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Since Ben Simmons joined the Brooklyn Nets, he’s become a bit of an afterthought. It’s been quite a fall from grace for Simmons after he earned All-NBA and All-Star honors with the Philadelphia 76ers. Simmons had flaws on offense but was considered a legitimate Defensive Player of the Year candidate at his peak. But since […]

With Stephen Curry and Andrew Wiggins both out with injuries, Golden State Warriors head coach had to change his starting lineup vs. the New Orleans Pelicans. But in addition to replacing the pair of starters, he decided to go a step further and also controversially replace the healthy Jonathan Kuminga in the starting five. Kerr’s […]

The Golden State Warriors have started the season off strong, but injuries have also caught up to them, with Stephen Curry, Andrew Wiggins, and De’Anthony Melton sidelined in their previous game. Despite the injuries, head coach Steve Kerr decided to bring one of their best available players, Jonathan Kuminga, off the bench in their game […]

The Denver Nuggets are heading into the 2024-2025 NBA season with the hope of avenging their early playoff exit last season at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves. This year, they will be once again led by the reigning three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic and NBA champion Jamal Murray. While every opposing team will have […]

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

The Boston Celtics are on the road to take on the Indiana Pacers Wednesday night. Check out our NBA odds series as we give you a Celtics-Pacers prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Celtics-Pacers NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Celtics-Pacers Odds Boston […]

The Golden State Warriors looked like they had all the tools to be in the championship picture last season. However, the campaign ultimately showed that the days of the core of the Warriors dynasty were numbered. After the Warriors were dispatched by the Sacramento Kings in the play-in tournament, it marked the end of one […]

The Atlanta Hawks head to the nation’s capital to take on the Washington Wizards Wednesday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a Hawks-Wizards prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Hawks-Wizards NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Hawks-Wizards Odds Atlanta […]

The NBA season continues and we have a tilt between the Brooklyn Nets and the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. It is time to continue our NBA odds series with a Nets-Grizzlies prediction and pick. The Brooklyn Nets (1-3) face off against the Memphis Grizzlies (2-2) on Wednesday night at FedExForum in a matchup of […]

The NBA season continues and we have a tilt between the New York Knicks and the Miami Heat on Wednesday night. It is time to continue our NBA odds series with a Knicks-Heat prediction and pick. The New York Knicks (1-2) will face off against the Miami Heat (2-1) on Wednesday in a crucial Eastern […]

The NBA season continues and we have a tilt between the Detroit Pistons and the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night. It is time to continue our NBA odds series with a Pistons-76ers prediction and pick. The Detroit Pistons (0-4) are set to face the Philadelphia 76ers (1-2) on Wednesday night in a matchup that could […]

The NBA season continues and we have a tilt between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night. It is time to continue our NBA odds series with a Lakers-Cavaliers prediction and pick. The Los Angeles Lakers (3-1) will clash with the Cleveland Cavaliers (4-0) on Wednesday night in a highly anticipated […]

The final season of “Inside the NBA” on TNT hasn’t offered a shortage of jokes and hot takes, courtesy of NBA legend and analyst Charles Barkley. In the latest episode, a hot mic caught Barkley insulting the Golden State Warriors, and then he said the league should rig the Play-In Tournament so that the struggling […]

Nikola Jokic delivered a massive triple-double as the visiting Denver Nuggets surged to a 144-139 overtime victory against the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday. He spotlighted Russell Westbrook’s contributions in his post-game interview, commending Westbrook’s first 20-point game as a Nugget. “Russ was really amazing, in the third or fourth quarter, I don’t know, he kept […]

The Golden State Warriors improved to a 3-1 record on Tuesday as they defeated the New Orleans Pelicans, 124-106, despite the absence of Stephen Curry due to an ankle sprain and Andrew Wiggins, due to a back injury. In the win, the Warriors relied on the hot second-half shooting from Buddy Hield and production from […]

No Stephen Curry, no problem as the Golden State Warriors improved to 3-1 after defeating the New Orleans Pelicans 124-106 on Tuesday. Besides Curry, out with a sprained ankle, Andrew Wiggins also missed this game due to a back injury. Still, the team relied on their depth and terrific second-half shooting to beat the Pelicans. […]

The Pelicans visit the Warriors on Wednesday! These teams have opened the year playing well, each coming into this matchup with a 2-1 record. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Pelicans-Warriors prediction and pick. The Pelicans have talent and could be a surprise team this year. They made some noise last […]

The Magic visit the Bulls on Wednesday! The Magic have looked solid, while the Bulls have looked inconsistent. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Magic-Bulls prediction and pick. The Magic have looked solid to start the year, and it seems like they are primed for another run at the postseason. Thanks […]

The stage was set for Jonathan Kuminga’s best game of the season. Not only were Andrew Wiggins and De’Anthony Melton out for the first leg of the Golden State Warriors’ home back-to-back against the New Orleans Pelicans, but Stephen Curry was joining them on the Chase Center sidelines, leaving Steve Kerr’s team bereft of dynamic […]

The Utah Jazz (0-4) are receiving the terrible news they knew was inevitable. Second-year forward Taylor Hendricks will be sidelined for the rest of the season, according to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. The No. 9 overall selection in the 2023 NBA Draft suffered a fractured right fibula and dislocated right ankle in Monday’s 110-102 loss to […]

