Category: NBA Betting
Anthony Davis? Luka Doncic? Our predictions for NBA MVP, Rookie of the Year
We have a clean sweep for Luka Doncic for Rookie of the Year. Click here to read the full article…
‘He has a gravitational pull’: Why Joel Embiid’s brand is on the rise
Philly’s exuberant center, affectionately known as “The Great Emperor” in China, is out to disprove the notion that big men don’t sell. Click here to read the full article…
NBA Player Rankings: B/R’s Top 15 Power Forwards Entering 2018-19 Season
15. Nikola Mirotic, New Orleans Pelicans Age: 27 2017-18 Per-Game Stats: 15.6 points, 7.4 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 0.8 steals, 0.7 blocks Advanced Metrics: 18.7 player efficiency rating (PER), 19.28 total points added (TPA), 3.15 real plus-minus (RPM) Everything might depend on Nikola Mirotic’s facial Click here to read the full article…
Spurs lose starting PG Murray to right knee injury
Spurs starting point guard Dejounte Murray went down Sunday with a right knee injury. He’s expected to undergo an MRI on Monday, a source told ESPN’s Michael C. Wright. Click here to read the full article…
Sources: Wolves-Heat Butler trade falls apart
A possible trade of Jimmy Butler from the Timberwolves to the Heat fell apart at the 11th hour, sources told ESPN. Click here to read the full article…
Heat deal for Butler fizzled out at 11th hour
The Timberwolves almost traded Jimmy Butler to the Heat, but the deal fell apart close to the finish line. Click here to read the full article…
NBA Superlatives: Pelicans center Jahlil Okafor
The No. 3 overall pick of the 2015 NBA Draft, New Orleans center Jahlil Okafor enjoyed a smashing pro debut, averaging 17.5 points and 7.0 rebounds as a rookie with Philadelphia. Since then he’s battled adversity in the form of injuries and a reduced playing role, along with a trade to Brooklyn during Click here…
Game Preview: Pacers at Cavaliers (Preseason)
Matchup The Pacers’ four-game preseason road trip continues on Monday night, when Indiana travels to Cleveland for a rematch of last year’s first-round playoff series with the Cavaliers. Of course, so much has changed since the Cavs prevailed in that epic seven-game series a little over five Click here to read the full article…
NBA China CEO Derek Chang discusses value of NBA China Games, All-Star Game possibility, more
NBA China CEO Derek Chang discussed the NBA’s strategies for growth in China, the possibility of having an All-Star Game in the country, and more. By Noah Levick Click here to read the full article…
Houston Rockets star James Harden makes preseason revelation ahead of Spurs game
Houston Rockets star James Harden says his team-mates are desperate to get pre-season game time The 29-year-old will look to improve the Rockets 1-1 pre-season record when his side face off against the San Antonio Spurs in Texas on Sunday. Harden, who was the NBA MVP for 2018, believes minutes on the Click here to…
Celts’ Smart ejected after tiff with Cavs’ Smith
A scuffle broke out between the Celtics and Cavaliers on Saturday night, leading Boston’s Marcus Smart to shove Cleveland guard JR Smith and say afterward, “Whatever happens happens. JR knows where I’m at.” Click here to read the full article…
LeBron, Lonzo out Sat.; both ‘likely’ vs. Warriors
Lakers coach Luke Walton is resting LeBron James against the Clippers on Saturday night and wants to give Lonzo Ball additional rest before he makes his preseason debut. Walton said it’s “most likely” both play Wednesday against the Warriors. Click here to read the full article…