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NBA Trade Rumors: Mavs have reached out to Warriors about dealing Porzingis

2021-03-02T14:55:02.422ZDan Halverson

Mark Cuban may deny it, but the Mavs have reportedly engaged in talks with the Warriors about dealing All-Star big man Kristaps Porzingis.

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Daily picks: Jazz will keep rolling against red hot Heat

2021-02-26T17:18:05.485ZCam Tucker

The favorites should hold power in the NBA tonight, but there is potential for the underdog L.A. Kings to pull off an upset against the Minnesota Wild in NHL action.

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NBA Trade Rumors: Porzingis quietly hits the market

2021-02-24T14:42:16.896ZJeremy Jones

Let’s look into some of the juiciest rumors swirling around the league this week including a possible deal for Mavericks big man Kristaps Porzingis.

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NBA Trade Rumors: Bucks are setting sights on PJ Tucker

2021-02-23T15:05:51.918ZDan Halverson

PJ Tucker could be the latest player to leave Houston, as the Milwaukee Bucks are targeting the valuable 3-and-D specialist.

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Daily underdog picks: Thunder will cover against struggling Bucks

2021-02-19T17:23:03.938ZCam Tucker

The Thunder are back on the road tonight, as 10.5-point underdogs against the Milwaukee Bucks, who have hit the skids with five straight losses.

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NBA Trade Rumors: Raptors are zeroing in on Andre Drummond

2021-02-17T14:42:00.475ZJeremy Jones

Let’s look into some of the juiciest rumors swirling around the league this week including an imminent deal for Cavaliers big man Andre Drummond.

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NBA Trade Rumors: Is Blake Griffin headed back to L.A.?

2021-02-16T14:33:31.577ZDan Halverson

Blake Griffin's days in Motown have come to a premature end as the Pistons have removed the six-time All-Star from the line-up while they pursue a trade.

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NBA Trade Rumors: Pistons looking to unload Blake Griffin

2021-02-10T19:02:36.934ZJeremy Jones

Let’s look into some of the juiciest rumors swirling around the league this week including a possible Blake Griffin-Kyle Lowry swap.

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NBA Trade Rumors: Raptors considering parting ways with Kyle Lowry

2021-02-09T14:50:23.410ZDan Halverson

Kyle Lowry's time in Toronto could be coming to an end as the Raptors consider moving their six-time All-Star and focusing on a rebuild.

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NBA Rumors: The 5 players most likely to be moved at the trade deadline

2021-02-04T15:31:18.308ZAndrew Champagne

We've sorted through the rumors and innuendo and have narrowed down the top five stars most likely to be moved at the NBA trade deadline.

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NBA Trade Rumors: Knicks are targeting Zach LaVine

2021-02-02T16:49:54.833ZDan Halverson

No NBA star is immune from trade rumors, including Bulls guard Zach LaVine, who is having his finest season yet in Chicago.

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NBA Trade Rumors: Lonzo Ball's days in NOLA are numbered

2021-02-02T14:53:12.541ZJeremy Jones

It is finally February, which means it's peak NBA trade rumor season. Let’s look into some of the biggest rumors swirling around the league this week.

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NBA Notebook: Beal's talent is being wasted in Washington

2021-01-29T14:53:24.194ZDan Halverson

Few players have had to deal with more frustration this season than Bradley Beal, whose brilliant play is being wasted on the cellar-dwelling Wizards.

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NBA Trade Rumors: Houston may not be done dealing

2021-01-26T15:16:57.506ZDan Halverson

Are the Rockets going to throw a fire sale? We examine that juicy rumor as well as several other potential trades from around the NBA.

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NBA Notebook: Blazers face uphill climb in crowded West

2021-01-21T18:09:44.293ZDan Halverson

The NBA has hit its midseason stride, with fantastic action on the court and exciting trade rumors and personnel moves off of it. Let’s take a look at this week’s top storylines from around the Association.

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NBA Rumors: Will the Wizards deal Bradley Beal?

