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The plot thickens with the Phoenix Suns and Bradley Beal, and now there’s family drama involved. Beal’s agent, Mark Bartlestein, has an interesting connection with the franchise, thanks to his son, Josh Bartlestein. The latter is the Suns’ chief executive officer and one of the heads of the decision-making for the franchise. While the NBA […]

ESPN NBA analyst Richard Jefferson didn’t mince words his criticisms of Charles Barkley and the style of commentary on shows like Inside The NBA. Jefferson came to the defense of Lakers coach JJ Redick, whom Barkley harshly criticized his take on NBA coverage. “If you turn on any show and the people that are hosting […]

As the New York Knicks face the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night in a huge test for the team, a key piece to the group is star Josh Hart who spoke about his run-ins with the officiating crew. While Hart is known for his bevy of minutes with the Knicks, he has also seen […]

The Hornets are struggling and on a massive losing streak, while the Lakers are playing better now despite some inconsistent play. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Hornets-Lakers prediction and pick. The Hornets were among the worst teams in the NBA last season and look just as bad this season. They […]

The Heat have struggled with consistency this year, and all of the talk around them has been off-court related to Jimmy Butler. Then, the Jazz have been one of the worst teams in the NBA despite winning a few games recently. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Heat-Jazz prediction and pick. […]

Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat are at a standstill as the team tries to find another destination for their disgruntled star. The one team that continues to pop up in trade rumors is the Phoenix Suns because that’s where Butler would prefer going and everybody knows, according to Marc Stein. “Word has permeated the […]

These two teams are both struggling to find consistency this year. They are coming off a last-second win against the Jazz, while the Suns were upset against the Hornets in their last game. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Hawks-Suns prediction and pick. The Hawks have talent but can not find […]

These two teams are headed in the same direction. The Trail Blazers have had trouble finding any consistency as a team, while the Mavericks It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Trail Blazers-Mavericks prediction and pick. The Trail Blazers are struggling this year and have a 12-23 record. Anfernee Simmons and Shaedon […]

Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies will play the Houston Rockets on Thursday night. Houston and Memphis are currently second and third in that order in the Western Conference standings, so Thursday’s game should be competitive. However, Morant is listed on the injury report. According to the NBA injury report, Morant is dealing with a […]

The Orlando Magic (22-16) are set to open a three-game homestand on Thursday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves (19-17). ESPN’s Shams Charania reported on Wednesday that Paolo Banchero could make his return during the upcoming back-to-back games. The latest injury report has since upgraded the All-Star forward to questionable, citing return to competition reconditioning. Banchero […]

With exactly four weeks until the NBA trade deadline, the Golden State Warriors find their backs up against the wall. After a 12-3 start to the season, Stephen Curry and Co. are now 18-18 overall and in danger of sinking below .500 for the first time all season when they hit the road to play […]

It is not often that teams have to deal with two players with the same name, but the Oklahoma City Thunder have managed that problem for the past three years. Jalen Williams and Jaylin Williams have caused a lot of confusion over the years, which caught up with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night. For […]

Russell Westbrook shared an emotional response to the devastating wildfires affecting Los Angeles following the Denver Nuggets’ 126-103 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. Speaking postgame, Westbrook reflected on the crisis impacting his hometown, expressing gratitude for first responders while acknowledging the challenges faced by many in the affected areas. “For me personally, it’s fine. […]

The injury-ravaged Brooklyn Nets could welcome back one of their top players during a six-game road trip. Head coach Jordi Fernandez said the team expects Cam Johnson to return during an upcoming West Coast swing. The veteran wing has missed Brooklyn’s last three games due to a right ankle sprain. “We believe [he’ll play during […]

The New York Knicks snapped their three-game losing streak on Wednesday with a 112-98 win over the Toronto Raptors at Madison Square Garden, and during the struggles as of late, head coach Tom Thibodeau caught criticism for the minutes he is asking his star players to play, a critique that has been present for him […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum boasts a resume that speaks for itself. He’s now an NBA champion and a five-time All-Star, with a sixth selection likely on the way. And yet, former Milwaukee Bucks scorer Brandon Jennings wants more from him. While discussing the three-time All-NBA First Teamer, Jennings argued that Tatum is “soft” and […]

Khris Middleton has started most games he’s played in his 13-year NBA career, but upon returning from his most recent injury, Middleton was moved out of the starting lineup and onto the bench. While players, particularly former All-Stars like Middleton, are typically hesitant to expect a ‘demotion,’ Middleton seemed ready to accept the shift — […]

The Jimmy Butler and Phoenix Suns trade saga continues, but there’s a new name involved. ESPN host and former NBA center Kendrick Perkins believes that Suns forward Kevin Durant is at the center of the rumors. While his name hasn’t been involved in a trade, Perkins thinks that these rumors are to keep his former […]

The Dallas Mavericks are hoping to earn their second consecutive win on Thursday in a game against the Portland Trail Blazers. The Mavs snapped a five-game losing streak with a 118-97 win against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. Injuries continue to be a concern for the team, though. Luka Doncic (left calf strain), Kyrie […]

