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The Utah Jazz were hesitant to find a trade partner for guard Jordan Clarkson. As it turns out, Jazz executive Danny Ainge wants to retain the NBA veteran — at least for now. Rumors suggested that Clarkson would get traded to the Los Angeles Lakers for Russell Westbrook. ESPN NBA Insider Zach Lowe believes the […]
Dennis Smith Jr. contemplated the NFL before signing with the Charlotte Hornets in September. In late February, the 24-year-old was waived by the Portland Trail Blazers. Upon further review of some NBA betting sites, the Hornets have the 21st-best odds to win the championship this season. Although, a few sportsbooks are expecting Charlotte to return […]
Damian Lillard is not worried after exiting the Portland Trail Blazers’ 119-98 loss against the Miami Heat on Wednesday night due to a right calf strain. With five minutes remaining of the third quarter, Lillard left the court limping towards the locker room. The six-time All-Star would not return. He ended his night with 22 […]
Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan is 24 points shy of becoming the seventh active NBA player to score 20,000 career points. The five-time All-Star will also become the 50th player in league history to reach this milestone. According to multiple NBA betting sites, the Bulls possess the 18th-best odds to win the championship in 2023. […]
Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams has been issued a one-game suspension by the league for “recklessly making contact with and directing inappropriate language toward a game official” during Monday’s loss to the Chicago Bulls. According to ESPN NBA Insider Bobby Marks, Williams’ suspension will cost the forward $29,698. Plus, the Celtics will receive a tax […]
Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons missed the entire 2021-22 season due to a contract dispute, back injury, and mental health issues. In February, the Philadelphia 76ers traded the guard to the Nets. Now, the three-time All-Star wants to avoid falling into a slump this season. On maintaining consistency, Simmons explained his situation to reporters after […]
On Wednesday, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland was seen back on the court practicing with the team. He is now wearing protective goggles. Last Wednesday, in the Cavaliers’ 108-105 loss against the Toronto Raptors, Garland suffered a laceration on the inside of his left eyelid after Gary Trent Jr. poked him in the eye. Based […]
The Washington Wizards are scheduled to honor retired stars Gilbert Arenas, Antawn Jamison, and Caron Butler on Nov. 18 at Capital One Arena against the Miami Heat. This ceremony is part of the team’s 25th anniversary of their rebrand. Arenas played 11 years in the league. He was selected 31st overall by the Golden State […]
On Tuesday night, Klay Thompson was ejected for the first time of his NBA career after a chest bump with Devin Booker during the third quarter of the Golden State Warriors’ 134-105 loss to the Phoenix Suns. Prior to both players receiving double technicals, Booker heard Thompson yelling “four rings” multiple times. While he exited […]
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson re-signed with the team on a four-year, $60 million contract in July. On Tuesday, following the Knicks’ 115-102 win over the Orlando Magic, the 24-year-old explained his goal. “Most people yell out, ‘When you get paid, you don’t want to work no more.’ That’s the opposite of me. Even […]
