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NBA players on two-way contracts don’t have the guarantee of staying in a team’s roster. More often than not, they are tasked to spend more time in the NBA G-League. With limited exposure, it’s a long shot for a two-way player to make an impact in the NBA. However, there have been times when players […]

As the Miami Heat take on the Orlando Magic on Monday night, all eyes will once again be on star Jimmy Butler as he has been the face of trade talks in the NBA. Butler had been serving a two-game suspension where he is now eligible to come back and play for the team before […]

We’re back with yet another betting prediction and pick for today’s slate of NBA action as we turn attention towards this next cross-conference showdown. The Washington Wizards (6-38) will visit the Dallas Mavericks (24-22) as the teams conclude their season series, Dallas leading 1-0. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Wizards-Mavericks […]

Former Boston Celtics All-Star star point guard Isaiah Thomas is not yet giving up on his dreams to make it back to the big leagues. On Monday, Shams Charania of ESPN reported that Thomas was trying to give himself another shot at the NBA. “Two-time All-Star Isaiah Thomas is pursuing another NBA return, signing into […]

The Memphis Grizzlies visit the New York Knicks on Monday night. Josh Hart is on the injury report and is listed as questionable. Hart is dealing with right knee soreness after scoring 20 points, 18 rebounds, and 11 assists against the Sacramento Kings in a 143-120 win. Here’s everything we know about Josh Hart’s injury […]

Jordi Fernandez knew a rebuild was in the cards when he accepted the Brooklyn Nets head-coaching job last spring. After a surprise start to the season, losses are piling up as the team angles for a top draft pick. Despite extended absences to Cam Thomas, Cam Johnson, D’Angelo Russell and Ben Simmons — the team’s […]

It looks like the Miami Heat are still trying to find a team to trade Jimmy Butler to, and it’s apparently going to take more than one team if they send him to the Phoenix Suns. That is Butler’s preferred option, but in order to make it work, Bradley Beal will have to waive his […]

The New York Knicks are the only team in the NBA with two All-Star starters, which is pretty fair considering how effective their starting unit has been. The Knicks starting five have played significantly more minutes than any other five-man lineup in the NBA, and they still boast a +4.2 net rating. But considering how […]

We’re back to continue our betting predictions and pick for today’s NBA slate as our coverage takes us to another cross-conference tilt. The Denver Nuggets (28-17) will take on the Chicago Bulls (19-27) as both teams attempt to bounce back from recent losses. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Nuggets-Bulls prediction […]

The Los Angeles Clippers travel to the desert to take on the Phoenix Suns Monday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Clippers-Suns prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Clippers-Suns NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Clippers-Suns Odds Los […]

The Brooklyn Nets will host the Sacramento Kings on Monday night at Barclays Center. Ben Simmons has been ruled out due to lower back soreness. The matchup will mark Simmons’ fifth straight absence and his ninth in Brooklyn’s last 14 games. *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (Get Access | Save $30)* Ben Simmons ruled […]

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault was impressed by his team’s defense limiting the Portland Trail Blazers’ leading scorers and its poise to remain relentless against their role players. The Thunder got it done on both ends of the floor. Isaiah Hartenstein returned from a five-game absence and made his presence felt, pulling down […]

Unlike the Philadelphia Eagles, Paul George and the Philadelphia 76ers are not having tremendous success in their current season. While the Eagles have just punched a ticket to Super Bowl 59, George and the Sixers are in the middle of a disappointing 2024-25 NBA campaign. George had another reason to frown on Sunday night, albeit […]

The Milwaukee Bucks kicked off the 2024-25 NBA season with championship aspirations. Yet, as the season approaches its midpoint, the team has struggled to find consistent form. With the 2025 NBA trade deadline on the horizon, the Bucks have a crucial chance to make impactful changes and reaffirm their status as serious contenders in a […]

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

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder rebounded from their Thursday night loss to the Dallas Mavericks by defeating the Portland Trail Blazers 118-108 on Sunday, January 26. The game also marked Isaiah Hartenstein’s return to the court after missing the Thunder’s previous five matchups. The Thunder’s MVP candidate, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, powered the team with […]

