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The NBA regular season continues with games on Wednesday. The Washington Wizards will hit the road and take on the Philadelphia 76ers. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Wizards-76ers prediction and pick. These two teams have had very different starts to the season. The Washington Wizards are currently on a […]

All is well with the Phoenix Suns at the moment, save for some injuries to a few bench players. The Suns own the best record in the league and once again look like they can make a deep run in the playoffs. Still, Phoenix could use some upgrades to fortify the roster even further. According to […]

With Patrick Beverley about to hit free agency at the end of the 2021-22 NBA season, the Minnesota Timberwolves appear to be exploring ways to find someone who could replace the role of the veteran point guard. And according to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report, the Timberwolves have just a perfect name in mind in Boston […]

Goran Dragic has become a forgotten man in the NBA, as the veteran point guard played in only five games so far this season with the Toronto Raptors. However, that doesn’t mean he’s not being mentioned in trade discussions. According to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report, the Raptors have tried a heat check on what […]

The Utah Jazz took a punch to the gut with the news of forward Joe Ingles being done for the rest of the 2021-22 NBA season due to an ACL injury. Not only are the Jazz now missing the versatility that Ingles provides, but it also appears that the Australian’s injury has taken away Utah’s […]

The Brooklyn Nets are led by a coach who has a historic resume. Steve Nash was a two time NBA MVP in both 2005 and 2006 and he was runner up to a former teammate of his Dirk Nowitzki for what would have been a third consecutive MVP award. It’s fitting then he’s presiding over […]

The rumor mill has made the Rockets a mystery team at the upcoming trade deadline. One would assume they plan on trading Eric Gordon, but Kelly Iko of The Athletic reported that they aren’t keen on the idea of giving him away and would be comfortable keeping him around their young core past the deadline. […]

The Washington Wizards are maintaining their long-held stance of building around Bradley Beal. The Wizards have no intentions to rebuild and have tried again and again to rehash the team around their star shooting guard. Their efforts haven’t amounted to much. According to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report, the Wizards have looked into Domantas Sabonis […]

The Brooklyn Nets have had one heck of a ride. They first signed Kevin Durant back in 2019 knowing that the two-time NBA Finals MVP would miss a full season after under going major surgery on his Achilles. They knew that was worth a bit of patience. But upon trading the farm for James Harden […]

After the Golden State Warriors announced Stephen Curry and other star players wouldn’t be available in their Tuesday match against the San Antonio Spurs, many thought this was a game the Dubs were giving away. That appeared to be true for a significant portion of the game, especially in the fourth quarter when the Dubs […]

On Tuesday, the NBA announced the rosters for the All-Star weekend Rising Stars Challenge. The San Antonio Spurs sophomore Devin Vassell was surprisingly left off the roster. He posted his disappointment on social media later in the day. Despite not feeling his best emotionally, he still brought plenty of energy into the game Tuesday night […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been on the receiving end of a ton of criticism of late and you can’t say that it has not been warranted. The Lakers have struggled mightily throughout the season and at this point, there appears to be no light at the end of the tunnel. For his part, however, […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has now missed 14 games straight due to a lingering back injury. This is definitely concerning for the Warriors because it’s unusual for Green to miss this many games straight. It’s also a challenge for the Warriors because Green is the team’s defensive anchor and leader. The Warriors wouldn’t […]

Draymond Green remains sidelined for the Golden State Warriors due to a complicated back injury. Luckily for him, his teammates have been stepping up in his absence. On Tuesday night, a largely depleted Warriors crew playing without Green, Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Andrew Wiggins stunned the San Antonio Spurs on the road, 124-120. The […]

No Stephen Curry, no problem for the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night. With their two-time MVP out with a toe injury, they were still able to pull off the win over the San Antonio Spurs, 124-120. The win was thanks in large part to the Warriors’ young players stepping up, including Moses Moody doing […]

On Tuesday night, future Hall of Fame basketball player Dwayne Wade joined the NBA on TNT set during halftime of the Phoenix Suns vs. Brooklyn Nets game. Wade recognized LeBron James accomplishments at his age, but made a very good point about Chris Paul. "We don't give Chris Paul his flowers enough."@DwyaneWade shows love to […]

The Miami Heat have been navigating through injuries, COVID-19 protocols, and other setbacks this season. So far, they’ve been very successful, even leading the Eastern Conference at one point. That becomes even more impressive when you take into consideration that the Heat’s top four players, Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, Kyle Lowry, and Tyler Herro have […]

The Charlotte Hornets are still one of the bigger surprises in the NBA. Arguably the biggest reason why has been the play of standout sophomore LaMelo Ball. TNT’s NBA Tip Off host Shaquille O’Neal interviewed Ball Tuesday night. Shaq pointed out he once asked Penny Hardaway who he patterned his game after. So, he inquired […]

The Golden State Warriors visited the San Antonio Spurs at the AT&T Center on Tuesday night and found themselves in a dogfight. The Warriors, playing without Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, were trying to mount a comeback in the fourth quarter, as the Spurs erected a comfortable lead. With a little less than seven minutes […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is a four-time NBA champion, and he made sure to remind everyone of that in his latest endorsement of Lobos Tequila 1707. LeBron, who is an early backer of the tequila brand, retweeted his latest photo promoting the product. However, the Lakers star certainly took the spotlight away from […]

