In the wake of recent betting scandals involving players, the NBA and its major sportsbook partners are redefining the rules of engagement – both on and off the court. According to ESPN, the league, alongside operators like FanDuel and DraftKings, is reassessing which types of bets are most vulnerable to manipulation and how much players…
It looked like the perfect setup for the Golden State Warriors. With Giannis Antetokounmpo sidelined by a mysterious injury, the path to victory seemed wide open – or so it appeared. Stephen Curry scored 27 points on 8-for-19 shooting (4-of-10 from deep), but the Milwaukee Bucks, led by an unexpected hero in Ryan Rollins with…
The Milwaukee Bucks showed they can win even without their leader. In last night’s NBA game, the Wisconsin team beat the Golden State Warriors 120–110 despite the absence of MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, sidelined by discomfort in his left knee. Antetokounmpo had been listed as probable on the injury report, but after pregame warmups, the medical…
Austin Reaves scored 28 points and hit a buzzer-beater to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 116-115 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Colin Cowherd discusses Reaves’ development, and if he, LeBron James, and Luka Doncic can win a title.
Mark Walter is the majority owner of the Los Angeles Lakers after the NBA Board of Governors approved his purchase of a controlling stake from the Buss family. The Lakers and the league confirmed the next step Thursday in a transaction that is expected to close shortly. The sale of the NBA’s most valuable franchise…
Giannis Antetokounmpo and his “five steps” against the Knicks – we all saw it: he appeared to stroll casually before scoring, after a questionable (but legal) start. A no-call that infuriated everyone – both those in the arena and those watching NBA highlights on social media. Counting them, Giannis takes five steps before the shot….
It was a bittersweet night for the Dallas Mavericks, who defeated the Indiana Pacers 107–105 but had to deal with yet another physical setback for Anthony Davis. The Californian big man exited the game in the first quarter after sustaining an injury to the lower part of his left leg, as officially reported by the…
There was real fear in Atlanta for Young, but the worst-case scenario now seems off the table. During the 117–112 win over the Brooklyn Nets, Trae Young suffered a sprain to his right knee and left the court in the second quarter. Coach Quin Snyder helped calm things down: The most important thing is that…
Five games, five wins – and one small mystery surrounding the reigning champions: what happened to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s free throws? After attempting 26 free throws against Indiana, SGA’s trips to the line suddenly vanished – just two per game over the next three outings, including last night’s 31-point performance in OKC’s 107-101 comeback win over…
Bam Adebayo is proud of the evolution of the “new” Heat’s playing style. After scoring 144 points against the Grizzlies and defeating the Knicks 115–107, they dropped another 146 points on the unfortunate Hornets. Even though only four games have been played so far, the shift in philosophy introduced by Spoelstra hasn’t gone unnoticed: more…
