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The Rockets are red-hot and have won five of their last six games. The Trail Blazers have lost four straight and are spiraling into this matchup against the Rockets. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Rockets-Trail Blazers prediction and pick. The Rockets have been the biggest surprise team this year. They […]

DALLAS — Kyrie Irving returned from injury on Friday night and led the Dallas Mavericks to a big 106-98 victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Irving scored 25 points and added five rebounds and five assists in a quality effort despite still dealing with a lumbar back sprain. After the game, Irving shared his honest […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are one of the best teams in the NBA, but they are coming off a loss. The Minnesota Timberwolves are playing well and can get a giant win in a matchup with the Cavaliers on Saturday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Cavaliers-Timberwolves prediction and pick. The Cavaliers […]

The Wizards are spiraling entering this matchup, while the Warriors have been struggling to find any sort of consistency. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Wizards-Warriors prediction and pick. The Wizards have been among the worst teams in the NBA this year. Their keys are Jordan Poole and Kyle Kuzma, thanks […]

The Golden State Warriors host the Washington Wizards on Saturday night. Draymond Green is on the injury report alongside Jonathan Kuminga, Kyle Anderson and Brandin Podziemski, the last three players being listed as out. Green is dealing with an illness, while Kuminga, Anderson and Podziemski are dealing with gluteal, ankle and abdominal ailments. Here’s everything […]

The Dallas Mavericks ended their three-game skid Friday night with a 106-98 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder, led by a standout performance from Kyrie Irving. In just his second game back from a lumbar sprain, Irving posted 25 points, five rebounds, five assists, and a steal, showcasing his leadership on the court. Mavericks forward […]

The Atlanta Hawks visit the Boston Celtics on Saturday night. Trae Young is on the injury report and is listed as probable. James is dealing with a right rib contusion. Here’s everything we know about Young’s injury and his playing status vs. the Celtics.  *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (Get Access | Save $30)* […]

Malik Monk has entered a new phase of his NBA career when it comes to the shoes he’ll don at the games. Monk signed a multi-year deal with shoe brand Peak. It is a popular Chinese shoe brand whose mission is to bring their customers stylish, functional and comfortable products that will help them maintain […]

Bradley Beal continues to land on the injury report for the Phoenix Suns. Although he played in the first game of the five-game road trip, Beal missed the Suns’ contest against the Washington Wizards with a left ankle sprain. Now, it’s more of the same, as he’s doubtful to play with that same injury. Unfortunately, […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks handed Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault and his team only its second loss in 21 games in a hard-fought contest that came down to the wire on Friday. The Thunder competed without All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who was a late scratch due to soreness in his right wrist before […]

LaVar Ball’s larger-than-life persona has drawn critics and fans alike, but one thing remains undeniable: he believed in his sons before anyone else. From Lonzo to LaMelo and even LiAngelo, LaVar backed his family’s basketball potential with unwavering confidence. While many dismissed his predictions as outlandish, some have proven prophetic, shaping how his sons’ careers […]

It’s not often that you hear “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” in an NBA arena. But the Milwaukee Bucks brought the ballpark staple to Fiserv Forum Friday as part of an extended tribute to Bob Uecker, the Milwaukee Brewers’ iconic broadcaster who died Thursday. ”Root root root for the Brewers,” the crowd sang as […]

History and Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo typically go hand-in-hand. In Friday’s game against the Toronto Raptors, Antetokoumpo had 35 points and 13 rebounds. As a result, he now has the eighth-most games with 35+ points and 10+ rebounds in league history. At 30-years-old, he’s continuing to dominate. For instance, Antetokounmpo leads the third NBA […]

A dream came true for one New York Knicks fan on Friday, during a game at Madison Square Garden. The fan swished a half-court shot to win a car, which is enough in itself to make anyone happy. Then, the fan got to have an extra special moment, when actor and director Ben Stiller gave […]

Although Jimmy Butler broke the silence on his Miami Heat return, there’s plenty more to the story. The ongoing feud between Butler and team president Pat Riley has been the height of the discussion. Even with Butler returning, there’s a long-term disinterest in continuing to play for the franchise. However, ESPN insider Shams Charania continues […]

Friday night at the Kaseya Center was a mixed experience for Miami Heat fans. While the team welcomed back All-Star forward Jimmy Butler after his suspension, the Heat were overwhelmed by the Denver Nuggets, suffering a disappointing 133-113 blowout loss. Jimmy Butler, who scored 18 points in the game, had been suspended for seven games […]

Anthony Edwards has expressed his admiration for Timberwolves rookie Rob Dillingham, a sentiment Dillingham reciprocates. Edwards, delivering his second double-double of the season, led the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves to a commanding 116-99 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday night. Anthony Edwards taking Rob Dillingham under his wing After the game Rob Dillingham shared […]

The next chapter in the Jimmy Butler saga with the Miami Heat took place on Friday night as Butler returned from his seven-game suspension after requesting a trade from the team. His return didn’t help the Heat get the result it was looking for, as it lost to the Denver Nuggets at home 133-113. Butler […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder by a final score of 106-98 on Friday night. Kyrie Irving, who did not play on Wednesday due to a lumbar back sprain, returned on Friday and scored 25 points to go along with five assists and five rebounds. After struggling in his initial return […]

