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The Atlanta Hawks have not met expectations for the 2022-23 season due to a myriad of reasons. One major reason behind their underperformance has been the decline in their offensive production. They have tumbled all the way to 22nd in points scored per 100 possessions after ranking second last season – a steep drop-off. And […]

On Monday night, Draymond Green had his second-best scoring tally of the season after he scored 17 points, all in the second half, to help the Golden State Warriors to a rare victory on the road against the Washington Wizards. Thanks to a fan that kept on talking trash and questioning Green’s Hall of Fame […]

The Washington Wizards of the mid to late 2010s were an exciting, up-and-coming bunch, thanks in large part to the exploits of what was once one of the best backcourts in the entire NBA in John Wall and Bradley Beal. In fact, in 2017, they had a golden chance to advance to the Eastern Conference […]

It’s no secret that the San Antonio Spurs, owners of a terrible 14-31 record, plan to sell with the trade deadline fast approaching. One such Spurs player that has found himself involved in trade talks for the past few months is starting center Jakob Poeltl, who, in turn, has attracted interest from the Golden State […]

After their trip to the White House, the Golden State Warriors are preparing for an environment that will be less hospitable to them: TD Garden, where they will face the Boston Celtics in a Finals rematch. Draymond Green is ready to be treated with taunts and plenty of boos. Green has a plan for the […]

The Indiana Pacers (23-22) visit the Oklahoma City Thunder (21-23) on Wednesday night. Action tips off at 8:10 p.m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Pacers-Thunder prediction, pick, and how to watch. Indiana has lost four consecutive games to drop them to eighth place in the Eastern Conference. The Pacers covered […]

Despite having very few resources, the Philadelphia 76ers might be searching for bench improvements come the trade deadline. Keep in mind, however, that save for one 2029 first-round selection, they are restricted in what they may trade. In fact, they would probably be better off holding on to that pick for the time being. In […]

LOS ANGELES – If the Los Angeles Clippers are to have any hope of making a championship run this season, they’ll need everyone to pick up their play. Kawhi Leonard has picked up right where he left off before his ACL injury, and Sixers star Joel Embiid believes the best is yet to come. Leonard […]

LeBron James has seen and experienced everything that can happen on an NBA court. He famously sees the action multiple steps ahead of everybody else, leaving him more than ready for whatever the game throws at him. “I knew at a very young age that I had the ability to read the game before the […]

Joel Embiid has already been one of the absolute best players in the NBA and is somehow getting even better. The Philadelphia 76ers’ big man just continues to light up opponents with ease. In his latest performance, he torched the Los Angeles Clippers to the tune of 41 points in a big victory for the Sixers. […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar point guard Damian Lillard did not hide his true feelings over the officiating late in the game of their 122-113 road loss to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets Tuesday night. Following the contest, Lillard pointed out that among the reasons the Blazers fell short of their mission to take down […]

Is there really anything out there that Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic couldn’t do on the court? During Tuesday night’s game at home against the Portland Trail Blazers, Jokic stitched together another extremely efficient performance, as he scored 36 points on 13-for-14 shooting from the floor while also making all but one of his […]

Nikola Jokic has made greatness boring. Just ask his Denver Nuggets teammate Jamal Murray, who was not shocked at all after witnessing Jokic post a dominant 30-point triple-double in a 122-113 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. Jokic again defied what is normal for the center position, or just any position at all. Murray has become […]

The Brooklyn Nets found themselves searching for offense in their last two losses with Kevin Durant sidelined. Production on that end would prove even more elusive with Kyrie Irving out Tuesday as the Nets dropped their third-straight 106-98 to the San Antonio Spurs. Brooklyn shot 37 of 88 (42.0 percent) from the field and an […]

The Portland Blazers failed in their attempt to extend their win streak to three games Tuesday night in Mile High City, but not before Damian Lillard exploded yet again for another sterling scoring performance. Lillard went off for 44 points on 12-for-20 shooting from the field on the strength of a 6-for-12 shooting from deep […]

The Washington Wizards (18-26) will travel to take on the New York Knicks (25-20) in a Wednesday night NBA matchup at the legendary Madison Square Garden. With that, it’s the perfect time to check out our NBA odds series, which includes a Wizards-Knicks prediction and pick, laid out below. Since the start of the new […]

With the Milwaukee Bucks missing Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton on Tuesday night against the Toronto Raptors, Jrue Holiday and Brook Lopez had to step up. And step up they did. But their solid night didn’t come without its foibles. With 6:40 left and the Raptors trying to mount a comeback, Lopez and Gary Trent […]

The Atlanta Hawks (22-22) visit the Dallas Mavericks (24-21) on Wednesday. Action tips off at 6:00 p.m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Hawks-Mavericks prediction, pick, and how to watch. Dallas has lost five of their last eight games, moving them into fifth place in the Western Conference. The absence of […]

Far away from the drama they had to deal with months ago, the Brooklyn Nets are now among the elite teams in the NBA. They currently carry a 27-15 win-loss record, which is good enough for second place in the Eastern Conference. Despite that, it still feels like there’s room for upgrading the Nets roster. […]

