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The NBA All-Star Game selection process incites one of the main debates every season because every fan has their own opinion and biases on who should be selected in the 24 prestigious spots. This could arguably be the hardest year to fill up the ballot because a plethora of possible players have missed a slew […]

It’s no secret that Ja Morant has hops for days. The Memphis Grizzlies star point guard has built his career off his insane athleticism and crazy dunks. We’ve seen him completely obliterate the poor fools who try to challenge him above the rim. Just ask Kevin Love. During the Grizzlies‘ pregame warmups, Morant once again […]

As Jalen Rose said it, if there is one thing the Boston Celtics need to do right now amid their struggles with the Jayson Tatum-Jaylen Brown duo, it is to preach patience. Of course that is easier said than done given that the Celtics are out of the playoff picture at 18-21. Heck, they won’t […]

The LA Clippers have gotten a significant lift from big man Isaiah Hartenstein this season, especially with the slew of injuries they’ve had to deal with. Their appreciation showed when the team guaranteed his deal on Friday afternoon, a no-brainer by all accounts. Wanting a bigger role in the NBA, Hartenstein declined to return to […]

During Thursday’s 25-point comeback win over the Boston Celtics, New York Knicks power forward Julius Randle was given the good ole’ Madison Square Garden “BOOOOOO” when was underperforming. Instead of using the “Boo’s” from the crowd as motivation to step his game up, Randle decided to give the fans the “thumbs-down” gesture. He then followed […]

The Brooklyn Nets are set to face the team who knocked them out of the playoffs and went on to win the NBA championship in the Milwaukee Bucks. Brooklyn is 24-12 overall, second place in the East. The Bucks, led as always by Giannis Antetokounmpo, are 25-15.  But fans are still getting used to the […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has been officially ruled out of their Friday night game with the Houston Rockets due to his bothersome ankles. As NBA insider Marc Stein reported, it’s the 15th game of 39 contests that Doncic has missed this season. His latest ankle injury occurred late in the fourth quarter of their […]

With the trade deadline just a month away, Ben Simmons’ future with the Philadelphia 76ers has been put into the spotlight once again. There hasn’t been much progress in terms of trading him, but the Sixers might be the one to blame for that. According to the latest report by NBA insider Marc Stein, the […]

Toronto Raptors fans aren’t the only ones gushing about Fred VanVleet’s magnificent season.  VanVleet’s teammates, of course, know better than anyone else just how special his year has been amidst a multitude of league- and team-wide challenges—some foreseen and some unexpected. For rookie Scottie Barnes, who’s having a bright campaign of his own, FVV has […]

The Golden State Warriors have been dealing with a myriad of injuries and COVID-19 related issues. That has hampered the play on the court for the team. They have lost two straight games and three of their last five. It has especially hurt the team on the offensive end of the court. During those three […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will guarantee the contracts for Avery Bradley and Austin Reaves for the rest of the 2021-22 NBA season, effective on Friday afternoon. ESPN’s Dave McMenamin first reported the news: The fact that Austin Reaves and Avery Bradley have become key rotation players are two of the more pleasant surprises of this […]

The Phoenix Suns are steamrolling the NBA once again. They became the first team to win 30 games this season due to their elite offense and even better defense. It’s not a matter of if, but who on Phoenix’s roster gets named an All-Star. Devin Booker has been doing his part by voting for his teammates. […]

On Thursday, the Golden State Warriors played the New Orleans Pelicans without stars Stephen Curry and Draymond Green. Since the team was short-handed, rookie Jonathan Kuminga got extended playing time at Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans have one of the most dominant centers in the NBA with Jonas Valanciunas, and Kuminga had to defend him […]

The Boston Celtics lost to the New York Knicks in the most heartbreaking way possible on Thursday night: on a long, off-balance 3-pointer from RJ Barrett after blowing a 25-point lead. It was a horrid loss that caused head coach Ime Udoka to doubt his team’s mental toughness. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic […]

The Portland Trail Blazers continue a four-game homestand on Friday by welcoming the upstart Cleveland Cavaliers to Moda Center. The Blazers, 14-23, have been without Damian Lillard for the last two games as he continues managing pain and discomfort from abdominal tendinopathy. Will Portland’s superstar point guard be back in the lineup against Cleveland? Is […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves will take on the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Timberwolves-Thunder prediction and pick. Neither of these teams had high expectations for the season, but the Timberwolves actually have a shot at being a playoff team this year. Star center Karl […]

The NBA season continues with games on Friday. The Cleveland Cavaliers will hit the road and take on the Portland Trail Blazers. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Cavaliers-Blazers prediction and pick. These two teams have had different starts to the season. The Cleveland Cavaliers have been solid and have […]

There’s still no telling how long Damian Lillard will be out of the lineup as he takes more time to manage his nagging core injury. If their superstar point guard is out for an extended period, though, the Portland Trail Blazers will at least have several ball-handlers to pick up his slack. Portland on Friday […]

On Wednesday night, the Portland Trail Blazers and Miami Heat played a contentious basketball game in Oregon. Late during the fourth quarter of a tight game, Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic and Heat guard Tyler Herro got into a physical altercation. It was announced on Friday that the NBA has fined both players $25,000 for their […]