Victor Wembanyama’s lanky 7-foot-3 frame allows him to make blocks at a frequent rate. So much so that he has more career blocks than a majority of players in NBA history since the 1973-74 season. Despite the San Antonio Spurs’ 140-112 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night, Wembanyama put up another great statistical […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have been one of the best teams in the Western Conference this year, in part thanks to the next man up mentality. Even while struggling with injuries to some of their key players throughout the season, the Grizzlies have still climbed up into third place in the Western Conference. The Grizzlies were […]

BOSTON — Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is used to people taking shots at him. So when he was asked about the Toronto Raptors mocking him on social media (and to his face), he was unfazed. On Wednesday night, the rebuilding Raptors pulled off an impressive upset and stunned the C’s in Canada, 110-97. Tatum […]

Jimmy Butler is back in the Miami Heat lineup as if he never left, although they suffered a 20-point defeat to the Denver Nuggets in his return from a seven-game suspension. With there being no imminent trade lined up to placate Butler’s demands, it looks as though both parties will be stuck with one another […]

Duke basketball star Cooper Flagg made sure to enjoy some NBA basketball in a Friday night matchup between the Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic. Flagg can be spotted in the stands during the game. He was at TD Garden because he and the No. 3 Duke Blue Devils are preparing for a road matchup against […]

LOS ANGELES – When the Los Angeles Lakers traded D’Angelo Russell to the Brooklyn Nets last month, it meant Austin Reaves was officially the full-time starting point guard. That move was kind of made clear when Lakers head coach JJ Redick moved Russell to the bench early in the season. But the trade cleared any […]

MIAMI – After Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler returned to the team Friday night after the seven-game suspension, it ended in a loss to the Denver Nuggets, 133-113. As the Heat is trying to downplay the drama, Butler spoke after the game about the current situation with the team and where everything stands. He would […]

As if the Charlotte Hornets haven’t been through the gutter in terms of their injury luck already, more bad news beset the seemingly snakebitten franchise. Instead of being able to celebrate a hard-fought 125-123 win over the Chicago Bulls on Friday night, the Hornets received news that sophomore forward Brandon Miller, one of the fastest-rising […]

CHICAGO – The Chicago Bulls have now lost four games in a row as they dropped a home contest against the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night. The Hornets got out to a comfortable lead in the first half, but the Bulls didn’t go down without a fight. Chicago was able to come back and take […]

When there’s an opportunity for LiAngelo Ball to attend a game and support his brothers Lonzo and LaMelo, best believe he will be there. Friday night featured a matchup between the Chicago Bulls and Charlotte Hornets at the United Center. Lonzo repped the home side, while LaMelo played for the road team. LiAngelo can be […]

The Miami Heat have been in the middle of perhaps the league’s biggest storm as of late, with star forward Jimmy Butler requesting a trade from the team on multiple occasions — even earning himself a seven-game suspension for conduct that was deemed detrimental to the team. Of course, suspensions of the sort mean that […]

MIAMI – With Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler making his return Friday night, the team would lose its third straight to the Denver Nuggets, 133-113. While the Heat are downplaying the drama, there is no doubt that fans and the basketball world alike would watch Butler’s performance closely. It would also be the return of […]

Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors are navigating a tumultuous period, where change feels inevitable but acting too quickly could be risky. Patience might serve them well, especially with the possibility of a blockbuster trade on the horizon. The Warriors have had their eyes on Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo for some time and […]

When the Memphis Grizzlies take on the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night, Ja Morant won’t be out there. The star guard is out for this one due to right foot soreness, leaving the Grizzlies shorthanded as they look to grab their second straight win. Morant’s absence will be much more costly for him on […]

CHICAGO – The Chicago Bulls are currently in the midst of a three-game losing streak. Their most recent defeat came at the hands of the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night at home. One thing that Chicago has been able to do well all year long is score points, but on Wednesday, that wasn’t the case. […]

DALLAS — Injuries have unfortunately been far too common for the Dallas Mavericks in the 2024-25 season. The good news on Friday is that Kyrie Irving returned from injury, but bad news did not wait long to follow. Mavs guard Jaden Hardy collided with Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe during the second quarter of […]

The Chicago Bulls are taking on the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night in a matchup that is much more than a clash between two teams near the bottom of the Eastern Conference. Lonzo Ball is on the floor for the Bulls in this one and LaMelo Ball is out there for the Hornets, marking the […]

After beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 136-116 on the first night of a back-to-back, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is ruled out for Friday’s matchup against the Dallas Mavericks due to a wrist injury. During Thursday’s win, he took a nasty fall, forcing him to wear a wrap on his right wrist during his postgame […]

Jaren Jackson Jr. and the Memphis Grizzlies have returned to form as one of the better teams in the Western Conference. And the defensive star has one reason to explain why the team has a ceiling of competing for an NBA championship. Jackson Jr. spoke live on ESPN’s NBA Today show with reporter Malika Andrews, […]

During the course of the NBA’s existence, fans have witnessed many spats between star players and teams. They have become numb to them in some ways. Everyone waits out the endless speculation period before pushing through the inevitable break-up. But when there is Jimmy Butler-related drama, no one knows quite what to expect. The six-time […]