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What ended as another loss for the embattled Chicago Bulls on Thursday night, started out as an auspicious outing in the United Center. The presence of legendary gymnast Simone Biles and Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens made quite an impression, with many fans believing that the married couple brought them good fortune. By the time […]

We’re set to finish this NBA nightcap off with a betting prediction and pick for this in-state rivalry tilt in the Western Conference. The Los Angeles Clippers (4-4) will take the trip to visit the Sacramento Kings (5-3) as both teams come in off recent wins. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with […]

We’re set for another betting prediction and pick in the NBA as we head back to the Western Conference for this next tilt. The Portland Trail Blazers will take on the Minnesota Timberwolves as the two squads will meet twice more over the next week. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a […]

We’re back with yet another betting prediction and pick in the NBA as we head to the Western Conference for this next showdown. The Houston Rockets (5-3) will visit the Oklahoma City Thunder (7-1) for a can’t-miss matchup of hot teams out West. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Rockets-Thunder prediction […]

The 2024-25 G League regular season is set to tip-off this weekend, and when the South Bay Lakers take the court they will have Bronny James in the lineup. There is no doubt that fans will want to get an up close look at Bronny James as he joins the Los Angeles Lakers’ G League […]

San Antonio Spurs phenom and former No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama continues to dazzle fans with his offensive arsenal and range as they play the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday. In the first quarter of the Blazers game, Wemby took an inverted screen and hit a rainbow three that splashed into the hoop. Moreover, […]

The Golden State Warriors take on the Cleveland Cavaliers in a very exciting early season matchup. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Warriors-Cavaliers prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Warriors-Cavaliers NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Warriors-Cavaliers Odds Golden […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are coming off a tough 131-122 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Pelicans received an injury scare when Zion Williamson exited the game with thigh soreness in the second quarter. The star forward has received an updated status for the Pelicans’ next matchup against the Orlando Magic. Williamson is questionable for […]

Lonnie Walker IV had a rough start to his EuroLeague career with Zalgiris Kaunas, failing to score and posting a -9 efficiency, marking the second-worst PIR in the team’s history. The former NBA player struggled in his EuroLeague debut, going scoreless in nearly 13 minutes of play. He missed all four of his two-point attempts […]

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

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is going to be a Hall of Famer one day. Tatum has been setting records and already has one NBA championship to his name. Jayson Tatum came into the Celtics’ game against the Golden State Warriors only three, three-point shots away from passing former NBA star Baron Davis on the […]

The Indiana Pacers hit the road to take on the Charlotte Hornets Friday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Pacers-Hornets prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Pacers-Hornets NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Pacers-Hornets Odds Indiana Pacers: -6.5 […]

Hornets’ small forward Miles Bridges just received a concerning health update. The sixth-year player out of Michigan State has had a difficult first few games, especially after heading into the season very optimistic about playing more with Brandon Miller and LaMelo Ball. Unfortunately, he’ll have to put that on hold after showing up on the Hornets’ injury […]

Former Oklahoma City Thunder player Dion Waiters joined Scoop “B” Robinson’s podcast to look back at the team’s blown 3-1 lead to the Golden State Warriors in the 2016 NBA Playoffs. The Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook-led Thunder looked to send the 73-9 Warriors home and set up a 2012 NBA Finals rematch of sorts […]

Sacramento Kings’ star De’Aaron Fox recently became the first big NBA name to sign with Stephen Curry’s sub-brand within Under Armour. Previewing Fox’s debut signature sneaker during the preseason, the Kings PG recently wore a clean iteration of the shoes in-game against the Toronto Raptors. Soon after, Curry Brand and Fox released a Christmas-themed teaser […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are currently tied for the third best turnover per game average in the NBA. Dallas’ 11.3 turnovers per game is even with the Boston Celtics, as only the Miami Heat (10.9) and Houston Rockets (10.9) have better averages in the statistic. Taking care of the basketball is something that does […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have reasons for positivity after seeing the anxiety-relieving medical updates on Zion Williamson (questionable) and Trey Murphy III (doubtful) before a big road game. The Orlando Magic will host the Pelicans, who have lost six of the last seven games, with both teams trying to get back into the win column. […]

JJ Redick didn’t mince words about benching D’Angelo Russell during the Los Angeles Lakers’ 131-114 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday. Russell had an underwhelming performance, showing little engagement on both offense and defense. Redick was quick to hold him accountable for the lack of effort. Consequently, Russell logged just 22 minutes, exiting the […]

Kevin Durant and his Phoenix Suns are 7-1 to start the NBA season and with a Pacific Division crown on the horizon, the Suns will look set themselves up in favorable position to emerge out of the West. Durant will look to lead the way while promoting his seventeenth signature model with Nike, the Nike […]

The Brooklyn Nets have been among the NBA’s top surprises early this season. While many projected the rebuilding squad to be in the running for the league’s worst record, Brooklyn has started 4-4 under first-time head coach Jordi Fernandez. Led by veteran point guard Dennis Schroder, the Nets rank 10th in offense through eight games. […]

The Phoenix Suns have been one of the best teams in the NBA so far this season with a record of 6-1. They have a chance to improve on that record on Friday against the Dallas Mavericks. While star guard Bradley Beal appeared on the Suns’ injury report ahead of the game, as per the […]