For the first time since 2019, the Detroit Pistons have earned a record over .500 after a 35-game stretch. The team’s momentum is rising after defeating the Brooklyn Nets 113-98. Detroit has been one of the hottest teams in the NBA this season as their fifth consecutive victory boosted their record to 19-18. The Pistons […]

The Brooklyn Nets have shifted their focus toward draft positioning midway through the 2024-25 campaign. While lottery odds will be a top priority during the second half of the season, so will player development. And no young prospect on Brooklyn’s roster has shown more promise than second-year forward Noah Clowney. Clowney was a bright spot […]

New York Knicks star center Karl-Anthony Towns has made his fandom of the Philadelphia Eagles known, and ahead of their playoff matchup against the Green Bay Packers, he sent a Mariachi band to play “Fly Eagles Fly” on The Rich Eisen Show. FLY EAGLES FLY 🦅 Eagles fan Karl-Anthony Towns sent a Mariachi band to […]

Victor Wembanyama is impressing both on and off the court, enthralling San Antonio Spurs fans with his inordinate skill set. That includes his pre-game fashion. Ahead of the Spurs’ matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday, Wembanyama turned many social media heads with his pre-game outfit, walking into Fiserv Forum. And the avid followers of […]

With Jimmy Butler growing unhappy in Miami, it looks like an era in South Beach is coming to an end. Butler was the focal point for the Miami Heat, leading them to a pair of NBA Finals appearances in 2020 and 2023. Although the era saw Butler and crew exceed expectations, none of the Finals […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers continued their winning streak on Wednesday night, extending it to 11 games against the Oklahoma City Thunder. It was a much-talked-about matchup between the league’s top two teams, and the Cavaliers showed why people must start noticing their 32-4 record. It’s too early to start talking about the Cavaliers breaking single-season records, […]

After the Milwaukee Bucks’ 121-105 victory over the San Antonio Spurs, head coach Doc Rivers saved his gushiest praise for A.J. Green (aka “Dairy Bird”), the undrafted reserve out of Northern Iowa who, in his second NBA season, continues to endear himself to teammates and fans with his 3-point marksmanship and scrappy, disciplined work on […]

It’s unexpected that LiAngelo Ball’s song would be the first rap hit of 2025, but that’s what’s happening. Damian Lillard, the superstar guard for the Milwaukee Bucks, is often considered the best rapper in the NBA, and arguably the best rapper the league has seen. However, at the moment, the spotlight is on LiAngelo Ball, […]

The Denver Nuggets faced one of their biggest challenges of the season this week, as they had to take on a difficult back-to-back slate without their star big man Nikola Jokic. Jokic isn’t dealing with any sort of injury, but he got sick on Monday and was forced to miss Tuesday’s game against the Boston […]

Despite not having the services of Nikola Jokic on the second night of a back-to-back, with the reigning MVP missing time due to illness, the Denver Nuggets defended their home floor with conviction against the Los Angeles Clippers, dominating nearly the entire proceedings en route to a 126-103 victory. Russell Westbrook was once again at […]

Karl-Anthony Towns reached a major career highlight only four months after joining the New York Knicks. During Wednesday night’s matchup against the Toronto Raptors at Madison Square Garden, he had the honor of performing in front of Knicks icon Patrick Ewing, who was in the crowd. Towns seized the moment, putting up a strong performance […]

For the third consecutive season, the Chicago Bulls are shaping up to have a mediocre season. Despite trading away Alex Caruso and DeMar DeRozan during the offseason, the Bulls are still hovering right around the .500 mark, and Zach LaVine notably said once that as long as he’s in the Windy City, there will be […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been the hottest team in the NBA over the past month or so. They strung together a 15-game winning streak that included huge wins over the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics — flexing their historically great defense in the process. But the Thunder ran into a fellow buzzsaw in […]

The Phoenix Suns are going through as chaotic of a season as it gets, and no one feels that like Devin Booker, especially after the 115-104 loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday. While he’s been through a plethora of tough seasons, this one ranks towards the top. With two other superstars, there’s been disarray […]

Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball made a highlight play early in the first quarter against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday. He picked off a pass from Tyrese Haliburton intended for Andrew Nembhard and then raced down the court on a fastbreak. Haliburton gave chase, but Ball finished off the sequence with a stylish left-handed layup. […]

The New York Knicks have mostly made good on their promise heading into the 2024-25 season; on Wednesday night, they returned to winning ways with a convincing 112-98 victory over the Toronto Raptors — with OG Anunoby playing a starring role in a matchup against his former team. Anunoby put up a game-high 27 points […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have finally found their best basketball this season, and Giannis Antetokounmpo is a big part of it. Antetokounmpo is making a push for another MVP award by playing some of his best ball on both ends, putting up double-doubles on a seemingly nightly basis. That was no different on Wednesday night when […]

The Houston Rockets are on the road to take on the Memphis Grizzlies Thursday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Rockets-Grizzlies prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Rockets-Grizzlies NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Rockets-Grizzlies […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves hit the road to take on the Orlando Magic Thursday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Timberwolves-Magic prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Timberwolves-Magic NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Timberwolves-Magic Odds Minnesota Timberwolves: -4 […]

The Golden State Warriors are on the road to take on the Detroit Pistons Thursday night. This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Warriors-Pistons prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Warriors-Pistons NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: […]