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The Los Angeles Lakers grinded out a hard-fought victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night, with the final score settling in at 134-127. The contest had a playoff-like intensity considering how both of these teams were tied for the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference heading into the action, and that was clearly […]

PHILADELPHIA — For the first time since Joel Embiid’s rookie season, the Philadelphia 76ers will not partake in the NBA playoffs. Riddled with injuries up and down the roster and incapable of competing at a high level at full strength, this season was a disaster for Nick Nurse’s squad. The Sixers’ 118-95 loss to the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are 45-29 and No. 4 in the Western Conference standings, following a 134-127 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday. After a 29-point, nine-assist, eight-rebound performance from Luka Doncic, and a 25-, eight and six performance LeBron James, the Lakers star tandem’s moment was captured with a special flash of the […]

The Washington Wizards will land a star prospect in the 2025 NBA Draft if they get lucky in the lottery, but they already have a player who thinks he can be “The Guy.” Rookie guard AJ Johnson has been a walking highlight reel recently, and his 20-point game against the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday was […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault remembers navigating a young Shai Gilgeous-Alexander through his second NBA season. Years before Gilgeous-Alexander was a back-to-back candidate for MVP, Daigneault observed a young guard trying to find his way. After the Thunder’s 132-111 win against the Indiana Pacers, Mark revealed the most significant strides […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Los Angeles Clippers should have been a thrilling showdown between two playoff-bound teams at Rocket Arena. Instead, the injury report has become the defining storyline. Both squads will be missing key contributors. The Clippers must navigate life without Kawhi Leonard. Meanwhile, the Cavs are feeling the sting of losing Ty […]

We’re set for yet another betting prediction and pick inside the NBA as we head to the Western Conference for the continuation of this three-game season series. The Golden State Warriors will visit the San Antonio Spurs as the Warriors look for their first win against San Antonio. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Warriors-Spurs […]

The Memphis Grizzlies were hoping Tuomas Iisalo would provide a new-coach bump, but LeBron James and Luka Doncic put an end to those plans quickly. Ja Morant (hamstring/shoulder) was able to give the new head coach 31 minutes, managing 22 points (9-23 FGA), 10 assists, eight rebounds, and a steal. However, the Los Angeles Lakers […]

We’re back with yet another betting prediction and pick for Sunday’s NBA action as we head towards the Eastern Conference for the conclusion of this five-game season rivalry. The Atlanta Hawks (35-38) will take on the Milwaukee Bucks (40-33) with the season series tied at 2-2. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Hawks-Bucks […]

Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers entered Little Caesars Arena with history on their side, a 12-game win streak against the Detroit Pistons serving as their safety net. But on this particular matchup, history meant nothing for the Cavs. What unfolded was a stark reminder that past dominance does not guarantee present success. Despite a […]

We’re back with another slate of NBA action as the Regular Season draws to a close. This betting prediction and pick takes shape in this upcoming cross-conference tilt as the Portland Trail Blazers (32-42) will visit the New York Knicks (46-27). New York leads the series 1-0. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Trail Blazers-Knicks […]

CHICAGO – The Chicago Bulls didn’t look like anything special during the first few months of the season, and after losing Zach LaVine, things only started to get worse. The Bulls weren’t winning, and some unfortunate injuries hurt the team as well. The Bulls have been in play-in tournament contention all year long, but now, […]

The Detroit Pistons didn’t forget the backlash they got for their early struggles, especially from the Legion Hoops account. Detroit is having their best season this decade, accomplishing their first winning season since 2019. However, the way they started the season wasn’t pleasant. They were 10-16 after 26 games, with one loss causing Legion Hoops […]

Amid Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP race with Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic, his father, Vaughn Alexander, chimed in on his son’s chances of winning. After Alexander watched his son and the Thunder capture a franchise record 61st win, it only strengthened Gilgeous-Alexander’s case for MVP. For Vaughn, the choice is easy, whether Shai […]

The Los Angeles Clippers will head to Ohio for a battle on Sunday afternoon with the Cleveland Cavaliers. It will be a clash at RocketMortgage Arena as we continue our NBA odds series with a Clippers-Cavaliers prediction and pick. The Cavaliers lead the head-to-head series 78-61. Yet, the Clips have gone 6-4 in the past 10 […]

Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry were once teammates on the Golden State Warriors. The Splash Brothers were linked again on Saturday night despite Thompson continuing to play with the Dallas Mavericks while Curry remains with the Warriors. Klay recorded his 200th three-pointer of the season against the Chicago Bulls, becoming the second player in NBA […]

The Nike Air Foamposite has seen one of its hallmark years since their inception in 1997. A classic and unrecognizable sneaker in the basketball world and in streetwear, the Foamposite has had its moments in the spotlight. After a number of new releases and retro drops throwing it back to classics, we’ll see yet another […]

Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole is a polarizing player who has elicited strong reactions from NBA fans for years. To some, he is the guy Draymond Green punched in the face during a Golden State Warriors practice. Others will call him the best player on an abysmal team (16-58) and treat him as such. It […]

Anthony Davis joined elite company during the Dallas Mavericks-Chicago Bulls game on Saturday night. In the first quarter, Davis recorded his 1,800th career block. According to the Mavs, AD became the 11th player in NBA history to have 1,800 blocks and 18,000 points. Davis joined a list of former NBA superstars with the accomplishment. List […]

CHICAGO – The Chicago Bulls are one of the hottest teams in the NBA right now, and they have pulled off a couple of miraculous comebacks during their recent hot streak. The craziest one happened on Thursday night against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Bulls trailed by 18 points in the fourth quarter and were also […]

