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DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks have earned two consecutive victories despite Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving’s injury absences. Jaden Hardy led the Mavs to a 117-111 win on Thursday against the Portland Trail Blazers, as the Mavericks guard scored 25 points. Hardy’s effort was especially important, as Klay Thompson scored only three points against the […]

Dillon Brooks is a competitor, and there’s no other way around it. The Houston Rockets guard has set the tone with whoever he’s playing, and he doesn’t back down to anyone. That may also lead to him getting technicals, which is what happened against his former team, the Memphis Grizzlies. This time, he didn’t get […]

After the Miami Heat lost by 36 points to the Utah Jazz back on Jan. 4, they redeemed themselves four days later by going onto their home floor and beating them, 97-92, on Thursday night. Despite the constant drama between the Heat and Jimmy Butler, the team got their second straight win which was highlighted […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 117-111 on Thursday night. The win represented a second consecutive victory for Dallas. Following the game, Dereck Lively II took some time to explain an element of his game that has improved in his second season. Lively finished Thursday’s game with a 21-point, 16-rebound double-double. […]

Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors snapped their two-game skid in a 107-104 win against Ron Holland and the Detroit Pistons. After Green admitted fault in the Warriors losing their ‘soul’ after a 129-99 blowout loss to the Sacramento Kings, Golden State bounced back against the Pistons after Draymond and Holland got into it […]

There are moments in sports that some people won’t forget, and they will either be good or bad. Stephen Curry has had some moments that people have cheered for, while others have scared some as well. Years ago, Curry sprained his MCL after guarding Trevor Ariza, and the picture looks like he’s doing a split. […]

The Brooklyn Nets will receive reinforcements for the start of a six-game West Coast swing. After missing the team’s last three games due to calf soreness and lower back injury management, Ben Simmons will return to the lineup against the Denver Nuggets on Friday. With D’Angelo Russell (left shin contusion) and Cam Thomas (left hamstring […]

The NBA world is starting to take notice of the breakout stardom of Detroit Pistons point guard Cade Cunningham. Detroit came up short against the Golden State Warriors, losing 107-104 at Little Caesars Arena. Cunningham led all scorers with 32 points and flirted with a triple-double by dishing eight assists and grabbing six rebounds. The […]

The Milwaukee Bucks will head to Central Florida on Friday to face the Orlando Magic. It will be an Eastern Conference showdown at Amway Center as we continue our NBA odds series and make a Bucks-Magic prediction and pick. The Bucks lead the head-to-head series 74-55. Also, the Bucks defeated the Magic 114-109 on December […]

As the Atlanta Hawks make their way through the unpredictable landscape of the 2024-25 NBA season, trade rumors are beginning to heat up. Despite sitting with a respectable 19-19 record, there’s a growing belief that the current roster may lack the firepower necessary to truly challenge in the Eastern Conference. For the Hawks to truly […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers hold the top position in the Eastern Conference with a 32-4 record. Because of their fine performance, the Cavs are undoubtedly the hottest team in the NBA. Furthermore, it’s a no-brainer basketball-wise to keep the same roster heading into the playoffs. With the NBA trade deadline approaching, the Cavs have the option […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder will head to Manhattan to face the New York Knicks. It’s a showdown at Madison Square Garden as we continue our NBA odds series and make a Thunder-Knicks prediction and pick. The Thunder lead the head-to-head series 74-68. Additionally, the Thunder defeated the Knicks 117-107 last week at home. The Thunder are […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will play the New Orleans Pelicans for the first time this season in a Friday night showdown at the Wells Fargo Center. Joel Embiid remains sidelined for the Sixers, though the team’s other veteran star aims to return from injury very soon. Is Paul George playing tonight vs. the Pelicans? The veteran […]

The Washington Wizards hit the road to take on the Chicago Bulls Friday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a Wizards-Bulls prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Wizards-Bulls NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Wizards-Bulls Odds Washington Wizards: +11.5 […]

The Sacramento Kings travel across the country to take on the Boston Celtics Friday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Kings-Celtics prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Kings-Celtics NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Kings-Celtics Odds Sacramento Kings: […]

As the 2024-25 NBA season progresses, the Chicago Bulls find themselves at a critical juncture. With a 17-20 record, they remain stuck in the middle of the pack. They seem unable to break into the top tier of the league. Despite the occasional standout performances from stars like Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic, the Bulls […]

The Indiana Pacers are navigating an exciting yet unpredictable 2024-25 season. They have increasing optimism about their future. Holding a 20-18 record, they find themselves firmly in the mix for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. However, as the season progresses, the Pacers face the delicate task of balancing immediate competitiveness with long-term growth. […]

As the Charlotte Hornets’ 2024-25 NBA season nears its midpoint, trade rumors are beginning to swirl around the struggling franchise. With an 8-27 record, the Hornets find themselves once again at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings. Their underwhelming performance, particularly on the defensive side of the ball, has left many wondering if a […]

It looks like Drew McIntyre is not done with Sami Zayn after their WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event match, as the Scottish Warrior joked about his rival taking part in a fight between New York Knicks and Toronto Raptors fans. A video has gone viral of two fans fighting during the Knicks and Raptors game […]

The Golden State Warriors have encountered an unexpected slump after opening the season with a strong 12-3 record. Currently at 18-18 and barely holding onto a play-in berth, the team is navigating unfamiliar challenges. After a difficult loss to the Miami Heat, despite Stephen Curry’s excellent showing, Warriors forward Draymond Green seemed his usual outspoken […]

