Five Players Relishing Their New Role

Not every player is ready to answer the call when opportunity knocks. With so many stars sidelined early in the season, several role players have stepped up in their absence. These five individuals stand out the most, providing their teams with solid production on a nightly basis.

Chad Smith  •  12 Nov 2021
Today’s NBA Parlay – first four Saturday evening games

On Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, the first four NBA games are the Hawks-Cavaliers, Heat-Pacers, Mavericks-Raptors and Pelicans-Timberwolves; today’s NBA parlay is available. Today’s projected winners for the first four Saturday games are Hawks, Pacers, Raptors and Timberwolves. BetOnline odds for these aforementioned regular season contests are shown below. Hawks vs. Cavaliers: odds, preview and free […]

James Foglio  •  23 Oct 2021
2021-22 Southwest Division Preview

Next up on Basketball Insiders’ divisional preview series, Tristan Tucker moves on to the Western Conference beginning with the Southwest Division. Will Jason Kidd be able to get the Mavericks over the hump? Which rookies will emerge?

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Jerry West cannot believe the Suns and Kings passed on Luka Doncic

In an interview with retired NFL players Terrell Owens and Matthew Hatchette, Jerry West revealed his thoughts on 18-year-old Kobe Bryant’s talent and work ethic. And, the retired 14-time NBA All-Star mentioned Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic. On “Getcha Popcorn Ready with T.O. and Hatch” show on fubo Sports Network, West believes Luka’s play […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
Five Burning Questions: Western Conference

Training camps are underway and the preseason is right around the corner. Chad Smith takes a look at five pivotal questions that will determine how the Western Conference shakes out this season.

Chad Smith  •  15 Oct 2021
Former professional gambler Haralabos Volugaris is fired by Mavericks

Haralabos Volugaris, known famously as Bob Volugaris, was fired by the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday. However, sources suggest that Bolugaris was not fired, but his contract expired and new president and general manager Nico Harrison never renewed it. However, it is unclear if Dallas intended to part ways with the Canadian. Either way, Harrison and […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
PrizePicks: Early NBA Player Picks – Fantasy Basketball

The 2021-22 NBA season begins on Oct. 19, 2021, so it’s now time for NBA PrizePicks. Leading into the next basketball season, all eyes are on Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić, who was last season’s MVP winner. With PrizePicks, there are two different games available. Fantasy Score is for betting on whether or not a […]

James Foglio  •  07 Aug 2024
2022 NBA points per game leader odds – Bradley Beal is the frontrunner

The 2021-22 NBA season begins on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. Preseason begins on October 3rd. According to oddsmakers via Bovada, Bradley Beal from the Washington Wizards is the favorite (+250) to lead the league in points per game in the upcoming season. Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks has the second-best odds (+400) of becoming […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
Five Players Poised For Bounce Back Seasons

The worst fear for a player is to have a disappointing season, individually. The good news is that the next season is an opportunity to bounce back. Chad Smith breaks down five players that are poised to return to form after a lackluster 2020-21 campaign.

Chad Smith  •  15 Oct 2021