#NBA Champion

When odds were first released on this prop, it was the Suns were the -200 chalk. Brooklyn was the second betting choice at+700. The Nets are aiming high in their demands for Durant. Too high for the tastes of potential deal partners, it would appear. Durant does bring a lot to the floor, after all. He's an NBA champion, former NBA Finals MVP,…

We went 2-1 on our NBA player prop picks on Wednesday, correctly calling big games from CJ McCollum and Harrison Barnes. Tonight, we're targeting an oft-injured superstar and a couple of role players that have stepped up their game of late while their teams deal with injuries of their own. Here's our three favorite bets make ahead of Friday's NBA…

LeBron James has been upgraded to available for Tuesday's game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Orlando Magic. On Tuesday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers are in Florida to take on the Orlando Magic. For the game, they will have their best player in the starting lineup, as LeBron James has been upgraded to available. Underdog NBA: "LeBron James…

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With just over four weeks until the NBA trade deadline, the Golden State Warriors have some big decisions to make in regards to their young core and their chances of winning another title. The 2022-23 NBA season has been very rocky for the defending NBA champion Golden State Warriors, but they have also had to face a ton of adversity in regards to…

Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry has been listed as questionable to make his return against the Phoenix Suns tonight after suffering a shoulder injury in December. Curry was forced to leave the Warriors' loss against the Indiana Pacers on December 14 after suffering a shoulder injury, putting a halt to what could've been a historic…

LeBron James and the LA Lakers have been trying to hold their season together since Anthony Davis went down with a right foot injury. The Lakers are currently 19-21 so far this season and are on a five-game win streak. One player rumored to be on the move for the Lakers almost all season is Patrick Beverley. LA have been rumored to want to swap…

The Orlando Magic (15-25) will take on the Sacramento Kings (20-18) on Monday at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento. The Kings are 11-9 at home, while the Magic are 5-13 on the road. Orlando is looking to build off its 115-101 win over the defending NBA champion Golden State Warriors, while the Kings are looking to snap a two-game losing streak after…

Michael Jordan had entered the dark side of the gambling world. This meant that he was indebted to many and in trouble. Well, at least this was the narrative created around his habit. But upon investigation, the league concluded that the issue never reached a level of crisis. On the other hand, Jordan always maintained that his gambling tendencies…

LeBron James has been upgraded to available for Saturday's game. On Saturday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers are in Sacramento face off with the Kings. For the game, they will have their best player in the starting lineup, as four-time NBA Champion LeBron James has been upgraded to available. Underdog NBA: "LeBron James (ankle) will play…

Jrue Holiday is on the injury report for Friday's game. On Friday evening, the Milwaukee Bucks are hosting the Charlotte Hornets in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. For the game, starting point guard Jrue Holiday is on the injury report with an illness, but he is listed as probable. Underdog NBA: "Jrue Holiday (illness) listed probable for Friday." The former…

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Unfinished business. That's the theme of the 2022-23 season for the Cavaliers. Fueled by an underdog, Cleveland-against-everybody mentality, the scrappy young group became the NBA's greatest surprise last season, rocketing up the Eastern Conference standings, doubling their win total from the previous season and advancing to the…

LeBron James sounds like a man pondering his future plans. The Lakers are an abysmal 14-21 and dropped a Wednesday game to the Heat 112-98. Once again, Los Angeles is having an incredibly disappointing season. Given the lack of success on the court, it sounds like LeBron might be nearing a point where he's okay with hanging up his shoes. Following…

In an elimination game that featured its fair share of runs, the Golden State Warriors closed out the Boston Celtics in six games to win their fourth NBA championship in six appearances. The Warriors opened this season tied for the third-shortest betting odds to win the title (+900), and while the champagne is still flowing after the win, the odds…

Tonight is the second of our five straight nights of CrunchTime. Gather'round your favorite app-supporting device - the best of the NBA, curated for you and yours, will soon arrive. Streaming at 8:30 ET on the NBA App, Jared Greenberg and 2016 NBA champion Channing Frye will take you around the league, offering a steady stream of eye-catching…

NBA fans will get to enjoy a reunion between some of the 2019 NBA Champion Toronto Raptors' team when the LA Clippers visit Toronto on Tuesday evening! Despite losing seven of their last 10 games, the Raptors rattled off back-to-back wins before the Christmas break. The LA Clippers have been on a positive run of form as well winning six of their…

LeBron James and Anthony Davis will be available in Monday's game between the Indiana Pacers and Los Angeles Lakers. On Monday night, the Los Angeles Lakers are hosting the Indiana Pacers, and they will have their two best players available for the contest. Anthony Davis and LeBron James have both been upgraded to available. Underdog NBA: "LeBron…

With 2023 on the horizon, this time of the year is often considered a time of celebration, of feasts, of merrily changing up expectations. In keeping with the festive spirit, we're bringing you five straight nights of CrunchTime, beginning Monday and running through Friday. Streaming at 8:30 p.m. ET on the NBA App, Jared Greenberg and 2016 NBA…

