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Current Miami Heat stars Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo have carved out an entirely new future for themselves in the NBA following the days of LeBron James and Dwyane Wade, causing many fans to forget the glory of the franchise’s wildly successful ‘Big 3.’ James, Wade and Chris Bosh led the Heat to two titles […]

Fans and players alike feel like the NBA has been experiencing an officiating crisis in the past few seasons. Some calls have been questionable and it is making avid watchers of the sport slowly lose interest. However, some of them can be fun like referee Tony Brothers. This man is one of the most reliable […]

A clash between the top teams in the NBA will be the talk of the town as the Oklahoma City Thunder make a rare trip to “Bean Town” to battle it out with the Boston Celtics. Join us for our NBA odds series where our Thunder-Celtics prediction and pick will be revealed. On the heels […]

While it may be the final time the Miami Heat face off against the New York Knicks Tuesday night in the regular season, both squads have a chance to meet one another in the playoffs depending on how the dominoes fall in terms of playoff seeding. Before the final matchup between the Heat and the […]

Another month, another Rookie of the Year award for generational talent Victor Wembanyama. Another day, another link to San Antonio Spurs legendary big men David Robinson and Tim Duncan. Not surprisingly, Wemby has been named the Western Conference Kia Rookie of the Month for March. It’s the third straight month in which he’s won the […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks are on the verge of clinching the second-seed in the Eastern Conference. They can get one step closer to achieving this goal on Tuesday night when they take on the Washington Wizards, who have won just 14 games all season. This seems like a very easy game for the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers, still in search of securing a spot in the NBA Play-In tournament, visit the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night. As has been the case for a while now, though, LeBron James and Anthony Davis are both on the injury report, so the question is this: Are LeBron James and Anthony Davis […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are taking on the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Wells Fargo Center with tip-off scheduled for 7:30 PM EST. Hoping to make up some ground in the Eastern Conference standings, the Sixers will try to pick up a win on Tuesday night before going back on the road. There is a major […]

The Dallas Mavericks are one of the hottest teams in the NBA right now. They have won seven games in a row as they prepare for Tuesday’s clash against the Golden State Warriors. Rookie Dereck Lively II is dealing with an injury concern, however. Lively has impressed in his rookie season with Dallas. Stars Victor […]

The New Orleans Pelicans made it through 90% of the NBA’s 2023-23 slate before hitting an injury-related crisis. Unfortunately, another of the franchise’s All-Stars has been on the shelf down the regular season’s stretch run yet again. A team fighting for fourth place at the start of March Madness is now limping toward the finish […]

With limited time remaining this season, the Oklahoma City Thunder are staring down a scenario where they can grow their lead for the 1-seed in the Western Conference over the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves. Set for a big matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night, the Thunder were faced with the potential of […]

Caitlin Clark led Iowa women’s basketball to a 94-87 victory over LSU on Monday night in the NCAA Tournament. Clark was phenomenal once again, scoring 41 points and recording 12 assists. Her performance caught the attention of the entire sports world, including Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic. Doncic praised Clark’s performance and was then asked […]

The New York Knicks enter play on Tuesday with a 44-30 record. With only eight games remaining, New York is clinging to a half-game lead for the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference, and they are still dealing with the injury bug. While securing the fourth seed or jumping to the third seed is obviously […]

The LA Clippers will be without Kawhi Leonard when the team takes on De’Aaron Fox and the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night. Ahead of the contest, the Clippers announced that Leonard would miss the game with right knee soreness. Kawhi Leonard is OUT tonight with right knee soreness, the Clippers say. — Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) […]

The Los Angeles Clippers will conclude a four-game road trip when they travel to Sacramento to take on the Kings. Let’s check out our NBA odds series where our Clippers-Kings prediction and pick will be made. Simply put, the Clippers have not been phased whatsoever during this road trip. In fact, LA is 3-0 thus […]

If Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde had to agree on a basketball team to follow, they could do a lot worse than the New Orleans Pelicans (45-30). Willie Green had the team on pace for 50 wins and fighting for fourth place at the end of March thanks to a 3-1 road trip. Now the […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers enter Tuesday night’s matchup with the Utah Jazz facing a scenario where they could possibly pull closer to the Milwaukee Bucks for the 2-seed in the Eastern Conference. At 45-30 overall, the Cavs find themselves in an interesting spot since every single game could result in them moving up or down the […]

The New York Knicks are set to take on the Miami Heat on the road on Tuesday in a big game when it comes to the Eastern Conference playoff picture, and Josh Hart had some funny comments regarding Jimmy Butler and his season so far that has not lived up to standards. “Jimmy kind of […]

A pair of Western Conference squads in the midst of lengthy winning streaks will clash in epic proportion as the Dallas Mavericks battle things out with the Golden State Warriors. Join us for our NBA odds series where our Mavericks-Warriors prediction and pick will be revealed. Currently two games ahead of the Houston Rockets for […]

When it comes to Miami Heat star Terry Rozier, he is in the midst of preparing for potentially playing in his first playoff series as during his four seasons with the Charlotte Hornets, they haven’t reached the postseason. In talking about playing in games that matter beyond the regular season, Rozier said it “means a […]

