Lakers’ lack of a reliable center exposed for first time since Luka Dončić trade in Game 1 loss to Wolves

Luka Dončić against the Minnesota Timberwolves felt like one of the safer bets in the entire playoff field. He played them a year ago. It didn’t end well for Minnesota. The Dallas... Read more »

Indiana basketball under Darian DeVries: Experts explain transfer portal news, 2025 recruits, targets, roster

Indiana basketball is entering a new era under head coach Darian DeVries, who was hired following Mike Woodson’s departure. Indiana’s offense is expected to look significantly different under DeVries, as he brings... Read more »

Pacers pull away early behind quality defense against Antetokounmpo, go on to take Game 1 114-97

Indiana is often thought of as a high-octane, up-tempo, top-10 offense in the NBA (which they are), but they also can defend. The Pacers were top-10 in the league after the All-Star... Read more »

Lakers vs. Timberwolves odds, prediction, time: 2025 NBA playoff picks, Game 1 best bets from proven model

When the Lakers made the blockbuster trade to acquire Luka Doncic at the expense of Anthony Davis, it was largely motivated by pairing Doncic and LeBron James together in the postseason. We’ll... Read more »

Duke basketball roster 2025-26: Cooper Flagg’s NBA decision looms as Tyrese Proctor declares for the NBA Draft

One of the key stay-or-go decisions Duke would be monitoring this offseason was guard Caleb Foster. The former four-star recruit from the 2023 recruiting cycle entered the 2024-25 season as a starter... Read more »

Tyler Herro puts up 30, Davion Mitchell dominates overtime, Heat beat Hawks to advance as No. 8 seed

Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks showed grit — they struggled with their shot in the first half, going 4-of-20 from 3 and trailing by 17, but fought back to lead with... Read more »

Kentucky basketball roster 2025-26: Tracking who’s in, who’s out heading into Year 2 of the Mark Pope era

When Mark Pope accepted the job at Kentucky last offseason, he entered a situation where the Wildcats had zero returning scholarship players on their roster for the 2024-25 season after John Calipari... Read more »

Mavericks vs. Grizzlies odds, prediction, time: 2025 NBA Play-In Tournament picks, April 18 model best bets

The Dallas Mavericks will attempt to salvage a disappointing season as they try to win their 2025 NBA Play-In Tournament game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night. The Mavs were 39-43... Read more »

Bryce James signs with Arizona: LeBron James’ youngest son officially a Wildcat, sends message to fans

Three-star shooting guard Bryce James, the youngest son of Lakers superstar LeBron James and the younger brother of Lakers rookie Bronny James, has signed with the Arizona Wildcats just a few months from... Read more »

Warriors vs. Rockets, players with the most to gain, Nico’s presser and who can stop a Celtics repeat

On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vince and Jared Greenberg discuss the Golden State Warriors matchup with the Houston Rockets as well as players with the most to gain during... Read more »