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At this point in the season, given the thin 9-10 play-in line on which they’re operating, every win is a big one for the Los Angeles Lakers. But the 21-point rally they just pulled off against the Clippers is the biggest win of their season.  Honestly, how is LeBron James still this great?  I know […]

1st Quarter Report The Grizzlies fell flat on their face against the Nets last Monday, but memory of that harsh loss doesn’t seem to have tripped them up today. A win is still up for grabs for either team after one quarter, but the Grizzlies are up 26-24 over the Timberwolves. The Grizzlies came into […]

Sheppard is the first college player taken in David Cobb’s first 2024 NBA Mock Draft Feb 28, 2024 at 2:04 pm ET • 1 min read USATSI Evidence continues to mount suggesting Kentucky freshman Reed Sheppard should be regarded as one of the top prospects in the 2024 NBA Draft class. The 6-foot-3 guard turned […]

The NBA’s rule requiring players to participate in at least 65 games to be eligible for postseason awards is currently falling under intense scrutiny. Implemented for this season, the rule already has multiple marquee players past or near ineligibility, including Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving, Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball, Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler […]

1st Quarter Report The Clippers are on the road but looking no worse for wear. After one quarter, neither team has the match in the bag, but the Clippers lead 37-35 over the Wizards. If the Clippers keep playing like this, they’ll bump their record up to 31-15 in no time. On the other hand, […]

Getty Images Starting this June, the NBA Draft will be spread over two nights, with the first round on a Wednesday (June 26, presumably) and the second round the next evening, now that the National Basketball Players Association has agreed to the change, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. (Officially, the 2024 NBA Draft is currently […]

Tyrese Haliburton is not a fan of the NBA’s new player participation policy. After practice on Monday, as Haliburton was planning on returning from a five-game absence, the All-Star guard sounded off on the league’s new rule which has a minimum games played requirement for end-of-season awards and All-NBA honors.  But let’s rewind a second […]

Getty Images Five games will make up Tuesday’s NBA slate and there’s plenty of betting value available on the market ahead of the action. Are you looking to find an edge? We’ve gone over each matchup to identify a trio of plus-money player props worth wagering on. Here’s what bettors should keep an eye on. Tyrese Haliburton […]

Getty Images The NBA jersey sales numbers through the first half of the season are in, and rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama has been incredibly popular. Through just 41 games with the San Antonio Spurs, Wembanyama has already broken into the top five. On Tuesday, the NBA released the top 15 selling jerseys on the official […]

Ben Simmons came up two rebounds shy of a triple-double in his return from a near three-month absence on Monday. Simmons recorded 10 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds in the Nets‘ 147-114 victory over the Jazz, and he needed only 18 minutes to do it.  He did not miss a shot, finishing 5 for […]