After trying to avoid core stomach surgery, Damian Lillard from the Portland Trail Blazers finally decided to go under the knife to repair an abdominal injury. Lillard initially suffered a stomach injury inside the NBA Bubble in the summer of 2020. He aggravated the issue while prepping for the 2020 […]
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Knicks Trade for Cam Reddish, Send Knox and First-Round Pick to Atlanta
The New York Knicks are trading for Atlanta Hawks forward Cam Reddish, ending weeks of trade rumors surrounding the former first-round draft pick. The Knicks are sending Kevin Knox and a protected first-round draft pick via Charlotte to Atlanta, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Reddish struggled to find playing time […]
Bad Teams: Orlando Magic Extend Losing Streak to 10 in a Row
The Orlando Magic (7-35) are the worst team in the NBA this season and they extended their most-recent losing streak to 10 in a row after dropping back-to-back games to the Washington Wizards. The Magic lost to the Wizards 112-106 last night, and lost to the Wizards by two points […]
LA Lakers Trade Rumors: Moving Russell Westbrook, Eyeing Jerami Grant
Hollywood loves a scrumptious morsel of gossip, and there’s no shortage of trade rumors swirling around town involving the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers could trade point guard Russell Westbrook or bolster their frontline by acquiring Jerami Grant from the Detroit Pistons, or Myles Turner from the Indiana Pacers. The […]
Draymond Green’s Early Exit Causes Prop Bet Chaos for Sportsbooks
Draymond Green played only seven seconds in Golden State’s Sunday night game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, but the Warriors star still played long enough to trigger prop bets that bettors cashed in on to the tune of millions. Green suffered tightness in his lower calf during pregame warmups. However, he […]
Will the Indiana Pacers Trade Myles Turner to the Knicks, Hornets, Lakers, or Mavs?
The Indiana Pacers are looking to move some of their starters before the trade deadline next month, and center Myles Turner has drawn interest from the New York Knicks, Charlotte Hornets, Los Angeles Lakers, and Dallas Mavericks. Turner averages 12.9 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 2.9 blocks per game this season. […]
NBA Trends: Miami Heat (Over), Golden State Warriors (Under) Best Totals Betting
If you like to bet NBA totals, the Miami Heat (25-15) are the best team in the league at hitting the over, while the Golden State Warriors (25-12-2) are the top team at hitting the under. We’re approaching the mid-point of the season, with teams closing in at 40 games, […]
Rip City ER: Damian Lillard (Ab Injury) to Miss Upcoming 6-Game Road Trip
Damian Lillard, the All-Star guard with the Portland Trail Blazers, will miss an upcoming six-game road trip while he meets with specialists to determine a course of action to deal with his abdominal tendinopathy injury. Lillard developed an ab injury last summer during the lead-up to the Tokyo Olympics. He […]
Hot Teams: Memphis Grizzlies Unleash 9-Game Winning Streak
The Memphis Grizzlies are the hottest team in the NBA and are riding sky-high on a franchise-best, nine-game winning streak thanks to the exuberant Ja Morant. The Grizzlies battle the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night in a must-see TV matchup on NBA TV, with Klay Thompson back in the […]
NBA Top Shot Challenges: How High-Stake Quests for Exclusive Moments and Free Packs Work
From its launch, NBA Top Shot stood out from the NFT competition by offering a slick interface and video moments in contrast to the static art pieces other companies sold. But beyond that, Dapper Labs has found a multitude of ways to keep collectors engaged, with its regular challenges arguably […]
Could Kawhi Leonard Return to the LA Clippers This Season?
The Los Angeles Clippers did not expect All-Star Kawhi Leonard would play this season after he suffered an ACL knee injury in the 2021 playoffs and underwent surgery in the offseason, but his rehab is progressing at a much faster rate than everyone indicated. Word broke this week that Kawhi […]
Unlucky 13: Jason Kidd from Dallas Mavs Latest NBA Head Coach with COVID
Jason Kidd, head coach of the Dallas Mavericks and former All-Star with the Mavs, became the 13th head coach in the NBA to test positive for COVID-19 this season. The Mavs (20-18) won four games in the row and moved into the #5 seed in the Western Conference playoff seeding. […]
Steve Kerr, Monty Williams Co-Favorites for NBA Coach of the Year
Steve Kerr from the Golden State Warriors and Monty Williams from the Phoenix Suns are the betting favorites to win NBA Coach of the Year, according to an update by DraftKings, which listed both Kerr and Williams at +380 odds. Tom Thibodeau won the NBA Coach of the Year with […]
NBA Weekend Betting Preview: Memphis Grizzlies B2B in LA, Klay Thompson’s Big Return
The Quickie Betting Preview returns! Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies are one of the hottest teams in the NBA right now, and they face tough, back-to-back games in Hollywood this weekend against the Los Angeles Clippers and LA Lakers. In addition, Klay Thompson returns to action for the Golden […]
Utah Jazz Center Rudy Gobert Enters COVID Protocols
Rudy Gobert, the first NBA player to test positive for COVID-19 in March of 2020, recently tested positive again. The center for the Utah Jazz entered health and safety protocols on Thursday. The Jazz had been vigilant about COVID with their own internal safety protocols this season. With the Omicron […]
Las Vegas Aces Favorites to Win WNBA Championship with Becky Hammon at the Helm
Becky Hammon didn’t get a head coaching job in the NBA, something she and many basketball fans had dreamed of for years. But she has landed a job as the coach of the WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces, a move that could lead to titles in her immediate future. DraftKings Sportsbook […]
Klay Thompson Returns Sunday, Warriors’ Courtside Tix Now $15K
After missing the last 1.5 seasons due to two injuries, five-time All-Star Klay Thompson will return to the Golden State Warriors on Sunday in a home game against the Cleveland Cavs. It’s the hottest ticket in the NBA right now, with the Warriors/Cavs game fetching $15,000 on the secondary market […]
Kyrie Irving Returns, Makes Season Debut with Brooklyn Nets
Kyrie Irving, the only non-vaccinated player on the Brooklyn Nets roster, returns to the hardwood and will make his season debut during a road game against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. The Nets put Irving on the shelf when he opted against a COVID-19 vaccination due to personal reasons. […]
NBA Futures: Nets, Warriors, Suns, Bucks in Top 4 to Start 2022
The calendar may have changed to 2022, but the Brooklyn Nets are still the consensus favorite to win the 2022 NBA championship at +245 odds, according to a recent futures update by DraftKings. The Golden State Warriors are right behind them at +550 odds, with the defending-champion Milwaukee Bucks and […]
Bad Teams: Orlando Magic, Houston Rockets Begin 2022 in the Gutter
New year, same ineptitude. The two worst teams in the NBA begin 2022 ensconced in losing streaks, with the Houston Rockets in another rut with an eight-game skid, and the Orlando Magic struggling with six losses in a row. The Orlando Magic (7-31) have the worst record in the NBA, […]