#Sixth Man of the Year

The talent level in the NBA is as even as it's ever been. Though parity remains an evergreen theme as the season progresses, it's not because teams are short on talent - it's actually the opposite. The Indiana Pacers, for example, are exceeding expectations hovering above.500 in January with rookie Bennedict Mathurin stepping up with an immediate…

The talent level in the NBA is as even as it's ever been. Though parity remains an evergreen theme as the season progresses, it's not because teams are short on talent - it's actually the opposite. The Indiana Pacers, for example, are exceeding expectations hovering above.500 in January with rookie Bennedict Mathurin stepping up with an immediate…

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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…

Entering a year where very few in the NBA believed the Utah Jazz would be a playoff team, the Jazz have shocked many as one of the best surprises in the league. Sitting at 20-21 and in 10th place in the Western Conference standings, Utah is currently in the final spot of the play-in tournament - a place not many expected them to be. But rather than…

One team that has consistently been at the top of the Eastern Conference over the last five seasons is the Milwaukee Bucks. With Giannis Antetokounmpo doing unbelievable things, the Bucks have continuously been among the most feared teams in the NBA. This year is no different. Milwaukee sits second in the Eastern Conference (25-13), with a dominant…

Without question, the vibes with the Lakers and Russell Westbrook are exponentially better this season than last. It certainly would be near impossible for them to have been worse than they were at the end of the year, particularly after his exit interview. But it would be unfair to simply call this season better than last. Westbrook has embraced…

Christian Wood looked like an early 6MOY candidate but after nine games as a starter, it'll be hard for Jason Kidd to put him back on the bench. Wood's great form on the offensive end highlights our Celtics vs. Mavericks picks tonight. Photo By - USA TODAY Sports The early game of Thursday's TNT doubleheader is a doozy, with the Boston Celtics…

Everyone's been talking about the MVP predictions, the rookie picks, the upcoming draft, but don't sleep on this year's Sixth Man of the Year contenders. Sky Sports takes a look at the players who are attracting attention and what makes them good candidates to pick up the accolade come the end of the season. Westbrook took some convincing from head…

After a surprise run to the NBA Finals that ended in heartbreak, the Boston Celtics are proving last season was not a fluke. Boston spent the offseason in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons due to their former head coach. Apparently, the Celtics just needed to get back on the court because Boston has been the best team in the NBA since the…

Hello everyone! Welcome in to the first mailbag of my tenure at Mile High Sports. It certainly won't be the last. Throughout the season and the offseason, there comes a time in every NBA writer's tenure where the content well runs a bit dry. That doesn't mean there aren't still outstanding topics to discuss though, and a mailbag is the perfect…

Tyler Herro is red-hot in December, powering the Miami offense, while the team overall has improved defensively. Hosting a shorthanded Lakers team tonight that can't stop anyone, our free NBA picks like Miami to methodically slice through Los Angeles. Amidst another untimely Anthony Davis injury, the Los Angeles Lakers (14-20) are looking to stay…

SALT LAKE CITY - The crowd roared and bounced so enthusiastically that seats in the upper deck of the arena were shaking. The public address announcer had been crowing since the third quarter that the Jazz were about to win the game, urging the Utah fans to believe it too. With 23 seconds left in the fourth quarter and the Jazz up by 1 point,…

As winning and losing streaks extend in both directions, several NBA teams are on the clock to start buying or selling. Washington owns the league's worst losing streak at 10 games while Toronto and Chicago aren't far behind at six and four, respectively. At the top of the Eastern Conference, teams three through six all own winning streaks of four…

Former NBA MVP Russell Westbrook is the favorite for the 2022-23 Sixth Man of the Year Award. Is he worth backing? Read on for our breakdown of the 2023 NBA Sixth Man of the Year odds. As we approach 2023, the NBA award markets are beginning to take shape but in particular the Sixth Man of the Year Award. Westbrook is the current favorite at…

The NBA MVP race is in its early stages, but like Rudolph's red nose, the league's biggest stars have a chance to shine on Christmas. The league has five marquee matchups scheduled for the holiday. Between two playoff rematches and three additional intra-conference contests, the stage is set for top players to bolster their MVP case. Before those…

Russell Westbrook is the first Los Angeles Lakers player with multiple triple-doubles off the bench. Through 24 games in the second unit this season, the nine-time All-Star has recorded nine double-doubles and two triple-doubles. On Friday, in the Lakers' 126-108 win over the Denver Nuggets, the 15-year veteran logged his second triple-double of…

