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Kevin Durant may not be the most beloved NBA player due to his decision to join the Golden State Warriors back in 2016; this decision of his robbed their greatest rival, the Oklahoma City Thunder, of a fighting chance. But before his infamous free-agency move, Durant was universally admired, as he was leading a homegrown […]

The Chicago Bulls play host to the Charlotte Hornets Friday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Hornets-Bulls prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Hornets-Bulls NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Hornets-Bulls Odds Charlotte Hornets: +4 (-110) Moneyline: +152 […]

The Phoenix Suns have been scrounging for answers any way they can after falling off in the standings after their brilliant 8-1 start to the 2024-25 season that had many believing that they were in for a bounce-back season. And in early January, the Suns decided that they were going to bench Bradley Beal and […]

On Thursday, the Sacramento Kings hosted the Houston Rockets for the second game of TNT’s double-header. During halftime of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s dominant win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first game, TNT showcased stars Alperen Sengun and De’Aaron Fox arriving for the late game. Inside the NBA host Charles Barkley had plenty to […]

The Houston Rockets have soared into contending status, and their ascent has been quite exciting to watch, as they have assembled one of the brightest young cores in the association. The crown jewel of the Rockets team remains star big man Alperen Sengun, who has continued to flourish as one of the most versatile offensive […]

The NBA Playoffs picture is starting to come into focus as most teams approach the midway point of their respective seasons. Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Desmond Bane are in a decent position but the Memphis Grizzlies are still educating Zach Edey on what is required to win consistently. Thankfully, Taylor Jenkins will get […]

The Denver Nuggets received significant news regarding the statuses of their star players Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray heading into Friday night’s matchup with the Miami Heat with tip-off set for 8 p.m. ET. Jokic (right elbow sprain) is slated to be questionable while Murray (left knee inflammation) is probable for the contest, according to […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers made waves last week when they defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder in an instant classic of a game. During that contest, the Cavs were able to overcome a rough shooting night from star guard Donovan Mitchell, who put up just 11 points on 3-16 shooting from the field during that contest. But […]

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick in the NBA as we take a look at this next rematch in the Western Conference. The Memphis Grizzlies (26-15) will take on the San Antonio Spurs (19-20) as the teams finish their brief back-to-back series. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Grizzlies-Spurs prediction and pick. The […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder will battle the Dallas Mavericks on Friday. It will be a battle at American Airlines Arena as we continue our NBA odds series and make a Thunder-Mavericks prediction and pick. The Thunder lead the head-to-head series 91-85. Recently, the Thunder defeated the Mavericks 118-104 on December 10, 2024, avenging a 121-119 loss […]

Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson has put himself with the likes of Anthony Davis and Victor Wembanyama thanks to his activity on the glass and defense. Thompson, Davis, and Wembenyama are the only three starters who average 10 or more rebounds, two or more blocks, and one or more steals per game, per StatMuse. Thompson’s […]

Myles Turner scored 28 points to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 111-100 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night. Turner also had 2 steals, and blocked 3 shots. Turner was particularly deadly from beyond the arc, hitting 8 of 11 three-point attempts, tying Victor Wembanyama for the most threes made in a game […]

The Orlando Magic will face the Boston Celtics at the TD Garden this Friday. It will be a possible playoff preview as we continue our NBA odds series and make a Magic-Celtics prediction and pick. The Celtics lead the head-to-head series 75-56. Recently, the Magic defeated the Celtics 108-104 at home on December 23, 2024. […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves will face the New York Knicks on Friday at Madison Square Garden. Julius Randle returns to New York as we share our NBA odds series and make a Timberwolves-Knicks prediction and pick. The Knicks lead the head-to-head series 37-30. Recently, the Knicks destroyed the Timberwolves 133-107 on December 19, 2024. The Knicks […]

Darius Garland has solidified his place in Cleveland Cavaliers history, achieving a remarkable milestone during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. With his performance, Garland surpassed John Bagley to claim the third spot on the Cavs’ all-time assists leaderboard. The achievement highlights Garland’s evolution as one of the league’s premier playmakers. His total now […]

In a highly anticipated clash between two conference leaders, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered a first-half masterclass against the Cleveland Cavaliers, leaving fans and analysts alike in awe. The Oklahoma City Thunder guard poured in 26 points, swiped two steals, and shot an efficient 10-for-15 from the field, propelling OKC to a commanding 23-point lead at halftime. […]

A playoff-like aura is pervading the Paycom Center for Thursday night’s rematch between the Cleveland Cavaliers (34-5) and Oklahoma City Thunder (33-6). Both sides tried to maintain perspective during last Wednesday’s clash, but after engaging in a hard-fought contest that should reinvigorate some fans’ love for the NBA, it is tough to deny the extra […]

2024 was a landmark year for women’s basketball, as the sport engaged more people than ever before en route to the completion of a historic WNBA media rights deal. Caitlin Clark was undoubtedly the biggest draw in both the college and professional levels. But Sabrina Ionescu also played a major role in pushing the game […]

Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff continues to make a strong impression in his first season with the franchise. A viral clip circulated on the Players Choice Podcast in which former Washington Wizards star Gilbert Arenas reviewed point guard Cade Cunningham’s performance against the New York Knicks. Arenas described Cunningham’s game as a “big city […]

