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The New Orleans Pelicans have been waiting for Zion Williamson to return, and it sounds like he may be inching closer than some thought, according to The Athletic’s Will Guillory. “Willie Green said ‘there’s a chance’ Zion Williamson will be able to play this week. Said Williamson went through 5-on-5 practice today,” Guillory wrote on […]

Dallas Mavericks star guard Kyrie Irving is expected to miss one to two weeks due to a bulging disc in his back, according to Shams Charania and Tim MacMahon of ESPN. Irving, who has missed two of the Mavs’ last three games due to ongoing back problems, will receive treatment over the course of the […]

Three different San Antonio Spurs, including acting head coach Mitch Johnson, took the post-game podium following a second straight game vs. the Denver Nuggets. Johnson, Victor Wembanyama, and Harrison Barnes all had different thoughts on splitting against a squad regarded as one of the best in the NBA. Johnson saw the good. Wemby saw the […]

DeMarcus Cousins criticized Miami Heat president Pat Riley during a recent appearance on FanDuel’s ‘Run It Back’, citing past treatment of superstar players as a concern for the organization’s future. Cousins’ remarks came amid ongoing trade drama surrounding Jimmy Butler, who was suspended last week following a reported trade request. Chandler Parsons asked Cousins if […]

Stephen Curry revolutionized the game and is regarded as the greatest shooter to ever grace a basketball court. Aside from his elite skill set, the Golden State Warriors superstar is celebrated for his mannerisms and celebrations. Naturally, many people attempt to emulate this one-of-a-kind player. One particular individual pulled off an amazing Curry impression, shooting […]

The Los Angeles Clippers visit the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night. Kawhi Leonard is not listed on the official injury report. After scoring 12 points on 4-of-11 attempts in his regular-season debut in a 131-105 win against the Atlanta Hawks, it’s comforting for the Clippers not to see his name on the team’s injury report. […]

Anthony Edwards is tired of being double-teamed, but DeMarcus Cousins is tired of hearing the Minnesota Timberwolves guard complain about it. Cousins sympathized with Edwards’ position as the primary scoring option on a team that traded Karl-Anthony Towns in the offseason. But he said that’s a reason to get to work on his own game […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have landed on their feet after a disastrous start to the 2024-25 season, and now they’re busy working their way back up the Eastern Conference standings. On Monday night, the Bucks’ task got a bit tougher as they look to snap a two-game losing streak. Forward Khris Middleton will miss the game […]

With less than five weeks until the 2025 NBA trade deadline, the Golden State Warriors have some major decisions to make. General manager Mike Dunleavy Jr., owner Joe Lacob, and the entire organization are on the same page when it comes to finding ways to potentially win another championship with Stephen Curry and Draymond Green. […]

All-Star Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder 105-92 at the Paycom Center, snapping a three-game win streak amid a four-game road trip. Kristaps Porzinigis called the Celtics’ second half ‘stupid’ in their execution as the Thunder held them to 27 points after halftime. Brown credited Oklahoma City for its […]

We’re back for our daily NBA betting predictions and picks as we head to the Eastern Conference for this next showdown. The Indiana Pacers (18-18) will take on the Brooklyn Nets (13-22) as both teams trend in opposite directions. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Pacers-Nets prediction and pick. The Indiana Pacers are currently sitting […]

In the NBA, there’s no higher praise than being called the GOAT. That title is reserved for players like LeBron James and Michael Jordan — wherever you fall in that debate. So when you hear that word deployed by a former NBA player for Spurs center Victor Wembanyama, you take notice. DeMarcus Cousins threw it […]

News keeps happening about Jimmy Butler requesting a trade from the Miami Heat. The newest addition to the crew is Bill Simmons, who said something interesting on his podcast. He explained that Butler could be traded relatively soon and to an unexpected team. “The Butler trade is going to happen this week,” Simmons said. “I […]

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick for today’s NBA slate of action as we turn our attention towards this next cross-conference matchup. The Phoenix Suns (15-18) will take on the Philadelphia 76ers (14-19) as both sides conclude their season series with Phoenix leading 1-0. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Suns-76ers prediction and […]

The New York Knicks (24-12) are set to open a five-game homestand on Tuesday night against the Orlando Magic (21-16) after suffering two consecutive losses. Karl-Anthony Towns, the Knicks’ star center, is listed as questionable with right knee patellar tendinopathy, according to the latest injury report. Towns’ availability will be determined closer to the 7:30 […]

What the Oklahoma City Thunder are accomplishing this season is nothing short of spectacular. We all knew of this team’s potential entering the year with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the charge. Still, this young, inexperienced team has looked like a group of veterans who understand the challenge of competing for a championship. Without Chet Holmgren, Oklahoma […]

After Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 105-92 win against the Boston Celtics, a reporter asked the All-Star guard about his status in the NBA. After Gilgeous-Alexander’s honest take on beating Celtics, he didn’t take the bait in revealing where he ranks himself among the best players in the association. Instead, Gilgeous-Alexander delivered the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will face the Phoenix Suns at 7:00 P.M. EST to begin a three-game homestand. The Sixers wrapped up a road trip on Saturday and are looking to build a new winning streak following their blowout win over the Brooklyn Nets. As is always the case, Philly has to keep an eye on […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have gotten hot recently and have moved up into the top six in the standings in the Western Conference, but they suffered a frustrating loss to the Houston Rockets on Sunday night 119-115. The Lakers trailed by as many as 22 in the first half of this game on the road, […]

