LeBron James sits on the NBA’s throne once again. Will anyone usurp King James and the defending-champion Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference? Or will the Denver Nuggets grind their way to their first conference title? For this preview, we’re taking a Malcolm Gladwell perspective inspired by his best-selling […]
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NBA 2021: Back-to-Back Pacific Titles for LeBron and LA Lakers?
The defending champion Los Angeles Lakers come into the 2020-21 NBA season as the favorite to secure back-to-back Pacific division titles at -143 odds, according to the most recent update by DraftKings. Last season, LeBron James and the Lakers secured the Pacific division title, ending a five-year reign by the […]
LA Clippers Hire Ty Lue, Now 4/1 Odds to Win 2021 NBA Title
The Los Angeles Clippers promoted Ty Lue from assistant coach to head coach to fill the vacancy after Doc Rivers departed LA. Lue, a former NBA point guard out of Nebraska, won two titles as a player with the LA Lakers at the turn of the century. With the addition […]
NBA Coaching Rumors: Jeff Van Gundy (Clippers, Rockets)
The NBA coaching carousel will be in full swing this offseason with several big-profile coaches available for jobs to coach some of the top stars in the league. The Los Angeles Clippers and the Houston Rockets showed interest in Jeff Van Gundy. At least five teams need a head coach, […]
Denver Nuggets 5-0 Elimination Games in 2020, Face LA Clippers Game 7
The #3 Denver Nuggets and the #2 LA Clippers square off in a do-or-die Game 7 to determine which team advances to the Western Conference Finals to play the #1 LA Lakers. Nikola Jokic and Denver have a chance to make history by becoming the first NBA team to rally […]
Denver in Another Elimination Game, LA Clippers Gunning for Game 6 KO
The LA Clippers blew a 16-point lead in the second half and the Denver Nuggets rallied back to avoid an elimination in Game 5. Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray combined for 48 points in the 111-105 victory for Denver. The slow-starting Denver faced four elimination games this postseason. The Nuggets […]
Denver on Brink Elimination vs. LA Clippers, Down 3-1 Again
The Denver Nuggets find themselves facing an elimination game once again after they fell behind 3-1 to the Los Angeles Clippers. The Clippers are only one win away from advancing to the NBA Western Conference Finals. If Denver expects to stave off elimination, they’ll need major offensive contributions from Jamal […]
Sore-Wrist Jokic and Denver Down 2-1 Against LA Clippers
It didn’t look like Nikola Jokic had a wrist injury when he nearly missed a triple-double with 32 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists for the Denver Nuggets in a Game 3 loss against the LA Clippers. The Western Conference Semifinals is following a zig-zag pattern with the Clippers winning […]
Kawhi vs. Murray: #2 LA Clippers Meet #3 Denver Nuggets in West Semis
The #3 Denver Nuggets won a hard-fought, first-round battle to defeat the #6 Utah Jazz in seven games, and now the Nugs get rewarded by playing the #2 LA Clippers in the Western Conference Semifinals. Denver’s Jamal Murray comes into the semifinals sizzling hot against Kawhi Leonard and a Clippers’ […]
NBA Championship Odds: Clippers Still Slight Favorite Over Lakers
With the second round set in the Eastern Conference, and the first round winding down in the Western Conference, oddsmakers at DraftKings updated their NBA Championships odds, making the LA Clippers a slight favorite at +260 over the LA Lakers at +275. The Greek Freak and the Milwaukee Bucks, with […]
NBA Playoffs: Mavericks and Nuggets on Brink of Elimination Down 3-2
The #7 Dallas Mavericks and #3 Denver Nuggets are in trouble heading into Game 6 of the opening round of the Western Conference playoffs. The Mavericks trail the #2 LA Clippers 3-2 and are one loss away from starting their vacation. Denver recently ended a three-game skid with a victory […]
NBA Championship Odds: Clippers Slight Favorite Over Struggling Lakers
The NBA Playoffs begin today inside the Disney Bubble in Orlando, Florida. Oddsmakers at the Westgate SuperBook in Las Vegas list the Los Angeles Clippers as a slight favorite to win the 2020 NBA championship at 11/4 odds. The LA Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks are right behind the Clippers at […]
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 […]
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 […]
NBA Weekend: Lakers and Bucks Rematch, NBA Finals Preview?
The two best teams in the NBA meet on Friday night, which could be a preview of the 2020 NBA Finals. It’s also rematch time for LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, who host the Greek Freak and the Milwaukee Bucks. The Bucks edged out the Lakers in December, […]
NBA Weekend Preview: Denver Nuggets 2 Big Games and Zion/LeBron Rematch
The Denver Nuggets (40-18), one of only two teams in the Western Conference to secure 40 wins, face two difficult opponents this weekend. The Nuggets play the Clippers (39-19) in Los Angeles on Friday and host the Toronto Raptors (42-16) on Sunday. The Los Angeles Lakers (45-12) visit the New […]
Reggie Jackson to Sign with LA Clippers, Joins Best Bench in the NBA
Reggie Jackson secured a contract buy-out with the Detroit Pistons and, once he clears waivers, he’s expected to sign with the LA Clippers. The Clippers are looking to bolster their reserves with Jackson, creating what could become the best and deepest bench in the NBA. In nine NBA seasons, Jackson […]
Lakers and Clippers Game Postponed, No Change in NBA Title Odds
The NBA postponed Tuesday’s game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers in the wake of the accidental death of Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna. According to William Hill, the tragedy hasn’t changed NBA championship odds. The LA Lakers, LA Clippers, and Milwaukee Bucks are all co-favorites […]
NBA Weekend: Clippers/Heat, Hot Jazz, and More Zion Williamson
The second-best teams in their respective conferences — The Los Angeles Clippers (31-14) in the west and the Miami Heat (31-13) in the east — are gearing up for for a weekend showdown. Plus, the NBA is experiencing Zion Mania. Zion Williamson plays on Friday and again on Sunday. Luka […]
NBA Weekend: Lakers Back-to-Back Without AD, Clippers/Nuggets Throwdown
The Los Angeles Lakers hit the road for back-to-back games without superstar Anthony Davis, who is still nursing a tail bone bruise after a scary fall the other night. On Sunday, the Denver Nuggets host the LA Clippers for a clash among two of the top teams in the Western […]