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The Los Angeles Lakers could ill-afford an injury to another one of their star players, especially when LeBron James only just made his return to the lineup after an eight-day absence from the team as he dealt with some wear and tear. But on Sunday, during the Lakers’ 116-110 win over the Memphis Grizzlies, they […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — The cold, dreary weather of winter has provided an appropriate backdrop for the Philadelphia 76ers. The latest bad breaks in their snowballing misfortune are the new injuries to Joel Embiid (sinus fracture) and Jared McCain (left knee meniscus tear). Very little has gone right for them this season — and the few […]

To start the month of December, it looked as though Father Time was catching up to LeBron James, as unlikely as that may seem to be. James endured a brutal stretch in which fans were alleging that he was “washed”, although he did pick it up, culminating in a 39-point triple-double back on December 6 […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will begin a home-and-home with the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night at Spectrum Center. They continue to deal with injury problems and will be shorthanded in their next game, missing two of their best players. Is Joel Embiid playing tonight vs. the Hornets?  Despite a speck of hope that he could play, […]

Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks set an NBA record with Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors by combining for 48 three-pointers in a 143-133 Dallas victory in San Francisco. UNREAL 🤯 The most combined 3-pointers in a game EVER ‼️ pic.twitter.com/R9VrYTh5gy — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) December 16, 2024 The previous record of 44 threes, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have beaten the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday, 116-110, thanks partly to the returning LeBron James and an explosive 40-point performance from Anthony Davis. Moreover, this much-needed win came on the heels of a 4-6 record in the last ten games, their losses including two straight blowouts to the Nuggets and Wolves […]

Luka Doncic recorded his 80th career triple-double, leading the Dallas Mavericks to a 143-133 victory over Steve Kerr and the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night. “The issue was Luka Doncic,” said the Warriors head coach in his post game press conference. “I think they made their first nine shots, and the key element was […]

Since the offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers have stood pat as their rivals have upgraded their rosters. For instance, the Golden State Warriors acquired former Laker Dennis Schroder on Sunday to boost their defense at the guard position and help take some of the scoring load off Stephen Curry. While LA has enough scorers around […]

PJ Washington has been quite the perfect addition for the Dallas Mavericks. Washington relishes in doing all the dirty work, all the while doing his part in getting underneath the skin of the opposition. And on Sunday night, with the Mavericks having wrapped up a 143-133 win over the Golden State Warriors, Washington was back […]

Dennis Schroder was off to a career-best start for the Brooklyn Nets. With the rebuilding squad exceeding expectations during a presumed tanking season, the veteran point guard effectively played himself off the roster. Brooklyn finalized a trade sending Schroder to the Golden State Warriors for a pair of second-round picks. The move was an admission […]

The Phoenix Suns secured their second consecutive win, this time against the Portland Trail Blazers. Tyus Jones and Devin Booker were at the forefront of it for Phoenix in that contest. Although Booker posted 28 points, it was Jones who stole the show. He had 19 points on 8-9 shooting and knocked down all three […]

November 11, 2024 was quite the emotional day for Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson. It was the first time that he visited the Golden State Warriors’ home grounds of Chase Center as a member of the opposing team, and in his return, the Warriors faithful showered him with so much cheer that’s befitting of a […]

From the opening tip of the Golden State Warriors’ Sunday night battle against the Dallas Mavericks, it was apparent that it was going to be a high-scoring affair. The first half saw offensive explosions from both teams, with the two entering the break having combined for 155 points. In the end, the Warriors’ offensive onslaught […]

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young caused a bit of a fuss last Wednesday when he rolled some imaginary dice right on the New York Knicks’ center-court logo at Madison Square Garden after sealing a 108-100 win to book their trip to Las Vegas for the semifinals of the NBA Cup. When asked about Young’s celebration, […]

The Utah Jazz head to SoCal to take on the Los Angeles Clippers Monday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Jazz-Clippers prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Jazz-Clippers NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Jazz-Clippers Odds Utah Jazz: […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis left the game against the Memphis Grizzlies in the third quarter with an apparent shoulder injury, according to ClutchPoints’ David Mendez-Yapkowitz. Davis was clutching his shoulder after running after a loose ball with just under six minutes left in the third quarter. He stayed in the game initially, but […]

Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka’s reason for turning down a reunion with star point guard James Harden has just been revealed. Two seasons after three straight years as one of the worst teams in the NBA, the Rockets are back near the top of the Western Conference. Houston is currently the No. 3 seed […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers head to New York to take on the Brooklyn Nets Monday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Cavaliers-Nets prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Cavaliers-Nets NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Cavaliers-Nets Odds Cleveland Cavaliers: […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are on the road to take on the Charlotte Hornets Monday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a 76ers-Hornets prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the 76ers-Hornets NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: 76ers-Hornets Odds Philadelphia 76ers: […]

LOS ANGELES – Before becoming head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, JJ Redick played 15 seasons in the NBA. He felt like that was a long time, which makes him even more in awe of LeBron James’ current longevity as the Lakers’ star is in the midst of his 22 season in the league. […]

