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NBA: Heat Under Pressure Against Lakers

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

Having lost five straight, the Miami Heat have given plenty of fuel to feed their critics. Tonight they get a chance to strike back but it’s going to be tough against the Los Angeles Lakers Lakers looking for payback Way back on Christmas Day, the Lakers met the Heat in the Staples Center and for...

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NBA: Overblown Melo-Drama in New York

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

The Knicks are just 7-9 since the arrival of Carmelo Anthony but now is not the time to panic. Al Dannity says the move should pay off in the long run. Remember last year The pieces New York traded in order to bring Carmelo Anthony to New York weren’t highly valued commodities last summer. Mike...

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Stoudamire Released by Knicks, Will Sign with Mavs

• Mike Schultz

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

After five years with the New York Knicks, Amar’e Stoudamire has decided to move on. Once Stoudamire clears the NBA waivers period at 5p.m. Eastern today, he will be eligible to negotiate a new contract with any team interested in signing him. That team is reportedly the Dallas Mavericks. The Knicks waived the veteran forward...

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Another KD KO at San Antonio? Wednesday's NBA Betting Picks!

• Ricky Rothstein

• Last Updated: January 22, 2014

Hoop Hopes – Ricky Rothstein makes his picks for tonight’s NBA action! Oklahoma City Thunder at San Antonio Spurs When you’re the big dog, you’re inclined to pick and choose your games. You don’t bust yourself against Charlotte; if you play your usual game you’ll take them and if, by some fluke, Charlotte wins, not...

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Raptors at Wizards – Friday's NBA Betting Picks!

• Ricky Rothstein

• Last Updated: January 3, 2014

Hoop Hopes – Ricky Rothstein makes his picks for tonight’s NBA action! Toronto at Washington The Leafs getting to the NHL playoffs last year was shocking enough for the long-suffering people of Toronto, but the Raptors making shapes now in the NBA as well? These are heady times in the Queen City. Astonishingly, a four...

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Monday's NBA Betting Picks!

• Frank Doyle

• Last Updated: November 25, 2013

Hoop Hopes – Ricky Rothstein makes his picks for tonight’s NBA action! Minnesota at Indiana The congregation at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse will be treated to a clash of styles tonight when Minnesota visits to take on the home-town Indiana Pacers. Minnesota is one of the top offensive teams in the League, with the T-wolves’...

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Wednesday Night's NBA Betting Picks!

• Ricky Rothstein

• Last Updated: November 20, 2013

Hoop Hopes – Ricky Rothstein makes his picks for tonight’s NBA action! Indiana at New York The Indiana Pacers suffered defeat for the first time this season when they lost to the Bulls at the United Center on Saturday, 110-94. Paul George was shut down and Derrick Rose unpicked the Pacers’ previously rock-solid defense to...

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Tuesday's NBA Betting Picks!

• Frank Doyle

• Last Updated: November 19, 2013

Hoop Hopes – Ricky Rothstein makes his picks for tonight’s NBA action! Atlanta at Miami The best chance Atlanta has tonight at Miami is if the Hawks were to sprout actual wings and fly to the baskets. It’s hard to see them getting any change out of Miami otherwise. Miami has dominated Atlanta in recent...

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Wednesday's NBA Betting Picks!

• Ricky Rothstein

• Last Updated: November 13, 2013

Hoop Hopes – Ricky Rothstein makes his picks for tonight’s NBA action! Having lost at Dallas 105-95 last night, Washington travels 300 miles south today to take on San Antonio. The wizards will need a whole lot of magic to cover the number in this one. San Antonio is on a five-game winning streak currently,...

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Can the Toronto Raptors make a run at the NBA playoffs?

• Frank Doyle

• Last Updated: October 22, 2013

You know things have been really bad for Toronto Raptors supporters when a 5-1 start in preseason play kicks up this kind of excitement. Yes, with Toronto’s 123-120 overtime win over the New York Knicks Monday night, the Raps have won five of six games that will mean absolutely nothing by the time the playoff...

