In the Illini nation, the opinion of Deron Williams will always hold sway. The greatest NBA player in Illini basketball history, or at least for the modern era, he is what you would call "a club legend." So his public endorsement of current Illini basketball head coach Brad Underwood matters, a lot. … [Read more...] about Deron Williams Waiting for Brad Underwood, Illini to get over March Madness Hump
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NBA Teams That Consistently Beat Expectations — What the Data Reveals
Every NBA season has its fair share of surprises. Teams that were expected to hover near the bottom suddenly find themselves climbing the standings. They’re not supposed to win this often — but somehow, they do. So, what’s the deal? Are they just catching lucky breaks? Or is there something else — something deeper — that keeps them ahead of the curve when others fall … [Read more...] about NBA Teams That Consistently Beat Expectations — What the Data Reveals
Final 2025 NBA Mock Draft, Version 24.0
Welcome you to version 24.0 of our 2025 NBA Mock Draft. As the big night is now here, this will be our final version. The Dallas Mavericks will indeed "capture the Flagg," as they will select Cooper Flagg first overall later tonight. Here is what we're going with in our final predictions and projections. We'll see how many we get right, and how many we get wrong. The Sports … [Read more...] about Final 2025 NBA Mock Draft, Version 24.0
Inside the Paint and Beyond: What Decides NBA Outcomes
The NBA never sleeps. Each night brings a new slate of matchups filled with fast breaks, defensive battles, clutch threes, and high-flying dunks. While the pace and energy grab headlines, it’s the subtler elements—the gritty, unglamorous ones—that often determine who walks away with the win. Inside the paint and beyond the arc, outcomes are shaped not just by talent but by … [Read more...] about Inside the Paint and Beyond: What Decides NBA Outcomes
Dylan Harper, Son of Bulls Legend Ron Harper, Has High NBA Draft Stock
With the NBA Draft tomorrow night, we now re-post our NBA Draft Stock Profile articles. This one originally ran in October. For five time NBA champion Ron Harper, and his son Dylan Harper, "the son also rises." If we can get Hemingwayesque here. Actually this is the second instance of the son also rising, as Ron Harper Jr. is currently a member of the reigning champion Boston … [Read more...] about Dylan Harper, Son of Bulls Legend Ron Harper, Has High NBA Draft Stock
Jase Richardson Could Follow in Father’s Footsteps from MSU to NBA
With the NBA Draft tomorrow night, we now re-post our NBA Draft Stock Profile article. This one originally ran March 18. Right now, #16 Michigan State are doing what the best teams of the Tom Izzo era always do- win, and win with rebounding, defense, and solid offensive execution. They won 78-68 at Northwestern today, but the game's halftime score (MSU 47-28), tells the true … [Read more...] about Jase Richardson Could Follow in Father’s Footsteps from MSU to NBA
Will Riley Brings NBA Lottery Level Talent to Illini Basketball Team
With the NBA Draft tomorrow night, we now re-post our NBA Draft Stock Profile articles. This one originally ran in November. NBA level talent is something that had been truly missing from the Illinois Fighting Illini program for some time. There was a long drought between Meyers Leonard (2012) and Ayo Dosunmu (2021). However, between Brandin Podziemski in 2023, Terrence Shannon … [Read more...] about Will Riley Brings NBA Lottery Level Talent to Illini Basketball Team
Bets to Watch in the NBA Finals: Pivotal Moments That May Define the Series
The 2025 NBA Finals brings a fresh matchup to center stage—Oklahoma City Thunder versus Indiana Pacers—and with it, a range of unpredictable variables. The variables don’t just promise an exciting basketball series; they present unique angles for bettors analyzing each game’s most decisive moments. From late-game decision-making to depth scoring and defensive execution, … [Read more...] about Bets to Watch in the NBA Finals: Pivotal Moments That May Define the Series
Tim Donaghy details how the NBA allegedly fixes games (EXCLUSIVE)
You remember Tim Donaghy? I had a very in-depth exclusive with him in 2011. We re-run the highlights of that exclusive every year in four pieces during NBA Finals time. The NBA Finals are of course synonymous with MJ, Mr. June, Michael Jordan, because no one has dominated it quite like him. For the best Michael Jordan rookie cards check out Gold Card Auctions, as they have a … [Read more...] about Tim Donaghy details how the NBA allegedly fixes games (EXCLUSIVE)
Heading into the NBA Finals: latest updates on the playoffs
The NBA Playoffs are a central part of Spring for all basketball lovers. Every year, fans around the world eagerly anticipate the final stretch of the season, when the league’s best teams face off in an intense battle before crowning the champions. With the first rounds behind us, the Playoffs are now heading toward the Eastern and Western Conference Finals. One last step for … [Read more...] about Heading into the NBA Finals: latest updates on the playoffs