After missing the playoffs last year in a season many fans would like to forget, there was a cautious sense of optimism amongst Los Angeles Laker fans as the 2022-23 season opened in October. LeBron James, at 37 years old, was still a force, and after missing the final 47 games of last season, Anthony Davis was healthy. While the team couldn't find…

LeBron James is stuck with the LA Lakers as they try their best to become contenders without the right pieces in their team. ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins, James' former teammate, proposed Duncan Robinson as a Christmas gift to the forward. For Perkins, adding another shooter to the Lakers (13-18) could solve a few of their problems. It's quite…

NEW ORLEANS - It's a safe bet the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame's Class of 2023 will have a heavy Spurs presence after point guard Tony Parker and coach Gregg Popovich - yes, Popovich - were announced Wednesday as first-time nominees. In addition to Popovich and Parker, several other members of the Spurs family were included in the…

Tuesday's TNT doubleheader is less than 24 hours away, so make sure you've lined up your snacks and beverages, basketball fans. There are two exciting games on the docket, starting with the NBA champion Golden State Warriors (15-16) at the New York Knicks (17-13)-the Knicks on TNT for once!-and then the Memphis Grizzlies (19-10) will scuffle with…

A new week is here, bringing us another loaded slate of NBA action on Monday night. There are nine games tonight, each of which will have implications that can shake up the standings as teams battle to break apart from the pack. In the East, the Milwaukee Bucks lead the way at 21-8, following the Celtics' fall back to Earth. Only 6.5 games separate…

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Weeks after the Cleveland Cavaliers' season ended with back-to-back play-in tournament losses against Brooklyn and Atlanta, president of basketball operations Koby Altman stood inside Cleveland Clinic Courts and recapped the successful-yet-painful season. When asked specifically whether it was time to raise expectations on the…

The San Antonio Spurs visit the Golden State Warriors in a game that closes Monday's NBA program. The hosts will try to use Golden State's struggle to post a win and reach a.500 record. Also, beating the NBA champion is always good for the team's morale, so Gregg Popovich and his boys have a big motive to play well tonight. On the other end, the…

Sports Betting Dime provides exclusive sports betting content to MassLive.com, including real-time odds, picks, analysis and sportsbook offers to help sports fans get in on the action. Please wager responsibly. The West has not been won by the Boston Celtics. At best, the Celtics will be coming home from their four-game Western road trip as a break…

Tuesday's TNT doubleheader is less than 24 hours away. There are two excellent games on the docket with the NBA champion Golden State Warriors (14-13) taking on the Milwaukee Bucks (19-7), and then the red hot Boston Celtics (21-7) challenging the Los Angeles Lakers (11-15). These double-headers are always a star-studded affair, and tonight's no…

They compete in a small home market, are rarely featured on national TV, sit in the middle of the standings and don't have a player who's a household name. The Sacramento Kings are arguably the most anonymous franchise in the NBA - except to sports bettors. The PointsBet $500 NBA offer means you can be a king with the Kings. Sports bettors know the…

The Pacers take on the NBA Champion Golden State Warriors on Monday night. The Indiana Pacers will travel to the Bay and take on the defending NBA Champion Golden State Warriors tonight. The Warriors have been playing incredibly well of late while the Pacers have lost four out of five. Indiana is 12-11 and hoping to remain over.500 before returning…

The other player grabbed rebounds and fired precise passes into the "shooting pocket," where his teammate could catch the ball and instantly let fly. Curry didn't relax when it was his turn to rebound. He challenged himself. "Steph would always try to not let the ball hit the ground, either out of the net or chasing down a long rebound," said Steve…

It sure didn't look like a winning lineup, but maybe that was the point. If the bettor at Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland had picked basketball teams with less dismal prospects, he wouldn't have gotten such steep odds - about 141-to-1. But that's what enabled him to collect $714000 on a $5000 wager when his three "huge underdogs" pulled upsets - two…

I know, I know, it's conference championship weekend in college football and the NFL's Week 13 slate is insane, who cares about the NBA? But, maybe I'll need to make some NBA money to offset football losses. Or, glass-half-full, I can add to my NFL bankroll with NBA winnings. Either way, read below for analysis and best bets in the Rockets-Warriors…

The Milwaukee Bucks will head to the Barclays Center for a matchup against the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday. In the three games played between the two teams this season, the Bucks have managed to take two wins and will be hoping to grab another win to clinch the regular-season series. The Bucks come into this game following a stunning 118-116 win over…

The LA Lakers go on the road for their next four games, starting with a matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday at Target Center. This is the last game between the two teams in their season series with the Purple and Gold trailing 1-2. LeBron James and the Lakers are only 2-8 since the All-Star break. The two wins came at Crypto.com…

