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The Houston Rockets take on the Sacramento Kings Thursday night. This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Rockets-Kings prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Rockets-Kings NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Rockets-Kings Odds Houston Rockets: +3.5 (-112) […]

Every NBA fan knows that Nikola Jokic is one of the top players of this generation, and probably of all time. He has three MVPs to his name and, while he has a play style that looks easy to defend on TV, no team has ever figured him out. Everyone knows Jokic was drafted during […]

Leading up to the New York Knicks’ matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers, star center Karl-Anthony Towns was seen walking into Wells Fargo Center with a Philadelphia Eagles sweater, and the NYC sports faithful didn’t appreciate it. Though the Knicks were not playing at Madison Square Garden, the fans still took to social media to express […]

Within just four minutes, the Minnesota Timberwolves found themselves trailing by 13 points. This early scoring drought set the stage for what ultimately grew into a 24-point deficit against the Golden State Warriors. After the game Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards revealed how the Timberwolves starting unit lacked energy. “The starting five, we are terrible. Every […]

Stephen Curry tallied 31 points and eight assists, propelling the Golden State Warriors to a hard-fought 116-115 triumph over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday in the NBA. After the win, Curry delivered a clear message to Warriors critics amid all the trade speculation. “Anyone who thinks I’m OK being on an average basketball team is […]

Sean Marks knew what he was signing up for when he all but admitted the Brooklyn Nets would tank the second half of this season. However, Wednesday’s loss to the Los Angeles Clippers showed how ugly that process can get. Brooklyn fell 126-67 at Intuit Dome, the largest margin of defeat in franchise history, and […]

The Golden State Warriors have become one of the most talked-about teams in the NBA this season, and it hasn’t always been for the best reasons. After a hot start, the Warriors have regressed mightily and are now battling for a play-in spot in the Western Conference as the season approaches its halfway point. On […]

It has become apparent, especially over the past month or so, that the 2024-25 Golden State Warriors have fallen far and away from the powerhouse unit they once were. There have been many calls for the Warriors to upgrade the roster via trade just so they could give Stephen Curry and Draymond Green another chance […]

All things considered, the Atlanta Hawks are having a good 2024-25 season; not too many had high expectations for them after trading away Dejounte Murray over the offseason, but the Hawks are on track to finish above .500 for this season — not necessarily an improvement from where they were prior to their trade for […]

When the Boston Celtics and Toronto Raptors met just ahead of 2025, the C’s handed their Atlantic Division rivals their worst loss in franchise history. Toronto seemed to remember that 54-point beatdown, as the rebuilding Raps came to play on Wednesday night and upset the Green Team, 110-97. Vegas had the Celtics as double-digit favorites […]

On Wednesday night, Russell Westbrook took on a heavier workload than usual for the Denver Nuggets amid Nikola Jokic’s injury. Jokic, of course, is as big of an absence as anyone, and with Jalen Green leading the charge for the Houston Rockets with another hyper-efficient scoring night (34 points on 10-16 shooting from the field), […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard almost never struggle to score. But Milwaukee Bucks’ coach Doc Rivers looks at a different stat from the two superstars that often separates the team’s wins and losses. “When (Giannis) and Dame are high in assists, I mean 20 between them, we’re so much better when that happens,” Rivers said […]

The Los Angeles Clippers hit the road to take on the Portland Trail Blazers Thursday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a Clippers-Trail Blazers prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Clippers-Trail Blazers NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Clippers-Trail […]

CHICAGO – Chicago Bulls small forward Torrey Craig has missed the last eight games due to an injury. Craig is expected to be out for a couple more weeks as he recovers, according to a team spokesperson. Craig has been diagnosed with a right ankle sprain and he will be re-evaluated around the end of […]

CHICAGO – The Chicago Bulls fell at home on Wednesday against the Atlanta Hawks, 110-94. The Bulls have now lost three games in a row and they are getting farther and farther away from that .500 mark that they are trying to reach. This team can put it all together and look like a promising […]

The New York Knicks may mean serious business on the court, as evidenced by their 125-119 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night that required an extra period. But the duo of Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart is the gift that keeps on giving. Not only did they will the Knicks to victory despite […]

The 2024-25 season has been straight out of the Philadelphia 76ers’ nightmares. They entered the campaign with such high hopes after bringing in two-way star Paul George on a max contract, as they believed that George will be the missing piece to the 76ers’ championship puzzle. However, the 76ers can only go so far without […]

The Miami Heat are currently sitting at the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference with a 20-18 record. But while the team has been competitive on the hardwood, the situation with Jimmy Butler is growing into a terrible mess. As a result, in order to get out of the drama, the Heat must move on […]

No one on the Philadelphia 76ers wanted their 2024-25 season to go the way it has currently gone. All the excitement around the Big 3 of Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George has run dry — and it almost certainly won’t be coming back soon. The Sixers fell to 15-24 on the season in […]

On Wednesday night, the Memphis Grizzlies took on the San Antonio Spurs and came out on top, 129-115. This win is their 26th in 41 tries this season, which is already a huge cause for joy in and of itself. But Ja Morant decided to put the cherry on top of an impressive victory as […]

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson gave his honest thoughts on Karl-Anthony Towns’ Eagles outfit during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers. As New York was paying a visit to the City of Brotherly Love, Saquon Barkley and company will play host to the Los Angeles Rams for the right to go to the NFC […]

