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The Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Boston Celtics 130-108 on Friday. The nationally-televised game marked both LeBron James’ long-awaited return to action and the Lakers’ worst defensive performance of the season. Afterward, Anthony Davis was rightfully critical of his team, citing, among other things, their lack of consistent effort, energy, and communication. He also […]

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball has lived up to the lofty hype he came into the NBA with. The sophomore stud flexed his talent once again in their latest win over the Indiana Pacers – entering Luka Doncic territory in the process. LaMelo Ball piled on 32 points, 11 rebounds, and eight assists, which led […]

Celtics star Jayson Tatum channels his inner Paul Pierce to garner a new record in Boston’s win over LeBron James and the Lakers. Despite LeBron’s first game back from his injury, Tatum was able to shine in today’s marquee matchup, scoring 37 points, grabbing 11 rebounds while snatching three steals in a 130-108 win over […]

After the departure of the core of their 2004 championship squad, the Detroit Pistons has continually had trouble to consistently reach the NBA Playoffs. Big name free agents decide to sign with larger markets, while other moves they have executed have not materialized, like signing Josh Smith or Andre Drummond to huge deals. However in […]

Grizzlies star Ja Morant currently leads the NBA in points scored in the paint. A perfect way to fire back at doubters who questioned his ability to compete in the NBA, calling him ‘too small’. Morant has made an early case for the league’s Most Improved Player by playing at an elite level this season. […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are forced to do a kitchen makeover based on Zion Williamson’s occurring health status. The number one overall draft pick has yet to experience some action this season, as he deals with a challenging rehab on his foot surgery. Fans and personalities around the NBA have criticized Williamson’s weight, questioning whether […]

The Golden State Warriors have started off the 2021 season as the best team in the NBA, all while missing perhaps their second-best player in Klay Thompson. They have done so in large part because of superstar guard Stephen Curry and his other-worldly stats. In an interview with Charles Eluemuno of Fadeaway World, Curry’s teammate, […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have not lived up to the fans’ expectations early into the season. They were dubbed as the superteam to rival the Brooklyn Nets. However, a slew of injuries and overall inconsistent play have the supposedly mighty Lakers at a mediocre 8 – 8 record to start the season. […]

The Golden State Warriors are off to a pretty good start. They’re 13-2 and in possession of the one seed in the Western Conference. Yeah, Stephen Curry running the show is intimidating as is for opposing defenses, but the most dangerous part of this Warriors’ team is that they’re playing with house money. Let’s begin […]

Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash expressed his disappoint over the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict. On Friday, news came out that Rittenhouse was acquitted of charges related to the deadly Kenosha shootings he was involved in. The incident left two people dead and badly injured another during protests against racial injustice in 2020. Rittenhouse was found […]

Currently in the midst of a productive season playing for the lowly Detroit Pistons, there’s no denying that Jerami Grant could use a change of scenery. Especially considering how much success he previously had playing alongside Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray on the Denver Nuggets. Plus with the emergence of Cade Cunningham and Saddiq Bey […]

It would be fair to say that the NBA today is more focused on offense. Efficiency on offense, the pace of game, and every other offensive statistic have been continuously increasing. It doesn’t help that a certain Stephen Curry added to this even more by influencing the league to maximize the three-point line. The name […]

LeBron James will make his return to the Los Angeles Lakers starting lineup in a nationally-televised matchup against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on Friday. LeBron has missed the past eight games (and 10 overall) since being diagnosed with an abdominal strain on Nov. 2. LeBron had been listed as a game-time decision for […]

The league’s leading scorer will miss his first game of the season. Kevin Durant played in 35 out of 72 regular season games a season ago. He’s already nearly halfway towards his 2021 season total, having logged 16 games played so far. However, after appearing to tweak his shoulder back on November 8th in a […]

The Toronto Raptors will face the Sacramento Kings in an interconference matchup on Friday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Raptors-Kings prediction and pick. Both of these teams are in desperate need of a win. The Raptors have lost six of their last seven contests, including all three of […]

If everyone counting them out wasn’t enough, Paul George and the LA Clippers may have just gotten some more bulletin board material. The team lost to the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday night for the second time this season. Only this time, Dillon Brooks played after starting the season on the sidelines. Paul George scored 23 […]

The Golden State Warriors are about to be very depleted when they face the Detroit Pistons on Friday night. Steph Curry, Otto Porter Jr, Draymond Green, and Andre Iguodala have all been ruled out due to various injuries. Dubs head coach Steve Kerr gave an update on all four players but aid that Iggy is […]

When Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry recently passed Hall-of-Famer Ray Allen for the most three-pointers made in NBA history, he set himself up as the greatest three-point shooter of all time. With more threes made than Allen and in almost 800 fewer games, Curry has certainly earned the spot as the game’s greatest shooter…for […]

Athletes from the NBA and NFL, like Ja Morant, Trae Young, Darius Leonard and Melvin Gordon, didn’t hold back their thoughts on Kyle Rittenhouse’s verdict over the deadly Kenosha shootings in 2020. As reported on Friday, Rittenhouse was found not guilty of the first-degree intentional homicide and four felony charges thrown at him. The jurors […]

