The Las Vegas Aces are climbing up the betting board in their hopes to win the WNBA Championship in their first year. The first-year team to the city has seen its odds go from a league last 100/1 to 15/1. So a team in its inaugural year in Las Vegas […]
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Cleveland Cavaliers Sign Kevin Love to Four-Year, $120M Contract Extension
The Cleveland Cavaliers may have lost LeBron James to the Lakers, but they’ll still have one All-Star in their lineup. The Cavs signed Kevin Love to a four-year, $120 million contract extension that could keep him with the team through 2023. The extension will keep him on his existing contract […]
Seattle Storm Closing in on Playoffs as WNBA Title Favorites
Last season, the Seattle Storm managed only 15 wins all season long, barely sneaking into the playoffs before bowing out in the first round. But it’s been a different story in 2018, as Seattle is sitting with the best record in the WNBA with only nine games left in the […]
Lakers One of Many Winners at NBA Summer League
The NBA Summer League just concluded its tournament in Las Vegas, and for general managers and coaches, there was lots to both like and dislike. The annual tournament has been a barometer for teams to see what their future holds. For some the prospects are rosy, while for others it […]
Carmelo Anthony Being Traded to Atlanta Hawks, But Won’t Be Staying There
The Oklahoma City Thunder are sending Carmelo Anthony to the Atlanta Hawks as part of a three-team trade, a deal which will ultimately allow Anthony to pursue free agency. The plan is for the Hawks to buyout the remainder of Anthony’s contract, after which he will be become an unrestricted […]
Kawhi Leonard Gets Trade Wish, but to Toronto, Not Los Angeles
San Antonio star forward Kawhi Leonard was traded to the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday for guard DeMar DeRozan, center Jakob Poeltl, and a 2019 protected first-round pick. The Raptors also received guard Danny Green. It ends months of speculation of where Leonard would go after he told the Spurs he no […]
Portland Trail Blazers Defeat Lakers to Win NBA Summer League Title
The Portland Trail Blazers got a measure of revenge on Tuesday by knocking off the Los Angeles Lakers 91-73 in the final of the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. The game was a rematch of the previous year’s Summer League final, in which the Lakers beat the Blazers to […]
Adam Silver Softening on NBA One-and-Done Rule, Standing Firm on Integrity Fees
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver might be softening his stance on the league’s one-and-done policy, which prohibits high school players from entering the NBA draft, suggesting it might be time to scrap the rule. Silver spoke last week at a press conference following the Board of Governors when he floated the […]
Former NBA Star Charles Oakley Arrested for Cheating in Las Vegas Blackjack Game
When Charles Oakley was playing in the NBA, he was known for being one of the best in the league at pulling in rebounds. Unfortunately for the long time New York Knick, those same skills didn’t serve him well at the blackjack table. Oakley was arrested after being accused of […]
Carmelo Anthony Set to Leave OKC – Could Houston Be His Next Stop?
Carmelo Anthony looks likely to part ways with the Oklahoma City Thunder this summer, and while there are several teams who might want to acquire his services, the Houston Rockets appear to be the frontrunners to land the 10-time NBA All-Star. Oklahoma City is currently dealing with a bloated payroll […]
NBA Summer League Betting Grows in Popularity with Basketball Fans
The NBA Summer League was once an afterthought for basketball fans, a dumping ground where incoming rookies, marginal talents, and a few hopefuls trying to play their way onto rosters would compete in sparsely attended games for a couple weeks each year. But that perception has changed in a big […]
NBA Free Agent Pieces Falling into Place with LeBron Questions Answered
Now that LeBron James has announced he was leaving Cleveland for the Los Angeles Lakers, other free agents are starting to sign with teams, and they are having an effect on the odds for the NBA Championship. Several high-profile players will be wearing different uniforms next season, having decided to […]
LeBron James Signs with Lakers in Effort to Revive Championship Hopes
LeBron James signing with the Los Angeles Lakers wasn’t a totally unexpected move, but the news on Sunday still sent shockwaves through the gambling community. The 33-year-old “point forward” will earn $154 million over four years to try and get his new team their first championship since 2010. Once the […]
Rumors: San Antonio Spurs in Trade Talks with LA Lakers about Kawhi Leonard
The Los Angeles Lakers and other teams are engaged in serious trade talks with the San Antonio Spurs, all in the hopes of getting Kawhi Leonard on their roster. On Wednesday, ESPN creported that the Lakers had once again been talking to the Spurs about bringing the two-time All-Star forward […]
NBA Awards Show: Harden Wins MVP, Russell Flips the Bird at Barkley
James Harden was named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player on Monday, capping off an entertaining night at the second annual NBA Awards Show. Harden averaged a league-leading 30.4 points per game for the Houston Rockets, while also averaging 8.8 assists and 5.4 rebounds on the season. Harden Takes Top Honors […]
Oddsmakers: LeBron James Will Have Tough Time Earning Six NBA Championships
LeBron James has won three NBA championships, and is contemplating what team he wants to join to try and get another. How many titles could James win before his career is over? The internet sportsbook 5dimes has put that number at six or more. The favorite at -2600 is that […]
Phoenix Suns, Dallas Mavericks Big Winners in NBA Draft
As expected, the Phoenix Suns used their first pick in the NBA draft on Thursday to take center Deandre Ayton of Arizona. But the picks that followed were where general managers were really put to the test, and these selections gave insight into how different teams are approaching the upcoming […]
Deandre Ayton Expected to Be First Pick in Thursday’s NBA Draft
Arizona center Deandre Ayton is widely expected to be selected first by the Phoenix Suns at the NBA Draft, though at least a couple other players are still hoping that their name could be the first one called on Thursday night. Ayton, who grew up in the Bahamas before moving […]
Can Kawhi Leonard and San Antonio Spurs Patch Up Relationship Rift?
With reports last week that San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard wants a trade, speculation began on exactly where the 26-year-old would end up. Rumors have him going to Los Angeles, but oddsmakers see his future differently. BetDSI has the favorite destination team as the Boston Celtics at +200. The […]
Golden State Pushes Cleveland to Brink of Sweep After 110-102 Game 3 Win
The Golden State Warriors are just one game away from winning their second straight championship after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 110-102 in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. The Warriors now have a 3-0 lead over the Cavaliers in the series. There have been 131 NBA playoff series that have […]