Photo: Peter Baba LeBron James seemingly asserts his status as the NBA’s greatest ever, surpassing Michael Jordan, during a backyard basketball session with his son on Thursday night. While shooting hoops with his 16-year-old son, Bryce, at their luxurious Los Angeles mansion, LeBron confidently declares himself as the “G.O.A.T.!!!” After his son playfully taunts him…
Xavier continues to bolster their team with strong transfers, landing former Indiana State guard Ryan Connell, a key addition ranked No. 33 in the CBS Sports Transfer Rankings. As they look to replace Quincy Olivari, their leading scorer, other notable transfers include Desmond Claude, Dante Maddox Jr., Marcus Foster, and John Hurley. With the portal…
Photo: Atlanta Hawks/X The Atlanta Hawks have announced the hiring of Onsi Saleh as their new assistant general manager. Saleh comes to the Hawks from the Golden State Warriors, where he previously served as the VP of Basketball Strategy and Team Counsel. Before his time with the Warriors, Saleh spent five years with the San…
Welcome back to NBA playoff basketball featuring some exciting matchups highlighted by Basketball Forever. Using advanced simulations and machine learning, our Basketball Forever bot has analyzed thousands of simulations for each game to identify the best player bets for tonight’s slate. 1. DOMANTAS SABONIS OVER 8.5 TOTAL ASSISTS (+100) Odds: +100Probability: 66.5%Projection: 11.7Edge: 16.5%Game: Kings…
Wisconsin guard Chucky Hepburn has entered the transfer portal after starting 103 games for the Badgers over three seasons, according to 247Sports. The 6-foot-2 defensive standout is a two-time All-Big Ten honorable mention recipient with one year of eligibility left. His departure adds to a series of losses for Wisconsin, including leading scorer AJ Storr,…
Photo: Peter Baba Milwaukee Bucks fans are preparing for the first round series against the Indiana Pacers without their star player Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is sidelined due to a calf injury sustained over a week ago. Despite Giannis’s reputation for quick recoveries, NBA insider Shams Charania suggests that his absence could extend for a significant…
Discover the top basketball bets for Friday’s NBA playoff games on April 19, 2024, as recommended by our Basketball Forever bot using advanced simulations and machine learning. 1. KINGS MONEYLINE (-118) Odds: -118Probability: 57%Edge: 2.9%Game: Kings vs Pelicans (9:30PM EST) Our expert bot suggests placing a bet on Kings Moneyline in tonight’s game against the…
247Sports Four-star combo guard Justin Pippen, the son of NBA Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame player Scottie Pippen, will make his college commitment Friday at 4:30 p.m. ET on the 247Sports YouTube channel. A product of Sierra Canyon High School in Chatsworth, California, Pippen will choose from a list of finalists that includes Michigan,…
Photo by TJ Dragotta on Unsplash UConn guard Stephon Castle has announced his entry into the 2024 NBA Draft. Castle, who spent one season at UConn, played a pivotal role in the Huskies’ 2024 National Championship victory. Standing at 6-foot-6, Castle averaged 11.1 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game during his lone collegiate…
According to an ESPN report on Friday, UConn freshman standout Stephon Castle is entering the NBA Draft after playing a pivotal role in the Huskies’ 2024 national championship victory. Standing at 6-foot-6, Castle became a starter for the national champions at the young age of 19, averaging 27 minutes per game. While Castle’s 3-point shooting…
