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The Milwaukee Bucks have fallen from championship contenders to basement-dwellers in the Eastern conference, after a 1-6 start in Doc Rivers’ first full season as head coach. Just a year ago, analysts touted the Bucks as one of the teams to beat in the East, thanks to the trade for Damian Lillard, but this addition […]

The Milwaukee Bucks should be doing much better to start the 2024-25 season now that Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard have had a full year of experience playing together. Moreover, head coach Doc Rivers now has had a full offseason to make his mark and prepare his squad. But instead, the Bucks have had the […]

The completely frustrated Philadephia 76ers and a local reporter have more blame to shoulder than Joel Embiid for the shoving saga that shocked the NBA. Well, at least according to Kenyon Martin. The respected veteran had two problems with how the 76ers handled the situation but also offered a solution while on the Gil’s Arena […]

Kevin Durant raised and knocked down two game-altering shots. The first was a step-back fading jump shot going to his left. Two possessions later, he took Paul George and hit a contested layup that ultimately gave the Phoenix Suns their 118-116 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. In the corner stood Bradley Beal, as he watched […]

In today’s sports media landscape, every retired NBA player now has a podcast, and fans can hear some truly wild stories coming from their former playing days. For instance, Heat legend Udonis Haslem shared a crazy story about Dwyane Wade, whose statue stands outside Kaseya Center, and the late OJ Simpson’s “lady friend” on the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have been without the services of Joel Embiid so far in the young 2024-25 NBA season, as he’s been hampered by a left knee issue. But even if he was ready to play, Embiid forfeited any chance of that happening, thanks to his recent actions. Following Philadelphia’s 124-107 loss to the Memphis […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have stumbled to a 1-3 record in their five-game road trip, which concludes against the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday, as all the hype surrounding new coach JJ Redick has cooled off. Moreover, after their disappointing loss to the Detroit Pistons on Monday, the Lakers might miss Anthony Davis due to a […]

INGLEWOOD, CA — The Los Angeles Clippers are hoping to have found their footing after earning their first win at Intuit Dome. As strong as the Clippers have looked to start most of their games, they’ve also looked equally shorthanded without their superstar in Kawhi Leonard. Unfortunately, it doesn’t appear that Leonard is anywhere close […]

The Charlotte Hornets dropped to 2-5 on the season with a third consecutive loss on Monday night. The team has received MRI results on center Nick Richards from his injury on November 1 against the Boston Celtics. Following an on-court collision, it was revealed on Tuesday that the injury is a right first rib cartilage […]

Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook has always been known for his fiery intensity on the court. However, off the court, he’s proven to be a kind-hearted mentor to young players. Westbrook, who is the second oldest player on the Nuggets, recently revealed that he thoroughly enjoys being in a veteran mentorship role. “I love to […]

Los Angeles Lakers megastar LeBron James has always been more than a basketball player. He’s more than a businessman; he’s a business, man. James’ SpringHill Company, an entertainment and production company responsible for producing movies like Hustle, Space Jam: A New Legacy and the Netflix docuseries Starting 5, is in merger talks with a British […]

The Dallas Mavericks have submitted their injury report to the NBA ahead of their game versus the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday. In the report, the Mavericks have revealed the injury status of their key role players, including Dereck Lively II and PJ Washington. Lively remains questionable with a right shoulder sprain, while Washington is out […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are looking at bailout options going into a huge game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Ja Morant versus LeBron James will always be worth the price of admission. However, both All-Stars are looking at the injury report wondering who else will be joining them on the court when the NBA returns to […]

The NBA season continues and we have a tilt between the Orlando Magic and the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday. It is time to continue our NBA odds series with a Raptors-Kings predictions and pick. The Toronto Raptors (2-6) face the Sacramento Kings (4-3) on Wednesday night, looking to break a three-game road losing streak. The […]

The Detroit Pistons hit the road to take on the Charlotte Hornets Wednesday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Pistons-Hornets prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Pistons-Hornets NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Pistons-Hornets Odds Detroit Pistons: +2 […]

The Western Conference is a tight race right now, as the Houston Rockets sit in fourth with a 4-3 record, and the San Antonio Spurs sit in 12th with a 3-4 record entering this rivalry matchup at the Toyota Center. It’s the third time these teams played this season, with the Spurs grabbing a three-point […]

When it comes to professional athletes who rep WWE outside of the typical wrestling bubble, there’s Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton, and then there’s everyone else. On the court, Hali is an absolute pro, a speedy ball handler who can dish out passes as well as he can nail opens 3, but when he […]

The San Antonio Spurs (3-4) could be without one of their young core members for a while. Jeremy Sochan has a fractured left thumb and will undergo surgery this week, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. This is hugely disappointing news for the third-year forward, who has taken a noticeable step forward in multiple areas. Sochan […]

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

The Los Angeles Lakers and Memphis Grizzlies meet in a Western Conference battle that signifies how tight of a race it is on that side. The Lakers have a 4-3 record and sit in fifth in the standings, while the Grizzlies are tenth with a 4-4 record. The teams met four times last season, with […]

