The NBA Summer League just ended and some bookies have already released win totals for the 2022-23 season. The Boston Celtics are at the top of the board at 55.5 over/under wins, along with the Los Angeles Clippers at 53.5 o/u, and the Phoenix Suns at 52.5 o/u. The current […]
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LeBron James Lights Up Drew League for 42 Points (VIDEO)
LeBron James made a cameo in the Drew League in South Central LA for the first time since the NBA Lockout in 2011, and he did not disappoint fans with 42 points in a victory. Despite rumors, Kyrie Irving was a no-show in his Drew League game and was spotted […]
Russell Westbrook and Agent Thad Foucher Split After 14 Years
Thad Foucher will no longer represent Russell Westbrook of the Los Angeles Lakers after 14 years, and Westbrook and his long-time agent agreed to part ways due to irreconcilable differences. There seems to be a huge rift between Foucher and Westbrook due to his current status with the Los Angeles […]
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Signs $30 Million Contract Extension with Denver Nuggets
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has yet to play a game with the Denver Nuggets since arriving in a trade with the Washington Wizards in late June, but the Nuggets signed KCP to a contract extension worth $30 million. Caldwell-Pope has one year remaining on his current contract worth $14 million this upcoming […]
2023 NBA Sixth Man of the Year Odds: Herro, Poole, Brogdon, Clarkson Betting Faves
Tyler Herro from the Miami Heat is the reigning Sixth Man of the Year award winner, but he’s the betting favorite at +450 odds to win again in 2023. Jordan Poole from the Golden State Warriors is a close second on DraftKings’ board at +600 odds to win the prestigious […]
Deandre Ayton to Stay with Phoenix Suns, Will Earn $133M Over 4 Years
The Indiana Pacers wanted to add restricted free agent Deandre Ayton from the Phoenix Suns to their roster, and showed him the money to prove it. Indiana signed Ayton to a four-year offer sheet worth $133 million, which the Suns promptly matched, meaning Ayton will remain in Phoenix with a […]
NBA Trade Rumors: LA Lakers, Miami Heat Like Utah Jazz PG Patrick Beverly
The Utah Jazz are accepting trade offers for point guard Patrick Beverly, and the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat showed the most interest. Beverly, a three-time All-NBA Defense selection, averaged 9.2 points, 4.6 assists, and 4.1 rebounds per game in 58 games with the Minnesota Timberwolves last season. He […]
2023 NBA MVP Odds: Luka Doncic, Joel Embiid, Greek Freak Betting Favorites
DraftKings updated the odds in its NBA Awards categories and Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks is the betting favorite to win the 2023 MVP at +450, followed by Joel Embiid from the Philadelphia 76ers at +650, and Giannis “Greek Freak” Antetokounmpo at +700 odds. Nikola Jokic from the Denver […]
NBA Trade Rumors: Jazz Reconsider Dealing Donovan Mitchell to Knicks
Just last week, we reported that the Utah Jazz weren’t looking to trade Donovan “Spida” Mitchell despite rumors that he was headed to the New York Knicks. Now, however, Shams Charania from The Athletic reports the Jazz and Knicks are negotiating a deal involving a slew of draft picks. The […]
NBA Defensive Player of the Year Odds: Rudy Gobert or RW3 in 2023?
DraftKings updated their NBA Awards page and Rudy Gobert is the betting favorite to win the 2023 NBA Defensive Player of the Year at +550 odds, but Robert Williams III aka RW3 from the Boston Celtics is close behind at +650 odds, and Bam Adebayo from the Miami Heat looms […]
NBA Board of Governors Approves Permanent Play-In Tournament, Penalties for Take Fouls
The Play-In Tournament is here to stay, which is great news if you’re a TV executive or am NBA bubble team. The NBA Board of Governors met this week in Las Vegas and all parties agreed to keep the tournament, which was initially proposed as a temporary solution during the […]
NBA Summer League Stars: Tacko Fall, Matt Ryan, Cam Thomas
The NBA 2K23 Summer League is in full swing and Paolo Banchero excelled with the Orlando Magic in two games, so they want to shut him down to prevent injuring the #1 draft pick. Fan favorite Tacko Fall looked good last night with a double-double for the Utah Jazz while […]
Phoenix Suns Close to Sending Deandre Ayton to Indiana Pacers in a Sign-and-Trade
The Phoenix Suns were never interested in offering starting center Deandre Ayton a max-contract extension, so it looks like they’ll work out a sign-and-trade with the Indiana Pacers for Myles Turner so they get something back in return. Both Brian Windhorst from ESPN and Shams Charania from The Athletic indicate […]
2023 NBA Most Improved Player Odds: Tyrese Haliburton, Anthony Edwards Betting Faves
Among the fraternity of NBA players, winning the Most Improved Player Award is a special distinction that the Indiana Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton is the betting favorite to claim at +1200 odds, according to DraftKings. We like Josh Giddey from the Oklahoma City Thunder to make a big impact in his […]
2023 NBA Coach of the Year Odds: Ime Udoka, Taylor Jenkins COY Betting Favorites
Ime Udoka guided the Boston Celtics to a berth in the NBA Finals during his first season as a head coach, so it’s no surprise to see his name as the betting favorite to win the 2023 NBA Coach of the Year award at +750 odds over at DraftKings. Taylor […]
Rip City Payday: Damian Lillard Inks $122 Million Extension with Portland Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers had an up and down couple of days after superstar Damian Lillard signed a two-year contract extension worth $122 million, quelling rumors in Rip City that he would force a trade to a title contender. The Trail Blazers also got a bit of bad news when […]
Boston Celtics Bolster Bench, Sign Danilo Gallinari to 2-Year Deal
The Boston Celtics signed free agent Danilo Gallinari to a two-year deal worth $13.3 million, and the forward will provide the Celtics with a playmaker and 3-point shooter off the bench. The Atlanta Hawks traded Gallinari to the San Antonio Spurs in a deal where they acquired All-Star Dejounte Murray. […]
Beard Stays in Philly: James Harden Takes Pay Cut to Sign 1+1 Contract with 76ers
James Harden opted out of a $47.4 million final year in his contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, and signed a two-year deal worth $68 million which reflects a $15 million pay cut to help Joel Embiid and the Sixers win a title. Harden, 32, was the biggest available free agent […]
Keeping Spida: Donovan Mitchell Staying with the Utah Jazz … for Now
The Utah Jazz indicated they will not trade Donovan ‘Spida” Mitchell, and they will try to rebuild a team around their superstar after they traded away big man Rudy Gobert for a huge haul from the Minnesota Timberwolves. Mitchell hinted that he wanted out of Utah and there were rumors […]
NBA Summer League: Paolo Banchero Outduels Jabari Smith in Battle of Top-2 Picks
Under the bright and glitzy lights of Las Vegas, two franchises caught a glimpse of their future stars in action. Playin in the NBA’s Summer League, Paolo Banchero — the #1 pick from the Orlando Magic — scored 17 points and led his team to victory against the Houston Rockets […]