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Klay Thompson has voiced his excitement about playing with Luka Doncic all offseason and finally got a chance to do it. Following the Dallas Mavericks’ opening night win over the San Antonio Spurs, Thompson gave his updated thoughts on playing with Doncic to the media. Thompson said what Doncic is able to do “doesn’t make […]

The Chicago Bulls and Milwaukee Bucks will go head-to-head on Friday night. However, Lonzo Ball, who played in the Bulls’ first game of the season, is out for Friday’s clash, per the NBA injury report. Ball is listed on the injury report with “Left Knee; Surgery; Injury Management.” The Bulls were defeated 123-111 by the […]

Bradley Beal is dealing with right shoulder soreness ahead of the Phoenix Suns matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. With a primetime game in the midst, will Beal be able to suit up? Beal had a big night for the Suns in their season opener against the Los Angeles Clippers, scoring 24 points and shooting […]

The Dallas Mavericks turned some heads last year, after making it all the way to the 2024 NBA Finals. Although a return to the NBA Finals after 13 years was celebrated, the Mavericks had to deal with a huge obstacle in the form of the Boston Celtics. The Celtics’ starting five proved to be the […]

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick for the upcoming NBA slate as we continue opening week action with this next matchup. The Charlotte Hornets (1-0) will take on the Atlanta Hawks (1-0) for their first divisional meeting of the season. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Hornets-Hawks prediction and pick. The Charlotte […]

The San Antonio Spurs are on their way to building the NBA’s next great powerhouse, their opening night loss to the Dallas Mavericks notwithstanding. And at the heart of their effort to return to their contending ways is Victor Wembanyama, who made plenty of history during his rookie season and is now poised to have […]

We’re set for another betting prediction and pick for the start of the NBA season as we turn attention towards this tilt in the Eastern Conference between divisional rivals. The Detroit Pistons (0-1) will visit the Cleveland Cavaliers (1-0) for their first meeting of the season. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with […]

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 120-109 in their season opener. Luka Doncic led with 28 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists, and Klay Thompson shined in his Mavericks debut. He finished with 22 points, including six threes, seven rebounds, and three steals, while one of his new teammates thoroughly enjoys the four-time […]

We present another betting prediction and pick for the start of the NBA season, turning our attention towards this next game in the Western Conference. The Memphis Grizzlies (1-0) will visit the Houston Rockets (0-1) in a clash of young rosters. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Grizzlies-Rockets prediction and pick. […]

Last year was the inaugural season for the NBA implementing a tournament in the middle of the schedule. In 2023, that was called the In-Season Tournament, and each team had a unique court design for those games. Those courts were known for their vibrant colors, flashy themes, and most notably, the runway design that extended […]

Given the high expectations the Minnesota Timberwolves have for themselves following their run to the Western Conference Finals last season, it will be a tough pill to swallow for them to start the season 0-2, even though their first two games came against very good teams. Nonetheless, Anthony Edwards came up huge for the Timberwolves […]

Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant has no shortage of accolades throughout his 20-year NBA career. The 35-year-old is a two-time champion, Finals MVP, league MVP, 14-year All-Star and 11-time All-NBA selection. The list is a testament to his longevity as one of the league’s top players. Among his most impressive accomplishments is his eighth-place ranking […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will take on the Toronto Raptors in their first road game of the 2024-25 season. The Sixers lost to the Milwaukee Bucks in their season opener and will head north in search of their first victory of this new campaign. The question of whether Paul George is playing tonight has already been […]

Another NBA season means another avalanche of sports takes from all the usual suspects. This time, it’s from Charles Barkley comparing Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to Los Angeles Clippers swingman Kawhi Leonard as the final season of Inside the NBA commenced on Thursday. Sir Charles made his comments while watching the Thunder dispose […]

NBA legend and TNT analyst Shaquille O’Neal issued another wild take on Thursday’s episode of the final season of Inside the NBA by making a bold prediction about this year’s NBA champion after watching only one game. While the Inside crew are prone to bold claims, particularly Shaq and Charles Barkley, the Big Aristotle’s claim is […]

The Boston Celtics cruised past the hapless Washington Wizards on Thursday, 102-122, climbing to 2-0 in their title defense campaign after dominating the New York Knicks on opening night 132-109. However, these two impressive double-digit wins still weren’t enough to convince Charles Barkley on Inside the NBA to make a prediction for the Celtics’ repeat […]

Washington Wizards rookie Alex Sarr was criticized for his shooting woes in NBA Summer League, and the naysayers may get louder now that he shot 1-for-7 against the Boston Celtics in his NBA debut on Thursday night. However, veteran point guard Jordan Poole won’t have it. Poole discussed his distaste for Sarr slander at Tuesday’s […]

Zach Edey came into the league as one of its most polarizing prospects. Following a successful stint at Purdue, there were plenty of questions as to whether or not Edey’s game would translate to the NBA. Nonetheless, the Memphis Grizzlies valued what Edey brings to the table, selecting him with the ninth overall pick of […]

The San Antonio Spurs brought Chris Paul in via free agency with the express intention of making Victor Wembanyama’s life easier on offense. Paul may no longer be the player he once was, but court vision, basketball IQ, and passing ability never go away with age. Even in his 20th season, Paul can still dish […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks defeated the San Antonio Spurs by a final score of 120-109 on Thursday night in their season opener. It was a quality effort by Dallas. The Mavs’ defense played well while the offense took care of the rest. Klay Thompson wasted no time before finding his groove in his Mavericks […]