The Toronto Raptors are ready to cement themselves as viable contenders ahead of their playoff matchup against Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers. The Raptors won 48 games this season thanks to a crunching defense and some All-Star level performances from leaders like Fred VanVleet. As is the case for most No. 5 seeds heading into a…

The Los Angeles Lakers (2-6) host the Cleveland Cavaliers (7-1) in a cross-conference matchup on Sunday afternoon. Cleveland is hoping to extend its win streak to eight in a row. In their last matchup, the Cavaliers defeated the Detroit Pistons, 112-88. Los Angeles, meanwhile, lost to the Utah Jazz 130-116 on Friday night. Tip-off is scheduled for…

The New Orleans Pelicans visit the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night for a Western Conference battle at Crypto.com Arena. The Pelicans (24-36) have lost four of their last six games, but they're 7-0 against the spread in their last seven contests on the road. The Lakers (27-32), meanwhile, have lost four of their last five games, but Los Angeles…

The Phoenix Suns (61-14) and the Golden State Warriors (48-28) clash in a Western Conference showdown on Wednesday night. These teams are polar opposites right now, as Phoenix is on an eight-game win streak, meanwhile, Golden State has dropped three straight. Golden State won the first two regular-season matchups against Phoenix. Steph Curry (foot)…

With an exhilarating 13 games scheduled for Wednesday, some NBA fans are worried about missing out on the action. Well, fear no more. Starting at 8:30 p.m. ET, the fast-paced and action-packed show, "CrunchTime," will have you covered. Jared Greenberg and 2016 NBA champion Channing Frye will have you on the edge of your seat as they take you around…

The NBA's Saturday slate consists of five games including a nightcap between the San Antonio Spurs and Los Angeles Clippers. The pregame narrative: The Bol Bol coming out party has been a pleasure to witness and we're expecting him to keep dazzling tonight. We're also backing Jusuf Nurkic to thrive in the paint and fading a minute-restricted Kawhi…

It's been a complicated time for the Nets and their under-fire point guard, but it would appear that's about to come to an end as he's now set to make his return to the court after serving a five-game suspension. With a 7-9 record, the Brooklyn Nets will likely be happy about the news that Kyrie Irving is set to return to the floor on Sunday when…

In eight tries so far, the defending NBA champion Warriors have yet to win a road game in the 2022-23 season. But they'll have a golden opportunity to change that on Sunday in Houston. If you're looking to do some last-minute betting research for the Rockets-Warriors game, you're in luck! We'll give you the latest point spread, money line odds and…

After six seasons of wallowing in the pen of NBA mediocrity and indifference, the Chicago Bulls are on a stampede. Even with Wednesday night's loss to the Brooklyn Nets, the Bulls are still leading the Eastern Conference with a 27-12 record near the midpoint of the NBA season. That is heady stuff for a team that has not finished above.500 since…

The Phoenix Suns are interested in trading for Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes, Washington Wizards wing Kyle Kuzma, and Houston Rockets forward KJ Martin, according to sources. Per Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Atlanta Hawks have opened preliminary trade discussions for John Collins. But while Suns G.M. James Jones inquired about the…

NBA basketball is officially here! After four long, hoops-free months, we have finally arrived at the beginning of the 2022-23 season, and, boy, is the league starting things off with a bang. In one corner, we have one of the Eastern Conference's oldest rivalries: the defending Eastern Conference champion Boston Celtics and the trendy conference…

World Series Winner Now a Winner at Churchill Downs, Too (Alex Bregman, of the Houston Astros, gets a win at Churchill Downs / Coady Photography) From the Churchill Downs Media Team: Two-time World Series-winning third basemen Alex Bregman of the Houston Astros became a winning horse owner Wednesday at Churchill Downs when his family's 2-year-old…

The 2022-23 NBA season continues Thursday game slates include matchups between the Brooklyn Nets, led by Kevin Durant, vs. the Portland Trailblazers, led by Damian Lillard, and the Detroit Pistons, led by Cade Cunningham, vs. the Los Angeles Clippers, led by Paul George. Fans can watch every game in the 2022-23 NBA season using various streaming…

The Brooklyn Nets travel to TD Garden as they take on the Boston Celtics in the first round of the 2021-22 NBA Playoffs at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday. This is a rematch of the 2021 Eastern Conference Quarterfinals when the Nets took care of the Celtics in five games to move on to the semifinals. Brooklyn would go on to ultimately lose to the eventual 2021…

The first time the Golden State Warriors and Phoenix Suns matched up with one another earlier this season felt like a playoff, championship-like game and on Wednesday night in the desert, we should expect yet another high-level matchup. The defending NBA champion Warriors have not begun the 2022-23 season how they would have liked, as they are…

The Dallas Mavericks (48-29) and the Washington Wizards (33-43) clash in a cross-conference matchup on Friday evening. The Mavericks are looking to continue their stellar play, winning five of their last six games. Meanwhile, the Wizards have won two of their last three outings, outlasting the Orlando Magic on Wednesday. Kyle Kuzma (knee) will miss…