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The Charlotte Hornets suffered a 125-119 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday, but it certainly wasn’t the fault of LaMelo Ball. The Hornets star poured in a career-high 50 points in the defeat, with Charlotte outscoring Milwaukee by seven points in his 40 minutes on the court. Ball also tallied 10 assists, five rebounds […]

The Miami Heat host the Dallas Mavericks Sunday evening in the hopes of winning two straight, but there has been a question regarding the status of their top player. Heat star Jimmy Butler is listed as “questionable” for the contest against Dallas as he missed Saturday’s practice with an illness. Butler is coming off a […]

When third-year star Paolo Banchero exited the Orlando Magic lineup with a torn oblique back in late-October, it would’ve been reasonable to believe that this young Magic team wasn’t going to be able to remain competitive without their leading scorer, rebounder and facilitator for the next four to six weeks. Of course, these projections didn’t […]

Michael Malone has etched his name into Denver Nuggets history as the franchise’s all-time winningest coach with 433 wins. The previous wins leader, Doug Moe, has his name hanging in the rafters at Ball Arena after earning 432 wins during his tenure. Now that Malone is the franchise leader in wins, he will undoubtedly join […]

Victor Wembanyama scored nearly half of his game-high 25 points in the fourth quarter as the San Antonio Spurs erased a 17-point late third-quarter deficit to beat Stephen Curry and a Golden State Warriors team that sits atop the Western Conference 104-94. In his first game back after missing three straight with a knee contusion, the […]

The Golden State Warriors are entirely focused on Stephen Curry’s championship pursuit. However, the front office decided on a committee approach to replacing Klay Thompson. Curry could not be the only shooter on the court while Draymond Green roamed the restricted area. Steve Kerr has warmed up to Buddy Hield lately, and that trust led […]

The NBA season continues and we have a tilt between the Brooklyn Nets and the Sacramento Kings on Sunday.  It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Nets-Kings prediction and pick. The Brooklyn Nets (6-10) face off against the Sacramento Kings (8-8) on Sunday in a matchup that could be pivotal for both […]

The NBA season continues and we have a tilt between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday.  It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Clippers-76ers prediction and pick. The Philadelphia 76ers (2-12) host the Los Angeles Clippers (9-7) on Sunday, looking to snap their losing streak against a Clippers […]

The NBA season continues and we have a tilt between the Dallas Mavericks and the Miami Heat on Sunday.  It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Mavericks-Heat prediction and pick. The upcoming matchup between the Dallas Mavericks (9-7) and Miami Heat (6-7) on Sunday, promises to be an exciting clash. The Mavericks […]

The Toronto Raptors will face the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday at RocketMortgage Arena. It’s a showdown in Ohio as we share our NBA odds series and make a Raptors-Cavaliers prediction and pick. The Raptors won their last game, beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 110-105 to improve their record to 4-12. Conversely, the Cavs defeated the New Orleans […]

Joe Thornton is almost certainly the greatest player in the history of the San Jose Sharks. He played 15 seasons in his 24-year career with the Sharks and he helped transform the team into a perennial playoff team — albeit one that fell short of winning the Stanley Cup. A Bay Area legend! Congrats, Joe […]

While Miami Heat rookie Kel’el Ware still waits for consistent minutes at the professional level, he continues to receive major endorsements within the team, such as head coach Erik Spoelstra. Before the Heat take on the Dallas Mavericks Sunday evening, veteran star Kevin Love spoke highly of Ware after the conclusion of Saturday’s practice. Heat’s […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have a defensive disruptor on their hands with center Donovan Clingan. The No. 7 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft is already making his impact felt, per the Blazers’ social media. “With two blocks in last night’s game, Donovan Clingan has recorded 16 consecutive games with a block this season, […]

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat hope to be at full strength when they face the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday evening, they also have to focus on their opponent, who made a huge addition this offseason with former Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson. After the Heat beat the Philadelphia 76ers last Monday, they hope […]

Cleveland Cavaliers sharpshooter Max Strus is five weeks into his six-week recovery window after suffering a high ankle sprain injury during the preseason. However, in an update from Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson, once Strus is evaluated, the Cleveland forward still needs time to get back on the floor. “Max is still a ways away,” […]

The Milwaukee Bucks host the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday. Giannis Antetokounmpo is on the injury report alongside Khris Middleton, Ryan Rollins, AJ Johnson, and several other members of Milwaukee’s team. Antetokounmpo is listed as probable with right patella tendinopathy, also known as jumper’s knee. So, is Giannis Antetokounmpo playing against the Hornets with this injury? […]

It may come as a shock to short-attention-span fans but the biggest disappointment for the New Orleans Pelicans this season is not Zion Williamson. For those looking at the long-term health of the franchise, a lack of developmental plans for Yves Missi, Karlo Matkovic, Jordan Hawkins, and Antonio Reeves is far more worrisome. Willie Green […]

Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. remains questionable for the team’s upcoming game against the Detroit Pistons on Saturday. This marks the third consecutive game where Carter Jr. has been listed as questionable. He participated in practice earlier this week on Tuesday but was ruled out for back-to-back games, including the Magic’s recent win over […]

The Indiana Pacers host the Washington Wizards for an Eastern Conference battle on Sunday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Wizards-Pacers prediction and pick. The Wizards hosted the Boston Celtics for an NBA Cup game on Friday night and lost 108-96. For the majority of the game, the Wizards played well […]

