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The Mavericks lost 113-109 to the Nets on Monday night. Dallas is 37-39 this season and will be fighting for a playoff spot in the play-in tournament.  On top of trading away Luka Doncic, the Mavericks’ season has been derailed by injuries. Top players on their roster have missed significant time in 2024-25 due to […]
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As a result of Sunday evening’s brawl between the Pistons and Timberwolves, the NBA has decided to suspend five players from both teams. The league finally delivered their sentence this Tuesday, as two stars from  Minnesota and three from Detroit will receive bans for their misconduct.  The biggest penalty was handed to center Isaiah Stewart, […]
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Liam McNeeley will leave UConn after one season to enter the 2025 NBA draft, the 6-foot-7, 210-pound forward announced Tuesday. The 19-year-old is a potential lottery pick after he was named Big East Freshman of the Year. Liam McNeeley Has Always Dreamed Of Playing In The NBA In 27 games, McNeeley averaged 14.5 points, 6.0 […]
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The Nuggets and Timberwolves went into double OT on Tuesday night. Denver had a chance to win the game but Russell Westbrook missed a layup and fouled Minnesota in the last 30 seconds. That resulted in a 140-139 loss for the Nuggets. It also spoiled a 61-point triple-double from three-time MVP Nikola Jokic. After the […]
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Before Tuesday’s game, Giannis Antetokounmpo told his Milwaukee teammates that they had to fight for their lives if they wanted to contend for the NBA title this year, and they responded by shooting the highest-single game percentage by any time during this current century.  This means that during their 133-123 victory over the Suns, the […]
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Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant is reportedly open to re-signing with the team on a two-year, $123.8 million contract extension this summer, according to league sources. At the beginning of the season, ESPN’s Bobby Marks reported that Durant has been eligible to sign a one-year, $59.5 million extension with the Suns since early July. Kevin […]
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As the Pistons reached the all-time mark for consecutive defeats back in 2023, with 27 losses in a row, Cade Cunningham remained the voice of reason. He told his teammates to remain concentrated and to trust the process, the same one they are finally enjoying today.  “Don’t jump off the boat,” he said over a […]
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The 2024-25 NBA regular season will end in a few weeks. Some teams are preparing for a postseason run, others are getting ready for the 2025 draft.  On Wednesday, two Eastern Conference contenders will face off. The Knicks are on the road to play the Cavaliers. Below, we’ll look at a same-game parlay for the […]
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Phoenix are hopeful that Kevin Durant will recover fully from his latest injury before the start of the playoffs, as he’s been ruled out to play at all during the team’s current road trip. The superstar sprained his left ankle during Sunday’s loss to Houston and had to leave the court.  The road trip began […]
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It’s amazing how different games can turn out, as the last time Steph Curry played in Memphis back in December, we was held scoreless from the field and Golden State was defeated by 51 points. Last night, he connected shots from beyond the arc and tallied a historic 52-point performance. As the Warriors beat the […]
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The Timberwolves were on the road Tuesday night to face the Nuggets. It was the fourth and final meeting of the 2024-25 regular season between Minnesota and Denver. On April, 1, it took double OT to determine a winner between these Northwest division opponents. Minnesota narrowly won the game 140-139 on clutch free throws by […]
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At 21-54, the Pelicans have the second-worst record in the Western Conference in 2024-25. New Orleans is 7-30 on the road this season. Tied with the Hornets and Jazz for the worst road record.  In the 2019 NBA draft, New Orleans used the first overall pick to draft Zion Williamson out of Duke. Over his […]
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The Atlanta Hawks (36-39, 37-38 ATS) are visiting the Dallas Mavericks (37-39, 37-37-2 ATS) in this interconference matchup on Wednesday night; check out how to watch the free live stream below. NBA betting sites show the Mavs as 4.5-point favorites at home, per the latest BetOnline odds. How To Watch Hawks vs. Mavericks Free Live Stream […]
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On Tuesday evening, the Hawks were home for their second and final season matchup vs. the Trail Blazers. Atlanta lost 114-110 to Portland on November 17.  Last night, the Hawks lost again to the Trail Blazers, This time by a score of 127-113. Atlanta is 36-39 this season, eighth in the Eastern Conference. During a […]
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The Cleveland Cavaliers (60-15, 44-30-1 ATS) play host to the New York Knicks (48-27, 36-38-1 ATS) in this Eastern Conference matchup on Wednesday night; check out how to watch the free live stream below. NBA betting sites show the Cavs as 10.5-point favorites at home, per the latest BetOnline odds. How To Watch Knicks vs. Cavaliers […]
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Not many could have foreseen the Carmelo Anthony Washington Wizards confession on his podcast, but with the franchise in the midst of a rebuild, his expertise could be a suitable fit. “I Want to Buy”: Carmelo Anthony’s Washington Wizards Confession Raises Eyebrows It is no secret that the Washington Wizards are struggling, and it may […]
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Nikola Jokic made history on Tuesday night with the highest scoring triple double of all time in a career-high 61-point game against the Timberwolves. Nikola Jokic makes history with 61-point triple double Three-time MVP Nikola Jokic is still blowing people away with his statlines despite providing ridiculous numbers in almost every game, but there was […]
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Draymond Green was reportedly “very” serious about signing with the Memphis Grizzlies as a free agent in 2023. This is according to a story by ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne, Tim MacMahon, and Michael C. Wright. Memphis was looking for a tone setter, an adult in the room after Ja Morant had been suspended eight games for […]
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The Memphis Grizzlies are prioritizing signing two of their key players to new contracts this coming summer. The organization is hoping to keep Jaren Jackson Jr. and Santi Aldama long-term. Jackson Jr. has become a terrific secondary star to pair with Ja Morant. He has also developed into one of the premier defensive anchors in […]
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Duke vs. Houston in the Final Four is shaping up to be one of the most prolific matchups in the history of the NCAA Tournament.  As the 2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Four approaches, the convergence of top-tier teams has analysts and fans alike marveling at the statistical prowess on display. This year’s quartet—Duke, Florida, […]
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From Controversy to Clarity: Buzz Williams takes the helm at Maryland, hoping to lead the Terps back to a national championship caliber.  In the wake of one of the most tumultuous coaching exits in recent memory, Maryland has turned the page. Buzz Williams, the veteran head coach known for his passion, preparation, and player development, […]
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Kevin Willard has left Maryland to lead the basketball program at Villanova, but many are calling out how he left Maryland behind.  Kevin Willard’s departure from Maryland may have been confirmed in the final days of March, but the signs had been there long before the headlines caught up. After leading the Terrapins to a […]
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As basketballs bounce and brackets break, the NCAA Tournament isn’t just disrupting defenses — it’s disrupting desks during March Madness.  A Slam Dunk for Fans, a Shot Clock Violation for Productivity Each March, while millions of Americans feverishly refresh their brackets and tune in to the magic of buzzer-beaters, a different kind of madness quietly […]
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This past Sunday, the Pistons were on the road to face the Timberwolves. Tensions started to build early in the game. Mid-way through the second quarter, a fight broke out between several players.  Five players and two coaches were ejected from the game. On Tuesday, the league’s office announced the suspension of five players. Pistons’ […]
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After two injury-plagued seasons at Providence, the former All-Big East forward Bryce Hopkins finds a new home in Queens — and a chance to write a different ending.  It’s been more than two years since Bryce Hopkins took the Big East by storm, emerging from Kentucky’s crowded rotation to become a breakout star at Providence. […]
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