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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 […]

With less than two weeks remaining in the regular season, every game is crucial for the Chicago Bulls as they hunt for the postseason. It looks like the Bulls are going to be playing in the play-in tournament yet again this season, but their seeding is still up in the air. Chicago wants to get […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are on the road to take on the Philadelphia 76ers Tuesday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Thunder-76ers prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Thunder are 52-22 this season, and they are battling for […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are north of the border to take on the Toronto Raptors Tuesday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a Lakers-Raptors prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Lakers are 42-33 this season, and they sit ninth in the Western […]

Jock Landale’s role on the Houston Rockets has been a contentious topic of discussion. During the first four months of the season up until the trade deadline, he was looked at with disdain from the Rockets faithful, reminiscent of the infamous Daishen Nix era just a season ago. This animosity towards Landale fueled many fans […]

The Chicago Bulls have been dealing with injury trouble all season long, and one player they are hoping to get back soon is Julian Phillips. The Bulls are already without some key players for the remainder of the season, so getting Phillips back soon would be huge for their depth. Phillips has been hurt for […]

Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren was forced to exit Monday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies after he collided with Jaren Jackson Jr. Duren lost a tooth in the collision, per Dime: Jalen Duren is out for the rest of Grizzlies-Pistons after he lost a tooth from colliding with Jaren Jackson Jr.pic.twitter.com/P4aMmKRC8v — Dime (@DimeUPROXX) April […]

Devin Booker is one of the best players in the NBA. To some, he is one of the top-5 since he has accomplished in the playoffs what had only been done previously by Michael Jordan. Booker, at age 24, scored the most points by a player ever in their first playoff run (602). In 2022, […]

The San Antonio Spurs are entering their final stretch of games and it looks like they’ll have to finish their campaign without the services of two key players. As of Monday, Devin Vassell and Jeremy Sochan will be sidelined for the rest of the season due to their respective injuries. Vassell suffered a stress reaction […]