12:26 AM ET The 2023 NBA playoffs are almost here. The Golden State Warriors are the defending champions but are still battling to qualify for the postseason, in which 16 teams will face off in four rounds of action to determine the 2023 NBA champion. The top six teams in each conference automatically qualify for
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There are just two days left in the NBA’s regular season, and I have another two-piece on tap for the NBA action. It’s been tough to bet on The Association over the last week with teams tanking and sitting players out due to injuries, so I’ve been super selective about how I’ve bet the NBA.
2:57 AM ET DALLAS — ONCE AGAIN, the Dallas Mavericks changed plans during a bizarre final week of what Luka Doncic described as “a very disappointing season.” A few days after declaring he’d play so long as the Mavs had even the slimmest of postseason hopes, the franchise announced Doncic would sit out after playing
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports Best MLB prop bets today (Back Clarke Schmidt to rack up strikeouts) by Peter Dewey The Golden State Warriors are in a must-win situation against the Sacramento Kings on Friday, as they are looking to avoid the Play-In tournament in the Western Conference.
It was enough of a surprise when Oscar Tshiebwe decided to return to Kentucky last year. Could he really spurn the NBA Draft again? One analyst thinks so. Oscar Tshiebwe was a breakout star for Kentucky during the 2021-22 season, snagging All-American honors and the National Player of the Year Award from multiple selectors. He
Charles Barkley guaranteed that the Sacramento Kings will defeat the Los Angeles Lakers or Golden State Warriors in the playoffs on Inside the NBA. The Sacramento Kings were once considered the face of ineptitude in professional sports, as they had gone 16 consecutive seasons without making it to the playoffs. The last time they had
Apr 4, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) stands on the court next to guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) and guard Gary Payton II (8) after a timeout against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the fourth quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports Bobby Wagner explains
1:04 PM ET DALLAS – All-Star guard Kyrie Irving and four key Dallas Mavericks role players will sit out Friday night’s home game against the Chicago Bulls, a game the Mavericks must win to avoid being eliminated from the play-in scenario. The Mavs announced late Friday morning that Irving (right foot injury recovery), shooting guard
The end of the regular season is always tough for betting on the NBA, as teams are sitting players to rest for the playoffs or to tank for a better draft pick. Therefore, we have to look at the motivation behind each squad before betting on or against them. I have two teams that fit
Jaden Ivey has demonstrated enough during his rookie season to suggest he could be the perfect long-term partner for Cade Cunningham in the Pistons’ backcourt. When the Sacramento Kings shocked the draft world by selecting Keegan Murray over blue-chip speedster Jaden Ivey, Detroit Pistons fans rejoiced. Haha! The foolish Sacramento Kings have done it again!
2:42 PM ET Andrew LopezESPN METAIRIE, La. — New Orleans Pelicans executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin said that Zion Williamson will not practice with the team on Saturday and would not play in any play-in tournament games next week if the Pelicans are still in the play-in. Griffin, speaking to local media
The Pelicans recently gave their latest injury update on Zion Williamson, and it’s frustratingly vague. As New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson’s exact return date looms in the future, there’s an increasing chance that he won’t be available for next week’s play-in tournament. Williamson injured his hamstring in early January against the Philadelphia 76ers and
In today’s NBA news, the Nuggets need to figure out how to defend Kevin Durant, we’re measuring the Lakers offensive changes and more. For the second time in a little over a week, the Phoenix Suns knocked off the Denver Nuggets. This second win was a bit less instructive since the Nuggets were without Nikola
8:00 AM ET All of a sudden, Jaren Jackson Jr. found himself on an island. It was midway through the third quarter on March 18, and after Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry had used a pump fake to get Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks to fly by him on the right wing, Jackson was
Apr 5, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Washington Wizards forward Anthony Gill (16) during the national anthem before a game against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports At 34-46 and eliminated from playoff contention, the Wizards cannot be happy with how the season has played out. With reports that
After losing to the 76ers, Kyrie Irving sounded off on his frustration about the current status of this Mavs team and their struggle to make the playoffs. After the Mavs’ recent loss to the Sixers, Kyrie Irving described his frustrations about being traded midseason and the current struggles the Mavs have had, including calling the
The Mavs are considering shutting down their two best players — Kyrie Irving and Luka as the playoffs seem increasingly out of reach. According to Shams Charania, the Mavs are considering shutting down Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic as making the playoffs seem unlikely. The Mavs have a top-10 protection on their pick this season —
2:05 PM ET DALLAS — The NBA denied the Dallas Mavericks‘ protest of their March 22 loss to the Golden State Warriors, the league announced Thursday. Dallas protested the 127-125 loss because of their claim that the officials did not properly administer an out-of-bounds call with approximately two minutes remaining in the third quarter, resulting
We have a solid slate of NBA games to watch and bet on tonight, with five games set to take place across the Association. Yes, it’s Masters week, but there’s no golf to watch at night time. So, let’s bet on some basketball instead. If you’re looking for picks, you’ve come to the right place.
