Basketball

Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic, seen here defending Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid, is one of the odds favorites to win the NBA MVP this season. (Image: Matthew Stockman/Getty)

2021 NBA MVP Odds: Joel Embiid New Betting Favorite

Heading into the All-Star Break, Joel Embiid is the new betting favorite to win the 2021 NBA MVP at +200 odds, slightly ahead of LeBron James. Luka Doncic, the preseason consensus favorite to win MVP, saw his MVP odds slip to +1200. The Greek Freak won the MVP the last […]

The court for the 2021 All-Star Game at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta will honor HBCU. (Image: 11Alive)

2021 NBA All-Star Game Rosters for Team LeBron and Team Durant

Kevin Durant (Brooklyn Nets) and LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers) received the most public votes in the 2021 NBA All-Star Game. LeBron and Durant are the captains of the NBA All-Star Game, and responsible for selecting sides for Team LeBron and Team Durant, with 12 players on each roster. LeBron […]

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 […]

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 […]