2021-01-19T15:18:00.093ZDan Halverson

Is Bradley Beal's time in DC coming to an end? We examine that juicy rumor as well as several other potential trades from around the NBA.

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NBA trade rumors: 5 teams that will be active on draft night

2020-11-16T15:15:21.919ZDan Halverson

Let’s take a look at five teams most likely to make moves on NBA Draft Night as they look forward to the 2021 season and beyond.

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NBA trade rumors: Wiggins on the block

2020-02-05T21:09:43.333ZCam Tucker

Christmas came early for those eagerly awaiting the NBA Trade Deadline on Thursday. Could the Minnesota Timberwolves make another move before the deadline?

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The worst trade deadline deals in NBA history

2020-02-05T20:42:38.357ZNick Roush

With the NBA trade deadline looming, some teams will try to make a last-ditch effort to salvage the season or free up cap space to rebuild. While some moves change the trajectory of a franchise forever, others end in disaster.

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NBA trade rumors: Is Clint Capela on the move?

2020-02-04T15:32:57.251ZRyan Murphy

You’ll have to excuse Clint Capela if he seems a little skittish these days. The Rockets center has had his name mentioned in dozens of potential trades over the past week as Houston GM Daryl Morey attempts to wheel and deal his way to an elusive NBA Championship. Let’s get to the bottom of why the Rockets want to get rid of Capela and examine where he may end up.

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NBA trade rumors: Lakers still listening to offers for Kyle Kuzma

2020-02-01T14:48:14.926ZCam Tucker

The NBA Trade Deadline is right around the corner, and the rumor mill continues to churn out juicy tidbits and speculation, setting the stage for what could be another frenetic day of blockbuster moves.

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NBA trade rumors: Kyle Lowry could be on his way out of Toronto

2020-01-23T17:29:09.000ZCam Tucker

We are inching closer and closer to the frenzy that has become the NBA trade deadline. Here is a fresh set of trade rumors to whet your appetite.

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NBA trade rumors: 5 players who could be dealt at the deadline

2020-01-16T11:00:50.000ZCam Tucker

Is there any better day during the NBA regular season than the trade deadline? The league's annual day of chaos and “Woj Bombs” is fast approaching on Feb. 6. To get in the spirit, we've compiled a list of five players whose names are currently circulating in trade speculation.

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Butler, Chandler, Melo Drive Dramatic NBA Weekend

2018-11-12T21:34:47.000ZAdam Spradling

Well that was a wild sports weekend, and clawing for our attention as always is the ever-spinning NBA news cycle. Three impactful stories came shooting down the pipeline and they hit the acquisition trifecta in a weird way: a blockbuster trade, a hug ...

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Kawhi Leonard Traded to Toronto Raptors

2018-07-24T17:38:16.000ZAdam Spradling

What does the Kawhi trade mean for Toronto? By now you've heard the news. Kawhi Leonard is no longer a member of the San Antonio Spurs and has been swapped (with pieces) for DeMar DeRozan. The Toronto Raptors shifted from +3300 to win the 2019 ...

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Drop in class should help mares in Turnback the Alarm Handicap

2017-10-27T18:20:02.000ZAlastair Bull

Miss Sky Warrior wins the Demoiselle Stakes at Aqueduct. Photo: Coglianese Photos.  Two mares well beaten by leading Breeders’ Cup Distaff contender Elate last month are hoping to gain some compensation in the 1 1/16-mile Turnback the Alarm Han ...

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National Basketball Association

The NBA was founded in 1946 in New York City and is considered the premier men’s professional basketball league in the world. The “Association”, as it’s also known, is comprised of 30 teams, with 29 in the United States and one in Canada.

The league’s popularity has risen steadily since the 1980s thanks to the emergence of dynamic players like Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan and, more recently, LeBron James and James Harden. The NBA set a new regular season attendance record for the fourth straight year during the 2018-19 season and continues to draw huge numbers for its online and television broadcasts. In fact, more than 20 million viewers tuned in to watch every game of the 2017 NBA Finals.