The Cavs have been given a gift by the new CBA as the NBA and players union eliminated a cap on the number of max contracts a team can have. As new details get released about the new NBA CBA agreement, the Cavs are seen as a team that will benefit from the new rules.
8:00 AM ET Tim BontempsESPN No player is more synonymous with the modern NBA’s offensive evolution than Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry. He is the only player in NBA history to make more than 400 3-pointers in a single NBA season, and the only one to make more than 3,000 in his career. For
Mar 5, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Utah Jazz guard Kris Dunn (11) drives to the basket around Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports Cubs pitching prospect’s career put on hold again after third elbow surgery by Mark Powell Things are
8:00 AM ET Andrew LopezESPN HOUSTON — Coming out of the All-Star break, the Houston Rockets knew they weren’t going to be in contention for a spot in the NBA play-in tournament. They were 13-45, had lost seven straight games heading into the break, and were two weeks removed from trading disgruntled veteran Eric Gordon
The Bulls and Bucks square off tonight for the fourth time this season, with Chicago leading the series 2-1. It’s a pivotal matchup for both teams with just a few games left in the regular season, so we’re in store for a good one. Giannis Antetokounmpo left the most recent matchup between these squads with
A hectic and surprising NCAA Tournament set the stage for a summer of excitement around the 2023 NBA Draft class. The 2023 NCAA Tournament was nothing if not surprising. Myriad upsets plagued brackets from the very start; college basketball has seldom felt so steeped in parity. On the NBA Draft front, several prospects boosted their
9:31 PM ET DALLAS — During an unscheduled pregame media availability Wednesday evening, Mavericks Governor Mark Cuban blamed Jalen Brunson‘s father for the point guard’s departure from Dallas and declared that re-signing Kyrie Irving would be the franchise’s top offseason priority despite the team’s lackluster results since the blockbuster trade to acquire the All-Star guard.
LA Clippers guard Russell Westbrook. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Braves get concerning injury update on Ian Anderson by Scott Rogust The No. 6 seed is up for grabs in the Western Conference on Wednesday, as the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers enter this contest with the same record. The Lakers are
7:16 PM ET Jamal CollierESPN MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) will miss Wednesday’s game against the Chicago Bulls, coach Mike Budenholzer announced prior to the game. Antetokounmpo was listed as probable on the injury report leading up to the game and took the court for a shortened version of his regular pregame
Did Joel Embiid wrap up the NBA MVP race on Tuesday night? The Philadelphia 76ers superstar turned in arguably his best performance of the season, scoring 52 points and adding 13 rebounds in a two-point win over the Boston Celtics. Meanwhile, Nikola Jokic returned from a calf injury (in limited minutes) in a Denver Nuggets’
Jayson Tatum had an epic night in one of the Boston Celtics’ biggest games of the year as they thumped the Milwaukee Bucks by 41. In a game that was an extreme blowout, the Boston Celtics were able to take care of the Milwaukee Bucks and keep their dreams for the No. 1 seed in
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