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[ad_1] We’re back today with NBA playoff basketball featuring some of our favorite matchups here at Basketball Forever. With the help of advanced simulations and machine learning, our Basketball Forever bot has run thousands of simulations on every game to expertly pinpoint our best playoff player bets for tonight’s slate. 1. JOSH GIDDEY OVER 4.5…
[ad_1] Patrick Beverley has been suspended four games without pay for forcefully throwing a basketball multiple times at spectators and an inappropriate interaction with a reporter during media availability. Beverley’s actions took place during and after the Bucks’ 120-98 loss to the Indiana Pacers in Game 6 of their first-round playoff series on May 2…
[ad_1] Comcast’s NBCUniversal is closing in on securing the third NBA package and likely unveil a “Basketball Night in America” telecast with its annual bid of $2.5 billion per year, sources tell Sports Business Journal. Sources say Warner Bros. Discovery, parent company of TNT, would have to increase its bid to as much as $2.8…
[ad_1] Photo: Portland Trail Blazers/YouTube screenshot Despite initial indications of Chauncey Billups continuing as head coach for the Portland Trail Blazers, his future remains uncertain. According to Chris Mannix, NBA teams are closely monitoring Billups’ situation in Portland amidst reports of coaching staff changes and the team’s rebuilding phase. Teams are monitoring Chauncey Billups situation…
[ad_1] Denver Nuggets fans finally got some good news this week. The Nuggets’ superstar center, Nikola Jokic, has officially won his third MVP award in four years. This is something that could potentially spark the team as they are looking at a two game to nothing hole in the second round against the Minnesota Timberwolves….
[ad_1] The NBA confirmed an illegal screen call on Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner during the closing seconds of the New York Knicks’ 121-117 win in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference second-round series, according to the NBA’s Last Two Minute Report. With 15 seconds left and Indiana trailing 118-117, Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton dribbled…
[ad_1] Nikola Jokic has been named the 23-24 NBA Most Valuable Player, winning the award for the third time in his career. Jokic is the ninth player to win the award three or more times in his career. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished second ahead of Luka Doncic at third. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jalen Brunson rounded out…
[ad_1] We’re back today with another exciting NBA playoff slate featuring some of our favorite matchups here at Basketball Forever. With the help of advanced simulations and machine learning, our Basketball Forever bot has run thousands of simulations on every NBA playoff game to expertly pinpoint our best player bets for tonight. 1. JOSH HART…
[ad_1] The NBA is close to finalizing media rights deals with ESPN and Amazon for the WNBA. Reports suggest that the league is focusing on incorporating the WNBA media rights into its upcoming NBA agreements. This move could potentially enhance the WNBA’s value, especially with the arrival of talented players like Caitlin Clark. Specifics regarding…
