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Joe Lyons

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Joe Lyons is a sports writer and basketball expert for Basketball Insiders. Joe has a keen eye for the betting markets within the NBA and a great passion for the game of basketball. also been published by Nottingham Forest FC, working with the academy and senior teams to produce content on matchdays. He formerly covered the Premier League and EFL as an on-site reporter during the 2020/21 season for Prost International. He is an expert in a range of other sports including soccer, horse racing darts and American football. Joe specialises in long form SEO content alongside news, tips and betting.

Articles by Joe Lyons (144)

Jayson Tatum recalls smashing Michael Jordan’s wine glass at dinner

Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum has recalled meeting Michael Jordan for the first time in Paris when he accidentally broke the five-time MVP’s wine glass. Tatum, 24, was flown out to Paris in 2019 alongside the likes of Russell Westbrook, Chris Paul, and Carmelo Anthony after signing with Jordan Brand following a breakout rookie season […]

Joe Lyons  •  21 Sep 2022
ESPN release best 11-25 NBA player rankings for 2022-23 | Anthony Davis at 20

As ESPN continues to release their list of the top 100 players for the 2022-23 NBA season, talents like Kawhi Leonard and Karl-Anthony Towns headline the best 11-25. Outside of the top ten which we now know features (in no particular order): LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kevin Durant, Nikola Jokic, Stephen Curry, Luka Doncic, Joel […]

Joe Lyons  •  21 Sep 2022
Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards hit with $40,000 fine for homophobic remarks

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has been fined $40,000 by the NBA for using offensive and derogatory language on social media. In a now-deleted Instagram story, Edwards was caught using homophobic and offensive remarks towards the LGBT+ community and has since apologized for his actions on Twitter. “We are disappointed in the language and actions […]

Joe Lyons  •  21 Sep 2022
Celtics C Robert Williams to miss 4-6 weeks with left knee surgery

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams will miss 4-6 weeks with an arthroscopic procedure on his left knee, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Williams, 24, played an integral role in Boston’s first NBA finals appearance since 2010 earlier this year despite playing through pain after missing almost a month between March-April due to a torn meniscus. […]

Joe Lyons  •  21 Sep 2022
Celtics and Knicks interested in signing free agent Carmelo Anthony

Ten-time NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony is attracting interest from the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks as time runs out for ‘Melo’ to win his first NBA Championship, according to a report. The Celtics are looking for extra depth after new signing Danilo Gallinari suffered a meniscus tear during Italy’s FIBA World Cup qualifier against […]

Joe Lyons  •  31 Aug 2022
Boston Celtics targeting Blazers forward Justise Winslow with TPE

After completing deals to sign both Malcolm Brogdon and Danilo Gallinari this offseason, the Boston Celtics have their eye on another target – Portland Trail Blazers forward Justise Winslow, according to a report. According to Sean Deveney, Boston could target Justise Winslow with one of their trade exceptions this offseason. Brad Stevens has six TPEs […]

Joe Lyons  •  24 Aug 2022
Kevin Durant to stay with Brooklyn Nets and withdraws trade request

In a shocking turn of events, Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant will remain with the team for the foreseeable future after crunch talks with the front office and coaching staff in Los Angeles. Brooklyn Nets GM Sean Marks released a statement on Tuesday morning which confirmed Durant’s commitment to the franchise alongside owner Joe Tsai […]

Joe Lyons  •  23 Aug 2022
Sixers at Celtics and Lakers at Warriors on NBA opening night

The NBA’s opening night schedule has been revealed, with the Philadelphia 76ers at the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers at the Golden State Warriors, according to a report. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Joel Embiid and James Harden will make the trip to Boston to face Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown’s Celtics […]

Joe Lyons  •  16 Aug 2022
Celtics star Robert Williams untouchable in Kevin Durant trade talks

Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens is keeping Robert Williams off-limits in trade talks with the Brooklyn Nets for Kevin Durant, according to a report. According to Kurt Helin, the Celtics consider Robert Williams ‘unavailable’ in any trade talks regarding Kevin Durant with the Brooklyn Nets, amid reports owner GM Sean Marks is […]

Joe Lyons  •  11 Aug 2022
Lakers to run offense through Anthony Davis instead of LeBron James next season

Los Angeles Lakers are planning to run head coach Darvin Ham’s offense through Anthony Davis instead of LeBron James next season, according to a report from Chris Haynes. When Darvin Ham spoke to LeBron James about the scheme to run the team’s offensive possessions through big man Anthony Davis, James agreed according to the report. […]

Joe Lyons  •  10 Aug 2022