In last season’s playoffs, Ben Simmons all but sunk his trade value and his future with the Philadelphia 76ers in a series loss to the Atlanta Hawks. Simmons’ absence has adversely affected the Sixers this season but they are still well above the Hawks in the standings. At 17-20, Atlanta is struggling and needs to […]

The Charlotte Hornets are one of the best young teams in the league. They play with flair and excitement every night. They have one of the fastest paces in the NBA. All that’s in large part to their young point guard, LaMelo Ball. He gets the ball out in transition and probes for the easiest […]

The NBA regular season continues with games on Friday. The Atlanta Hawks will hit the road and take on the Los Angeles Lakers. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Hawks-Lakers prediction and pick. Both of these teams have had similar starts to the season. The Atlanta Hawks are only 17-20 […]

Friday night in the NBA will showcase a great interconference matchup. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Jazz-Raptors prediction and pick. The Utah Jazz are rolling once again this season. They are 28-10 which is good for third in the Western Conference. The Jazz are coming off a win against the […]

Friday morning, it was reported that Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd is the latest NBA coach to enter the league’s health and safety protocols after testing positive for COVID-19. The Mavs will be without Kidd for Friday’s game vs. the Houston Rockets. Beyond that, Kidd’s status is uncertain. Kidd is the 13th NBA head […]

Friday night in the Association will feature two teams from the East! It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Wizards-Bulls prediction and pick. The Washington Wizards are coming off a brutal loss to the Houston Rockets. Kevin Porter Jr. nailed a buzzer-beater to knock off the Wizards at home. Washington is 19-19 […]

The New York Knicks pulled off an incredible comeback win from 25 points down against the Boston Celtics on Thursday, with RJ Barrett hitting a buzzer-beater off the backboard to get the victory. While Barrett was the ultimate hero with that final shot, it was Evan Fournier who was a hero throughout the comeback. Fournier […]

The world lost a one of the greatest actors ever to grace the silver screen Friday. It’s been reported that Sidney Poitier passed away at the ripe old age of 94 years old. Poitier was one of the most important actors in film history. He paved the way for African Americans to take on lead […]

The Sacramento Kings will play the Denver Nuggets in a Western Conference matchup on Friday night. It’s time continue our NBA odds series with a Kings-Nuggets prediction and pick. The Kings and Nuggets will play on Friday as each team will look to snap a two-game losing streak. The Kings have struggled this season and […]

Two of the top teams in the NBA face off Friday night! It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Bucks-Nets prediction and pick. Many consider this to be the top two teams in the Eastern Conference. The defending champs Milwaukee Bucks will hit the road and take on the Brooklyn Nets (who […]

Friday night in the Association will feature two interconference teams going at it. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Spurs-76ers prediction and pick. The San Antonio Spurs are coming off a win against the Boston Celtics last time out. They swept Boston on the season and will look to continue to […]

Los Angeles Clippers fans got some terrific news on Kawhi Leonard as he works his way back from his ACL tear. The silent superstar is reportedly “ahead of schedule” on his recovery and is expected to suit up this season. The latest update was via Chris Haynes, who reported it love during the Clippers’ Thursday […]

The Golden State Warriors have gotten the chance to look at tons of players this season. While Stephen Curry’s incredible season is a huge reason for their success, so are the contributions they’re getting from their supporting cast. One such player is Gary Payton II. The son of the NBA legend is averaging 7.8 points […]

The Dallas Mavericks will play the Houston Rockets in a Western Conference matchup on Friday night. It’s time continue our NBA odds series with a Mavericks-Rockets prediction and pick. The Mavericks and Rockets will meet on Friday in an all-Texas NBA matchup. Dallas will be without quite a bit of production in this one it […]

Julius Randle made a loud statement with no words during the New York Knicks’ epic 25-point comeback over the Boston Celtics on Thursday night. After scoring a tough bucket in the paint, the Julius Randle gave a visible thumbs down to the Knicks fans in attendance. His frustrations boiled over after those same fans had […]

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell, the reigning Western Conference Player of the Month, has been playing truly elite basketball. His scoring and playmaking abilities make him a very tough player to contain. As the Jazz prepare to face the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena, Mitchell’s status remains one of the most important things for Utah. […]

LOS ANGELES – Paul George started the year off as hot as anyone in the NBA. Alongside best friend Reggie Jackson, George led the LA Clippers to an early-season seven-game winning streak. Unfortunately, he suffered an elbow injury that’s held him out since Christmas. His initial diagnosis was a torn UCL in his right elbow […]

The Boston Celtics are a mess this season. Thursday’s loss to the New York Knicks in which they blew a 25-point lead just exposed a lot of their flaws that have been there since October. They can’t seem to go on a winning streak and somehow now find themselves holding the 11th seed in the […]

Jayson Tatum is finding out the hard way that the good times don’t last forever. A disappointing season from the Boston Celtics reached a new low after losing to the New York Knicks on a long triple from RJ Barrett. Celtics coach Ime Udoka called out his team’s lack of mental toughness after the loss. R. […]

The Chicago Bulls take on the Washington Wizards on Friday night in a rematch of their closely fought clash from the previous week. They played that contest without guard Alex Caruso, who’s missed the last six games thus far. The question fans may be asking: Is Alex Caruso playing against the Wizards? Is Alex Caruso […]