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To say that Tyrese Haliburton’s trade to the Indiana Pacers was a shocker would be a complete understatement. Many considered the 21-year-old to be a key part of the Sacramento Kings’ core so it was totally unexpected that he was going to be moved prior to the deadline. Haliburton recently joined ESPN’s NBA Today with […]

Even with Kawhi Leonard’s departure after their NBA championship in 2019, coach Nick Nurse propelled the Toronto Raptors to a second round appearance in the NBA Playoffs in the following campaign. Due to playing all their home games in Tampa, Florida last season because of the COVID-19 pandemic, it was inevitable for the Raptors to […]

No jaws were left undropped on Thursday night as the Miami Heat and the Charlotte Hornets went at it in a pulsating contest. The game needed two overtimes to decide the result, with the Heat escaping with a 111-107 victory. Kyle Lowry came up big for the Heat in crunch time, scoring 12 of his […]

The Atlanta Hawks have had a middling season in 2021-22 that has seen plenty of highs alongside a plethora of lows. Following on the heels of taking the eventual NBA Champions, the Milwaukee Bucks, to 6 games in the Eastern Conference Finals last postseason, expectations were high for this team going into the 2021-22 NBA […]

Duncan Robinson has been hailed as one of the best 3-point shooters in the league today. The Miami Heat marksman’s quick release and accuracy from deep have made him a deadly option since his arrival from the league. Now, Robinson has achieved 3-point shooting glory. The Heat swingman reached 700 made 3s in his career […]

Luka Doncic is a monster. The rest of the NBA is now realizing that the Dallas Mavericks star is a one-of-a-kind talent, a generational player who can turn around the franchise. His performance after the trade deadline goes to show the potential he can bring to the table. On Thursday night, Luka Doncic added to […]

After an MRI on Thursday, the Los Angeles Lakers announced that Anthony Davis has been diagnosed with a mid-foot sprain and will be re-evaluated in four weeks. That timeline puts Davis on track to be re-evaluated around March 10. The Lakers (27-31) visit the Houston Rockets the day before and host the Washington Wizards night […]

When you think of the Indiana Pacers, only a few legendary players come to mind. They are Reggie Miller, Rik Smits, Mark Jackson, Jermaine O’Neal, Ron Artest, Paul George, and of course, Tristan Thompson? Thompson was traded to the Pacers as part of the package that sent Domantas Sabonis to the Sacramento Kings. He suited […]

Before their shocking upset at the hands of the Detroit Pistons, the Boston Celtics were on the midst of their best stretch of the season winning nine consecutive games. Coach Ime Udoka has built an identity for his squad as the second-best defensive unit in the association. The length and versatility of Boston has been […]

After missing out on the All-NBA team for the 2020-21 season, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum lost a whopping $32.6 million in bonuses from his current contract. That’s much more than what most of us would earn in a lifetime, so it’s completely understandable that Tatum isn’t too pleased with this development. The Celtics star […]

Entering the NBA, the biggest asset that LaMelo Ball had going for him was his passing. The Charlotte Hornets star was the most prolific passer of his draft class, with elite vision and the guts to attempt every pass in the book. Well into his second year, it’s safe to say that Ball’s playmaking has […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has become one of the most imposing players in the NBA. Giannis has bulked up considerably since entering the NBA, becoming a paint beast in the process. The Bucks star has even added a capable three-point shot to his game, something people thought he wouldn’t be capable of doing. […]

It has now been eight months since Sonya, the mother of Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry, filed for divorce from her husband, Dell Curry. This came as a complete shock for many considering how Sonya and Dell were seen as one of the most endearing couples in all of basketball. As it turns out, […]

The Charlotte Hornets have a great young core, and they have a shot at making a solid postseason run. Charlotte is led by second-year guard LaMelo Ball. Ball has played at a high level this season, earning himself a spot in the All-Star Game. The Hornets are making an effort to contend in the competitive […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is without a doubt one of the most competitive individuals in the history of the game. This is exactly why it comes as no surprise that The King once sort of clashed heads with another Lakers icon in Kobe Bryant. Before the Black Mamba’s untimely passing in January 2020, […]

SAN FRANCISCO — The Golden State Warriors go into the All-Star break having lost four of their last five games. The biggest problem during this rough stretch has been on the defensive end. The Warriors are allowing teams to score 115.6 points per game over that stretch, 20th in the league, according to NBA.com. After […]

After it was confirmed that Sacramento Kings rookie Davion Mitchell is set to miss the upcoming Rising Stars mini-tournament due to an injury, the NBA decided to call up Bones Hyland of the Denver Nuggets as his replacement. This did not appear to sit well with Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant, who decided to call […]

Mere moments after the most transformational trade deadline in franchise history, interim general manager Joe Cronin all but confirmed what the Portland Trail Blazers’ series of cost-cutting, win-later moves meant for Damian Lillard over the season’s remainder. Portland’s superstar point guard would “most likely” sit out until 2022-23, Cronin said at a post-deadline press conference, […]

On Thursday, Goran Dragic came to a buyout agreement with the San Antonio Spurs which will see the 6-foot-3 combo guard become a free agent once he clears the waivers. There has already been a lot of teams linked to the former All-Star, which unsurprisingly, also includes one of his former squads in the Miami […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will battle the Milwaukee Bucks in a matchup of premier Eastern Conference teams. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a 76ers-Bucks prediction and pick. This game could be a preview of the Eastern Conference Finals. The 76ers just made a huge move by acquiring guard James Harden from […]

