Michael Jordan’s Take on Load Management Misses the Modern NBA Reality
Michael Jordan’s comments on load management during NBC’s NBA coverage have stirred debate but the modern game is far more demanding than he realizes....
Why Sports Gambling Will Not Be the Downfall of Professional Sports
What if God texted you the NBA scores before Halloween’s tip-offs? This story breaks down why casinos—not cheaters—are the real protectors of the game....
Why Betting on an Oklahoma City Thunder Dynasty Is a Massive Mistake
Sportsbooks are offering +750 on the Thunder to three-peat, but with today’s NBA parity and the second apron rules, it’s a sucker bet. Here’s why....
Luka Doncic Steps Up, But Lakers Need LeBron James Back ASAP
LeBron James out with sciatica as the Los Angeles Lakers stumble in season opener. Can Luka Doncic carry the team until his return?...
LeBron James Trade Rumors Swirl as Lakers Fall Flat Without Him on Opening Night
LeBron James’ absence and body language spark trade speculation as the Los Angeles Lakers fall to the Golden State Warriors despite Luka Doncic’s 43-point performance....
Miami Heat's Terry Rozier Arrested by FBI Amid Sports Betting Probe
Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier was arrested by the FBI amid a federal sports betting investigation tied to prior NBA gambling activity....
New Era of Aggressive College Basketball Scheduling Is Here
College basketball’s November slate is stacked. Coaches like Nate Oats, Tommy Lloyd, and Mark Few are redefining non-conference scheduling with elite matchups....
NBA Free Agency Watch: Where the Last Remaining Players Could Sign Before Opening Night
NBA free agency update: Best potential landing spots for Kai Jones, Keon Johnson, and Alex Reese ahead of the 2025 season....
Russell Westbrook Signs with Kings: Sacramento’s Confusing Backcourt Plan Explained
Russell Westbrook signs with the Sacramento Kings. Here’s why the move raises questions about the team’s backcourt and direction....
Grizzlies' Ja Morant lashes out at coaching staff after loss
Memphis Grizzlles All-Star guard Ja Morant took aim at his own coaches when asked about his struggles during the team's 117-112 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night.,Morant went 3-for-14 from the floor -- and 0-for-6 from 3-point range -- en route to being limited to just eight points in t...
76ers rolling offensively; Nets still winless amid point-guard woes
Offensively, the Philadelphia 76ers are playing to prove losing 58 games last season was an aberration.,So far, the results have been good, though the Sixers are coming off their first loss of the season heading into their Sunday visit to the winless Brooklyn Nets.,Philadelphia won its first four ga...
Bucks G Kevin Porter Jr. out 4 weeks with knee injury
Milwaukee Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. will be sidelined for approximately four weeks with a meniscus injury in his right knee.,He sustained the injury while working out on the court Thursday and will require a minor orthopedic procedure, the team announced Friday night.,Porter, 25, hasn't played si...
Celtics' set to pit 3-point attack vs. Rockets' inside power
There will be a contrast in styles at the offensive end of the court when the Houston Rockets visit the Boston Celtics on Saturday night.,Boston, coming home from a 109-108 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday, lead the league in 3-point attempts with an average of 47.8 per game. The Rocket...
After disappointing loss, Warriors can't overlook short-handed Pacers
The Golden State Warriors hope to take better advantage of a short-handed opponent than they did in their previous game when they oppose the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night in Indianapolis.,Coming off an impressive home win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday, the Warriors opened a two-game Mi...
NBA roundup: Celtics end Sixers' unbeaten start
Jaylen Brown scored 32 points as the Boston Celtics slipped past host Philadelphia 109-108 on Friday, handing the 76ers their first loss of the season on the opening night of NBA Cup action.,Anfernee Simons added 19 points for Boston, while Derrick White and Payton Pritchard each chipped in with 15 ...
Clippers top Pelicans on Kawhi Leonard's last-second winner
Kawhi Leonard capped a 34-point performance with a tiebreaking 22-footer with four-tenths of a second left, James Harden recorded his third double-double of the season, and the Los Angeles Clippers opened their NBA Cup schedule with a 126-124 home win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night.,A...
Trail Blazers' furious last-minute comeback sinks Nuggets
Jerami Grant made two free throws with 1.4 seconds remaining and the Portland Trail Blazers rallied from a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit to record a 109-107 victory over the Denver Nuggets in NBA Cup play on Friday night.,Deni Avdija scored 23 points and Shaedon Sharpe added 19 for Portland, which...