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Anthony Edwards (45), Wolves spoil Giannis Antetokounmpo's Heat debut
Anthony Edwards scored 45 points as he and the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves spoiled Giannis Antetokounmpo's debut with the Miami Heat in an emphatic 131-106 season-opening win Wednesday night.,Edwards became just the third player in NBA history to record multiple 40-point games in season openers,...
Anthony Davis (34 points), Wizards ride 21-2 surge to upend Bucks
Anthony Davis scored 34 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to lead the Washington Wizards to a 128-116 victory over the visiting Milwaukee Bucks in the teams' season opener Wednesday night.,Trae Young added 20 points and a game-high 13 assists for the Wizards, while Kyshawn George scored 18 points.,In t...
Nickeil Alexander-Walker's late baskets key Hawks' win over Magic
Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 31 points and hit a pair of clutch 3-pointers in the final two minutes to help the visiting Atlanta Hawks defeat the Orlando Magic 132-125 on Wednesday in the season opener for both teams.,The result spoiled the debut of first-year Orlando coach Sean Sweeney.,Alexande...
The Cavaliers Have a Chance to Make a Statement Against LeBron James
Cleveland missed out on LeBron James this offseason but can make an early statement against his new team. The Cavaliers are poised for a strong season opener....
NBA 2026-27 Sixth Man of the Year Candidate Prediction Market Picks
Which bench players offer the best value for Sixth Man of the Year? These four NBA contenders stand out based on their roles, production and early odds....
NBA Most Improved Prediction Markets: Four Players That Might Win It
Amen Thompson leads the listed contenders for the 2027 NBA Most Improved Player award. Here's a look at four candidates and their odds....
NBA MVP Prediction Markets: Who Can Actually Win It In 2026-27?
Victor Wembanyama leads the 2027 NBA MVP race, with Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Doncic among the top contenders....
What Prediction Markets Are Telling Us About NBA Rookie Of the Year
Cameron Boozer, Caleb Wilson, AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson headline the 2027 NBA Rookie of the Year race. Here's a look at their odds and team situations....
Luka Doncic Has a New Lakers Team, Now Comes the Hard Part
Luka Doncic enters his first full season as the face of the Lakers, with a retooled roster and questions about his health, leadership and championship potential....
NBA Championship Prediction Markets: Five Teams That Make Sense
The Thunder and Spurs lead the 2027 NBA championship race. Here are five teams to watch, including the 76ers, Knicks and Timberwolves....
6 New Faces Who Could Shake Up the NBA Playoff Picture
These six NBA newcomers may not be the biggest names to change teams, but all could help lead their new teams to the playoffs....
LeBron James Has a Pretty Sweet Setup After Choosing the 76ers
LeBron James’ $15 million annual Polymarket deal helps explain why he chose the 76ers, while Fanatics is covering his helicopter trips from New York....
Jalen Duren, Pistons Contract Standoff Has Reached a Critical Point
Jalen Duren is holding out of Pistons training camp amid contract talks. Here’s why Detroit is hesitant to give him a five-year, $287 million deal....
6 Most Underrated NBA Teams Heading Into the 2026-27 Season
The NBA’s projected win totals reveal six teams that could be underrated heading into the 2026-27 season, including the 76ers, Raptors and Rockets....
Bill Simmons Said LeBron James Was Going to Cavaliers, Then Something Happened
Bill Simmons suggested LeBron James was going to return to Cleveland before something changed. Here’s what we know about the mystery surrounding his free agency....
Sacramentp Kings Nightmare Rebuild Could Make Them the NBA’s Worst Team
The Sacramento Kings endured a disastrous offseason. Could their roster make them one of the NBA’s worst teams at the worst possible time?...
The Clippers Just Got Themselves Into a Five-Year Rut
The Clippers are facing a bleak future after losing five first-round picks and $30 million in the NBA’s punishment over the Kawhi Leonard investigation....
Jaylen Brown’s Boxing Debut Raises a Bigger Question for the Sixers
Jaylen Brown made his boxing debut in Nigeria, but taking that kind of risk while playing in the NBA is exactly why the Sixers are hard to trust....
Joe Lacob Has a Bold Plan for the Warriors' Next Era
The Warriors may be nearing the end of the Stephen Curry era, but Joe Lacob could already be positioning Golden State for its next dynasty....
The 5 NBA Figures Under the Most Pressure Heading Into the 2026-27 Season
LeBron James, LaMelo Ball, Mitch Johnson, Mike Dunleavy Jr. and Bob Iger are among the NBA figures facing major pressure in 2026-27....