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Former Boston Celtics star Paul Pierce was pretty blunt about his assessment of the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2023-24 NBA season, thus far. For Pierce, the Lakers have everything they need to succeed but are being held back by the inconsistent play of big man Anthony Davis (h/t SHOWTIME Basketball). Paul Pierce gets real […]

A lot of teams are anticipating the Chicago Bulls to blow up their roster any time now. They have constantly been underwhelming for a neat collection of stars. A lot of interest has been surrounding stars like Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan as the two have the most star-caliber talent in the squad. But, some […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are typically mentioned in trade rumors on a consistent basis. This tends to be what happens even if LA doesn’t have a realistic chance of acquiring the player being mentioned in rumors. However, the Lakers surprisingly haven’t been discussed much in possible Zach LaVine trade scenarios. So what’s going on? NBA […]

Currently on a three-game winning streak, the Cleveland Cavaliers are heading to the City of Brotherly Love to face Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers. Typically, this game would be a massive deal for Cleveland considering the quality of their opponent and the fact that the game will be broadcast on TNT. But, considering that […]

The Portland Trail Blazers were blown out at home by the Oklahoma City Thunder 134-91 on Sunday night. Portland struggled to compete in any facet of the game, while the Thunder used exceptionally hot shooting to get the easy win. Despite the Blazers having lost seven games in a row, forward Jabari Walker is willing to be patient. He […]

LeBron James has his fair share of villains during a lengthy stay in the NBA. Dirk Nowitzki, Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, Paul George, and Kawhi Leonard among others add to the growing list of rivalries that The Kings have. But, he has shown a lot of love to these people after duking it out with […]

The Sacramento Kings are having a strong start to the 2023-24 season. The Kings are 8-4 and sit in fourth place in the Western Conference standings. Sacramento’s success is partly due to the star NBA duo of De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis. Fox and Sabonis’ contributions over the Kings’ last four games have been unbelievable. […]

The New York Knicks reportedly want $10 million from the Toronto Raptors. New York’s lawsuit stemmed from allegedly stolen confidential files, per Baxter Holmes of ESPN. One interesting element of the situation is NBA commissioner Adam Silver’s potential role in arbitrating the case. It is known that Silver and Raptors governor Larry Tanenbaum have a […]

It might be difficult for Phoenix Suns fans to look on the bright side of things regarding the health of Bradley Beal, but this latest update should have them feeling grateful that his back injury is not worse. “I’m told he’s been dealing with a disc issue in his back,” Shams Charania reported on FanDuel’s […]

Kevin Durant is one of the most followed athletes on the planet both on and off the court. The Phoenix Suns star is also a significant player in the NBA gambling scene. Seeing as he is a future Hall of Fame player, fans and bettors alike go to Durant often to boost parlays and in […]

Don’t be sad because it’s Monday. Instead, rejoice for an intriguing Western Conference clash between a pair of postseason hopefuls! The Houston Rockets will take a trip to the Bay Area to do battle with the Golden State Warriors in what should be a diaper dandy. Join us for our NBA odds series where our Rockets-Warriors […]

The 2016 Atlanta Hawks had their fair share of NBA Playoff battles against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Unsurprisingly, the Hawks were never able to overcome the might of James and the Cavs. Jeff Teague spoke about an interesting altercation between him and James during one of their intense series. Former Hawks PG wanted […]

A wild Western Conference showdown will be in the works as the Los Angeles Clippers take on the San Antonio Spurs. Join us for our NBA odds series where our Clippers-Spurs prediction and pick will be revealed. After a long and grueling six-game losing streak, the Clippers finally found a way into the win column with […]

Can one play ignite the Los Angeles Clippers? Well, Paul George certainly thinks so. After losing six games in a row, and starting 0-5 in the James Harden era, the Clippers snagged a crucial home win on Friday night versus the Houston Rockets. LA trailed by five with a little over two minutes remaining before […]

Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George weighed in on the Draymond Green/Rudy Gobert altercation, as well as fighting in the NBA on the latest edition of “Podcast P with Paul George.” Said George, “If there’s a scuffle or a fight, you’re responsible to go get your teammate, like don’t grab another team’s [player] like that […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have struggled since acquiring James Harden in a trade with the Philadelphia 76ers, and Russell Westbrook’s willingness to take a bench role to help the team mesh faster has earned the respect of his teammates, including Paul George. “For us to go through this stretch of not winning and not knowing […]

Regardless of how he is perceived, Kevin Durant is bound to make some headlines when he posts on social media. Monday, he fired a succinct and biting reply that appeared to address the officials’ controversial decision to overturn a foul call on Lauri Markkanen at the end of the Phoenix Suns’ 140-137 double-overtime victory against […]

The Chicago Bulls are going nowhere fast. After missing the playoffs entirely last season and suffering a gentleman’s sweep at the hands of the Milwaukee Bucks, things are looking even worse this season. They’re 5-9 to start this season and have a -3.3 point differential that ranks 22nd in the NBA. Their -3.5 net rating […]

