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Well, Taylor Jenkins said the Memphis Grizzlies (24-14) would be getting funky midway through the 2024-25 NBA season. A lineup of Jaylen Wells, Luke Kennard, Santi Aldama, Brandon Clarke, and Jay Huff was featured in the fourth quarter of a 119-115 home loss to the Houston Rockets (25-12). Jenkins gave uncharacteristic one-word answers after the […]

Despite their 13-24 record, the Portland Trail Blazers’ 2024-25 tank is rolling along. Ultimately, the Blazers want to win big in the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery, not the regular season. With some established veterans on their roster, like big man Deandre Ayton, that could throw a wrench in things. So, with the annual NBA trade […]

The Golden State Warriors visit the Indiana Pacers on Friday night. Tyrese Haliburton is on the injury report alongside Myles Turner, and both players are listed as questionable. Haliburton is dealing with a right ankle sprain, while Turner has an illness after going for 10 points, five rebounds, three blocks, and three steals against the […]

These two teams have fallen off a cliff relative to their expectations. The Pelicans are finally getting healthy, while the 76ers are also healthy and playing much better. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Pelicans-76ers prediction and pick. The Pelicans have talent and could have been a wildcard in the Western […]

The Milwaukee Bucks (19-16) will begin their two-game road trip against the Orlando Magic (22-17) on Friday night at the KIA Center, with forward Khris Middleton listed as probable due to ongoing bilateral ankle injury management following offseason surgery. Middleton’s role has been a topic of discussion following the Bucks’ 121-105 victory over the San […]

The Golden State Warriors are on a downturn recently, while the Indiana Pacers are red hot and have finally found their stride as a team. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Warriors-Pacers prediction and pick for their matchup tonight. The Warriors look different without Klay Thompson. Steph Curry is still great, […]

The New Orleans Pelicans visit the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night. Dejounte Murray is on the injury report, listed as questionable. Murray is dealing with right elbow tendinitis and a right shin contusion. Other members of the Pelicans on the injury report include Brandon Ingram, Herb Jones and Trey Murphy III, as listed as out. […]

The Sacramento Kings (18-19) will open their three-game east coast road trip against the Boston Celtics (27-10) on Friday night. The team has listed star guard De’Aaron Fox as questionable with a right glute contusion in the latest injury report. Fox has missed the Kings’ last two games, including a thrilling 123-118 double-overtime victory against […]

Jimmy Butler’s decision that he no longer wants to play for the Miami Heat has not changed a whole lot regarding the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline. While several teams have contacted the Heat about possibly trading for Butler, no real traction on a potential deal has formed. The six-time All-Star has hit rock bottom […]

Trade season is upon the NBA world. The Philadelphia 76ers’ lackluster record makes it hard to determine how big of a swing they want to take, though it seems likely that Daryl Morey will still pursue avenues to bolster his roster. The Sixers rank near the bottom of the league in three-point percentage and assists, […]

NBA 2K25 Season 4 arrived this week, with new MyTEAM and MyCAREER rewards for all players to potentially earn. A brand new season also means a brand new Pro Pass, which players can buy it to unlock even more content. Overall, the game features 80 total free rewards, 40 for MyCAREER, and 40 for MyTEAM. […]

The New York Knicks will host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night at Madison Square Garden. Karl-Anthony Towns and Miles McBride are questionable on the team’s injury report. Towns is dealing with Patellar Tendonopathy in his right knee, while McBride has a left hamstring strain. Here’s everything we know about both players’ injuries and […]

The Denver Nuggets (21-15) are preparing to wrap up their three-game homestand with a matchup against the Brooklyn Nets (13-24) on Friday night. However, the availability of star center Nikola Jokic remains uncertain. The Nuggets listed Jokic as questionable with an undisclosed illness, which has kept him out of their last two games, including Wednesday’s […]

As the drama between Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat lingers, the star might have thrown shade at team president Pat Riley for the way he’s been treated. While people within the basketball world predicting what comes next from the Butler-Heat situation, the 35-year-old could have amplified it with his post on social media. He […]

They say height is might in basketball, but to Abiodun Adegoke, it’s the exact opposite. What most people thought would be his biggest strength turned out to be his weakness. Standing 7-foot-11 and weighing 250 pounds, Adegoke, AKA “Big Naija,” holds the title as the tallest player to play any level of organized basketball, beating […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks have earned two consecutive victories despite Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving’s injury absences. Jaden Hardy led the Mavs to a 117-111 win on Thursday against the Portland Trail Blazers, as the Mavericks guard scored 25 points. Hardy’s effort was especially important, as Klay Thompson scored only three points against the […]

Dillon Brooks is a competitor, and there’s no other way around it. The Houston Rockets guard has set the tone with whoever he’s playing, and he doesn’t back down to anyone. That may also lead to him getting technicals, which is what happened against his former team, the Memphis Grizzlies. This time, he didn’t get […]

After the Miami Heat lost by 36 points to the Utah Jazz back on Jan. 4, they redeemed themselves four days later by going onto their home floor and beating them, 97-92, on Thursday night. Despite the constant drama between the Heat and Jimmy Butler, the team got their second straight win which was highlighted […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 117-111 on Thursday night. The win represented a second consecutive victory for Dallas. Following the game, Dereck Lively II took some time to explain an element of his game that has improved in his second season. Lively finished Thursday’s game with a 21-point, 16-rebound double-double. […]

Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors snapped their two-game skid in a 107-104 win against Ron Holland and the Detroit Pistons. After Green admitted fault in the Warriors losing their ‘soul’ after a 129-99 blowout loss to the Sacramento Kings, Golden State bounced back against the Pistons after Draymond and Holland got into it […]

There are moments in sports that some people won’t forget, and they will either be good or bad. Stephen Curry has had some moments that people have cheered for, while others have scared some as well. Years ago, Curry sprained his MCL after guarding Trevor Ariza, and the picture looks like he’s doing a split. […]

The Brooklyn Nets will receive reinforcements for the start of a six-game West Coast swing. After missing the team’s last three games due to calf soreness and lower back injury management, Ben Simmons will return to the lineup against the Denver Nuggets on Friday. With D’Angelo Russell (left shin contusion) and Cam Thomas (left hamstring […]

The NBA world is starting to take notice of the breakout stardom of Detroit Pistons point guard Cade Cunningham. Detroit came up short against the Golden State Warriors, losing 107-104 at Little Caesars Arena. Cunningham led all scorers with 32 points and flirted with a triple-double by dishing eight assists and grabbing six rebounds. The […]

The Milwaukee Bucks will head to Central Florida on Friday to face the Orlando Magic. It will be an Eastern Conference showdown at Amway Center as we continue our NBA odds series and make a Bucks-Magic prediction and pick. The Bucks lead the head-to-head series 74-55. Also, the Bucks defeated the Magic 114-109 on December […]

As the Atlanta Hawks make their way through the unpredictable landscape of the 2024-25 NBA season, trade rumors are beginning to heat up. Despite sitting with a respectable 19-19 record, there’s a growing belief that the current roster may lack the firepower necessary to truly challenge in the Eastern Conference. For the Hawks to truly […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers hold the top position in the Eastern Conference with a 32-4 record. Because of their fine performance, the Cavs are undoubtedly the hottest team in the NBA. Furthermore, it’s a no-brainer basketball-wise to keep the same roster heading into the playoffs. With the NBA trade deadline approaching, the Cavs have the option […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder will head to Manhattan to face the New York Knicks. It’s a showdown at Madison Square Garden as we continue our NBA odds series and make a Thunder-Knicks prediction and pick. The Thunder lead the head-to-head series 74-68. Additionally, the Thunder defeated the Knicks 117-107 last week at home. The Thunder are […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will play the New Orleans Pelicans for the first time this season in a Friday night showdown at the Wells Fargo Center. Joel Embiid remains sidelined for the Sixers, though the team’s other veteran star aims to return from injury very soon. Is Paul George playing tonight vs. the Pelicans? The veteran […]

The Washington Wizards hit the road to take on the Chicago Bulls Friday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a Wizards-Bulls prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Wizards-Bulls NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Wizards-Bulls Odds Washington Wizards: +11.5 […]

The Sacramento Kings travel across the country to take on the Boston Celtics Friday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Kings-Celtics prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Kings-Celtics NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Kings-Celtics Odds Sacramento Kings: […]

As the 2024-25 NBA season progresses, the Chicago Bulls find themselves at a critical juncture. With a 17-20 record, they remain stuck in the middle of the pack. They seem unable to break into the top tier of the league. Despite the occasional standout performances from stars like Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic, the Bulls […]

The Indiana Pacers are navigating an exciting yet unpredictable 2024-25 season. They have increasing optimism about their future. Holding a 20-18 record, they find themselves firmly in the mix for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. However, as the season progresses, the Pacers face the delicate task of balancing immediate competitiveness with long-term growth. […]

As the Charlotte Hornets’ 2024-25 NBA season nears its midpoint, trade rumors are beginning to swirl around the struggling franchise. With an 8-27 record, the Hornets find themselves once again at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings. Their underwhelming performance, particularly on the defensive side of the ball, has left many wondering if a […]

It looks like Drew McIntyre is not done with Sami Zayn after their WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event match, as the Scottish Warrior joked about his rival taking part in a fight between New York Knicks and Toronto Raptors fans. A video has gone viral of two fans fighting during the Knicks and Raptors game […]

The Golden State Warriors have encountered an unexpected slump after opening the season with a strong 12-3 record. Currently at 18-18 and barely holding onto a play-in berth, the team is navigating unfamiliar challenges. After a difficult loss to the Miami Heat, despite Stephen Curry’s excellent showing, Warriors forward Draymond Green seemed his usual outspoken […]

Following the first DNP for Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic this season, it’s stirring up more conversations surrounding a trade. For the first time since being in Phoenix, he underwent a major change. The Suns benched Nurkic amid a dry spell for the team. However, after not logging a single minute against the Atlanta Hawks, […]

The Miami Heat are enduring their most challenging season in the past five years, following Jimmy Butler’s public trade request. Butler’s relationship with Heat President Pat Riley has soured, with Riley taking several jabs at Butler in recent months. Riley joined Dan Le Batard on his show, where the host candidly asked him about Heat […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Portland Trail Blazers by a final score of 117-111 on Thursday night. Dallas received contributions from a number of players on the roster. However, rather surprisingly, Klay Thompson was extremely quiet. With Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving out due to injuries, many fans expected Thompson to step up […]

Star guard Anthony Edwards stole the show in the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 104-89 win over the Orlando Magic on Thursday night. Edwards’ top highlight was a monster dunk over Magic guard Anthony Black. While the dunk broke the internet, Edwards does not believe it counted because Black – despite his 6-foot-7 frame – is a fellow […]