Before the NBA season began, the only variable that could derail the Golden State Warriors from winning the NBA Championship in June were a barrage of injuries. Well, that’s what’s happened to the defending champions, and now we’ll see how the team reacts to adversity. It was a topic the […]
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Kawhi Leonard Trade Rumors Swirl as Tensions Grow in San Antonio
The continuing absence of Kawhi Leonard from the San Antonio Spurs lineup has been an ongoing source of tension for the team. It appears that other NBA teams have noticed, and may try to turn that into an opportunity to pry the star forward away from San Antonio. According to […]
Esports: NBA 2K League to Hold Inaugural Draft Wednesday, Pro Contracts at Stake
The NBA 2K League, an esports competition made up of 17 teams linked to NBA franchises, will hold its first significant event on Wednesday when 102 players are drafted to fill out the league’s rosters. The 17 NBA teams that decided to participate in the esports league were announced last […]
Oddsmakers Don’t Expect LiAngelo Ball to Get Picked in NBA Draft
LiAngelo Ball wants to play in the NBA, but not everyone’s sure he’ll be drafted. That didn’t stop the 19-year-old from declaring his intentions to make himself eligible for the June 21 draft. Ball’s agent Harrison Gaines told ESPN on Tuesday that his client was entering the draft and would […]
Orbital Fracture, Concussion Could Sideline Sixers’ Joel Embiid for Playoffs Start
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid will likely miss two to four weeks after suffering an orbital fracture in his left eye. In addition to the orbital fracture, Embiid also sustained a concussion. The injuries occurred when he collided with teammate Markelle Fultz during the 76ers’ 118-101 win over the New […]
Hobbled Steph Curry, Kyrie Irving Hurt Golden State, Boston’s Championship Chances
There is less than a month remaining in the NBA regular season, and injuries to Steph Curry and Kyrie Irving are jeopardizing their teams’ chances of contending for the championship. Golden State and Boston were both expected to make a serious play for the Larry O’Brien trophy, and possibly could […]
Flood of College Basketball Underclassmen Dipping Toes into NBA Draft Waters
The slew of college basketball underclassmen eligible for the NBA Draft are slowly making their intentions known. Three high-profile players announced this week their intention to give up their NCAA eligibility to instead play professionally. Arizona’s Deandre Ayton, Oklahoma’s Trae Young, and Mohamed Bamba of Texas all publicly declared they […]
Injury Report: San Antonio Spurs May Not Get Kawhi Leonard Back This Season
The San Antonio Spurs may be back in position to make the playoffs, but it’s looking more and more likely that they will have to play out the rest of the season without star forward Kawhi Leonard. According to an ESPN report, Leonard, who has missed almost the entire season […]
Health Matters: Cleveland Cavaliers Lose Coach, Gain Star Forward Back from Injury
The Cleveland Cavaliers have had a season with more twists and turns than a Mexican soap opera. On Monday, the team’s head Coach Ty Lue announced he was taking a leave of absence for health reasons. It tempered the news of forward Kevin Love returning to the lineup from injury. […]
Don’t Ignore Toronto Raptors as They Roar Into Postseason Focused, Relaxed
It’s not so easy for other NBA teams, or their fans, to dismiss the Toronto Raptors anymore. They have quietly ascended to the top of the Eastern Conference and won their 50th game of the season on Tuesday when they defeated the New Jersey Nets. Yet the Raptors are still finding […]
Houston’s James Harden Makes Case to Be NBA’s Second Unanimous Selection for MVP
The question isn’t will James Harden win the NBA’s most valuable player award, it is will he be a unanimous choice? Only Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors has managed to receive all 130 votes. He achieved that in the 2015-2016 season. There are rumors that the Houston Rocket […]
Klay Thompson’s Broken Thumb Adds to Golden State Injury Woes
Shooting guard Klay Thompson fractured his right thumb on Sunday, creating yet another injury concern for the Golden State Warriors as the defending champions fight for the top seed in the Western Conference. Thompson hurt his thumb during the second quarter of a loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. While he […]
Steph Curry Will Miss Warriors Road Trip After Tweaking Ankle
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry will sit out a two-game road trip after injuring his right ankle during the team’s victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday. Curry twisted the ankle early in the first quarter of the game as he landed after attempting a layup. He was […]
Houston Rockets Push Winning Streak to 17 Games
MVP candidate James Harden led the way with 26 points Wednesday night as the Houston Rockets beat the Milwaukee Bucks 110-99, extending their winning streak to 17 games. The Rockets now have a record of 51-13, putting them one game ahead of the Golden State Warriors for the league’s best […]
NBA Warns Chicago Bulls to Stop ‘Tanking’ by Resting Healthy Players
The NBA has sent a warning to the Chicago Bulls, telling the team that they’ll need to start playing their healthy players more often in order to show that they aren’t “tanking” by purposely losing games. Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports first reported that sources had told him about the […]
Ben Simmons Emerges as Strong Favorite for NBA Rookie of the Year
The Philadelphia 76ers Ben Simmons has been the favorite to win the NBA Rookie of the Year, but his competitors have been closing the gap at sportsbooks recently. The 21 year old is still the clear choice at -650 at one internet betting site, while he is a -225 at […]
LeBron James (After Loss): Refs Protect Outside Shooters, Not Inside Players
LeBron James criticized what he sees as poor officiating in today’s NBA, saying that referees are more willing to protect outside shooters over players who are driving to the basket. The comments came following a 110-94 loss for the Cleveland Cavaliers to the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday. During the […]
Indiana Only NBA Team to Reach Vegas Win Totals as Second Half of Season Begins
The Indiana Pacers were projected to win about 32 games this NBA season, not reach that mark set by Las Vegas before the second half. The team has surprised sports books by becoming the only team to get to its total before the All Star break. Vegas had set the […]
Second Half of NBA Season Presents Four Probing Questions
As the NBA Season prepares for the second half there are several questions that need answers. A few have been answered already, such as how would Dwayne Wade and Isaiah Thomas fit in Cleveland? That turned out to be a disaster and both players were dealt away from the Cavaliers. […]
Integrity Fees Being Pushed by MLB, NBA Could Hurt Sports Betting
If the Supreme Court strikes down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) of 1992 sports betting would be allowed in every state in the union. But the integrity fee being proposed by Major League Baseball and the National Basketball Association could possibly derail casinos plans to install sports […]