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Nic Claxton will be sidelined for the Brooklyn Nets during Friday’s NBA Cup matchup against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. The starting center has a lower back strain and will receive an epidural injection, the team announced. His status will be updated in one week, meaning he will miss the Nets’ next […]

The start of the 2024-25 season hasn’t been kind to Lauri Markkanen. Entering the Utah Jazz’s Thursday night contest against the Dallas Mavericks, he’s averaging just 15 points on 39.4 percent shooting from the field in the three games he’s played in since returning from injury. But making matters worse was the injury he sustained […]

The Atlanta Hawks pulled off a major upset in their NBA Cup opener against the Boston Celtics, and they did it without Trae Young, as he was ruled out for the game with right achilles tendinitis. It was unsure if the injury was serious and if it would keep him out for a period of […]

Tyrese Maxey’s hamstring injury left the Philadelphia 76ers even more shorthanded to begin the season. Fortunately for the star guard, his recovery is going well, and he may not be sidelined for much longer. “Tyrese Maxey (right hamstring strain) continues to progress in his recovery. He has resumed on-court work and will be reevaluated early […]

Not too many gave the Utah Jazz a chance as they hosted the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night. Even though the Mavericks were without Kyrie Irving, the odds were still stacked against the Jazz on the night. But no one told Jordan Clarkson and John Collins that as they spearheaded Utah’s 115-113 victory that was […]

Another first for Victor Wembanyama. However, the San Antonio Spurs star wants to make sure it doesn’t have the magical feeling of a first for very long. If nothing else, it certainly appears it won’t be the last. Coming off the first 50-point game of his career, Wemby quickly looked ahead. “My first thought is […]

The Dallas Mavericks were once again in a close game, this time against the Utah Jazz, and they failed to get the victory. This time, Luka Doncic did not take the game-winning attempt, but he passed it to Naji Marshall in the corner, where he missed. After the game, Doncic doubled down on passing the […]

On Thursday night, it looked as though the Dallas Mavericks were on their way to pulling off an escape act in Salt Lake City as they came from all the way down 16 points to take the lead late in their game against the Utah Jazz. However, the Mavericks lost the plot in crunch time. […]

After Oklahoma City Thunder big man Chet Holmgren suffered a right iliac hip fracture, many assumed a temporary replacement was inevitably on the way, including former NBA center Dwight Howard. In a recent appearance on Showtime’s KG Certified with Hall of Fame forward Kevin Garnett, the eight-time All-Star threw his name in the hat. Howard […]

The Dallas Mavericks let a very winnable game slip from their fingertips on Thursday night after an inexcusable defensive blunder in the penultimate possession of the game gave the Utah Jazz an easy basket to give them a 115-113 win. Losing to the Jazz was already bad enough as it is as it extended their […]

The Toronto Raptors made a bold move last year by moving the remaining remnants of their championship core that included trades of Pascal Siakam, OG Anunoby, and others. With the franchise hitting the rebuild button, it was only natural for the team to go younger, while enduring some losses. On the bright side, the Raptors […]

As the Miami Heat take on the Indiana Pacers Friday night in what will be their second NBA Cup group play game, the question remains about an injury update about star Jimmy Butler. Including the Heat’s loss against the Pistons, where it was defined by Erik Spoelstra’s mental error, the team has been missing its […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are beginning a road trip with a matchup against the Orlando Magic. They have to start working their way out of the 2-9 hole that they fell in due to injuries and poor play. As the Sixers prepare to face the young Magic in their next NBA Cup showdown, they have to […]

Kiyan Anthony, the son of NBA Legend Carmelo Anthony, will announce his college decision on Friday at 5:30 p.m. ET with fans eagerly anticipating his choice. He has narrowed his options to Syracuse basketball and USC basketball programs. Anthony’s college decision will be streamed live on YouTube via Carmelo’s “7PM in Brooklyn” channel. Carmelo Anthony, […]

On Thursday night, it looked as though the stars had aligned for the Dallas Mavericks in their bid to put an end to their three-game losing streak. Even with Kyrie Irving having to miss out due to a shoulder injury, the Mavericks still had Luka Doncic around to lead the way in a contest against […]

LOS ANGELES – Three straight wins for JJ Redick and the Los Angeles Lakers, and three straight triple doubles for LeBron James. Following the Lakers most recent win against the Memphis Grizzlies, LeBron James made NBA history becoming the oldest player to record three consecutive triple doubles. And the Lakers needed every bit of his […]

Even without Kyrie Irving, the Dallas Mavericks were favored to take the win in their Thursday night contest against the Utah Jazz despite being on the road. Luka Doncic was still around anyway to lead the way. But the 2-8 Jazz managed to play above expectations all night long despite the absence of Walker Kessler […]

Tyronn Lue Los Angeles Clippers got off to a solid start to their NBA season, putting together a 6-4 record through 10 games. Despite not having Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, Norman Powell, and Ivica Zubac have taken on larger roles within the Clippers offense. During his time as head coach, Tyronn Lue has often emphasized […]

