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Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson is definitely one of the more unique players in the NBA. The 20-year-old is starting his second season with the Blazers after he was selected with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft after spending two years with the G-League Ignite after graduating early from high […]

Paul George and Karl-Anthony Towns are good friends, so it’s not a surprise to know that George knew about the New York Knicks trade earlier than most. It’s also not a surprise that George knows extra details surrounding the trade than many people know. During  Podcast P, presented by Wave Sports + Entertainment, Jackie Long […]

The Shai Gilgeous-Alexander-led Oklahoma City Thunder, 3-0, are one of only four NBA teams that remain undefeated three games into the regular season. Chet Holmgren is playing like a superstar; the defense has held opponents to fewer than 96 points in two of their three victories, but Gilgeous-Alexander couldn’t care less about the outside noise. […]

Several Brooklyn Nets veterans described this year’s training camp as the hardest of their NBA career. For first-time NBA head coach Jordi Fernandez, the grueling process aimed to prepare his players for his defensive expectations. While the Nets ran out of gas late in their first two games, Fernandez wasn’t buying excuses about tired legs. […]

The Houston Rockets have been a heavy name mentioned in the NBA trade market since last season and now it appears that they’re interested in Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler if his services were to become available via trade. Per NBA Insider Marc Stein, the Rockets could be a buyer in the trade market even […]

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade received one of the highest honors possible on Sunday. A statue donning Wade’s likeness now stands outside the Kaseya Center, reminding every fan of the Hall of Famer’s legacy. However, at the ceremony unveiling this Heat monument, Wade admitted he wished his former team had a different kind of ceremony […]

Los Angeles Clippers veteran forward P.J. Tucker has been in a bind lately. Tucker hasn’t played for the Clippers and wants a change in scenery. Recently, Los Angeles granted Tucker and his representative permission to find a trade, allowing them to forward a new home. However, with Tucker making $11.5 million this season, facilitating trade […]

Dwyane Wade’s statue was revealed on Oct. 28, as the Miami Heat legend was recognized for his illustrious career with the team. There were more comments on social media about how the statue didn’t particularly look like Wade, and people started making jokes, including Paul Pierce. Pierce shared his text messages with his former teammate […]

The Utah Jazz have found themselves in the thick of trade rumors once again, with the Los Angeles Lakers being interested in Walker Kessler. The third-year big man could offer a stable defensive presence at the five-spot. The Athletic’s Jovan Buha dove into some trade scenarios for the Lakers, one of those being Kessler. “I […]

Tyrese Maxey got his swagger back. The Philadelphia 76ers star provided his first stand-out performance of the 2024-25 season in an overtime win over the Indiana Pacers, scoring 45 points, 38 of them in the second half in overtime. After two rough games to start the season with Joel Embiid and Paul George on the […]

Bronny James is dealing with a unique wave of criticism as he begins his NBA career with the Los Angeles Lakers. Paul George identifies the “tough spot” that James finds himself in and hopes that he can drown out the outside noise. On the latest episode of Podcast P presented by Wave Sports + Entertainment, […]

There’s no question that NBA fans were quite disappointed to see the Denver Nuggets get eliminated in the second round last season. After winning the 2023 NBA championship, which was the franchise’s first banner, the Nuggets were shocked by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Semifinals in seven games. The early playoff exit certainly […]

We’re back with our final betting prediction and pick of today’s NBA slate as we take a look at this upcoming matchup in the Western Conference. The Los Angeles Lakers (3-0) will take on the Phoenix Suns (2-1) in an exciting meeting of hot teams right now. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series […]

Golden State Warriors superstar point guard Stephen Curry will miss at least the team’s next two home games against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday and Wednesday after suffering a left ankle sprain in Sunday’s 112-104 loss against the Los Angeles Clippers, league sources told ClutchPoints. Curry underwent an MRI, which revealed a peroneal strain […]

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick for today’s NBA slate as we take a look at this next matchup between rivals in the Western Conference. The Utah Jazz (0-2) will take on the Dallas Mavericks (1-1) as both teams try to build upon their starts this season. It’s time to continue our NBA […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are on the road to take on the Boston Celtics Monday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a Bucks-Celtics prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Bucks-Celtics NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Bucks-Celtics Odds Milwaukee Bucks: […]

On Sunday, the Miami Heat paid tribute to the greatest player in the history of their franchise, Dwyane Wade, by unveiling a statue of his that was built outside Kaseya Center. However, good intentions don’t always result in good outcomes. The statue looks nothing like Wade; in fact, it looks as though Wade has been […]

On Saturday night, fans were treated to a classic California basketball matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Sacramento Kings. The Lakers had started off the season on the right foot, winning their first two games, but the Kings were in control of their first matchup of the year as they led through three […]

Jordi Fernandez got his first win as an NBA head coach in dominant fashion, as the Brooklyn Nets upset Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks 115-102 Sunday night at Barclays Center. Fernandez’s team outworked the Bucks for four quarters, forcing 18 turnovers and grabbing 12 offensive rebounds while attempting 17 more field goals. Brooklyn doubled […]

We’re back for another betting prediction and pick in the NBA as we turn towards this meeting of contenders in the Eastern Conference. The Cleveland Cavaliers (3-0) will visit the New York Knicks (1-1) as both teams begin their chase for the Eastern Conference. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Cavaliers-Knicks […]

