Basketball

Jayson Tatum from the Boston Celtics pulls up for a jump shot against Giannis ‘Greek Freak’ Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks. (Image: Getty)
2022 NBA Playoffs

East Semis Series Betting Preview: #3 Milwaukee Bucks vs #2 Boston Celtics

The top defensive unit in the league will be tasked with knocking out the Greek Freak and reigning NBA champion. The #2 Boston Celtics meet the #3 Milwaukee Bucks in a second-round series during a highly-anticipated Eastern Conference Semifinals battle. The Celtics are a noticeable favorite at -210 odds to […]

Desmond Bane from the Memphis Grizzlies shots a layup against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center in Game 6. (Image: Brad Rempel/USA Today Sports)
2022 NBA Playoffs

Another Comeback Victory for Memphis Grizzlies, Minny T-Wolves Eliminated

The Memphis Grizzlies found themselves down in the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 6, but for a third time this series, the Timberwolves blew a huge lead and the Grizzlies didn’t flinch to pull off a late comeback to win the game 114-106 and clinch the first-round […]

Medical staff from the Philadelphia 76ers attend to Joel Embiid after he suffered an injury in Game 6 against the Toronto Raptors. (Image: Getty)
2022 NBA Playoffs

76ers Injury Report: Joel Embiid Out Indefinitely with Orbital Fracture

It’s been a rough news cycle in the City of Brotherly Love after the Philadelphia 76ers announced big man Joel Embiid is out indefinitely after suffering a concussion and orbital fracture injury in the fourth quarter of the series-clinching victory against the Toronto Raptors on Thursday evening. Orbital fractures are […]

Chris Paul from the Phoenix Suns shoots a one-handed runner against Jonas Valanciunas of the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center. (Image: Gerald Herbert/Getty)
2022 NBA Playoffs

Phoenix Suns Pick Off Pesky Pelicans, Advance to West Semis

The top-seeded Phoenix Suns needed six games to finally knock out the #8 New Orleans Pelicans in the first round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs. The Suns secured a second-straight trip to the conference semifinals thanks to a perfect shooting night from Chris Paul — who torched the Pelicans […]

Brandon Ingram from the New Orleans Pelicans drives against Devin Booker from the Phoenix Suns prior to his injury in Game 2. (Image: Mark J. Rebilas/USA Today Sports)
2022 NBA Playoffs

Phoenix Suns Injury Report: Devin Booker to Play Game 6 vs Pelicans

The Phoenix Suns upgraded shooting guard Devin Booker from out to questionable in Game 6 against the New Orleans Pelicans, but despite a right hamstring injury, a couple of sources indicate that Booker play tonight. The #1 Suns hold a 3-2 lead over the #8 Pelicans and have a chance […]

Zach LaVine from the Chicago Bulls drives to the basket against Giannis 'Greek Freak' Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 4. (Image: Getty)
2022 NBA Playoffs

Chicago Bulls Injury Report: Zach LaVine, Alex Caruso Out for Game 5

Bad news for Da Bulls, who will miss two starters in a must-win elimination game tonight against the defending champions. Zach LaVine and Alex Caruso won’t suit up for the #6 Chicago Bulls, who are on the brink of elimination from the first round of the 2022 NBA Eastern Conference […]

Chris Paul from the New Orleans Pelicans takes a runner against the New Orleans Pelicans in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series. (Image: Getty)
2022 NBA Playoffs

2022 NBA Championship Odds: Suns, Bucks, Warriors, Celtics in Top 4

The 2022 NBA Playoffs began three days ago and there’s already been some movement in the futures market, with some teams already having played two games. The Phoenix Suns are the consensus betting favorite at +200 odds to win the 2022 NBA championship, followed by the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks […]

Devin Booker from the Phoenix Sus defends Giannis 'Greek Freak' Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks. (Image: Getty)
2022 NBA Playoffs

2022 NBA Finals MVP: Early Odds on Booker, Greek Freak, Durant, Curry, Tatum

DraftKings updated its futures market for the 2022 NBA Finals MVP, with Devin Booker the betting favorite at +400 odds, followed by Giannis “Greek Freak” Antetokounmpo (+500), Chris Paul (+550), Steph Curry (+800), Jayson Tatum (+900), and Kevin Durant (+1100). If you watch “Winning Time” about the rise of the […]

Devin Booker from the Phoenix Suns shoots over CJ McCollum of the New Orleans Pelicans in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series. (Image: Getty)
2022 NBA Playoffs

NBA Playoffs Series Odds Update: Bucks, Suns Huge Faves After 1-0 Starts

The 2022 NBA Playoffs are underway and the favorite won the first game in seven out of eight first-round matchups. Oddsmakers adjusted their series odds after the first games, with the Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns — the two teams from the 2021 NBA Finals — the overwhelming favorites to […]

Clint Capela (15) and John Collins (20) dap it up during game introductions. (Image: Getty)
2022 NBA Playoffs

Atlanta Hawks Injury Report: Clint Capela Out, John Collins In for Game 1

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela suffered a knee injury late in the second quarter of the Play-In Tournament finale against the Cleveland Cavs, and he’ll miss a couple of games during the first week of the playoffs against the Miami Heat. However, John Collins is expected to suit up for […]

Brandon Ingram (14) from the New Orleans Pelicans blows by Cameron Johnson of the Phoenix Suns. (Image: Kate Frese/Getty)
2022 NBA Playoffs

First Round Series Preview: #8 New Orleans Pelicans vs #1 Phoenix Suns

The up-and-coming New Orleans Pelicans won two games in the Play-In Tournament to snag the #8 seed in the Western Conference Playoffs, but now they face the #1 Phoenix Suns in a tough first-round series. The Suns won the Western Conference last season, but were eliminated in the NBA Finals […]

Jrue Holiday from the Milwaukee Bucks splits defenders Zach LaVine and Coby White from the Chicago Bulls. (Image: Paul Beaty/AP)
2022 NBA Playoffs

First Round Series Preview: #6 Chicago Bulls vs #3 Milwaukee Bucks

The Greek Freak and #3 Milwaukee Bucks begin their NBA title defense as huge favorites to win their opening-round series against the #6 Chicago Bulls. Two Central Division foes square off in the first round of the 2022 NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs, but the Bucks are massive favorites at -1200 […]

Jayson Tatum from the Boston Celtics is defended by Kevin Durant of the Brooklyn Nets during h regular season. (Image: Brian Fluharty/USA Today Sports)
2022 NBA Playoffs

First Round Series Preview: #7 Brooklyn Nets at #2 Boston Celtics

In one of the most-exciting matchups in the first round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs, the #7 Brooklyn Nets face the #2 Boston Celtics, but the Celtics are only a slight favorite to win the series at -130 odds. The Nets are +110 odds to win the first-round series against […]

Jimmy Butler and Tyler Herro from the Miami Heat are on a mission to return to the NBA Finals for a second time in the last three seasons. (Image: Getty)
2022 NBA Playoffs

First Round Series Preview: #8 Atlanta Hawks at #1 Miami Heat

The Atlanta Hawks won two games in the Play-In Tournament to qualify for the Eastern Conference Playoffs as the #8 seed, but now they square off against the #1 Miami Heat in a tough first-round series. The Heat were 3-1 against the Hawks in the regular season series. In the […]