Why you should bet on the Oklahoma City Thunder to win the NBA Playoffs
Sports News Blitz writer George Dempsey breaks down why the Oklahoma City Thunder are worth a wager this season.
With rising confidence, OKC is primed to make a serious run for the NBA Championship.
NBA news: LA Lakers eye Ivica Zubac Reunion with LeBron James to strengthen frontcourt for title push
The Los Angeles Lakers are actively exploring ways to bolster their frontcourt depth following their blockbuster trade that sent Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Luka Doncic.
With championship aspirations at the forefront, Lakers General Manager Rob Pelinka has set his sights on a familiar face - Ivica Zubac.
Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo notes that Zubac’s potential return to the Lakers could provide the defensive stability and interior presence the team needs to make a serious championship push.
NBA betting tips: Oklahoma City Thunder pump the Detroit Pistons as West meets East
Sports News Blitz NBA expert George Dempsey breaks down Saturday night's clash between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Detroit Pistons.
With OKC eyeing another statement win and the Pistons fighting for a playoff spot, this showdown promises plenty of intrigue.
NBA news: Stephen A. Smith calls LeBron James’ confrontation ‘weak’ amid Bronny James controversy
The ongoing tension between ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith and Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James reached a boiling point last week, with Smith openly calling James’ response to his commentary on Bronny James “weak” and “some bullsh*t”.
NBA news: Five draft prospects the Dallas Mavericks could target in the off-season
The Dallas Mavericks have had a disastrous beginning to March, winning just one of their last eight games, beating fellow strugglers Charlotte Hornets in that time.
After controversially trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in February, the Mavericks have had to deal with massive injury problems.
Sports for Dummies – Guide to the NBA
Welcome new NBA fans! In this article, you will learn everything there is to know about the basketball league, including its rules, stars, legends, and classic rivalries.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Nnaemeka Obinna presents a Sports for Dummies guide to the NBA.
NBA news: LeBron James makes history with 50,000 career points
LeBron James has made NBA history as the first player to reach 50,000 career points.
Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo covers the milestone, emphasising its significance in cementing James' legendary status.
NBA betting tips: Underdogs on top as Cavaliers meet Celtics and Timberwolves face Jazz
It is set to be another exciting weekend in the NBA, with there a number of high-profile showdowns to look forward to.
Sports News Blitz tipster George Dempsey offers his best betting tips ahead of the action.
NBA betting tips: Houston Rockets to gain revenge, San Antonio Spurs to struggle without Wembanyama
It is set to be another blockbuster weekend in the NBA, with the second half of the season now well under way and play-off contenders starting to pull clear of the chasing pack.
Sports News Blitz tipster George Dempsey offers his best betting tips ahead of the action.
Unrivaled one of the most successful start-up leagues in women’s sport history
Unrivaled is making significant strides in women’s basketball, with fans and investors alike displaying a shared interest in the one of the most equitable leagues in professional sports.
Sports News Blitz writer Shameeka Voyiya analyses the new tournament’s success.
NBA news: 2025 All-Star Championship inspires mixed reactions despite format change
The 2025 NBA All-Star Championship saw a three-game mini-tournament featuring four teams and a target score of 40 in each game, successfully injecting much-needed energy into the event while inspiring some decidedly mixed reactions from players and fans.
Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo reports on the story.
NBA news: An in-depth look at the blockbuster Luka Doncic–Anthony Davis trade
A blockbuster trade has seen Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks and Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers swap places.
Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce takes an in-depth look at the deal.
NBA news: Mavericks trade Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis in sensational deal with Lakers
The Dallas Mavericks have opted to trade Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis in a sensational deal with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Sport News Blitz writer Christian Willis reports on the story.
NBA betting tips: Mavericks to ruin Pistons homecoming, Bucks to compound Spurs misery
NBA action continues this weekend with a number of high-profile games on the cards.
Sports News Blitz tipster George Dempsey offers his top picks ahead of the excitement.
NBA news: Uncertain future for Jimmy Butler as Miami Heat decline contract extension
Miami Heat have sensationally decided against extending NBA star Jimmy Butler's contract, resulting in a tense stand-off between player and board.
Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce reports on the story.
NBA betting tips: Pacers to even the score against Spurs, Warriors to subdue Lakers
A blockbuster weekend in the NBA continues with a host of exciting games set to take place on Saturday and Sunday.
Sports News Blitz writer George Dempsey is here with his top betting tips ahead of the action.
NCAA to pay women’s college basketball teams from 2025
In a historic move aimed at closing the wage gap between men and women in college basketball, the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) Board of Governors unanimously voted for the establishment of an equitable pay structure for women’s teams.
Sports News Blitz writer Shameeka Voyiya reports on the story.
Unrivaled news: Groundbreaking tournament a game-changer for women’s basketball
The inaugural season of the highly anticipated and groundbreaking 3-on-3 women’s basketball league Unrivaled got underway on Friday and is set to run until March 17.
Sports News Blitz writer Shameeka Voyiya reports on the story.
NBA betting tips: New York Knicks to silence Oklahoma City Thunder, Milwaukee Bucks to expose Orlando Magic
With the halfway point of the regular NBA season fast approaching, the action is heating up as potential finalists begin to break away from the stragglers.
Sports News Blitz writer George Dempsey is here with another round of NBA betting tips.
NBA betting tips: Raptors and Celtics to shoot the lights out; Spurs to beat Clippers
After turning a healthy profit in 2024, our New Year’s resolution is to keep lining your pockets in 2025.
We’ve one more chance to boost your balance as the Toronto Raptors visit the Boston Celtics at 8pm on Tuesday, before hopefully ringing in the new year with the San Antonio Spurs beating the LA Clippers after midnight.
Sports News Blitz writer George Dempsey is on hand with another round of NBA betting tips.