Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving (Back) Out Against Pelicans

Dallas Mavericks star guard Kyrie Irving has been downgraded to out for Wednesday night’s road game against the New Orleans Pelicans. According to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon, his intention had been to play both games of a back-to-back after returning from a five-game absence due to a bulging disc in his lower back. “It’s a bulging […]

James Foglio  •  15 Jan 2025
NBA Reschedules 9 Games as Result of Wildfires, Winter Storm

The NBA postponed four games last week — three caused by the devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area and one due to the winter storm in Atlanta. This has resulted in the league rescheduling nine games involving nine teams to make up for those dates, and one game’s makeup date has yet to be […]

James Foglio  •  15 Jan 2025
NBA Most Improved Player Odds: Cade Cunningham Is The Favorite To Win

For the latest 2024-25 NBA Most Improved Player odds, Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham is the betting favorite to win this season’s award. According to the BetOnline sportsbook, Cunningham (-135) has the best odds, followed by Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley (+450) and Atlanta Hawks wing Jalen Johnson (+700). Updated 2024-25 NBA Most Improved Player […]

James Foglio  •  15 Jan 2025
Lakers retire Michael Cooper’s No. 21 jersey in emotional-halftime ceremony

It is not always common that a basketball player ends up playing his entire career with a single franchise, as was the case with Michael Cooper’s time in Los Angeles. This is why the Lakers decided to raise his No. 21 jersey to the rafters on Monday night, and celebrate the defence-minded guard’s contribution to […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  15 Jan 2025
How To Watch Mavericks vs. Pelicans Free Live Stream

The Dallas Mavericks (22-18, 19-20-1 ATS) are visiting the New Orleans Pelicans (9-32, 17-24 ATS) on Wednesday night; find out how to watch the free live stream here. NBA betting sites show the Mavs as 2-point favorites on the road, according to the latest BetOnline odds. How To Watch Mavericks vs. Pelicans Free Live Stream Click […]

James Foglio  •  15 Jan 2025
Ex-Grizzlies’ Steven Adams says rookie Zach Edey has ‘limitless’ potential in NBA

This past Monday night was the second game in four days in which Zach Edey faced Steve Adams on the floor, a player who has traded out to Houston this past summer after three seasons in Memphis. It didn’t take the rookie too long to realize something most players know about the 11-year veteran.  “He’s […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  15 Jan 2025
Rockets trade rumors: Houston reportedly has interest in Phoenix’s Devin Booker

One of the most surprising teams to start the 2024-25 season has been the Houston Rockets. At 26-12, they are second in the Western Conference and first in the Southwest division. Houston has some veterans on the roster but the team is mostly young players. The Rockets have developed their talent and Houston is thriving […]

Zach Wolpin  •  15 Jan 2025
76ers Have $164M Worth of Salaries Sidelined, or 89% of Payroll

The Philadelphia 76ers currently have $164.21 million worth of player salaries sidelined — that’s approximately 88.58% of the organization’s payroll, according to HoopsHype. Philadelphia 76ers’ All-Star Trio Of Joel Embiid, Paul George, And Tyrese Maxey Has Struggled To Stay Healthy The Sixers were projected to be a top-3 team in the Eastern Conference this season, […]

James Foglio  •  15 Jan 2025
Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving struggles in his return from 5-game injury absence

After a five-game absence, Kyrie Irving returned to action and scored 11 points against the Nuggets this Tuesday night. Despite making his way back to the NBA courts, the player visibly struggled and later confirmed that he was diagnosed with a bulging disk in his lower back.  This means that the Mavericks medical staff will […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  15 Jan 2025