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Riding a season-worst three-game losing streak, the injury-riddled Cleveland Cavaliers are looking for blood against their next opponent: the Detroit Pistons. Last time out, the Cavs welcomed back superstar big man Evan Mobley but were sent blasting off again against the Houston Rockets. The Pistons, meanwhile, lost to the Orlando Magic 121-113 in their latest […]

We’re set for another betting prediction and pick in the NBA as we continue our coverage of the cross-conference tilts from around the league. The New Orleans Pelicans (12-34) will take on the Toronto Raptors (13-32) as both teams look to improve on their current standing. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with […]

Kyle Kuzma’s Washington Wizards tenure has reached a breaking point. What will the front office do as the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline approaches? That question is now more pressing after the 29-year-old’s postgame comments on Saturday night, via The Athletic’s Josh Robbins. “I think today I just decided to be myself and not really […]

As the Miami Heat expect Jimmy Butler to return to the lineup on Monday, that drama has overshadowed how exceptional of a year it has been for Tyler Herro. Subsequently, as the Heat’s All-Star hopeful hopes to get his first nod, head coach Erik Spoelstra spoke after the team’s 106-97 win over the Brooklyn Nets […]

On Saturday evening, the Los Angeles Clippers continued their impressive recent streak of play with a relatively comfortable home win over the Milwaukee Bucks. James Harden was the story in this one, turning back the clock to the tune of 40 points as Kawhi Leonard continues to try to find his rhythm after recently returning […]

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick for Monday’s NBA slate as we take a look at this next matchup between streaking teams. The Memphis Grizzlies (31-15) will take on the New York Knicks (30-16) as both teams put their winning streaks on the line. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with […]

The 2025 NBA trade deadline is quickly approaching as teams look to finalize deals to improve their rosters before Feb. 6. Contenders are looking to stack their rotations before the final stretch of the regular season and the playoffs while some of the teams at the bottom of the standings are making moves with an […]

The Chicago Bulls fell at home on Saturday night against the struggling Philadelphia 76ers. Both the Bulls and 76ers are having subpar seasons so far, and it was Philadelphia that came out on top in a back-and-forth affair. Chicago and Philadelphia traded leads throughout the game, but the 76ers pulled away in the fourth quarter […]

The Phoenix Suns have shown some signs of life over the last week or so, winners of four out of their last five games to push themselves back over the .500 mark on the season. Kevin Durant has continued to play elite level basketball after recently being named to yet another All-Star team, and the […]

The New Orleans Pelicans’ performance against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night left a lot to be desired as they fell 123-92 on the road. Head coach Willie Green did not make any excuses for his team’s performance following the game, deciding to take the loss and move on. Although the scoreboard did not look how […]

The New Orleans Pelicans’ winning streak came to an end on Saturday night as they were blown out 123-92 by the Charlotte Hornets on the road. Pelicans head coach Willie Green did not look for things to blame after the loss. He decided to take it on the chin instead. “We didn’t bring it tonight, […]

On Saturday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers continued their winning ways with a relatively easy road win over the Golden State Warriors in a nationally televised contest. The win gave the Lakers a 2-0 edge in their season series vs the Warriors this year and it also marked the return of Jarred Vanderbilt to the […]

On Saturday evening, the Brooklyn Nets retired the jersey of former All-Star Vince Carter during the halftime period of their game against the Miami Heat. Carter spent four seasons in a Nets uniform when the team was located in New Jersey, leading the organization to three playoff appearances and securing multiple All-Star berths during that […]

Oklahoma City Thunder center Jaylin Williams suffered a hamstring injury in training camp, delaying his 2024-25 campaign before making his regular-season debut in a 123-105 win against the Washington Wizards on December 23. With Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein slated to return against the Portland Trail Blazers, Willimas reflected on his time with Oklahoma City rookie […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have been one of the surprises of the NBA this season, pushing their record to an impressive 26-19 with a Saturday night home win over the Milwaukee Bucks. The team only recently got star Kawhi Leonard back from an injury that kept him out for the first third of the season, […]

Jusuf Nurkic has been in trade rumors for the past few weeks, but he also hasn’t seen the court in a while. Nurkic was benched after being the starting center for the team, and though that could signal a trade is in the works, he believes that he’ll still be with the team past the […]

Fot the five-year anniversary of Kobe and Giana “Gigi” Bryant’s death in a tragic helicopter accident on Jan. 26, 2020, the Hall of Famer’s former team, the Los Angeles Lakers posted a sweet picture of Kobe and his daughter with a message that echoed the thoughts of many fans on this day: “Always in our […]

After losing their wild card round playoff matchup to the Baltimore Ravens, the Pittsburgh Steelers will be watching the 2024 NFL Championship Games from the comfort of their homes. But football isn’t the only important occurrence on Jan. 26, as Sunday also happens to be the five-year anniversary of Kobe and Gigi Bryant’s tragic death. […]

Midway through the season, the Indiana Pacers have finally seemed to surpass their early-year struggles and find the rhythm that led them to the 2024 Eastern Conference Finals. However, despite their recent success, the Pacers are rumored to be eyeing the trade market, with center Myles Turner potentially being available. With just over one week […]

