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There were mixed feelings galore surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers after they finalized an expectation-defying trade with the Dallas Mavericks for Luka Doncic. Jubilation filled fans, as they envisioned the kind of transcendent effect the 25-year-old superstar guard could have on the franchise in the long term. Uneasiness also rose to the surface, however. Shipping […]

The Los Angeles Lakers may have already introduced their newest trade acquisition Luka Doncic in a press conference, but somehow, the fact that Doncic is now a member of the Purple and Gold remains something difficult to believe. Fans are still digesting the new reality that Doncic is now a Laker, so imagine just how […]

When the reality that the Los Angeles Lakers had traded for Luka Doncic began to set in, many wondered what this would mean for LeBron James’ future. After all, James is extremely close with Anthony Davis, the main piece the Lakers traded away, and the roster construction of the team isn’t exactly ideal, at least […]

Luka Doncic is now with the Los Angeles Lakers. It will take time before everyone gets used to that, but the fact remains that he and LeBron James are now teammates as part for the Purple & Gold franchise. Los Angeles has come a long way in just a short span of time. They entered […]

When the news of the Dallas Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic away to the Los Angeles Lakers broke, the general sentiment from fans was that ESPN insider Shams Charania’s account on X was hacked. But Charania quickly posted a follow-up, clarifying that he, indeed, was not hacked, and that Doncic was on his way […]

Although his stand-off with Jimmy Butler is not producing the results he intended, Miami Heat president Pat Riley is a shrewd businessman. The five-time championship-winning head coach wisely filed multiple trademarks for the term “three-peat” over the last few decades, attempting to capitalize on both the greatness of his teams and the eventual market demand […]

It still doesn’t feel real, but it is: the Dallas Mavericks, under the guise of prioritizing defense and conditioning, decided to trade Luka Doncic away to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis. Make no mistake about it, however; the Mavericks still have a quality team that could be a huge threat come […]

Rockets head coach Ime Udoka referred to the Brooklyn Nets as a “low-level team” after Saturday’s loss in Houston. Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez made sure his players knew it ahead of Tuesday’s rematch at Barclays Center. Brooklyn responded by stunning Houston for the second time in four nights. Trailing 97-93 with 8.1 seconds remaining, […]

The shockwaves sent around the league by the Dallas Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic away continue to resonate throughout those closest to the situation. One of those is Kyrie Irving, the star the Mavericks acquired back in 2023 to pair with Doncic in an elite scoring backcourt. The 2023 season may have been a […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Grizzlies-Raptors prediction and pick. The Memphis Grizzlies enter Wednesday’s matchup against the Toronto Raptors with a potent offense averaging 123.4 PPG (1st in scoring splits) and […]

On Tuesday night, the Los Angeles Lakers played their first game since the massive Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade and they showed up impressively. LeBron James scored 26 points and the Lakers destroyed the Los Angeles Clippers 122-97. After the game, James was asked about the trade that netted Doncic from the Mavericks and sent Davis […]

Bronny James just hit another milestone during his rookie NBA season. Last week, the Los Angeles Lakers guard logged double-digit minutes in a game for the first time, and on Tuesday he made his first-career 3-point shot. LA breezed past the Los Angeles Clippers in the Intuit Dome, winning 122-97. The lopsided outcome persuaded head […]

When the Philadelphia 76ers decided to trade Caleb Martin to the Dallas Mavericks for Quentin Grimes and a second-round pick mere months after “stealing” him away from the Miami Heat on a four-year, $32 million contract, it turned heads around the NBA. After watching Miami botch their negotiations with the veteran wing in a major […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Miami Heat and the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Heat-76ers prediction and pick. The Miami Heat visit the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday in a matchup with playoff implications for both Eastern Conference teams. Miami enters […]

No one might be more affected by the Dallas Mavericks’ bombshell decision to trade away Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis, other than those involved in the trade themselves, than LeBron James. James is nearing the end of his career, so for him and the Lakers to be in […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Washington Wizards and the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Wizards-Nets prediction and pick. The Brooklyn Nets host the Washington Wizards on Wednesday in a matchup of struggling Eastern Conference teams. Both rank near the NBA’s bottom in defensive […]

The Golden State Warriors continue to evaluate all of their options to improve their immediate outlook ahead of the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline. In doing so, Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant, once a two-time Finals MVP with the Warriors, has rapidly emerged as Golden State’s main priority ahead of the deadline, multiple league sources […]

Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving has been a part of a lot of star-studded duos and trios during his time in the NBA, and now he has a new running mate. Irving will be teaming up with former Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis after the Mavericks traded Luka Doncic to the Lakers in exchange for […]

These two teams desperately need to get back on track after recent downward spirals. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Bucks-Hornets prediction and pick. The Bucks have a winning record and a lot of talent but have had a bumpy ride this year towards a 26-22 record and have even lost […]

The Chicago Bulls are slowly but surely committing to a youth movement especially in the aftermath of the trade that sent away Zach LaVine to the Sacramento Kings. And it looks as though there is a bright future ahead for the Bulls, if the play of Matas Buzelis, their 2024 first-round selection, on Tuesday night […]