All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Boston Celtics 105-92. Their defense dominated in the second half, where the champions were reduced to scoring 27 points in the second half. While head coach Mark Daigneault downplayed the significance of the Thunder’s win, Gilgeous-Alexander shared a similar sentiment. However, Gilgeous-Alexander went further, stating […]

The Los Angeles Lakers lost a close game to the Houston Rockets 119-115, but there was some controversy in the final seconds. Down three points, the Lakers had a chance to tie the game, but first, they had to inbound the ball. With Max Christie as the inbounder, he struggled to find an open man, […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry gave Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young his stamp of approval on Sunday when the former Alabama Crimson Tide signal-caller pulled off a “Curry-esque” move during a game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. After seeing the NFL’s post of Young’s touchdown pass to Panthers tight end […]

The Los Angeles Clippers will travel to Minneapolis to face the Minnesota Timberwolves. It will be a thriller at the Target Center as we share our NBA odds series and make a Clippers-Timberwolves prediction and pick. The Clippers lead the head-to-head series 69-65. However, the Wolves have beaten the Clippers twice this season, winning 93-92 at […]

The Houston Rockets have become one of the most exciting teams in the league this season.As of this writing, they boast a 23-12 record that has firmly placed them among the Western Conference’s elite. After several years of rebuilding and nurturing their young core, the Rockets are proving they are ready to take the next […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are north of the border to take on the Toronto Raptors Monday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Bucks-Raptors prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Bucks-Raptors NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Bucks-Raptors Odds Milwaukee […]

The Los Angels Clippers welcomed Kawhi Leonard back to the lineup this past weekend in a win over the Atlanta Hawks. Leonard had missed the first 34 games of the season as he worked on strengthening his injured left knee. In the days leading up to his return, a couple of hype videos featuring Leonard […]

The Orlando Magic will battle the New York Knicks on Monday. It’s a showdown at Madison Square Garden as we continue our NBA odds series and make a Magic-Knicks prediction and pick. The Magic lead the head-to-head series 67-66. However, the Knicks have beaten the Magic three times this season and will attempt to sweep […]

Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors endured another crushing defeat, falling 129-99 to the Sacramento Kings. The Kings dominated the game, while the Warriors struggled to put up much resistance. Stephen Curry’s challenge to the Warriors “Nobody likes to get embarrassed like that. Especially the way we started the first quarter… When you’re looking […]

Ime Udoka and the Houston Rockets secured a crucial home win against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, thanks to a familiar performance by backup center Steven Adams. Despite limited playing time this season due to recovery from major knee surgery, Adams made a significant impact. “That’s who he has been his whole career,” Rockets […]

After head coach Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the champion Boston Celtics 105-92, they extended their winning streak to a whopping 15 straight. The Thunder held the Celtics to 27 second-half points, humbling the NBA champs while erasing a 13-point deficit. Still, Daigneault reminded reporters it was one of 82 regular-season games. […]

The writing is on the wall for Jimmy Butler’s tenure with the Miami Heat. Butler was the star of the show for the Heat during their runs to the NBA Finals in 2020 and 2023, but the relationship between the two parties looks like it truly is beyond saving. Butler expressed his frustrations with the […]

The Sacramento Kings have not been playing their best basketball for most of the season, but they have been trending up as of late — a surprising development in the aftermath of Mike Brown’s firing. On Sunday night, the Kings faced another tough test, this time a clash against the Golden State Warriors while missing […]

The Phoenix Suns are making a much-needed change involving Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkic. After Beal didn’t hold back on the Suns’ 4-game losing skid, the team is sending him and Nurkic to the bench. In addition, Ryan Dunn and Mason Plumlee will take their respective spots in the starting lineup. The move was first […]

The Golden State Warriors have been very inconsistent ever since their stellar start to the 2024-25 season. They are in the middle of a topsy-turvy patch, unable to string together a consistent run of excellence. It’s rather odd; the Warriors can demolish a team such as the Philadelphia 76ers by 34 points and pull off […]

The Los Angeles Lakers finally pulled the trigger on a D’Angelo Russell trade, sending him to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for Dorian Finney-Smith before the calendar flipped to 2025. Finney-Smith has long been coveted around the league for being a solid 3-and-D wing who could fit in any lineup, and the Lakers will be […]

Losing has happened consistently to the Phoenix Suns and their stars during their four-game skid. Most notably, Bradley Beal hasn’t found any joy in his team’s losing streak. He wasn’t happy after dropping an eight-point dud on Saturday in the 126-108 Suns loss to the Indiana Pacers. Following the game, Beal explained to Duane Rankin […]

Draft positioning aside, losing twice in a row to the New Orleans Pelicans (7-29) without Zion Williamson (hamstring) and Brandon Ingram (ankle) isn’t ideal from a competitive standpoint. However, Kyle Kuzma, Jared Butler, and Alex Sarr should all give the Washington Wizards’ fanbase hope. Butler had quite the weekend, scoring 17 points (6-of-12 FG, 1-of-3 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ modest two-game winning streak came to an end on Sunday night as the Houston Rockets controlled the game for nearly the entire 48 minutes en route to a 119-115 victory. It was difficult for the Lakers to play catch-up all night long, and it caught up to them in the end, […]

The Houston Rockets came away with a 119-115 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, and it marked the return for Amen Thompson after his suspension for his involvement in an altercation with Tyler Herro of the Miami Heat, and he had a funny admission after the game. “Those six days I was just […]