When the Denver Nuggets collapsed versus the Minnesota Timberwolves and lost Jamal Murray to a concussion on Nov. 1, there was a sense of concern surrounding the 2-3 squad. Since then, however, the 2023 NBA champions are 3-0 and look more like their old selves. Still, fans want to see what the team can do […]

NBA legend Lamar Odom is going viral for reportedly creating a custom sex doll to resemble his ex-wife Khloe Kardashian. In a report per TMZ, the former Los Angeles Lakers superstar went to visit RealDoll, an adult entertainment store based in Las Vegas, to make a custom doll. Odom’s manager, Gina Rodriguez, told TMZ that […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are back on the drawing board after losing to the Memphis Grizzlies 131-114 on Wednesday. Granted, they played without Anthony Davis and Rui Hachimura, but their terrible habits from last season also came out, namely poor effort on defense. Moreover, Lakers coach JJ Redick even benched D’Angelo Russell for his lack […]

The Los Angeles Lakers return home against the Philadelphia 76ers after a tough five-game road trip that saw the Lakers go 1-4 with some frustrations boiling over. But with Friday’s game approaching, the Lakers are hoping to have Anthony Davis back in the lineup amid a foot injury. The foot injury is something that Anthony […]

Ja Morant continues to remind fans that he is one of the most electrifying players in the NBA today. The key word, though, is “remind.” The two-time All-Star star point guard has been unable to stay on the court throughout the last two seasons, with injuries serving as the most recent cause of his absence. […]

The Charlotte Hornets have had a challenging start to the 2024-25 season. However, Charlotte showed great promise with their thrilling 108-107 win over the Detroit Pistons. Brandon Miller sent the Pistons packing with an impressive buzzer-beater layup, but he also had help from LaMelo Ball. Miller gave some interesting thoughts on his partnership with Ball […]

After starting the year 8-0 despite dealing with injuries, the Cleveland Cavaliers remain the hottest team in basketball. Continuing through their tough week, the undefeated Cavs are on the road to face an opponent they’ll only see twice this year: Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors. This will be the first of two matchups […]

As the Miami Heat lost to the Phoenix Suns Wednesday night in another close one, 115-112, there were many aspects of the game that have stood out to fans. One involves the continuation of the slow start to Heat star Bam Adebayo, who had another disappointing outing against the Suns, as head coach Erik Spoelstra […]

Dion Waiters, former NBA guard and 10-season veteran, recently made a bold claim during an appearance on the “Scoop B Radio” podcast with host Brandon Robinson. Reflecting on his career, which spanned stints with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Oklahoma City Thunder, Miami Heat, and Los Angeles Lakers, the 32-year-old asserted his current scoring ability despite not […]

The Los Angeles Clippers still have faint title aspirations if their superstar Kawhi Leonard is able to get healthy and are looking to stay afloat in the crowded Western Conference playoff picture in the meantime. Wednesday evening saw the return of Paul George to face his former team after joining the Philadelphia 76ers. The Clippers […]

A lot of basketball fans will agree that winning an NBA championship in any era was difficult. However, one couldn’t help but claim that some championship runs are just easier than others. Here’s a look at the 10 easiest trips to the NBA Finals in NBA history and how they rank. 10. 1985-1986 Boston Celtics […]

The San Antonio Spurs could possibly be getting some more help on the way, as Devin Vassell is close to returning to the court, according to ESPN’s Sham Charania. “There’s optimism that he could make his season debut on Saturday against the Utah Jazz as he’s recovering from offseason foot surgery,” Charania said. “His season […]

The Los Angeles Lakers started the 2024-25 season hot but have cooled down to a 4-4 record. Bronny James has already appeared with the Lakers squad early on, but the team provided a timeline for his NBA G League debut. The Lakers assigned James to their G League affiliate, South Bay, on Thursday, and the rookie […]

The NBA has seen a ratings decline to begin the 2024-25 season. NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal revealed his “theory” in reference to the viewership decline while speaking on The Big Podcast, via Playmaker. “I have a theory. It’s (ratings) down because we’re looking at the same thing; everybody is running the same plays,” O’Neal said. […]

NBA 2K25 has released its first player ratings update for the 2024-25 season, featuring notable adjustments for three of the league’s biggest stars: Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics, Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers, and Kevin Durant of the Phoenix Suns. With each update, NBA 2K aims to reflect real-life performances and reward […]

The Brooklyn Nets ruled out Trendon Watford for their upcoming three-game road trip due to a hamstring injury, head coach Jordi Fernandez announced Thursday. After he missed all four of the team’s preseason games, the Nets listed Watford as available for last week’s matchup with the Chicago Bulls. However, the forward reaggravated the injury pregame, […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks will host the Phoenix Suns on Friday night in the final contest of a five game home stand. Dallas, though, is dealing with injury trouble heading into the game. Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd revealed that Dereck Lively II (right shoulder sprain) and PJ Washington (right knee sprain) are both […]

While the Milwaukee Bucks are struggling mightily to open up the young season, the Boston Celtics have picked up right where they left off last year when they hoisted the Larry O’Brien Trophy. Of course, shortly before last year began, the Bucks traded for Damian Lillard in a deal that sent Jrue Holiday to the […]