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2023 NBA awards predictions: Picks for MVP, Rookie of the Year, more

Who is taking home some extra hardware in the coming weeks? Our NBA experts deliver their predictions for each major NBA award.

Are Lakers a Western Conference finals threat?

Are the Lakers well-positioned to make a Western Conference finals appearance? Skip and Shannon see it differently.

2023 NBA playoff odds

The NBA play-in tournament starts Tuesday, and FOX Bet has the lines on all the games. Find out every play-in team’s odds to win their matchup, plus series odds for every matchup.

Gobert suspended, McDaniels out with hand fracture after punches

Rudy Gobert is suspended for Tuesday’s play-in game and Jaden McDaniels is reportedly out for the season with a hand injury.

Luka Dončić 'happy' in Dallas amidst trade rumors | FIRST THINGS FIRST

In his exit interview Luka Dončić denied reports he’d request a trade from the Mavericks and said that he is happy in Dallas. Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, and Kevin Wildes react to Luka’s interview and discuss the future of the organization moving forward.

Why LeBron, Lakers are not a legitimate playoff contender | THE HERD

The NBA playoffs are here and the Los Angeles Lakers hold the seventh seed as they prepare to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves. However, Colin Cowherd explains why he cannot trust the purple and gold to go on a playoff run.

2023 NBA championship odds: Updated title odds as NBA playoffs begin

With the NBA playoffs beginning, we take a look at the updated NBA title odds at FOX Bet. Read to see which team is favored to win it all.

LeBron, Lakers hold 7th best odds to win 2023 NBA Finals | UNDISPUTED

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers host the Minnesota Timberwolves tomorrow night in the 7-8 Play-In game. The Lakers are favored to win that one and have the 7th best odds to win the Finals according to FOX Bet Sportsbook. Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe share their odds for Lakers winning the West.

2023 NBA playoff bracket, picture set: First round matchups

The 2023 NBA playoff field is set! Check out who will match up in the play-in tournament and the first round.

2023 NBA playoff bracket set: Seeds, matchups

The 2023 NBA playoff field is set! Check out who will match up in the play-in tournament and the first round.

Timberwolves send Rudy Gobert home after Kyle Anderson spat

The Timberwolves sent Rudy Gobert home after he took a swing at teammate Kyle Anderson during a timeout in Sunday’s game.

NBA investigating Mavericks for 'roster decisions' vs. Bulls on Friday

Dallas made five key players, including Kyrie Irving, late scratches for Friday’s game, and Luka Dončić only played 13 minutes.

Grizzlies center Steven Adams reportedly likely to miss the playoffs

Steven Adams will reportedly miss the upcoming postseason for the Grizzlies, who recently signed Kenneth Lofton Jr. to a four-year deal.

Joel Embiid poised to win back-to-back scoring titles

Joel Embiid will make scoring history once the regular season ends on Sunday, winning his second-straight scoring title.

Skip reveals the one question he'd ask Michael Jordan if given the chance | The Skip Bayless Show

Michael Jordan is Skip Bayless’s GOAT and was in the news lately for considering selling his majority stake of the Charlotte Hornets. Skip now reveals the one question he would ask MJ if given the chance.

Udonis Haslem, Miami Heat reflect on rare 20-year NBA career

Udonis Haslem, the NBA’s oldest active player at 42 and a three-time champion, is the third player to spend a two-decade career with one franchise, joining Dallas’ Dirk Nowitzki and the Los Angeles Lakers’ Kobe Bryant.

Kevin Durant, Suns core to rest vs. Lakers | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Nick Wright, Chris Broussard and Kevin Wildes preview Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns Friday night matchup at Crypto.com Arena. Nick Wright also talks Kevin Durant and noticeably leaves Kobe Bryant off his Best Player on the Planet list.

NBA Roundtable: How dangerous are the Kevin Durant-led Suns?

It’s about that time — playoff time, that is. Our NBA reporters look at the pressing issues heading into the postseason.

Giannis Antetokounmpo ranks 3rd in latest NBA player power rankings | UNDISPUTED

The Ringer updated their top 125 players in the NBA. Denver Nuggets star and 2x MVP Nikola Jokic took the top spot followed by Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers Center Joel Embiid to round out the top three. LeBron James ranks 13th behind the likes of SGA and Devin Booker. Shannon Sharpe and Skip Bayless react to the latest NBA player rankings.

NBA Front Office Confidential: Whose championship window is closing?

The NBA title appears up for grabs this season. But a host of GMs and scouts say that this year’s favorites won’t be favorited for long.

Pelicans' Zion Williamson still sidelined, likely to miss Play-In Tournament

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson will likely miss the Play-In Tournament if the Pelicans advance to there, according to a report Friday.

Six-seed still in sight for Heat; Thunder bolster playoff hopes, eliminate Jazz

Miami is still in the hunt for the sixth seed, while OKC eliminated Utah from playoff contention on Thursday.

Tim Hardaway Sr. on Mavericks: 'They're missing a leader out there'

Tim Hardaway Jr. defended Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving after his dad, Tim Hardaway Sr., said the Mavs lack leadership.

Utah Jazz star Lauri Markkanen to serve in Finland military in the offseason

Utah Jazz all-star forward Lauri Markkanen will complete mandatory military service in his native Finland this offseason.

Pelicans' Zion Williamson still sidelined to work on conditioning

The New Orleans Pelicans said that Zion Williamson remains sidelined as the playoffs approach.

LeBron & Lakers drop pivotal game to Clippers with Play-In implications on the line | SPEAK

The Los Angeles Lakers fell to the LA Clippers last night 125-118 and sit in the 7th seed in the Western Conference with two games to play. Emmanuel Acho, LeSean McCoy, Joy Taylor, and Ric Bucher discuss if the loss changed their opinions on the Lakers as they head into the playoffs.

Can Luka, Kyrie & Mavericks salvage their season? | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, and Kevin Wildes react to the Dallas Mavericks’ win over the Sacramento Kings and debate if the Mavericks can still save their season with two games to play.

Are Bucks the NBA's best team after clinching No. 1 seed in the East? | SPEAK

The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Chicago Bulls with a final score of 105-92 to clinch the first seed in the Eastern Conference. Giannis Antetokounmpo sat out due to right knee soreness but Jrue Holiday picked up the slack and finished with 20 points, eight rebounds and 15 assists. Brook Lopez also chimed in with 26 points. Milwaukee is now 11-6 without Giannis this season. Emmanuel Acho explains why the deer are the NBA’s best team.

Was the Lakers' 118-125 loss to the Clippers GOOD for them? Nick Wright explains | What's Wright?

The Los Angeles Lakers fell to the LA Clippers last night 118-125 and sit in the 7th seed in the Western Conference with two games to go. The Golden State Warriors are a spot ahead in the 6th seed and have two games to play as well. If the Lakers can win one more game than the Warriors down the stretch, then they will move into the 6th seed in the West and avoid the Play-In Tournament. Nick and Damonza debate if the Lakers’ loss to the Clippers was actually good for them in the long run.

Luka Dončić & Andrew Wiggins feature in Broussard's Under Duress List | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Chris Broussard alongside Nick Wright, Kevin Wildes and Mark Schlereth reveal the Under Duress List entering the NBA’s final stretch. Nominees include: Andrew Wiggins of the Golden State Warriors, Chris Paul of the Phoenix Suns and Luka Dončić of the Dallas Mavericks.