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The Los Angeles Lakers will make their first trip to Intuit Dome to face off against the Los Angeles Clippers. It will be a showdown in Inglewood as we continue our NBA odds series and make a Lakers-Clippers prediction and pick. The Lakers lead the head-to-head series 153-86. Ultimately, they went 3-1 against the Clippers […]

The Toronto Raptors are about development this season, while still trying to be competitive. The team is going to finish with one of the better odds at a top lottery pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, but the Raptors have seen strong development from some of their young players. Continuing with the development theme, the […]

LOS ANGELES – It was a Friday night and D’Angelo Russell was back in town, his first matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers since being traded to the Brooklyn Nets. So it seemed fitting that with the game on the line, the ball would find itself in his hands. D’Angelo Russell ended up missing the […]

In the first quarter of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 106-98 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Friday, Lu Dort received a technical foul for flopping before he was hit with an unsportsmanlike technical foul in the second quarter. With All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ruled out, Jalen Williams became the focal point for the Mavericks’ defensive approach. At the […]

Kenny Smith’s net worth in 2025 is $22 million. Smith turned an NBA career into a spot on the best sports television panel on the airwaves today. Let’s look at Kenny Smith’s net worth in 2025. What is Kenny Smith’s net worth in 2025?: $22 million (estimate) Smith was on the North Carolina basketball team […]

The Orlando Magic suffered a decisive 121-94 defeat to the Boston Celtics on Friday night, highlighting a critical weakness that has plagued the team throughout the season. Despite a solid performance from Paolo Banchero, who recently returned from a torn right oblique and finished with 21 points, four rebounds, and four assists, the Magic’s struggles […]

At 6-33, the Washington Wizards aren’t looking to make any short-term moves at the NBA trade deadline. If they do pull off any deals, it’ll be to accelerate their rebuild. The best way to do so, of course, is to acquire draft capital and/or young players. This means that they’ll most likely have to give […]

Zach Edey’s return atop the NBA Rookie of the Year award ladder did not last long. Just weeks after re-becoming the betting favorite to win the award, the Memphis Grizzlies center has been surpassed by Washington Wizards rookie Alex Sarr. Sarr has the best odds of winning the award on Fanduel Sportsbook. He is priced at […]

Every homegrown core developed through the NBA Draft needs time to marinate before being mentioned in NBA Finals conversations. Many organizations find that things turn sour when just one ingredient is missing. That has not been the case for Ja Morant’s grumbling Grizzlies. Even without Morant in a second game against the San Antonio Spurs […]

Jalen Williams and the Oklahoma City Thunder overcame a 20-point deficit in a 106-98 loss to the Dallas Mavericks. Head coach Mark Daigneault delivered his honest take on the loss before Williams talked about facing the Mavericks’ defense without All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on the floor. Gilgeous-Alexander was ruled out during pregame due to a sore […]

The Portland Trail Blazers will host the Houston Rockets on Saturday night in a Western Conference matchup, but is Blazers star Jerami Grant playing in the game? Grant is among the Blazers listed on the NBA injury report as he deals with a face contusion. The Blazers have struggled this season, but Grant is capable […]

We’re set for another betting prediction and pick for today’s NBA slate as we head back to the Eastern Conference for this matchup between familiar foes. The Philadelphia 76ers (15-24) will visit the Indiana Pacers (23-19) with their season series tied at 1-1. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a 76ers-Pacers prediction and pick. The Philadelphia 76ers […]

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has received immense praise for his performances as a rookie while in his NFL playoff debut, earning praise from Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green. Green spoke with Fox Sports’ NFL insider Jordan Schultz on an episode of the Why is Draymond Green talking about football? With Jordan Schultz show. […]

We’re set for a betting prediction and pick in the NBA as we take a look at today’s slate and this next tilt in the Eastern Conference. The Atlanta Hawks (21-19) will take on the returning champion Boston Celtics (29-12) as the two sides play the last of their season meetings. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series […]

The Rockets are red-hot and have won five of their last six games. The Trail Blazers have lost four straight and are spiraling into this matchup against the Rockets. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Rockets-Trail Blazers prediction and pick. The Rockets have been the biggest surprise team this year. They […]

DALLAS — Kyrie Irving returned from injury on Friday night and led the Dallas Mavericks to a big 106-98 victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Irving scored 25 points and added five rebounds and five assists in a quality effort despite still dealing with a lumbar back sprain. After the game, Irving shared his honest […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are one of the best teams in the NBA, but they are coming off a loss. The Minnesota Timberwolves are playing well and can get a giant win in a matchup with the Cavaliers on Saturday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Cavaliers-Timberwolves prediction and pick. The Cavaliers […]

The Wizards are spiraling entering this matchup, while the Warriors have been struggling to find any sort of consistency. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Wizards-Warriors prediction and pick. The Wizards have been among the worst teams in the NBA this year. Their keys are Jordan Poole and Kyle Kuzma, thanks […]

The Golden State Warriors host the Washington Wizards on Saturday night. Draymond Green is on the injury report alongside Jonathan Kuminga, Kyle Anderson and Brandin Podziemski, the last three players being listed as out. Green is dealing with an illness, while Kuminga, Anderson and Podziemski are dealing with gluteal, ankle and abdominal ailments. Here’s everything […]

