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This past offseason was one of the most memorable in recent years in the NBA, as we saw several big-name players change addresses during a crazy free agency period. The teams who make the move to sign these players make it clear that they are throwing their hat in the ring in the bid for an NBA title. It’s a bold, not to mention…

New Jersey surpassed half a billion dollars in wagers for the first time in its brief history of legal sports betting. The state saw more than $562 million in bets placed online and at NJ sportsbooks. The all-time high in NJ came last month, with $488 million in handle. More data on NJ sports betting… By way of comparison, Nevada saw $581 million in…

While it is certainly fun for fans of the NBA see the conference races run close, it’s not so good for the teams who are in the midst of a losing streak. Given the current state of the standings in the NBA, any kind of losing streak is one that can send a team spinning down the rankings and below the playoff line. On…

Andre Drummond and the Detroit Pistons will look to extend their winning ways when they take on Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks in an intriguing Thursday night matchup of two teams that both have legitimate playoff hopes this season after missing out on last year’s playoffs. With the Mavs looking to get back in the win column and the Pistons looking to get…

With all the major moves made in the NBA in the offseason, we all had an idea that this season was going to be a little bit different than what we have seen in the past. In fairness, the NBA had been a little predictable over the past decade or so, which just 2 or 3 teams each year really having a legitimate shot…

Michigan sports betting legislation is motoring through the state legislature Wednesday with the final course set for the governor’s desk. The first stop was the Senate floor, where the bill to legalize and regulate retail and online sports betting passed by a vote of 35-3. Next up is the Michigan House of Representatives, which sources tell LSR is expected to concur with changes made…

Robust growth in mobile Indiana sports betting led to the state’s strongest month to date. IN sports betting handle jumped 60.6% to $147.3 million in November compared to October, led by DraftKings Sportsbook. DraftKings Sportsbook took $64.1 million in bets last month to keep the top mobile operator spot from October despite FanDuel Sportsbook‘s first full month. FanDuel came in second with $23.7 million…

It’s possible that New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson, the No. 1 overall pick in this year’s draft, could make his return from knee surgery this week. The Pelicans initially put a timetable of six to eight weeks on Williamson’s return and we are in Week 7. The team has said that Williamson will not play both ends of a back-to-back this season, however.…

Michigan residents may have an unexpected present under the tree this Christmas. State Sen. Curtis Hertel Jr. tells Legal Sports Report that negotiations between stakeholders and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to work out the details on sports betting and internet gambling bills are nearly complete. “Negotiations are going well,” Hertel said. “I fully expect the bills will be on the governor’s desk and signed before…

The Denver Nuggets travel to the TD Garden to take on the Boston Celtics in an Eastern Conference versus Western Conference showdown on Friday. Both teams are at the top of their divisions. Will the Nuggets show they can hang on the road? Or, will the Celtics win another on their home court? Check out the NBA odds, analysis, and a preview for Nuggets…