Tonight, your Los Angeles Lakers hope to nab their second victory of the season against Nikola Jokic, ex-2020 Laker Kentavious Caldwell Pope, and the rest of their Denver Nuggets. Their current season series is knotted at 1-1. Let's take a look at some important odds and props ahead of tonight's match on ESPN, via our pals at The Action…

On Thursday, Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro joined Stephen Curry and James Harden as only the third player in NBA history to hit at least nine 3-pointers in consecutive games. In the Heat's 111-108 win over the Houston Rockets, the 2022 Sixth Man of the Year ended his performance with a career-high 41 points and 10-of-15 (66.7%) shooting from 3-point…

The NBA has fallen in love with trophies and naming them after former stars. While slightly strange, it's been a boon for former Celtics, whose successes are further spotlighted with their names attached to annual awards. It started last season with the NBA renaming some postseason trophies. The Celtics aren't just the defending Eastern Conference…

It is both exciting and terrifying to say that we're about a month away from another season of Golden State Warriors basketball. The Dubs will kick things off on Oct. 19, when they visit the Los Angeles Lakers on the first night of the 2021-22 NBA season. And then we'll be off. Once the ball is tipped for that game, the Warriors will be on a quest…

NBA odds for the 2022-23 Finals throughout the season to help with your NBA picks. The Boston Celtics opened the 2022-23 NBA season as the favorite (+450) to win the NBA Finals. As we enter the new year, the Celtics' odds have shortened slightly - hovering around+300 with most sportsbooks. The Celtics have won 17 of their last 20 games and…

The Miami Heat visit the Scotiabank Arena in Canada to take on the Toronto Raptors on Sunday. The two teams are facing off for the fourth time this season and the Raptors lead the season series 2-1. The Heat will try to even the head-to-head matchup at two games apiece. The Heat lead the East with a 50-28 record but are just 1.5 games behind the…

Sky Sports' weekend NBA action is just around the corner, so we've taken a look at the teams involved, the permutations, where you can access coverage and live streams, and so much more. Scroll on down to peruse. Where to watch: Sky Sports Main Event HD (0.30am), Sky Sports Arena HD (0.30am). Saturday's live NBA action begins with Lebron James'…

Indiana Pacers rookie guard Bennedict Mathurin tied an NBA record for the fewest games (16) needed to make at least 40 career 3-pointers in league history. For a great comparison, Philadelphia 76ers legend Allen Iverson made 37 threes in his first 16 starts. In the 2009-10 season, James Harden made 22 threes with the Oklahoma City Thunder in his…

Summer is traditionally a time for home improvement projects, and no team is taking that mindset more seriously than the New York Knicks, who appear on the verge of completing their backcourt makeover by acquiring Donovan Mitchell. The New York Knicks may not be done wheeling and dealing. One day after officially signing Jalen Brunson in free…

Despite finishing the regular season at the top of the Eastern Conference with a 53-29 record, 2021-22 finished in heartbreak for the Miami Heat. The team was one shot away from winning game seven of the conference finals against the Boston Celtics, but Jimmy Butler's 3-pointer was just short. Can they go further in 2022-23? Below, we take a look…

The Miami Heat will host the Chicago Bulls in an Eastern Conference matchup to start their 2022-23 season. The Miami Heat will look to repeat the 2021-22 regular season after finishing in the #1 seed with 53 wins. The Heat turned that into an impressive playoff run but ultimately fell short to make the finals. The Chicago Bulls finished with a…

The Cleveland Cavaliers had their most exciting season since LeBron James' first stint with the Cavaliers en route to a 44-38 record in 2021-22. How many games will they win in 2022-23? Let's take a look at the Cavaliers' over/under win total for this new NBA season. It is all fun and games until there are actual expectations that comes with the…

This might be the most grueling stretch of play for the Toronto Raptors this season. If there's a team that can understand their pain, it's Tuesday's opponent - the Miami Heat. The Heat and Raptors lock horns just three nights after an epic triple OT battle in South Beach. With both teams playing the second game in as many nights, who emerges from…

We are going with all road teams on our Monday bet slip for the NBA. Monday Night Football is the main attraction but consider adding the following NBA wagers to your sports betting account. Miami is the right side when it hosts Phoenix at the FTX Arena for a 7:30 p.m. ET tip-off because the Heat are healthier and have a strength-on-weakness edge…

