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Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. Karl-Anthony Towns’ postseason performance is as sweet as his new favorite flavor of Gatorade: Glacier Cherry Freeze. Advertisement If you bet on KAT to top his points prop last time out, however, you have a different taste in your mouth. I call it, …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. Our NBA player prop projections are ready for Game 5 between the Orlando Magic and Detroit Pistons, with the model highlighting several high-value spots. Advertisement By analyzing the data against current market lines, we’ve identified where the strongest edges exist. These Magic vs. Pistons …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. If the Los Angeles Lakers aren’t careful, the Houston Rockets could still make this an interesting series. Advertisement These Rockets vs. Lakers props and NBA picks expect Los Angeles to emphasize the importance of Game 5 on Wednesday, April 29. Best Rockets vs …

As LeBron James nears the end of his career (whether it is after this season, the next one, or even further down the road), the GOAT debate between him and Michael Jordan is only going to grow louder. LeBron talked about Jordan and that debate in a series of discussions with ESPN throughout the season. Advertisement “I never have compared …

Adam Silver heard the outcry over tanking ahead of a loaded 2026 NBA Draft and was determined to find a solution. The league has now settled on its preferred system of lottery reform, and it essentially reduces the distribution of top young talent entering the league to complete randomness. ESPN insider Shams Charania revealed the NBA’s new “3-2-1” lottery system …

Franz Wagner is not expected to play on Wednesday night when his Orlando Magic have the chance to close out the Detroit Pistons in their first-round series. Officially (as of this writing), Wagner is still listed as “questionable” with a right calf strain. However, signs point to him missing the game. For one, he attended but did not participate in …

The expansion of the men’s and women’s NCAA Tournament has been a hot-button issue for fans, as the mentality of “more is more” continues to permeate ideas previously held sacrosanct. One such idea is the thought the tournament shouldn’t expand 70-plus teams, one that is imminently going to be broken. As reported on April 28, March Madness is on the …

The home team is 4-0 between the Toronto Raptors and Cleveland Cavaliers. Toronto tied up the series with two straight home wins in Games 3 and 4. The series turns to Cleveland for Game 5 as the Cavaliers plan to keep the home team winning streak alive. The Cavaliers are second in offensive net rating at home compared to 12th …

The Phoenix Suns had a surprisingly good season on the heels of trading Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets. Dillon Brooks took a substantial offensive leap, and Jalen Green — while inconsistent — had periods when his performance looked mature and more primed for positive play. Advertisement Unfortunately for the Suns, issues remain. Chief among them being a topic that …

The Orlando Magic did the unthinkable and won Game 4, 94-88, pushing the series to Magic up 3-1. Historically, only six No. 8 seeds have won their first round matchups versus a No. 1 and two of them went on to make the NBA Finals. Orlando is one game away from being the seventh No. 8 seed to knock off …

The G.O.A.T. debate in pro basketball will never end, as most hoops experts have narrowed the list down to two players: Michael Jordan and LeBron James. James was asked about the debate and Jordan’s influence on his game. Advertisement “I never have compared myself to MJ because our games are totally different,” James said to ESPN.com. “I have been a …

The Trail Blazers got bounced in five games by the Spurs, but don’t let the first-round exit fool you — Portland is a team trending upward with real fantasy assets worth targeting. For fantasy basketball managers, understanding how the team performed is valuable. Whether you’re running a dynasty squad or prepping for the next draft season, these insights matter. Let’s …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. Two closeout games are on tap for tonight, as the Los Angeles Lakers look to finish off the Houston Rockets and the No. 8-seeded Orlando Magic try to complete the upset with a win over the Detroit Pistons. Advertisement Meanwhile, the Cleveland Cavaliers …

Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks has a history of getting under his opponent’s skin. Throughout the team’s series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Brooks tried his best to do that with Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, but his attempts didn’t seem to land. After the Thunder swept the Rockets, Gilgeous-Alexander went so far as to compliment Brooks, saying the Rockets instigator …

The official NBA Draft entry deadline came and passed over the weekend, giving us a preliminary look at the 2026 field. Tennessee star Nate Ament was one of those early entrants, announcing his intentions to leave Knoxville after one season. Wake Forest’s Juke Harris, who also entered the transfer portal, was another one of those early entrants. Both Ament and …

LeBron James and the Lakers take the court tonight at home looking to eliminate the Houston Rockets who will be without Kevin Durant…again. There is a Game 5 because the Rockets controlled Game 4 start to finish ultimately winning 115-96. Amen Thompson led the way with 23 points and Tari Eason chipped in 20. As a team Houston shot 40% …

The NBA GOAT debate generally comes down to two players: Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan and Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. While some point to Jordan’s excellence in the Finals and will to win, others champion James for his longevity and ability to singlehandedly carry a team in the playoffs. But James isn’t willing to engage in that debate. …

The first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs can be an overwhelming time for analysts. With eight series taking place, you can’t possibly keep up with and do thoughtful analysis on all of them. So, you need to narrow down which ones require the most focus. After the Cleveland Cavaliers took a 2-0 series lead over the Toronto Raptors, I …

From my seat in press row at TD Garden, you can see the entire arena. The benches, the matchups, the way a possession starts to form before it fully develops. It’s a different way of watching the game, a little more removed than being down by the railing before tip, where everyone is leaning forward trying to catch a glimpse …

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Rockets fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Well, the rumors are already flying. Some people are speculating that Kevin Durant may ask out of Houston again this summer. …

Embiid ‘enjoys these moments,’ pain and all, provides a signature playoff performance originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia BOSTON — There’s a tall tale, Mad Libs nature to Joel Embiid’s injury history. A snake bit him somewhere along the way and just kept biting. Advertisement Embiid’s perspective on it all is telling. As he shared following a season-saving 33-point, eight-assist …

It’s just after one o’clock a.m. I have been in the Frost Bank Center for seven hours. After an eight hour work day. Don’t get me wrong, I am not complaining. This has been the best year of my life as far as all things Spurs go. I’ve been to more games, sat in on press conferences, and hobnobbed with …

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The San Antonio Spurs’ lack of postseason experience was not much of a factor in their first playoff series since 2019. San Antonio held Portland under 100 points three times in capturing its Western Conference first-round playoff series in five games. Advertisement Victor Wembanyama had 17 points, 14 rebounds and six blocks, De’Aaron Fox added 21 …

The Cleveland Cavaliers have gotten away from what’s worked in games 1 and 2. The Toronto Raptors deserve a ton of credit for that. Their physicality with Cleveland’s star backcourt has made it difficult for the Cavs to establish any kind of momentum. At the same time, the Cavs simply need to be better. Let’s get into what exactly they …

The Houston Rockets are now competing against history. In order to advance past the Los Angeles Lakers, the Rockets will need to win their next three games to become the first NBA team to ever come back from a 3-0 deficit and advance. Advertisement That task gets taller as Austin Reaves seems destined to make his return tonight in Los …