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Former Raptor Andrea Bargnani Out of EuroBasket

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: August 20, 2013

One of the least loved Raptors in recent memory has been forced to pull out of next month’s tournament in Slovenia. Al Dannity looks at how yet more health issues are hindering the Italian’s progress and at the prospects for current Raptor Jonas Valanciunas, who will suit up for Lithuania at the tournament. It isn’t...

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Raptors GM Ujiri wins: Bargnani becomes Knicks' problem

• Frank Doyle

• Last Updated: July 10, 2013

It’s official Toronto Raptors fans – Andrea Bargnani is now a member of the New York Knicks. The trade which was a widely-spread rumor last week is now a reality as Bargnani goes to the Knicks in exchange for reserves Steve Novak, Marcus Camby and Quentin Richardson, as well as a 2016 first-round pick and...

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Trade delayed for the Raptors – Bargnani is not a Knick yet!

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: July 1, 2013

The mega-trade that would send Andrea Bargnani from the Toronto Raptors to the New York Knicks has been held up. Al Dannity looks at the impact this move will have if the Raptors finally get to pull the trigger. If you told a Raps fan a few years that they’d have two of the top...

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NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs: Dominance, Resilience

• Dale Perth

• Last Updated: April 18, 2013

One sweep and one upset are forecasted for the opening round of the four series in the East. The Heat will continue to demonstrate their dominance, and the Celtics, like the city of Boston, will display their resilience. (1) Miami Heat vs. (8) Milwaukee Bucks There’s no reasonable expectation of the Bucks making it past...

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Even when he’s Off, Rudy Gay is On for the Raptors

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: February 14, 2013

Al Dannity looks back at a night where Rudy Gay had a hot start, got into foul trouble, and then re-appeared just into time to save Toronto. Again. And that’s before we get to last night’s win in New York. I’m a stats guy, it’s rather important when working for a sportsbook to be one....

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After Nash’s Block, Raptors Rebound with Lowry Trade

• Dale Perth

• Last Updated: July 5, 2012

One day after Canada’s favorite basketball son ignored a lucrative offer from Canada’s biggest city, the Raptors moved to fill one of its most glaring holes. On Thursday, Toronto acquired a player they had initially passed on in their pursuit of Steve Nash: Houston Rockets point guard Kyle Lowry. The Raps needed to do something;...

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NBA: Knicks Need to Get Over Hump Against Mavs

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: March 6, 2012

A win over the Mavericks in Madison Square Garden has been the highlight of the Linsanity phenomenon. The Knicks however have been in a holding pattern since and need to get their playoff push back on track tonight in Dallas. More than a mental bump For all the hype of the early winning streak, the...

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NBA: Knicks are Linsane if They Think They can Beat the Heat

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: February 23, 2012

Al Dannity has fallen in love with Linsanity but even he has his limits. The Knicks bring their exciting brand of Basketball to South Beach tonight to take on Miami. Here’s why Al doesn’t expect them to come out with the W. Lin keeps on getting better Jeremy Lin just keeps proving the doubters wrong....

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NBA: How Long Can Linsanity Last?

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: February 16, 2012

He scored 38 points on the Lakers, he dropped 10 dimes against the Wizards, and last night he nailed a game-winning 3-pointer against the Raptors. It’s been an amazing 10 days for Jeremy Lin but how long can this dream continue? Al Dannity enters the frenzied world of Linsanity. A perfect fit The easy narrative...

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What's the Matter with the Miami Heat?

• Frank Doyle

• Last Updated: March 18, 2011

Frank Doyle makes his picks from a full menu of NBA action tonight. One of the highest profile teams in the NBA takes on one of the lowest tonight when Miami travels to Atlanta to take on the Hawks. Veteran Mike Bibby’s return to the Hawks is the story of the game, but the real...