Following the first DNP for Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic this season, it’s stirring up more conversations surrounding a trade. For the first time since being in Phoenix, he underwent a major change. The Suns benched Nurkic amid a dry spell for the team. However, after not logging a single minute against the Atlanta Hawks, […]

The Miami Heat are enduring their most challenging season in the past five years, following Jimmy Butler’s public trade request. Butler’s relationship with Heat President Pat Riley has soured, with Riley taking several jabs at Butler in recent months. Riley joined Dan Le Batard on his show, where the host candidly asked him about Heat […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Portland Trail Blazers by a final score of 117-111 on Thursday night. Dallas received contributions from a number of players on the roster. However, rather surprisingly, Klay Thompson was extremely quiet. With Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving out due to injuries, many fans expected Thompson to step up […]

Star guard Anthony Edwards stole the show in the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 104-89 win over the Orlando Magic on Thursday night. Edwards’ top highlight was a monster dunk over Magic guard Anthony Black. While the dunk broke the internet, Edwards does not believe it counted because Black – despite his 6-foot-7 frame – is a fellow […]

The Golden State Warriors were without Andrew Wiggins during their most recent game, a 107-104 win against the Detroit Pistons on the road. Andrew Wiggins was listed on the Warriors injury report as being out due to personal reasons, and following the Pistons win, head coach Steve Kerr gave an update on his status for […]

The Golden State Warriors finally returned to winning ways on Thursday night, taking a hard-fought 107-104 victory over a Detroit Pistons team that was in the middle of a five-game winning streak. The Warriors managed to grab a victory despite getting a rough shooting night from star man Stephen Curry, who, despite finishing with 17 […]

The Golden State Warriors came into their road matchup against the Detroit Pistons a little bit short-handed with no Andrew Wiggins or Jonathan Kuminga available. But amid the key absences in the Warriors’ rotation, they got a huge boost from Gui Santos as they managed to grab a 107-104 win. Following the Warriors’ win, Gui […]

Amid the Philadelphia 76ers’ tough start to the season, one of the few bright spots was the Rookie of the Year campaign from rookie guard Jared McCain. But just a couple of months into Jared McCain’s rookie season, he suffered a devastating injury. On on Thursday, the 76ers just confirmed what had already been common […]

Torrey Craig and his rumored girlfriend Megan Thee Stallion, have been hot topics ever since they debuted their relationship. Craig’s ex, Olivia Davis, went viral for her latest podcast episode, “3 Girls, 1 Kitchen,” where the social media personality and her co-hosts, Lana Rhoades, and Alexa Adams, implied that the rapper was not his “type.” […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Brooklyn Nets and the Denver Nuggets on Friday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Nets-Nuggets prediction and pick. The Brooklyn Nets (13-24) face the Denver Nuggets (21-15) on Friday at Ball Arena in Denver. The Nuggets, averaging 120.5 points per […]

The Washington Wizards (6-29) lost a heartbreaker to the Philadelphia 76ers (15-20) on Wednesday, but one player saw years of hard work pay off. Two-way (NBA and G League) guard Jared Butler scored a career-high 26 points (11-of-19 FG, 3-of-3 3Pt) with four rebounds and seven assists across 20 minutes, just four days after playing […]

Throughout this season, many have doubted the Cleveland Cavaliers even though they remain the best team in the NBA. Some critics dismiss the Cavs’ impressive record and statistical performance. It’s surprising how boldly they overlook that Cleveland is on pace for 73 wins and currently boasts a better net rating than the 2015-16 Golden State […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are set to host the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night. Mavs head coach Jason Kidd provided a Kyrie Irving injury update before the game while speaking to reporters. “He looks great,” Kidd said of Irving. “Physically he looks great… Hopefully here soon he starts to do some basketball stuff […]

Getting through the NBA’s 82-game slog requires a solid roster, luck, and a bit of rotational savvy. The Memphis Grizzlies (24-13) are getting funky but still find themselves in a battle for second place in the Western Conference. Unfortunately, Ja Morant (shoulder), Desmond Bane (ankle), Jaren Jackson Jr. (thigh), and Santi Aldama (ankle) are questionable […]

Jimmy Butler’s trade request from the Miami Heat has sent shockwaves through the NBA, with speculation rampant about his next destination. While Butler’s playoff pedigree and reputation as a fierce competitor make him an enticing prospect for contenders, the Golden State Warriors are reportedly not interested in pursuing the six-time All-Star (per RunItBackFDTV). Despite their […]

Jimmy Butler requesting a trade from the Miami Heat has 2025 off to a hot start – pun intended – in regards to NBA storylines. The build-up to the trade request had its own unique headlines thanks to Butler’s usage of his own hair to drop hints. Furthermore, Butler and his agent nixed the Memphis […]

As the Miami Heat take on the Utah Jazz on Thursday night, it will be another opportunity for Tyler Herro to show the type of leap he’s made this season. Though Herro looks to receive more attention with Jimmy Butler’s absence from the Heat, the young star has been lighting it up from deep as […]

The Miami Heat have seen their name brought up in the trade rumor mill around the clock as of late, with star Jimmy Butler currently serving a seven-game suspension after publicly insinuating that he wanted a trade. The Heat are just two years removed from an NBA Finals appearance but have seen several teams in […]

In a recent interview, former New York Knicks head coach Pat Riley reminisced on his days in the Big Apple. In light of a recent brawl between Knicks fans at Madison Square Garden, Riley discussed the fights between his players during the 1990s. He coached New York from 1991 to 1995, guiding his team to […]