Zach Edey has been one of the most polarizing players in all of basketball ever since he burst onto the scene back in his collegiate days. Not too many believed that he can be a keeper for an NBA team considering his mobility issues, but on Wednesday night, Edey showed in a single play why […]

The Detroit Pistons are having a solid season, as they’re 21-19 and eighth in the Eastern Conference. The Pistons, led by Cade Cunningham, could be active at the trade deadline to add core pieces for the future. Detroit has improved mightily from the 2023-24 season, as J.B. Bickerstaff has maximized their talent. Under Monty Williams […]

NEW ORLEANS — Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford scored his 27th point of the team’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans in the fourth quarter on Wednesday night, setting a new career-high for his most points scored in a game. Gafford’s previous career-high was 26, something he accomplished in 2023, per StatMuse. However, the Pelicans […]

Phoenix Suns shooting guard Bradley Beal echoes one phrase before every media availability, press conference, or any opportunity to speak with reporters. “Praise my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.” However, the phrase is not simply one to look flashy or to be in touch with an audience. However, his faith is a lifestyle and is one […]

The severely undermanned Philadelphia 76ers (15-24) concluded a tough back-to-back with a matchup against the New York Knicks (27-15). The Sixers shook off a bad first half to force overtime but lost, 125-119. The current injury saga around Joel Embiid is only the latest of several from just this season. His left foot sprain has […]

Bennedict Mathurin made some waves last night when, after a foul call against him as he bumped Evan Mobley from behind on a layup attempt during the Indiana Pacers’ 127-117 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, he lost his cool. Mathurin went scorched earth on official Natalie Sago, yelling out expletives against her and then bumping […]

In an era where “load management” has become a buzzword in the NBA, Mikal Bridges continues to defy the trend with his remarkable durability. On Wednesday night, the New York Knicks forward achieved an extraordinary milestone by playing in his 555th consecutive regular-season game, maintaining his record of never missing a game in his NBA […]

The Boston Celtics have already climbed the mountaintop of the NBA. Keeping the Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown duo has paid dividends, and they have assembled quite the deep ensemble cast, with Kristaps Porzingis, Derrick White, Jrue Holiday, and Al Horford all being battle-tested perfect pieces that have all combined to complete the Celtics’ championship […]

Jamal Murray has had a bit of a slow start to the 2024-25 season, and the national media has started to take notice. Not only have they taken notice, but some have even ‘called out’ the Denver Nuggets point guard. Speaking during the TNT pregame show before the Nuggest 118-99 win over the Dallas Mavericks, […]

With the 2024-25 NBA season approaching its halfway point, certain members of the New York Knicks are on pace to make history the team does not want under head coach Tom Thibodeau. Four members of the Knicks’ starting lineup are top five in the NBA in total minutes played this season. The four Knicks players […]

NEW ORLEANS — The Dallas Mavericks are set to go head-to-head with the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night. However, they will be playing without Kyrie Irving, who was ruled out due to a lumbar back sprain. Irving, however, initially returned from the injury on Tuesday in the Mavs’ 118-99 loss against the Denver Nuggets. […]

A woman accused former UFC superstar Conor McGregor of sexual assault after Game 4 of the 2023 NBA Finals, but the Florida State Attorney’s Office didn’t press charges at the time. However, the 49-year-old plaintiff filed a lawsuit Tuesday reaffirming those allegations, via ESPN’s Michael Rothstein. “After a thorough investigation at the time, the State’s […]

As soon as the winning high tide hits, another injury takes place, this time to Phoenix Suns shooting guard Bradley Beal. He’s been labeled as doubtful for Thursday’s game against the Washington Wizards with a left ankle sprain. If he misses the contest, it will be his 11th absence of the season. Injuries have bitten […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are on one of their many downswings at the moment, but they are still 20-17 and solidly in seventh place in the Western Conference as the season nears its halfway point. The Lakers have lost three games in a row now after a stretch of great play put them well above […]

Although Kyle Kuzma’s name is circulating in trade rumors as the Feb. 6 deadline approaches, the former NBA champion still mentors the Washington Wizards’ youngsters. After Wednesday’s practice, rookie guard Bub Carrington shared a recent piece of advice that Kuzma gave him. Bub Carrington shares advice that Kyle Kuzma gave him recently: “Kuz told me […]

Sure, the learning-as-they-go Memphis Grizzlies were disappointed after another loss (120-118) to the Houston Rockets. The locker room was also very upbeat knowing there is still time to figure things out. They were not wasting time though. Ja Morant, Scotty Pippen Jr., and Brandon Clarke were still gathered around Jaren Jackson Jr.’s locker an hour […]

The New York Knicks will travel down I-95 to face the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday at Wells Fargo Center. Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson are both on the injury report. Towns has a sprained right thumb, and Brunson is dealing with right shoulder soreness. Here’s everything we know about both players’ injuries and playing statuses […]

The Dallas Mavericks are set to play the New Orleans Pelicans on the road in the second of a back-to-back on Wednesday night. They were defeated 118-99 by the Denver Nuggets at home on Tuesday night. Although it was a difficult defeat, it was encouraging to see Kyrie Irving make his return from injury. So […]