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The Los Angeles Lakers appear on the verge of getting Austin Reaves back even sooner than expected. The star guard is trying to play in Game 3 against the Houston Rockets on Friday, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania, about three weeks after he went down with an oblique strain. If he can’t play Friday, he will reportedly push for Game …

Who will stay and who will go? It’s the question some of the top players in men’s college basketball need an answer to as the deadline to declare for the NBA draft has arrived on Friday, April 24. Entering your name into the 2026 NBA Draft doesn’t shut the door completely on college eligibility, as the deadline is when players …

As expected, Alba Berlin combo guard Jack Kayil has declared for the 2026 NBA Draft, according to agents Kevin Bradbury and Milan Nikolic. Don’t fret, as the Gonzaga Bulldogs commit can still decide to opt out and play his first college basketball season in 2026-27 in Spokane, Washington. He’s testing the waters, looking to hear back from scouts and NBA …

The Toronto Raptors clawed back into their first-round playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday with a 126-104 victory at home. If they’re going to climb out of what was previously a 2-0 hole and advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals, they’ll have to do so without Immanuel Quickley. Advertisement The team announced Friday that the 26-year-old guard re-injured …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. Our NBA player prop projections are locked in ahead of Game 3 between the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers, with the model highlighting several high-value spots across the board. Advertisement By breaking down the data and comparing it to current market lines, we’ve pinpointed …

Rather than declare as early entry candidates for the 2026 NBA Draft, several of the top players in college basketball decided to go back to school. With the significant rise of NIL packages offered to collegiate players to play another season with their college team or use the transfer portal, the basketball world has never seen such little financial incentive …

With the Knicks down 2-1 to the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the playoffs following their loss on Thursday night, head coach Mike Brown said on Friday that the starting lineup for Game 4 on Saturday will be a “game-time decision.” Brown mentioned that everything is on the table for New York, who has dropped the last two …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. The New York Knicks now find themselves in some adversity after two gut-wrenching losses to the Atlanta Hawks. Advertisement Jalen Brunson struggled from 3-point range in New York’s latest 109-108 loss in Game 3, but that won’t stop the Knicks’ superstar from putting …

If you’re wondering how Portland owner Tom Dundon’s penny-pinching ways — or even the reputation of it — can hurt the Trail Blazers on the court, this situation is a great example. The Portland Trail Blazers plan to make a run at two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo if/when he becomes available for a trade this offseason, reports Bill Oram of The …

Subscribe to The Dunker Spot We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones continue dissecting first-round playoff action! They share their biggest takeaways from the Game 2s & 3s we’ve gotten, then go back to the Panic Meter for the teams that suffered tough (injury) losses. Advertisement From there, the …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. The Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic take their Round 1 set to the “Sunshine State” with the series locked up at 1-1. Advertisement Game 3 has a tight spread, but my same-game parlay tips its hat to the visitors, with Detroit boasting one …

This was expected, but now Darryn Peterson has made it official. Peterson has declared for the NBA Draft, announcing his decision on Instagram. Peterson, a 6’5″ combo guard, is an elite shot creator and finisher who averaged 20.2 points and 4.2 rebounds a game, shooting 32.8% from 3-point range. That season at Kansas also raised a few eyebrows because of …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. The next time the sports betting gods deal out a bad beat, just think of those who backed Kevin Durant to clear his points prop in Game 2 of this opening-round series. Advertisement Durant came out hot, dropping 20 points in the first …

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson declared for the NBA draft on Friday, just as nearly everyone had expected he would ever since his arrival on campus, and the high-scoring guard figures to be among the first three players selected in June. The 6-foot-6 Peterson showed flashes of brilliance with the Jayhawks, but he also caused a lot …

Devin Booker was frustrated. There was the technical foul he got that nobody could understand (more on that below, keep reading). Then there were the two offensive fouls he picked, the first because it looked like Oklahoma City’s Alex Caruso tried to slow him down off the ball on the break, they got tangled up, and Caruso went to the …

It was reported on Friday that North Carolina center Henri Veesaar is departing the program and intends to stay in the NBA Draft. CBS Sports’ Matt Norlander had the report. Shortly after, Norlander reported a bombshell. Prior to Veesaar’s decision to enter the NBA Draft, multiple schools tried to lure the Second Team All-ACC selection into the Transfer Portal. He was offered at least $6 …

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Isaiah Hartenstein never expected a museum visit to be life-altering. Before the 7-foot center even signed his free agent contract with Oklahoma City two years ago, Thunder general manager Sam Presti told him onboarding would include a trip to the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum, the site where 168 people were killed on April 19, …

Today it was announced that Henri Veesaar is officially going into the NBA Draft. Per Matt Norlander, Veesaar intends to stay in the draft, with no intent to return to UNC. When Veesaar transferred to UNC last spring, observers saw the potential for a break-out season. Coming off the bench for Tommy Lloyd in Tucson, Veesaar played 21 minutes a …

The NBA may or may not have an officiating crisis. But it definitely has a crisis of confidence, which is the only kind that matters. Even in the age of big data and AI-generated LeBron songs, we still do not have a reliable way to track if an NBA game was officiated well. This isn’t automatic balls and strikes; we’re …

Caleb Wilson hasn’t gotten to go through the NBA Draft combine yet, but there’s already a lot of buzz that he could be drafted top three overall. What wasn’t expected, however, is Yahoo Sports projecting that he could go higher than that. In their latest mock draft, they have Wilson being picked second overall by the Atlanta Hawks. For the …

Kobe Bryant rookie trading cards aren’t particularly rare. And because rarity equates to value, standard issue 1997 cards featuring the late Lakers great retail for a pedestrian $100 to $300. Then there are 1997 Kobe Bryant Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems Green cards, which just by typing that highfalutin name can give even the most savvy collector goose bumps. Advertisement …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. The New York Knicks have dropped two straight games, and they’ll look to get back on track when they visit the Atlanta Hawks in Game 4 on Saturday. Jalen Brunson came up just short at the end of Game 3, but my Knicks …

With the availability of Victor Wembanyama (concussion) very much in question, the San Antonio Spurs are in Portland for a pivotal Game 3 tonight as their first round series continues against Deni Avdija and the Portland Trail Blazers tied at one game apiece. A finalist for NBA MVP this season and the league’s top defensive player, Wembanyama did light cardio …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. We have three games on the NBA Playoffs schedule this evening, and I’ve found value in my NBA player props. I’ll highlight Devin Vassell, LeBron James, and Tyrese Maxey. Advertisement Read more in my NBA picks for Friday, April 24. Best NBA player …

The Los Angeles Lakers have a 2-0 lead against the Houston Rockets without top scorers Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves as they enter Game 3 on April 24 (8 p.m. ET, Prime Video). LeBron James has led the Lakers alongside inspired efforts from Luke Kennard, Marcus Smart and Deandre Ayton. They hope to maintain their level of play as their …