They’re forever linked. Partners for runs to the NBA Finals, including a team performance in 2014 that registers in the annals of basketball lore…to recent losing streaks at the start of seasons that come with tons of excitement. It’s impossible to tell Kawhi Leonard’s story without the San Antonio Spurs. And it’s quite possible that […]

The Washington Wizards are coming off of a 21-point defeat at the hands of the New York Knicks on Friday night in In-Season Tournament action, but the most convincing and damaging L they have taken in the last week may have come at the hands of Philadelphia 76ers back-up point guard Patrick Beverley. On his […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — The Philadelphia 76ers will still be without Kelly Oubre Jr. for a little while as he continues to recover from injuries he sustained when he was hit by a car last weekend. But the good news is that the Sixers forward continues to make progress. Oubre was at the Sixers’ Monday afternoon […]

The Houston Rockets finished the 2022-23 season with a 22-60 record, which was tied for the second-worst record in the league with the San Antonio Spurs. Yet to start the 2023-24 campaign, the Rockets have gotten off to a strong 6-5 start, which has caught many fans by surprise. Houston has a ton of young […]

A month has passed since the 2023-24 NBA season officially began. If there is one thing we know, it is that this is going to shape up to be a very fun 82-game schedule. There are obviously those teams that have separated themselves at the top of the NBA Power Rankings and there are those […]

The Boston Celtics are 11-2 and currently own the best record in the NBA. On Monday night, the Celtics will look to extend their six-game winning streak when they take on the Charlotte Hornets in North Carolina. After playing on the road against the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday and Boston’s game against Charlotte being the […]

After the win to the Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James spoke about his son Bronny being at the game. James said that he hadn’t seen him in a couple of weeks and it was great to see Bronny again according to ESPN. “It’s great to have [Bronny] here… Obviously, we know what […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have struggled as of late, going 1-5 since acquiring James Harden in a trade with the Philadelphia 76ers, and while Paul George admitted that the team is frustrated with the results, he said that the team is enjoying the process of working out the problems and believes that they will achieve […]

The Brooklyn Nets entered the 2023-24 season with their highest defensive expectations in years. The team’s new-look roster is ripe with length, athleticism, and versatility, posting an average height of 6-foot-6 and an average wingspan of 6-foot-9. Brooklyn has eight players who ranked in the 80th percentile or better in defensive-estimated plus-minus last season, per […]

The Sacramento Kings are in the middle of a six-game road trip as they take on the New Orleans Pelicans Monday night. This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Kings-Pelicans prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Kings are now 8-4, […]

The New Orleans Pelicans will get a major boost on Monday night when Jose Alvarado finally returns. The guard suffered an ankle injury in the offseason but made it clear that he’s very much ready to roll for his season debut against the Sacramento Kings. Via ClutchPoints (H/T Pro Pels Talk): “I’m back. I feel […]

The New York Knicks are on the road to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves Monday night. This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out Knicks-Timberwolves prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Knicks are doing pretty well this season. They are 8-5, and […]

We’re back for yet another prediction and pick for this next NBA tilt between rivals in the Eastern Conference. Both teams will meet in a rematch from last game as the Miami Heat (8-5) take on the Chicago Bulls (5-9) with the Bulls winning their last meeting. Check out our NBA odds series for our Heat-Bulls prediction and pick. […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard tells the story of how he tried to recruit Giannis Antetokounmpo to come to his former team in the Portland Trail Blazers. He also revealed on the show “Knuckleheads” for The Players Tribune, that the middleman in all these talks was Pat Connaughton who was on the Blazers and the […]

The NBA In-Season Tournament has given meaning to the early portion of the NBA schedule. Perhaps some teams do not necessarily care about competing in this tournament, but the new energy and atmosphere created by this tournament has given purpose to many of those in the middle of the pack. This has created a shakeup […]

The Dallas Mavericks were defeated by the Sacramento Kings 129-113 Sunday night. It was the second of a back-to-back for Dallas, and the grueling schedule likely played a role in the loss. But the Mavs also dealt with issues in the game that have been problematic all season long. Luka Doncic addressed what went wrong […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers had so much fun at home Sunday night versus the Houston Rockets. The four-time league Most Valuable Player even had a hilarious gesture after a blown layup in the second quarter, as he was seen “passing the blunt” to Los Angeles big man Christian Wood. Well, that got […]

Everyone expected the Oklahoma City Thunder (10-4) to take a step forward this season, but this young squad appears to be well-ahead of schedule in the early portion of the 2023-24 NBA season. They extended their winning streak to five games and also accomplished a remarkable feat while handing out a 134-91 shellacking to the […]

We’re set to bring you another installment of our predictions and picks series for this Monday night slate of NBA action. We head to the Eastern Conference for this next matchup as the Boston Celtics (11-2) take on the Charlotte Hornets (3-9) for a lopsided game on the betting lines. Check out our NBA odds series for […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are in the nations capital to take on the Washington Wizards Monday night! This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Bucks-Wizards prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Bucks have started the season 9-4, and that might be […]

Being selected in the NBA draft as one of the lottery picks can be a blessing or a curse. As one of the top picks in the annual draft, a player has a good opportunity to shine with the team that drafted him. However, being one of the top picks can also carry a heavy […]