We are now about a month into the NBA season, and the Philadelphia 76ers’ Ben Simmons saga remains a reoccurring topic among the basketball community. Even with the Sixers having a streak of ups and downs, most eyes remain on the situation regarding the former No. 1 pick. The three-time All-Star is not mentally ready […]

Zion Williamson has yet to play this season due to a broken foot. Missing their All-Star power forward has caused the New Orleans Pelicans to begin this season pitifully. They have only won two games, worse than every team but the Houston Rockets. Williamson’s injury updates have been the biggest topic of discussion surrounding the […]

At different times throughout the season, the Brooklyn Nets (now 11-5 and tied for first place with the Miami Heat) have talked about finding their identity. They were pretty honest in saying they didn’t have one at first and didn’t know what theirs would be during the season’s early grind. But it does seem as […]

The Dallas Mavericks will face the Phoenix Suns in a Western Conference battle on Friday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Mavericks-Suns prediction and pick. This game should be one of the best matchups of the night. The Mavericks are currently the fourth seed in the West behind a stellar […]

News broke Friday that Kyle Rittenhouse has been acquitted on all of his charges related to the deadly Kenosha shootings in 2020 that killed two people and severely injured another during protests against racial injustice. Much of the sports world has offered up a reaction to the news, some positive and some negative. Some, like […]

Knicks Evan Fournier got real with the media when asked about his lack of fourth quarter minutes. Knicks Videos Twitter account posted a media interview with Fournier, where he shares his view on his playing time. "It's okay, my feelings won't get hurt. But I want to be out there. I know what I'm capable […]

The Philadelphia 76ers were in a tough spot heading into Denver to face the Nuggets on Thursday. After losing a portion of the roster due to health and safety protocols, they found themselves on a five-game losing streak. The shorthanded Sixers group managed to stop the bleeding Thursday by taking down Nikola Jokic and the […]

The Chicago Bulls will take on the Denver Nuggets on Friday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Bulls-Nuggets prediction and pick. This is a matchup between two of the most talented teams in the league, so it should be a good one. The Bulls have been one of the […]

New Orleans Pelicans forward DiDi Louzada has been suspended without pay for 25 games by the NBA for violating the league’s anti-drug policy. The 22-year-old tested positive for two banned substances and will begin his suspension tonight, the league announced. The following has been announced by the NBA. pic.twitter.com/YGzQgOFfRw — NBA Communications (@NBAPR) November 19, […]

The Golden State Warriors have raced out of the gate to a 13-2 start, the best record in the NBA. They’ve been led familiar faces, such as star guard Stephen Curry and forward Draymond Green, as well as by newer faces, such as Jordan Poole. Having the best record in the NBA- and taking on […]

Kevin Durant will miss his first game of the season tonight as the Brooklyn Nets face the Orlando Magic. After playing in all 16 games so far this season, a right shoulder sprain will sideline the MVP candidate. Head coach Steve Nash said to reporters that Durant was playing through a tweak in his shoulder. […]

The Golden State Warriors and Detroit Pistons play in inter-conference matchup on Friday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Warriors-Pistons prediction and pick. The Warriors and Pistons will battle on Friday as each team is coming off a win in their previous game. Golden State will look to remain […]

The Los Angeles Clippers and New Orleans Pelicans play in a Western Conference matchup on Friday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Clippers-Pelicans prediction and pick. The Clippers and Pelicans play Friday as each team will be coming off a loss looking to get back into the win column. […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder and Milwaukee Bucks play in an inter-conference matchup on Friday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Thunder-Bucks prediction and pick. The Thunder and Bucks meet on Friday for the first time this season. Milwaukee is getting a bit healthier, as Khris Middleton has returned to […]

Anfernee “Penny” Hardaway was one of the first few tall point guards in the league. Standing at 6’7, he revolutionized the position that’s normally reserved for smaller players. For now, let’s take a look at Penny Hardaway’s net worth in 2021. Net Worth $50 million Age 50 Salary Retired Sponsors Nike Sports Basketball Penny Hardaway’s […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have yet to resolve their Ben Simmons problem. The Sixers’ front office reportedly has a very steep asking price for Simmons. Daryl Morey insists that Philadelphia should get a star-caliber player in return for the 2017 first overall pick. However, interested teams are hesitant to budge on Philly’s price due to Simmons’ […]

Three-time NBA champion Andre Iguodala has been in the league since 2004. He has seen his role go from the top rookie, the best player on the team, the most important sixth man, and a savvy veteran. Throughout all that, Iggy had his partner by his side. Now, let’s focus on Andre Iguodala’s wife Christina […]

The Orlando Magic and Brooklyn Nets play in an Eastern Conference matchup on Friday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Magic-Nets prediction and pick. The Magic and Nets will play Friday in the Big Apple. The Nets are 8-2 in their last 10 games and will look to continue […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics play in a classic NBA rivalry matchup on Friday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Lakers-Celtics prediction and pick. The Lakers and Celtics will battle on Friday as each team is still looking to find their footing this season. Los Angeles may […]

Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam missed the start of the 2021-22 NBA season due to his recovery from shoulder surgery this offseason. Spicy P has since made his return on the floor. Unfortunately, his return has not translated into wins. In fact, Toronto has lost every game Siakam has appeared in this season. The Raptors […]