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Ja Morant Wins Most Improved Player Award
NBA.com Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant has been named the 2021-22 Kia NBA Most Improved Player, the NBA announced today. A three-year NBA veteran, Morant…
Charles Barkley’s surprising reaction to Grizzlies’ Ja Morant winning Most Improved Player Award
Clutch Points Charles Barkley disagrees with the NBA’s decision to award Grizzlies’ guard Ja Morant the Most Improved Player award. But maybe not for the…
Utah Jazz at Dallas Mavericks Game 5 odds, picks and predictions
SPORTSBOOKWIRE The No. 5 seed Utah Jazz (2-2) returns to the Big D Monday after evening their Western Conference first-round series with the No. 4…
Boston Celtics at Brooklyn Nets Game 4 odds, picks and predictions
SPORTSBOOKWIRE The No. 7 seed Brooklyn Nets (0-3) try to prevent a sweep when they host the No. 2 seed Boston Celtics (3-0) Monday at…
Toronto Raptors at Philadelphia 76ers Game 5 odds, picks and predictions
SPORTSBOOKWIRE The Toronto Raptors (1-3) visit Wells Fargo Center Monday to take on the Philadelphia 76ers (3-1) in Game 5 of the frst-round Eastern Conference…
3 Stars We’d Like To See Giannis Antetokounmpo Team Up With
NBA Analysis It’s no exaggeration to say that there’s no ceiling on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s legacy. The greatest player in NBA history is very much on…
Blockbuster NBA Offseason Trade Ideas
Bleacher Report Feel that? It's the NBA trade winds blowing, fast and furiously, through your hair, gradually yet unrelentingly giving you goosebumps. Or is it…
3 Potential Trade Destinations For Heat Tyler Herro
NBA Analysis Would the Miami Heat be willing to trade one of the bright, young stars in the NBA? This is not the first time…
Phoenix Suns at New Orleans Pelicans Game 4 odds, picks and predictions
SPORTSBOOKWIRE The No. 1 seed Phoenix Suns (2-1) play the No. 8 seed New Orleans Pelicans (1-2) Sunday in the Smoothie King Center at 9:30…
Miami Heat at Atlanta Hawks Game 4 odds, picks and predictions
SPORTSBOOKWIRE The No. 1 seed Miami Heat (2-1) meet the No. 8 seed Atlanta Hawks (1-2) Sunday at State Farm Arena for Game 3 of…
Golden State Warriors at Denver Nuggets Game 4 odds, picks and predictions
SPORTSBOOKWIRE The No. 6 seed Denver Nuggets (0-3) try to keep their season alive when they host the No. 3 seed Golden State Warriors (3-0)…
Could Hornets Trade For Donovan Mitchell To Pair With LaMelo Ball?
NBA Analysis The wolves are at the gate in Salt Lake City, and the Utah Jazz appear to be doing nothing to stave them off…
Who’s Actually Untouchable on Every NBA Team This Summer?
Bleacher Report Nobody's accusing NBA general managers of bad-faith negotiating, but it's not the worst tactic to act like every asset a rival executive shows interest in is too…
Raptors’ Scottie Barnes wins rookie of the year award
TSN Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes is reportedly set to be named the 2021-22 NBA Rookie of the Year. Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium…
Memphis Grizzlies at Minnesota Timberwolves Game 4 odds, picks and predictions
SPORTSBOOKWIRE The No. 7 seed Minnesota Timberwolves (1-2) host the No. 2 seed Memphis Grizzlies (2-1) Saturday at Target Center for Game 4 of their…
Boston Celtics at Brooklyn Nets Game 3 odds, picks and predictions
SPORTSBOOKWIRE The No. 2 seed Boston Celtics (2-0) head to Barclays Center Saturday for Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series with the …
Dallas Mavericks at Utah Jazz Game 4 odds, picks and predictions
SPORTSBOOKWIRE The No. 5 seed Utah Jazz (1-2) host the No. 4 seed Dallas Mavericks (2-1) Saturday for Game 4 of their Western Conference first-round…
Top 3 HC Options for LaMelo Ball, Hornets After James Borrego Reportedly Fired
Bleacher Report James Borrego paid a steep price for the Charlotte Hornets' 132-103 defeat to the Atlanta Hawks in the play-in tournament. The Hornets announced Friday they fired…
Hornets To Fire James Borrego
Hoops Rumors The Hornets are dismissing head coach James Borrego, sources tell ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Borrego is just one year removed from signing a contract extension with Charlotte….
Are We Sure Nikola Jokic Should Be MVP?
Bleacher Report ICYMI, the internet is none too pleased by Nikola Jokic's playoff performance so far, as his Nuggets have flailed to a 0-3 series…
Milwaukee Bucks at Chicago Bulls Game 3 odds, picks and predictions
SPORTSBOOKWIRE The Milwaukee Bucks (1-1) visit the Chicago Bulls (1-1) Friday. Tip-off at United Center is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET (ABC). Below, we look…
Miami Heat at Atlanta Hawks Game 3 odds, picks and predictions
SPORTSBOOKWIRE The Miami Heat (2-0) visit State Farm Arena Friday to take on the Atlanta Hawks (0-2). Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN)….
Bet Slippin’ Podcast: NBA April 21 playoff breakdown
SPORTSBOOKWIRE SportsbookWire.com’s Geoff Clark, the host of Bet Slippin’ Podcast, previews the NBA’s three-game playoff betting card Thursday, April 21. Thursday’s Bet Slippin’ NBA playoff…
Clippers still believe they can win title behind healthy Kawhi Leonard, Paul George
Los Angeles Times In the coming days the Clippers will meet with players for individual meetings, review the season day by day, reevaluate their internal processes and…
Nets’ Kevin Durant on Struggles in Game 2 vs. Celtics: ‘It’s on Me’ to Figure It out
Bleacher Report After shooting 31.7 percent from the field across two games, including missing all 10 of his attempts in the second half of Game…
This Jazz-Grizzlies Trade Adds More Firepower Alongside Ja Morant
NBA Analysis The Memphis Grizzlies may have been the feel-good story of the 2021-22 NBA season. They made several moves last summer that would befit…
Dallas Mavericks at Utah Jazz Game 3 odds, picks and predictions
SPORTSBOOKWIRE The Dallas Mavericks (1-1) visit Vivint Smart Home Arena Thursday to take on the Utah Jazz (1-1). Tip-off is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET. Below,…