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LeBron James’ tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers has been polarizing at the very least. While the Lakers did capture an NBA championship in 2020, things haven’t panned out since then. Here are the Lakers’ 10 worst roster moves in the LeBron James era, ranked. Check out the gallery. 1. Trading for Russell Westbrook Prior […]

The Golden State Warriors will sign forward Kevin Knox II for the remainder of the season, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The move comes after Knox completed his second 10-day contract with the team. Knox, a former No. 9 overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft by the New York Knicks, has appeared in seven […]

The NBA All-Star Game is an annual exhibition match that features the best players in the league. Throughout its history, there have been many legends and Hall of Famers who battled it out against each other, paving the way for dream matchups and team-ups. Here is a look at the 10 NBA players with the […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo recently shared insight into Andre Iguodala’s relentless work ethic during their shared time on the Golden State Warriors, offering praise for the veteran forward following the team’s retirement of Iguodala’s No. 9 jersey on Feb. 23. Appearing on The Young Man and the Three podcast, DiVincenzo reflected on the lessons […]

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. That might be the mantra for the Phoenix Suns All-Star forward Kevin Durant after he dropped 42 points on the Cleveland Cavaliers in a masterful performance that helped the Suns pick up a 123-112 win over the team with the best record in the NBA so far this […]

The Chicago Bulls visit the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night. LeBron James is on the injury report alongside Luka Doncic, with James listed as questionable and Doncic probable. James is dealing with a left groin strain, while Doncic has nursed a right ankle sprain after going for 31 points, eight rebounds, seven assists, and […]

The Golden State Warriors will play the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night. Their rotation shooting guard Gary Payton II is dealing with inflammation in his left knee that has forced him to miss their win over the Toronto Raptors on Thursday night. Payton, who has played 56 games this season, is known for making tough […]

The Orlando Magic secured their 33rd win of the season on Friday night, defeating the Washington Wizards 120-105. Paolo Banchero continued his scoring tear, leading the Magic for the ninth straight game with 30 points, eight rebounds, five assists, and a steal on 11-of-22 shooting. The win helped Orlando maintain its position in the Eastern […]

The Brooklyn Nets will be without two starters during their rematch with the Indiana Pacers on Saturday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. D’Angelo Russell and Ziaire Williams will be sidelined for the matchup. Russell is dealing with right ankle soreness, while Williams has right hamstring tightness. Russell missed five games due to a right ankle sprain in […]

Jordan Poole has quietly become one of the NBA’s most improved players in his second campaign with the Washington Wizards. The former NBA champion became only the fourth-ever Wizard to hit 200 three-pointers in a season during their 120-105 loss to the Orlando Magic on Friday night, just one year after being benched. Poole attributed […]

The Atlanta Hawks host the Golden State Warriors for a rare battle at State Farm Arena. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Warriors-Hawks prediction and pick. Golden State is coming off a win against the Toronto Raptors at home on Thursday night, 117-114. However, Stephen Curry left the game with an […]

The Indiana Pacers are set to go head-to-head with the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday night. However, is Tyrese Haliburton playing? Haliburton has been dealing with lower back soreness. As a result, there is uncertainty in reference to Haliburton’s status for Saturday night’s affair. Here is everything we know about Tyrese Haliburton’s injury status for the […]

Kevin Durant’s journey to greatness has been shaped by more than just his scoring ability on the court. From a young age, Durant admired Michael Jordan’s game, dissecting his footwork, mentality, and sheer dominance. He once reflected on Jordan’s influence, saying, “How he played made me feel a certain way. It made me want to […]

The Orlando Magic returned to the win column Friday night with a 120-105 victory over the Washington Wizards behind another standout performance from Paolo Banchero. The 22-year-old forward led the Magic in scoring for the ninth consecutive game, finishing with 30 points, eight rebounds, five assists, and a steal. He shot 11-for-22 from the field […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are getting plenty of wake-up calls lately, though it seems the locker room is not quite responding to the alarms. A 128-108 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers is just another bump in the road for Taylor Jenkins as the NBA Playoffs loom. Ja Morant and Brandon Clarke were out due to […]

The Indiana Pacers grinded out a narrow 105-99 overtime victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night, and it didn’t come without its fair share of drama. In addition to the hectic ending to the game, there was an on-court scuffle that took place between the two teams that led to Myles Turner, Andrew Nembhard, […]

We’re back with our final betting prediction and pick for Saturday’s slate of NBA action as we head to the West Coast for this first meeting between cross-conference foes. The Chicago Bulls (30-40) will take on the Los Angeles Lakers (43-26) as both teams look to continue winning towards the end of the Regular Season. It’s time to continue […]

DALLAS — Spencer Dinwiddie led the Dallas Mavericks to a 123-117 victory against the Detroit Pistons on Friday. The Mavs guard scored 31 points and recorded seven assists, three rebounds and two steals. Following the game, Dinwiddie shared an honest message on dealing with people who doubt his game. “When you’re younger it’s very motivating. […]

We’re set for another betting prediction and pick inside the NBA as we conclude this cross-conference series between two squads battling for playoff position. The Milwaukee Bucks (39-30) will take on the Sacramento Kings (35-34) with Milwaukee leading the season series 1-0. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Bucks-Kings prediction and pick. The Milwaukee Bucks are […]

We’re set for more coverage of Saturday’s NBA slate as we bring you a betting prediction and pick for the conclusion of this Eastern Conference four-game season series. The Washington Wizards will visit the New York Knicks as New York searches for a 4-0 season sweep. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a […]

