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The Memphis Grizzlies will travel to Southern California for a showdown with the Los Angeles Clippers. It is a possible playoff preview as we continue our NBA odds series and make a Grizzlies-Clippers prediction and pick. The Clippers lead the head-to-head series 59-51. Amazingly, they have won five games in a row against the Grizzlies and […]

The Denver Nuggets will battle the Portland Trail Blazers in a Northwest Division showdown on Friday. It will be a mashup at the Moda Center as we continue our NBA odds series and make a Nuggets-Trail Blazers prediction and pick. The Trail Blazers lead the head-to-head series 103-99. However, the Nuggets are 8-2 in the past […]

The Orlando Magic will battle the Washington Wizards on Friday at Capital One Arena. It will be a Southeast Division showdown as we continue our NBA odds series and make a Magic-Wizards prediction and pick. The Magic lead the head-to-head series 81-60. They are also 6-4 in the past 10 games, including a six-game winning streak. […]

The Boston Celtics hold the most titles in NBA history, so it’s fitting that they now hold the title of having the largest sale of a sports franchise in North America. On Thursday morning, Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe reported that the Celtics will be sold to William Chisholm, the managing director of Symphony […]

It was dead quiet in Chase Center when Stephen Curry fell hard onto his tailbone. The image of their leader visibly writhing in pain under the basket was the last thing the Golden State Warriors and the sold-out crowd needed to see, especially amidst a dangerous trap game with the Toronto Raptors and the tides […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Boston Celtics and the Utah Jazz on Friday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Celtics-Jazz prediction and pick. Friday’s matchup between the Boston Celtics and Utah Jazz pits two teams with vastly different trajectories. The Celtics, riding a three-game win […]

The New York Knicks have to hope this is as bad as it gets because, with the playoffs looming, they looked like an early exit waiting to happen Thursday night. Tom Thibodeau’s squad was outmatched from start to finish by a struggling Hornets team with just 18 wins, coasting to a 115-98 defeat. Walt “Clyde” […]

There was a massive amount of star power missing from Thursday night’s matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers (43-26) and Milwaukee Bucks (39-30), with LeBron James still recovering from a groin strain, Luka Doncic managing an ankle sprain and Damian Lillard dealing with calf soreness. Additionally, difference-making guard Austin Reaves was nursing a sprained ankle […]

The New York Knicks’ Wednesday loss to the San Antonio Spurs was frustrating, but getting outplayed by a 17-win Charlotte Hornets team is a bigger issue. That’s the harsh reality the Knicks must confront after their 115-98 defeat in Charlotte on Thursday night. Knicks forward Josh Hart has a pressing concern about where the team […]

LOS ANGELES – When integrating a new player to the lineup, there’s always going to be an adjustment period. The Los Angeles Lakers experienced that in the aftermath of their blockbuster trade for Luka Doncic. But with a little over a month of Doncic in the lineup, the rest of the team has gotten accustomed […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers head to the desert to take on the Phoenix Suns Friday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Cavaliers-Suns prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Cavaliers-Suns NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Cavaliers-Suns Odds Cleveland Cavaliers: […]

Golden State Warriors great Stephen Curry headed to the locker room in Thursday night’s 117-114 home win versus the Toronto Raptors after landing hard on his tailbone, per 95.7 The Game. Shortly after heading to the locker room, Curry was ruled out for the rest of the game with a pelvic contusion, according to the […]

Tensions flared between the Indiana Pacers and Brooklyn Nets during the fourth quarter of Thursday’s matchup in Indiana. With the Nets leading 84-79 and just under five minutes remaining, Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez called a timeout after a basket by Pacers forward Bennedict Mathurin. As both teams headed to their benches, Nets forward Trenton […]

LOS ANGELES – When the Los Angeles Lakers traded Anthony Davis and Max Christie, it was assumed their defense would take a hit considering those two were among the team’s top defensive players. But in the immediate aftermath of the trade, the Lakers’ defense has actually gotten better. Mike Budenholzer noticed it after the Lakers […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are determined to recapture their winning run following Wednesday night’s 119-115 home loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, their second consecutive loss at the Target Center. After an eight-game winning streak that showcased their urgency and grit all month, the Wolves have slipped to eighth in the standings, raising concerns about their […]

It took a heated altercation to wake up the Indiana Pacers during Thursday’s matchup with the Brooklyn Nets. With the Nets leading 84-79 with 4:48 remaining, Trendon Watford shoved Andrew Nembhard after a Pacers bucket. Myles Turner came to his teammate’s defense, initiating a bench-clearing scuffle, during which Brooklyn head coach Jordi Fernandez got bumped […]

The Detroit Pistons hit the road to take on the Dallas Mavericks Friday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Pistons-Mavericks prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Pistons-Mavericks NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Pistons-Mavericks Odds Detroit Pistons: -8.5 […]

New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau shared on Thursday that the team remains optimistic about Jalen Brunson returning for a few games before the playoffs. Brunson, who sprained his right ankle in a loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, is set for a reevaluation on Friday, marking two weeks since the injury. “He’s doing […]

The Golden State Warriors (40-29) recovered from a head-scratching 114-105 home defeat to the undermanned Denver Nuggets and dispatched of the Milwaukee Bucks without Stephen Curry on Tuesday, earning a 104-93 victory. They will be without a different guard when they welcome in the Toronto Raptors on Thursday night. Pesky defender Gary Payton II is […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James erupted with a “hell yeah” post on Thursday during March Madness. James wasn’t reacting to any significant moments during the NCAA Tournament action, though. He instead reacted to one college basketball team’s big hire. James watched Iona basketball land Dan Geriot as new head coach. The Lakers star is […]

