It’s been a while since opposing teams had to fear the beard. For the first time with the Philadelphia 76ers, James Harden looked like the ferocious assassin who won the MVP in 2018 with the Houston Rockets. Harden scored 31 points and Joel Embiid added 24 points to lead the […]
Mavs Beat Phoenix Suns Twice in Dallas to Even Series at 2-2
Luka Doncic shrugged off a horrible long-range shooting performance because teammate Dorian Finney-Smith knocked down eight 3-pointers to help lift the Dallas Mavs to a 111-101 victory in Game 4 over the Phoenix Suns. The #4 Mavs evened the series at 2-2 against the #1 Suns in the Western Conference […]
Sacramento Kings Hire Mike Brown as Head Coach to End 16-Year Playoff Drought
Sixteen years. That’s how long the Sacramento Kings waited to return to the playoffs since their last postseason appearance in 2006. The Kings hired Mike Brown as their new head coach in hopes that Brown will end the longest playoff drought in the NBA and finally deliver a postseason appearance […]
Grizzlies Injury Report: Ja Morant Exits Game 3 After Jordan Poole Grabs Knee
A fierce rivalry has emerged.The Golden State Warriors throttled the Memphis Grizzlies 142-112 in Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals, but Memphis point guard Ja Morant left the game midway through the fourth quarter with a knee injury after Jordan Poole from Golden State grabbed Morant’s knee while battling […]
NBA High Guys: Greek Freak Smokes Celtics for 42 Points in Game 3 (VIDEO)
The Milwaukee Bucks narrowly won Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals to take a 2-1 series lead against the Boston Celtics thanks to 42 points from Giannis ‘Greek Freak’ Antetokounmpo. The Bucks edged out the Celtics 103-101 in Game 3, and Greek Freak missed a triple-double when he finished […]
Miami Heat, Phoenix Suns Miss Chance to Take 3-0 Series Lead with Game 3 Losses
Both #1 seeds entered Friday night with a 2-0 series lead and missed a ripe opportunity to seize a 3-0 lead when the Miami Heat and Phoenix Suns lost their respective Game 3 matchups. Joel Embiid returned to the Philadelphia 76ers and led his squad to a 99-78 blowout victory […]
Brooklyn Nets PG Ben Simmons Undergoes Back Surgery
Ben Simmons from the Brooklyn Nets underwent back surgery in Los Angeles to alleviate pain from a herniated disc. The back injury kept Simmons out of the lineup and delayed his long-awaited debut with the Brooklyn Nets after the Philadelphia 76ers traded him to the Nets for James Harden. Fans […]
Boston Celtics Injury Report: Marcus Smart (Thigh) Probable for Game 3
Boston Celtics point guard Marcus Smart, the 2022 NBA Defensive Player of the Year, missed Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Milwaukee Bucks with a thigh injury, but he’s listed as probable for Game 3 and expected to play. Smart suffered a thigh contusion in Game 1, […]
Suns/Mavs Scoring Prop Bets: Doncic, Booker, Brunson, CP3 Over/Under Points
Heading into Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals, the Phoenix Suns hold a 2-0 lead over the Dallas Mavs. DraftKings posted player scoring prop bets and you can bet over/under points based on specific players on the Mavs (Luka Doncic, Jalen Brunson, Spencer Dinwiddie, Maxi Kleber) and the Suns […]
Prop Bets: Triple-Double for Harden, Greek Freak, Doncic, or Morant in Game 3?
DraftKings posted a cool prop bet on whether or not your favorite player will record a triple-double in Game 3 of the NBA Playoffs this weekend, which includes Luka Doncic at +340 odds, Giannis’ Greek Freak’ Antetokounmpo (+425), and Ja Morant (+500), and James Harden (+900). Out of the four […]
NBA Weekend Betting Preview: Decisive Game 3 for Celtics/Bucks, Warriors/Grizzlies
Eight teams remain in the hunt for the 2022 NBA championship with Game 3 of the conference semifinals slated for Friday and Saturday. The Philadelphia 76ers and Dallas Mavericks find themselves down 0-2, but get to host Game 3 on their home courts on Friday for a chance to trim […]
76ers Injury Report: Joel Embiid (Orbital Fracture) Doubtful for Game 3
Bettors and fans want to know if Joel Embiid will play for the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 3 against the Miami Heat. The 76ers listed Embiid as out with an orbital fracture, but updated him to doubtful and hope his status and availability can change before tip-off of Game 3 […]
Lakers Interview Darvin Ham, Adrian Griffin for Head Coaching Vacancy
The search to replace former head coach Frank Vogel continues while the Los Angeles Lakers conduct interviews with top assistant coaches like Darvin Ham from the Milwaukee Bucks and Adrian Griffin from the Toronto Raptors. Meanwhile, Doc Rivers is still mentioned as being at the top of the shortlist of […]
NBA Suspends Griz’s Dillon Brooks for Flagrant Foul on Gary Payton II
The NBA issued a one-game suspension to Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks for his flagrant foul against Gary Payton II from the Golden State Warriors in Game 2 of their second-round series. Brooks will sit out Game 3 in San Francisco on Saturday night. Payton suffered ligament damage and a […]
NBA Futures: Miami Heat, Phoenix Suns Lead Conference Odds Betting
Eight teams remain in the hunt for the 2022 NBA championship, with four teams in each conference vying for their respective conference title and a berth in the NBA Finals. The Miami Heat at +135 odds are the betting favorite to win the Eastern Conference head ahead of the Boston […]
NBA Playoffs Series Odds Update: Suns and Heat Up 2-0
The top-seeded Miami Heat hold a 2-0 lead and are -800 odds to win the NBA Eastern Conference semifinals series against the Philadelphia 76ers. Meanwhile, the #1 Phoenix Suns — the best team in the NBA this season — jumped out to a 2-0 series against the Dallas Mavericks and […]
OG’s Complete List: NBA Sixth Man of Year Award Winners
Tyler Herro from the Miami Heat won the 2022 NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award as the best reserve in the league this season. To honor Herro, we’ve compiled another complete OG list of winners who earned one of the NBA’s most-prestigious distinctions. Lou Williams and Jamal Crawford hold […]
Charlotte Hornets Eyeing Offensive Guru Mike D’Antoni as Next Head Coach
Mike D’Antoni – the architect and philosopher behind the modern NBA spread offense that preaches 3-pointers and layups – is at the top of the shortlist of potential candidates to become the Charlotte Hornets’ next head coach. D’Antoni compiled a 672-527 record over 16 seasons as a head coach in […]
Warriors Injury Report: Gary Payton II Fractures Elbow on Cheap Foul by Dillon Brooks
Dillon Brooks from the Memphis Grizzlies aggressively fouled the Golden State Warriors’ Gary Payton II to prevent a layup in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals, sending Payton crashing to the court and fracturing his left elbow. The Grizzlies jumped out to an 8-0 lead prior to the incident. […]
Tampa Bay Bucs, Seattle Seahawks to Play First NFL Game in Germany
NFL fans in Germany will be treated to their first professional American football game when the GOAT, Tom Brady, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers meet the Seattle Seahawks in Munich in mid-November. The NFL announced that its first-ever game in Germany will take place at Allianz Arena, the home of […]