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Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has his team sitting in fourth place among Eastern Conference rivals, poising themselves for yet another run to the NBA Finals. It’s also a momentous few days for the Greek Freak as he recently teased his newest signature creation from Nike. Soon after releasing the Nike Freak 6, we now […]

The NBA MVP race is getting tight, and at this point, it’s a two-man race between Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. It feels like Gilgeous-Alexander is the frontrunner right now, but Jokic has a good case for winning the fourth one in his career. Players are now giving their opinions, and Draymond Green recently shared […]

Detroit Pistons center Paul Reed finds himself in a better situation than his former team, the Philadelphia 76ers. Recently, he let them know about it. Reed decided to chime on on the Sixers’ poor season after their loss to the Indiana Pacers last weekend, dropping them into a tie for the fifth-worst record in the […]

Hall of Fame guard Magic Johnson recently reflected on his Los Angeles Lakers rivalry with the Boston Celtics, admitting no love was lost between him and the NBA’s winningest franchise. The hate remains decades after his playing days. After Johnson congratulated Lakers’ LeBron James on 50,000 career points, he discussed his hate for the Celtics […]

Phoenix Suns superstar Devin Booker has never been one to forget his roots, always giving back to the communities that raised him and remaining loyal to a team like the Suns since the day he was drafted. He also followed in his father’s footsteps by playing for the same high school team, which Booker recently […]

The Houston Rockets are having an exceptional season, and it’s been mostly because of their young guys and the development that they’ve shown. One of the players who is having a solid season is second-year player Amen Thompson, who has become a menace on defense and is starting to figure things out on offense. There […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been a dominant force in clutch moments all season. Their ability to execute under pressure has propelled them to the league’s best record in games decided by five points or fewer. But in Cleveland’s 104-103 loss to the Orlando Magic, the Cavs’ late-game offense, normally a well-oiled machine, sputtered at the […]

In the summer leading up to the 2024-25 season, Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards made some comments about his play that brought some controversy. The 23-year-old guard claimed that nobody in league history can jump the way he can. Skip ahead to March and NBA Hall of Famer Magic Johnson fires back at Edwards, telling […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic has been heralded as one of the best players in the NBA upon his entry to the league. Most known for his European style of basketball, he’s been giving defenders fits since 2018 with his deep stepbacks and ability to start/stop on a dime. He’s supported by one of […]

Dirk Nowitzki and Luka Doncic have always had a strong relationship with each other. The Dallas Mavericks legend helped Doncic get acclimated to being the face of the franchise, and Nowitzki has long been a mentor to the young star. That is why even after the Mavs traded Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, Dirk […]

Every now and then a bombshell is dropped that stays with a person for the rest of their life. They remember exactly where they were and what they were doing when these monumental moments take place. The last sports instance to meet this criteria was the completely unexpected February trade between the Dallas Mavericks and […]

The Air Jordan 4 is arguably the most popular Air Jordan silhouette over the last few years as Nike and Jordan Brand continue to expand their releases and return classic colorways from years past. One of the most exclusive and elusive pairs will be making a comeback in 2025 as rumors confirm an upcoming release […]

Hall of Fame forward Dirk Nowitzki spoke out about the Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic trade to the Los Angeles Lakers and whether Mark Cuban was involved in the shocking blockbuster move. After playing only one game, Anthony Davis’ return looms amid rehab stints in the G League with the Texas Legends. At the same time, […]

It’s been a tough season for the San Antonio Spurs. Perhaps no one has felt it more than Mitch Johnson. The assistant coach who took over for Hall-of-Famer Gregg Popovich very early on has been in charge during a year that started with promise but has seen since the losses of Victor Wembanyama and De’Aaron […]

The Phoenix Suns’ disappointing 2024-25 campaign continued on Sunday with a 107-96 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, forcing FanDuel TV’s Lou Williams to question the team’s effort. He’s most likely not the only one who’s reached that conclusion after witnessing head coach Mike Budenholzer and Kevin Durant’s heated exchange during a timeout against the […]

Two teams have remained at the very top of the NBA power rankings since the start of the 2024-25 season: the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Cleveland Cavaliers. These are the two best teams in the league by a wide margin, which has led many to ponder whether this will ultimately be this year’s NBA […]

In just year two under Tobin Anderson, Iona basketball was just 40 minutes away from reaching the NCAA Tournament. The Gaels eventually fell short against Mount St. Mary’s in the MAAC title game, but they still seemed to be on an upward trajectory heading into year three with Anderson at the helm. Apparently, the decision […]

The Indiana Pacers (37-29) are set to conclude their three-game road trip on Monday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves (40-19), but they may be without key players as they head into the 8:00 p.m. ET matchup at Target Center. The latest injury report features several notable names, including star guard Tyrese Haliburton and forward Pascal […]

The New Orleans Pelicans will host the Detroit Pistons on Monday at Smoothie King Center. Zion Williamson is questionable on the team’s status report due to personal reasons. Here’s everything we know about Williamson’s playing status versus the Pistons. Zion Williamson playing status vs. Pistons Williamson missed Saturday’s 119-115 loss to the San Antonio Spurs […]

As Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James recovers from his groin injury, NBA analysts such as Bill Simmons have weighed in on the severity of his injury. Luka Doncic has stepped up tremendously in James’ absence, scoring 45 points in a losing effort (126-106) against the Milwaukee Bucks before leading the Lakers to a 107-96 […]

