#Shams Charania

After Kevin Durant went down with an injury against the Miami Heat, questions have been asked about how they'll handle their loss. The Brooklyn Nets forward contributed significantly to the team, especially in scoring, but they look more poised to handle their situation much better this time around. ESPN's Nick Friedell broke down the details of…

The Memphis Grizzlies are a top two team in the Western Conference with a 23-13 record. Ja Morant and the Grizzlies are just one game behind the Denver Nuggets in the standings. They've gone 6-4 in their last ten and are on a three-game win streak. Memphis has been drafting well in the past and have a lot of young talent on their roster. However,…

The Los Angeles Lakers are nearing a coaching hire after firing Frank Vogel shortly after the regular season, and each of the three candidates represent a different path philosophically for the Lakers. Per Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Lakers have three finalists in Terry Stotts, Darvin Ham and Kenny Atkinson. The next step will be in-person…

It's been a brutal season so far for the Charlotte Hornets. They are second to last in the Eastern Conference at 10-28 and are 3-7 in their last ten games. Injuries have are an enormous reason why the Hornets are struggling this season. Charlotte has had some of their best players miss a number of games already this season and they got some even…

The brilliance of Luka Dončić should no longer be surprising at this point, but every now and then, he somehow manages to put on a magical performance that surpasses his previous feats. Dončić made history on Tuesday night, setting a Dallas Mavericks franchise record with 60 points while adding a career-high 21 rebounds and 10 assists to lead the…

The Kings are playing for the first time since Friday, when they fell 125-111 to the visiting Washington Wizards. Even with the loss to one of the NBA's worst teams, the Kings are still in the top six in the Western Conference standings over a third of the way through the season. What bets should you make on tonight's matchup in California's…

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Sports gambling, in many ways, has been a lifeboat for the sports media industry. From online to radio to TV to inside arenas and stadiums, it has been nearly impossible for fans to avoid exposure to sports betting advertisements or promotions - even for an hour or two - for a couple of years now. In this week's newsletter, we will evaluate the…

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…

What should be one of the better first-round playoff series is being hampered by an MVP-caliber absence in Game 1. Can Utah take advantage of the Luka-less Mavs and steal a game on the road? Keep reading our NBA betting picks and predictions to find out. The long-awaited NBA playoffs tip-off on Saturday, April 15th and we have your essential NBA…

The NBA offseason has been fairly quiet over the past couple of weeks, but leave it to Kevin Durant to shake things up again. There's still a good deal of uncertainty surrounding what team he'll suit up for next season after he requested a trade from the Nets around a month ago, and a recent Adrian Wojnarowski report has caused the Celtics to jump…

Right as one season ends, a new one begins. A week after the 2022 NBA Finals ended, the 2022 NBA Draft will take place on Thursday night. The Orlando Magic won the Draft Lottery in May and will hold the top pick in Thursday's draft while the Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rockets hold the No. 2 and 3 picks, respectively. The Sacramento Kings…

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (low back tightness) is questionable for Monday night's road game against the Memphis Grizzlies. The two-time All-Star has missed only two games so far this season. Other players listed on Atlanta's injury report include Clint Capela (left Achilles soreness), Bogdan Bogdanovic (right knee injury management), John…

The Hawks needed an A.J. Griffin buzzer-beater in overtime to escape with a 123-122 win over the Bulls on Sunday night. Atlanta snapped a three-game losing streak, but any celebrations will be short-lived as the Hawks meet the Grizzlies on Monday night, and we have Hawks vs. Grizzlies predictions This will be the second game in consecutive nights…

For better or worse, we are in a massive period of change in the American sports world. The rollout of legal and licensed online sportsbooks on a state-by-state basis since the Supreme Court lifted the federal ban in 2018 has led to an explosion in the online betting industry. According to a recent survey from SportsbooksOnline.com, more Americans…

The Philadelphia 76ers will take on the Memphis Grizzlies while they complete their three-game on-the-road stretch on Friday night in Tennessee. The Sixers are currently 12-10 for the season and sit in fifth spot in the Eastern Conference, whereas Memphis is 12-9 for the season and sits in fourth spot in the Western Conference. They lost to the…

