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LOS ANGELES – Throughout the 2024-25 season, Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick has often spoke about building a team identity and raising the standard. In recent games, results were disappointing against the Los Angeles Clippers, but much smoother against the Boston Celtics. Both of those teams are among the best defensive teams in […]

Since LeBron James and Anthony Davis teamed up in Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Lakers have been consistent favorites to win it all. They did so in 2020 inside the bubble but have yet to replicate it since then. To make matters worse, James isn’t getting any younger, as his career is nearing an end. […]

LOS ANGELES – With the NBA trade deadline rapidly approaching, the Los Angeles Lakers are going to be a team to keep an eye on. With both LeBron James and Anthony Davis reportedly putting pressure on the organization to make a trade or two, Lakers head coach JJ Redick was asked about that, along with […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will face the Golden State Warriors on Saturday in San Francisco. It will be a Pacific Division showdown at Oracle Arena as we continue our NBA odds series and make a Lakers-Warriors prediction and pick. The Lakers lead the head-to-head series 263-176. However, the Lakers and Warriors have split the last 1o […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (16-27) started a back-to-back with a home matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers (36-8). The Sixers ran neck-and-neck with one of the best teams in basketball, snapping a seven-game skid by a final score of 132-129. While Joel Embiid, Caleb Martin and several other players remained sidelined, so too did Cavs starters Evan […]

It’s been an incredible year for Lonzo Ball of the Chicago Bulls, LaMelo Ball of the Charlotte Hornets, and newly-famous artist LiAngelo Ball. The Bulls just wrapped up a stretch that saw them play five games in seven days, with travel to the West Coast for a three-game road trip against the Portland Trail Blazers, […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Chicago Bulls on Saturday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a 76ers -Bulls prediction and pick. In a Saturday night showdown at the United Center, the Philadelphia 76ers take on the Chicago Bulls in a crucial Eastern Conference […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Sacramento Kings and the New York Knicks on Saturday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Kings-Knicks prediction and pick. In a highly anticipated Saturday night clash at Madison Square Garden, the Sacramento Kings visit the New York Knicks for a […]

NBA legend Paul Pierce still has eyes on events going on in the league, recently making a trade proposal that sees Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant return to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Pierce collaborated with former teammate Kevin Garnett on their latest episode of the Ticket and the Truth podcast. He explained to Garnett why […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Toronto Raptors and the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Raptors-Hawks prediction and pick. The Toronto Raptors (12-32) visit the Atlanta Hawks (22-22) for a quick rematch after their intense 122-119 battle on Thursday. With both […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Detroit Pistons and the Orlando Magic on Saturday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Pistons-Magic prediction and pick. The Orlando Magic aim to snap their five-game losing streak when they host the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night. Despite both teams […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have not fielded a healthy roster all season, but they took a step closer towards being whole with their upcoming game this weekend against the Golden State Warriors. Jarred Vanderbilt, who has not made his season debut yet due to injury recovery, was noticeably absent from the Lakers’ injury report, as […]

We got the NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 20 Answers to help players earn some free VC this weekend. For those new to the series, NBA 2KTV is a weekly in-game program hosted by Alexis Morgan and Chris Manning. Overall, the show features a wide variety of content from interviews with real players and developers, fan […]

Two iconic NBA stars and locks for the first-ballot Hall of Fame are dominating jersey sales early in the 2024-25 season. Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry claims the top spot, with Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James close behind in second place. The NBA's top-selling jerseys list… based on https://t.co/I0ypSvyXUQ sales from the first […]

Tyronn Lue’s Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Washington Wizards on Thursday night, with James Harden recording a triple-double in the victory. For Harden, it was the 79th triple-double of his NBA career that has now spanned 16 years and 1,113 regular season games. James Harden triple-double gets hilarious take from Tyronn Lue The Clippers bounced […]

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick in the NBA as we head towards the Eastern Conference for the continuation of this season series. The Miami Heat (21-22) will visit the Brooklyn Nets (14-31) as the home team looks to even the season series at 1-1. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series […]

The Los Angeles Lakers understand that LeBron James is getting closer to retirement, and star big man Anthony Davis revealed they are preparing for life without him. Davis featured in an exclusive one-on-one interview with ESPN’s Shams Charania that was uploaded to YouTube on Friday. They discussed multiple topics such as the Lakers’ response to […]

Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies will play the New Orleans Pelicans in a Friday night affair. Morant, though, is listed on the injury report. Morant is dealing with an illness, according to the NBA injury report. The Grizzlies most recently defeated the Charlotte Hornets 132-120, a game in which Morant was able to play […]

The Denver Nuggets will battle the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday at the Target Center. It will be a Western Conference Semifinals rematch as we continue our NBA odds series and make a Nuggets-Timberwolves prediction and pick. The Nuggets lead the head-to-head series 89-57. However, the Wolves are 6-4 in the past 10 regular-season games against […]

Norman Powell’s stellar season with the Los Angeles Clippers has earned him significant recognition, including a ringing endorsement for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game from former teammate and ex-NBA player Danny Green. During a recent appearance on NBA Today, Powell was asked by host Malika Andrews if he ever doubted his ability to perform consistently […]

