Pauly McGuire

Pauly McGuire

Sports Writer  |  DENVER, CO

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Pauly McGuire is a Colorado-based sports writer, novelist, and jaded fan of the New York Knicks, Jets, Yankees, and Rangers. Pauly covers the NBA and NFL for OG, but he also specializes in events such as March Madness, the Iditarod, Tour de France, marble racing, and the Oscars. For nearly a decade, he covered the international poker circuit. His critically acclaimed 2010 book Lost Vegas chronicled working at the WSOP -- writing for Tao of Poker, Fox Sports, and Bluff Magazine -- during the wildest days of the poker boom. His most recent novels Guard This (2021) and Fried Peaches (2018) are currently available on Amazon.

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Ricky Rubio and new head coach Chris Finch have a quick on-court discussion during the T-Wolves’ recent losing streak. (Image: Dave Algonquin/Getty)

Keep Fading the Minnesota Timberwolves and Houston Rockets?

The Minnesota Timberwolves and the Houston Rockets each have one last chance to end a losing streak before the NBA All-Star Break. The Timberwolves, the worst team in the NBA, are riding a nine-game losing streak. The Rockets, the second-worst team in the Western Conference, saw their skid reach 12 […]

Rudy Gobert, the favorite to win the NBA DPOY, pulls down a rebound for the Utah Jazz against the LA Clippers. (Image: Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP)

NBA DPOY Betting: Rudy Gobert, Myles Turner, or Ben Simmons

Who’s the best defender in the NBA this season? With Anthony Davis sidelined due to a calf strain, Rudy Gobert (Utah Jazz) is the favorite to win the DPOY at -200 odds. Myles Turner (Indiana Pacers) and Ben Simmons (Philadelphia 76ers) are also among the top betting favorites to win […]

Bradley Beal and Russell Westbrook discusses defense during a recent winning streak by the Washington Wizards. (Image: Lane Pryce/Getty)

Are the Washington Wizards Really Making a Legit Playoff Run?

If you’re looking for an undervalued asset to invest in, keep an eye on the Washington Wizards. Yes, the Wizards at 13-19. The Wiz recently climbed out of the Eastern Conference basement, and they’re heading into the second half of the season with a chance to compete for a playoff […]

Kyle Lowry was a vital part of the Toronto Raptors when they won the championship in 2019, but his future with the Raptors is a question mark. (Image: Chris O'Meara/AP)

NBA Rumors: Toronto Raptors to Trade Kyle Lowry to Philly 76ers?

In the latest batch of NBA trade rumors, the Toronto Raptors could trade veteran guard and six-time All-Star Kyle Lowry before the deadline. Teams interested in a Lowry trade include the Philadelphia 76ers, Miami Heat, and LA Clippers, but all signs indicate that the Raptors won’t be quick to get […]

Defensive end JJ Watt, seen here in a game for the Houston Texans against the Kansas City Chiefs, will play with the Arizona Cardinals next season. (Image: Getty)

JJ Watt Signs $31 Million Deal with Arizona Cardinals

No one saw that coming! JJ Watt, the three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, broke the news himself about signing a two-year deal with the Arizona Cardinals. The Cardinals were definitely a curveball, considering both of his younger brothers played for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the Cards weren’t on […]

Will Drew Lock retain his job as starting quarterback of the Denver Broncos, or will someone else lead the Broncos into battle in 2021? (Image: Isaiah J. Downing/USA Today Sports)

Prop Bet: Who’s the Starting QB for the Denver Broncos in 2021?

If you can read John Elway’s mind, then we have a quarterback prop bet for you. The SuperBook Colorado posted a prop bet, and it looks like last season’s starter Drew Lock, or a soon-to-be drafted rookie, are the favorites to start at QB for the 2021 Denver Broncos. Elway, […]

Kyrie Irving (right) hugs teammate James Harden after the Brooklyn Nets defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder in Oklahoma City. (Image: Alonzo Adams/USA Today Sports)

Hot Teams: Brooklyn Nets Win 8 Straight, Now 15-5 Since Harden Trade

The Brooklyn Nets are the hottest team in the NBA right now while riding an eight-game winning streak. The Nets are 15-5 since acquiring James Harden in a blockbuster trade. The surging Nets moved into the #2 seed in the Eastern Conference playoff standings. They are only a half-game behind […]

Kristaps Porzingis of the Dallas Mavericks has been the subject of the latest batch of NBA trade rumors that include the Mavs shopping the Unicorn to the highest bidder. (Image: Porter Lambert/Getty)

Unicorn Dunzo? Mark Cuban Denies the Mavs Shopping Kristaps Porzingis

If you listen to the gossip mill, the Unicorn might not be in Dallas for much longer. The Dallas Mavericks could trade big man Kristaps Porzingis, despite team owner Mark Cuban vehemently denying that the Mavs aren’t shopping the 7-foot-3 center from Latvia known as the Unicorn. If the Mavs […]

Houston Rockets power forward PJ Tucker, seen here guarding Anthony Davis from the LA Lakers, could join the Lakers in an trade. (Image: Gary A. Vasquez/USA Today Sports)

NBA Trade Rumors: LA Lakers Eying Mo Bomba and PJ Tucker

There’s no shortage of gossip in Hollywood, and everyone in SoCal is talking about the impending trade, or trades, that the Los Angeles Lakers will pull before the All-Star break. The Lakers have interest in acquiring center Mo Bomba from the Orlando Magic, or power forward PJ Tucker from the […]

A Carolina Panthers defender pursues quarterback DeShaun Watson of the Houston Texans. (Image: Bob Levey/Getty)

Carolina Panthers Now in the Deshaun Watson Sweepstakes

Deshaun Watson, the disgruntled quarterback from the Houston Texans who demanded the dysfunctional franchise trade him, recently added the Carolina Panthers as a potential destination for next season, joining the New York Jets and Miami Dolphins. The Houston Texans’ new general manager, Nick Caserio, stated numerous times that they want […]