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It’s a testament to the Memphis Grizzlies’ depth and resolve that they managed to pull out a 115-110 win over the Sacramento Kings despite witnessing Ja Morant get himself ejected with 6:49 remaining in the fourth quarter with an animated protest to a foul call against him. Morant was whistled for a shooting foul on […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are in the Bay Area to take on the Golden State Warriors Friday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Timberwolves-Warriors prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Timberwolves-Warriors NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Timberwolves-Warriors Odds […]

Denver Nuggets star and three-time MVP Nikola Jokic has proven once again why he is the best basketball player in the world, overtaking Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson on the NBA’s all-time triple-double list. In Thursday’s loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Jokic scored 27 points, grabbed 20 rebounds, and dished 11 assists. With this […]

In 2025, the NBA will be returning to Mainland China for two preseason games between the Brooklyn Nets and the Phoenix Suns, as revealed by Shams Charania of ESPN. By the time the Nets and Suns tip off their preseason game in October 2025, it will be six years since the NBA last played a […]

We’re back to continue our betting predictions and picks for Friday’s NBA slate as we head to the Western Conference for this divisional matchup. The Utah Jazz (4-17) will take on the Portland Trail Blazers (8-14) as the two squads meet for the first time this season. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a […]

Payton Pritchard has been a huge part of the Boston Celtics’ success thus far in the 2024-25 season. He’s averaging 16.5 points per game while coming off the bench for most of his games, emerging as one of the favorites to win the coveted Sixth Man of the Year award. However, Pritchard hasn’t yet commanded […]

The Washington Wizards are approaching the levels of putridity that the historically bad 2023-24 Detroit Pistons reached; on Thursday night, they lost their 16th game in a row, and in non-competitive fashion as well, as they suffered a brutal 137-101 drubbing at the hands of the Dallas Mavericks that, as hard as it may be […]

It’s not hard to deduce that the Portland Trail Blazers are in the midst of a rebuild. Besides how their 8-14 record indicates another quiet season, the team’s recent transactions have resulted in a surplus of youth. Just look at the moves they’ve made since last year. In addition to the draft selections of Donovan […]

The Utah Jazz have begun the 2024-25 season as one of the top teams in the Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey sweepstakes. All three players have a shot to be selected with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, and the Jazz have certainly made an early case for most […]

The New York Knicks were at home on Wednesday night against a Charlotte Hornets team that is battling a current injury storm. Late in the second half of that game, the Knicks seemingly survived injury concerns of their own. Knicks star Jalen Brunson left the game during the third quarter with an injury scare and […]

There are 85 NBA players who can’t be traded this season until Dec. 15. That is because of the “recently signed trade restriction” rule that prevents teams from trading players right away after signing them to new deals. Although the NBA trade deadline is still months away, Dec. 15 will unofficially kick off the trade […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were obliterated by the Miami Heat on Wednesday night, losing by a final score of 134-93. LA has now dropped three of their past four games overall, and they hold a 12-10 record. So, are the Lakers in trouble? There is plenty of time for the Lakers to bounce back, as […]

The Los Angeles Clippers fell to Rudy Gobert and the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. It was the Wolves’ first game at the all new Intuit Dome, which opened in August 2024. Gobert, who got his first look at the Clippers new arena, came away very impressed with what he saw. Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert on […]

Basketball writer/podcaster Bill Simmons lost some fans in Denver, Colorado, with his recent hot take. During a live episode of “The Bill Simmons Podcast” from the Fillmore Auditorium in the mile-high city, the well-known pundit compared Nuggets star Nikola Jokic to Celtics star Jayson Tatum. This bold claim comes at a time when the Nuggets […]

Have we finally reached the part of the story where LeBron James’ unfathomable longevity is turning into a detriment for the Los Angeles Lakers? Considering that he just won MVP honors in arguably the most stacked Olympics men’s basketball field ever assembled, it seems risky to rush to such conclusions. James’ recent play says otherwise, […]

Draymond Green will miss his second straight game due to calf tightness when the Golden State Warriors face the surging Houston Rockets on Thursday night. The team announced that an MRI on Green’s calf showed no issues, and he could be back on the court for Friday’s matchup against the Timberwolves. According to a post […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will continue their road trip on Friday as they battle the Atlanta Hawks. It’s a showdown at State Farm Arena, and we’re continuing our NBA odds series by making a Lakers-Hawks prediction and pick. The Lakers lead the head-to-head series 197-143. They split the series last season. Overall, the Lakers are 7-3 over […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder headed north of the border for Thursday night’s matchup against the Toronto Raptors, a homecoming for Thunder guards Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Lu Dort. This past summer, they represented their country in the 2024 Olympics, where Gilgeous-Alexander, Dort, and Canada upset Spain 88-85 in group play. Before facing the Raptors, head coach […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been rolling as of late, currently winners of five games in a row after Wednesday evening’s road victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. While Trae Young continues to shoot the ball poorly, he is leading the league in assists by a country mile, and several of his younger teammates have stepped up […]

MIAMI – The Miami Heat beat the Los Angeles Lakers in what ended up being the third-largest margin of victory in franchise history by 41 points Wednesday night, 134-93. While Heat star Tyler Herro lit it up from deep, it was also a productive performance from Bam Adebayo, who has had a cold start to […]

