The NBA suspended its season due to the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) outbreak on Wednesday night, and Thursday morning, a second player on the Utah Jazz tested positive for the virus. Donovan Mitchell, the leading scorer on the Utah Jazz, became the second NBA player to test positive for coronavirus. “We […]
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NBA Suspends Season After Rudy Gobert Tests Positive for Corornavirus
The NBA announced it’s suspending all games after Rudy Gobert, a member of the Utah Jazz, tested positive for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). Shortly before tip-off of Wednesday night’s Oklahoma City Thunder and Utah Jazz game at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, officials gathered, and players and coaches walked off […]
Coronavirus Sports and Sports Betting Impact Live Blog – March 11, 2020
It’s been a rat-a-tat day in sports and sports betting, with sporting event cancellations spreading like, well, a virus. Fears over coronavirus have reached epidemic proportions. Or maybe pandemic to be more precise. The day started with the World Health Organization declaring COVID-19 a pandemic, and from there it’s been […]
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 Most Improved Player (MIP) Favorites: Jayson Tatum, Bam Adebayo, Brandon Ingram
A handful of players are in consideration for the NBA’s Most Improved Player (MIP), including Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics), Bam Adebayo (Miami Heat), and Brandon Ingram (New Orleans Pelicans), who is the favorite at 3/2 odds. The MIP is one of the most distinguished honors in the NBA, and it […]
Toronto Raptors’ Nick Nurse Favorite to Win 2020 NBA Coach of the Year
Nick Nurse won the NBA championship in his rookie season as head coach of the Toronto Raptors, but he failed to secure the 2019 Coach of the Year award, which went to Mike Budenholzer of the Milwaukee Bucks. Kawhi Leonard got all the credit for the Raptors title run. Even […]
2020 NBA MVP Odds: LeBron James or Back-to-Back for Greek Freak?
With 20 games remaining in the NBA season, Giannis “Greek Freak” Antetokounmpo leads the MVP race with LeBron James as his closest contender. According to a recent update by William Hill, the Greek Freak is a huge MVP favorite at 1/7 odds, while LeBron is 9/1 odds to win the […]
Warriors Injury Update: Steph Curry (Hand) Return Delayed
Golden State Warriors All-Star, Steph Curry, expected to return to the lineup on Sunday, but had a setback while recovering from a hand injury. Curry might return later this week or, possibly, this upcoming weekend. Curry played in the first four games of the season before he broke his left […]
Shake Milton Scores Career-High 39 Points, Ties NBA Record for Consecutive 3s
Philadelphia 76ers reserve guard, Shake Milton, scored a career-high 39 points against the Los Angeles Clippers on 14-for-20 shooting while both Ben Simmons and Josh Richardson were sidelined with injuries. During a span of three games, Milton filled in for the banged-up 76ers and tied an NBA record for most […]
NBA West Bubble: Zion and Pelicans Chasing Ja Morant and Grizzlies for No. 8 Seed
With approximately 23 games remaining, Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies currently occupy the #8 seed in the Western Conference playoffs, but Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans are in hot pursuit. The Pelicans are only two games behind the slumping Grizzlies, but they also must fend off the […]
NBA Injury Report: Phoenix Suns Forward Kelly Oubre (Knee) Out for Season?
The Phoenix Suns took a huge hit when forward Kelly Oubre tore his meniscus and will most likely miss the rest of the season with a knee injury. Oubre, in his fifth season out of Kansas, averages 18.7 points and 6.4 rebounds per game. Oubre tweaked his knee in a […]
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 […]
Chicago Bulls Rookie Coby White Drops 33 Points in 3 Straight
No one has been able to stop Chicago Bulls rookie Coby White during his sizzling hot streak over the previous three games. White scored 33 points in back-to-back games over the weekend, before he exploded for a career-high 35 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder. White, 20, increased his scoring […]
Philly 76ers Lose Ben Simmons for Two Weeks (Lower Back)
Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons will miss the next two weeks with a lower back injury. Simmons is experiencing numbness due to a nerve impingement, and the Sixers will evaluate his status in two weeks. If Simmons responds to rest and treatment, he’ll suit back up. There’s a loose timetable […]
Bradley Beal Explodes Career-High 55 Points, First Since Kobe to Drop 50+ Back-to-Back
Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal set a career-high in scoring on consecutive nights. Beal dropped 53 points against the Chicago Bulls on Sunday and he followed up that stunning performance with 55 points against the first-place Milwaukee Bucks. Beal became the first NBA player to score 50-plus points in back-to-back […]
Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report: Karl-Anthony Towns Out (Wrist Fracture)
The Minnesota Timberwolves incurred another bad beat after losing their best player, Karl-Anthony Towns, for two weeks with a wrist fracture injury. It’s been a long year in Minnesota, and their outlook just got grimmer. There’s no specific time on how long Towns will be out, but his left wrist […]
NBA Weekend: Nuggets/Thunder, Celtics/Lakers, Rockets/Jazz
Two of the best teams in the Western Conference square off when the Denver Nuggets (38-17) visit the Oklahoma City Thunder (33-22) on Friday evening. On Saturday, the Utah Jazz (36-18) and Houston Rockets (35-20) meet in a potential preview of a postseason series between the #4 and #5 seeds. […]
Hotlanta: Trae Young Erupts for Career-High 50 Points (VIDEO)
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young became the fourth-youngest player to score 50 points in an NBA game when he put on an explosive performance in a 129-124 victory over the Miami Heat. The 50 points marks a career high for Young, who is only in his second NBA season. Young […]
Brooklyn Nets Injury Report: Kyrie Irving Out for Season (Shoulder)
Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving will be shut down for the remainder of the season due to a shoulder injury. Irving, a six-time NBA All-Star, will undergo surgery and get ready for next season with Kevin Durant. Irving, 27, is a former #1 draft pick. The Cleveland Cavaliers selected Irving […]
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 […]