The Detroit Pistons parted ways with the former #1 pick in the NBA Draft after a contract buy out with power forward Blake Griffin, who now becomes a free agent. Numerous playoff-bound teams are interested in signing Griffin, including the Brooklyn Nets, Miami Heat, Portland Trail Blazers, and Golden State […]
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2021 NBA All-Star Game Rosters for Team LeBron and Team Durant
Kevin Durant (Brooklyn Nets) and LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers) received the most public votes in the 2021 NBA All-Star Game. LeBron and Durant are the captains of the NBA All-Star Game, and responsible for selecting sides for Team LeBron and Team Durant, with 12 players on each roster. LeBron […]
Trade Rumors: Boston Celtics Looking at Nikola Vucevic and Jerami Grant
The Boston Celtics won three games in a row to regain the #4 seed in the Eastern Conference, but that doesn’t mean they won’t entertain a trade that will get them Orlando Magic big man Nikola Vucevic or Jerami Grant from the Detroit Pistons. The Celtics (18-17) corrected the ship […]
NBA High Guys: Triple-Doubles for TJ McConnell, James Harden, Mason Plumlee, Dennis Smith Jr.
We witnessed another wild Wednesday night in the NBA with four players notching triple-doubles, including James Harden in his first game back in Houston to play his old squad, the Rockets. TJ McConnell scored a rare triple-double with 10 steals for the Indiana Pacers. Meanwhile, a pair of teammates posted […]
Keep Fading the Minnesota Timberwolves and Houston Rockets?
The Minnesota Timberwolves and the Houston Rockets each have one last chance to end a losing streak before the NBA All-Star Break. The Timberwolves, the worst team in the NBA, are riding a nine-game losing streak. The Rockets, the second-worst team in the Western Conference, saw their skid reach 12 […]
NBA DPOY Betting: Rudy Gobert, Myles Turner, or Ben Simmons
Who’s the best defender in the NBA this season? With Anthony Davis sidelined due to a calf strain, Rudy Gobert (Utah Jazz) is the favorite to win the DPOY at -200 odds. Myles Turner (Indiana Pacers) and Ben Simmons (Philadelphia 76ers) are also among the top betting favorites to win […]
Are the Washington Wizards Really Making a Legit Playoff Run?
If you’re looking for an undervalued asset to invest in, keep an eye on the Washington Wizards. Yes, the Wizards at 13-19. The Wiz recently climbed out of the Eastern Conference basement, and they’re heading into the second half of the season with a chance to compete for a playoff […]
NBA Rumors: Toronto Raptors to Trade Kyle Lowry to Philly 76ers?
In the latest batch of NBA trade rumors, the Toronto Raptors could trade veteran guard and six-time All-Star Kyle Lowry before the deadline. Teams interested in a Lowry trade include the Philadelphia 76ers, Miami Heat, and LA Clippers, but all signs indicate that the Raptors won’t be quick to get […]
NBA Coaching Carousel: Atlanta Hawks Fire Lloyd Pierce and Hire Nate McMillan
Regime change is coming to Peachtree City. The Atlanta Hawks made a coaching move and fired Lloyd Pierce after a 14-20 start to the season. The Hawks promoted assistant coach Nate McMillan, who spent 16 seasons as a head coach with the Seattle Sonics, Portland Trail Blazers, and Indiana Pacers. […]
NBA Weekend Betting Preview: Blazers/Lakers, Clippers/Bucks, Surging Wizards
The NBA heads into its final weekend before the All-Star Break begins next week. This weekend tips off with the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers hosting Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers. On Sunday, the LA Clippers visit the Milwaukee Bucks for a throwdown against the Greek Freak. The […]
Hot Teams: Brooklyn Nets Win 8 Straight, Now 15-5 Since Harden Trade
The Brooklyn Nets are the hottest team in the NBA right now while riding an eight-game winning streak. The Nets are 15-5 since acquiring James Harden in a blockbuster trade. The surging Nets moved into the #2 seed in the Eastern Conference playoff standings. They are only a half-game behind […]
Sniper for Sale: NY Knicks Seek to Trade 3-Point Specialist Alec Burks
Who needs a shooter? The New York Knicks have an extra sniper for sale. Alec Burks, a backup shooting guard with the Knicks, saw his playing time diminish after the acquisition of Derrick Rose in a trade. The Knicks could trade Burks to a contender seeking a reliable 3-point shooter, […]
Unicorn Dunzo? Mark Cuban Denies the Mavs Shopping Kristaps Porzingis
If you listen to the gossip mill, the Unicorn might not be in Dallas for much longer. The Dallas Mavericks could trade big man Kristaps Porzingis, despite team owner Mark Cuban vehemently denying that the Mavs aren’t shopping the 7-foot-3 center from Latvia known as the Unicorn. If the Mavs […]
NBA High Guys: Danilo Gallinari Sets Atlanta Franchise Record with 10 Treys (Video)
Bellissimo tre! Danilo Gallinari, nicknamed the Italian Rooster, came off the bench for the Atlanta Hawks and knocked down 10 3-pointers in a victory over the Boston Celtics. Gallinari finished the night with 38 points. He shot 10-for-12 from 3-point range and set a new franchise record for the Hawks […]
NBA Trade Rumors: LA Lakers Eying Mo Bomba and PJ Tucker
There’s no shortage of gossip in Hollywood, and everyone in SoCal is talking about the impending trade, or trades, that the Los Angeles Lakers will pull before the All-Star break. The Lakers have interest in acquiring center Mo Bomba from the Orlando Magic, or power forward PJ Tucker from the […]
2021 NBA All-Star Game Snubs: Domantas Sabonis, Devin Booker, and Trae Young
Kendall Jenner is wicked pissed that her boyfriend, Devin Booker, was snubbed and left off the 2021 NBA All-Star Team. You can’t blame her; Booker should’ve earned a nod over teammate Chris Paul. In addition to the Booker snub, Domantas Sabonis and Trae Young were also left out of the […]
NBA Rumors: Sacramento Kings to Trade Buddy Hield to Philadelphia 76ers?
The Philadelphia 76ers are thinking big, which is why Buddy Hield from the Sacramento Kings is on their radar in the latest batch of NBA trade rumors. The slumping Sixers had a rough road trip out West, and they now must fend off the surging Brooklyn Nets, who won five […]
Bad Teams: Sacramento Kings and the NBA’s Worst Defense Lose 7 in a Row
What a difference two weeks make in the fast-evolving NBA. Just when you think rookie point guard Tyrese Haliburton and the Sacramento Kings turned the corner on their season, they went on a seven-game losing streak and sunk to last place in the Pacific Division with a 12-18 record. Two […]
Minnesota Timberwolves Suck Again, Fire Head Coach Ryan Saunders
The Minnesota Timberwolves are the worst team in the NBA with a 7-24 record, so the front office needed a scapegoat and fired head coach Ryan Saunders. The Timberwolves hired offensive guru Chris Finch from the Toronto Raptors in hopes that he can make the T-Wolves great again. But like […]
Dunk of the Year: Rookie Anthony Edwards Thunderous Thrown Down (Video)
It’s only the mid-point of the season, but Minnesota Timberwolves rookie Anthony Edwards pretty much locked up the NBA Dunk of the Year when he posterized Yuta Watanabe from the Toronto Raptors. It’s been an ugly season and winter of discontent with the last-place Timberwolves. Edwards, the #1 overall pick […]