Adrian Wojnarowski shocked the NBA world when he announced his retirement from being ESPN’s NBA insider in September 2024. Woj has broken some of the biggest news in the NBA, and he decided that it was time to let it go and do something more fulfilling in his life. In a recent interview with Chris […]

The Houston Rockets visit the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night. Tari Eason, Cam Whitmore, and several other Rockets players are listed as “out” on the official NBA injury report. Point guard Fred VanVleet is the only Houston player with a designation of “questionable.” Here’s everything we know about Fred VanVleet’s injury and his playing […]

Tim Duncan has an incredible car collection. Duncan is one of the most iconic players to ever play in the NBA. The Basketball Hall of Famer collected five NBA championships, three Finals MVPs, two NBA MVPs, and 15 NBA All-Star Game appearances, all of which were achieved while playing only for the San Antonio Spurs. […]

NBA 2K25 has released its December player ratings update, showcasing significant adjustments to reflect the ongoing evolution of the 2024-25 NBA season. Headlining this month’s changes are Giannis Antetokounmpo, Victor Wembanyama, and Ja Morant, whose stellar performances have earned them notable boosts. These updates highlight not only the dominance of established stars like Antetokounmpo but […]

A return to Miami is something that LeBron James looks forward to every season. Due to the Los Angeles Lakers being in the Western Conference, this trip only comes once a year, and Wednesday night offered LeBron a chance to take a trip down memory lane and escape what has been a rocky season for […]

The 7-15 Toronto Raptors are looking to upset the 16-5 Oklahoma City Thunder at home on Thursday night. Jakob Poeltl and Gradey Dick are both dealing with injury concerns heading into the contest, though. Most of the headlines surrounding the Raptors this season have centered around players who could be traded. Toronto is likely not […]

The NBA announced in a statement that Ime Udoka, Alperen Sengun, and Tari Eason were fined for their antics after their game against the Sacramento Kings. “Udoka has been fined $50,000 for confronting and directing profane language toward a game official, failing to leave the court in a timely manner after being ejected, and public […]

Dillon Brooks is one of the most polarizing players in the NBA due to his myriad antics and shenanigans to throw his opponents off their games. But while Brooks often brings around his irritating bag of tricks, the Houston Rockets star is still an All-Defensive Second Team selection. As a result, Brooks is instantly a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been on the struggle bus as of late, having lost back to back games in blowout fashion following Wednesday evening’s demolition at the hands of the Miami Heat. LeBron James bounced back from some rough shooting performances as of late with a solid stat line in this one, but overall, […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are building momentum as the Beale Street-based roster returns to near-full health. Jaren Jackson Jr. has led the way while Taylor Jenkins tinkered with several rotational setups. It took a few weeks to find a groove but Desmond Bane and Marcus Smart’s return from injury has coincided with the Grizzlies (14-8) surging […]

The Golden State Warriors are currently on a five-game losing streak after starting the season 12-3, and Draymond Green is sharing that it shouldn’t be anything to worry about. Green went on his podcast and explained what’s been going on with the Warriors over these past few games. “You hit these rough patches during the […]

After losing to the Orlando Magic in a close, hard-fought game, the Philadelphia 76ers will face them again at home on Friday. Joel Embiid remains out and Philly could very likely be without the rest of its centers on the 15-man roster. According to the NBA injury report, Embiid will remain sidelined on Friday due […]

On Thursday evening, the New Orleans Pelicans will host the Phoenix Suns after recently completing a road trip. Brandon Ingram is listed as questionable for the contest, dealing with right plantaris tendonitis. He joins a slew of other Pelicans on the injury report. Here’s everything we know about Ingram’s status for the contest. *Watch NBA […]

MIAMI – It was an exciting night Wednesday for the Miami Heat as they beat the Los Angeles Lakers in blowout fashion by 41 points, 134-93, bringing their record to an even 10-10. Heat star Tyler Herro led the team with a whopping 31 points alongside others that could signal a positive trajectory for the […]

The Chicago Bulls are preparing to play the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night. Josh Giddey is among the Bulls dealing with an injury at the moment, though. So is Giddey playing tonight vs. the Spurs? Overall, it has been a difficult season for the Bulls. They hold a 9-13 record heading into Thursday’s game […]

The NBA Cup Group Phase is over, and the eight teams in the Knockout Stages have been finalized. Now, losses mean you get sent home, and your chances to win the NBA’s in-season tournament are over. With fewer NBA games being played over the next week or two because of the NBA Cup Knockout Stages, […]

The Milwaukee Bucks saw their seven game winning streak come to an end on Wednesday evening with a home loss to the Atlanta Hawks. Giannis Antetokounmpo once again put up a mammoth stat line in this one but didn’t get a ton of help from his Bucks supporting cast, as Milwaukee’s shooters largely struggled from […]

Former ESPN NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski recently appeared on Carmelo Anthony’s podcast, 7PM in Brooklyn, and he revealed that Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant once thought he would end up playing for the New York Knicks. “It’s funny Kobe always though, he was convinced he was going to end up with the Knicks,” Wojnarowski […]

Former NBA coach George Karl recently ignited a spirited debate with a bold statement comparing Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic to Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan. Karl shared his thoughts on X, formerly known as Twitter, emphasizing the pivotal role Jokic has played for the Nuggets in recent years. “The Nuggets have been MORE reliant […]