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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)

Rob Pelinka suggests Lakers are not done in the trade market after Hachimura deal

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka has hinted the team will make more trades before the February deadline after acquiring Rui Hachimura. On Monday, it was reported that the Lakers had agreed a trade with the Washington Wizards for unsettled forward Rui Hachimura in exchange for Kendrick Nunn and three second-round picks. In his […]

Joe Lyons  •  25 Jan 2023
Celtics’ Jayson Tatum says offseason surgery on injured wrist ‘possible’

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has said his left wrist may require surgery in the offseason as he continues to deal with lingering injuries. Speaking to the media at shootaround, Tatum said he wasn’t completely sure whether his wrist injury would require surgery but added it is definitely a possibility. “Maybe [it will require surgery]. […]

Joe Lyons  •  24 Jan 2023
Los Angeles Clippers not considering trading Kawhi Leonard

The Los Angeles Clippers are not considering trading star forward and two-time Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard who continues to regain his mojo following an ACL tear in 2021, according to a report. Leonard is posting solid numbers each night on his return from injury, averaging 20.5 points, 6.1 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game with […]

Joe Lyons  •  23 Jan 2023
When Will LeBron James Break The NBA All-Time Scoring Record?

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James is edging closer to becoming the NBA’s all-time scoring leader, now just 223 points away from Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Following the 38-year-old’s heroic performance against the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday with 37 points, James has extended his total tally to 38,164 and is creeping ever-closer to Abdul-Jabbar with 38,387. […]

Joe Lyons  •  23 Jan 2023
Damian Lillard and Patrick Beverley repeatedly clash during Lakers vs Trailblazers

Portland Trail Blazers All-Star Damian Lillard continuously clashed with Los Angeles Lakers guard Patrick Beverley on Sunday as the pair exchanged words in multiple heated altercations. Both sides played out an entertaining affair with the Lakers erasing a 25-point deficit and scoring 75 points in the second quarter, with LeBron James exploding for 37 points, […]

Joe Lyons  •  23 Jan 2023
5 Potential Trades That Could Happen Before The NBA Trade Deadline

Ahead of the NBA trade deadline on February 9, we’re taking a look through potential trades that could go through as teams finalise their rosters for the rest of the season. Last season’s trade deadline saw plenty of action with James Harden becoming a Philadelphia 76er in exchange for Ben Simmons and Seth Curry, as […]

Joe Lyons  •  23 Jan 2023
Jayson Tatum says Al Horford ‘looked 25’ in win vs Warriors

Jayson Tatum hailed veteran teammate Al Horford’s performance in Boston’s win over Golden State on Thursday, saying the 36-year-old ‘looked 25’. In the second NBA Finals rematch of the season after the Warriors won a blowout in December, the Celtics got their revenge in an overtime classic at TD Garden. Al Horford posted a double-double […]

Joe Lyons  •  20 Jan 2023
Top 10 NBA MVP Candidates

We have reached the halfway mark of the 2022-23 NBA season, with voting pools for each of the end of season awards beginning to take shape such as MVP. In 2022, Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic secured back-to-back MVP honours and etched his name into the history books as arguably the greatest offensive big man […]

Joe Lyons  •  12 Jan 2023
Top 10 NBA Most Improved Player Candidates

We have reached the halfway mark of the 2022-23 NBA season, with voting pools for each of the end of season awards beginning to take shape such as Most Improved Player. In 2022, Ja Morant won the Most Improved Player award by a landslide, beating out former San Antonio Spurs guard Dejounte Murray, Cleveland Cavaliers […]

Joe Lyons  •  12 Jan 2023
Top 10 NBA 6th Man Of The Year Candidates

We have reached the halfway mark of the 2022-23 NBA season, with voting pools for each of the end of season awards beginning to take shape such as 6th Man of the Year. In 2022, Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro took home the award after an impressive season averaging 20.7 points, 5.0 rebounds and 4.0 […]

Joe Lyons  •  11 Jan 2023