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Lonzo Ball has not played a single game for the Chicago Bulls this season and now it appears as if he may not suit up for them at all this year as per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Woj: "There are no guarantees, I'm told, that [Lonzo Ball] plays at all this season. He's rehabbing that […]

Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green is quite proud after he forced a turnover from Phoenix Suns playmaker Chris Paul during their showdown on Tuesday. Paul is called the Point God for a reason. He is one of the best floor generals out there and has mastered the rules of the game, so it’s quite difficult […]

The Houston Rockets could look like a very different team in the near future. They are clearly one of the worst, if not the worst team in the NBA right now, and it’s no surprise that the front office is now looking to cash in on their current assets. According to reports, this could include […]

The Charlotte Hornets gave the ultimate respect to former head coach Paul Silas with an emotional tribute on Wednesday ahead of their game against the Detroit Pistons. Charlotte showed a tribute video at Spectrum Center remembering Silas, who passed away recently at the age of 79. The beautiful clip featured Silas’ time as a player […]

Based on how he’s been playing this season, it’s no surprise that Bojan Bogdanovic has emerged as one of the most sought-after players in the league right now. The Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns, and Atlanta Hawks, among other teams, have all been linked to the veteran sharpshooter, with these sides hoping that the Detroit […]

Anthony Davis has been an absolute beast for the Los Angeles Lakers of late, and folks from in and around the NBA have definitely taken notice. This includes Boston Celtics icons Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce. In a recent episode of SHOWTIME Basketball’s Ticket & Truth podcast, the two Hall of Famers shared their thoughts on […]

The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly inquired about a Kyle Kuzma trade, per Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report. Kuzma, a former Laker, has enjoyed a superb season in Washington with the Wizards. Haynes added that the Wizards like having Kuzma on the team and will not give him up for cheap. “From what I was told, […]

Now that the NBA has officially rebranded and renamed all of the individual awards being handed out for regular season achievements, this could open the door for other accolades to be added moving forward. Given that so many players have impacted the game in different ways, this could be an opportunity for more trophies to […]

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry banged his knees with Giannis Antetokounmpo on a drive during the team’s loss on Tuesday. With the Dubs set to play a back-to-back against a young yet competitive Indiana Pacers squad, all Golden State fans are dying to know: Is Stephen Curry playing tonight versus the Pacers? Is Warriors’ […]

In case you forgot about two-time NBA champion Quinn Cook, then let this article remind you of what this man is capable of. The former Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors guard has been cooking in China of late, and his recent 54-point explosion is a clear testament to this fact. Cook, who now […]

The Los Angeles Clippers host the Minnesota Timberwolves for the nightcap! It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Timberwolves-Clippers prediction and pick. The Timberwolves have had a tough month of December. Karl-Anthony Towns remains out with a right calf strain and they aren’t winning games. They sit at (13-14) on the year […]

DeMarcus Cousins’ recent podcast appearance was not short of memorable moments. One of them included his epic tale about attempting to talk trash to the great Tim Duncan, while also miserably failing in his effort to do so. Another one that has stood out is how Cousins threw a bit of slander toward Phoenix Suns […]

As the 2022 NBA trade deadline rapidly approaches, the competition for the hottest names on the NBA trade market is heating up. One of those names is Detroit Pistons sharpshooter Bojan Bogdanovic. Rumors are that the Los Angeles Lakers are in hot pursuit, but other suitors have emerged as well. One team in on a […]

Have you ever wondered just how brightly the Larry O’Brien Trophy shines in person? Whether you could pull off wearing the glitziest, highest-carat NBA championship ring in league history? How about what it’s like to be a Splash Brother, raining jumpers under pressure on the Chase Center hardwood? The Golden State Warriors and Confirmed360 make […]

Jalen Brunson has played all 27 games for the New York Knicks so far this season. Right now, however, he is in danger of missing his first contest for his new team after suffering a right foot injury in the Knicks’ 112-99 win over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday. Is Knicks’ Jalen Brunson playing vs. […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves head West for a tough matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers as they look to end a two-game losing skid and improve to .500 on the season. This is a very important contest which means the team will need everyone firing on all cylinders. That raises the question: Is D’Angelo Russell playing […]

Memphis Grizzlies center Steven Adams is widely recognized as one of the strongest and toughest players in the NBA. A huge part of what makes him such an effective man in the middle is that he isn’t afraid to get his hands dirty by setting rugged screens or battling with centers inside for rebounding position.  […]

Alex Caruso was out of action for the Chicago Bulls on Sunday in their 123-122 loss to the Atlanta Hawks due to a back issue. That was Caruso’s first missed game of the season for the Bulls, but it seems like it’s going to be a brief injury layoff for the 28-year-old. Is Bulls Alex […]

The Denver Nuggets host the Washington Wizards for an interconference matchup! It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Wizards-Nuggets prediction and pick. Washington has lost their last seven games as they see their record plumpish once again. Sitting at a record of (11-10), the Wizards finally had hope for this new campaign. […]