Ja Morant broke the internet on Jan. 15 in a game against the San Antonio Spurs because of a poster dunk on the best rim protector in the NBA, Victor Wembanyama. It could have been the dunk of the year, but the only problem was that it didn’t count, at least not on the box […]

The drama between the Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler had been building up since he was suspended for seven games “due to conduct detrimental to the team” as he has made it clear he wants out. As the Heat completed their road trip without Butler, he also has wrapped up his suspension as he’s absent […]

The Los Angeles Lakers drafted Dalton Knecht with the 17th overall pick last summer and he’s proven to be a key piece of this rotation in Year 1. The Tennessee product is averaging 9.4 points on 34% shooting from three-point land. Given his numbers, Knecht will likely receive an invite to the Rising Stars Game […]

Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein popped up on the injury report for Thursday’s matchup against the Cleveland Cavs after the team announced the veteran has a left calf injury. Hartenstein suffered the injury in a 118-102 win against the Philadelphia 76ers and will be out for the foreseeable future. The Thunder will face the […]

On Wednesday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers got back in the win column with a come from behind win over the Miami Heat at home. The win allowed Los Angeles to bounce back from a rough loss to the San Antonio Spurs two nights prior, and LeBron James played a big role in closing this […]

After helping the Oklahoma City Thunder make the 2016 Western Conference Finals, Kevin Durant decided to jump ship and join the very team that beat them, the Golden State Warriors. KD proceeded to win two NBA titles with the Dubs as part of their dynasty years alongside Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Klay Thompson. Thunder […]

Ime Udoka’s net worth in 2025 is $9 million. Udoka is the head coach of the Houston Rockets. He has won an NBA championship as an assistant coach. Udoka is also a former professional basketball player who had stopovers with five teams in the NBA. Here is a closer look at Ime Udoka’s net worth […]

Amid the ongoing trade drama surrounding Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat, Kevin Love added fuel to the speculation with a provocative Instagram post. On Thursday, Love shared a clip from Martin Scorsese’s The Wolf of Wall Street, featuring Leonardo DiCaprio’s character, Jordan Belfort, delivering the iconic line: “I’m not leaving… I’m not f***ing leaving.” […]

Jason Kidd’s net worth in 2025 is $85 million. Kidd is the current head coach of the Dallas Mavericks and will continue in that job for the foreseeable future. He is also a former professional basketball player. During his playing days, Kidd earned several accolades including 10 All-Star Game selections, 10 All-NBA team honors, former […]

The Charlotte Hornets are reportedly willing to discuss the availability of Nick Smith Jr., their 27th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, according to The Stein Line. Rival teams have disclosed that Charlotte is open to including Smith Jr. in trade discussions as the franchise navigates a challenging season with a 9-28 record, despite […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have been a trainwreck so far in the 2024-25 NBA season, currently sitting with the worst record in the Western Conference at 10-32. A combination of injuries, poor roster construction, and regression from some starting players have left Willie Green and company searching for answers as the season passes its midway […]

The best teams in NBA history get talked about a lot, and rightfully so. Teams like the Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls, and San Antonio Spurs are always relevant, and that is mainly because they are almost always good. The success of these teams has led to their fans having a lot of […]

When Nick Richards was traded to the Phoenix Suns, it addressed a very crucial need. Rebounding. No one felt it as much as Suns forward Kevin Durant. The all-star explained to AZCentral’s Duane Rankin during Thursday’s morning shoot around how Richards helps Phoenix mightily in the paint. “He’s a strong presence in the paint, a […]

Coming into the season, the Philadelphia 76ers were seen as one of the most likely teams to make a sizable trade. Now, with a losing record and uncertainty of the team’s ability to get into the playoffs looming, it’s tougher to tell what they choose to do ahead of the 2025 NBA trade deadline. Joel […]

What the Golden State Warriors decide to do between now and the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline will have a drastic impact on what the future of one of the league’s most successful organizations over the last decade looks like for the foreseeable future. At 20-20 on the season, it’s clear to see that the […]

The Dallas Mavericks have formally ruled out filing an official protest with the NBA following their controversial 119-116 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night. Marc Stein of The Stein Line reported the team’s decision after evaluating a critical missed goaltending call that could have altered the game’s outcome. With six seconds left […]

When the Miami Heat started this past six-game road trip, they used it as an opportunity to get away from the “chaos” as Tyler Herro said, referring to the outside noise amidst the drama between the front office and Jimmy Butler. While the Heat don’t want to throw away the season because of events not […]

The Phoenix Suns have had a rough first half of the 2024-25 NBA season, currently sitting a game under .500 after Tuesday evening’s loss to the Atlanta Hawks. Despite this, Kevin Durant has continued to put up elite numbers and is a virtual lock to secure another All-Star berth in a few weeks when the […]

Ja Morant delivered a jaw-dropping moment during the Memphis Grizzlies’ 129-115 road victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night, posterizing Victor Wembanyama with a powerful one-handed tomahawk dunk. While the play was ultimately negated due to a foul, it still became the centerpiece of a lighthearted social media exchange between Morant and his […]

Teams aim to be hitting on all cylinders going into the postseason. Rookies are trying to avoid the proverbial ‘wall’ midway through the regular season though. Thankfully for Zach Edey’s learning curve and the Memphis Grizzlies, everyone is pulling in the same direction without much ego involved. The rookie big man from Purdue explained to […]