NBA Finals

In the world of sports betting, there are bets on one team winning, bets on player props and various other options, alongside what one 24-year-old has found fame from: parlaying multiple teams to win championships. What Happened: An unemployed 24-year-old who doesn't consider himself a big sports...

Rapper Jay-Z made a $1 million bet on the 2025 NBA Finals and before the series is even over, he's already out his bet. Don't worry though, losing $1 million probably won't be a "hard knock life" for someone worth billions of dollars. What Happened: He may be a former NBA owner (Brooklyn Nets), but...

One of the biggest NBA trades in league history happened over the weekend with the Dallas Mavericks trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis, a move that comes around two years after Mark Cuban sold majority control of the Mavericks. Mavericks fans are upset by the deal and...

There will be many storylines for the 2024 National Basketball Association season, including new faces in new places, the return of LeBron James for a 22nd season and the arrival of James' son Bronny James in the league. NBA Opening Games: The 2024 NBA season kicks off with two matchups Tuesday,...

A new media rights deal for the National Basketball Association (NBA) is nearing the finish line and could be a slam dunk for fans and the new partners. Here's a look at the latest. What Happened: A new NBA deal is expected to be 11 years in length and total $76 billion from three partners,...

The Boston Celtics won the 2024 NBA Championship, completing a season where they were the favorites in the preseason, during the season and to open the NBA Playoffs. One big name in the sports betting universe won by betting on the Celtics, while a betting rapper lost $500,000 by betting on the...

As we approach the nail-biting NBA finals, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis proposed a “friendly wager” with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, now GOP presidential candidate, which would have a happy ending for Disney…that is if the Denver Nuggets beat the Miami Heat.  The...

For the first time in his NBA career, star Steph Curry of the Golden State Warriors finds himself in unfamiliar territory. Facing a 0-2 deficit for the first time in the NBA Playoffs, Curry looks to help his team advance and continue on the road to defend its 2022 NBA Championship. What Happened:...

NBA superstar LeBron James has won four NBA Championships in his career, earning them across three teams during his career. To get a fifth NBA Championship in the 2023 NBA Playoffs, James will have to overcome a new first in his career. What Happened: The 2022-2023 NBA season has been one of the...

With a win in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, the Golden State Warriors are once again NBA Champions. The series win marked the fourth by the Warriors since 2014-2015 and one Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT holder. Another teammate, who owns a Bored Ape, became a first time NBA Champion. What Happened: The...

"WE ARE BG," for which Brittney Griner's agents have filed a trademark application, is quickly becoming a widespread logo that would surely look fantastic on all manner of sports merch. So, who can blame them?  The Boston Celtics wore "WE ARE...

Fresh off a NBA Finals victory, Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo celebrated by taking both his trophies (NBA Finals and NBA Finals MVP) to the drive-thru of Chick-fil-A. What Happened: A video that went viral online shows Antetokounmpo interacting with fans and placing an order at...

LeBron James is switching his jersey next season from number 23 to number 6. Here’s a look at how James has performed stat-wise and sports-betting-wise for both jersey numbers. What Happened: LeBron James spent the last three seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers and 11 prior seasons with the...

Several NBA teams have had dynasties over the last three decades. The strong performance by several teams held an impressive streak of seven players that will come to an end in 2021. Star Streak: In the last 30 NBA Finals, they have all featured an appearance on the winning or losing team by one of...

Ratings for the NBA Finals are at an all-time low. While some have pointed the finger at the boycott by players and a social justice movement as the reason for the decline, it could be a number of factors impacting viewership. NBA Viewership Setting Records: The NBA finals are seeing 48% less...