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The Chicago Bulls finally released a big burden off their hands prior to the trade deadline by getting Zach LaVine off their books. LaVine spent eight seasons in Chicago, serving as the face of the franchise. But despite unloading the heavier burden that was his contract, they somehow failed to move the remaining star from […]

Everyone is waiting to see LeBron James and Luka Doncic play together in a Los Angeles Lakers uniform after the Lakers swung the massive trade to get Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks for Anthony Davis. Those fans will have to wait a little bit longer for that, as Doncic isn’t expected to make his Lakers […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ latest game with their three stars could not have gone much worse. They lost to the Detroit Pistons, 125-112, in an embarrassing effort that saw them go down by as many as 34 points despite the absence of Detroit star Cade Cunningham. The most notable clip from this game was an argument […]

While fans were hoping that Luka Doncic would possibly make his Los Angeles Lakers debut and return from injury on Saturday against the Indiana Pacers, it appears as if they’re going to have wait a bit longer. And the Lakers might not have LeBron James as well due to injury. The latest injury update for […]

The San Antonio Spurs are still wading into the De’Aaron Fox era, as the former Sacramento Kings tar played his second game in the silver and black on Friday night. The Spurs acquired Fox, one of the NBA’s top point guards, in a blockbuster trade with the Kings and the Chicago Bulls before the trade […]

LOS ANGELES – When the Los Angeles Lakers selected Bronny James with the No. 55 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, the plan was always for him to spend most of his rookie season getting reps in the G League with the South Bay Lakers. So far, Bronny James has appeared in 11 games […]

One of the wildest NBA trade deadlines in recent history has officially passed and stars re on the move all over the league. Luka Doncic is a Laker, Anthony Davis is a Maverick, Jimmy Butler is a Warrior and Brandon Ingram is a Raptor after an extremely chaotic week. One star who didn’t end up […]

The NBA trade deadline has come and gone, and it was another puzzling one for the Chicago Bulls. The Bulls have been getting a lot of attention at the trade deadline for multiple seasons now as they have been in an interesting position between tank mode and playoff push. The Bulls are once again in […]

Chet Holmgren has returned from injury for the Oklahoma City Thunder, and it seems he hasn’t missed a step. Holmgren returned to the Thunder’s starting lineup on Friday night against the Toronto Raptors. A pelvic fracture sidelined the big man since mid-November, having his squad come together as they persevered through that obstacle. With 6:10 […]

Over the past 24 hours, the Phoenix Suns have had reports of a toxic locker room. However, head coach Mike Budenholzer wasn’t buying any of it. Although the initial report came from ESPN, Suns players refuted the toxic locker room environment. Some of it was because of trade rumors involving Kevin Durant. Some of the […]

TNT NBA reporter Jared Greenberg has retracted a report about new Lakers acquisition Mark Williams. Williams was traded to the Lakers prior to the NBA Trade Deadline on Wednesday in a move meant to bolster their size, interior defense, and a vertical lob threat for newly acquired star Luka Doncic. In return, the Hornets acquired […]

The Boston Celtics were the dominant team in the NBA last year from start to finish. After closing the regular season with the league’s best record, they roared through the playoffs in winning the franchise’s 18th league championship. They punished the Miami Heat in five games in the opening round and moved on to the […]

The Dallas Mavericks had to clear the air regarding rumors of them relocating to another state. Following the ground-breaking trade that sent star Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis, people involved with the Mavericks organization have been concerned with the long-term future of the franchise in Dallas. This prompted […]

Allan Wylie is the radio analyst for the Philadelphia 76ers G-League team, the Delaware Blue Coats. Just a college freshman at Rowan University in New Jersey, he has one of the best jobs any 18-year-old could imagine, calling games for a professional basketball team. But Wylie isn’t your average groundbreaking sports broadcaster. He’s much more […]

With the NBA trade deadline a little over 24 hours from being complete, Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal remains on the roster. However, it doesn’t come to general manager, James Jones’s surprise. Although there were plenty of trade rumors surrounding Beal and the Suns, he was never dealt. When Jones spoke to reporters before Friday’s […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves aren’t just changing their season, they’re redefining it. This story belongs to the young Wolves bringing fresh energy to the pack. Jaylen Clark, Rob Dillingham, and Terrence Shannon Jr. aren’t waiting for their “moment” instead, they’re making it with almost every, play, hustle, and shot. Rising to the challenge Jaylen Clark burst […]

After an incredible run in Golden State that saw the former first-overall pick win the NBA Championship with the Warriors, Andrew Wiggins has been traded to the Miami Heat in a massive deal headlined by Jimmy Butler. Wiggins’ run with Steve Kerr’s team unceremoniously came to an end after being the absolute star of that […]

The Atlanta Hawks introduced their new players before their game against the Milwaukee Bucks, and all seem ready for the new opportunity they’re a part of. Georges Niang and Caris LeVert were traded to the Hawks for De’Andre Hunter, and they’re leaving a team that was one of the best in the league this season. […]

The Phoenix Suns (25-25) perplexed a number of fans ahead of Thursday’s NBA trade deadline, as Kevin Durant became a surprise name on the rumor mill. How they decide to proceed going into the 2025-26 campaign is expected to hinge on how the team finishes this season. Though, even if owner Mat Ishbia agrees to […]

Jimmy Butler is expected to make his debut with the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night, as the team will be hitting the road to take on the Chicago Bulls. Both of these teams made some big moves before the NBA trade deadline, as the Bulls no longer have Zach LaVine after sending him to […]

