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Luka Doncic is the face of the Los Angeles Lakers. In his first full season with the franchise, the Slovenian star has immediately embraced the role of offensive leader. The issue for the Lakers – and for their star – lies on the defensive end, a well-known topic around the NBA. Doncic’s struggles in his…

The night of Cooper Flagg’s best scoring performance of his career does not end with a win for Dallas. The Mavericks are edged out by the Charlotte Hornets, 123-121, after a game that stayed tight until the final possession, with the former Duke rookie simply unstoppable. Flagg finishes with 49 points, a new NBA career…

The Greek Freak could soon be on an odyssey out of Milwaukee.  And if Giannis Antetokounmpo does end up walking away from the Bucks, his exit would cause a seismic ripple effect in the NBA.  Where could the superstar land next? Here are the latest odds at FanDuel Sportsbook as of Jan. 29. This page…

In his 23rd season, LeBron James is showing no real signs of slowing down.  Perhaps, he’s slower than yesteryear’s James, but he’s arguably still competing at an All-Star level — albeit as a (possible) reserve. James’ Lakers are 28-17 straight up (SU) and 25-20 against the spread (ATS). And the veteran superstar is contributing 22.4…

The New York Knicks are entering one of the most defining off-seasons in recent franchise history. After winning a playoff series and coming within striking distance of the NBA Finals, the organization now finds itself at a critical junction. The foundation is strong, expectations are high, and for the first time in years, the future…

The Charlotte Hornets blow out the Philadelphia 76ers and take away encouraging signs from the pairing of LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller. The two continue to grow together, and when both are healthy, Charlotte clearly becomes a more competitive team. Ball, now in his sixth NBA season, logged just 20 minutes but made his impact…

The future of Giannis Antetokounmpo in Milwaukee has never been more uncertain. Trade rumors that have circulated for months have gained new momentum following comments from some of the NBA’s most authoritative insiders, who are openly questioning whether the two-time MVP will ever suit up again for the Milwaukee Bucks. According to ESPN’s Marc Spears,…

We traveled through Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and San Francisco, asking 25 Uber drivers a single question: who do they see in the next NBA Finals? The answer, somewhat surprisingly but not entirely, was nearly unanimous: Oklahoma City Thunder. The drivers didn’t just cite the talent and energy the team has shown in the first…

Luka Doncic walks off the United Center floor with the smile of someone who knows he made the difference. The Los Angeles Lakers’ 129-118 win over the Chicago Bulls clearly bears his signature – not only because of the numbers he put up, but also for the attitude he showed throughout all 38 minutes on…