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The New York Knicks’ center Mitchell Robinson is almost back from injury. Robinson could return as soon as this weekend. And he will add significant size, length, and rebounding to a team in need of help with all three aspects of the game. And while the Knicks probably need more than just Robinson to compete […]

The Golden State Warriors got an impressive 121-115 win against the Orlando Magic, and they were led by the will of Stephen Curry, who finished the game with 56 points and shot 12-for-19 from three. Not many people have played with a teammate who scored 50 points in a game, and Jimmy Butler was one […]

LeBron James has not lost confidence in Luka Doncic’s shooting, even with the latter struggling from the field since joining the Los Angeles Lakers. Despite limited shared court time, James remains confident in his All-NBA teammate. In just six games together thus far, Doncic has shot better than 40 percent from the field just twice. […]

Waking up to news of the Luka Doncic trade on Feb. 2 shocked the NBA world. But before Nico Harrison made the league-altering deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, he reportedly did call one other team. However, when the Dallas Mavericks general manager reached out to the Minnesota Timberwolves about Anthony Edwards, they quickly said […]

When Steve Kerr agreed to become the head coach of the Golden State Warriors on May 14th, 2014, there was no way he could possibly know what was to come over the next decade. Yes, the allure of coaching a player as talented and as special as Stephen Curry certainly played a huge role in […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are on the road to take on the Utah Jazz Friday night. Check out our NBA odds series as we hand out a Timberwolves-Jazz prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Timberwolves-Jazz NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Timberwolves-Jazz Odds Minnesota […]

When the San Antonio Spurs traded for De’Aaron Fox, the reality that he’d be paired with Victor Wembanyama was cause for excitement. But because of this NBA season’s most devastating injury, there’s a new reality for not only the Spurs but Fox as well. “We feel that he’s not out there,” the 2023 All-Star shared. […]

The Milwaukee Bucks put together a dominant all-around performance to notch their biggest regular-season win, defeating the red-hot Denver Nuggets 121-112 on Thursday night at Fiserv Forum. Brook Lopez made a strong impact on both ends, tallying 22 points while going head-to-head with Nikola Jokic. Denver’s MVP recorded a triple-double, finishing with 32 points, 14 […]

The Golden State Warriors pulled off a major road victory against the Orlando Magic on Thursday, overcoming a 17-point deficit thanks to a historic performance from superstar point guard Stephen Curry. The win pushes them to 7-1 in the Jimmy Butler era, with the six-time All-Star already proving to be a game-changer for Golden State. […]

Zion Williamson delivered his first career triple-double, posting 27 points, a career-high-tying 11 assists, and 10 rebounds to lead the New Orleans Pelicans to a convincing 124-116 road win over the slumping Phoenix Suns. Zion Williamson vs Phoenix: 27 PTS10 REB11 AST2 BLK13-17 FG The first triple-double of his career. pic.twitter.com/12smmQU9jo — StatMuse (@statmuse) February […]

One day, Stephen Curry will no longer put on classic Stephen Curry performances, but that day wasn’t Thursday. The Golden State Warriors star torched the Orlando Magic, racking up 56 points and draining 12 three-pointers. Both set season highs for the former MVP, leaving him just two makes short of former teammate Klay Thompson’s single-game […]

Anthony Edwards said he does not see himself as the future face of the NBA. Well, the league probably feels the same way, at least as of this moment. The Minnesota Timberwolves star was ejected in Thursday’s 111-102 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers after collecting his 15 and 16th technical fouls of the season, […]

There weren’t too many high expectations for the Los Angeles Clippers heading into the 2024-25 season. They lost Paul George, a man who averaged 23-5-4, in free agency after reaching an impasse in contract talks. But even with George out and Kawhi Leonard dealing with injury management yet again, the Clippers are currently sitting in […]

DALLAS — When you need a bucket late in the game, it’s difficult to think of a more reliable option than Kyrie Irving. On Thursday during the Charlotte Hornets-Dallas Mavericks affair, the Hornets utilized a 9-0 run to tie the game in the fourth quarter. Irving, though, then connected on shot after shot to lead […]

The Los Angeles Lakers (36-21) stayed hot, as LeBron James enjoyed another huge outing in Thursday’s 111-102 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves (32-28). The fans are not all smiles, however. Rui Hachimura suffered a non-contact injury while dunking the ball and was ruled out for the remainder of the contest with a knee strain, per […]

Phoenix Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer is in the thick of his team’s downward spiral. Since coming out of the All-Star break, the team is 1-3, with a three-game losing streak. Although their lone win came against the Chicago Bulls, it was a bit too close to call. Funny enough, Budenholzer sounded off on an […]

Devin Booker is no stranger to being the Phoenix Suns leader. After all, Booker issued a firm demand to the Suns following an embarrassing loss to the Charlotte Hornets. Now, that firm demand has come back to bite the team. The New Orleans Pelicans came into town and beat the Suns, 124-116, in the first […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks earned a 103-96 victory against the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday night. It is no secret that the Mavs have endured injury trouble, especially at the center position. On Thursday, though, center Moses Brown stepped up for Dallas. Brown scored 11 early points in the first half to lead Dallas to […]

The under-construction Memphis Grizzlies were getting tested by Kevin Durant’s Phoenix Suns once again in the FedEx Forum’s first post-NBA All-Star break game. Ja Morant was 0-8 from the field in the first half yet still found a way to force overtime before sealing a 151-148 home win. Morant’s ability to bounce back and deliver […]

