NBA Finals Ratings History (2000–Present)

NBA Finals ratings have been recorded since 1988. Game 6 of the 1998 NBA Finals between the Bulls and Jazz is the most watched (35.89 million) NBA Finals game and highest rated (22.3) in the league’s history. How about lowest rated NBA Finals game? During the COVID-19 pandemic, Game 3 of the 2020 NBA Finals […]

James Foglio  •  18 Jul 2022
P.J. Tucker signs with 76ers on three-year, $30 million contract

P.J. Tucker opted out with the Heat, and the forward has now officially signed a three-year, $30 million contract with the 76ers. This signing was possible via the Sixers’ mid-level exception. According to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer, the 12-year veteran was debating on whether or not he would return to the Bucks. “Several […]

James Foglio  •  08 Aug 2024
Grizzlies trade De’Anthony Melton to 76ers, trade up for Jake LaRavia

During the 2022 NBA Draft, the Grizzlies traded De’Anthony Melton to the 76ers, and they also traded up with the Timberwolves to land Jake LaRavia. Of course, Memphis also received the No. 23 pick of the 2022 NBA Draft, David Roddy, and Danny Green after the 76ers acquired Melton. In 2018, 76ers president Daryl Morey […]

James Foglio  •  08 Aug 2024
James Harden likely to remain with 76ers on short-term contract extension

Philadelphia 76ers point guard James Harden is expected to sign a short-term contract extension with the team. Harden plans to remain with the Sixers, but how long will he stay? Per Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report, the 76ers organization want a shorter-term deal, not a maximum contract for the guard. “All signs point toward All-Star […]

James Foglio  •  16 Jun 2022
NBA Rumors: Doc Rivers still a Lakers head coaching candidate

For one of the latest NBA rumors, the Lakers are not budging on 76ers coach Doc Rivers. The front office wants to sign the 23-year veteran coach. During a press conference, 76ers general manager Daryl Morey made it clear that Rivers’ future with the team is secure for the 2022-23 season. However, if Rivers wants […]

James Foglio  •  24 May 2022
Jimmy Butler yells ‘Tobias Harris over me?!’ after Heat defeat 76ers

Heat guard Jimmy Butler celebrated his team’s series-ending victory over the 76ers in Game 6 of the conference semifinals by trashing Tobias Harris. The 11th-year veteran did not hold back. As Butler walked into the locker room, the guard was filmed yelling, “Tobias Harris over me?!” And his expletive-filled rant in the video refers to […]

James Foglio  •  07 Aug 2024
NBA Playoffs Second Round Game 5 Picks and Odds for May 10, 2022

On Tuesday, the second round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs continues; free NBA playoffs conference semifinals odds, Game 5 picks and predictions are featured here. Our experts at Basketball Insiders have selected the winners of the 76ers-Heat and Mavericks-Suns matchups tonight. BetOnline odds, best NBA bets and free NBA playoffs conference semifinals odds are posted […]

James Foglio  •  07 Aug 2024
NBA Playoffs Conference Semifinals Game 3 Picks and Odds (May 6)

On Friday, the second round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs continues; free NBA playoffs conference semifinals odds, Game 3 picks and predictions are posted here. Our analysts at Basketball Insiders have selected the winners of the two matchups tonight. BetOnline odds and free NBA playoffs conference semifinals odds are featured below. YouTube TV, fuboTV and […]

James Foglio  •  07 Aug 2024
Will the Nets trade Ben Simmons after an underwhelming season?

During last year’s offseason, the Brooklyn Nets were the No. 1 favorite to win the Eastern Conference for the 2021-22 NBA season — even before trading for Ben Simmons. The majority of NBA analysts were riding the sportsbooks’ bandwagon by picking the Lakers and Nets to represent their respected conferences. Those predictions never manifested. Other […]

James Foglio  •  07 Aug 2024