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The Los Angeles Lakers heated up the trade market on Sunday when they swung a deal to acquire Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton from the Brooklyn Nets for D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and three second-round picks. The Lakers were able to beat out a competitive offer from the Memphis Grizzlies, who had a package centered […]

The Memphis Grizzlies were supposedly favorites to land Dorian Finney-Smith, but the Lakers swooped in and offered the best deal for him. The Grizzlies now have to pivot, and they have another player in mind from the Brooklyn Nets, which is Cam Johnson, according to Marc Stein. “The Nets are now said to be seeking […]

The Charlotte Hornets take on the Chicago Bulls at home for their last game of the year. Unfortunately for them, they’ve lost seven straight games and most of that has been due to the injuries to their star players LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller in a few games with some nagging injuries. Ball has played […]

We’re back with yet another betting prediction and pick in the NBA as we head towards the Western Conference for this upcoming tilt. The Los Angeles Clippers (18-13) will take on the New Orleans Pelicans (5-27) as the two sides meet for the first time this season. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series […]

We’re set to bring you another betting prediction and pick as we kick this week off in the NBA, heading to the Eastern Conference for this next tilt between familiar foes. The Chicago Bulls (14-18) will visit the Charlotte Hornets (7-24) as both teams try to break recent losing streaks. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with […]

After a fight between Tyler Herro and Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson on Sunday night, Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler commented on what went down at the end of the Heat’s 104-100 win. Immediately after the dust settled, NBA fans reacted to the Herro and Thompson brawl on social media, and that included Herro’s teammate […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made a move Sunday acquiring Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton from the Brooklyn Nets and shipping away D’Angelo Russell. The Lakers now have a solid three-and-D player that they can plug into the lineup and another player that can shoot from the perimeter pretty well. The Lakers do lose a point […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers will begin a mini California trip in the Bay Area as they face the Golden State Warriors. It’s a historic rivalry at Oracle Arena as we continue our NBA odds series and make a Cavaliers-Warriors prediction and pick. The Warriors lead the head-to-head series 68-55. Yet, the Cavaliers destroyed the Warriors 136-117 […]

The Denver Nuggets will play the Utah Jazz on Monday at the Delta Center. It’s a showdown in Salt Lake City as we share our NBA odds series and make a Nuggets-Jazz prediction and pick. The Jazz lead the head-t0-head series 124-91. Yet, the Nuggets have won both games against the Jazz this season. They have […]

The Dallas Mavericks head to northern California to take on the Sacramento Kings on Monday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Mavericks-Kings prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Mavericks-Kings NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Mavericks-Kings Odds Dallas […]

The Philadelphia 76ers head to the west coast to take on the Portland Trail Blazers Monday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a 76ers-Trail Blazers prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the 76ers-Trail Blazers NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: […]

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

The San Antonio Spurs closed a four-game road trip the way they started it — with a loss to a playoff contender that’s been playing better as of late following a slow start. A 112-110 setback to the Minnesota Timberwolves came a little less than a week after the Spurs fell to the Philadelphia 76ers. […]

The Houston Rockets lost to the Miami Heat on Sunday and the biggest highlight of the night didn’t involve a basketball. With around 35 seconds remaining in the fourth, the Rockets were down by five. Miami was about to begin an inbound play, but Amen Thompson and Tyler Herro were suddenly tangled up face to […]

As far as Eastern Conference contenders go, the Boston Celtics shouldn’t be struggling. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown still lead the way. The supporting cast remains intact. And on the sidelines, Joe Mazulla continues to utilize the playbook that granted them a championship. The thing is, they’re in a slump. Through their last six games, […]

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton gave a strong declaration after his huge win over the Boston Celtics. Rick Carlisle’s team picked up a much-needed victory after losing to its Eastern Conference rival by 37 points two days ago. The Pacers were led by their star point guard, who put up an efficient 31 points just […]

A Western Conference swing is always a quality test for a budding young team like the Detroit Pistons. During their four-game road stretch, the Pistons defeated the Phoenix Suns, Los Angeles Lakers, and the Sacramento Kings stunningly. The West Coast trip concluded Saturday with a Pistons’ 134-121 loss to the Denver Nuggets. The Pistons have […]

BOSTON — After falling to the Indiana Pacers on Sunday night, 123-114, the Boston Celtics are 2-4 in their last six games. Despite these recent struggles, Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla is looking forward to his team’s schedule becoming even harder in the coming days. Following the nine-point loss, which is tied for Boston’s largest […]

LOS ANGELES – To say the Los Angeles Lakers have been hit with injuries to their frontcourt this season would be a major understatement. To this point, Anthony Davis has been the only available center on the standard roster. The Lakers have used two-way contract player Christian Koloko at times, but head coach JJ Redick […]

The Miami Heat’s game against the Houston Rockets did not end without fireworks, as Tyler Herro and Amen Thompson got into an altercation that resulted in seven people being ejected. After the game, Herro wanted to keep his answers quick when discussing the altercation. “Just two competitors going at it, playing basketball,” Tyler Herro said, […]

