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NBA Title Odds, My Pick, and Why the Lottery Still Matters
If you’re just looking at the odds, it’s pretty clear who the market trusts right now. Oklahoma City is sitting at the top, at +115 on most sportsbooks, and that lines up with how the season went.... -

Rookie of the Year Feels Wide Open Right Now — But One Guy Might Be Pulling Ahead
I was looking at this race earlier, and honestly, I don’t think it’s settled at all, even this late in the season. You’d think by now it would be obvious. Most years it is. This one keeps bounci... -

Does Luka Doncic Actually Have a Shot at MVP This Season?
Alright, so let’s talk this out for a second, because Luka’s case is one of those where the numbers say one thing, but the award might still go another way. The guy is putting up 33.7 points, 7.8 ... -

The NBA’s Tanking Problem Is Getting Harder to Ignore
If you spend enough time talking basketball with friends, especially late in the season, the conversation eventually turns to the teams at the bottom of the standings. Not the playoff race. Not the MV... -

The NBA Rookie of the Year Race Isn’t Settled Anymore
Three weeks ago, nobody was arguing about this award. Cooper Flagg had it. The odds said so. The highlights said so. The stat line backed it up. It felt like one of those races that quietly ends befor... -

The NBA MVP Race Isn’t Settled Anymore
A month ago, this felt wrapped up. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had built real separation in the betting markets and Oklahoma City kept winning. Now he’s still the favorite at -140, but it doesn’t feel... -

Detroit’s Not Sneaking Up on Anyone Anymore
Four years ago, the Pistons hit the All-Star break with the worst record in franchise history. Two years ago, somehow, it was worse. Fast forward to today, and Detroit walks out of the break at 40–1... -

Worst Team Names in Professional Sports
Some professional sports teams have iconic names, names that make sense. Take the Pittsburgh Steelers, for example. Pittsburgh was the king of the steel industry in the United States for many years. I... -

Tanking Isn’t Subtle Anymore
It’s not hard to see what’s happening. You turn on a random NBA game in February, and a starter disappears in the fourth quarter. A double-digit lead shrinks. The explanation is “rest” or ... -

NBA All-Star Weekend Betting Is Back, And There’s Plenty to Play
Once the confetti from the Super Bowl is swept up, the betting focus shifts somewhere completely different. All-Star Weekend isn’t about grinding defense or playoff intensity. It’s about shooting,...