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat are dealing with injuries to Terry Rozier and Jaime Jaquez Jr., add another name to the list as it’s their biggest star in Jimmy Butler. After coming back to the lineup and Butler leading the Heat to victory over the Philadelphia 76ers last Monday, his status is in question […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves will battle the Boston Celtics on Sunday at the TD Garden. It’s a battle in Beantown as we share our NBA odds series and make a Timberwolves-Celtics prediction and pick. The Timberwolves fell 110-105 to the Toronto Raptors in their last game on Thursday. Conversely, the Celtics defeated the Washington Wizards 108-96 on […]

Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson was involved in a scary car accident on Thursday afternoon. Ahead of Portland’s road game against the Houston Rockets, Chauncey Billups’ team received some concerning news about its star guard. According to Trail Blazers reporter Sean Highkin, Henderson was in a ride-share in Houston when the car was rear-ended. […]

The Golden State Warriors provided significant updates on the injury status of stars Stephen Curry and Draymond Green ahead of their back-to-back game against the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night. According to the latest injury report, Curry is listed as probable with left-knee bursitis, while Green is also probable due to right-elbow soreness. This […]

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson and his agency, Creative Artists Agency (CAA), have split up, as first reported by Sam Amick and Joe Vardon of The Athletic. This agency represents a variety of NBA stars like New York Knicks’ Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns, as well as other All-Stars like Donovan Mitchell and Devin […]

Superstars evolve in many different ways, just ask Franz Wagner and his brother, Mo Wagner of the Orlando Magic. Franz hit a tough game-winning three to stun the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday. While teammates like Jalen Suggs, and head coach Jahmal Mosley raved about how productive Franz has been, his brother has seen the […]

After making the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in a decade, the Indiana Pacers are off to a rough start in 2024-2025. Owning a 6-10 record through their first 16 games, the Rick Carlisle and Tyrese Haliburton-led Pacers have largely disappointed early on. With no more than two consecutive wins on the year, […]

The injury-riddled New Orleans Pelicans needed some good news going into Thanksgiving. Brandon Ingram is busted up but Willie Green must be happy to hear Trey Murphy III is finding the ‘flow of things’ easier after another rehab stint. Having Murphy III and Jordan Hawkins firing on all cylinders when Dejounte Murray (hand) and CJ […]

Every NBA player has their craft. However, some just have a deeper bag of tricks compared to others. It’s always fun to see a player go deep in his bag to form a potential highlight play. Because of this, it’s one of the most exciting reasons to watch the NBA brand of basketball. Here are […]

The New Orleans Pelicans and Zion Williamson are in good spirits going into the holiday season. Although the former All-Star is out for another few weeks, the locker room is giving Willie Green a maximum effort. The other Pelicans All-Star, Brandon Ingram, has been leading the charge despite some lower leg injuries that were noticeably […]

The Dallas Mavericks secured a crucial 123-120 victory over the Denver Nuggets in Friday night’s NBA Cup matchup, improving their season record to 9-7 and moving to 2-1 in West Group C standings. The win keeps the Mavericks firmly in contention for a spot in the tournament’s quarterfinals, showcasing their determination to compete for the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies and Chicago Bulls will play on Saturday night. Memphis is currently 9-7 while Chicago is just 7-10. However, earning a victory on the road will prove to be especially difficult if Ja Morant does not play. Morant is dealing with multiple injuries heading into Saturday’s game. Morant, 25, has been limited to […]

While Kyrie Irving dedicated the Dallas Mavericks win to Luka Doncic, the Mavericks accomplished a historic feat that the franchise hasn’t seen since 2016. They finished with seven players in double figures for the third game in a row, according to Mavericks PR. It’s the first time since March 2016 (3/25-3/28/16, three games) that Dallas […]

In their third straight home game, the Los Angeles Lakers will host the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night. Anthony Davis tops the Lakers’ injury report, which also includes Jaxson Hayes, Christian Wood and Jarred Vanderbilt, among others. Davis is probable with a plantar fasciitis injury that has plagued him throughout the early portion of 2024-2025. […]

The San Antonio Spurs are set to go head-to-head with the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night in a Western Conference affair. The game projects to be exciting, but Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is dealing with a right-knee contusion. So is Wembanyama playing tonight vs. the Warriors? The Spurs are 8-8. They will be battling […]

Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez challenged Ben Simmons to attempt 10 shots per game at the start of this season. Through 12 appearances, the three-time All-Star has failed to reach the mark once. Simmons is attempting a career-low 4.8 shots per game, ranking dead-last among 200 NBA players averaging over 22.5 minutes per game. […]

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown had a night to remember on Friday, combining a standout performance on the court with a personal milestone off it. Following the Celtics’ 108-96 NBA Cup win over the Washington Wizards, Brown finally met Bill Nye the Science Guy, fulfilling a wish he had shared publicly earlier this month. The […]

Amid a challenging start to the season, the Philadelphia 76ers’ backcourt duo of Tyrese Maxey and rookie Jared McCain are addressing concerns about their size and defensive capabilities. Despite the team’s 3-12 record, both guards have delivered standout performances, prompting discussions about their effectiveness together. Maxey, standing at 6-foot-2, has been a consistent offensive force, […]

Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton received an epidural last week for a back injury that sidelined him for three games. He returned during Friday’s 113-98 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers but admitted the injury will be “long-term” and need managing throughout the season. “Everybody always manages something, but this, I’ll probably be managing it for […]

The Denver Nuggets will meet the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday at Crypto. It’s a Western Conference Quarterfinals rematch as we share our NBA odds series and make a Nuggets-Lakers prediction and pick. The Nuggets are coming off a game against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night. Meanwhile, the Lakers are coming off a narrow home […]