PHOENIX — Throughout the 2024-25 Phoenix Suns season, head coach Mike Budenholzer continues to be amazed by Kevin Durant. Although the latter has won his fair share of championships, MVPs, and Finals MVPs, he remains committed to the game of basketball. Most recently, Durant was named a starter in the 2025 NBA All-Star Game. Once […]

We’re back once again for our coverage of Monday’s NBA slate as we head to North Carolina for this next meeting between cross-conference foes. The Los Angeles Lakers (25-18) will take on the Charlotte Hornets (12-30) in their first meeting of the season. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Lakers-Hornets prediction […]

As the trade deadline looms ahead for Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler, there are still games to be played for the team with the question remaining if the 35-year-old will contribute. Coming off Butler’s two-game suspension from the Heat, the “expectation” is that he will come back to the team with the chance of playing […]

Since she landed with the Indiana Fever, Caitlin Clark has developed a special friendship with fellow Circle City star Tyrese Haliburton. Clark showed her support for her friend during his dominant performance in the Indiana Pacers’ win over the San Antonio Spurs in Paris. Clark watched like a proud sister as Haliburton dropped 28 points […]

The Portland Trail Blazers host the Oklahoma City Thunder for a Northwest Division battle on Sunday evening. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Thunder-Trail Blazers prediction and pick. The Thunder are coming off a loss to the Dallas Mavericks at home without Luka Doncic. That was their second loss to the […]

The Boston Celtics bounced back from their embarrassing blowout loss against the Los Angeles Lakers to pick up a 122-107 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night. Ahead of the game, Jaylen Brown was credited with providing his team with a motivational quote on the white board in their locker room, but after the […]

Today marks the fifth year anniversary of Kobe Bryant’s tragic death, and sometimes it’s hard to think that it’s real. Mostly everybody knew where they were the moment the news came across the news, and the entire world was shaken up as Bryant was a well-known icon not only in basketball but in society. Some […]

The Dallas Mavericks suffered a 122-107 loss to the Boston Celtics on Saturday night, and their immediate concern will be the injuries that are continuing to pile up for them. For star guard Kyrie Irving, his main concern may be the fact that he cannot seem to find a way to pick up wins over […]

With a 118-108 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night, the Golden State Warriors have now lost three of their past four games. Despite the tough stretch and Stephen Curry’s recent struggles, Steve Kerr remains optimistic about his team’s rest-of-season outlook. In the loss to the Lakers, Curry shot just 4-of-17 from the […]

When watching Stephen Curry, sometimes you get mesmerized by some of the things that he’s able to do on the court. For Anthony Davis, he was recently shocked by what Curry did, and it wasn’t in the guard’s favor. As the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors faced off, Curry was at the free […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are closer to a top draft pick than they are a top seed in the Eastern Conference. Joel Embiid’s prolonged injury saga and the team’s inability to overcome it has ruined Philly’s chances of making a playoff run. Could the Sixers tank the rest of the 2024-25 season — ruling Embiid out […]

Stephen Curry has been dealing with injuries on and off this season, but for the most part, the Golden State Warriors guard has been available to play. One of the injuries that has lingered is his knee tendinitis, but after the game, he gave a positive update. “It’s trending in the right direction,” Curry said. […]

Franz Wagner’s Jan. 25 performance against the Detroit Pistons is forever etched into the Orlando Magic’s history books. With a 25-point fourth quarter, the budding superstar tied Tracy McGrady’s franchise record for most points in a single quarter. In his fourth-quarter barrage, Wagner went 9-for-10 from the field, including 4-for-4 from three, to guide Orlando […]

The Miami Heat were expected to be a contender in the Eastern Conference this year, similar to how they’ve been competitive for the past few seasons. However, the relationship between the organization and Jimmy Butler has turned sour. This is taking a toll on the team, as the Heat are posting a 22-22 record, which […]

The Boston Celtics picked up a commanding 122-107 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night, getting themselves back on track after they suffered an embarrassing blowout defeat at the hands of the Los Angeles Lakers just two days earlier. Even with the win in hand, though, Kristaps Porzingis wasn’t totally content with Boston’s performance. […]

The Chicago Bulls were hoping former No. 4 pick Patrick Williams would take a leap forward after signing him to a five-year, $90 million contract this past offseason. Instead, Williams has gone backward and is currently suffering through the worst season of his career. Saturday night only brought more disappointment, with Williams scoring just two […]

With the trade deadline approaching, it’s a safe bet that the Chicago Bulls are going to be major players. With their superstars on the trading block, it might be only a matter of time before the Bulls can finally press the rebuild button, as they aim to build a better roster. However, the NBA trade […]

Following his healthiest start to a season in years, Ben Simmons’ injuries are piling up. After missing the Brooklyn Nets’ previous three games due to an illness, the team announced he was available for Saturday’s Miami Heat matchup. However, they ruled him out minutes before tipoff due to lower back soreness. “I was told before […]

The Golden State Warriors failed once again to build momentum coming off a nice win, falling 118-108 to the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night at the Chase Center. The Warriors trailed by just one point at halftime but faltered in the second half, with star Stephen Curry the main culprit of the struggles after […]

The Golden State Warriors suffered a 118-108 loss at the hands of the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night, and along the way, Stephen Curry endured one of the worst halves of basketball of his NBA career to contribute to this loss. Despite that, Curry didn’t let his poor outing prevent him from making the […]