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LeBron James added to his legendary status over the weekend in passing former Laker Kobe Bryant for third on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. Still going to be very tough for James to catch No. 1 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar simply due to Father Time. Kareem, another former Laker, sits at 38,387 so it would likely take James another three seasons if healthy. Here’s a look…

It doesn’t matter what sport you are talking about, winning consistently on the road is one of the toughest things that any team can do. There are a few teams who excel when playing away from home, but the reality is that the teams who make the playoffs are usually the ones who turn their own building into a fortress. Look at the playoff…

We are beyond the halfway point of the NBA season now, which should serve as a bit of an early warning call for the teams who are currently sitting below the playoff line. Some of those teams are a lost cause, but there are a few who are still close enough to the line to make a run at a postseason place in the…

It’s a rematch of last season’s terrific Eastern Conference semifinal series on Wednesday night in the first of an ESPN NBA doubleheader as the Philadelphia 76ers visit the Toronto Raptors. The Dinos are favored on the NBA odds. How to Bet 76ers vs Raptors NBA Odds & TV Info 76ers vs Raptors Season Series The teams have split, each winning at home – the…

We know two players for sure who will compete in next month’s All-Star Dunk Contest in Chicago: Dwight Howard and Derrick Jones Jr. Unfortunately for the NBA and its fans, though, sensational rookie Ja Morant has declined an invitation and that’s an utter shame. He likely would have been the favorite. Here’s a look at two intriguing matchups around the NBA betting action early…

The Miami Heat have been rumored to be interested in trading for Oklahoma City veteran point guard Chris Paul. Well, on Friday the Heat can scout Paul in person when they visit the Thunder. OKC is the slight favorite on the Mybookie NBA odds. How to Bet Heat at Thunder NBA Odds & TV Info Heat vs Thunder Season Series First meeting. Last season,…

The Miami Heat have been nearly unbeatable at home this season and that success figures to continue Wednesday night when the Heat welcome a San Antonio Spurs team that is well under. 500 on the road. The Heat are solid favorites on the Mybookie NBA odds. How to Bet Spurs vs Heat NBA Week 13 Odds & Game Info Pistons vs Celtics 2020 NBA…

Perhaps no team of late has had worse injury news than the Orlando Magic as they look to make the postseason for a second straight season. The team has recently lost two forwards likely for the season to knee surgeries in Jonathan Isaac and Al-Farouq Aminu. Isaac is the bigger loss as a former lottery pick who was a stellar defender and an amazing…

NBA fans may have noticed all players and referees wearing a black band on their uniforms last week. That was in honor of former commissioner David Stern, who died last Wednesday at age 77. Those bands will be worn the rest of the season. The NBA was at a crossroads when Stern took over in 1984 and now it’s the most global sports league…

Over the past few seasons in the NBA, we have had 2 or 3 teams dominate the proceedings and have generally had one conference look stronger than the other. We are seeing a change n how things work this season, though, as there are now a handful of teams who could easily make a run at a title this season. We are also seeing…