Confusion continues for the New York Knicks. After waiting months for Mitchell Robinson to return from an injury suffered in last season’s playoffs, the Knicks recently lost their All-Star point guard to an ankle injury. Thus, reviews of the team remain incomplete, as there is limited game tape of a fully healthy Knicks’ roster to […]

The injury time continues to add up for Anthony Davis of the Dallas Mavericks. As the team prepares for its Friday night home game against the Detroit Pistons, Davis has once again been listed as out. The Mavericks said that his left adductor strain will keep him out of the lineup once again. Davis has […]

When the Boston Celtics traded Robert Williams III in the deal that got them Jrue Holiday in October of 2023, the center/power forward was supposed to instantly become a key member of the new-look Portland Trail Blazers. Instead, he has played 26 total games for the franchise. Injuries continue to define his career, with Williams’ […]

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick in the NBA as we’ll see the continuation of this cross-conference series between these two ball clubs. The Houston Rockets (45-25) will take on the Miami Heat (29-40) as Miami leads the season series 1-0. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Rockets-Heat prediction and pick. The Houston […]

The Dallas Mavericks organization is still adjusting with superstar Kyrie Irving ruled out for the rest of the season, but if one thing’s certain it’s that Irving will return stronger than ever following his rehabilitation and return to action. His latest sneaker release from ANTA is significant of his resilience as a human and constantly […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Pelicans-Timberwolves prediction and pick. Friday’s matchup between the Pelicans and Timberwolves promises to be intense. After New Orleans’ surprising 119-115 win on Wednesday, Minnesota seeks […]

The Milwaukee Bucks visit the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. Damian Lillard is listed as questionable on the injury report. He is dealing with right soleus soreness. He was listed as probable alongside his All-Star teammate Giannis Antetokounmpo before being downgraded to questionable. After going for 16 points on 6-of-18 attempts, four assists, and three against […]

As the Miami Heat look to snap the current nine-game losing streak on Friday night when the team takes on the Houston Rockets, they hope to be at full strength with newcomer Andrew Wiggins. After the Heat lost a tough one to the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday, they need as much firepower as possible as […]

Sports often deliver moments that defy expectation, but few could have predicted the bond between hip-hop legend Flavor Flav and Spurs forward Sandro Mamukelashvili. The unheralded big man made history in San Antonio’s 120-105 win over the Knicks, but what happened after the game turned just as many heads, per Yahoo. A Record-Breaking Performance Mamukelashvili, […]

The New York Knicks announced Thursday that they will sign veteran forward PJ Tucker to a second 10-day contract after his initial deal expired. The team confirmed the decision on X, formerly known as Twitter. Tucker, 39, made his Knicks debut Wednesday night in a 120-105 loss to the San Antonio Spurs, appearing in his […]

After an initial run of success after the All-Star break, the Milwaukee Bucks have lost five of their last seven games. The situation has gotten bad enough that coach Doc Rivers called superstars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard into an emergency postgame meeting following a loss to the Golden State Warriors without Stephen Curry. “There […]

NBA trades are common. In fact, even the best superstars can be included in trades which is part of the harsh reality of an NBA business. In the current 2024-25 season, there have been a number of big names traded, including the Dallas Mavericks trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. However, some NBA […]

Former Orlando Magic guard Chris Duhon believes Paolo Banchero has the potential to be a superstar but emphasized that the team must make key improvements to become a legitimate title contender. In a recent interview with Logan Martinez of Action Network, Duhon praised Banchero’s development and highlighted the necessary steps for the Magic to take […]

Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert’s divorce continues to take a contentious turn as Taylor accuses her ex-husband of leaking their legal documents to the media. According to court filings reportedly obtained by TMZ, Taylor is seeking to have Shumpert held in contempt of court, demanding he serve 20 days in jail and pay a fine, […]

The Sacramento Kings will be facing the Chicago Bulls, and it looks like it will be a reunion for Zach LaVine as he goes up against his former team. LaVine missed the Kings’ last game for personal reasons, but they were still able to get the win against the Cleveland Cavaliers. It’s not certain what […]

NBA 2K has released its latest player ratings update for March, highlighting standout performances from Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden, Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero, and Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves. Each player has earned an overall rating increase in NBA 2K25 following impressive stretches in the second half of the season. 🗣️ […]

Kobe Bryant carved out a decorated basketball career, worthy to be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. The Black Mamba earned one NBA MVP award, five NBA championships, and two NBA Finals MVPs. But while Bryant was legendary, that doesn’t mean his career was perfect. In fact, he also endured some shortcomings. Here are […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers let another one slip away, dropping their third straight game in a frustrating 123-119 loss to the Sacramento Kings. Like every other game in this three-game losing streak, it was yet another night where the Cavs looked in control until everything came tumbling down. The opening quarter followed a familiar script. The […]

Phoenix Suns All-Star Kevin Durant had time for his haters this week. After Durant was seen yelling at his head coach, Mike Budenholzer, during a timeout in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 107-96 win against the Suns, he responded to harsh critics on social media in response to a video highlighting Kevin’s thin skin throughout his […]