A lot has changed in the last month for the Chicago Bulls, as they are one of the hottest teams in the NBA right now. The Bulls have been scorching hot during the month of March, as they are 9-4 and they have won nine of their last 11 games. For most of the season, […]

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra had shock towards the Memphis Grizzlies firing Taylor Jenkins. The Grizzlies made the decision on Friday, ending Jenkins’ stint after six seasons. He led them to three playoff appearances, including a West Semis appearance in 2022. He was about to lead them to their fourth under his tenure before […]

Another collaboration from Air Jordan and Nike is reportedly on the way as the brand continues to expand its numbered retro line with a new slate of cross-overs from some of their favorite partners. Miami-based streetwear retailer SoleFly is no stranger to a solid Air Jordan collaboration as they’ll follow their most recent Air Jordan […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Houston Rockets and the Phoenix Suns on Sunday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Rockets-Suns prediction and pick. Sunday’s matchup between the Houston Rockets and Phoenix Suns promises to be a thrilling contest. The Rockets, seeking their fifth consecutive road […]

The minds at Nike have been hard at work keeping up with constant releases surrounding Kobe Bryant’s ever-popular Nike Kobe signature line, even branching out to other silhouettes to honor the one and only Black Mamba. Following previous Kobe-themed Nike Air Force 1 releases, we’ll see an all-new Nike Air Force 1 “Lenticular” arrive after […]

Kevin Durant’s signature Nike line recently saw its 18th sneaker, making him one of the longest-tenured Nike athletes with an active signature collection. He’s also one of three athletes (Michael Jordan, LeBron James) to own a Nike lifetime contract in part to his generational talent and accomplishments in the game of basketball. Nike will honor […]

Shaqir O’Neal, son of NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal, has entered the NCAA transfer portal, according to On3’s Jamie Shaw. The 6-foot-7 forward recently completed his junior season at Florida A&M University (FAMU), where he posted career-best numbers. O’Neal averaged 6.7 points and 3.4 rebounds per game while appearing in all 29 contests. He […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Detroit Pistons and the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Pistons-Timberwolves prediction and pick. Sunday’s matchup between the Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves promises to be intense. The Pistons, seeking their fourth consecutive win, boast a […]

LOS ANGELES – When the Los Angeles Lakers signed Quincy Olivari to a two-way contract ahead of the 2024-25 season, it was met with positive reaction from the fanbase. Olivari had endeared himself to Laker Nation following a strong preseason performance after a viral media day photo with LeBron James. The Lakers ultimately cut Quincy […]

Years before Oklahoma City Thunder center Jaylin Williams recorded his second triple-double, he had his first conversation with head coach Mark Daigneault. Williams revealed that he didn’t know Daigneault was the Thunder head coach during his predraft workout with the team. The NBA’s 2024 Coach of the Year was still unrecognizable in 2022, two years into […]

Former Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is still reeling from the aftereffects of selling the team in 2023. As if that, plus Cuban’s astonishment at the trading of Luka Doncic, wasn’t enough, he is feeling the heat from a former Mavericks employee, even though the trade occurred after Cuban sold the franchise.  In a back-and-forth […]

The Memphis Grizzlies’ turbulent week extended beyond the sidelines as details emerged surrounding a heated exchange between teammates Desmond Bane and Santi Aldama during the team’s 140-103 blowout win over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday. The incident, which took place during a timeout, was brought to light in a recent report by The Athletic’s Sam […]

Unfortunately, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s first NBA MVP will be remembered for the wrong reasons by a segment of fans. To the Thunder star’s detractors, his propensity for getting to the line is all they can grumble about.  That’s disappointing because his game is so much more than some cartoonish portrayal of him as a Hardeneque charlatan […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have not had the best luck throughout the 2024-25 season, unable to catch a break with injuries and not producing the best results. One bright spot for the team, however, has been the level of play it has gotten from rookie center Yves Missi. It has not been an easy start […]

MINNEAPOLIS — The energy inside Target Center on Friday night was phenomenal, with fans on their feet as the Minnesota Timberwolves’ relentless defense returned. As Jaden McDaniels blocked Kevin Durant’s signature turnaround jumper and Rudy Gobert soared through the air for his eighth powerful dunk of the evening, the Timberwolves sealed their 124-109 victory over […]

After every win, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams and his teammates have fun with sideline reporter Nick Gallo during his walkoff interviews. Winners of 61 out of 73 regular-season games, the fun happens often, albeit Thunder players using Gallo as a towel rack, dressing him in team apparel, or Williams’ hat and jewelry. In […]

After the Memphis Grizzlies shockingly fired head coach Taylor Jenkins, there has been a multitude talking points around the league surrounding the future of star Ja Morant. It certainly seems like many reports also question Morant’s future with the Grizzlies, but the latest from The Athletic goes into detail about the new offense this season […]

The Miami Heat have been without Andrew Wiggins and Duncan Robinson lately, but head coach Erik Spoelstra gave updates on their status. Wiggins is getting closer to returning, but the Heat are trying to ease him back to avoid further injury. “It’s been getting tight the last two games,” Spoelstra said via the Miami SunSentinel. […]

The Memphis Grizzlies made a shocking decision when they fired Taylor Jenkins with only nine games remaining in the regular season and despite being in a heated playoff race in the Western Conference. But the move to fire Jenkins could have been a long time coming, even tracing back to the offseason. The Grizzlies may […]