The Charlotte Hornets are set to host the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night. Charlotte has a number of players on the injury report, though, including LaMelo Ball. Ball is dealing with a right wrist sprain. The Hornets and Trail Blazers have both struggled this season, but having Ball on the floor would certainly give […]

The Brooklyn Nets will host the Miami Heat on Saturday at Barclays Center. Ben Simmons and D’Angelo Russell are questionable on the team’s injury report. Simmons is dealing with an illness, while Russell is listed due to personal reasons. Here’s everything we know about both players’ statuses vs. the Heat. *Watch NBA games LIVE with […]

The Philadelphia 76ers find themselves at a crossroads as the February 6 trade deadline looms, with mounting injuries and a disappointing season record prompting speculation about their approach to the market. Joel Embiid, the former MVP and cornerstone of the franchise, has played just 13 games this season and is currently sidelined with left knee […]

As the Miami Heat still deal with trade talks involving Jimmy Butler, they also had to succumb to losing on the Milwaukee Bucks’ home floor disappointingly, 125-96. The Heat lost to a Bucks team that arrived via plane on that same day hours before tip-off as they were coming from New Orleans which has been […]

If the Golden State Warriors are going to right the ship anytime soon, it will have to be without Jonathan Kuminga. The fourth-year forward is still nursing the ankle injury he suffered against the Grizzlies on Jan. 5 and is not close to making a return. Three weeks after leaving the Chase Center on crutches, […]

As the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Miami Heat on Thursday night, 125-96, it came after some unclarity if they would even make the game due to inclement weather coming out of New Orleans. While the Bucks are rumored to be in trade talks with the Heat, the team on the court went through many hurdles […]

As the trade deadline approaches, contending teams are trying to find a way to get better to improve their chances of making a deep run in the playoffs. With the New Orleans Pelicans having a lackluster year due to injuries, they could be a team looking to be in sell mode with some of their […]

Washington Wizards guard Malcolm Brogdon admitted on Media Day in September that his time in D.C. may not last long, and that prediction looks to be true based on ClutchPoints’ latest intel. The Wizards will likely buy out the veteran’s contract if they don’t trade him before the Feb. 6 deadline, via NBA insider Brett […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard Ben Simmons revealed he considered retiring last summer following a second straight season cut short by back injuries. “There were times, last summer, when I was like, ‘I don’t know if I can do this. I might have to stop playing,’” Simmons said on the Young Man and the Three podcast. “I […]

As the Chicago Bulls have been in trade rumors since the season started, there are several players that teams are calling for. Lonzo Ball is one of those players, as he’s been able to return to the court this season and give the Bulls good minutes. Contending teams may want to use Ball’s services, but […]

Before the Oklahoma City Thunder faced the Dallas Mavericks, head coach Mark Daigneault spoke to his All-Star guard, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s approach to leading his team while ascending to NBA stardom. For Daigneault, Gilgeous-Alexander’s demeanor and impact on Thunder teammates, coupled with his star talent, makes him an effective leader. Daigneault discussed how impressed he is with how […]

As the NBA trade deadline looms, the New Orleans Pelicans find themselves in an uncomfortable position. The team, which appeared poised to make noise in a competitive Western Conference in the offseason, has found themselves slammed with injury issues that have derailed the season and have them firmly outside of the NBA playoff picture. New […]

Jimmy Butler’s absence from the Miami Heat lineup has stirred up intense debates, especially on Inside the NBA. The latest controversy stems from Butler’s suspension after he missed a team flight, leaving his team shorthanded for a road trip. On Thursday night, Shaquille O’Neal and his co-hosts dove into a fiery exchange about the star […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named an All-Star starter for the second consecutive season. The NBA announced the All-Star Game starters after Gilgeous-Alexander scored a career-high 54 points in a 123-114 win against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday. Shai led all Western Conference guards in voting. After the Thunder’s 121-115 loss […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves provided a Donte DiVincenzo injury update on Friday. “While seeking a second opinion, DiVincenzo was evaluated by Dr. J. Chris Coetzee at Twin Cities Orthopedics for a stress fluoroscopy of the left great toe per the recommendation of Dr. Richard Ferkel at Southern California Orthopedic Institute and Dr. Robert Anderson at OrthoCarolina,” […]

The Pacers are playing very well in this matchup, while the Spurs have struggled more to enter Victor Wembanyama’s homecoming. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Pacers-Spurs prediction and pick. The Pacers have been playing well this season but lost their last game against the Spurs, also in Paris. Their record […]

The injury-plagued Cleveland Cavaliers are wrapping up a two-game road trip as they head to the City of Brotherly Love to take on the Philadelphia 76ers. Last time out, the Cavs lost to the Houston Rockets 109-108 but were within striking distance of victory after Cleveland’s suffocating zone-based defense. The 76ers, meanwhile, lost to the […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis is one of the best defensive players in the NBA. Davis has surprisingly never earned a Defensive Player of the Year Award, though. Could that change this season? It is possible, but San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama will offer difficult competition. Davis, who has enjoyed a big season […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly pursuing Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic ahead of the NBA trade deadline, with league sources informing NBA insider Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints that the Lakers “highly” prioritize acquiring Vucevic as one of their top targets. “[I]t would not be crazy to call Vucevic one of Los Angeles’ top targets […]