Hungry for more hoops? Visit the NBA’s official website for more news, stats and information.

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Year	Event

1946	The BAA, the precursor to the NBA, is formed.
1952	The East defeats the West in the inaugural NBA All-Star Game.
1954	The 24-second shot clock is introduced and immediately speeds up pace of play.
1964	The lane is widened from 12 to 16 feet due to the interior dominance of Wilt Chamberlain.
1971	The NBA debuts its iconic silhouette logo modeled after Lakers legend Jerry West.
1976	The Denver Nuggets, Indiana Pacers, New York Nets and San Antonio Spurs join the league as part of the ABA-NBA merger.
1979	The three-point line is added.
1980	The Dallas Mavericks join the league.
1985	The NBA introduces the Draft Lottery. Patrick Ewing is the first pick under the league’s new format.
1987	The NBA adds teams in Charlotte, Miami, Minnesota and Orlando.

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NBA Betting Explained: How to Bet on NBA Games Online

Betting on the moneyline, spread and total in NBA basketball remain the go-to option for most players. Futures and prop betting have become increasingly popular as well in NBA betting, especially in recent seasons with major player movement. TwinSpires Sports also offers wagering on international leagues, Olympics and World Cup events.

NBA Moneyline Betting

The moneyline is a wager on the straight-up winner of the game. In most cases, there will be a favorite and an underdog listed for each game. Placing a bet on the favorite will offer a lower payout, while placing a bet on an underdog will offer a premium payout, should they win. The NBA moneyline is typically based on the bet required to win $100 if betting on the favorite vs. the potential win for a bet of $100 placed on the underdog.

NBA Against the Spread Betting

The point spread is the number of points taken from the favorite, or assigned to the underdog, to give both sides an even chance of winning the wager. For instance, if the Los Angeles Lakers are -10 favorites against the Sacramento Kings, they will need to win their game by 11 points or more to “cover” the spread. Conversely, the Kings need to either win or lose by nine points or less to cover.

Against the Spread (ATS) bets add excitement to games that may otherwise be lopsided affairs.

NBA Over/Under Betting

An NBA over/under bet involves simply choosing whether you think there will be more total points scored by both teams, or less total scores, than the figure listed on the published line.

NBA Futures Betting

Futures, as the name suggests, are wagers based upon events which may, or may not, transpire at a much later date. The NBA betting futures market for the NBA revolves heavily around which team will win the NBA Championship, as well as which players will win annual awards such as the MVP and Rookie of the Year. These are long-term investments that can reap big rewards for savvy bettors.

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TwinSpires Sports is your one-stop source for the best NBA betting strategy on the Web. Check out our TNT Thursday Night Previews, discover NBA All-Star Game betting trends, and learn how to bet on the NBA Playoffs with expert tips and tricks from our featured columnists.

NBA Best Bets

Making the best bets on the NBA requires research, patience, and a deep understanding of the game. Our experts take many NBA betting factors into account including injuries, scheduling, player matchups, past performance, and a variety of analytical trends. You can find the latest NBA team stats at NBA.com.

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Check out The TwinSpires Edge's daily NBA coverage for the best NBA betting tips on the market. Our in-house experts offer NBA online betting advice and NBA betting strategy for a wide range of events throughout the season including the NBA Draft, the NBA All-Star Game, the NBA Playoffs, and the NBA Finals. They analyze the latest trends and serve up the best NBA bets available for all 30 teams in the Association.

Teams with the Most NBA Championships

Franchise	Total Titles	Last Title

Boston Celtics	17	2008
Los Angeles Lakers	16	2010
Chicago Bulls	6	1998
Golden State Warriors	6	2018
San Antonio Spurs	5	2014

11 of the NBA's 30 franchises have never won a championship
Of the remaining teams that have won a championship, no franchise has suffered a longer drought than the Kings, who won their first - and only - NBA title in 1951
The Lakers and Celtics have collectively appeared in 52 NBA Finals over the past 72 years