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The NBA season continues and we have a tilt between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday. It is time to continue our NBA odds series with a Thunder-Nuggets predictions and pick. The Oklahoma City Thunder (7-0) visit the Denver Nuggets (4-3) on Wednesday night in a highly anticipated Western Conference showdown. […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have been living on the edge to begin the 2024-25 season, as the team picked up its first home win of the season on Monday evening with a 26-point comeback vs the San Antonio Spurs. Next up for the Clippers is a date with the Philadelphia 76ers, which will mark the […]

Joel Embiid has officially been suspended by the NBA for shoving a local newspaper columnist who disrespected his family. The Philadelphia 76ers superstar will miss his team’s next three games. The earliest game Embiid can return is on Tuesday, November 12 against the New York Knicks at the Wells Fargo Center, the first NBA Cup […]

In the brief history of their franchise, the Miami Heat are largely defined by the three championships Dwyane Wade led them to, with two of them coming during the “Big Three” era. However, according to Wade, the team’s history was days away from being altered in the 2010 offseason. “I was actually leaving Miami at […]

NBA players are inspirational figures, making them personalities that anyone can look up to. Given their inspirational stories about their journeys, it isn’t surprising that Hollywood is cashing in by putting their stories on the big screens. But while casting actors to portray these NBA players can be on point, this isn’t always the case. […]

Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley vowed resilience and hard work after his team’s recent struggles continued in a 102-86 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday. Without star forward Paolo Banchero, who is sidelined with a torn right oblique, the Magic were once again unable to find offensive rhythm, shooting a dismal 14.7% […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich was ruled out indefinitely on Monday with an undisclosed illness. Assistant Mitch Johnson is currently in charged until Pop can return. On Tuesday, ESPN’s Shams Charania provided an update on the legendary HC and said his medical situation before Saturday’s game was “serious”: Shams says it was a […]

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid has been suspended three games without pay by the NBA for shoving a member of the media, the league announced on Tuesday afternoon. 🚨 BREAKING: Sixers star Joel Embiid has been suspended 3 games for shoving a reporter, the NBA says. Embiid will serve his suspension as soon as […]

The Milwaukee Bucks were defeated 116-114 by the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday. Milwaukee now holds a forgettable 1-6 record to begin the 2024-25 season. The Bucks received more bad news on Tuesday, as Shams Charania revealed a discouraging Khris Middleton injury update while speaking on ESPN, via ClutchPoints. “It’s still uncertain when he (Middleton) is […]

Although Doc Rivers hasn’t lost confidence, the Milwaukee Bucks have gotten off to a rough start to the 2024-25 NBA season, as the team currently sits at 1-6 following Monday evening’s road loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The loss marked the second straight defeat Milwaukee took against Cleveland, and although the team had the excuse […]

Denver Nuggets starting forward Aaron Gordon is set to miss multiple weeks due to a right calf strain, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon has suffered a right calf strain and will be OUT multiple weeks, per @ShamsCharania. pic.twitter.com/phRdZJVijD — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) November 5, 2024 After entering Monday night’s game against […]

Everyone has a different top five when it comes to WWE stars, and Indiana Pacers player Tyrese Haliburton has a bold list. Speaking to Landon Buford, Haliburton revealed his top five WWE stars. He named the usual suspects like Roman Reigns, John Cena, Shawn Michaels, and the Undertaker. But his fifth slot was taken by […]

Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns are off to a hot start this season with a 6-1 record and they’re already looking like a contender to emerge out of the Western Conference. The Kentucky Wildcats Men’s Basketball team is also ranked No. 23 to start their journey towards a ninth NCAA Championship in school history. […]

It is way too early to come to conclusions about anything just two weeks into the 2024-25 season. At the same time, it is a forgone conclusion that the Oklahoma City Thunder are one of the better teams in the league who could ultimately win the Western Conference. After a historic 57-25 season in which […]

Los Angeles Lakers big man Anthony Davis is opening up about what frustrates him with this team. Davis says Los Angeles seems to have a split personality, considering its inconsistent play. "We're just two different teams right now. One game we're this team who showcases to be one of the better teams in the league, […]

On Monday evening, the Golden State Warriors picked up a road win vs the Washington Wizards in a game that saw the reunion of good friends Draymond Green and Jordan Poole. The game also saw the return of Stephen Curry to the lineup after missing about a week with an ankle injury, and the Warriors […]

Scoring in the paint is easily one of the most efficient ways to get points on the board. Although finishing around the rim may seem like an easy task for any casual basketball player, doing it at a high level like the NBA is a different story altogether, especially in traffic. However, some NBA stars […]

The Memphis Grizzlies see Zach Edey’s daily improvements paying off during practice. Edey can claim new career highs after an outstanding night against the Brooklyn Nets. Unfortunately, the Purdum alum’s latest double-double came in a heartbreaking 106-104 road defeat which wasted Grizzlies star Ja Morant’s highlight-reel moments. Edey gave the Grizzlies 25 points, 12 rebounds, […]

Following Gregg Popovich being out indefinitely due to a health scare, San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama echoed a sentiment that resonated with his entire team, according to NBA writer Paul Garcia. “Of course we all miss him, we hope he’s alright,” said Victor Wembanyama of Coach Popovich being out. “We know he’s going to […]

Tom Thibodeau disagreeing with the referees while playing the Houston Rockets is nothing new. Last season, the Knicks ended up protesting a loss they suffered in Houston because of a blown call suggesting Jalen Brunson fouled Aaron Holiday in the final seconds of the game, resulting in the Rockets making game-winning free throws. The team […]