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…

The New Orleans Pelicans (34-44) take on the Sacramento Kings (29-50) at Golden 1 Center. Game Time: 10:00PM EDT/7:00PM PDT on Tuesday, April 5th TV: NBCS-CA Betting Odds: NBA Odds Live Stream: Watch the game online with fuboTV (free trial) NBC Sports. Non-local viewers watch the live stream on NBA League Pass. You can also follow the game live on…

Since LeBron James will miss the next two games due to injuries, the Los Angeles Lakers are hosting workouts for nine-year NBA veteran guard Tony Snell and second-year guard Joe Wieskamp. "The Lakers held free-agent workouts with Joe Wieskamp and Tony Snell," said Shams Charania of The Athletic. "Wieskamp was waived by the San Antonio Spurs out of…

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has been diagnosed with a left adductor strain, according to an MRI on Thursday. James is listed as doubtful for Friday's matchup against the Sacramento Kings. Per Shams Charania of The Athletic, the 18-time All-Star will likely miss games versus the Kings on Friday and Brooklyn Nets on Sunday. This will…

Shams Charania, speaking to FanDuel TV on Wednesday, dropped an interesting nugget of intel information related to the Knicks and their current franchise-building approach. According to Charania, the Knicks were "literally one first-round pick away" or "a Quentin Grimes away" from getting a deal done for Donovan Mitchell. "Doesn't happen", he…

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 Los Angeles Lakers are off to one of their worst starts in franchise history, and the front office remains unwilling to trade either of their first-round draft picks (2027, 2029). Per Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Lakers are aiming to reserve their first-round picks for the rest of the decade, regardless of whether or not the team…

Let me let you in behind the scenes here at SLC Dunk. A lot of us were fully on board with #TankNote and the Utah Jazz going for a high lottery pick with what is looking like an absolutely stacked draft class. It's not just Victor Wembanyama (and I'm very proud to say I spelled that right first try). Guys like Scoot Henderson and the Thompson twins…

Grant Williams has said it from the beginning. He wants to remain with the Boston Celtics. Williams and the team failed to come to an agreement on an extension before the season, and his future in Boston is in question. Williams never gave in during negotiations, knowing his value to the team is much more than filling a stat sheet. He bet on…

The Boston Celtics are looking to get back in the win column Friday night at TD Garden when they take on the Chicago Bulls. Boston enters the home clash losers of three of its last four games, including two overtime affairs against the Cleveland Cavaliers and a disappointing 18-point loss to these very same Bulls. In their last meeting on Oct. 24,…

With less than 48 hours remaining before the 2022 NBA Draft, the landing spot of the top three prospects is generally deemed a conclusion. The Orlando Magic and Jabari Smith chatter has been too loud, for too long, so it's probably safe to conclude that he will be taking up residency in Orange County. The noise surrounding the Oklahoma City…

Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams was disappointed that he was unable to negotiate a new deal with his team. During an interview with Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, Williams discussed his contract negotiations. Some NBA betting sites are giving the Celtics the second-best odds to win the championship in 2023. Though, a few…

Well now, things are much better for your hometown Philadelphia 76ers after a three-game win streak. At a more respectable 4-4, Tyrese Maxey has launched Philly back into the middle of the pack. Things may not be sizzling the way they are for the Phillies or Eagles, but there's still time. In this one, the Nets, gearing up for the second half of…

Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox has been diagnosed with a right knee bone bruise after bumping into Charlotte Hornets forward Nick Richards on Monday night. He played only nine minutes. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, an MRI revealed no structural knee damage for the sixth-year guard. Though, Fox will miss Wednesday night's game…

The Brooklyn Nets are back on track, so to speak, after beating the Indiana Pacers at home on Monday night. Sure, a 2-5 record isn't ideal, but at this point we're in a "one game at a time", slash, "baby steps" kind of position. Ben Simmons (back) didn't play on Monday and, well, the offense hummed on Monday. Kevin Durant came up big with 36 points…

UPDATE: The Brooklyn Nets reportedly plan to hire Ime Udoka as their next head coach, moving their NBA Championship odds to+1300 at FanDuel. After a summer-long power struggle with Kevin Durant, Steve Nash and Joe Tsai - as well as a 2-5 start to the season - the Nets have parted ways with Nash. Nash went 94-67 as the head coach of the Nets,…

