Author image

Joe Lyons

Sports Editor

About

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)

Laker flop Gabe Vincent hits back at critical fans on TikTok: “I play the right way”

Los Angeles Lakers flop Gabe Vincent hit back at critical fans on TikTok, claiming that he plays ‘the right way.’ Laker bust Gabe Vincent replies to haters on TikTok: “I play the right way.” Gabe Vincent hasn’t been doing a whole lot of talking on the court as of late, so the former Miami Heat […]

Joe Lyons  •  20 Nov 2024
Nets’ Ben Simmons records first double-digit scoring game since February

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons recorded his first double-digit scoring game in over nine months against the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday. Ben Simmons tallies ten points for the first time since February 10th It feels wrong to be writing this kind of stuff considering the player we thought Ben Simmons was a few years ago. […]

Joe Lyons  •  20 Nov 2024
Jayson Tatum stakes MVP claim with 33/12/7 as Celtics hand Cavs first defeat

It was Jayson Tatum’s night in Boston as the Celtics handed the Cleveland Cavaliers their first defeat of the season to stay alive in the NBA Cup. Tatum’s MVP odds shorten to +400 with 33/12/7 vs Cleveland Heading into Tuesday’s nationally televised showdown, the Cavs aimed to protect the second-best start in league history after […]

Joe Lyons  •  20 Nov 2024
Nets star Cam Thomas made available for trade as interest heats up across league

Brooklyn Nets star Cam Thomas has been made available for trade as one of the NBA’s most gifted scorers hits the market. There are expected to be plenty of potential for the fourth-year guard, who has taken another scoring leap by averaging close to 25 points per game this season. The 23-year-old youngster is shooting […]

Joe Lyons  •  19 Nov 2024
Joel Embiid names former teammate Jimmy Butler as NBA’s best player

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid named former teammate Jimmy Butler as the best player in the NBA following their loss to the Miami Heat on Monday. Joel Embiid Names Jimmy Butler the NBA’s “Best Player” Joel Embiid made just his third appearance of the season in the blowout defeat in Florida, recording 11 points, eight […]

Joe Lyons  •  19 Nov 2024
Celtics assign Kristaps Porzingis to G-League as he nears return from ankle surgery

Kristaps Porzingis was assigned to Boston’s G-League affiliate for practice as the Celtics center nears his return from injury. Porzingis has reached his ‘next phase of recovery’ according to the Celtics and he was one of two players alongside Xavier Tillman to be sent to Maine for practice on Monday. Both players returned to Boston […]

Joe Lyons  •  19 Nov 2024
Celtics vs Cavaliers Preview: Can Boston hand Cleveland a first defeat?

The Boston Celtics can hand the Cleveland Cavaliers their first loss of the season when the Eastern Conference’s best records meet in the NBA Cup on Tuesday. Through the first 15 games of the new season, the Cavaliers are undefeated – 15 straight victories, with wins over the Knicks, Lakers, Magic, Bucks, Warriors and 76ers. […]

Joe Lyons  •  19 Nov 2024
Portland’s Robert Williams impresses again with 14/8 on 100% shooting vs Hawks

Portland Trail Blazers big man Robert Williams III looked impressive once again in Sunday’s win over the Atlanta Hawks. In just 25 minutes off the bench, the center recorded 16 points, eight rebounds and two assists with a plus-minus of +20 in a four-point win for Portland. Earlier this month, Williams made his seasonal debut […]

Joe Lyons  •  18 Nov 2024
Hornets’ LaMelo Ball fined $100k for homophobic remark in postgame interview

Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball was slapped with a $100k fine following a homophobic remark in a postgame interview. The 23-year-old made an ‘offensive and derogatory’ comment following Charlotte’s 115-114 win at home over the Milwaukee Bucks. When speaking to Hornets sideline reporter Shannon Spake postgame, Ball was questioned on the team’s strategy to stop […]

Joe Lyons  •  18 Nov 2024
L2M report reveals Celtics’ Jayson Tatum traveled on game-winner vs Raptors

The NBA’s Last Two Minute Report from Saturday’s Celtics vs Raptors game revealed Jayson Tatum traveled on the game-winning buzzer beater. Boston sent Toronto back to Canada in style with a dramatic 126-123 overtime victory at TD Garden – but Tatum’s miracle shot has attracted controversy since the L2M report was published. The report detailed […]

Joe Lyons  •  18 Nov 2024