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Fresh off of capturing championship banner no. 18, the Boston Celtics are looking like the team to beat in the 2024-2025 season once again. The defending champions are currently second in the Eastern Conference, posting a solid 20-5 win-loss record. With the Celtics basically running back their roster, it doesn’t come as a surprise that […]

Doc Rivers and the Milwaukee Bucks claimed the second-ever Emirates NBA Cup title with a commanding 97-81 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Las Vegas, becoming the first Eastern Conference team to secure the trophy. Despite the win, the Bucks skipped the traditional champagne celebration in the locker room. Instead, they kept the festivities […]

The consensus is that winning the NBA Cup can provide a critical confidence boost for a young team that is trying to establish itself as a true juggernaut. But one also cannot underestimate the value of falling just short in the NBA Cup. Although the Oklahoma City Thunder lost to the Milwaukee Bucks in Tuesday’s […]

In the NBA, in-arena entertainment is usually meant to be lighthearted and easy to forget. However, on Monday, the Charlotte Hornets appeared to stray from this standard. During their 121-108 defeat to the Philadelphia 76ers, reports surfaced that they handed a PS5 to a child during a skit, only to reclaim it once the cameras […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo likes to keep his personal life private, but Milwaukee Bucks fans are well aware of how much the 30-year-old superstar values his family. He has used his elite standing within the sports world to help those who matter most to him, including his brothers. After leading the Bucks to a 97-81 win over […]

The Milwaukee Bucks (14-11) continued their resurgence on Tuesday night in Las Vegas, vanquishing the young Oklahoma City Thunder (20-5) to capture the 2024 NBA Cup. Giannis Antetokounmpo notched a triple-double of 26 points, 19 rebounds and 10 assists on his way to tournament MVP honors, but it was the champions’ defense that especially made […]

It’s only a matter of time before the Washington Wizards become active once again on the trade market. Their team is going nowhere fast, and they still have a few veterans that could net them some quality assets moving forward amid their pivot to a youth movement. And perhaps Jordan Poole could find himself on […]

The Milwaukee Bucks became the champions of the second annual NBA Cup on Tuesday night, knocking off the Oklahoma City Thunder in the championship game 97-81. With the win, each Bucks player gets a $500,000 bonus, which is a huge chunk of money for some of the younger players and guys at the end of […]

The Golden State Warriors made a pre-emptive move even before the loosening of trade restrictions on December 15, swinging a deal with the Brooklyn Nets for Dennis Schroder by utilizing the injured De’Anthony Melton and his expiring contract in the trade. Schroder is expected to give the Warriors an additional scoring punch while providing some […]

It has been clear for some time now that the Denver Nuggets need to make a trade or two to improve their depth. Their bench has been quite the big weak spot for them all season long — the result of two offseasons in a row in which they’ve decided not to keep crucial pieces […]

The Milwaukee Bucks may have endured a nightmare start to the 2024-25 season, but they have righted the ship since. And on Tuesday night, the Bucks’ efforts were validated with a dominant 97-81 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in the final of the NBA Cup — giving them a piece of silverware that should […]

The Milwaukee Bucks were playing for a healthy bonus on Tuesday night in the NBA Cup championship game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. After a very poor start to the season, the Bucks have turned things around quickly to become one of the most dangerous teams in the Eastern Conference. The Bucks rolled through their […]

Now that the Brooklyn Nets have traded away Dennis Schroder, one of their best players to begin the 2024-25 season, it appears as though the entire roster, except for perhaps Cam Thomas, will be made available on the trade market. Cam Johnson and Dorian Finney-Smith, in particular, have been drawing plenty of interest on the […]

Everything seems to be falling into place for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the OKC Thunder this season. With the end of the year fast approaching, the Thunder (20-5) are leading the Western Conference standings. Oklahoma City appears to have all the pieces needed to capture their first championship in franchise history, and ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith […]

The 2024 Denver Nuggets have been rather disappointing versus expectations, right? Now, sure, they aren’t the Philadelphia 76ers or some other poor squad that can’t seem to find a win despite adding incredible talent to their roster over the offseason, but after saying goodbye to Kardavious Caldwell-Pope during the offseason, the Nuggets have been treading […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo, in his own words, is hoping to add to his legacy by winning the 2024 NBA Cup. No matter how the title game versus the Oklahoma City Thunder shakes out, he will have the opportunity to share in more hoops glory with the Milwaukee Bucks. Although few people expect the former Finals MVP […]

De’Aaron Fox, whose contract with the Sacramento Kings runs through the 2025-26 season, joined Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green on the newest episode of The Draymond Green Podcast this week. Fox’s future has been a focal point this season, with the soon-to-be 27-year-old aiming to qualify for a supermax extension this summer. However, he […]

Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler are playing Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau in The Showdown. The made-for-tv event pits the two PGA Tour players against the two LIV Golfers for $10 million in cryptocurrency. A mainstay of events like The Showdown is Charles Barkley, the Basketball Hall of Famer who is an avid golfer. McIlroy […]