The Denver Nuggets have improved to 2-2 after defeating the Brooklyn Nets in overtime, 144-139. In the victory, three-time MVP Nikola Jokic dazzled once again, finishing with another triple-double of 29 points, 18 rebounds, and 16 assists. However, coach Michael Malone gave his team’s unique “Defensive Player of the Game” award to new addition Russell […]

The Brooklyn Nets ruled out Nic Claxton for Wednesday’s road matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies, head coach Jordi Fernandez announced after Tuesday’s loss to the Denver Nuggets. The sixth-year center will sit out the back-to-back as part of his return-to-play progression from a hamstring injury. “It’s basically part of the return to play with his […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves fell to 2-2 on Tuesday night after losing a Western Conference Finals rematch against the Dallas Mavericks 120-114 at home. The Timberwolves have had a scratchy start to the season after shaking up their roster in a major way this offseason, trading Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks for Julius Randle […]

Fans of the New Orleans Pelicans are looking for silver linings already. The front office is also watching the injury report more than the NBA’s October games considering the implications on the entire season. Dejounte Murray suffered a right hand fracture on opening night and Zion Williamson missed a game due to a non-COVID illness, […]

The San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder have opposite starts to the 2024-25 season. The Spurs expected to improve in Victor Wembanyama’s sophomore season, but they are just 1-2 to begin the year. The Thunder were optimistic about their chances this year and remain one of three teams who are still undefeated. The Thunder […]

In a rematch of the 2024 Western Conference Finals on Tuesday night, it was the Dallas Mavericks that once again got the better of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Led by 35 points from Kyrie Irving, the Mavericks took a 120-114 victory as they managed to overcome a scoring barrage from Anthony Edwards to begin the game. […]

The Denver Nuggets’ decision to sign Russell Westbrook this past offseason was a polarizing one. While there’s no doubt about how impactful Westbrook can be off the court, it was fair to question how well he’d fit in on a Nuggets team that doesn’t have many shooters. And his first three games with the team […]

The banged-up New Orleans Pelicans are taking on a short-handed Golden State Warriors team on Tuesday night, and they have picked up another key injury of their own in the process. Defensive ace Herb Jones, one of the best stoppers in the league, went to the locker room after suffering what appeared to be a […]

The 2024 World Series has the athletics world buzzing. Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James praised Dodgers veteran Freddie Freeman for his early Game 4 home run against the New York Yankees. Yet, James is not the only NBA player tuning into the competitive series. Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young is getting in on the […]

The Denver Nuggets have had a so-so start to the 2024-25 regular season. They have started the season at 2-2, recovering to win consecutive games after dropping their first two of the year. But through the early ups and downs, Nuggets star Nikola Jokic has been dominant on his way to making NBA history. About […]

The Utah Jazz were trying to earn their first win of the 2024-25 NBA season on Tuesday, but that taxing task became utterly implausible once they lost their best player. Lauri Markkanen exited the 113-96 home loss versus the Sacramento Kings and was ruled out with back spasms, per the team. He finished with seven […]

Lonnie Walker IV impressed in preseason, sparking speculation among Boston Celtics fans about his potential spot on the roster. However, after signing an Exhibit 10 contract, Walker was ultimately waived, with the Celtics unable to justify retaining him due to salary cap implications. The 25-year old inked a deal with the Celtics offering a substantial […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have had a strong start to the 2024-25 NBA campaign. However, the Lakers are not the only ones who have the city buzzing. The Dodgers are amid an exciting World Series matchup with the New York Yankees and are one win away from claiming the 2024 title. The Dodgers’ fandom reaches […]

Tuesday night didn’t start great for Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks. In a rematch of last season’s Western Conference Finals, the Minnesota Timberwolves got off to a greta start at home, with Anthony Edwards going on a historic heater in the first quarter. Edwards scored 24 points in the first quarter for the Timberwolves, […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are being challenged to start the 2024-25 NBA season but the front office made a quick decision regarding the roster. The organization treated Jay Huff to a contract upgrade, going from a two-way to a full four-year NBA contract. Ja Morant’s ‘slippage’ comment about the Grizzlies showed serious concern for the defense. […]

The Phoenix Suns took down the Los Angeles Lakers, 109-105 in Monday’s contest. While Kevin Durant and Devin Booker both had 30, and 33 points respectively, it wasn’t solely the scoring that caught attention. It was their defense. Following the game, Booker spoke to reporters and illustrated how team defense should be orchestrated. “Communication, I […]

The Golden State Warriors are off to a 2-1 start in the NBA season, but apparently Charles Barkley doesn’t think too much of it. Barkley, who’s always one for his audacious takes on the air, didn’t hold back when discussing the Warriors on Tuesday. On NBA TNT Tipoff, Barkley made a clear statement as the […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have won back-to-back games as they return home for a five-game homestand. As the team prepares to take on the Portland Trail Blazers and Phoenix Suns on another back-to-back, the team will look to continue proving what Terance Mann said before the season officially kicked off. At a practice last week, […]

It’s no secret that the Los Angeles Lakers want to upgrade their roster, though new coach JJ Redick has seemingly maximized their existing talent to go on a 3-1 start this season. However, in recent years, the Lakers have always pulled the trigger when a trade made itself available, and rumors have persistently linked them […]