Despite a COVID-19 scare and injuries, Team USA is still the favorite to win the gold medal in men’s basketball at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics at -320 odds. Bradley Beal tested positive for COVID-19, but Team USA dodged a bullet when they were able to avoid a full-blown outbreak. They […]
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Orlando Magic Hire Jamahl Mosley, Willie Green Headed to New Orleans Pelicans
The last couple of head coaching vacancies in the NBA were filled in the last week after the Orlando Magic hired Jamahl Mosley and the New Orleans Pelicans hired Willie Green. Instead of the old-school coaching carousel where teams recycle the same dozen or so head coaches, the Magic and […]
Milwaukee Bucks Win First NBA Championship Since 1971, Greek Freak Drops 50 Points
Giannis “Greek Freak” Antetokounmpo erupted for 50 points in Game 6 of the 2021 NBA Finals to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 105-98 victory over the Phoenix Suns. The Bucks knocked out the Suns in six games and won the franchise’s first NBA championship in 50 years. Antetokounmpo added […]
2021 NBA Draft Odds: Green, Mobley, Suggs Favorites for the #2, #3, #4 Pick
Oklahoma State’s All-American Cade Cunningham is the consensus favorite to become the #1 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, but how about the next few picks and prospects? DraftKings posted odds for the #2, #3, and #4 picks in the upcoming NBA Draft. Jalen Green (Ignite) is -160 odds favorite […]
Tokyo Olympics: Zach LaVine in COVID Protocol, Another Man Down for Team USA
The bad beats continue for Team USA men’s basketball team and they haven’t even left for the Tokyo Olympics yet. Zach LaVine became the latest member of Team USA to head into COVID-19 health and safety protocols, but he could still possibly make it to Tokyo in time to play […]
NBA Top Shot Blankets Playoffs with Packs, Moments, Challenges
The NBA playoffs have produced a laundry list of upsets, buzzer-beaters, and memorable moments leading up to the Finals. That’s given NBA Top Shot plenty of material to work with throughout the playoffs, and more than a few opportunities to try out some new ideas as the NFT platform continues […]
NBA Finals Game 6 Preview: Suns Face Elimination Down 3-2, Bucks 1 Win from Title
The Milwaukee Bucks are one win away from securing their first championship in 50 years, which they’ll have a chance to do on their home court in Game 6 of the NBA Finals. The Phoenix Suns lost three games in a row and find themselves on the brink of elimination […]
NBA Finals: Jrue Holiday and Bucks Steal Game 5, Now Lead Suns 3-2
After falling in 2-0 hole in the 2021 NBA Finals, the Milwaukee Bucks won three games in a row to lead the Phoenix Suns 3-2. During Game 5 in Phoenix, the Bucks held off a late rally from the Suns to win 123-119 thanks to a timely steal from Jrue […]
Complete List of Men’s Basketball Gold Medal Winners at the Olympics Since 1936
With the Tokyo Olympics around the corner, it’s time for a new OG List. We compiled a complete list of all of the gold medal winners in men’s basketball starting with its inception as a team sport at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. James Naismith, an American, invented basketball in 1891 […]
Houston Rockets Seek Trade with Detroit Pistons for #1 Pick in the 2021 NBA Draft
The Houston Rockets have three first round picks, including the #2 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, but they’d love to acquire #1 overall pick in a trade with the Detroit Pistons to grab Oklahoma State’s Cade Cunningham. The Rockets went 17-55 last season for the worst record in the […]
Damian Lillard Trade Rumors: Dame to Knicks, 76ers, Lakers, Warriors, Heat?
Dame wants out of Rip City. Damian Lillard requested that the Portland Trail Blazers trade him and the New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers, and Golden State Warriors are front runners to land Dame. The Knicks are the betting favorite to acquire Lillard in a trade […]
Kevin Love Withdraws from Tokyo Olympics, Team USA Loses Another Player
Team USA lost another player, and more importantly, another big man after Kevin Love indicated that he’s withdrawing from the Tokyo Olympics due to a calf injury. Team USA has another roster problem less than a week before the opening ceremonies in Japan. Love has been nursing a calf injury […]
NBA Finals Game 5 Preview: Bucks and Suns 2 Wins Away from Championship
With the NBA Finals tied at 2-2, both teams are only two wins away from winning the championship. The Phoenix Suns blew a 2-0 lead, losing two consecutive games to the Milwaukee Bucks. The series returns to Phoenix for Game 5 where the Suns are looking to regain control of […]
Jerami Grant in COVID Protocol, Team USA Cancels Australia Exhibition Game
Team USA has been proactive in minimizing a potential COVID-19 breakout after Bradley Beal tested positive for COVID-19 during training camp in Las Vegas. Team USA canceled an exhibition game against Australia slated for Friday evening at the Mandalay Bay. US Basketball officials sent forward Jerami Grant home to quarantine […]
NBA 2K22: Luka Doncic, Dirk Nowitzki, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Kevin Durant to Appear on Cover
NBA 2K announced their covers for the next version of their insanely popular basketball video game, and Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks will appear on the standard edition cover of NBA 2K22. Meanwhile, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Dirk Nowitzki, and Kevin Durant will appear on the NBA 75th Anniversary Edition cover, […]
Khris Middleton Drops 40 in Game 4 Victory for Milwaukee Bucks, NBA Finals Tied at 2-2
Khris Middleton and Devin Booker put on dazzling scoring performances in Game 4 of the 2021 NBA Finals. Booker scored a game-high 42 points for the Phoenix Suns, but Middleton scored a career playoff-high of 40 points to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 109-103 victory. The Bucks pulled even […]
Candace Parker Becomes First WNBA Player on Cover of NBA 2K
Candace Parker, a two-time WNBA MVP, will make history when she becomes the first woman and first WNBA player to appear on the cover of the popular NBA 2K video game when she graces the GameStop Exclusive edition of NBA 2K22. The 25th-anniversary edition of NBA 2K, aka NBA 2K22, […]
Team USA’s Bradley Beal Could Miss Olympics Due to COVID-19 Protocols
It’s never a dull day with Team USA. The American men’s basketball squad is short one NBA star after Bradley Beal fouled out due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols that could force him to miss the Tokyo Olympics. USA basketball reported an unidentified player entered the COVID-19 protocol on […]
NBA Finals: Suns Building a Wall to Stop the Greek Freak and Bucks in Game 4
Game 4 of the 2021 NBA Finals is crucial because, if the Milwaukee Bucks win, they’ll pull even at 2-2 against the Phoenix Suns. If the Suns prevail in Game 4, they’ll take a 3-1 series lead back home to Arizona and put themselves just one win away from a […]
Team USA Blows Out Argentina to End 2-Game Skid in Olympics Tune Up
After losing their first two exhibition games during an Olympics warm-up in Las Vegas, Team USA finally won a game in a convincing 28-point blowout against Argentina with a final score of 108-80. Nigeria upset Team USA over the weekend, but the Americans only had four practices as a complete […]