The Toronto Raptors have won four of their last five games thanks in large part to a scorching hot Gary Trent Jr. It hasn’t just been an ordinary hot streak for the Raptors shooting guard. GTJ has joined some elite company thanks to five consecutive games with 30+ points and 5+ three-pointers made. That feat […]

This season, the Boston Celtics have definitely not had the success that they had hoped for. With a 27-25 record, they are currently the Eastern Conference’s ninth seed, which is unacceptable for a Boston Celtics team. This is one of the most legendary NBA teams, therefore, every year in which they don’t dominate the league, […]

The whole world knows the special relationship between Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr and San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich. Throughout the years, they have been kindred spirits and it’s always a joy to see. But on Tuesday night, as the Warriors visited the Spurs, the two good friends had a heated exchange during […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo showcased his entire repertoire once again on Tuesday night as he led the Milwaukee Bucks to a 112-98 victory over the Washington Wizards. Giannis produced another mind-numbing triple-double and in the process, he surpassed the GOAT himself, Michael Jordan, for an epic NBA all-time record. The Bucks superstar logged his 29th career triple-double […]

With all of the talent on their roster this season, the Sacramento Kings are not having the kind of success they were looking for. They are now 18-34 and are out of the Western Conference playoff picture. Despite having players such as De’Aaron Fox, Harrison Barnes, Buddy Hield, Tyrese Haliburton, Davion Mitchell, and several key […]

The Houston Rockets have the worst record in the Western Conference in the midst of their rebuild. They are 14-36 on the season, which will likely lead to another top draft pick. Their season is not predicated on their record but rather on the development of their young talent. The Rockets are filled with young […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr firmly believes San Antonio Spurs guard Dejounte Murray should be in the All-Star game, which is why he voted for him. Kerr admitted as much on Tuesday ahead of the Warriors’ showdown with the Spurs at AT&T Center. The veteran tactician didn’t hold back in his praise of […]

The Portland Trail Blazers aren’t having the season they hoped for, as they’ve dealt with several injuries to both Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum. Fortunately for the Blazers, Anfernee Simons has performed much better than expected this season, demonstrating that he has the potential to be a very solid scoring option in this league one […]

The NBA announced the 2022 NBA Rising Stars Challenge rosters on Tuesday. Almost all of the names you would expect to see made the rosters. However, there is one player who missed out. San Antonio Spurs second year player Devin Vassell will not be playing in the prestigious game. He clearly was not very happy […]

Due to troubles in the locker room, recent speculations have surfaced that the Washington Wizards will trade Spencer Dinwiddie. Many players have expressed dissatisfaction with some of Spencer Dinwiddie’s actions, according to multiple sources, and it appears that he will be traded before the deadline this year. Unfortunately for the Wizards, he hasn’t played the […]

The Washington Wiards received an unfortunate update on star guard Bradley Beal when it was announced that he would miss the team’s next two games, including their Tuesday night contest against the Milwaukee Bucks. The Wizards had said that they would provide more information after the star guard was evaluated further. Well, Beal saw a […]

The Orlando Magic are said to be shopping Terrence Ross ahead of this year’s trade deadline, and there are a few options for them to acquire the return they desire. Orlando is definitely in a rebuild mode, and they can make the most out of getting younger players and draft picks. They’ll almost certainly be […]

Ayesha Curry loved what her husband, Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry, said about the trash talking he received during Monday’s contest against the Houston Rockets. To recall, Curry and Kevin Porter Jr. went viral during the game after the Rockets guard stared down and jawed at the Warriors superstar. Steph ignored his opponent and […]

Despite losing their past two games, the Miami Heat are still considered as one of the top teams in the East right now. Prior to Tuesday’s matchup against the Toronto Raptors, the 32-19 Heat are just one game behind the top-seeded Chicago Bulls in the loss column. Miami’s strong showing in the first half of […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are 31-19 this season, despite dealing with injuries and the Ben Simmons dilemma, and are a half-game behind first place of the Eastern Conference. Many people are questioning if the Sixers can win with their current lineup, given how well they’ve played. Obviously, if a deal for Ben Simmons is completed and […]

With the Los Angeles Lakers in all sorts of trouble right now, there have been whispers of LeBron James looking to jump ship. New York Knicks icon Charles Oakley seems to think so, and the former All-Star was not shy about expressing his belief in The King eventually leaving Hollywood. According to Oakley, one of […]

The Utah Jazz have seen themselves tumble down the Western Conference standings of late, having lost 11 of their past 13 games. Of course, much of the reason for their struggles has been the absence of star players Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell, both of whom have been sidelined during the team’s poor run of […]

It’s not something you’ll see in the box score. Beyond stocks (hoop jargon for steals plus blocks), Pascal Siakam’s monstrous defensive output for the Toronto Raptors is difficult to quantify, and only truly comprehensible if you’ve watched him intently the past couple games. Keep your eyes locked on him and only him, and you’ll see […]

The Brooklyn Nets are dealing with a myriad of injuries right now and it has been a major problem for head coach Steve Nash. They recently lost LaMarcus Aldridge to a sprained left ankle and new developments do not bode well for the seven-time All-Star. Nash himself provided an update on Aldridge’s condition, who on […]