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CHICAGO – The Chicago Bulls picked up a much-needed win on Friday night as they took down the Toronto Raptors at home, and it came in thrilling fashion. The Bulls trailed by as many as 16 points in the fourth quarter, but they were able to come back and force overtime thanks to a ridiculous […]

Facing the Boston Celtics, the NBA’s defending champions, in front of a hostile Boston crowd, the Cleveland Cavaliers proved they belong among the league’s elite.  The Cavs stormed back from a 22-point first-quarter deficit to stun the Celtics, 123-116, in what might be Cleveland’s most significant victory of the season. Sure, this comeback victory is […]

As if the Philadelphia 76ers’ 2024-25 season couldn’t get any worse, it was announced on Friday that Joel Embiid will be missing the rest of the campaign as he continues to deal with a knee injury. Embiid hasn’t been 100 percent, health-wise, all season long, and with the 76ers falling off the pace in the […]

The New York Knicks got Mitchell Robinson back from his injury on Friday night, and they wasted no time throwing Robinson into the fire of a playoff atmosphere. The Knicks and the Memphis Grizzlies went down to the wire, throwing haymakers back and forth, in one of the wildest games of the NBA season. With […]

MIAMI – The Miami Heat’s belief in themselves has likely strengthened as the team has won two straight after beating the Indiana Pacers on Friday night, 125-120. After the Heat beat the Hawks on Wednesday, the unit was looking to build upon that impressive win as they outlasted the Pacers. Erik Spoelstra said right after […]

The Los Angeles Lakers squared off against their crosstown rivals, the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday, and while the game was still in progress, the Lakers ended up a little more short-handed than before. Lakers starting guard Austin Reaves was ruled out for the remainder of the game against the Clippers due to a calf […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick provided a positive injury update on forward Rui Hachimura. Hachimura suffered a left knee strain in the Lakers’ previous game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday. He played 18 minutes in the contest before exiting in the third quarter. Redick said that the Lakers are “optimistic” that Hachimura’s […]

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick inside the NBA as we take a look at this next matchup between cross-conference foes for the first time. The Milwaukee Bucks (33-25) will take on the Dallas Mavericks (32-28) as both teams try to mount winning runs. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Bucks-Mavericks prediction and pick. […]

Coming off a 20-point loss to the Detroit Pistons, the Boston Celtics were raring to redeem themselves, and in a great test against the Cleveland Cavaliers, no less. And even though the Celtics were without Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis on the night, they still found themselves in winning positions for most of the night. […]

The New York Knicks have been a bit of an oddity this season. The Knicks have a very good record at 38-20 and are comfortably in third place in the Eastern Conference, but they have a terrible record against the top teams in the NBA. The Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics and Oklahoma City Thunder have […]

Jayson Tatum was dominant in the first half of the Boston Celtics’ matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday. This had teammate Derrick White give a solid endorsement. Tatum couldn’t miss from the field in the first 24 minutes of the game. Once halftime came around with the Celtics up 74-64, he had 30 points, […]

The Miami Heat are looking to get back to winning ways on Friday night against the Indiana Pacers, but the task got a little tougher for them during the third quarter. Starting forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. was bringing the ball up the court and turned his ankle while trying to get by Pacers star Pascal […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will be facing the Los Angeles Clippers a day after defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Lakers did have a few injury scares to some of their key players, and LeBron James was one of them. Luckily, he was able to finish the game, but his status against the Clippers could possibly […]

The Philadelphia 76ers used one of their two-way contracts on a former player of the Los Angeles Lakers. Philadelphia signed 2023 first-round pick Jalen Hood-Schifino on a two-way deal Friday, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania. They will waive two-way wing David Roddy to make room for the former Laker, Sixers reporter Adam Aaronson confirmed. Hood-Schifino […]

CHICAGO – The Chicago Bulls are currently in a play-in tournament spot, but if they want to keep it that way, they need to be better. The Bulls haven’t been playing well lately as they have lost seven of their last eight games, and if they can’t start getting some wins, they are going to […]

The Golden State Warriors seem to have turned things around with their big swing at the trade deadline. Many people didn’t think the Warriors’ trade for Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat was a needle-moving deal, but Butler and Golden State have proved everyone wrong so far. Unfortunately, the Warriors may have to play Saturday […]

The Orlando Magic suffered their second consecutive loss Thursday night, falling 121-115 to the Golden State Warriors. Before the matchup, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr revealed that Magic forward Paolo Banchero was considered until the last moment for a spot on Team USA’s roster for the 2024 Paris Olympics. “He was right in the mix […]

Cam Thomas will return to the Brooklyn Nets’ lineup on Friday vs. the Portland Trail Blazers. After missing nearly two months with a hamstring strain, his second of the season, the fourth-year guard is taking extra measures to ensure he stays on the floor. “It felt really long. I’ve never been out this long ever. […]

Early Friday morning, there was more fuel added to the Phoenix Suns fire. One NBA rumor suggested that Mike Budenholzer had a one-on-one message for Devin Booker. Unfortunately, that message wasn’t received too well by the Suns star. It was reported that the head coach asked the shooting guard to tone down being vocal. It […]

The San Antonio Spurs trade for De’Aaron Fox brought about a prediction or two of what it would mean for not only the team but perhaps for the NBA’s Western Conference playoff picture. But the anticipation of watching Fox paired with Victor Wembanyama has dissipated since the generational talent’s season came to an end. The […]