The Golden State Warriors opened their 2024-25 season with a huge win over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. Golden State is preparing for a rematch against Utah on Friday night. However, before the game, the Warriors received concerning injury updates on Stephen Curry and Draymond Green. Curry, Green, and De’Anthony Melton are all listed […]

The Dallas Mavericks survived poor first-half shooting and took down the San Antonio Spurs by a final score of 120-109 in their season opener, spoiling the debut of Chris Paul and Victor Wembanyama. Meanwhile, new Mavericks addition Klay Thompson broke the franchise three-point record en route to a big debut of 22 points and seven […]

Playing as if they still have something to prove despite coming off a championship run, Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics have been off to the races to begin the 2024-25 season. They followed up their historic shooting night in a blowout opening night win over the New York Knicks with another outstanding effort on […]

DALLAS — The San Antonio Spurs and Dallas Mavericks went head-to-head on Thursday night. There were plenty of storylines heading into the season opener for both the Spurs and Mavs as Chris Paul and Klay Thompson prepared to make their debuts with their new teams. Victor Wembanyama was also ready to officially begin his second […]

Mavericks superstar Kyrie Irving is no stranger to drama, having gone through troubled seasons with the Boston Celtics and the Brooklyn Nets. When the Nets’ Big 3 blew up, they traded Irving to the Mavericks, where he ultimately found a groove with co-star Luka Doncic. Both players led the team to their first trip to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers resume the 2024-25 NBA season at home on Friday against the Phoenix Suns. The Lakers are coming off a win against the Minnesota Timberwolves while the Suns are also coming off a win against the Los Angeles Clippers. But the Lakers will be without reserve guard Jalen Hood-Schifino who appeared on […]

One of the reasons the San Antonio Spurs signed Chris Paul in free agency is to play an actual point guard who can get the ball to the French phenom Victor Wembanyama in a variety of ways, particularly in the halfcourt offense. Moreover, one of these ways is the alley-oop, which the veteran guard has […]

Victor Wembanyama is expected to be one of the elite players in the NBA very soon, but Luka Doncic is comfortably at that level already. The San Antonio Spurs center attempted to use his size advantage on the Dallas Mavericks point guard in the low post during the second quarter before the latter turned the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers kickstarted their 2024-25 regular season campaign with a 110-103 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Lakers have started the season undefeated, which is a positive sign for first-year head coach JJ Redick. Although, Redick gave some eye-opening comments about the NBA’s game ball on Opening Night he is now walking back. […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers opened the 2024-25 NBA season with a 110-103 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves at home on Tuesday night. While all eyes were on the Lakers debut of Bronny James playing alongside LeBron James, it was Anthony Davis who shined the brightest. Davis led the way with a game-high […]

The defending champions Boston Celtics blew out the New York Knicks 132-109 on opening night behind Jayson Tatum’s double-double of 37 points and ten assists. Meanwhile, Jalen Brunson scored 22 points, although new acquisitions Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges only had 12 and 16 points, respectively. On Friday, the Knicks return to Madison Square Garden […]

Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley downplayed concerns regarding Jonathan Isaac’s injury after the forward exited Wednesday night’s season-opening win over the Miami Heat. The Magic secured a dominant 116-97 victory, led by Paolo Banchero’s standout performance, but Isaac’s early departure raised concerns among fans and team officials alike. Isaac, who has battled injuries in […]

The Los Angeles Clippers came into the 2024-25 NBA season with a brand new arena but also with some bad news in that Kawhi Leonard would not be available due to injury. In addition to that, the Clippers have been without veteran forward PJ Tucker who is reportedly seeking an early season trade as per […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are playing host to the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night in their season opener. Before the game, Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich was asked about his initial reaction to finding out that Dallas acquired Klay Thompson during the offseason. The always brutally honest Popovich provided a hilarious answer. “‘Oh […]

Nicknames come and go in the NBA, especially if you’re Dalton Knecht and you’re on the Los Angeles Lakers. Before Knecht officially stuck with his nickname, rapper Snoop Dogg offered his rebuttal: ‘Westside Knecht.’ While the Lakers rookie gave it some thought, he ultimately chose the one he’ll stick with. Knecht 4. While he’ll accept […]

The Los Angeles Lakers started their 2024 NBA regular season on a high note. The Lakers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 110-103 in their opening matchup. In addition, LeBron and Bronny James made history as the first father-son duo to play together in an NBA game. That night, James Jr. received intriguing betting attention that has […]

After a dominant win over the Toronto Raptors, the Cleveland Cavaliers are heading home for their home opener against the Detroit Pistons. This will be the first of four matchups between the Cavs and Pistons. Both sides meet again in Cleveland in January before Detroit hosts the divisional battle in February and March. The Cavs […]

The flawed New Orleans Pelicans were at a disadvantage going into the regular season. Zion Williamson (illness) was questionable to face the Chicago Bulls and Trey Murphy III is out until November. Brandon Ingram, Dejounte Murray, Williamson, and Murphy III also had yet to play a minute together during a shortened preseason. Furthermore, the Pelicans […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are facing major injury report challenges with the absence of Joel Embiid and Paul George. The Sixers played their 2024-25 regular-season opener against the Milwaukee Bucks without both stars. George received an encouraging update after he hyperextended his knee during Philly’s preseason campaign, but news has emerged that he will be out […]