In the latest batch of NBA trade rumors, the Chicago Bulls (8-12) are putting their star, Zach LaVine, on the trading block and would like to work out a deal with the New York Knicks (10-13), who are loaded with young talent and on the playoff bubble in the Eastern […]
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Wide-Open Southwest and Tight Division Races in NBA’s Western Conference
Only 30% of the NBA regular season is complete, yet the Western Conference has three tight divisional races. The defending champion Las Angeles Lakers and LA Clippers are fighting for the Pacific division crown once again. The Northwest Division looks like a two-pony race between the red-hot Utah Jazz and […]
NBA High Guys: Fred VanVleet Explodes for Career-Best 54 Points and 11 3-Pointers
Over the last four nights, four NBA players ,including Fred VanVleet, who unleashed 11 3-pointers and scored 54 points for the Toronto Raptors, posted huge scoring efforts to lift their teams to key wins. VanVleet’s 54-point explosion set a Raptors’ franchise high and a personal career high. Last Saturday night, […]
Hot Teams: Houston Rockets Ride Defensive Surge to 6-Game Winning Streak
It took about a week and four games after the Houston Rockets traded James Harden before they finally gelled together as a tight unit under new head coach Stephen Silas. Since falling into a 4-9 hole to start the season, the Rockets (10-9) surged to over .500 during an impressive […]
Orlando Magic Lose Aaron Gordon for 4-6 Weeks with Ankle Injury
The Orlando Magic will miss their starting forward, Aaron Gordon, for up to six weeks due to a nasty ankle injury. Gordon is the second starter that the Magic will miss this season due to injuries. Starting point guard Markelle Fultz blew out his ACL in the eighth game of […]
Dallas Mavericks Lose 5 Straight, Doncic and the Unicorn to the Rescue?
The Dallas Mavericks saw their losing streak reach five games in a row after a tough loss against the Phoenix Suns, who were without leading-scorer Devin Booker due to a hamstring injury. The Mavs and Luka Doncic have a rematch against the Suns on Monday night to complete the two-game […]
Sick Comeback: Washington Wizards Upset Brooklyn Nets with 2 Treys in 3.8 Seconds (Video)
The Washington Wizards — thanks to Bradley Beal and Russell Westbrook — knocked down two 3-pointers in less than four seconds to overcome a 5-point deficit and upset the Brooklyn Nets 149-146 on Sunday evening. The Nets held a 5-point edge at 146-141. Beal pulled up and drilled a 3-pointer […]
NBA Weekend Preview: Greek Freak vs Zion, Lakers/Celtics, Grizzlies Return
On Friday night, the Greek Freak and the Milwaukee Bucks head down to the Big Easy for a game against Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans. After missing five games due to COVID-19 protocols, the Memphis Grizzlies return to the hardwood on Saturday. On Saturday night, the LA Lakers […]
LeBron James and Joel Embiid New Betting Favorites for NBA MVP
Square bears love a front runner, so it’s no shocker that the best players on the top team in each conference also happen to top the NBA MVP futures board. LeBron James (+350 odds) and Joel Embiid (+600 odds) are the favorites for NBA MVP, according to a recent update […]
Hot Player Alert: Bradley Beal Unleashes 41 ppg Scoring Spree for Last-Place Wiz
Bradley Beal, from the last-place Washington Wizards, leads the NBA in scoring with 35.4 points per game. Beal’s been on a torrid streak, averaging 41 points over a six-game stretch that started with a 60-point eruption against the Philadelphia 76ers and led up to 47 points against the New Orleans […]
NBA Trade Rumors: New Orleans Pelicans Shopping Lonzo Ball and JJ Redick, Derrick Rose to the NY Knicks?
In the latest batch of NBA trade rumors, former #1 pick Derrick Rose could be reunited with his old head coach if the Detroit Pistons trade him to the New York Knicks. Meanwhile, the New Orleans Pelicans put JJ Redick and Lonzo Ball on the trading block in a move […]
Jimmer Fredette Erupts with 70 Points for Shanghai Sharks in China (Video)
Jimmer Fredette, nicknamed the “Lonely God” by Chinese sports media, dropped 70 points in a losing effort for the Shanghai Sharks against the Sichuan Blue Whales in overtime. Fredette, a former star with BYU, unleashed his third 70-plus point game with the Shanghai Sharks in the Chinese basketball league (CBA) […]
Kansas Suffering Worst Losing Streak Since 2013, Slump-Buster on Deck vs TCU
The struggling Kansas Jayhawks (10-5) are stuck in a rut amidst a three-game losing streak. The Jayhawks recently tumbled out of the top 10 and slipped to #15 overall, according to the latest ranking in the AP Top 25 college basketball poll. The three-game skid is the worst for Kansas […]
LeBron James Lights Up Cleveland Cavs for Season-High 46 Points
The old cat from Akron can still ball, eh? LeBron James exploded for 23 points in the fourth quarter and finished with 46 points overall to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 115-108 victory over his former team, the Cleveland Cavaliers. LeBron made NBA history as only the fifth […]
Utah Jazz Win 8 in Row, Best ATS Record in NBA
The Utah Jazz (12-4) are the hottest team in the NBA, riding high on an eight-game winning streak. Bettors love the Jazz because they’re the best team in the NBA with an 11-5 against the spread record, including an 8-0 ATS clip during their hot streak. The Jazz started the […]
LA Clippers Lose Kawhi Leonard and Paul George for a Week (COVID-19 Protocols)
The red-hot LA Clippers won seven games in a row and are about to embark on a six-game road trip, but they won’t have Kawhi Leonard (25.9 ppg) or Paul George (23.9 ppg) with them for at least a week until both star players clear COVID-19 safety protocols. Neither player […]
2021 NBA MVP Odds Update: Nikola Jokic (+800) Value Pick, Greek Freak Seeks Three-Peat
Coming into the start of the NBA season, both Luka Doncic and Giannis Antetokounmpo were co-favorites to win the 2021 NBA MVP. Now, after the first month of the NBA season, Kevin Durant and Nikola Jokic have seen their MVP odds bump due to strong starts. The Greek Freak is […]
OG List: NBA All-Time 3-Point Shooters, Steph Curry Moves into 2nd Behind Ray Allen
Golden State Warriors’ sharpshooter Steph Curry recently passed Reggie Miller (2,560) to move into second place on the NBA’s all-time, 3-point shooting list. Curry has his sights set on Hall of Famer Ray Allen, who tops the list for NBA 3-pointers with 2,973 treys. For this latest OG List, we […]
Boston Celtics Injury Update: Rookie Payton Pritchard Out with MCL Knee Sprain
Rookie Payton Pritchard, a backup guard with the Boston Celtics, will miss at least two weeks with a knee injury. Pritchard suffered a grade 1 MCL sprain against the Philadelphia 76ers over the weekend. Pritchard averaged 8.3 points and 2.6 assists per game before his injury, but he had shown […]
Sick Sweat: KCP Buzzer Beater Saves First Half Over Bettors in Lakers/Bucks
With 2.3 seconds remaining in the second quarter of the LA Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks game, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope drained a 33-foot 3-pointer for the Lakers as time expired to put them up 63-57 at halftime. The consensus over/under total for the first half was 117 at Las Vegas sportsbooks. The […]