A wild brawl near the end of Sunday’s game between the Miami Heat and the Houston Rockets broke out, mainly sparked by shooting guard Tyler Herro and forward Amen Thompson. With just under a minute left in the contest, a commotion between the two players happened in front of the Heat’s bench, resulting in several […]

The Phoenix Suns are off to a 15-16 start in their second season with the big three of Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, and Bradley Beal. With trade season in full swing, the Suns could be active in upgrading their roster. Owner Mat Ishbia has been aggressive since taking over as the Suns owner. The acquisition […]

The Toronto Raptors still can’t find their way out of a slump. On Sunday, the Raptors suffered a 136-107 loss at the hands of the Atlanta Hawks at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. That’s the 10th loss in a row for the Raptors, who made it harder for the team to win by shooting themselves in […]

LOS ANGELES – In the Los Angeles Lakers’ last two games, they’ve been without one or the other of their superstar duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis. During the Lakers’ win against the Golden State Warriors on Christmas, Davis didn’t finish the game due to an injury scare, while James didn’t suit up against […]

The NBA announced that Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has been fined $100,000 for using profane language during a live television interview. The fine amount is based in part on Edwards’ history of using profane language during media interviews, the statement said. The comments game during an on-court interview after the Timberwolves’ 113-112 win over […]

The Sacramento Kings are an in a tough spot after firing head coach Mike Brown. De’Aaron Fox has also been in trade rumors, sparking a potential overhaul of the Kings roster. In the offseason, the Kings acquired DeMar DeRozan in a sign-and-trade on a three-year $74 million deal. The acquisition of DeRozan added more offensive […]

Jamal Murray has had a bit of a slow start to his 2024-25 season. Hampered by injuries, the Denver Nuggets point guard has yet to really catch fire like most fans are accustomed to seeing from him. But in the Nuggets 134-121 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday, Murray finally looked like his vintage […]

BOSTON — The new year is almost here, and it’s been an incredible 365 days for the Boston Celtics. The C’s captured an NBA title in June and carried their winning ways into the 2024-25 regular season. In fact, Boston won so much that dropping three of its last four games felt like a brutal […]

Recently, Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson passed Reggie Miller for fifth place on the all-time three pointers made list, and posted a caption on Instagram that raised some eyebrows pertaining to his relationship with former Golden State Warriors teammate  Stephen Curry. In his post, Thompson referred to Miller as “the greatest to ever shoot it,” […]

The Brooklyn Nets continued a veteran fire sale on Sunday. They sent Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton to the Los Angeles Lakers for D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis, a conditional 2027 second-round pick and unprotected 2030 and 2031 second-round picks. However, the rebuilding squad was reportedly deep into negotiations with the Memphis Grizzlies before accepting the […]

The Orlando Magic have been dealing with injuries all season to several of their key players, and it has continued with the latest update to Jalen Suggs. Suggs suffered a right wrist sprain against the Brooklyn Nets and didn’t return to the game. Hopefully, Suggs’ injury isn’t bad to the point where he has to […]

After playing with New York Knicks All-Star Jalen Brunson, Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein compared the differences and similarities to playing alongside All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Earlier this month, Hartenstein revealed his reason for leaving the Knicks in free agency over the summer. Then, he revisited his time in New York after beating the Charlotte Hornets […]

After being out of action due to a left hamstring strain since Nov. 6, star New Orleans Pelicans power forward Zion Williamson has made progress in his recovery and could be on pace to return to action soon. Pelicans head coach Willie Green confirmed that Williamson has been participating in practice in a limited capacity. […]

San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagnie noticed an extremely tall presence in the back of the room during his most recent post-game press conference. “Big man in the back,” Champagnie said to the individual who had just entered the room. “Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs,” the for-the-moment reporter identified himself as before asking a question […]

With a shorthanded backcourt, missing two of its key defenders in Lu Dort and Cason Wallace, rookie Ajay Mitchell earned his first start for the Oklahoma City Thunder in a 106-94 win against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday. After Mitchell earned a spot in the NBA’s rookie ladder, the second-round pick continues to prove why […]

On Saturday evening, the New York Knicks picked up an overtime road win over the Washington Wizards thanks to a 55-point outburst from Jalen Brunson, including a game-tying basket from the point guard to send the game into the extra frame. While he’s had more help from his improved supporting cast this year, the game […]

The Los Angeles Lakers picked up a 132-122 win over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night and provided some comedic relief for the media after the game. When Lakers power forward Anthony Davis was speaking to the media in the locker room, shooting guard Austin Reaves put his comedy talents on display. “Anthony Davis’ reaction […]

The Boston Celtics host the Indiana Pacers on Sunday night, and Kristaps Porzingis is still on the injury report. Porzingis left the Celtics’ Christmas Day matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers after just 13 minutes of action due to a left ankle sprain. Another notable member of the Celtics included on the injury report is Jrue […]

Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball didn’t exactly have a smooth path to the NBA. While Ball was always considered to be a very good NBA prospect back during his early high school days at Chino Hills, his pathway to the league was anything but ordinary and included a stint in Lithuania. During a recent interview […]