Clipper Darrell is one of the most popular and longest-tenured Los Angeles Clippers fans around, so this latest incident at Crypto.com Arena was definitely shocking, to say the least. During L.A.’s impressive 20-point victory against the Boston Celtics on Monday night, the superfan appeared to get into an altercation with a security guard. After a […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are in Dallas to take on Luka Doncic and the Mavericks! It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Cavaliers-Mavericks prediction and pick. The Cavs are (17-11) on the season which is good for third in the Eastern Conference. The Donovan Mitchell acquisition is certainly proving to be a turning […]

Kyrie Irving’s drama dominated headlines during the beginning of the 2022-2023 NBA season. But it has been smooth sailing as of late for Irving and the Brooklyn Nets. And although there have been no shortage of trade rumors floated around the NBA world, a number of sources believe that Brooklyn will keep Irving in the […]

After a slow start to the season, Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook was relegated to a bench role and has shined ever since. With his albatross contract, it’s still going to be hard for the Lakers to find a trade partner. But Westbrook’s encouraging play lately has reportedly caught the attention of at least […]

The Boston Celtics are on a roll to start the 2022-23 season. They lead the NBA with a 22-7 record so far, and look every bit like the Finals contender they were expected to be entering the season. Even after losing two in a row on their tough west coast road trip, the Celtics managed […]

The Phoenix Suns are in the midst of a cold stretch. Following a superb start to the 2022-2023 campaign, Phoenix has dropped 5 consecutive games as of this story’s publication. Additionally, they have posted just one victory during the month of December. Some people will point out Devin Booker’s injury concerns, but the Suns have […]

The Portland Trail Blazers (15-12) visit the San Antonio Spurs (9-18) on Wednesday night. Action tips off at 8:10 pm ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Blazers-Spurs prediction and pick. Portland has won four of their last five games to bump them up to sixth in the Western Conference. The Blazers […]

The Miami Heat (13-15) visit the Oklahoma City Thunder (11-16) on Wednesday night. Action tips off at 8:10 pm ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Heat-Thunder prediction. Miami has won two of their last three games but still sits in 10th place in the Eastern Conference. The Heat are 9-18-1 against […]

Orlando Magic point guard Jalen Suggs has been sidelined since November 25th with right ankle soreness. He exited that game early after logging 19 minutes against the Philadelphia 76ers. It’s been more or less three weeks since the Magic have had their starting point guard, but a recent update indicates that they won’t have to […]

The New York Knicks (14-13) visit the Chicago Bulls (11-15) on Wednesday night. Action tips off at 7:40 pm ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Knicks-Bulls prediction and pick. New York has won four straight games to push them to sixth in the Eastern Conference. The Knicks are 13-12-2 against the […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons has made an immediate impact in two games since returning from a calf injury. Simmons posted 10 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists on 5 of 9 shooting during Brooklyn’s 112-100 win over Washington Monday. The three-time All-Star missed four games with a left calf strain the week prior. Defense […]

The Sacramento Kings (14-12) visit the Toronto Raptors (13-14) on Wednesday night. Action tips off at 7:40 pm ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Kings-Raptors prediction and pick. Sacramento has lost three of their last four games but still sits in seventh in the Western Conference. The Kings are against 16-10 […]

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler will sit out one of the Heat’s next set of back-to-back games, according to a Wednesday tweet from South Florida Sun Sentinel reporter Ira Winderman. Following a pair of matchups against the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Houston Rockets on Wednesday and Thursday, the Heat will face the Denver Nuggets […]

Houston Rockets head coach Stephen Silas has returned to coaching just a few days following the death of his father, Paul Silas. The former All-Star and longtime coach passed away at the age of 79 and worked alongside Stephen on numerous teams. Stephen took a brief leave of absence but now is back leading his […]

The Atlanta Hawks will travel South to take on the Orlando Magic in a Wednesday night NBA matchup at the Amway Center. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our NBA odds series, which includes a Hawks-Magic prediction and pick, laid out below. Atlanta has lost four of their last five games to […]

The Charlotte Hornets have struggled to string wins together as of late. Their roster has been ravaged by injuries to key guys. LaMelo Ball has not been available the majority of the season, Gordon Hayward is in the same boat, and Cody Martin has played under five minutes. As a result, the Hornets have the […]

It’s bittersweet being a fan of the Philadelphia 76ers of late. On the one hand, the Sixers employ Joel Embiid – one of the most dominant players of the current generation on a team that’s made the playoffs for what’s likely to be six straight seasons. On the other, they’ve been unable to break the […]

The Charlotte Hornets, at 7-20, are one of the worst teams in the NBA. However, help may come soon enough in the form of LaMelo Ball, who has been out for the majority of the season thus far with various ankle injuries. Per Shams Charania of The Athletic, Ball is optimistic that he could make […]

The Boston Celtics squandered a 20-point lead against the rival Los Angeles Lakers in what was easily their wildest game of the season. However, Marcus Smart and the Celtics fought back and got the victory on the road, all while their starting point guard was on the verge of throwing up. During a crazy battle […]

Plenty of critics rolled their eyes when the Los Angeles Lakers used their taxpayer mid-level exception on Lonnie Walker IV. Walker was not the 3 and D wing many fans wanted alongside LeBron James. He was coming off a season where he shot only 31.4 percent from deep, and he hasn’t received the best reviews […]