The Indiana Pacers hit the road to take on the Orlando Magic Monday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Pacers-Magic prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Pacers-Magic NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Pacers-Magic Odds Indiana Pacers: +6.5 […]

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick for the upcoming NBA slate as we head towards the Eastern Conference for this next matchup. The Detroit Pistons (0-3) will take on the Miami Heat (1-1) as Detroit looks for their first win of the season. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Pistons-Heat prediction and […]

We’re back once again for a betting prediction and pick in the NBA as we turn our attention towards this next cross-conference matchup. The Denver Nuggets (0-2) will take on the Toronto Raptors (1-2) as the Nuggets search for their first win of the new season. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with […]

The Orlando Magic are starting to get noticed after last season’s surprising run to the Eastern Conference’s fifth seed. Getting to the postseason was no small feat for an upstart squad still looking for an identity under Jamahl Mosley’s stewardship. Paolo Banchero pushed the Magic above the NBA Play-In Tournament turmoil last spring and is […]

MIAMI – During the Miami Heat unveiling a statue for Dwyane Wade, he mentioned an interesting point in his speech Sunday afternoon that spoke about the player that will continue to carry the culture to the future. While people will discuss Wade’s statue and its polarizing reviews, he would speak about the footprints left by […]

Dennis Schroder doesn’t take kindly to any disrespect directed at his Brooklyn Nets teammates. After Friday’s loss to the Orlando Magic, the Nets point guard stood up for Ben Simmons when a fan called the Aussie “trash.” After Simmons responded, Schroder got in the fan’s face, eventually needing to be separated by team personnel. “No […]

MIAMI- After the Miami Heat unveiled the statue of Dwyane Wade Sunday afternoon to the public outside the Kaseya Center, it was a reminder of the greatness that was brought to the franchise. While the Heat statue has been getting split reviews, Wade shared his appreciation for it and reflected on his career to the […]

The Golden State Warriors suffered their first loss of the season on Sunday, as they fell prey to James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers at home, 112-104. What made the loss taste even worse for the Dubs was the apparent lower-body injury suffered by two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Stephen Curry in the third […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are off to a terrific start to their 2024-25 NBA season, thanks in large part to the tremendous numbers big man Chet Holmgren is putting up. Oklahoma City scored their third win of the campaign on Sunday by taking down the Atlanta Hawks in the Thunder’s first home game, with the […]

MIAMI – Ever since it was announced that the Heat would make a statue of Dwyane Wade to be put outside of the Kaseya Center, it has been a much-anticipated event. The moment arrived, and the Heat statue has been getting polarizing reviews from fans, but Wade himself has a strong positive stance on the […]

After the Los Angeles Lakers began the 2024-25 season with three-consecutive home games, they will head out on a five-game road trip. The trip begins in Phoenix against the Suns on Monday and culminates in Memphis against the Grizzlies on Nov. 6 with stops in Cleveland, Toronto and Detroit. But ahead of the upcoming road […]

To say Tyrese Maxey has “a lot” on his plate without Joel Embiid and Paul George is like saying winters in Alaska are “cold.” The Philadelphia 76ers’ guard has been dealt an insane amount of responsibility as his veteran teammates prepare to make their season debuts soon. The Sixers are 1-2 to start the season […]

LOS ANGELES – De’Aaron Fox had just knocked down back-to-back three-point shots to give the Sacramento Kings a 94-87 lead over the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday. The Kings had closed the third quarter on a 6-0 run to snatch the momentum heading into the final period. That was when Lakers head coach JJ Redick […]

Miami Heat legend Dwayne Wade took the organization to new heights after they drafted him fifth overall in 2003. Now, the Hall-of-Famer’s been immortalized with a statue outside the team’s arena, although it’s not exactly a spitting image of him. Wade said “This is out of body, y’all,” when the statue was unveiled on Sunday, […]

LOS ANGELES – Following the Los Angeles Lakers’ 131-127 win against the Sacramento Kings on Saturday, the main focus postgame was the fourth quarter explosion by LeBron James. But also important in the Lakers’ win was the backcourt performance of D’Angelo Russell and Austin Reaves. While D’Angelo Russell’s name was in trade rumors throughout the […]

Being remembered forever with a statue should be an incredible lifetime achievement. Well, the Miami Heat need to go back to the drawing board with their statue honoring the legendary Dwyane Wade because the internet is roasting the franchise all over social media. Don’t believe me? Take a look for yourself! BREAKING: The Dwyane Wade […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (1-2) faced the Indiana Pacers (1-2) amid a woeful start to their 2024-25 season. The Sixers sought their first win of the season coming into this one. In a wild overtime showdown, they found a way to win by a final score of 118-114. Joel Embiid and Paul George were once again […]

After starting the year 3-0 and picking up their first road win of the season, Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers are looking to stay undefeated and maintain their road trip momentum against the New York Knicks. This will be the first of three matchups between the Cavs and Knicks. Both sides meet again in […]

The “Point Poole” experiment has gone as well as the Washington Wizards could’ve hoped for through the season’s first two games. Jordan Poole has been a bright spot at point guard for them, averaging 20 points on 50% shooting and an unconscious 55.6% clip from three-point range, with five assists and 3.5 steals across 28 […]