It’s a small sample size for a very large man, but Zion Williamson has lived up to the hype after only 10 NBA games. Since making his rookie debut with the New Orleans Pelicans in late January, Williamson is averaging 22.1 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. Only Shaquille O’Neal […]
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Milwaukee Bucks New 2020 NBA Title Favorites at All-Star Break
Before the start of the NBA All-Star break, oddsmakers at William Hill adjusted the 2020 NBA championship odds to make the Milwaukee Bucks the new favorite at 5/2 odds. Giannis “Greek Freak” Antetokounmpo and the Bucks were previously lumped with the LA Lakers and LA Clippers as three-way co-favorites at […]
NBA All-Star Game: Team Giannis vs. Team LeBron Once Again
LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers) and Giannis “the Greek Freak” Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks) received the most votes in the 2020 NBA All-Star Game voting. They were named captains and will be responsible for picking sides out of the other 22 players named to the All-Star Game. This year’s NBA All-Star […]
NBA Streaks: Celtics Fly Under the Radar, Timberwolves Off the Schneid… For Now
The Toronto Raptors (39-14) continue to set franchise records during their 14-game winning streak. However, as hot as the Raptors have been, they’ve been unable to make up ground against the Milwaukee Bucks (45-7), who continue to win at an astonishing clip that will put them on pace for 71 […]
NBA Weekend: Toronto Winning Streak, Hot Griz, Saturday Night Zion
The Toronto Raptors won 12 games in a row, which set a new franchise record, but the Indiana Pacers are trying to avenge a 1-point loss from Wednesday evening. Rookie sensation, Ja Morant, and the Memphis Grizzlies are running hot since New Year’s Eve with a 13-4 record in 2020. […]
Keep Fading the Minnesota Timberwolves? Losing Skid Hits 12
The Minnesota Timberwolves (15-34) have now lost 12 games in a row. Their current losing streak began shortly after the Timberwolves went on an 0-11 stretch at the start of December. Only three other teams in the NBA have a worse record. Fans hope a recent trade will turn the […]
Bradley Beal and Devin Booker NBA All-Star Game Snubs
Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal and Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker were snubbed by the NBA when they were left off the All-Star team this season. Beal, a two-time NBA All-Star with appearances in the last two All-Star games, didn’t take kindly to being overlooked. Beal, the NBA’s sixth-best scorer […]
NBA Weekend: Emotional Lakers, Zion/Ja, Greek Freak Hosts Jokic and Banged Up Nugs
Two super rookies, Ja Morant and Zion Williamson, square off on Friday night when the Memphis Grizzlies visit the Big Easy to play the New Orleans Pelicans. The Los Angeles Lakers play their first game since Kobe Bryant and his daughter died in a helicopter crash. Giannis “the Greek Freak” […]
NBA Losing Streaks: Minnesota Timberwolves, Charlotte Hornets, Cleveland Cavs
Three NBA teams are in the middle of their worst skids of the season, with the Minnesota Timberwolves on the verge of a double-digit losing streak. Meanwhile, it’s been super cold in Charlotte and Cleveland, with the Hornets stuck in an eight-game losing streak and the Cavs seeking a way […]
Milwaukee Bucks and Greek Freak Projected to Win 70 Games
For a second season in a row, Giannis “Greek Freak” Antetokounmpo is leading his team to the best record in the NBA. At their current pace, the Greek Freak and the Milwaukee Bucks would finish the season with a 71-11 record and become only the third team in NBA history […]
LA Lakers Star Kobe Bryant, 41, Dies in Helicopter Crash with Daughter
Los Angeles Lakers All-Star and five-time NBA champion, Kobe Bryant, died in a helicopter crash with his 13-year old daughter, Gigi, on Sunday morning. TMZ originally reported that Bryant’s private helicopter, a Sikorsky S-76 chopper, crashed in Calabasas with seven other passengers. Nine people were confirmed dead, including the pilot. […]
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 […]
Anthony Davis Injury Update: Returns After Missing 5 Games with Bruised Gluteus Maximus
Los Angeles Lakers fans rejoiced when Anthony Davis returned to the lineup after missing the previous five games with a bruised tailbone suffered in a nasty fall against the New York Knicks two weeks earlier. Despite Davis’ return, the Lakers (34-9) lost a road game 139-107 in a blowout against […]
Damian Lillard Explodes for Career-High 61, Sets MLK Day Record (VIDEO)
Portland Trail Blazers All-Star, Damian Lillard, set a career-high and a franchise record with 61 points in a 129-124 overtime victory against the Golden State Warriors. Lillard also set a new NBA record for most points scored on the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. Lillard dropped 60 points earlier this […]
High-Flying Ja Morant Leading Candidate for NBA Rookie of Year
Ja Morant, point guard for the Memphis Grizzlies, is the leading contender for NBA Rookie of the Year and, even though he turned down an invite to the annual NBA Dunk Contest, he’s been throwing down jaw-dropping dunks during the first half of the season. Morant, 20, leads all NBA […]
NBA MLK Weekend: LeBron and Lakers at Houston and Boston, OKC/Houston Showdown
This holiday weekend in the NBA includes Martin Luther King, Jr. Day games for your viewing and betting entertainment. The LA Lakers are on the road for two tough games against James Harden and the Houston Rockets, and then Kemba Walker and the Boston Celtics. The Oklahoma City Thunder host […]
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 […]
Joel Embiid Injury: Surgery to Repair Torn Ligament in Dislocated Finger
Philadelphia 76ers center, Joel Embiid, will be sidelined indefinitely while he recovers from surgery to repair torn ligaments on his left hand after he suffered a dislocated ring finger injury against the Oklahoma City Thunder. On Thursday, team officials announced Embiid would be out indefinitely. ESPN reported Embiid will be […]
Trae Young and James Harden Make NBA History with 40-Point Triple-Doubles in Same Game
During a Houston Rockets 122-115 victory over the Atlanta Hawks, both James Harden and Trae Young each unleashed a 40-point triple-double. Harden has been no stranger to the history books the last couple of seasons, while Young has quickly become one of the most exciting young scorers in the NBA. […]
2020 NBA Championship Odds: Lakers and Clippers on Top at Start of New Year
One week into the new calendar year, the Los Angeles Lakers and LA Clippers are the top two favorites on the NBA futures board, according to William Hill. The Lakers (29-7) and Clippers (26-12), the top two teams in the Western Conference, are both 3/1 odds to win the 2020 […]