The eight teams that didn’t qualify to play in the NBA’s Orlando restart might instead head to a second bubble site in Chicago, according to a report by ESPN. While the 22 teams fighting for playoff spots will start their seeding games in late July, the NBA is targeting September […]
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NBA 2K21 Covers: Zion Williamson (Next-Gen) and Kobe Bryant (Mamba Forever Edition)
2K Sports revealed two more covers for the next version of NBA 2K21. Earlier this week, 2K Sports announced that Damian Lillard from the Portland Trail Blazers will appear on the main game’s cover. In addition to Lillard, 2K Sports revealed that rookie Zion Williamson will grace the cover of […]
Adam Silver Still ‘Pretty Confident’ About NBA Restart, Admits COVID-19 Threat
NBA commissioner Adam Silver believes the NBA can successfully resume its season in an Orlando bubble, but says he’s more than willing to adjust the league’s plans if the coronavirus situation requires a change. Silver appeared on a Time100 Talks segment on Tuesday as part of an episode devoted to […]
Dame 2K: Damian Lillard Lands Cover of NBA 2K21
Portland Trail Blazers All-Star Damian Lillard will appear on the next cover of the popular video game NBA 2K21 by 2K Sports. Lillard, one of the most dynamic scorers in the NBA, earned his first spot on an NBA 2K cover. 2K Sports dropped the trailer for the upcoming version […]
Sportsbooks Post NBA Point Spreads for First Games in Orlando Bubble
Bettors are once again seeing NBA point spreads in the wild as several sportsbooks have posted odds for the league’s return to play at the end of July. FanDuel Sportsbook lists the New Orleans Pelicans as a two-point favorite over the Utah Jazz in the opening Orlando game on July […]
Brooklyn Down; Spencer Dinwiddie, DeAndre Jordan Test Positive for COVID-19
It’s another bad beat in Brooklyn. Two members of the Brooklyn Nets — Spencer Dinwiddie (starting point guard) and DeAndre Jordan (backup center) — have tested positive for coronavirus. Jordan says he will opt-out of the NBA restart at Disney’s World of Sports in Orlando, Florida. Dinwiddie, the Nets leading […]
Zion Bubblicious: New Orleans Pelicans NBA Restart Schedule
Can Zion Williamson, the former #1 pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, lead the New Orleans Pelicans to a playoff berth? The NBA released its restart schedule and hoops fans in New Orleans were eager to see who the Pelicans will face in the final eight games before the playoffs […]
LA LA Land Coin Flip, Lakers and Clippers Co-Favorites for West Title
LA or LA? LeBron James or Kawhi Leonard? With the NBA on the cusp of returning to action in Orlando, oddsmakers at the Westgate SuperBook in Las Vegas released an update of their Western Conference championship odds. Both Los Angeles-based teams, the Lakers and the Clippers, are the top favorites […]
WNBA Players Concerned with Florida Bubble Plan as Opt-Out Deadline Arrives
ESPN reported Thursday that some WNBA players have expressed concerns over the league’s return-to-play plan, and feel rushed in their decisions over whether to play in the 2020 season. Several WNBA players have already opted out of the season for reasons ranging from social justice priorities to health concerns. Players, […]
Avery Bradley Opting Out of NBA Return, Lakers Targeting J.R. Smith as Replacement
Los Angeles Lakers point guard Avery Bradley has opted out of playing the remainder of the NBA season in Orlando, citing concerns over the health of his family. The Lakers’ starting point guard for most of the season, Bradley started 44 games before the league suspended play in March. Family […]
NBA Eastern Conference Futures: Celtics or Raptors Upset the Bucks?
Bucks or Bust? Oddsmakers at the Westgate SuperBook in Las Vegas updated the futures board for the NBA Eastern Conference champion, and the Milwaukee Bucks are the big favorite at 1/2 odds. The defending champion Toronto Raptors are 8/1 to win the Eastern Conference for the second season in a […]
Joker Infected; Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic Tests Positive for COVID-19
Nikola Jokic, two-time All-Star with the Denver Nuggets, tested positive for coronavirus in his home country of Serbia. Jokic came in contract with tennis star, Novak Djokovic, who also tested positive for COVID-19. Jokic, 25, encountered Djokovic in Belgrade. Jokic tested positive for coronavirus last week and he’s been asymptomatic. […]
Davis Bertans Skips Disneyworld, Wiz Sharpshooter Opts Out of NBA Restart
Washington Wizards forward Davis Bertans will sit out of the upcoming NBA restart to be hosted in the bubble city of Orlando, Florida, at Disney’s World of Sports. The Latvian sharpshooter averaged 15.4 points off the bench for the Wizards and is the team’s second-best scorer behind Bradley Beal. Bertans, […]
2020 NBA Draft and Free Agency Dates Set
NBA commissioner Adam Silver confirmed that the 2020 NBA Draft will take place on Oct. 16. NBA free agency will begin two days later on Oct. 18. Anthony Edwards, a shooting guard from the Georgia Bulldogs, comes into the NBA Draft as the potential #1 pick. James Wiseman, a 7-foot […]
NBA Rumors: NY Knicks Interview Jason Kidd, Hope to Lure Greek Freak to MSG
The New York Knicks want to hire Jason Kidd, ex-coach of the Milwaukee Bucks, and hope Kidd can leverage his relationship with Giannis ‘Greek Freak’ Antetokounmpo, and persuade him to sign a free-agent deal with the Knicks. The Knicks need to fill a vacant head coaching position and were granted […]
Florida Coronavirus Spike Threatens Potential Returns for MLB, NBA
The growing number of COVID-19 cases in Florida is impacting the return-to-play plans of several major sports that have pinned their hopes on coming back either in part, or entirely, on the Sunshine State. All Major League Baseball teams temporarily closed their spring training facilities after multiple clubs reported positive […]
NBA Playoffs No. 8 Seed Odds: Three-Way Fight with Grizzlies, Pelicans, Blazers
When the NBA resumes its regular season, a trio of teams in the Western Conference — the Memphis Grizzlies, New Orleans Pelicans, and Portland Trail Blazers — will battle for the # 8 seed. Ja Morant and the Grizzlies (32-33) currently hold the # 8 seed, but Zion Williamson and […]
NBA Coaches Fear Orlando Restart Protocols Could Jeopardize Careers
The National Basketball Coaches Association is concerned that some high-risk team staff won’t be able to participate in the NBA’s Orlando restart plan, an absence that could hurt their careers further down the line. That could potentially include some of the league’s older coaches, who could face unique restrictions and […]
NBA Finals Match Up Odds: Bucks vs Lakers +220, Bucks vs Clippers +310
Who do you like in the NBA Finals? The Greek Freak vs. LeBron James? The Freak vs. Kawhi? Oddsmakers set the lines for the 2020 NBA Finals matchup, and the Milwaukee Bucks meeting the Los Angeles Lakers in the championship fetches +210 odds according to MyBookie. Bettors can wager on […]
Players Ready for Postponed WNBA Season to Start
A month after the WNBA season was orignally set to begin, officials announced games will start in late July at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert laid out the plans to save the season on Monday. Engelbert says the league is in the final stages of […]