A report from The Athletic on Wednesday that Golden State Warriors teammates Draymond Green and Jordan Poole had a "physical altercation" during practice raised attention. Scuffles between teammates are nothing new in sports. Also, considering how disruptive and antagonistic Green has been during his NBA career with opponents, it wasn't difficult…

As the Los Angeles Lakers get set to begin the 2022-23 NBA season with their preseason opener against the Sacramento Kings, a lot of the discourse surrounding the team remains on what went on off the court this offseason. It's no secret that the Los Angeles Lakers tried to trade Russell Westbrook this summer, although they were unsuccessful in…

With the start of training camp just a couple of weeks away, the Los Angeles Lakers are still sorting some things out with their roster. After making a two-for-one trade with the Utah Jazz, bringing in Patrick Beverley for Talen Horton-Tucker and Stanley Johnson, the Lakers opened up an additional roster spot. L.A. has been in trade talks with the…

Well, the Kevin Durant Sixers rumors were short-lived. Per the Athletic and Stadium's Shams Charania, Kevin Durant has met with Nets ownership and will stay put in Brooklyn. After getting swept out of the playoffs in the first round by Boston, the Nets grew into one of the most highly combustible situations in the NBA as their stars…

The Boston Celtics addressed the media Friday morning for the first time since announcing that head coach Ime Udoka would be suspended for the 2022-23 season. To recap what is known at this time, Udoka allegedly had an improper relationship with another Celtics employee, and Udoka has since admitted to his transgression and apologized. While both…

Celtics coach Ime Udoka is likely to be suspended for the entire 2022-23 season for having a consensual relationship with a woman on the organization's basketball staff, according to a report from ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. ESPN was the first to report that Udoka was facing a possible suspension, while Shams Charania of The Athletic was first to…

Cavaliers Sign Auburn Product Sharife Cooper To Training Camp Pact The Cleveland Cavaliers have added more depth, signing a former 2021 second-round pick to a training camp deal. According to a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, the Cavaliers have signed Sharife Cooper to a training camp contract. Cooper spent most of the…

By acquiring point guard Jalen Brunson from the Dallas Mavericks during the NBA summer, the New York Knicks were able to fill their most significant positional need. They also improved the center position by acquiring Isaiah Hartenstein from the Los Angeles Clippers. In 35 days, on Wednesday, the New York Knicks will begin their 2022-23 NBA…

On Monday morning, The Athletic's Shams Charania reported that the NBA and the NBA Players Association are discussing the specifics behind a new CBA. Among the key conversation points? Lowering the age limit for NBA Draft eligibility from 19 to 18. If enacted - and it sure sounds like it's going to be - high schoolers will once again be able to…

The Gold Crown Foundation dished out roughly 650 more assists Saturday. While the nonprofit founded by former Nuggets guard and coach Bill Hanzlik and business partner Ray Baker in 1986 has a long history of helping kids stay active through sports camps and leagues, the foundation's first Healthy Kids Expo paired athletic instruction with health…

After making their long-awaited breakthrough and reaching the NBA Finals, the Boston Celtics will have a massive bullseye on their back during the 2022-23 season. The Celtics return all of their key players from 2021-22, and their long-term outlook remains extremely bright. Jayson Tatum only turned 24 in March. Jaylen Brown will be 26 in October.…

If the Nets don't end up trading Kevin Durant -- and if Steve Nash remains the team's head coach for the 2022-23 season -- is it possible to imagine a world in which they could peacefully coexist after KD issued his now infamous ultimatum to owner Joe Tsai? In a face-to-face meeting in London with Tsai, Durant told the owner either to trade him or…

It is the NBA blockbuster trade that won't die. Just when it seemed as though the rumors tying the Boston Celtics to the Brooklyn Nets, with Jaylen Brown and Kevin Durant as the principal players to be swapped, were fading, Durant held a weekend meeting with owner Joe Tsai. It apparently did not go well, according to The Athletic's Shams Charania,…

Last season, the Philadelphia 76ers found themselves in one of the biggest stories in basketball. Following a lackluster showing in the 2021 playoffs, Ben Simmons requested a trade and distanced himself until his demands were met. It would take months for this saga to end before Daryl Morey pulled off a mega-deal at the trade deadline to…