The Boston Celtics return home to TD Garden to host the Golden State Warriors. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Warriors-Celtics prediction and pick. The Warriors are off to a much better start than most anticipated going into the year. After losing Klay Thompson to the Dallas Mavericks, the Dubs lost […]

The NBA season continues and we have a tilt between the Miami Heat and the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday. It is time to continue our NBA odds series with a Heat-Suns predictions and pick. The Miami Heat (3-3) travel to Phoenix to face the Suns (6-1) on Wednesday night in a compelling inter-conference clash. The […]

The San Antonio Spurs met up with the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night. following the unfortunate news that head coach Gregg Popovich would be out indefinitely due to a health complication. The Spurs’ win streak came to a close, as they fell to the Clippers 113-104, despite the 24 points and 13 assists from […]

The Atlanta Hawks host the New York Knicks at State Farm Arena. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Knicks-Hawks prediction and pick. The Knicks are coming off a loss to the Houston Rockets on the road Monday night. That loss puts them back at .500 with a 3-3 record. After acquiring […]

Though Willie Green approves of the NBA’s 82-game season, the length lends itself to some soap opera storylines. Trade rumors fuel most of the drama as fans need something to fill in the time between big matchups and the NBA Playoffs. Sometimes, front offices even take note of the ideas, which are getting stoked up […]

Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey made his mark on NBA record books on Monday night against the Brooklyn Nets. The rookie big man and ninth-overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft posted an unprecedented stat line with 25 points, 12 rebounds, four blocks on 9-of-10 field goals and 1-for-1 from three-point range. He became the first-ever […]

The NBA season continues and we have a tilt between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday. It is time to continue our NBA odds series with a Thunder-Nuggets predictions and pick. The Oklahoma City Thunder (7-0) visit the Denver Nuggets (4-3) on Wednesday night in a highly anticipated Western Conference showdown. […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have been living on the edge to begin the 2024-25 season, as the team picked up its first home win of the season on Monday evening with a 26-point comeback vs the San Antonio Spurs. Next up for the Clippers is a date with the Philadelphia 76ers, which will mark the […]

Joel Embiid has officially been suspended by the NBA for shoving a local newspaper columnist who disrespected his family. The Philadelphia 76ers superstar will miss his team’s next three games. The earliest game Embiid can return is on Tuesday, November 12 against the New York Knicks at the Wells Fargo Center, the first NBA Cup […]

In the brief history of their franchise, the Miami Heat are largely defined by the three championships Dwyane Wade led them to, with two of them coming during the “Big Three” era. However, according to Wade, the team’s history was days away from being altered in the 2010 offseason. “I was actually leaving Miami at […]

NBA players are inspirational figures, making them personalities that anyone can look up to. Given their inspirational stories about their journeys, it isn’t surprising that Hollywood is cashing in by putting their stories on the big screens. But while casting actors to portray these NBA players can be on point, this isn’t always the case. […]

Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley vowed resilience and hard work after his team’s recent struggles continued in a 102-86 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday. Without star forward Paolo Banchero, who is sidelined with a torn right oblique, the Magic were once again unable to find offensive rhythm, shooting a dismal 14.7% […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich was ruled out indefinitely on Monday with an undisclosed illness. Assistant Mitch Johnson is currently in charged until Pop can return. On Tuesday, ESPN’s Shams Charania provided an update on the legendary HC and said his medical situation before Saturday’s game was “serious”: Shams says it was a […]

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid has been suspended three games without pay by the NBA for shoving a member of the media, the league announced on Tuesday afternoon. 🚨 BREAKING: Sixers star Joel Embiid has been suspended 3 games for shoving a reporter, the NBA says. Embiid will serve his suspension as soon as […]

The Milwaukee Bucks were defeated 116-114 by the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday. Milwaukee now holds a forgettable 1-6 record to begin the 2024-25 season. The Bucks received more bad news on Tuesday, as Shams Charania revealed a discouraging Khris Middleton injury update while speaking on ESPN, via ClutchPoints. “It’s still uncertain when he (Middleton) is […]

Although Doc Rivers hasn’t lost confidence, the Milwaukee Bucks have gotten off to a rough start to the 2024-25 NBA season, as the team currently sits at 1-6 following Monday evening’s road loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The loss marked the second straight defeat Milwaukee took against Cleveland, and although the team had the excuse […]

Denver Nuggets starting forward Aaron Gordon is set to miss multiple weeks due to a right calf strain, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon has suffered a right calf strain and will be OUT multiple weeks, per @ShamsCharania. pic.twitter.com/phRdZJVijD — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) November 5, 2024 After entering Monday night’s game against […]

Everyone has a different top five when it comes to WWE stars, and Indiana Pacers player Tyrese Haliburton has a bold list. Speaking to Landon Buford, Haliburton revealed his top five WWE stars. He named the usual suspects like Roman Reigns, John Cena, Shawn Michaels, and the Undertaker. But his fifth slot was taken by […]

Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns are off to a hot start this season with a 6-1 record and they’re already looking like a contender to emerge out of the Western Conference. The Kentucky Wildcats Men’s Basketball team is also ranked No. 23 to start their journey towards a ninth NCAA Championship in school history. […]