Here’s your chance to predict the future and try to figure out how many points your favorite players will score next season. We like the under scoring average season totals for Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid, Trae Young, and Dejounte Murray. We like the over scoring average season totals for James […]
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HBO Casting Roles of Byron Scott, James Worthy, Kurt Rambis for Season 2 of “Winning Time”
Are you at least 6-foot-2, love basketball, and want to work in Hollywood? If so, HBO is holding open casting auditions for the second season of “Winning Time” and specifically need to cast the roles of memorable Lakers sch as James Worthy, Byron Scott, Kurt Rambis, and Mitch Kupchak. “Winning […]
11-Time NBA Champion Bill Russell Passes Away at 88
Bill Russell, who was considered the GOAT before the acronym was ever created and who won 11 NBA championships with the Boston Celtics, passed away at 88. There’s a hackneyed phrase used in old newsrooms, “Print the legend.” In the case of Russell, his statistics speak for themselves. This is […]
Prop Bet: Will the New York Knicks Make the Playoffs Next Season?
DraftKings posted a fun prop bet on whether or not the New York Knicks advance to the playoffs next season, where “yes” plays out +155 odds and “no” is the favorite at -195. The future of the Knicks — including the 2023 playoffs — hinges upon whether or not general […]
OKC Thunder Hire Shot Doctor Chip Engelland as Assistant Coach
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 […]
2023 NBA Southeast Odds: Can Atlanta Hawks Catch the Miami Heat in a Down Year?
If you’re a numerologist, then betting NBA divisional futures could be up your alley. The Miami Heat are -180 odds to win the Southeast Division in back-to-back years while the Atlanta Hawks, at +165 odds, are trying to win their second divisional title in three seasons. The Heat tend to […]
Toronto Raptors Sign ‘Hustle’ Star Jauncho Hernangomez
Bo Cruz has a new team! Jauncho Hernangomez impressed everyone with his acting debut as an aspiring NBA prospect named Bo Cruz in the Netflix basketball movie “Hustle” with Adam Sandler. Hernangomez, a journeyman forward during his NBA career, has signed a one-year deal with the Toronto Raptors. In real […]
2023 NBA Central Division Odds: Five in a Row for the Milwaukee Bucks
Once again, the Giannis “Greek Freak” Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks are the team to beat in the Central Division, coming into this season as a huge favorite at -500 odds to win a fourth-straight divisional crown. The Chicago Bulls (+450 odds) and Cleveland Cavaliers (+700) are the closest competitors, […]
2023 NBA Atlantic Division Odds: Boston Celtics Seeking Back-to-Back Titles
Despite the uncertainty over the status of Kevin Durant — who requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets — the Boston Celtics are the betting favorite at -150 odds to win the Atlantic Division in consecutive seasons. The Philadelphia 76ers are +270 odds to win the Atlantic Division for the […]
2023 NBA Southwest Division Odds: Grizzlies vs Mavericks in High-Noon Showdown
Two of the most exciting players in the NBA — Ja Morant from the Memphis Grizzlies and Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks — call the Southwest Division their home. The Grizzlies are at +100 odds to win the Southwest Division in consecutive seasons with the Mavs (+120) not far […]
Buzz City Reprise: Kemba Walker Could Return to the Charlotte Hornets
Kemba Walker could make a triumphant return to the Charlotte Hornets because the team is in the market for a backup point guard, and an additional scorer if Miles Bridges does not play next season due to a domestic abuse case. Buzz City is buzzing at the possibility that Walker […]
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 Trade Rumors: Will Kevin Durant Play for the Boston Celtics?
After trade talks for Kevin Durant died down last week, the Boston Celtics are the latest team to inquire about a deal with the Brooklyn Nets. The Durant trade rumor sent ripples through the NBA futures market, and the Celtics are the consensus favorite to win the 2023 NBA Championship […]
2023 NBA Pacific Division Odds: Clippers or Warriors Challenge a Suns Three-Peat
The Phoenix Suns won the NBA Pacific Division in each of the past two seasons, and they’re the betting favorite to win a third-straight crown at +145 odds, according to DraftKings. The Los Angeles Clippers and defending champion Golden State Warriors are +230 odds to win the Pacific Division this […]
NBA Trade Rumors: Lakers Discussing Buddy Hield Swap with Indiana Pacers
Like one of those lost-long missed connections, the Los Angeles Lakers are once again courting Buddy Hield. The latest rumors coming out of Tinsel Town suggest the Lakers are trying to work out a Hield trade with the Indiana Pacers. This isn’t the first time the Lakers wanted to acquire […]
NBA Trade Rumors: Utah Jazz Shopping PG Mike Conley
Mike Conley, a well-respected veteran point guard from the Utah Jazz, is currently on the trading block as team president Danny Ainge is seeking to reboot the entire team. Conley averaged 13.7 points, 5.3 assists, and 3.0 rebounds per game while shooting 40.8% from 3-point range last season with the […]
New York Knicks Seeking Trade Partner for Julius Randle
According to the latest trade rumors and rumblings coming out of the Big Apple, the New York Knicks will try to trade Julius Randle if they can pull off a huge deal to acquire Donovan “Spida” Mitchell from the Utah Jazz. The Knicks would love to trade Randle to the […]
Will the Lakers Trade Russell Westbrook to the Jazz for Patrick Beverly, Jordan Clarkson, Mike Conley?
There’s no shortage of gossip swirling around Hollywood, but the latest trade rumors suggest the Los Angeles Lakers and Utah Jazz are discussing a possible trade involving Russell Westbrook for multiple players, including Patrick Beverly, Mike Conley, and 2021 NBA Sixth Man of the Year Jordan Clarkson. The Lakers lack […]
Sacramento Kings’ Top Pick Keegan Murray Named NBA 2K23 Summer League MVP
The Sacramento Kings surprised a lot of so-called pundits when they kept the #4 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft and selected Keegan Murray from Iowa. Murray proved the Kings were correct when the incoming rookie power forward won the NBA 2K23 Summer League MVP. In four games in Las […]
Will the Miami Heat Acquire Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, or Donovan Mitchell in a Trade?
When Kevin Durant initially asked the Brooklyn Nets to trade him, the Phoenix Suns and Miami Heat were at the top of his list because both teams are title contenders. However, the Heat are in a tough position and lack the necessary draft capital to actually acquire any of the […]