After a disastrous start to the 2024-25 season, the Milwaukee Bucks have turned things around quickly. Now, just a few weeks after sitting in the basement of the Eastern Conference, the Bucks find themselves playing some of the best basketball in the NBA and battling for an NBA Cup championship on Tuesday night in Las […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Sacramento Kings on Thursday.  It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Lakers-Kings prediction and pick. The upcoming matchup on Thursday, December 19, 2024, between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Sacramento Kings promises to be a […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday.  It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Nuggets-Trail Blazers prediction and pick. The upcoming matchup on December 19, 2024, features the Denver Nuggets visiting the Portland Trail Blazers at the Moda Center. […]

Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray has had a slow start to his season. After signing a massive four-year, $208M contract extension in the offseason, Murray has yet to truly prove to the Nuggets he is worth the money. Murray has also been battling various injuries that have slowed him down. In fact, against the Sacramento […]

The NBA Cup championship game is set to commence Tuesday night, but the Phoenix Suns won’t be a part of it. Luckily, Kevin Durant will be enjoying the game from his comfort. Following Tuesday’s practice, Durant was asked by Connor Moreno of Burn City Sports if he’s excited about the title game. “I am. The […]

Over the last few seasons, the NBA Cup has served its purpose to juice up the beginning of the regular season. between the multicolored courts, the point differential tiebreakers, and the high-stakes feel of the knockout stage games, fans and players alike have bought into the new in-season tournament format. On Tuesday night, the Oklahoma […]

The NBA Cup is behind us as the Atlanta Hawks and San Antonio Spurs meet in a rare battle down in Texas. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Hawks-Spurs prediction and pick. The last two games the Hawks played in were for the NBA Cup playoffs. Atlanta took down the New […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the New York Knicks and the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday.  It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Knicks-Timberwolves prediction and pick. The New York Knicks (16-10) visit the Minnesota Timberwolves (14-11) on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at Target Center in a clash […]

The Milwaukee Bucks and Oklahoma City Thunder will go head-to-head in the NBA Cup Finals on Tuesday night in Las Vegas. It projects to be a competitive affair, but Milwaukee has multiple injury concerns to monitor. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard are among the Bucks dealing with injuries heading into Tuesday’s game. Lillard is listed […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Indiana Pacers and the Phoenix Suns on Thursday.  It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Pacers-Suns prediction and pick. The upcoming matchup between the Indiana Pacers and Phoenix Suns on Thursday, December 19, promises to be an intriguing clash. The Suns […]

The Atlanta Hawks have Trae Young, Jalen Johnson, Zaccharie Risacher, and Dyson Daniels on their roster. After extending Johnson this past offseason, all four players are signed at least through the 2025-26 campaign. That qualifies them as a core in my books. The talented group of four is generally unproven but has shown clear potential. […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday.  It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Clippers-Mavericks prediction and pick. Thursday’s matchup between the Dallas Mavericks (15-12) and Los Angeles Clippers (17-9) promises to be a thrilling clash at the American […]

The Houston Rockets have made headlines recently for their cycling through the trade rumor mill as well as their recent appearance in Las Vegas for the NBA Cup, in which they lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Rockets have been arguably the league’s biggest surprise this year, currently tied for third place in the […]

Update: Khris Middleton has been downgraded to out for the NBA Cup title game, according to ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel. As the Milwaukee Bucks prepare to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Cup title game, the status of star wing Khris Middleton has taken a turn for the worse, going from questionable to […]

The Bulls visit the Celtics on Thursday! The Bulls won their last game but have struggled to find consistency this year. The Celtics have won five of their last six games and have been among the best teams in the NBA. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Bulls-Celtics prediction and pick. […]

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant did not hold back when sharing his thoughts on the NBA’s newly announced All-Star Game format, calling the changes “terrible” and advocating for a return to tradition. “I hate it. Absolutely hate it. Terrible. All-Star Game’s format changing, all the formats, is terrible in my opinion,” Durant told Gerald Bourguet […]

There are a number of ways to help your team win in basketball. Usually, this is by being a talented scorer, by being a high-level defender, or by getting your teammates involved. However,  number of NBA players throughout history have taken a different approach to helping their team win. These players do little things, and […]

The Raptors host the Nets on Thursday! These two teams have struggled entering this matchup. The Nets have lost three straight, while the Raptors have lost four. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Nets-Raptors prediction and pick. The Nets have struggled this year. They are 10-16 and have lost three and […]

In their first meeting, this season against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks, Jalen Williams, and the Oklahoma City Thunder will face off in the NBA Cup final in Las Vegas. The Thunder and Bucks’ unofficial 83rd game of 2024-25 should be competitive between the two hottest teams from their respective conferences. During Williams’ media […]

The Charlotte Hornets head to the nation’s capital to take on the Washington Wizards. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Hornets-Wizards prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Hornets-Wizards NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Hornets-Wizards Odds Charlotte Hornets: -3.5 […]

Former NBA player Lou Williams weighed in on the criticism surrounding three-time MVP Nikola Jokic during a segment on FanDuel’s Run It Back. Jokic, the centerpiece of the Denver Nuggets, continues to draw both praise and scrutiny as he remains a frontrunner for a fourth MVP award. Despite his dominance on the court, some critique […]