Former teammates Jordan Poole and Draymond Green have no love lost for each other. In a game between the Washington Wizards and Golden State Warriors on Nov. 4, Poole was seen preventing Green from interacting with any of his current teammates. During a dead ball, Poole separated Green from Wizards rookie Bub Carrington while the […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green has apparently created a new drama involving himself and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Green recently shared his opinion about the Thunder’s tradition after wins where they surround a teammate being interviewed before breaking into loud barks. It’s a harmless gimmick by the young Thunder, but Green doesn’t see the […]

Gabe Vincent’s net worth in 2024 is $8 million. Vincent is a backup point guard for the Los Angeles Lakers. He is a NBA G League Most Improved Player award winner. Here’s a closer look at Gabe Vincent’s net worth in 2024. What is Gabe Vincent’s net worth in 2024?: $8 million Gabe Vincent’s net […]

The Chicago Bulls suffered a surprising loss at home on Monday night to the previously winless Utah Jazz, but there were some positive takeaways from the game. One of them was the play of Nikola Vucevic. Vucevic is playing at an elite level so far this season, and he had another big game on Monday […]

After the Milwaukee Bucks were hit with a harsh playoff reality check, head coach Doc Rivers thought the inverse of any concern, according to Eric Nehm of The Athletic. “We will make the playoffs,” Rivers said when informed of this statistic after the game. “I’m not worried about that.” The Bucks’ 1-6 record doesn’t have […]

From pure talent and athletic perspectives, Zion Williamson is one of the best players in the NBA. However, injuries have limited Zion’s availability for the New Orleans Pelicans through the years, stunting his ability to truly become one of the league’s best. With the Pelicans already dealing with injuries to Dejounte Murray, Trey Murphy III, […]

Tuesday, November 5, is a busy day in the United States of America, in both sports and otherwise. The 2024 NFL trade deadline is on Nov. 5, meaning every team must finalize any deals by 4 p.m. ET. In even bigger news, Tuesday is also Election Day. It is the last day for U.S. citizens […]

An all new Air Jordan 3 colorway is rumored to release next year as Jordan Brand and Nike continue to expand their retro collection throughout the 2025 release calendar. The Air Jordan 3 is still widely considered the greatest Jordan silhouette of all-time and we’ll see a new theme honoring one of Michael Jordan’s notorious […]

JJ Redick is facing a test early into his tenure as the Los Angeles Lakers head coach. After a fiery start to the 2024-25 NBA campaign, the Purple & Gold squad has found itself in a cold spell, with three losses in their last four outings. In their most recent outing, the Lakers lost to […]

With the Philadelphia 76ers finding themselves at 1-5 overall to begin the 2024-25 season, it is clear that this organization needs Joel Embiid back on the court. Unfortunately, Embiid has not played at all to begin the new season due to ongoing knee issues he has been dealing with since last season when he had […]

The Brooklyn Nets did not expect to start Nic Claxton during Monday’s 106-104 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. However, with Ben Simmons resting on the second night of a back-to-back and Noah Clowney ruled out due to a hip ailment, the sixth-year center joined the starting unit for the first time this season. Claxton, who […]

It’s a tried but true cliche, but teamwork makes the dream work for the undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers. Against the Milwaukee Bucks, the Cavs saw superstar Donovan Mitchell erupt for 13 points on 5-7 shooting in the first quarter. After Mitchell’s first quarter, he only had one point, going 0-8 from the floor and 1-2 from […]

There isn’t much hype surrounding the Miami Heat, with some critics believing that their title-contending window has already slammed shut. But despite their heartbreaking loss on Monday night to the Sacramento Kings courtesy of a Domantas Sabonis putback, there are plenty of reasons to be hopeful for the Heat’s chances of remaining competitive, although head […]

Heading into the 2024-25 season, there seemed to be a few teams in the Eastern Conference that could pose a legitimate threat to the Boston Celtics’ supremacy. However, through the first two weeks or so of the new campaign, only the Cleveland Cavaliers have come close to being a team that can call itself the […]

The Brooklyn Nets were projected to be the NBA’s worst team this season. Eight games in, they have the Eastern Conference’s third-best record at 4-4, and their veterans have played a crucial role. Dorian Finney-Smith, Cam Johnson and Dennis Schroder gained more notoriety as trade candidates than impact players for Brooklyn entering this season. Yet, […]

Paul George made an instant impact in his first game for the Philadelphia 76ers, though he couldn’t overcome a scorching-hot Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns. He looked rusty but instantly made their offense workable, taking the last shot with the game on the line despite Tyrese Maxey being on a heater. Not only did […]

Jayson Tatum continued his stellar season with an impressive performance against the Atlanta Hawks, helping the Boston Celtics secure a dominant 123-93 victory. Tatum’s first-half shooting spree was a highlight in the Celtics’ triumph, which pushed their record to 7-1 and extended their winning streak to three games. Tatum’s first half was particularly noteworthy, as […]

The Detroit Pistons took an impressive step toward development defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 115-103. Detroit has improved to 3-5 and is riding the high of a two-game winning streak after beating the Lakers and the Brooklyn Nets this past Sunday. The Monday night win snapped a seven-game losing streak against the Lakers for the […]

Paul George made his Philadelphia 76ers debut in a very close loss to the Phoenix Suns. He only scored 15 points in 32 minutes but still had plenty of juice in his return to the court. The loss hurts but there’s still plenty of room for optimism. The 76ers flopped down the stretch, losing all […]