LOS ANGELES – Shooters keep shooting, that’s the old basketball adage. It doesn’t matter if they’re in a slump, shooters have to keep taking shots. Los Angeles Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht has been in a shooting slump, but broke out against the Memphis Grizzlies with a career game. Dalton Knecht dropped a career best 19 […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are hurting without Zion Williamson and need a spark to shake off the bad vibes of a seven-games-and-counting losing streak. Well, Willie Green’s squad did not squeeze out a victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder but Trey Jemison provided some silver linings amid dark times in the locker room.  However, catching […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are the hottest team in the NBA right now. Despite several injuries, Cleveland has raced to a 13-0 start. After the Cavs defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 114-106, they face a Central Division rival for the second time this season: the Chicago Bulls. This will be the second of four matchups between Cleveland […]

Carmelo Anthony was one of the greatest scorers in NBA history. The former Syracuse basketball, Denver Nuggets, and New York Knicks star left a mark like no other. Anthony’s son Kiyan followed in his father’s footsteps to an extent, being ranked as one of the top high school basketball players in 2024. As the young […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers take their first step towards defending their NBA Cup title when they hit the road against the San Antonio Spurs on Friday. Although the Lakers won the inaugural NBA Cup, they proceeded to lose ten of their next 13 games. Following the Lakers’ home win against the Memphis […]

Minnesota Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert sent social media into a complete frenzy with a very controversial tweet. As the star center and Anthony Edwards try to end Minnesota’s recent losing skid, “The Stifle Tower” gave his opinion on the recent news about 2024 presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The controversial political figure was nominated by […]

The Washington Wizards and Atalanta Hawks have already played two times this season, with the underdog winning outright in both games. The Hawks entered the first game as 7.5-point underdogs but won 121-119. The teams played again in the second half of a back-to-back and won 133-120 as 5.5-point underdogs. You’d have to believe the […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are riding the high of a thrilling overtime win over the Detroit Pistons. The cold streak-snapping victory was spearheaded by a 59-point performance from Giannis Antetokounmpo. However, Antetokounmpo’s help for Milwaukee’s Nov. 16 matchup against the Charlotte Hornets has received a mixed bag of injury updates centered around Damian Lillard and Khris […]

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

After recovering from knee surgery, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams made his 2024-25 debut in a 106-88 win against the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday. The seven-year veteran finished with three points and one assist in six minutes before making his presence felt in the Thunder’s 106-88 win against the New Orleans Pelicans. Jalen […]

The Denver Nuggets are on the road to take on the New Orleans Pelicans Friday night in the NBA Cup. This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Nuggets-Pelicans prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Nuggets-Pelicans NBA odds, courtesy […]

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

The Boston Celtics took an ugly loss to the Atlanta Hawks earlier this week but bounced back resoundingly Wednesday night, eviscerating the Brooklyn Nets on the road. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown both played well in this one, as Boston continued their three-point avalanche to kick off the young 2024-25 season. The Celtics now sit […]

Just hours after a triumphant triple-double performance on the basketball court, NBA star LeBron James faces a different kind of spotlight. Filmmaker and screenwriter Rob Grabow has filed a lawsuit against James, Netflix, and SpringHill Company, claiming that they used elements from his original screenplay, “The Gift of the Game,” to create the Netflix film […]

The Golden State Warriors announced Thursday that guard De’Anthony Melton has suffered a “sprained ACL” in his left knee and will undergo further testing to determine the extent of the injury. In a statement released through Warriors PR, the team added that Melton “will not play in tomorrow night’s game against the Grizzlies,” with an […]

As the New York Knicks next face the Brooklyn Nets in the quest for the NBA Cup, the team has high expectations due to their major additions plus their centerpieces in Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart, all led by head coach Tom Thibodeau. On the Knicks’ coaching staff is Rick Brunson, father of Jalen, as […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will head to the Alamo to face the San Antonio Spurs. It’s another tournament showdown, and we’re sharing our NBA Cup odds series and making a Lakers-Spurs prediction and pick. The Lakers are coming off a 128-123 win over the Memphis Grizzlies and have moved to 7-4. Meanwhile, the Spurs defeated the […]

The Bulls visit the Cavaliers on Friday in the NBA Cup! The Bulls have been inconsistent, while the Cavaliers are the best team in the NBA. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Bulls-Cavaliers prediction and pick. The Bulls have been an enigma so far this season. They could be on their […]

The New York Knicks have their sights set on an NBA championship in 2024-25. However, they’ll have an opportunity to secure a different title in the first half of the season. With the Emirates NBA Cup underway, the Knicks have emerged as the favorite to win the second installment of the tournament, according to FanDuel […]

The Brooklyn Nets will face the New York Knicks on Friday. It’s a cross-town showdown at the Garden as we share our NBA cup odds series while making a Nets-Knicks prediction and pick. On Wednesday, the Nets lost 139-114 to the Boston Celtics. Meanwhile, the Knicks fell short against the Chicago Bulls, losing 124-123 in […]

Bradley Beal is one of the biggest stars for the Phoenix Suns. He is a three-time NBA All-Star and a former All-NBA Team player. Given that Beal is one of the brightest stars in the NBA, have you ever wondered what kind of cars he drives? Well, wonder no more. This article features Bradley Beal’s […]