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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Kings, general manager Monte McNair part ways shortly after blowout loss in Play-In Tournament, per report

Imagn Images The Sacramento Kings have mutually agreed to part ways with general manager Monte McNair, according to The Athletic’s Sam Amick. McNair joined the Kings in 2020, having previously worked for... Read more »

Nuggets vs. Clippers: Can Nikola Jokić and Co. fend off LA? Series keys, schedule and prediction

The Western Conference’s fourth-seeded Denver Nuggets will take on the fifth-seeded L.A. Clippers in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs. The two franchises last squared off in the postseason in... Read more »

2025 NBA playoff bracket: Postseason picture, matchups, schedule as Clippers clinch spot vs. Warriors

The 2025 NBA postseason got started Tuesday night with the Warriors, Grizzlies, Magic and Hawks battling in the Play-In Tournament. The postseason schedule continues with play-in games on Wednesday and Friday, and the first round... Read more »

Luka Doncic tops list of NBA’s most popular jerseys

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has become the first non-American player to top the list of the NBA’s most popular jerseys. The 26-year-old Slovenian, who joined the Lakers in February from... Read more »

Inside Trae Young, Terance Mann’s new college hustle: ‘I actually talked to a recruit last week … we got him’

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — The day after Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young became the assistant general manager of the Oklahoma Sooners, a teammate approached him with some questions. Hawks guard Terance Mann had... Read more »

Clippers beat Warriors and get fifth seed in NBA playoffs

Clippers center Ivica Zubac reacts after scoring against the Golden State Warriors on Sunday in San Francisco. (Godofredo A. Vásquez / Associated Press) Step by step, the Clippers have inched toward their... Read more »