The Golden State Warriors lost 118-108 to the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday during the NBA’s rivalry week. Despite trailing by just six points heading into the fourth quarter, the Warriors couldn’t mount a comeback, as star point guard Stephen Curry surprisingly failed to score a single point in the second half. The Warriors’ struggles […]

The NBA trade deadline is one of the most thrilling stretches of the season, brimming with unexpected twists, blockbuster deals, and teams solidifying their championship hopes. For the Orlando Magic, the 2025 trade deadline is a crucial juncture. This season isn’t just about making the playoffs anymore; it’s about proving they belong among the league’s […]

Today, January 26, 2025, is the fifth anniversary of the helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, that claimed the lives of Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, and seven others when Kobe was only 41 years old. Five championships, two Finals MVPs, one regular-season MVP, and 18 All-Star selections, he was one of the greatest if […]

With less than two weeks to go until the NBA trade deadline, teams across the league are carefully assessing how to bolster their chances—whether for this season or the seasons ahead. The Chicago Bulls are no exception, finding themselves at the center of trade rumors as the February 6 deadline looms. Much of the speculation […]

The Atlanta Hawks are on the road to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves Monday night. This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Hawks-Timberwolves prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Hawks-Timberwolves NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Hawks-Timberwolves […]

The Detroit Pistons will battle the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday. It will be a divisional showdown at the RocketMortgage Arena as we continue our NBA odds series with a Pistons-Cavaliers prediction and pick. The Pistons lead the head-to-head series 132-106. Recently, the Cavs defeated the Pistons 113-101 on October 25 at RocketMortgage Arena. The Cavaliers have […]

The Orlando Magic will battle the Miami Heat on Monday. It will be a divisional showdown at the Kaseya Center as we continue our NBA odds series and make a Magic-Heat prediction and pick. The Heat lead the head-to-head series 80-61. Also, the Heat are 6-4 in the past 10 games against the Magic, including 4-1 […]

Experiencing a losing streak can be a wake-up call for any team, irrespective of their standing in the league. For a championship contender like the Cleveland Cavaliers, facing their worst stretch of the season with three consecutive losses has brought some serious issues to light. Interestingly, the concern during this slump isn’t centered around the […]

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

The Dallas Mavericks agreed to a two-way contract with center Kylor Kelley on Sunday. Dallas needs all of the help they can get at the center position, as Dereck Lively II, Dwight Powell and Maxi Kleber are all currently injured. Daniel Gafford has played well, but the Mavs still need depth. Tim MacMahon of ESPN […]

The NBA trade deadline is like the league’s annual game of high-stakes poker. Contenders go all in and pretenders fold their hands. For the Indiana Pacers, sitting at 25-20 midway through the season, Indiana has shown flashes of greatness. However, if the Pacers want to establish themselves as a true force in the Eastern Conference, […]

New York Knicks stars Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Josh Hart watched the NFC Championship game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders on Sunday. With the Eagles cruising to a 55-23 victory, Brunson and Towns took time out of their day to roast Hart. Brunson and Towns supported the Eagles to win, while Hart […]

The Dallas Mavericks are set to host the Washington Wizards on Monday. The Mavs, however, continue to deal with injury trouble. Maxi Kleber is the latest player to go down with an injury, as he suffered a right foot fracture during the Mavs’ 122-107 defeat against the Boston Celtics on Saturday. Kleber is among six […]

LOS ANGELES – When the Los Angeles Lakers traded for Dorian Finney-Smith in a deal with the Brooklyn Nets, they acquired the type of wing defender they lacked since the departures of Alex Caruso, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Danny Green. With almost one month having passed since the trade, the Lakers early returns on Dorian Finney-Smith […]

The Houston Rockets hit the road to take on the Boston Celtics Monday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Rockets-Celtics prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Rockets-Celtics NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Rockets-Celtics Odds Houston Rockets: +6.5 (-115) […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off their third straight win after defeating the Golden State Warriors, 118-108 on Saturday. It was the first of a five-game road trip for the Lakers, and that trip continues on Monday against the Charlotte Hornets. Again, the main question for the Lakers is who will be available to […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ 2024-25 season has been hampered by injuries, and head coach Jason Kidd recently gave an honest answer about the team’s injury woes. In response to the Mavericks’ increasing number of injuries, the team announced that they had made a roster move in the form of a two-way contract. The Mavericks announced that […]

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 […]