The Oklahoma City Thunder hired Chip Engelland as their new assistant coach, who is known in many circles as the “Shot Doctor” for his ability to help young players develop a lethal jump shot. Engelland joins the staff under head coach Mark Daigneault. Engelland will be tasked with improving the […]
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2023 NBA Northwest Odds: Minnesota Timberwolves Overcome the Denver Nuggets for First Division Title?
The Denver Nuggets are the current betting favorite to win the 2023 NBA Northwest Division at -150 odds, but the Minnesota Timberwolves aren’t far behind at +165 odds after they added three-time Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert in a trade. Since the creation of the Northwest Division at […]
NBA Summer League: #2 Pick Chet Holmgren Dazzles in Thunder Debut (VIDEO)
If you’re experiencing basketball withdrawal, the good news is that the NBA Summer League is underway. Chet Holmgren — the #2 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft — made his debut with the Oklahoma City Thunder and looked awesome with 23 points, seven rebounds, six blocked shots, and four assists […]
Knicks Draft Night: Dump Kemba Walker, Trade #11 Pick for 3 First-Rounders
If you’re a New York Knicks fan and were confused during last Thursday night’s 2022 NBA Draft, it’s okay because the Knicks made some complex and unusual moves. The Knicks sent the #11 pick to the Oklahoma City Thunder for three future picks, which they hope will improve their chances […]
Denver Nuggets Trade JaMychal Green to OKC Thunder for #30 Pick
The Denver Nuggets made the first major trade of note involving the upcoming 2022 NBA Draft when they sent veteran power forward JaMychal Green and an unprotected 2027 first-round pick to the Oklahoma City Thunder for the #30 pick in this year’s draft, plus two additional future second-round picks. The […]
Orlando Magic Win Lottery, Secure #1 Pick in 2022 NBA Draft
The Orlando Magic were the second-worst team in the NBA this season with just 22 wins and 60 losses, but they finally hit a streak of good fortune when they won the #1 pick in the NBA Draft Lottery. The Oklahoma City Thunder will be the second pick in the […]
OKC Thunder Injury Report: Josh Giddey (Hip) Out for 2 Weeks
Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Josh Giddey suffered a hip injury and he will sit out for two weeks and get re-evaluated then. In 54 games with the Thunder, Giddey averages 12.5 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 6.4 assists per game. The Australian-born Giddey was named the Western Conference NBA rookie of […]
NBA Betting Trends: Memphis Grizzlies Best ATS, Brooklyn Nets Worst at Covering
With one quarter of the season remaining, the Memphis Grizzlies are the best betting team in the NBA with a 41-19 record against the spread, and the Brooklyn Nets are the worst in the league covering the spread with a 22-36-1 ATS record. The Grizzlies (40-20) exceeded everyone’s expectations this […]
Smells Like Teen Spirit: OKC Thunder Rookie Josh Giddey
Rookie Josh Giddey from the Oklahoma City Thunder has been turning heads, especially when the teenage Australian became the youngest player in NBA history to post a back-to-back triple-double at just 19-years old. The Thunder (18-39) are the second-worst team in the Western Conference, but they have the second-best betting […]
OKC Rookie Josh Giddey Becomes Youngest Player to Post Triple-Double in NBA History
Australia’s Josh Giddey is making a huge splash during his rookie season with the Oklahoma City Thunder, which includes a new record as the youngest player in NBA history to notch a triple-double. Giddey secured the first triple-double of his career with 17 points, 14 assists, and 13 rebounds for […]
NBA Skid Marks: Denver, Orlando, Detroit, OKC Stuck in Losing Streaks
Four NBA teams are desperate to end a losing streak this week after the Oklahoma City Thunder lost five games in a row, while the Orlando Magic, Detroit Pistons, and Denver Nuggets each lost six consecutive games. The Denver Nuggets are the biggest surprise considering that they were a playoff […]
NBA Northwest Division Odds: Utah Jazz or Denver Nuggets?
The NBA Northwest Division looks like a two-way race this season with the Utah Jazz the top favorite at -250 odds to win back-to-back division crowns, and the Denver Nuggets their closest competition at +320 odds. The Utah Jazz jumped out to a hot start last season and, despite a […]
Fade Away: Oklahoma City Thunder Losing Streak Hits 10 Without SGA
With a healthy Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Oklahoma City Thunder were a bubble team jockeying for a spot in the playoffs. Without their top scorer, the Thunder are one of the worst teams in the NBA. The Thunder (20-37) are the coldest team in the NBA right now after they recently […]
NBA West: Elimination Game for Oklahoma City, Houston Rockets Up 3-2
With Russell Westbrook rejoining the Houston Rockets in Game 5 after missing the first four games against the Oklahoma City Thunder with a quad injury, the Rockets regained the lead 3-2 in their first-round series against the Thunder. Chris Paul and the Thunder have their backs against the wall in […]
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. […]
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 […]