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MIAMI – After the Miami Heat lost its sixth straight game Friday night, this time to the Boston Celtics, there were some major changes made to the starting lineup. With another Heat fourth quarter meltdown, the team is looking for any answer they can find, where on Friday, Jaime Jaquez Jr. made an appearance in […]

San Antonio Spurs acting head coach Mitch Johnson has taken an even-keel approach to most of this season. Since taking over for the legendary Gregg Popovich in very early November, the 38-year-old assistant has stayed away from headline-type quotes. Following a 145-134 loss to the Charlotte Hornets, Johnson may have come his closest to anything […]

The Orlando Magic fell to 31-37 on the season following a 118-111 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. Paolo Banchero led the way for Orlando, delivering an impressive 43-point, 10-rebound performance along with three assists while going nine-for-11 from the free-throw line. It marked his third 40-plus-point game since returning from the All-Star […]

Riding a surprising four-game win streak, the Chicago Bulls look to carry their momentum into a Saturday night clash with the Houston Rockets. As they look to do so, they await key status updates for guards Coby White and Josh Giddey, both dealing with various injuries. Both players are dealing with lower-leg concerns, but Giddey’s […]

Michael Malone does not like the Los Angeles Lakers; that much is clear. The Denver Nuggets head coach has proven particularly feisty in anticipation and in the aftermath of games vs. the Lakers, and Friday night’s Nuggets win was no exception. After the Nuggets came back and defeated a depleted Lakers squad 131-126, Malone let […]

After a 122-106 win against the Sacramento Kings, Phoenix Suns guard Tyus Jones opened up about his team’s playoff hopes this season. His team improved to 31-36, the eleventh-best record in the Western Conference. Meanwhile, Suns owner Matt Ishbia recently reacted to the disappointing season. Jones didn’t hold back on the team’s high expectations heading into 2024-25. […]

On Friday night in Colorado, the Los Angeles Lakers took on the Denver Nuggets but came up short in a 131-126 defeat. Bronny James logged 16 minutes, tallying five points, two rebounds, and one steal while going 1-for-5 from three-point range. The Lakers entered Friday night’s matchup against the Denver Nuggets facing an uphill battle, […]

With the Los Angeles Lakers being extremely shorthanded on Friday night, with Luka Doncic getting the night off on the second night of a back-to-back and LeBron James still dealing with a groin injury, they needed a herculean effort from Austin Reaves at the controls of the offense. And that’s exactly what they got; despite […]

Dalton Knecht had a scary fall take place during the Los Angeles Lakers’ contest against the Denver Nuggets on Friday night. With less than one minute remaining in the game as the Lakers led 124-123, Austin Reaves stole the ball from Jamal Murray as he went on the fast break. He passed the ball to […]

After being on a four-game winning streak and clicking on all cylinders, the Atlanta Hawks lost their mojo in the second half against the Los Angeles Clippers and were defeated 121-98. Going into halftime, the Hawks led 61-53, but it was the third quarter that ultimately doomed them. The Clippers got out into an 11-0 […]

Denver Nuggets star guard Jamal Murray continues to be nightmare fuel for the Los Angeles Lakers, especially with the game-winner he pulled off in Friday’s matchup between the two teams. The Lakers were down several key players, including Luka Doncic and LeBron James. However, Austin Reaves, Dalton Knecht and company stepped up as they gave […]

The Boston Celtics took care of business against the Miami Heat on the road on Friday night, earning a 103-91 win despite being without Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis for the night. This was their 48th win of the season in 67 games, and they know that the ultimate goal of their season isn’t to […]

MIAMI – After the Miami Heat lost their sixth straight game on Friday night to the Boston Celtics, 103-91, it was another case of the game slipping through the team’s fingers because of a poor fourth quarter performance. With Heat stars Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo trying to turn around the team for a late […]

Kawhi Leonard tends to have some unique shots, especially one he made during the Los Angeles Clippers’ game against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday. With five minutes left in the second quarter as the Clippers trailed 47-42, Leonard drove to the paint as he attempted a circus shot around the rim. The Clippers star forward […]

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat looked to lift their spirits on Friday night, it was a step in the wrong direction as the team lost to the Boston Celtics, 103-91. While the Heat are looking to make a late playoff push, the loss marks their sixth straight, which is a season-high and have lost […]

The New York Knicks (42-23) conclude their West Coast road trip on Saturday with a prime-time matchup against the Golden State Warriors (38-28). It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Knicks-Warriors prediction and pick. The Knicks have gone 2-2 on their current road trip but enter the pivotal matchup riding a mini […]

These two teams have identical records and are playing very similarly. They need a win to gain momentum and move up the Eastern Conference standings. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Pacers-Bucks prediction and pick. The Pacers are 36-28 and broke a recent three-game losing streak. Pascal Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton […]

Though the Oklahoma City Thunder are the furthest thing from tanking during the 2024-25 NBA season, as they are in a hunt to finish out the regular season with the top seed in the Western Conference, that hasn’t stopped the Association from placing a keen eye on March 7th and their game against the Portland […]

The Thunder are one of the best teams in the NBA, but the Pistons are having a great year too, and can put up a big fight against Oklahoma City at home in Detroit. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Thunder-Pistons prediction and pick. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP-caliber season has carried the […]

