Dame, It’s Time: Portland Must Part Ways With Lillard

The outlook in Portland is looking less sunny each day, and with the team firing Neil Olshey on Friday, the writing is on the wall. Damian Lillard has been incredibly loyal throughout his career but it is time for a change.

Chad Smith  •  09 Dec 2021
Houston, You Have A Problem

The Houston Rockets have the third-worst record in the league, but that is not necessarily the fault of Stephen Silas or John Wall. The organization needs to look in the mirror instead of blaming others.

Chad Smith  •  02 Dec 2021
Suns and Warriors Battle For League Supremacy

The Suns and Warriors are on a different level than the other 28 teams in the league. Both have their sights set on a return to the Finals as they square off two times this week. Chad Smith looks at the many similarities between these two elite teams.

Chad Smith  •  07 Aug 2024
Washington Wizards vs. Dallas Mavericks Preview, Prediction, and Pick

The Washington Wizards head out to American Airlines Arena for a road matchup with the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday evening. The Wizards (12-7) are off to a promising start to the year but have lost four of their last six contests. The Mavericks (10-7) are dealing with the injury bug, but are thankful to have […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Dec 2023
Biggest Turkeys In The NBA

From Miles Bridges and Anthony Edwards to the Wizards and the Cavaliers, there have been many pleasant surprises around the league. As we celebrate Thanksgiving, Basketball Insiders takes a look at those on the flip side of the coin. Here are the biggest turkeys in the NBA so far this season.

Chad Smith  •  07 Aug 2024
LeBron James receives one-game suspension for elbowing Isaiah Stewart

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has received a one-game suspension for elbowing Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart in the face during Sunday’s game. With the Lakers trailing 78-66 in the third quarter, James appears to elbow Stewart in the face after Pistons forward Jerami Grant made his second free throw. Then, the twenty-year-old confronted […]

James Foglio  •  22 Nov 2021
Dejounte Murray Blossoming Into All-Star

The Spurs are not winning many games but Dejounte Murray is quietly having a career year. While Luka Doncic and Jalen Green might have the spotlight, there is another special guard in Texas that deserves some recognition.

Chad Smith  •  07 Aug 2024
NBA Picks and Parlays

On Saturday, November 20, 2021, there are nine NBA games on the schedule; free NBA picks and parlays are featured in this article for the 2021-22 season. Our experts at Basketball Insiders have picked the top winners for Saturday’s slate of games. For a three-team or four-team mega parlay, perfection is imperative. BetUS odds are […]

James Foglio  •  07 Aug 2024
Indiana Pacers vs. Charlotte Hornets Preview, Prediction, and Picks

The Indiana Pacers travel to the Spectrum Center in North Carolina for a road matchup with the Charlotte Hornets on Friday evening. The Pacers (6-10) have had a rocky start to the year, and are hoping to get on track after a loss to the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday. The Hornets (9-7) are playing quality […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  07 Aug 2024