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The Detroit Pistons’ best performance of the season came with a historical accomplishment. On the way to a 132-92 blowout victory over the Chicago Bulls, Pistons’ guard Malik Beasley became the franchise leader in 3-point field goals in a single season. Beasley’s seventh triple of the night moved him past Saddiq Bey with 212. With […]

The Golden State Warriors are in the Lone Star State to take on the Dallas Mavericks Wednesday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Warriors-Mavericks prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Warriors-Mavericks NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Warriors-Mavericks […]

The moment Kevin Durant hit his 30,000 career point, the Phoenix Suns star etched his name in the history books. However, his historic mark has come with plenty of reactions. For example, one account said that Durant is “Top 10 all-time easily.” Another fan responded with this gif, saying “How many more milestones can Durant […]

In a testament to his perseverance, Jahlil Okafor was finally able to make his return to the NBA nearly four years after playing his last game in the league. On Tuesday night, Okafor suited up for the Indiana Pacers, playing three minutes of garbage time in what ended up being a 128-115 defeat to the […]

CHICAGO – Tuesday night’s matchup against the Detroit Pistons was an ugly one for the Chicago Bulls as they ended up losing by 40 points at home. The Bulls scored just 29 points in the first half, and the Pistons led by as many as 49 at one point in the game. The second half […]

From a free throw at the beginning to another free throw, Kevin Durant has etched his name in the record books and surpassed the 30,000-point mark against the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday. He needed 27 points to eclipse the mark, and he officially is in the 30,000-point club. That was a good chunk of the […]

The Portland Trail Blazers stay on the road to take on the Denver Nuggets Wednesday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Trail Blazers-Nuggets prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Trail Blazers-Nuggets NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Trail […]

Karl-Anthony Towns and the New York Knicks (35-18) put an ugly home game versus the Boston Celtics behind them, earning a straightforward 128-115 road win versus the Indiana Pacers. The All-Star big man, who scored only nine points in 28 minutes against the C’s after popping up on the injury report (knee), reclaimed his dominance […]

The Philadelphia 76ers lost to the Toronto Raptors in their latest failure to make up progress in the standings. They dropped their fourth straight game by a final score of 106-103. Joel Embiid played well but he cost the Sixers a chance to win, adding to the misery of their season. Down by two points […]

The Brooklyn Nets will host the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday at Barclays Center. Nic Claxton is questionable on the team’s injury report with a right ankle sprain. Here’s everything we know about Claxton’s injury and playing status vs. the 76ers. *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (Get Access | Save $30)* Nic Claxton injury status […]

The Detroit Pistons unleashed the wrath of a thousand suns on Tuesday night as they picked the Chicago Bulls apart bit by bit in a thorough 132-92 demolition. The game was so lopsided that the Pistons owned a 71-29 lead at the half, leaving nothing to chance as they earned their 28th win of the […]

Tyrese Maxey played his worst game of the season in the Philadelphia 76ers’ 106-103 loss to the Toronto Raptors. In the Sixers’ fourth straight loss, their star guard wasn’t anything close to playing at a star level. Maxey shot just 1-9 shooting from the field and tallied more turnovers (four) than assists (three). He scored […]

CHICAGO – The Chicago Bulls traded away their best player, Zach LaVine, before the trade deadline, but the team has made it very clear that they are trying to make a playoff push. However, that hasn’t been working out very well as the Bulls have lost seven of their last 10 games. They are getting […]

CHICAGO – The Chicago Bulls started a back-to-back against the Detroit Pistons at home on Tuesday night, and they do not have Lonzo Ball available for the first game as he battles the flu. Ball has been having a good bounce back season after missing a couple of years due to a knee injury, and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers may not have come into the season with much fanfare regarding their hopes of winning a championship. But their excellent maneuverings prior to the trade deadline have drastically changed the outlook surrounding the team. Their blockbuster trade for Luka Doncic has sparked so much hype, deservedly so, and even LeBron James […]

Kevin Durant’s pursuit of 30,000 points has eyes on him from every direction. Now, Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins might be on the receiving end before Tuesday’s game. However, he gave the Suns’ star his praise and flowers before Tuesday’s game. “I don’t know if there’s enough time to list off all the superlatives,” […]

The Phoenix Suns find themselves out of a playoff spot as they have two games to make it up before the All-Star break. It’ll be tough against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night, as Houston sits in fifth with a 33-20 record. The Suns are half a game back of the Golden State Warriors for […]

The Charlotte Hornets were one of the most active teams leading up to the trade deadline. One of the moves they pulled off was to facilitate a salary dump for Jusuf Nurkic from the Phoenix Suns, acquiring a 2026 first-round pick in the process. Now, Nurkic is not expected to play a huge role whatsoever […]