Not long ago, the Charlotte Hornets were rolling, getting to 26-20 by winning seven of eight games. Since then, though, the Hornets have gone just 3-10 to drop to 29-30 on the season. This has them in ninth place in the Eastern Conference, juts a half-game ahead of the Atlanta Hawks and two games ahead […]

The Atlanta Hawks are fighting for a spot on the verge of the playoff picture. After firing Lloyd Pierce and hiring Nate McMillan midway through last season, they turned a corner and shot up all the way to the Eastern Conference Finals. With the same band of players from last year, the music isn’t nearly […]

On February 17th, 1963, arguably the greatest player to ever play basketball was born in one Michael Jeffrey Jordan. On Thursday, Jordan turns 59 years old. As the 2022 NBA All-Star break approached, it’s a good time to sit and reflect on the league. In particular, the individual greatest games ever played on a player’s […]

The Los Angeles Lakers simultaneously endured their worst and enjoyed their best night of the season on Wednesday. Anthony Davis suffered a disturbing ankle injury before LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, and Austin Reaves erased a 14-point deficit to defeat the Utah Jazz, 106-101. In a span of two quarters, the Lakers — and the Crypto.com […]

The Houston Rockets will face the Los Angeles Clippers in a Western Conference battle. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Rockets-Clippers prediction and pick. A couple of years ago, this game would have been a matchup of two of the most exciting teams in the West. Unfortunately, that isn’t the […]

The Chicago Bulls are riding a high heading into the All-Star break. Ahead of Thursday’s matchup with the Atlanta Hawks, they’re currently riding a five-game winning streak which puts them at the very top of the Eastern Conference with a 38-21 record. The most impressive part is that Billy Donovan’s squad is managing to win […]

Last season, Tom Thibodeau won the NBA’s Coach of the Year Award. He helped a woeful New York Knicks roster reach the playoffs, developed Julius Randle into an All-Star and brought back positive energy to Madison Square Garden. Just a season later, the Knicks are back to being out of the playoff picture with a disappointing […]

The Dallas Mavericks will face off against the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Mavericks-Pelicans prediction and pick. The Mavericks continue to surprise everyone with fantastic play. They’ve won five of their last six contests, including a huge victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. Now […]

San Francisco, CA – The NBA trade deadline has passed and the Golden State Warriors didn’t make any moves. The only option they have left to improve their roster is by searching through the buyout market. After the Warriors’ most recent defeat, Steve Kerr shared how he felt about the center position. He answered the […]

The Brooklyn Nets will host the Washington Wizards Thursday night! It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Wizards-Nets prediction and pick. The Washington Wizards are coming off a loss to the Indiana Pacers last night 133-108. Without Bradley Beal and newly acquired Kristaps Porzingis active, the Wizards don’t have much going for […]

DeMar DeRozan’s first season with the Chicago Bulls could not have done any better. Both the All-Star forward and the team have revived their images and showing the NBA that they are legit. DeRozan has played a crucial role in reviving the Bulls, leading them in scoring with 28.1 points per game. He earned a […]

San Francisco, CA – The Golden State Warriors will go into the All-Star break with the second-best record in the NBA, but they didn’t end this portion of the season the way they would’ve liked. The Warriors lost 4 of their last 5 games, and the fifth and final game against the Denver Nuggets ended […]

The New York Knicks suffered yet another embarrassing loss on Wednesday night, this time blowing a 28-point lead against a Brooklyn Nets team playing without any of its stars. The Knicks dropped to 25-34 with the loss, which is 3.5 games behind the 10th-seeded Atlanta Hawks for the final spot in the play-in tournament. As […]

The Eastern Conference saw a major shakeup last week, as the Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers pulled off a mega-deal hours before the trade deadline. After falling short in his pursuit of acquiring James Harden last year, Sixers president Daryl Morey was finally able to reunite with the former MVP. Tuesday afternoon, Harden held his […]

The GOAT debate between LeBron James and Michael Jordan will seemingly go on forever. Until another player takes a legitimate stab at the throne, the Los Angles Lakers’ superstar will always be compared to Jordan. James’ agent, Rich Paul, explained to Joe Vardon and Jason Lloyd of The Athletic why James’ path to GOAT contention […]

The NBA continues on Thursday night with this elite Eastern Conference matchup! It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Heat-Hornets prediction and pick. The Heat continue to lead the East with a (37-21) record. They fell to the Dallas Mavericks last time out after winning their previous five in a row. Miami […]

DeMar DeRozan is having a career resurgence with the Chicago Bulls and everyone is taking notice, including Kevin Durant. The Brooklyn Nets’ superstar was all praises for DeRozan after the Bulls forward broke Wilt Chamberlain’s record of consecutive games with at least 35 points on 50 percent shooting from the field or better with a […]

The Golden State Warriors have asserted their dominance through the regular season. They own the league’s best defense and one of the best offenses. Once Draymond Green recovers from his back injury, they will really start to roll again. The Warriors could propel themselves up the title-contention ladder even further by solidifying their depth. While Jordan […]

LeBron James’ legacy is simply unmatched. There have been more accomplished players but few have the overall impact and uniqueness that James’ basketball career has. His team-hopping tendency, which began with his infamous decision to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers for the Miami Heat, was never seen by legendary NBA players before him. His four-year stint […]