#Pat Riley

Jimmy Butler has turned himself into a foul-drawing machine, manufacturing offense with waning physical skills. With the Heat hosting an old rival in the Bucks, however, Jimmy Buckets will find points hard to come by. It's an ABC matinee between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Miami Heat on Saturday, January 14. These teams have built up plenty of bad…

There were high expectations for the Atlanta Hawks coming into the 2022-23 campaign after an Eastern Conference Finals appearance two seasons ago and notable roster additions this past offseason. However, the team has been mediocre so far and is nowhere near having championship contender status. On top of that, the Hawks were in the headlines for…

With the new year approaching, let's reflect and think about the things that made 2022 special. In sports, it's not just the amazing games and athletes that provide us daily entertainment and special moments to marvel at and celebrate. We also find exceptional storytelling in the books that will resonate far beyond their publication dates. As we…

DraftKings posted a prop bet on what team Donovan Mitchell will play his next regular season with the New York Knicks - heavily rumored to acquire Mitchell in a trade - installed as the betting favorite at -325 odds, followed by the Utah Jazz at+200, and Miami Heat at+350. Jazz team president Danny Ainge is willing to trade all of their veterans,…

The Warriors are in trouble, but perhaps not as much as the Jazz in the grand scheme of things. Get an update on news from around the NBA - both on and off the court - with our NBA notes from around this week's news. Welcome to another Finals edition of the NBA Betting Notebook. Today's NBA notes include the Boston Celtics bullying the diminutive…

Ime Udoka's time out wasn't a very long one, as he's back on the sidelines for the Nets. As the former COY favorite checks back into the mix, let's see where the Coach of the Year odds contenders sit after a few weeks of NBA action. NBA Coach of the Year rewards the bench boss who helps steer his team through adversity or exceeds expectations…

The Miami Heat have had one of the most impressive starts to the NBA playoffs. The top-seeded Heat won the first two games against the Atlanta Hawks in their Eastern Conference first-round series. With Game 3 set for Friday in Atlanta, the Heat have seen their chances of winning the title increase. According to the gambling website, BetOnline.ag,…

The Miami Heat and guard Tyler Herro have agreed to a four-year, $120 million contract extension. Per sources, this is a fully guaranteed deal. This multi-year contract also includes $10 million in incentives. Therefore, Herro can receive a maximum amount of $130 million. While the incentives are unknown, several NBA players receive bonuses for…

Byron Scott, a "Showtime Lakers" member, sees no reason why their legendary team could not beat Michael Jordan's dynastic'90s Chicago Bulls squad. In a hypothetical winner-take-all match, the three-time champion believes Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar will carry the Lakers to victory. On the "Off the Dribble" podcast, Scott explained why…

It's safe to say that we are deep in the dog days of the NBA offseason - except, this time, it's arrived before the transaction flurry really picked up steam. The NBA stratosphere has very patiently awaited the future destinations of Kevin Durant, Donovan Mitchell and Kyrie Irving prior to the 2022-23 season, whether it's with their current team or…