LeBron James, widely regarded as the current face of the NBA, criticized the mainstream media while backing Anthony Edwards’ stance on not wanting to take on that role following the Los Angeles Lakers’ recent victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. James acknowledged Edwards’ perspective, saying he understands why the young Timberwolves star prefers to avoid that […]

Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green adds his perspective as the basketball world reacts to Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards’s statement about not wanting to be the face of the NBA. Playing alongside Stephen Curry during the Warriors’ dynastic run, Green agreed with Edwards’ take. However, Green warned the young All-Star that the opportunity would […]

For only the second time this season, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace is facing his brother Keaton Wallace and the Atlanta Hawks. It’ll make the third time the two brothers have faced one another in the NBA, including a preseason matchup, but it’ll be the first time Cason is visiting Keaton. After the Thunder’s […]

The Orlando Magic came up short for the second straight game Thursday night, falling 121-115 to the Golden State Warriors. However, Draymond Green took the opportunity to praise Magic forward Paolo Banchero, suggesting the young star belongs in the conversation for the future face of the NBA. “I’ve been a Paolo fan since he was […]

As the Atlanta Hawks grind out the second half of the season, they’re doing it with three new players on the team. Georges Niang, Caris LeVert, and Terance Mann have a few games under their belts as Hawks players, but the team is still trying to build chemistry with them, especially from the bench unit. […]

The Spurs are spiraling, while the Grizzlies have been more inconsistent coming into this matchup. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Spurs-Grizzlies prediction and pick. The Spurs are spiraling, losing five of their last six games and four straight towards a 24-33 record. They grabbed De’Aaron Fox by the trade deadline […]

The Kings have struggled to find consistency this season, while the Rockets have been one of the bigger surprise teams. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Kings-Rockets prediction and pick. The Kings have had an up-and-down season but recently have won two straight and have a 30-28 record. De’Aaron Fox was […]

Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler and the Golden State Warriors are on a roll since the All-Star break. However, one former player has his doubts on the team’s chances. Rudy Gay appeared as a special guest on Carmelo Anthony’s 7PM in Brooklyn podcast on Friday. He acknowledges the Warriors are playing well with the tandem of […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have had a season to forget in 2024-25. Injuries have constantly hampered Nick Nurse and company, and they have been one of the most disappointing teams in the league as a result. Even when Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George have all been healthy and on the floor together, the 76ers […]

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat beat the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night, there were many contributions from the team, but one that stood out was newcomer Davion Mitchell, who came over in the Jimmy Butler trade. While Mitchell has been described as a jack of all trades type of player for the Heat, he […]

Before the NBA’s league-leading Cleveland Cavs face the champion Boston Celtics, Gilbert Arenas revealed who he believes could be the champion’s biggest threat in the playoffs. Since their historic 15-0 start, the Cavs have sat atop the Eastern Conference standings. Ahead of the Celtics all season, Cleveland is assumed by many to be Boston’s top […]

When news broke that Joel Embiid would miss the remainder of the season, it hit Philadelphia 76ers fans in a variety of different ways. Some fans lamented the loss of the season, recalling the excitement of what seemed like a very good offseason at the time. Others began to debate Embiid’s legacy, from winning scoring […]

The Orlando Magic received disappointing news regarding guard Jalen Suggs on Friday. According to Orlando Sentinel reporter Jason Beede, Suggs has been diagnosed with a trochlea injury in his left knee following further evaluation, including an MRI. As a result, he will be out indefinitely. Suggs missed his 14th consecutive game during the Magic’s 121-115 […]

After being the center of the biggest blockbuster trade in arguably NBA history, the Los Angeles Lakers’ Luka Doncic has taken the high road regarding Dallas Mavericks slander. While Doncic’s former organization hasn’t issued any harsh remarks publicly, the rumor mill worked overtime to criticize his work ethic, leadership, and physique. Still, the Lakers have […]

Superstars like Derek Jeter, Cal Ripken, and Steph Curry have played for the same franchise their entire careers. But they are the exceptions. The general rule in professional sports is that you’re going to play for multiple teams; it’s inevitable. But some play for more teams than others. In fact, a LOT more teams. And […]

The Memphis Grizzlies (38-20) could be without guard Desmond Bane when they host the New York Knicks (38-20) on Friday night at FedExForum. The team has listed Bane as questionable with left groin soreness ahead of the 8:00 p.m. ET tip-off, potentially sidelining him for a key matchup in their five-game homestand. Bane last played […]

ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins addressed Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James on his “weird energy” comments after Thursday’s win against the Minnesota Timberwolves. James addressed Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards and his comments regarding being the face of the league, which took a shot at NBA analysts. Perkins weighed in on LeBron’s take. James’ blanket statement about […]

Joel Embiid’s net worth in 2025 is $85 million. Embiid is one of the best players in the NBA and has consistently been in Most Valuable Player talks over the last few years, with 2022-23 proving to be the season he would win his first MVP for the Philadelphia 76ers. Embiid is often credited with […]

At a point not long ago, the San Antonio Spurs had won 59 more games than the Memphis Grizzlies through their total series history. Because the Grizz are among the NBA’s newest franchises, with history from the then-Vancouver Grizzlies dating back to 1995, the Spurs racked up that lead by winning 87 of their first […]