The Miami Heat will lean on Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro in the wake of the Jimmy Butler trade, and it won’t get any easier as they visit the Oklahoma City Thunder. It won’t be a massive difference for the Heat, as they’ve spent most of the season with Butler in and out of the […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Patrick Dumont is a public enemy in the eyes of angry Mavs fans who still can’t get over the fact that the team traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. On Monday, Dallas supporters, who were inside American Airlines Center to watch the Mavs take on the Sacramento Kings, made sure […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Utah Jazz on Wednesday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Lakers-Jazz prediction and pick. The Lakers head to Salt Lake City riding high after a dominant 132-113 win over the Jazz on Monday, which marked […]

The NBA’s 82-game regular season is well past the halfway mark but the Memphis Grizzlies are still figuring out the priorities. Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Desmond Bane are seemingly primed for another Western Conference Finals run. The trio chemistry’s has been interrupted by injuries for years now but a deep supporting cast has […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Cavaliers-Raptors prediction and pick. The Cleveland Cavaliers visit the struggling Toronto Raptors on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Scotiabank Arena. Tip-off is set for 7:30 PM […]

ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith’s eye-opening take on Mavericks’ power forward Anthony Davis in 2022 is resurfacing after the Luka Doncic trade. The blockbuster deal involving the two future Hall-of-Famers is perhaps the most shocking trade in NBA history. Both the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers will ultimately be monitored very closely over the […]

The Dallas Mavericks need help at the center position right now. Anthony Davis is dealing with a left adductor injury and he could miss up to a month, however, his injury timeline is uncertain. Dereck Lively II has an ankle injury and he is not expected to return anytime soon. Dwight Powell is battling a […]

The Dallas Mavericks will host the Golden State Warriors in a Wednesday night affair. The Mavs were defeated in overtime by the Sacramento Kings on Monday night, losing by a final score of 129-128. It was a heartbreaking defeat that also saw the team suffer yet another injury, as Daniel Gafford exited the game with […]

The San Antonio Spurs head into a matchup with the Boston Celtics, sitting three games back of a spot in the play-in. It won’t be easy ground to make up, as the teams they are chasing all got better at the trade deadline. One team on their radar to catch is the Dallas Mavericks, who […]

The Hawks come into this matchup red-hot, while the Knicks have been steady as one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Hawks-Knicks prediction and pick. The Hawks have some talent but have struggled with consistency most of the year. They are 26-28 and […]

Whether it’s the NBA, NFL, or MLB, having athletes from the second generation isn’t rare. In the NBA, there have been 98 father-son duos, with LeBron James and his son, Bronny, becoming the latest to feature in the league. Not all duos have found success, though, especially in the scoring department. Today, let’s take a […]

The Golden State Warriors are off to a good start in the Jimmy Butler era, picking up a pair of road wins against the Chicago Bulls and Milwaukee Bucks in Butler’s first two games with the team. The Warriors have done that despite playing without key wing Jonathan Kuminga, who has been out with an […]

The Hornets are one of the worst teams in the NBA, while the Magic are trying to claw their way back to playoff contention. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Hornets-Magic prediction and pick. The Hornets are considered the worst team in the NBA. They have a 13-38 record and have […]

The Pacers are playing well, while the Wizards are struggling entering this matchup. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Pacers-Wizards prediction and pick. The Pacers are 29-22 and have won five of their last seven games. Pascal Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton are a great duo who can compete against anyone in […]

The NBA is adding even more changes to the NBA All-Star game, as actor and comedian Kevin Hart will serve as the emcee for the revamped Sunday festivities. Hart was announced to be a part of NBA All-Star weekend in a press release by the league as well as a promotional video featuring Draymond Green […]

Amid the chaos of the Luka Doncic trade and the ensuing media reaction, another key storyline surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers has been their attempted trade of Dalton Knecht to the Charlotte Hornets for Mark Williams, which was since rescinded due to Williams failing his physical. In a bit of an awkward scene, Knecht was […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are agreeing to terms with a big man after an extensive search. Seven-footer Alex Len is signing a contract with Los Angeles, per ESPN Insider Shams Charania. Len was actually leaning toward signing with the Indiana Pacers, but the Mark Williams situation steered him to the Lakers. The Lakers are waiving […]

Well, De’Andre Hunter certainly didn’t disappoint in his Cleveland Cavaliers debut. From the beginning of Cleveland’s victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, one thing stood out: Hunter has brought impressive length to the Cavs’ wing position. This newfound length was displayed during one of Cleveland’s best defensive quarters. The Cavs dominated early, forcing the Timberwolves into […]

Besides the Utah Jazz and the New Orleans Pelicans, the other 13 teams in the Western Conference have a legitimate shot at making the playoffs as the league heads into the All-Star break. Now is the time for teams to truly prove who they are with the trade deadline in the rearview mirror. That is […]

The impact of Luka Dončić’s trade to the Los Angeles Lakers is still making waves in the sports world, even after his Monday night debut. The Lakers emerged as the clear winners of the trade deadline, acquiring a 25-year-old superstar that can carry the franchise into the next generation of basketball once LeBron James retires. […]

The New Orleans Pelicans made some important moves ahead of the NBA trade deadline as they now have both Bruce Brown and Kelly Olynyk on the roster. The Pelicans are currently in last place in the Western Conference, and they are trying to build for the future. That is exactly why they wanted to bring […]