Basketball News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumors
All across sports, we hear about the importance of homecourt. In the NBA, teams spend 82 games trying to secure homecourt throughout the playoffs, or at the very least, the first round. The goal is to ensure you play more games in front of your fans than opposing fans. The logic makes sense. The numbers […] READ MORE
During the first 59 games of the 2019-20 season, Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray was one of the most inconsistent players in the NBA, flashing star potential periodically but never being able to put it together. In contrast, during the 2020 playoffs in the bubble, Murray looked like a perennial All-Star, as he upped […] READ MORE
The strange 2020 NBA season culminated in LeBron James returning the Los Angeles Lakers to basketball prominence. Obviously, the NBA faced significant challenges to finish this season. We all know the league chose to pause in March during the Covid-19 outbreak, resulting in nearly four months without basketball. The NBA and Commissioner Adam Silver decided […] READ MORE
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before; LeBron James is back in the NBA Finals. His Los Angeles Lakers advanced to their record-setting 32nd Finals after an easy 12-3 run through the Western Conference Playoffs. Now, James joins a shortlist of NBA players to reach double-digit title bouts. LeBron James Reaches Ninth Finals in […] READ MORE
Following the police shooting of Jacob Blake, the Milwaukee Bucks shocked the world by boycotting their playoff game against the Orlando Magic. The NBA Boycotts continued, as players boycotted the game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Houston Rockets, as well as the Los Angeles Lakers and Portland Trailblazers game. Following a player meeting […] READ MORE
Heading into day two of a full NBA bubble slate Last Word on Hoops NBA Gambling picks are looking to give you some winners today. Yesterday’s picks went 1-2 and ended up down 1.09 Units. Hopefully, today’s NBA gambling picks will bring a few more winners. August 1st NBA Betting Picks Oklahoma City Thunder (-1.5) […] READ MORE
The NBA restart is almost upon us, with games beginning on Thursday night. While the Los Angeles Lakers, Milwaukee Bucks, and Los Angeles Clippers are still the favorites, this unique situation could result in a surprise team making a run to the title. The depth and adaptability of the Denver Nuggets roster is a prime […] READ MORE
The Boston Celtics were one of the hottest teams in the NBA when COVID-19 sent the entire world of sports into a downward spiral. Now, with the season restarting in the NBA Orlando Bubble, it’s time to decide whether or not the Celtics are legitimate title contenders or just pretenders on vacation at Disney World. […] READ MORE
Following a four-month hiatus as a result of COVID-19, the NBA is getting ready for a long-anticipated league restart. Beginning on July 31st, the top 22 teams will compete at Disney World’s Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida. Given that there will be a secured “bubble”, concerns over the spread of COVID-19, and […] READ MORE
The Oklahoma City Thunder have spent the past week in the bubble preparing for the final eight games of the season. With a playoff position guaranteed, Oklahoma City will look to juggle line-ups and test different combinations before hitting the post-season. The Thunder have enjoyed a four and a half month break largely drama free. […] READ MORE
