall […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have dealt with a lot of drama on the court this season, and now they are dealing with quite a bit of it off the court as well. Ja Morant has faced some disturbing allegations that involve him threatening a mall security guard and beating up a 17-year old, and now he […]

The Atlanta Hawks picked up their first win under head coach Quin Snyder Friday night, beating the Portland Trail Blazers 129-111. Hawks guard Dejounte Murray didn’t hold back in giving Snyder much of the credit for the victory. “We had two back-to-back hard-a** practices so I think that’s translating over to the game,” Dejounte Murray […]

Despite trading away their two top stars, the Brooklyn Nets are still in position to compete for a playoff spot in the East. The haul they got for Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving have played extremely well, with guys like Mikal Bridges and Spencer Dinwiddie stepping up. Now, the Nets are shoring up one of […]

Los Angeles Clippers star point guard Russell Westbrook put up a gaudy stat line in Friday night’s game against the Sacramento Kings. He finished with 27 points, ten assists, and two rebounds in 35 minutes of playing time. Only Paul George ended up with more points on the night for the Clippers with 28. But […]

Dillon Brooks has made a name for himself as one of the biggest agitators in the NBA, as he constantly is finding himself in the middle of fights or arguments with his opponents. But Brooks’ tormentive ways may have finally caught up to him after he picked up another technical foul on Friday night against […]

All signs point to Golden State Warriors superstar guard Stephen Curry making his highly-anticipated return from injury against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday afternoon, but coach Steve Kerr isn’t ready to give him the green light just yet. “Steve Kerr reiterates ‘there’s a chance’ that Steph Curry returns on Sunday against the Lakers. Sounds […]

This is what everyone’s been waiting for. After the Brooklyn Nets were torn apart at the trade deadline, fans have been waiting to see the next game between Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. That will now be happening on Sunday, as Durant and the Phoenix Suns travel to Dallas to facing Irving and the Dallas […]

The Boston Celtics gave their doubters all the necessary ammunition they needed on Friday. With a 28-point lead over a struggling Brooklyn Nets side on their own home floor, Jayson Tatum and the C’s somehow managed to lose by double digits, 115-105. Tatum was interviewed about what the prevailing emotions were in the Celtics locker […]

Friday’s Nets-Celtics matchup at TD Garden looked like a continuation of Brooklyn’s post-Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving nightmare early in the second quarter. The Nets trailed Boston by 28 points and appeared more disinterested with each point the seemingly insurmountable deficit grew. Then something changed. The high-level defense the Nets pictured when they brought in Mikal […]

The Sacramento Kings found themselves in yet another entertaining matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers exactly one week after their high-octane double overtime thriller that ended with a 176-175 score line in favor the Kings. Despite the absence of Kawhi Leonard, Russell Westbrook and Paul George did their best to prevent them from losing five […]

The Golden State Warriors finished a five-game home stand undefeated by holding off the New Orleans Pelicans for a 108-99 victory. Here are three key reactions—with related film and analysis, of course—from another pivotal Dubs win as the stretch run of the regular season continues. Klay Thompson, Golden State’s alpha dog Thompson definitely isn’t an […]

With a little over a month to go before the postseason begins, contending teams can ill-afford major injuries to some of their most important players. However, during their Friday night clash against the Denver Nuggets, the Memphis Grizzlies lost one of their crucial rotation players after Brandon Clarke went down with a non-contact injury. With […]

Kevin Durant has played in just two games for the Phoenix Suns following the blockbuster trade that brought him to the Valley. Before that, Durant missed the past 20 games due to a knee injury he suffered back when he was still with the Brooklyn Nets. Thus, it makes sense that the Suns could choose […]

Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant came into Friday’s game against the Denver Nuggets with an oddly unfamiliar look. The All-Star point guard recently sustained a nasal fracture, which required him to wear a protective face mask during the game. Here’s a look at Ja dawning his brand-new facial accessory: Masked Ja Morant 🎭🔥 pic.twitter.com/1WaszxiS8B — […]

To say that Friday’s showdown between the New York Knicks and the Miami Heat was a treat would be a complete understatement. Julius Randle came up with another mind-blowing performance, which also included a cold-blooded game-winner to sink the Heat. The matchup between two contenders in the Eastern Conference was obviously not short in action. […]