The under-fire Memphis Grizzlies have a problem: they practically give away points to Western Conference foes and the FedEx Forum’s most loyal fans are losing faith. Yes, there are a lot of Fs to go around the grading scale in this locker room. While Taylor Jenkins has noticed some improvement recently, second-chance points, turnovers, fast break […]

We’re back for another betting prediction and pick inside the NBA’s Eastern Conference as we’ll see the second half of this back-to-back series. The Brooklyn Nets (23-47) will take on the Indiana Pacers (40-29) as Indiana leads the season series 2-1. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Nets-Pacers prediction and pick. The Brooklyn Nets are […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks earned a crucial 123-117 victory against the Detroit Pistons on Friday night. However, the Phoenix Suns also defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers by a final score of 123-112 on Friday. As a result, Phoenix remains the No. 10 seed in the Western Conference over the No. 11 seed Mavs despite both […]

Joe Ingles hadn’t started an NBA game since January 2022, so it was no surprise that his name in the Minnesota Timberwolves’ starting lineup against the New Orleans Pelicans turned heads. Just before tipoff, Timberwolves coach Chris Finch revealed there was more to Ingles’ start than just basketball. The veteran had been sidelined for nearly […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers opted to sit most of their rotation on Thursday against the Milwaukee Bucks. While the Lakers ultimately lost, 118-89, they kept the game competitive for stretches, with Bronny James having a career-night. Following the game, Lakers head coach JJ Redick reflected on how well the young James has […]

On Friday night, the Houston Rockets had a chance to extend their winning streak to nine games at the expense of the coldest team in the league in the Miami Heat, who have lost nine games in a row heading into their contest. In the end, while there were some nervous moments, the Rockets triumphed […]

Kristaps Porzingis made NBA history in the Boston Celtics’ 121-99 blowout win over the Utah Jazz on Friday night. In 25 minutes of action, Porzingis finished with a stat line of 27 points, 10 rebounds, six assists, and a steal. He shot 9-of-15 from the field and 6-of-6 from the free-throw line, including 3-of-5 from […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have officially lost their way. The Cavs’ 123-112 defeat to the Phoenix Suns marked Cleveland’s fourth consecutive loss, the longest skid of their season. A team that once seemed poised for a deep playoff run is suddenly floundering, searching for answers that Donovan Mitchell and the Cavs can’t seem to find. From […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault had no complaints after Friday’s 141-106 blowout win against the Charlotte Hornets. After the Lakers’ 118-89 loss led to the Thunder clinching the No. 1 seed on Thursday, Oklahoma City’s effort against the lowly Hornets remained high throughout their 35-point victory. For only the fourth […]

In 2024-25, Joe Ingles doesn’t play much for Chris Finch’s Minnesota Timberwolves. Sure, he gets into games from time to time and even has a double-digit scoring game in the team’s loss to the Washington Wizards. But of the 18 games Ingles has appeared in so far this season, he’s played more than ten minutes […]

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat’s losing streak increased to 10 games, this time to the Houston Rockets in a 102-98 defeat, the team is looking for anything at all to build on. While one could point to Heat star Andrew Wiggins’ performance, head coach Erik Spoelstra would find other positives in the contest despite […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks earned a 123-117 victory against the Detroit Pistons on Friday night. The Mavs continue to deal with injuries, but they were able to overcome the adversity and take care of business in Friday’s game. Spencer Dinwiddie and PJ Washington led Dallas to the win, as Dinwiddie scored 31 points and […]

The trio of Devin Booker, Bradley Beal, and Kevin Durant hasn’t lived up to the hype. For the Phoenix Suns, they sit 10th in the Western Conference, on the cusp of a play-in spot. Conversely, they shouldn’t be in this position. The talent is too much to have the record they have. Although the Suns […]

The Los Angeles Lakers received some pretty big news on the injury front ahead of their upcoming game against the Chicago Bulls when it was announced that LeBron James was upgraded to questionable. It’s obviously not a guarantee that James plays, but the Lakers should have at least one half of their star duo on […]

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat were trying to snap its nine-game skid, the result wasn’t in their favor as the losing streak increased to 10 after falling to the Houston Rockets, 102-98. Though the Heat are looking for a late-season turnaround, it’s looking more grim with each defeat as it was another game where […]

In Friday’s game against the Houston Rockets, Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins set a new career-high for most points scored in a single quarter. Amid an epic losing streak, Wiggins made a bold Heat guarantee for his team but flashed signs of what he promised after scoring 20 points in the second quarter against the […]

Jared McCain may not be in the lineup but the Philadelphia 76ers are getting some great production from another rookie. Justin Edwards, who went undrafted last summer, has quickly proved to be a keeper for the Sixers. Second-round pick Adem Bona has flashed his potential throughout his rookie campaign and so has Edwards, who has […]

DALLAS — Tim Hardaway Jr. exited with an apparent injury against his former team on Friday night. With the Detroit Pistons and Dallas Mavericks going head-to-head, Hardaway suffered the injury scare in the middle of the second quarter. He was ultimately helped off the floor and exited to the locker room after what appeared to […]

The Boston Celtics are well on their way to another playoff appearance, owning a 50-19 record and being in second place in the Eastern Conference. However, there’s been some concern with star guard Jaylen Brown who suffered a knee injury in early March. Brown received an update regarding his knee on Friday. What was originally […]