As we know, in response to the NBA betting scandal and the need to protect partnerships with sportsbooks, the league is considering regulatory changes aimed – among other things – at discouraging so-called tanking. Tanking is the practice by which teams with no immediate ambitions intentionally lose games to secure better Draft positioning, thereby increasing…
With their 20th win in 30 games against the Sacramento Kings, the Los Angeles Lakers are on track to close out the calendar year in fourth place in the Western Conference and first in the Pacific Division. On paper, that looks like a solid résumé. But if the stated goal is to compete for an…
Toronto enjoyed an unforgettable night thanks to Scottie Barnes. In the win over the Golden State Warriors, the young star posted 23 points, 25 rebounds, and 10 assists, recording the seventh triple-double of his career and his first of the season. Those 25 rebounds tied the franchise record, matching the mark set by Bismack Biyombo…
Tough blow for the Atlanta Hawks, who will face the Oklahoma City Thunder without Jalen Johnson. The team announced the forward’s absence due to illness, a significant loss given his importance within Atlanta’s system. Johnson has been the Hawks’ best player so far, averaging 23.7 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 8.4 assists – numbers that clearly…
Kawhi Leonard’s 55-point outburst proved decisive for the Pistons. The Clippers took care of business at home with a 112-99 win, extending their winning streak to four games, while Detroit suffered its second consecutive loss. Cade Cunningham (27 points, 9 assists) is not overly concerned about the back-to-back defeats against the Jazz and Clippers. He…
How would you describe a player averaging 34.1 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 8.8 assists per game in the regular season? Maybe one of the greatest players of all time? A top-5 player in NBA history? Someone who already owns three or four MVPs and is guaranteed to win another one in June? No… every single…
On a night destined to be etched into the NBA archives, Kawhi Leonard delivered the best scoring performance of his career, leading the Los Angeles Clippers to a 112-99 win over the Detroit Pistons. The 55 points he put up were not just a career high – they represented a statistical feat that is virtually…
The Los Angeles Lakers bounced back in convincing fashion against the Sacramento Kings, cruising to a 125-101 victory at Crypto.com Arena. The game was never truly in doubt, built from the opening half thanks to the overwhelming offensive force of Luka Doncic and the ageless reliability of LeBron James. The standout performer was the former…
Longtime Michigan State coach Tom Izzo isn’t mincing words when it comes to the recent surge of former NBA G League players and international pros getting the green light to play college basketball around the country. On Christmas Eve, Baylor received a commitment from James Nnaji, the 31st overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft….
Milwaukee is getting ready to welcome Giannis Antetokounmpo back. According to sources within the franchise, the Greek star is strongly leaning toward returning Saturday night against the Chicago Bulls, following an eight-game absence due to a right calf issue. The injury occurred on December 3, in the opening minutes of the game against the Detroit…
