Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the NBA, which continues to offer intrigue leading up to the trade deadline. The Timberwolves got a much-needed win Wednesday over the Bulls, but bigger things swirl around them. The Lakers, Warriors and Spurs all made blockbuster trades that could impact this year’s playoff race. And the arbitration to… Continue reading Wolves win, but NBA rivals take big swings; Vikings offense in flux
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Chiefs, Vikings NBA style trade idea would swap $140 million-plus superstars
The NBA trade deadline is always full of surprises and stars being moved. However, what if the Kansas City Chiefs and Minnesota Vikings engaged in a trade that rivaled NBA blockbusters? USA Today’s Andrew Harbaugh proposed this player swap between the Chiefs and Vikings that sends Justin Jefferson to Kansas City: Chiefs receive: wide receiver… Continue reading Chiefs, Vikings NBA style trade idea would swap $140 million-plus superstars
What if the NFL had trades like the NBA did? 11 crazy trade ideas
The NBA is known for shocking the senses with their rather insane trade deadline with many big names being involved. In the beginning of the early hours of Sunday morning, the NBA pulled off their biggest trade in recent history between the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks. The Lakers and Mavericks exchanged superstar players,… Continue reading What if the NFL had trades like the NBA did? 11 crazy trade ideas
Los Angeles wildfires: NBA coaches JJ Redick, Steve Kerr among those whose families are affected, NFL monitoring ahead of Vikings-Rams
The fires raging in Southern California have forced the evacuation of more than 30,000 people, including the families of two NBA coaches. (Photo by Tiffany Rose/Getty Images) Three intense and destructive wildfires are raging in Southern California, fueled by the powerful Santa Ana winds. The evacuation orders, which now include parts of the Los Angeles… Continue reading Los Angeles wildfires: NBA coaches JJ Redick, Steve Kerr among those whose families are affected, NFL monitoring ahead of Vikings-Rams
Top 20 most-hyped draft prospects ever: Rankings across NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, WNBA
Uncertainty and intrigue often surround the No. 1 overall pick heading into a draft. In some years, however, one prospect emerges from the field, and the only uncertainty is whether that player will live up to the massive hype. Enter Victor Wembanyama, the 7-foot-4, 19-year-old out of France, who is universally projected to go No.… Continue reading Top 20 most-hyped draft prospects ever: Rankings across NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, WNBA
Bookmakers break down NBA, NHL Playoffs, big bets
Patrick Everson FOX Sports Betting Analyst With football season still months away, there’s nothing like a good Game 7 to keep the sports betting juices flowing. Thankfully — or perhaps we should say hopefully — the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat are prepared to deliver just that on Monday night to cap Memorial Day weekend.… Continue reading Bookmakers break down NBA, NHL Playoffs, big bets
Sportsbooks seeing huge action on Nuggets; NBA Finals sharp, big bets
Patrick Everson FOX Sports Betting Analyst No Steph Curry. No LeBron James. No Jayson Tatum or Giannis Antetokounmpo. No throwback Los Angeles Lakers vs. Boston Celtics matchup. Also, no problem, at least from one sportsbook’s perspective on NBA Finals odds. After all, there’s still two-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokić and his red-hot Denver Nuggets and… Continue reading Sportsbooks seeing huge action on Nuggets; NBA Finals sharp, big bets
NBA, NHL and MLB unveil a 30-second ad promoting responsible sports betting
The NBA, NHL and Major League Baseball have joined forces to produce a 30-second ad promoting responsible sports betting. The “Never Know What’s Next” commercial unveiled Tuesday is a coordination of the three leagues, sportsbook operators DraftKings, Fanatics, PENN Entertainment and the National Council on Problem Gambling. Scott Kaufman-Ross, the NBA’s senior VP and head… Continue reading NBA, NHL and MLB unveil a 30-second ad promoting responsible sports betting
‘Bear Bets’: Group Chat’s best bets on Belmont, NBA Finals
Bear Bets is back and ready to go, as a few major titles are on the line. FOX Sports’ digital gambling show returned this week to discuss the Belmont Stakes, NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Final. Chris “The Bear” Fallica and Geoff Schwartz were rejoined by Sam Panayotovich and Will Hill in the Group Chat… Continue reading ‘Bear Bets’: Group Chat’s best bets on Belmont, NBA Finals