The Orlando Magic and Sacramento Kings haven’t won much lately, but they hope that changes as we head into the trade deadline. The Kings have already made moves to improve their team, while the Magic still have some time. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Magic-Kings prediction and pick. Here are […]

Luka Doncic is not yet ready to make his Los Angeles Lakers debut, but it is a new era of LA hoops just the same. While many fans extol the long-term impact of this trade, dealing away Anthony Davis unquestionably leaves the team defensively vulnerable in the present. Both Davis and Max Christie, who are […]

LOS ANGELES – As the Los Angeles Lakers prepared for their matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers, the obvious topic on everybody’s mind was the Lakers’ recent bombshell trade for Luka Doncic. As Lakers’ head coach JJ Redick sat at the podium for his pregame press conference, he took a moment post trade to reflect […]

The Washington Wizards have faced a grueling season, marked by relentless challenges and minimal payoff. However, with the 2025 NBA trade deadline on the horizon, there’s a spark of optimism in the air. The front office is eager for a transformative move that could breathe new life into the floundering franchise. Amid a season rife […]

The Chicago Bulls are starting to sell off players in hopes of landing some draft picks and acquiring a high pick in this year’s draft. Their matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves could be intriguing by the time it tips on Wednesday night, as there could be trade candidates left out of the lineup for already […]

On Tuesday night, it looked as though the Houston Rockets were well on their way to snapping their three-game losing streak, doing just enough against a plucky Brooklyn Nets team. But this Nets team, despite going all-in on the Cooper Flagg sweepstakes, simply does not know when to give up. Down by four, 97-93, with […]

As the annual NBA trade deadline fast approaches, teams are making bold moves to strengthen their rosters. While the Cleveland Cavaliers may not aim for the same high-profile NBA trades as the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers, there are certainly opportunities for the Cavs to enhance their lineup. Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson emphasized […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ first appearance since Luka Doncic arrived to town has already presented an energy shift around the organization and its fanbase. During the Lakers’ matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday, the crowd at Intuit Dome wasted no time to locate the team’s new star player. Doncic was inactive with a […]

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant sent a touching message to Devin Booker, who became the franchise’s all-time leading scorer against the Portland Trail Blazers. Booker, who is currently in his tenth season with the organization, has had a remarkable career in the Valley of the Sun. The former Kentucky standout has been a four-time All-Star […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers boast a formidable frontcourt with elite defenders Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen, setting a high standard for defensive play each night. This successful blueprint seems to have influenced the Dallas Mavericks, who traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis. Despite their defensive struggles during their recent […]

After a shocking weekend, Anthony Davis is officially a member of the Dallas Mavericks and he had to let his new team know to check his resume! The world is still in collective shock over the move that saw budding franchise cornerstone Luka Doncic get traded to the Lakers for Davis early Sunday morning. With […]

When Joel Embiid plays, the experience is a lot like getting ice cream. It might not happen often, but when it does, it almost always delivers. The Philadelphia 76ers center thrived in Tuesday’s 118-116 home win versus the Dallas Mavericks, his first game in exactly one month, and reminded fans just how fun he is […]

The Phoenix Suns haven’t made their intention to be a huge player at this year’s trade deadline a secret whatsoever. They have been the team most often linked to a trade for disgruntled Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler, although the realistic pathway to bring Butler in would mean that Bradley Beal will have to be […]

The Chicago Bulls have been treading water, with many fans calling for the front office to hit the reset button over the past two and a half seasons. But the Bulls have stubbornly decided to keep some of their most valuable trade assets past their expiry date, and as a result, they’ve managed to shortchange […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are still learning how to flex their muscles amid a largely successful bounce-back season. Although Ja Morant is the headlining name on the FedEx Forum marquee, a significant offensive boost must be credited to Jaren Jackson Jr.’s evolution into a formidable playmaker. Taylor Jenkins has expanded Jackson Jr.’s role this year, diversifying […]

The Chicago Bulls didn’t wait until deadline day to start making moves at this trade deadline, as they sent Zach LaVine off to the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night in a deal that also sent De’Aaron Fox to the San Antonio Spurs. Starting center Nikola Vucevic is another name that has been caught up in […]

The Chicago Bulls have been busy with roster reconstruction as the NBA trade deadline inches closer. Ahead of the 3 PM ET on Thursday, the Bulls have a crucial decision to make on whether or not to keep Lonzo Ball. The Memphis Grizzlies and Minnesota Timberwolves are among the teams that could make a play […]

With the 2025 NBA trade deadline fast approaching, the Utah Jazz are at a crucial juncture in their franchise’s development. Sporting a disappointing 11-37 record, their playoff aspirations are virtually nonexistent. This leaves the front office to decide whether to continue nurturing their young core or shake up the roster to expedite the rebuild. Right […]

The Phoenix Suns are on the road to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder Wednesday night. This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Suns-Thunder prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Suns-Thunder NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: […]