Saturday features an eight-game slate in the NBA. Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson headlines our best NBA player prop picks tonight, as the former Sixth Man of the Year has jelled nicely in the starting five up to now. The Utah Jazz and Portland Trail Blazers have been two of the biggest surprises in the NBA this season. And while the Rockets are…

The Miami Heat will pay a visit to Spectrum Center to take on the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night. With that said, it's a good time to check out our NBA odds series, which includes our Heat-Hornetsprediction, odds, and pick we have laid out below. *To claim, new users need to register, make a first-time deposit, and then simply place their…

If, for some twisted reason, you enjoy shoveling your hard-earned money into a furnace, boy, do I have a bet for you. Russell Westbrook, who has come off the bench for the Los Angeles Lakers in each of their last seven games, is now the consensus betting favorite to win the NBA Sixth Man of the Year award. The point guard wasn't even listed on the…

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,…

It was no secret coming into the year that Russell Westbrook was displeased with the prospect of coming off the bench for the Lakers. Three weeks later, he's seemingly found a home as the leader for Los Angeles' second unit - and his strong play in that role could earn him the unlikeliest award of his 15-year career. The nine-time All- NBA guard is…

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…

Seven months ago, I sat in the back row of seats in the media room at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh and watched E.J. Liddell and Malaki Branham do their best to hold it together and discuss Ohio State's second-round loss to the Villanova Wildcats in the NCAA Tournament. Moments earlier in the locker room, they embraced their concussed teammate…

MINNEAPOLIS - This 19-year-old truly enjoys going to museums all over the globe. This fashion aficionado wore a lilac Indochino suit with a Van Gogh-inspired lining on NBA draft night. The self-described "citizen of the world" asked legendary San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich to dinner, and he accepted. And this NBA rookie actually cares more…

Head Coach: Mike Anderson (Fourth season as head coach) 2021-22 Record: 17-15 (8-11 Big East) 2021-22 Conference finish: Seventh Final 2021-22 KenPom.com Ranking: No. 55 2022-23 Conference Coaches Poll Ranking: Sixth 2022-23 KenPom Rating: No. 37 Aside from its 21-point drubbing of Elite Eight participant St. Peter's, St. John's beat the teams they…

The 2021-22 season for the Phoenix Suns will not only be unique as they attempt to defend their Western Conference crown, but the level of engagement locally will be at an all-time high. When you take into account the population increase in Phoenix, coupled with the shiny new toy of sports betting, plenty of eyes will be focused on how the Suns…

A new season for Missouri State men's basketball is just a few days away. Here's a look at the Bears' non-conference schedule with the Bears' first exhibition game scheduled for Saturday: Some school called Newman will make its way over to Springfield to play the Bears in an exhibition game on Saturday. It's the first time the Bears will play an…

The NBA season is back in full swing - and oh how we sweet it is. While we may only be a couple of weeks into the new campaign, there's already plenty of takeaways. So we've dived into some outrageous predictions, bold hot takes and general wild overreactions for the season ahead. Watch an average of 9 LIVE NBA Regular Season games per week on ESPN…

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 guard is now off limits for a trade. A…

It's a night of NBA wizardry on TNT tonight. The first of the primetime doubleheader pits two teams that have already had their share of drama so early in this young season. The Mavericks visit New Orleans as one of the most explosive offensive teams to start the season. They're averaging 121 points per game with Luka Doncic as its engine…

The 2022-23 NBA season is less than a week away, which means it is time for some Miami Heat bold predictions. After finishing at the top of the Eastern Conference last season, the team failed to return to the NBA Finals after falling to the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Still, there are many positive takeaways from…

The NBA has recognized the best bench player with the Sixth Man of the Year Award since the 1982-83 campaign. This year's Sixth Man of the Year candidates include last year's winner, Tyler Herro, breakout sharpshooter Jordan Poole, and the recently traded Malcolm Brogdon. Here are some of the top Sixth Man of the Year picks and predictions for the…

Brooklyn and Utah are both sliding of late, but the Jazz get back their All-Star guard tonight while the Nets will be a one-man band. Find out why we like Utah's depth to prevail with our Nets vs. Jazz NBA betting picks. There are nine games on the NBA betting board this Friday, headlined by a battle between championship contenders as the Utah Jazz…

LAC vs DEN Dream11: The NBA Preseason is now in its final stages and the NBA fans can't wait for the 2022-2023 Regular Season to tip off. There is no doubt that the fanbase has increased each year and keeps on expanding its reach to the international level and that is why you have an Indian writer relating the analysis regarding the league. In this…