Devin Booker did it again, “it” meaning 50 points or more against the New Orleans Pelicans. Booker’s performance was downright historic. The Phoenix Suns superstar is the first NBA player to score at least 50 points in three consecutive games against the same opponent since Wilt Chamberlain back in the 1960s. Willie Green credited Booker […]

In this day and age, marketplaces have become the primary environment where sneaker lovers can buy and sell their sneakers. This adds an easier outlet for finding your favorite shoes and allows fellow shoe lovers to connect without barriers. There are several marketplaces in the sneaker industry, but one stood above the rest so much […]

The NBA playoff race is coming down to the wire, and Tuesday night features a nine-game slate full of matchups that will impact the playoff picture in both conferences. In the Eastern Conference, the Milwaukee Bucks, Cleveland Cavaliers, and New York Knicks will all be in action, as they look to maintain their positions inside […]

The Sacramento Kings have been having an unfortunate season compared to their previous campaign which saw them return to the NBA Playoffs. Durability has been an issue recently as Kevin Huerter and Malik Monk are unlikely to return for their playoff run, which means they will have a huge gaping hole in the wing position. […]

Kevin Durant is one of the most lethal scorers in NBA history, making him a star that is a no-doubt Basketball Hall of Famer. In his NBA career, Durant has garnered two NBA championships, two Finals MVPs, and an NBA MVP. He is also a 14-time NBA All-Star. But while Durant has accomplished plenty in […]

The Indiana Pacers have been one of the most impressive surprise teams in the NBA this season as we approach the playoffs with many scenarios in play. Tyrese Haliburton has elevated himself as one of the perennial guards in the association and has proven himself to be a reliable No. 1 option. The acquisition of […]

The quality of entertainment in the NBA All-Star Weekend has been on the decline over the past few years. The Slam Dunk Contest isn’t what it used to be in terms of awe factor, while the All-Star Game has turned into a non-competitive exhibition game where the primary goal of the players appears to be […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum befriended forward Grant Williams when they became teammates in 2019. However, their friendly words get replaced with trash talk whenever they square off against one another. On Monday night, Tatum and company took on the Charlotte Hornets, Williams’ newest team. The ex-Celtic went to the Dallas Mavericks this past offseason, […]

The Detroit Pistons’ 120-118 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies concluded in heartbreaking fashion. Their matchup came down to the final possessions and a last-second look to tie the game by franchise point guard Cade Cunningham. After forcing a miss by Jaren Jackson Jr. with 11 seconds left, Cunningham had a game-tying look from the baseline […]

Of the San Antonio Spurs’ top four scorers for the season, only Victor Wembanyama suited up in Sunday’s game against the Golden State Warriors. The generational talent nearly led the Spurs to a fourth straight victory. Despite the 117-113 loss, Wemby managed something he hadn’t yet this season. His 32 points vs. Golden State marked […]

The Dallas Mavericks have won seven games in a row. They are a perfect 4-0 on their current five game road trip heading into Tuesday night’s game against the Golden State Warriors on the road. Luka Doncic has continued to perform at an elite level during that span, but he’s also battled various injury concerns. […]

One of the best point guards to ever play in the NBA has officially announced his retirement from the NBA. Former Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers court general Rajon Rondo revealed during a recent appearance on the All The Smoke podcast that he’s “done” with the NBA. “Absolutely [done with the NBA].  I got […]

The NBA 2K24 Season 6 release date is approaching, with the developers releasing the upcoming Patch Notes for New Gen platforms. Overall, these patch notes made general adjustments as we transition into Season 6 of 2K24. However, the upcoming update also makes several adjustments to both gameplay and various game modes. Whether you’re becoming a […]

Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves are having a breakout season, currently sitting in third place in the NBA Western Conference standings with a 51-23 record. Clearly the Timberwolves are gearing up for a playoff run. But former NBA sharpshooter Jamal Crawford doesn’t like their chances. Speaking on NBA TV, Crawford weighed in on the […]

Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns are in the middle of their most difficult stretch of the season. Coming off a 25-point demolition at the hands of the Shai Gilgeous-Alexander-less Oklahoma City Thunder, the Suns figured out the hard way that there was no rest for the weary, as they took on the New Orleans […]

The Charlotte Hornets lost their third straight game to the Boston Celtics, 118-104. Things just didn’t shake out their way, but they did give the best team in the league a run for their money in the first half. The Hornets were down 59-53 and still seemed like they keep the game close, but the […]

March is arguably the best basketball month of the year, as the final push before the NBA Playoffs overlaps with March Madness. And although a large share of professional players don’t come from the NCAA anymore, there are plenty of eyes on college ball this season. Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis has even watched a […]

The Chicago Bulls clinched a play-in tournament berth on Monday night, but it wasn’t because they won. The Bulls lost at home to the Atlanta Hawks, 113-101, but a loss from the Brooklyn Nets put Chicago in the play-in tournament. Now, the team needs to focus on finishing in ninth place so they can have […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are having a breakout season, setting them up to finish with a top seed in the Western Conference. Oklahoma City is in a three-way battle with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets for the number one seed in the West. They are led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who has emerged as an […]