The Milwaukee Bucks (33-25) made a statement on Thursday night, defeating three-time MVP Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets (38-21) in the Fiserv Forum, 121-112. They are letting fans know that the Eastern Conference might not be a two-team race after all. If the 2021 NBA champions can stay on the attack in the coming […]

The NBA is a competitive league, but there are varying degrees of competitors. Ja Morant is a Griddy-dancing, highlight-dunking competitor. That much is clear to anyone who’s watched the ego-checking Memphis Grizzlies between 2021 and 2023. The All-Star guard attacks the game with relentless energy and a flair for the dramatic. With that competitive fire […]

There’s no love like a mother has for her son, and it showed on Sonya Curry’s face when her son Stephen Curry tossed her his jersey after his 56-point game for the Golden State Warriors on Thursday. The latter Curry is used to red-hot shooting nights, but watching them probably never gets old for his […]

With Jimmy Butler now in the San Francisco Bay Area, the Golden State Warriors have proven themselves capable of winning games without a vintage Stephen Curry offensive outburst. But they absolutely needed him to erupt in Thursday night’s road matchup versus the Orlando Magic (29-32). Fortunately, the legendary shooter obliged. Curry scored a mammoth 56 […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers will be at full strength for one of this season’s biggest tests: a highly anticipated showdown with the Boston Celtics. With the NBA Playoffs just weeks away, this matchup isn’t just another regular-season game for the Cavs. It’s a statement opportunity. For the first time in their four meetings with Boston this […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Toronto Raptors and the Chicago Bulls on Friday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Raptors-Bulls prediction and pick. Friday’s clash between the Toronto Raptors (18-41) and Chicago Bulls (23-36) at United Center promises to be a battle of struggling Eastern […]

Kevin Durant has never been interested in playing for the Washington Wizards, his hometown team. However, Carmelo Anthony thinks it’s a good idea. The New York Knicks legend explained why on his “7PM In Brooklyn” podcast, presented by Wave Sports and Entertainment. Melo wants KD to return home to end his career with the Wizards […]

DALLAS — PJ Washington was initially listed as questionable with an ankle injury before ultimately being ruled out for Thursday’s Charlotte Hornets-Dallas Mavericks game. Meanwhile, Anthony Davis remains out with a left adductor strain. Mavs head coach Jason Kidd provided updates on both players ahead of Thursday night’s affair. Kidd said AD is doing “extremely […]

We’re ready for another betting prediction and pick inside the NBA as we take a look at the conclusion of this upcoming cross-conference series. The Denver Nuggets will take on the Detroit Pistons as both teams try to maintain playoff position. Denver leads the season series 1-0 with a chance to sweep. It’s time to continue our NBA […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Indiana Pacers and the Miami Heat on Friday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Pacers-Heat prediction and pick. Friday’s clash between the Indiana Pacers (33-24) and Miami Heat (27-30) at Kaseya Center promises an intriguing Eastern Conference battle. The Pacers, […]

One of the few bright spots in the San Antonio Spurs season that’s becoming increasingly frustrating has been Stephon Castle. The rookie from UConn’s play rose to the spotlight post All-Star Break when acting head coach Mitch Johnson limited his playing time in consecutive games vs. the New Orleans Pelicans. After combining for 18 points […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Atlanta Hawks on Friday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Thunder-Hawks prediction and pick Friday’s clash between the Oklahoma City Thunder (47-12) and Atlanta Hawks (27-32) at State Farm Arena promises an intriguing cross-conference battle. […]

Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green can see the light at the end of the tunnel. As the 2024-25 regular season winds down, Green doubled down on his championship prediction with Jimmy Butler in tow. Now, he says his team has activated into playoff mode for the final push before the NBA postseason. Post All-Star […]

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat beat the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night, 131-109, it showed an energizing performance that had been missing the past few weeks through the rough patch. While the Heat are still working through their flaws, the team will be led by Tyler Herro, who mentioned a player that can make […]

Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart addressed the New York Knicks’ struggles against the top-flight NBA teams this season on the latest episode of their podcast, the Roommates Show. Just one day after ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins criticized the two Knick starters for being among the increasingly-large group of active NBA players with podcasts, the duo released […]

The Los Angeles Clippers will travel back to their old stomping grounds on Friday for a showdown with the Los Angeles Lakers. It will be a clash at Crypto as we continue our NBA odds series while making a Clippers-Lakers prediction and pick. The Lakers lead the head-to-head series 154-87. Yet, the Clippers have gone […]

In a game in which the Oklahoma City Thunder grabbed their first lead in the fourth quarter against the Brooklyn Nets, Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault discussed what led to an 18-0 run in Wednesday’s 129-121 win. During his media availability, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander credited Chet Holmgren with helping Oklahoma City chip away at the Nets’ […]

A mutual trust between players, coaches, and fans can fuel a plucky underdog’s rise to bona fide contender. For example, the small-market, homegrown Memphis Grizzlies are watching their stocks rise largely due to a belief in their process. In fact, Desmond Bane didn’t hesitate to a team-wide conviction after a big home win over the […]

The New York Knicks continue their push for the Eastern Conference’s top seed. They’re now welcoming back Mitchell Robinson from an injury for the first time this season soon. The 7-foot veteran is on his way back from ankle surgery, per NBA insider Shams Charania Thursday. Charania revealed when Robinson can make his return. “New […]