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Phoenix Suns vs. Los Angeles Lakers – Odds & Prediction
Greeting basketball fans. Welcome to our NBA coverage here at Latest Basketball News. One of the games on tap for Thursday night features the Phoenix Suns (1-0) taking on the Los Angeles Lakers (0-1). Both ball clubs look slightly different than the squads that exited last year’s playoffs. It will be interesting to see if…
Read MoreNBA OPENING NIGHT COVERAGE – LOS ANGLES LAKERS VS. DENVER NUGGETS ODDS & PREDICTIONS
Greeting basketball fans. The new NBA season is now upon us. One of the games on Tuesday’s opening-night slate features the Los Angeles Lakers traveling to Ball Arena to take on the Denver Nuggets. These two teams have met twice in the Western Conference finals in the past four years. Back in 2020, the Lakers…
Read MoreWho Is The Best NBA Point Guard Of All Time – Magic Johnson or Stephen Curry?
The greatest of all-time debates is not a new discussion by any means. And to be honest, the topic can be somewhat subjective depending on the statistics that are used in these debates. Recently, Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry appeared on a podcast with former NBA player Gilbert Arenas. And during the said podcast,…
Read MoreAnthony Davis And Los Angeles Lakers Agree to a Three-Year Extension
Undoubtedly, Anthony Davis is among the most talented big men in the NBA today. That sentiment is supported by the fact that except for his rookie season, he has averaged at least 20 points and between seven to nine rebounds per contest every year he has been in the league. With that in mind, the…
Read MoreChicago Bulls’ free-agency moves
The Chicago Bulls failed to make it to the playoffs in 2022-23. This marked the fifth time the franchise has missed the playoffs over the past six seasons. With another season gone wrong, Bulls fans were hoping to see some major offseason moves. Here is a look at what the Bulls have done thus far.…
Read MoreLas Vegas reach an agreement with A’ja Wilson on a two-year extension
The Las Vegas Aces won their first title in 2022. And if you thought that was a fluke, you are sadly mistaken, my friend. The Aces have steamrolled through the WNBA season thus far winning 14 of their first 15 contests, which is the best record in the league. One of the reasons for the…
Read MoreHow Many Players Are on a Basketball Team?
Various Basketball Playing Styles Basketball may be played in a variety of ways around the world to suit the needs of different players and fans. These various variations of the sport, from wheelchair basketball to streetball, and all in between, provide participants with a variety of experiences and difficulties. For instance, streetball, which is frequently…
Read MoreMeet Mac McClung – Former High School Prodigy Who Emerged 2023 Slam Dunk champion.
Picture credit: https://bit.ly/3XXCgxB Mac McClung showcased dream-like athleticism on Saturday night in the 2023 NBA Slam Dunk Contest. Despite having played only two games of professional basketball – neither during this season – he stole the show, and some have argued he left a lasting impression on fans. His sudden rise to prominence was unexpected…
Read MorePredicting 2022-23 NBA Season: Who are the Favorites now?
Now that the dust has settled from the NBA All-Star Game between teams captained by LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo, almost all of the attention that basketball continues to attract will be switched back to the NBA. Team Giannis had managed to record a 184-175 victory over Team LeBron in the annual game, however while…
Read MoreBreaking Down the Odds: Who Has the Best Chance to Win the NBA Championship in 2023?
With the NBA season being a long and unpredictable one, it’s no wonder that predicting the NBA championship odds in 2023 is quite a tough task. Nevertheless, with careful analysis of teams’ current rosters and their potential to improve over the next couple of months, it’s still possible to make an educated guess. When it comes to…
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