The Golden State Warriors traded for Dennis Schroder from the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday, in exchange for the injured De’Anthony Melton (ACL) along with three unprotected second-round draft picks and two-way guard Reece Beekman. With the trade, the Warriors have landed a tenacious defensive pest who can take some of the scoring load off Stephen […]

New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau gave an eye-opening response to a concerning ESPN report about Mitchell Robinson’s injury timeline. According to Senior NBA Insider Shams Charania, New York’s starting center is unlikely to get cleared until, at the earliest, late January. Originally, Robinson was slated to return from left ankle surgery in late December or […]

We’re back once again with a betting prediction and pick in the NBA as we head to the Western Conference for this upcoming tilt. The Denver Nuggets (13-10) will take on the Sacramento Kings (13-13) in the first meeting of the season between these two squads. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a […]

We’re back for another betting prediction and pick in the NBA as we turn our attention towards this next matchup in the Eastern Conference. The Chicago Bulls (11-15) will visit the Toronto Raptors (7-19) as the two squads meet for the first time this season. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Bulls-Raptors prediction […]

The Toronto Raptors have received an encouraging update to star power forward Scottie Barnes. The 2024 All-Star has been out since spraining his ankle against the New York Knicks. Bruce Brown and Immanuel Quickley are also inching back to their returns, as they have only played three games combined this season. The Raptors are currently […]

Less than a week after – and in their first outing since – Victor Wembanyama hit a last-minute three-pointer to win a game, the San Antonio Spurs turned to their generational talent late in Friday’s game at the Portland Trail Blazers. Again, he delivered. “I came to the bench when it was a tied game […]

LAS VEGAS, NV — The Milwaukee Bucks and Oklahoma City Thunder are gearing up for an NBA Cup Finals that will feature superstars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading their teams for a chance at $500,000. What every player does with the winnings is up to them, but Isaiah Hartenstein already has plans for it. […]

Could Paul Reed find his way back to the Philadelphia 76ers? After getting waived by the Sixers this past offseason, he was claimed by the Detroit Pistons and started the season in the Motor City. But he was recently waived by Detroit in a move that opens up some salary flexibility. The 25-year-old center played […]

On Saturday, the Golden State Warriors made a huge move by trading De’Anthony Melton and draft capital to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for point guard Dennis Schroder. The move signaled that the Warriors’ front office is committed to maximizing the twilight years of Stephen Curry’s career and recognize the clear lack of playmaking around […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are mired in a frustrating season, and the team is open to trade offers to rebuild. New Orleans is rumored to have every player available for a possible deal except three, per The Stein Line Substack account. Those three players expected to stay in the Big Easy are Herb Jones, Yves […]

After beating the Houston Rockets 111-96 in the NBA Cup semifinals, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander talked about going one-on-one with Dillon Brooks. The Canada men’s basketball team teammates are friends off the court, and after head coach Mark Daigneault set the stage for the final, Gilgeous-Alexander talked about his battle against Brooks and […]

On Saturday afternoon, the Brooklyn Nets shook up the NBA world by trading point guard Dennis Schroder to the Golden State Warriors in exchange for De’Anthony Melton and draft capital. The move was a clear signal to the rest of the league that Brooklyn has no intentions of trying to compete for anything this year […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have turned their season around and have now reached the final of the NBA Cup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Bucks picked up a hard-fought win against one of the hottest teams in the league, the Atlanta Hawks, with a 110-102 victory on Saturday in Las Vegas. Before the first semifinal […]

On Sunday evening, the Phoenix Suns will host the Portland Trail Blazers. Bradley Beal is on the injury report for this contest, currently listed as questionable with right knee swelling. Here’s everything we know about Beal’s injury and his playing status vs the Blazers. *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (Get Access | Save $30)* […]

On Saturday afternoon, the Milwaukee Bucks officially punched their ticket to the final round of the Emirates NBA Cup tournament with a thrilling win over the Atlanta Hawks in Las Vegas, Nevada. Giannis Antetokounmpo was far and away the best player on the court during the matchup, making huge plays on both ends of the […]

On Sunday evening, the Golden State Warriors will host the Dallas Mavericks. Stephen Curry is on the injury report for this matchup, currently listed as questionable with right cervical facet inflammation. Joining Curry on the Warriors’ injury report is Andrew Wiggins, who is also questionable with right adductor tightness. Here’s everything we know about Stephen […]

On Saturday, the Golden State Warriors made one of the first major trades of the 2024-25 NBA season by acquiring Dennis Schroder from the Brooklyn Nets, as reported by Shams Charania of ESPN. Many were surprised at the relatively cheap price that it took the Warriors to get Schroder, as they only had to give […]

With the 2024-2025 NBA trade deadline less than two months away, the Chicago Bulls are a team to monitor in the East. The Bulls own an 11-15 record through their first 26 games and are reportedly considering a trade for center Nikola Vucevic. While the Bulls are open to moving Vucevic, they are only looking […]

The Los Angeles Lakers host the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday evening. LeBron James is currently listed as questionable for the matchup due to left foot injury management. Joining James on the injury report is Anthony Davis, who is listed as probable with left plantar fasciitis. Here’s everything we know about LeBron James’ injury and his […]