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NBA Insider Opens Up On DeMar DeRozan’s Future With The Chicago Bulls
Fadeaway World DeMar DeRozan has been playing at a superstar level since he joined the Chicago Bulls in 2021. He was even getting MVP shouts…
Philadelphia 76ers at Milwaukee Bucks odds, picks and predictions
SPORTSBOOKWIRE The Philadelphia 76ers (40-22) and Milwaukee Bucks (45-17) meet Saturday at Fiserv Forum. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET (ABC). The 76ers failed to cover…
Could the Knicks make a blockbuster trade for Joel Embiid?
NBA Analysis Knicks fans have suffered for long enough. They deserve the success they’ve had this NBA season. Far be it from us to call…
James Harden to Rockets? Why that narrative is flawed from all angles
Sportsnaut This season, one of the biggest storylines around the Philadelphia 76ers is James Harden’s potential looming free agency. The former MVP signed a deal…
Ranking the NBA’s Most Pleasantly Surprising Teams This Season
Bleacher Report Call an NBA team surprisingly good, and you'll subject yourself to the wrath of diehard message-board posters and team-site experts who knew all…
Los Angeles Clippers at Sacramento Kings odds, picks and predictions
SPORTSBOOKWIRE The Los Angeles Clippers (33-32) visit the Golden 1 Center to battle the Sacramento Kings (36-25) Friday. Tip is set for 10 p.m. ET. Below,…
Lakers Need Anthony Davis to Be Something He Hasn’t Been in Years
SI The Lakers need you, Anthony Davis. They need you to be the All-NBA big man you have been in four of your 11 seasons….
How Victor Wembanyama fits with his three most likely destinations
Sportsnaut LeBron James. Blake Griffin. Zion Williamson. Victor Wembanyama. These four players brought out the worst in the NBA regarding tanking. In the last 20 years,…
Milwaukee Bucks could sign Goran Dragic as soon as Friday
ESPN The Milwaukee Bucks have emerged as the strong frontrunners to sign free-agent guard Goran Dragic, and a formal agreement could be reached as soon as Friday,…
Los Angeles Clippers at Golden State Warriors odds, picks and predictions
SPORTSBOOKWIRE The Los Angeles Clippers (33-31) take on the Golden State Warriors (32-30) Thursday at Chase Center. Tip-off is set for 10 p.m. ET (TNT)….
Grizzlies’ Ja Morant Accused of Punching 17-Year-Old, Flashing Gun in Police Report
Yahoo! Sports Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant was accused of repeatedly punching a teenage boy in the head and threatening him with a gun last summer, according…
Breaking Down The Most Realistic Potential Trades of The NBA Offseason
Bleacher Report The 2022-23 NBA trade deadline was wild. It's still possible, though, that the basketball gods have even more shenanigans in store for the…
The James Harden-Rockets Rumors Make No Sense At All
The Big Lead On Christmas Day, an odd report came out from Adrian Wojnarowski that suggested James Harden will opt out of his player option this offseason to return…
Orlando Magic at Milwaukee Bucks odds, picks and predictions
SPORTSBOOKWIRE The Orlando Magic (26-36) play the 2nd game of the 3-game road trip Wednesday against the red-hot Milwaukee Bucks (44-17). Tip-off is 8 p.m….
Nets Plan To Shut Ben Simmons Down For The Season, Will Attempt To Move Him This Summer
Fadeaway World Ben Simmons was once an All-Star caliber player with the Philadelphia 76ers, being well-known for his slashing ability, defense, and playmaking. However, he has…
John Wall Possible Buyout Signing For Phoenix Suns
NBA Analysis The Phoenix Suns were arguably the biggest winners ahead of the NBA trade deadline, acquiring Kevin Durant from the Brooklyn Nets. While that…
LeBron James’ Injury Ends the Lakers’ Surge Before It Could Even Begin
The Ringer After many months of drama and discontent, the sun was finally beginning to shine over the 2022-23 Los Angeles Lakers. They nailed the…
Los Angeles Lakers at Memphis Grizzlies odds, picks and predictions
SPORTSBOOKWIRE The Los Angeles Lakers (29-32) go up against the Memphis Grizzlies (36-23) Tuesday at FedExForum. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT). Below,…
Blazers Land Heat’s Jimmy Butler In Bold Trade Scenario
NBA Analysis It’s become popular to suggest the Portland Trail Blazers should trade Damian Lillard. Perhaps it’s become too popular. Lillard just scored 71 points in…
NBA Reportedly Considering Implementing Target Score For Overtime Games
Fadeaway World Player workload has become an important issue in the NBA, and that was proven true once against his week after news of the…
The New-Look Lakers Might Actually Be Really Good
The Big Lead The Los Angeles Lakers have spent most of the past two seasons floundering near the bottom of the Western Conference. A few weeks ago at…
Quin Snyder gets 5-year deal to coach Hawks
ESPN Quin Snyder has agreed to a five-year contract to become the Atlanta Hawks’ coach and is expected to make his debut as soon Tuesday against…
Magic Sign Michael Carter-Williams To Two-Year Deal
The Score The Orlando Magic signed free-agent guard Michael Carter-Williams, the team announced Sunday. The 31-year-old inked a two-year deal with a team option for the 2023-24…
Bryce McGowens, Hornets To Sign Four-Year, $7.4M Contract
At The Hive ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski has reported that the Charlotte Hornets will convert Bryce McGowens’ Two-Way contract to a standard four-year, $7.4M deal. The news comes…
Kings Waive KZ Okpala, Bring Back PJ Dozier
Sactown Royalty The Sacramento Kings have waived KZ Okpala and signed PJ Dozier, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Kings made these two moves in the aftermath of their…
Suns Promote Ish Wainright To Two-Year Standard Deal
Hoops Rumors Wainright has officially inked a multiyear contract, the Suns announced The Suns are promoting forward Ish Wainright from his two-way contract to a two-year, $2.5MM standard deal,…
New Orleans Pelicans at New York Knicks odds, picks and predictions
SPORTSBOOKWIRE The New Orleans Pelicans (30-30) battle the New York Knicks (34-27) Saturday, with tip from Madison Square Garden set for 7:30 p.m. ET. This…