The Celtics and the Nets enter this matchup having completely different seasons. The Celtics are fighting for a top-two seed in the East, while the Nets are one of the worst teams in the NBA. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Celtics-Nets prediction and pick. The Celtics are 47-19, but they […]

To say this season has been brutal for the Dallas Mavericks is a major understatement. Following the shocking trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, the team has seemingly been dropping like flies in terms of injuries. Anthony Davis has not played since his debut due to an adductor injury, and Kyrie Irving […]

We’re back with our final betting prediction and pick for NBA Saturday as we take a look at the conclusion of this upcoming cross-conference series. The Washington Wizards will visit the Denver Nuggets with Washington leading the season series 1-0. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Wizards-Nuggets prediction and pick. The Washington Wizards are last […]

We’re ready for another betting prediction and pick inside the NBA as we’ll see a conclusion to this four-game season series in the Western Conference. The New Orleans Pelicans will take on the San Antonio Spurs as the Spurs look to finish the series at an even 2-2. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Pelicans-Spurs […]

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick as we take a look at this upcoming cross-conference meeting between two swuads for the first time. The Miami Heat will visit the Memphis Grizzlies as both teams trend in opposite directions. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Heat-Grizzlies prediction and pick. The Miami Heat are currently […]

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick for Saturday’s slate of NBA action as we take a look at this next cross-conference matchup. The Chicago Bulls will visit the Houston Rockets with HOU leading the season series 1-0. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Bulls-Rockets prediction and pick. The Chicago Bulls are currently tenth […]

ESPN analyst Brian Windhorst is being suspicious of the Toronto Raptors tanking for the rest of the 2024-25 season with star forward Brandon Ingram still absent. Windhorst appeared on an episode of the The Hoop Collective Show on Friday. He commented on Ingram, who hasn’t played since December due to an ankle sprain. “Brandon Ingram […]

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a major blow last weekend when it was revealed that LeBron James had suffered a groin injury. James is scheduled to be re-evaluated in about one week, and he returned home to Los Angeles for further treatment amid the Lakers’ current road trip. But while LeBron James is sidelined, he’s […]

We got the NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 25 Answers to help players earn some free VC this weekend. For those new to the series, NBA 2KTV is a weekly in-game program hosted by Alexis Morgan and Chris Manning. Overall, the show features a wide variety of content from interviews with real players and developers, fan […]

It’s fitting that Stephen Curry’s birthday — March 14, a.k.a. 3/14 — is also Pi Day, because Steph and Pi — also known by its logo, π — have infinite similarities. Pi is a nerdy number between 3 and 4 that goes on forever. Steph is an NBA superstar (with a lovable inner nerd quality) […]

The Golden State Warriors did not need Jimmy Butler’s scoring in their 130-104 blowout win versus the Sacramento Kings. With eight players getting into double-digits in scoring, Butler instead focused on helping his team with his all-around game. He finished with six points, five rebounds, seven assists, and one steal. Butler’s low-scoring output has been […]

Terance Mann has been a nice addition to the Atlanta Hawks since being acquired at the trade deadline, and he’s helping them make a push down the stretch. Before Mann’s reunion against the Los Angeles Clippers, head coach Quin Snyder spoke about the guard and what he’s learned about him so far. “Anytime you get […]

You already knew the Philadelphia 76ers are severely injured right now. But it’s not just that they’re missing a few players — they’re missing an entire rotation’s worth of guys at the moment. With Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Paul George and many more sidelined, their injury report is enormous and they are making history because […]

The LA Clippers are two steps closer to whole as they wrap up their road trip in Atlanta on Friday night. Guard/forward Ben Simmons and head coach Tyronn Lue have both been absent for a period of time, but both will make their return against the Hawks. The Clippers will be going for their fifth […]

De’Aaron Fox discussed his coming season-ending surgery on the heels of the related San Antonio Spurs announcement. It marks the second injury that prematurely ends the year for one of the team’s All-Stars. Acquired in early February in a trade meant to boost the Silver and Black’s playoff push, Fox did more than hint at […]

The Memphis Grizzlies answered toughness questions after a four-game skid but talent questions remain as the NBA Playoffs picture shapes up. Ja Morant and Desmond Bane are locked in on a four-game winning streak now and should see an uptick in on-court time once the elimination stage begins. The Grizzlies are still waiting for Jaren […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ guard, Austin Reaves’ brother, Spencer Reaves, 29, is making waves overseas. Averaging 19.4 points, including shooting at a 57.4% clip from three, Spencer helped Syntainics MBC reach their first German Cup in franchise history. After Reaves gave Luka Doncic a rave review, many wondered how he’d rate his brother, Spencer, at […]

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat look to lift their spirits to make a late-season playoff push, it’ll be up to Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo to be the commanding voices to do so. With the Heat looking to get back their fearless nature, head coach Erik Spoelstra explains how those two are just the […]

When Steve Kerr became the head coach of the Golden State Warriors in 2014 after Mark Jackson, he inherited a team with young, rising stars like Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green. Many expected this team to be good, but four titles and six NBA Finals appearances later, the Dubs ultimately turned themselves into […]

This past offseason, one of the names that seemingly drew some of the biggest trade interest was Utah Jazz star Lauri Markkanen. The Jazz and Markkanen were able to come to an agreement on a contract extension, but even so, his future with the team may not be all that clear. When Lauri Markkanen signed […]