3 bold predictions for the Lakers offseason
The Los Angeles Lakers' ability to navigate a tricky offseason will determine their ability to compete for a championship next season.The Lakers finished the regular season as the No. 7 seed, but that finish was always misleading. After the trade deadline, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and t...
1970-01-01 08:00
Nuggets now in full command of NBA Finals, top Heat 108-95 for 3-1 lead
Aaron Gordon scored 27 points, Nikola Jokic added 23 and the Denver Nuggets moved one win away from their first NBA championship by beating the Miami Heat 108-95 on Friday night to take a 3-1 lead in the title series
1970-01-01 08:00
Ogunbowale, Sabally lead Wings to 90-77 victory over Mercury
Arike Ogunbowale scored 35 points, Satou Sabally added a double-double and Dallas pulled away in the second half to beat Phoenix 90-77
1970-01-01 08:00
NBA free agency predictions: Who signs the biggest restricted free agents?
With NBA free agency on the horizon, several high-profile players are set to hit the restricted free agent market. Whichteams will hand out big offer sheets?Restricted NBA free agency is the league's great double-edged sword. It allows a team to match any offer sheet signed by a young playe...
1970-01-01 08:00
Argentina inflation seen hitting 149% this year, up from previous poll
BUENOS AIRES Analysts polled by Argentina's central bank forecast annual inflation this year at 149%, above the 126%
1970-01-01 08:00
NBA rumors: Pelicans have worked through trade scenarios for Zion Williamson
The New Orleans Pelicans have reportedly thought about what it would take to trade Zion Williamson.The Zion Williamson experience has been largely unpleasant for fans of the New Orleans Pelicans. The former No. 1 pick is an obvious talent -- maybe one of the 10 best living basketball players at ...
1970-01-01 08:00
NBA Draft rumors: Livingston gets a promise, Pistons focus on 2 options, Jazz like Coulibaly
We are officially less than two weeks away from the 2023 NBA Draft. Here is the latest slate of rumors.With the 2023 NBA Draft almost upon us, the rumor mill is heating up. Individual workouts are giving us a better sense of who teams might value, and the player/agent/front office intel machine ...
1970-01-01 08:00
3 Deandre Ayton trades the Suns would have to consider
The Suns are reportedly exploring trading Deandre Ayton, at the same time as they seek a solution for Chris Paul. These three deals could solve a lot of their problems.News that the Suns were considering waiving Chris Paul, along with considering trades for him, added some early chaos to the NBA...
1970-01-01 08:00
NBA rumors: Deandre Ayton is as good as gone from Phoenix Suns
The Phoenix Suns have a new owner and a new head coach. But NBA rumors say that won't enough to smooth things over with Deandre Ayton.After a clear rift emerged between head coach Monty Williams and star center Deandre Ayton during the 2022 playoffs, it seemed obvious that Ayton was on his ...
1970-01-01 08:00
Sky vs. Sparks prediction and odds for Friday, June 9 (Chicago undervalued?)
The Sky continue its run of good form in the WNBA, fresh off a road win against the Liberty and an overtime win against the Fever.Chicago heads out west to take on a Sparks team that lost to the worst team in the WNBA last time out, the Seattle Storm while only scoring 63 points. The Sky started...
1970-01-01 08:00
Mercury vs. Wings prediction and odds for Friday, June 9 (Value on total)
The Mercury and Wings meet for a second time this week after Dallas handed Phoenix a second straight loss on Wednesday night.Dallas is off to a 4-3 start this season while the Mercury have struggled at 1-4. The Wings try to force the tempo and while neither team could buy a bucket in the first m...
1970-01-01 08:00
What we've learned about how to beat the New York Liberty
The New York Liberty are off to a strong 4-2 start to begin the 2023 WNBA season. But it's not too early to find a weakness in the league's latest super team.The New York Liberty added three new stars to the roster this offseason so there were bound to be some growing pains to start th...
1970-01-01 08:00