DALLAS — The Anthony Davis-Luka Doncic trade stole headlines before the NBA trade deadline. Although Doncic and Davis received most of the attention from the deal, there were other players included in the Dallas Mavericks-Los Angeles Lakers trade. Max Christie was also traded to Dallas as part of the deal, and he revealed his thoughts […]

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick inside the NBA as we head to Madison Square Garden for this historic rivalry on ABC/ESPN Primetime. The Boston Celtics (36-16) will take on the New York Knicks (34-17) as the two sides continue their season series, Boston leading 1-0. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a […]

We’re set for another betting prediction and pick in the NBA as we head to the Western Conference for this next showdown. The Oklahoma City Thunder will take on the Memphis Grizzlies in a battle between the top two teams in the West. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Thunder-Grizzlies prediction and pick. The Oklahoma […]

The Los Angeles Clippers were fairly quiet at the trade deadline right up until the last hour when they acquired sharpshooter Bogdan Bogdanovic and three second-round picks from the Atlanta Hawks for Terance Mann and Bones Hyland. Bogdanovic was the centerpiece of the deal, while Mann should be a contributor right away for the Hawks. […]

Despite once again being limited from an action standpoint throughout the 2024-25 NBA, Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons and his agent have started to look towards the future. Despite rumors of Simmons talking about a buy-out with the Nets, his agent confirmed that talks about the future have started between the two parties. Even hinting […]

The Golden State Warriors struck out on Kevin Durant at the trade deadline, but they struck gold by landing Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat to give Stephen Curry a second star to play with. The Warriors are trying to make the most of Curry’s final years as an elite player, and now they have […]

Saturday’s NBA slate continues to roll while we’re back with another betting prediction and pick for this upcoming tilt in the Western Conference. The Portland Trail Blazers (23-29) will visit the Minnesota Timberwolves (29-23) for their final meeting of the season, Portland leading the series 2-1. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Trail Blazers-Timberwolves […]

INGLEWOOD, CA — The Los Angeles Clippers dropped their third game in a row on Thursday’s NBA trade deadline, this time against Tyrese Haliburton, Pascal Siakam, and the Indiana Pacers. But the opposing team once again came away impressed with the Intuit Dome. Still in its first few months of existence, the Clippers’ new arena […]

We’re set for another betting prediction and pick for Saturday’s slate of NBA action as we bring you coverage of this next cross-conference meeting. The San Antonio Spurs will bring their new-look lineup against the Orlando Magic as the two sides play their first game against each other this season. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with […]

With the NBA’s annual trade deadline in the rearview mirror, the Cleveland Cavaliers will sadly not see De’Andre Hunter make his debut against the Washington Wizards. However, the Cavs will see a welcome return to their lineup. Superstar guard Donovan Mitchell, who missed Cleveland’s latest win over the Detroit Pistons with an injury, is back […]

The Indiana Pacers will continue their Southern California trip as they battle the Los Angeles Lakers. It will be a battle in downtown LA as we continue our NBA odds series and make a Pacers-Lakers prediction and pick. The Lakers lead the head-to-head series 65-35. Ultimately, the Pacers have split the last 10 games with […]

The Dallas Mavericks (27-25) and Los Angeles Lakers (30-19) each secured victories on Thursday night, but the two teams are currently on different trajectories. LA has lost only three games since Jan. 13, while the Mavs are just 5-8 in that span. Many fans believe the most shocking trade in NBA history will only reinforce […]

Trae Young has witnessed plenty of turnover throughout his young career with the Atlanta Hawks. He has risen as an All-Star caliber player, but has been unable to see his supporting cast grow with him, getting criticism from Lou Williams. Williams appeared on an episode of ‘Run It Back’ on FanDuel TV LIVE uploaded to […]

The Houston Rockets will battle the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday at the American Airlines Arena. It’s a Texas throwdown in Dallas as we continue our NBA odds series and make a Rockets- Mavericks prediction and pick. The Rockets lead the head-to-head series 104-95. Furthermore, the Rockets are 6-4 in the past 10 games against the Mavericks, […]

It has been nearly a week since the groundbreaking news of the trade between the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers, sending Luka Doncic out west in exchange for Anthony Davis, broke, and the shockwave it sent through the basketball world has still not died down. Many figures within the basketball world as well as […]

The Washington Wizards-Kyle Kuzma marriage ended with Wednesday’s trade, but he has no hard feelings. The 29-year-old posted a statement in his “Kuz Kontrol” newsletter (curated by Athletiverse) after Washington agreed to the deal with the Milwaukee Bucks. “DC, Thank You,” Kuzma titled the letter. “If this is my last chapter in D.C., just know—it […]

LaMelo Ball might not be at the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, but his brother will be. As one of the hottest rappers of 2025, LiAngelo “Gelo” Ball will perform his hit single “Tweaker” during halftime of the game on Feb. 16. The performance will be LiAngelo Ball’s first televised performance, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. It […]

Coming off the news that the Miami Heat traded Jimmy Butler, the return included such players as Toronto Raptors’ Davion Mitchell, Golden State Warriors’ Kyle Anderson, and former No. 1-overall pick Andrew Wiggins. As former Warrior now Heat star Wiggins got an emotional sendoff from his former head coach Steve Kerr, he would receive praise […]

The Charlotte Hornets and San Antonio Spurs will go head-to-head on Friday night. However, is LaMelo Ball playing tonight? Ball is among the Hornets listed on the NBA injury report. The Hornets star is dealing with a left ankle sprain. It should be noted that Dalton Knecht and Jusuf Nurkic are also on the injury […]