The Dallas Mavericks ended their three-game skid Friday night with a 106-98 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder, led by a standout performance from Kyrie Irving. In just his second game back from a lumbar sprain, Irving posted 25 points, five rebounds, five assists, and a steal, showcasing his leadership on the court. Mavericks forward […]

The Atlanta Hawks visit the Boston Celtics on Saturday night. Trae Young is on the injury report and is listed as probable. James is dealing with a right rib contusion. Here’s everything we know about Young’s injury and his playing status vs. the Celtics.  *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (Get Access | Save $30)* […]

Malik Monk has entered a new phase of his NBA career when it comes to the shoes he’ll don at the games. Monk signed a multi-year deal with shoe brand Peak. It is a popular Chinese shoe brand whose mission is to bring their customers stylish, functional and comfortable products that will help them maintain […]

Bradley Beal continues to land on the injury report for the Phoenix Suns. Although he played in the first game of the five-game road trip, Beal missed the Suns’ contest against the Washington Wizards with a left ankle sprain. Now, it’s more of the same, as he’s doubtful to play with that same injury. Unfortunately, […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks handed Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault and his team only its second loss in 21 games in a hard-fought contest that came down to the wire on Friday. The Thunder competed without All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who was a late scratch due to soreness in his right wrist before […]

LaVar Ball’s larger-than-life persona has drawn critics and fans alike, but one thing remains undeniable: he believed in his sons before anyone else. From Lonzo to LaMelo and even LiAngelo, LaVar backed his family’s basketball potential with unwavering confidence. While many dismissed his predictions as outlandish, some have proven prophetic, shaping how his sons’ careers […]

It’s not often that you hear “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” in an NBA arena. But the Milwaukee Bucks brought the ballpark staple to Fiserv Forum Friday as part of an extended tribute to Bob Uecker, the Milwaukee Brewers’ iconic broadcaster who died Thursday. ”Root root root for the Brewers,” the crowd sang as […]

History and Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo typically go hand-in-hand. In Friday’s game against the Toronto Raptors, Antetokoumpo had 35 points and 13 rebounds. As a result, he now has the eighth-most games with 35+ points and 10+ rebounds in league history. At 30-years-old, he’s continuing to dominate. For instance, Antetokounmpo leads the third NBA […]

A dream came true for one New York Knicks fan on Friday, during a game at Madison Square Garden. The fan swished a half-court shot to win a car, which is enough in itself to make anyone happy. Then, the fan got to have an extra special moment, when actor and director Ben Stiller gave […]

Although Jimmy Butler broke the silence on his Miami Heat return, there’s plenty more to the story. The ongoing feud between Butler and team president Pat Riley has been the height of the discussion. Even with Butler returning, there’s a long-term disinterest in continuing to play for the franchise. However, ESPN insider Shams Charania continues […]

Friday night at the Kaseya Center was a mixed experience for Miami Heat fans. While the team welcomed back All-Star forward Jimmy Butler after his suspension, the Heat were overwhelmed by the Denver Nuggets, suffering a disappointing 133-113 blowout loss. Jimmy Butler, who scored 18 points in the game, had been suspended for seven games […]

Anthony Edwards has expressed his admiration for Timberwolves rookie Rob Dillingham, a sentiment Dillingham reciprocates. Edwards, delivering his second double-double of the season, led the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves to a commanding 116-99 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday night. Anthony Edwards taking Rob Dillingham under his wing After the game Rob Dillingham shared […]

The next chapter in the Jimmy Butler saga with the Miami Heat took place on Friday night as Butler returned from his seven-game suspension after requesting a trade from the team. His return didn’t help the Heat get the result it was looking for, as it lost to the Denver Nuggets at home 133-113. Butler […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder by a final score of 106-98 on Friday night. Kyrie Irving, who did not play on Wednesday due to a lumbar back sprain, returned on Friday and scored 25 points to go along with five assists and five rebounds. After struggling in his initial return […]

Victor Wembanyama’s lanky 7-foot-3 frame allows him to make blocks at a frequent rate. So much so that he has more career blocks than a majority of players in NBA history since the 1973-74 season. Despite the San Antonio Spurs’ 140-112 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night, Wembanyama put up another great statistical […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have been one of the best teams in the Western Conference this year, in part thanks to the next man up mentality. Even while struggling with injuries to some of their key players throughout the season, the Grizzlies have still climbed up into third place in the Western Conference. The Grizzlies were […]

BOSTON — Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is used to people taking shots at him. So when he was asked about the Toronto Raptors mocking him on social media (and to his face), he was unfazed. On Wednesday night, the rebuilding Raptors pulled off an impressive upset and stunned the C’s in Canada, 110-97. Tatum […]

Jimmy Butler is back in the Miami Heat lineup as if he never left, although they suffered a 20-point defeat to the Denver Nuggets in his return from a seven-game suspension. With there being no imminent trade lined up to placate Butler’s demands, it looks as though both parties will be stuck with one another […]

Duke basketball star Cooper Flagg made sure to enjoy some NBA basketball in a Friday night matchup between the Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic. Flagg can be spotted in the stands during the game. He was at TD Garden because he and the No. 3 Duke Blue Devils are preparing for a road matchup against […]

LOS ANGELES – When the Los Angeles Lakers traded D’Angelo Russell to the Brooklyn Nets last month, it meant Austin Reaves was officially the full-time starting point guard. That move was kind of made clear when Lakers head coach JJ Redick moved Russell to the bench early in the season. But the trade cleared any […]