Jimmy Butler praises surprising part of Nikola Jokic's game
Jimmy Butler praised two-time MVP Nikola Jokic, but not for the reasons you might think.The Miami Heat are down 0-1 against the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Finals. Nikola Jokic's offensive brilliance was on full display in Game 1. He dropped 27 points on 12 shots and dished out 14 assists wit...
1970-01-01 08:00
Warriors: Talking heads Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless offer lame duck advice for new GM
With Bob Myers stepping down from the Golden State Warriors, a new GM is required. Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless offered takes that amount to pure baloney.Now that Bob Myers has stepped down as GM of the Golden State Warriors, the team needs a replacement. Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith c...
1970-01-01 08:00
2023 NBA Finals: Inside the numbers that will define Game 2
With Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat set to tip off at 8 p.m. ET, here are a few things to watch for.The Denver Nuggets took care of business in the first game of the 2023 NBA Finals, beating the Miami Heat by a final tally of 104-93 on Thursday night.Despi...
1970-01-01 08:00
Nuggets' 2-man game of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murral is setting new pick-and-roll standard in NBA
The Denver Nuggets' playoff run has been fueled by the two-man game of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray
1970-01-01 08:00
5 must-see trades to shake up the 2023 NBA Draft
The 2023 NBA Draft could feature more trades than usual. Here are five proposals to spice up draft night.The 2023 NBA Draft will take place on June 22 in Chicago. The Spurs will kick off the festivities by selecting Victor Wembanyama with the No. 1 overall pick. From there, we don't really ...
1970-01-01 08:00
Rick Adelman selected as winner of Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award
Rick Adelman’s influence is all over this year’s NBA Finals
1970-01-01 08:00
Aces vs. Fever prediction and odds for Sunday, June 4 (Back Aces)
The best team in the WNBA, the Las Vegas Aces travels to Indiana to face the Fever in Sunday afternoon action.The Aces are putting up eye popping numbers through the first portion of its title defense, posting the best offensive and defense numbers on a per 100 possessions basis by several point...
1970-01-01 08:00
Kroenke bought Nuggets, kept team in Denver, now hoping to deliver an NBA title
Some might say Stan Kroenke and family would be pulling off the impossible by bringing a long-awaited NBA title to Denver
1970-01-01 08:00
Against all odds, Jimmy Butler wants to be an NBA Champion
Jimmy Butler has faced adversity many times and, to achieve his ultimate goal of becoming an NBA champion, he has to do it again.Jimmy Butler praises himself on being a kid from Tomball, a moniker adapted from that of four-time NBA champion LeBron James. And the perception of the Miami Heat star...
1970-01-01 08:00
Sky vs. Liberty prediction and odds for WNBA Commissioner's Cup
The Sky and Liberty meet for the second time this weekend in the WNBA Commissioner's Cup after the Liberty squeaked out a 77-76 win on the road. However, this game is at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.Chicago enters as big underdogs once again in this one, but the team's stout defense...
1970-01-01 08:00
Jimmy Butler 'laughing' at Heat deficit, but should they be more concerned?
Jimmy Butler is projecting chill vibes after the Heat lost Game 1 to the Nuggets but Miami needs to recognize they're in trouble in the NBA Finals.In a seven-game series, you don'thave to win Game 1 or Game 2 on the road to win the series. In that sense, the Miami Heat should feel calm...
1970-01-01 08:00
Heat vs. Nuggets prediction and odds for Game 2 of the NBA Finals
The Nuggets drew first blood in the 2023 NBA Finals, taking a 1-0 series lead against the Heat at home by way of a 104-93 game.Denver kept Miami at arm's length for much of the game as neither team shot all that well from the perimeter. However, Nikola Jokic was in control of the entire gam...
1970-01-01 08:00