Dame, It’s Time: Portland Must Part Ways With Lillard

The outlook in Portland is looking less sunny each day, and with the team firing Neil Olshey on Friday, the writing is on the wall. Damian Lillard has been incredibly loyal throughout his career but it is time for a change.

Chad Smith  •  09 Dec 2021
Houston, You Have A Problem

The Houston Rockets have the third-worst record in the league, but that is not necessarily the fault of Stephen Silas or John Wall. The organization needs to look in the mirror instead of blaming others.

Chad Smith  •  02 Dec 2021
Suns and Warriors Battle For League Supremacy

The Suns and Warriors are on a different level than the other 28 teams in the league. Both have their sights set on a return to the Finals as they square off two times this week. Chad Smith looks at the many similarities between these two elite teams.

Chad Smith  •  07 Aug 2024
Biggest Turkeys In The NBA

From Miles Bridges and Anthony Edwards to the Wizards and the Cavaliers, there have been many pleasant surprises around the league. As we celebrate Thanksgiving, Basketball Insiders takes a look at those on the flip side of the coin. Here are the biggest turkeys in the NBA so far this season.

Chad Smith  •  07 Aug 2024
LeBron James receives one-game suspension for elbowing Isaiah Stewart

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has received a one-game suspension for elbowing Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart in the face during Sunday’s game. With the Lakers trailing 78-66 in the third quarter, James appears to elbow Stewart in the face after Pistons forward Jerami Grant made his second free throw. Then, the twenty-year-old confronted […]

James Foglio  •  22 Nov 2021
Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Clippers Preview, Prediction, and Picks

The Dallas Mavericks travel to the Staples Center in sunny California for a road matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday afternoon. The Mavericks (9-6) are off to a promising start but fell to the Phoenix Suns 102-94 Friday night. The Clippers (9-7) are fifth in the Western Conference through 16 games and have […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  07 Aug 2024
Dejounte Murray Blossoming Into All-Star

The Spurs are not winning many games but Dejounte Murray is quietly having a career year. While Luka Doncic and Jalen Green might have the spotlight, there is another special guard in Texas that deserves some recognition.

Chad Smith  •  07 Aug 2024
NBA Picks and Parlays

On Saturday, November 20, 2021, there are nine NBA games on the schedule; free NBA picks and parlays are featured in this article for the 2021-22 season. Our experts at Basketball Insiders have picked the top winners for Saturday’s slate of games. For a three-team or four-team mega parlay, perfection is imperative. BetUS odds are […]

James Foglio  •  07 Aug 2024
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Boston Celtics Preview, Prediction, and Picks

The Oklahoma City Thunder travel to the TD Garden for an inter-conference showdown with the Boston Celtics on Saturday night. The Thunder (6-9) are in the midst of a long rebuild but are playing inspired basketball through 15 games. The Celtics (8-8) are on the second of a back-to-back and will look to climb over […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  12 Jan 2022