The Houston Rockets are, to put it bluntly, the worst team in the NBA. Even beyond their league-worst record, they have caught some flak from their peers in recent weeks. John Wall, the former Rockets guard, didn’t mince words and put Jalen Green and Kevin Porter Jr. on blast. However, as Austin Rivers said, those […]

The Golden State Warriors’ White House visit on Tuesday is memorable for sure, though Klay Thompson might remember it for a different thing thanks to US President Joe Biden. When talking about the Warriors, Biden mentioned how the team reimagined the roster around their Big 3. After he acknowledged Stephen Curry and Draymond Green as […]

The Detroit Pistons struck gold when they drafted Cade Cunningham first overall in 2021. A ballhandler that projects to be a stellar offensive force at his peak, Cunningham battled through characteristic ups and downs in his first professional season. However, after finishing the 2021-22 season strong, many hoped that he would take the next step […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (28-16) and the Los Angeles Clippers (23-23) squared off in LA. After picking up a win in Crypto.com Arena on Sunday against its purple-and-gold occupants, the Sixers won by a score of 120-108 as Joel Embiid and Kawhi Leonard each put on a show. Let’s break down the Sixers’ win over the […]

The Brooklyn Nets will lick their wounds after a tough 106-98 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. However, center Nic Claxton continued to build his case for  NBA Defensive Player of the Year by becoming the youngest player since Rudy Gobert to record three or more blocks in nine consecutive games. The low post area […]

The Boston Celtics hold the NBA’s best record heading into the trade deadline, yet that doesn’t mean they won’t make a move. The Celtics have shown “significant trade interest” in San Antonio Spurs center Jakob Poeltl, according to NBA Insider Shams Charania, A lot of new info on Jakob Poeltl in Sham's latest intel as […]

The Charlotte Hornets, after two straight seasons of making the play-in tournament, appeared to be a franchise on the up and up, especially after winning 43 games last season. With LaMelo Ball’s continued development as a bonafide All-Star caliber player, and other solid pieces in place such as Terry Rozier, PJ Washington, Kelly Oubre Jr., […]

There was a bit of palpable worry among Denver Nuggets fans when Nikola Jokic appeared to suffer a wrist injury that knocked him out for their clash against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night. However, Jokic has put all those concerns to rest. Following a one-game absence, Jokic proceeded to drop a triple-double and […]

The San Antonio Spurs are lacking for many bright spots this season. Despite the tough first couple months, Spurs small forward Keldon Johnson has shown to have the ability to be a breakout star in the NBA at times. One of those times was Tuesday night when he absolutely dominated the Brooklyn Nets in a […]

Milwaukee Bucks big man Brook Lopez had an early shower Tuesday night, as he was sent out of the playing court in the middle of the fourth quarter of a road game against the Toronto Raptors after getting into a bit of skirmish with the Raps. No one was seriously hurt during that brief scuffle, […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant wants to turn the attention of the basketball world to head coach Taylor Jenkins and what could possibly be the biggest disrespect he’s seeing. On Twitter, Morant responded to a post saying that Jenkins is being widely ignored by the media despite the fact that he should be the top […]

LeBron James is coming off another majestic performance from Monday night after exploding for a season-high 48 points against the Houston Rockets. The four-time NBA champ led the Los Angeles Lakers to a 140-132 win over the Houston Rockets, but it looks like he’s now come out of the matchup a bit worse for wear. […]

D’Angelo Russell could be coming up on his last days with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The team has been fully engaged in trade talks for the 26-year-old guard as the Feb. 9 trade deadline date looms ahead. The Timberwolves have been unable to build off of last season’s success, currently sitting in ninth place in the […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been pretty banged up of late. Karl-Anthony Towns is still sidelined with a calf strain and has no firm timetable to return. Right now, both Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert are dealing with lingering injuries that could keep them out of Wednesday’s matchup against the Denver Nuggets. Edwards and Gobert have […]

It is well acknowledged that the Chicago Bulls should take a step back and be active during the 2023 NBA trade deadline. The Bulls are barely in the top 10 of the Eastern Conference, and it feels like they’ll slip out of it anytime soon. This just has not turned out to be the season […]

Things got chippy between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night. Brook Lopez found himself in a lot of trouble after he was unable to contain his emotions during a heated juncture in the game. The Bucks big man was forced to take an early shower after getting himself ejected from the […]

Bol Bol is having a breakout season with the Orlando Magic, as he’s been nothing but a sensation for his new team whenever he’s on the floor. After spending his first three seasons in the NBA buried under other players on the Denver Nuggets’ depth chart, Bol is finally showing on full display what kind […]

John Wall recently made some eye-opening revelations about what has been a very colorful career in the NBA. He threw some major shade on the Houston Rockets for their decision to tank during his tenure with the squad. So much so, that it even prompted a clap back from ex-teammate Justin Patton after being thrown […]

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray has been playing great basketball for the last week and change. He’s averaging 23 points per game over his last four on 43.4% shooting from the field and, even more impressively, 45.1% shooting from behind the three-point arc. It’s no coincidence that with Murray playing well lately, the Nuggets as […]

Los Angeles Clippers wing Paul George has missed the last five games with a hamstring injury. The last time he played was back on January 5th against the Nuggets, a contest the Clippers went on to lose by 31, 122-91. Los Angeles has done little more than tread water with George out, as it has […]