The Chicago Bulls will visit the Utah Jazz on Monday at Delta Center. Josh Giddey is doubtful on the team’s injury report due to a right ankle sprain. Here’s everything we know about Giddey’s injury and playing status vs. the Jazz. *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (Get Access | Save $30)* Josh Giddey injury […]

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick for today’s slate of NBA action as we conclude this cross-conference season series with its final game. The Chicago Bulls (28-39) will take on the Utah Jazz (15-53) with Utah leading the series 1-0. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Bulls-Jazz prediction and pick. The Chicago Bulls […]

On Monday, the Dallas Mavericks announced that Anthony Davis and Jaden Hardy have been assigned to the Texas Legends of the G League. The roster move suggests that both players, who are currently dealing with injuries, could return soon. Davis has been battling a left adductor strain while Hardy has a right ankle sprain. If […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered another dominant performance Sunday night, recording 31 points, eight assists, two rebounds, and a block in a 121-105 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. The victory extended the Thunder’s winning streak to three games and further solidified their standing near the top of the NBA. Gilgeous-Alexander’s performance marked his […]

The Denver Nuggets and Golden State Warriors are set to face off tonight, and both teams are dealing with injuries to their key players. Nikola Jokic is on the injury report with a right elbow contusion and left ankle impingement, while Stephen Curry has a right low back strain. Both players and their teams have […]

The Washington Wizards are across the country to take on the Portland Trail Blazers Monday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a Wizards-Trail Blazers prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Wizards-Trail Blazers NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Wizards-Trail […]

LOS ANGELES, CA — When the Los Angeles Clippers added Ben Simmons to their roster through the buyout market, they added a versatile player who could ideally play all five positions at a high level. In theory, adding a 6-foot-10, 28-year old with the frame of a power forward and the skills of a point […]

The Memphis Grizzlies hit the road to take on the Sacramento Kings Monday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Grizzlies-Kings prediction and pick. We are also going to let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Grizzlies-Kings NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Grizzlies-Kings Odds Memphis […]

The Los Angeles Clippers returned home from a successful three-game road trip to face the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday night. It was also the home debut for forward Ben Simmons. The game also marked the return of Norman Powell from a two week absence due to a hamstring strain. Ben Simmons reacts to home debut […]

It may be nearing the end of the regular season, but the Oklahoma City Thunder have this huge collective chip on their shoulder that they continue to dominate every team that comes their way. On Sunday night, it was the Milwaukee Bucks’ turn to be on the receiving end of a loss from the Thunder, […]

Keldon Johnson is the longest-tenured player on the San Antonio Spurs. But on a team that includes Victor Wembanyama, Chris Paul, Stephon Castle, and De’Aaron Fox, he’s often overlooked. Especially as the Spurs continue to struggle. But game in and game out, Johnson continues to contribute in major ways. Though he doesn’t start and though […]

It may have taken the Minnesota Timberwolves some time, but they are on a roll as of late. On Sunday night, the Timberwolves extended their current winning streak to eight with a dominant 128-102 victory over the Utah Jazz, and they remain hot on the Golden State Warriors’ tail in the race for the sixth […]

The San Antonio Spurs will visit Southern California for a showdown with the Los Angeles Lakers. It will be a clash at Crypto as we continue our NBA odds series while making a Spurs-Lakers prediction and pick. The Lakers lead the head-to-head series 97-94. Furthermore, the Lakers are 8-2 over the past 10 games against the […]

Bronny James is not your typical late second-round pick; many insults and criticisms have been hurled his way, as he’s carrying the iconic LeBron James name while not being close to the caliber of player his father is. Even then, the Los Angeles Lakers brought him in and gave him a guaranteed four-year contract, fueling […]

The Denver Nuggets will travel to the Bay Area for a showdown with the Golden State Warriors. It will be a battle at Oracle Arena as we continue our NBA odds series and make a Nuggets-Warriors prediction and pick. The Nuggets lead the head-to-head series 108-85. Furthermore, they are 9-1 over their past 10 games, including […]

The Miami Heat will head to the “World’s Most Famous Arena” for a battle with the New York Knicks. It will be a battle at Madison Square Garden as we continue our NBA odds series and make a Heat-Knicks prediction and pick. The Knicks lead the head-to-head series 73-66. Recently, they have dominated the Heat, […]

The Golden State Warriors are rolling. On Saturday night, they extended their winning streak to seven games with a 97-94 victory over the New York Knicks — moving to 15-1 with Jimmy Butler in the active lineup. This Warriors team has clearly been rejuvenated, although this hot streak of theirs might be exacting some physical […]

The Denver Nuggets’ defensive woes were on full display in their shocking 126-123 loss to the Washington Wizards on Saturday. The Nuggets fell to one of the league’s worst teams, prompting Nikola Jokic to assess his team’s inconsistency. “I’m not surprised,” Jokic said bluntly in his post-game press conference. “Because this is what we do. […]

LOS ANGELES – Since the Los Angeles Lakers traded for Luka Doncic, several of the team’s role players have taken advantage of the type of defensive attention the All-NBA star draws on a game-to-game basis. Out of all the Lakers’ role players, there is nobody on the team who knows Doncic as well as Dorian […]