It had to be the response game – and it was. After two quiet performances and criticism coming from every direction, James Harden showed his experience, composure, and the offensive arsenal that made him one of the hardest players to guard for years in the NBA. In the most delicate stretch of the game, the…
Friday night in Minneapolis, Victor Wembanyama did something that goes beyond simply “playing great basketball”. The Spurs beat the Timberwolves 115-108 to take a 2-1 lead in their second-round playoff series, and he finished with 39 points, 15 rebounds and 5 blocks. But the numbers alone do not tell the whole story. That was only…
When making futures bets, it pays to have patience. An outcome could be weeks or months away. But it can also pay to know when to say when. A FanDuel Sportsbook customer believes that point has arrived for the Lakers and got a five-figure payday for bailing out early. More on that wager and other…
The NBA Playoffs are heating up, and with a full weekend of action ahead, let’s take a look at the upcoming games and ongoing series to find some best bets. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read…
In the world of sports agents, the same unwritten rules apply as in any other power structure: alliances matter, enemies come at a cost, and the name attached to you can open every door – or shut them all. Rich Paul knows that well. Founder and CEO of Klutch Sports, and one of the most…
Draymond Green sees it this way: some fan bases live basketball with passion, and then there are New York Knicks fans, who treat every win like the final chapter of a story they’ve been waiting 30 years to read. With four rings on his hand and his usual sharp tongue, the Warriors forward decided it…
The San Antonio Spurs took Game 2 against the Minnesota Timberwolves and tied the series at 1-1. Now the matchup heads to Minneapolis, where the next two games will be played. Anthony Edwards returned in Game 1 after missing time with the injury he suffered in the series against the Denver Nuggets. But his Game…
The Lakers are down 2-0 in their Western Conference semifinal series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, and beyond the scoreboard, frustration and tension are starting to build in Los Angeles. The 125-107 loss in Game 2 left plenty of fallout, especially regarding the officiating. One of the most upset players afterward was Austin Reaves, who…
The Detroit Pistons keep winning. After a 107-97 Game 2 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers, J.B. Bickerstaff’s team now holds a 2-0 lead in the series, extending its postseason winning streak to five straight games – something Detroit hadn’t done since 2008. Even with the team rolling, Cade Cunningham wants no part of any talk…
The Thunder keep sending a loud message to the rest of the NBA. In Game 2 against the Los Angeles Lakers, Oklahoma City once again showed it has multiple answers – and, above all, a team capable of responding even in difficult moments. After trailing by one at halftime and with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander forced to…
