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Preseason NBA Rookie of the Year odds & best bet for 2022-23

Detroit Pistons, Houston Rockets, Indiana Pacers, NBA, Orlando Magic, Sacramento Kings, Sports Betting / By Jeremy Mallari / October 17, 2022 October 17, 2022

The NBA Rookie of the Year odds 2023 have Paolo Banchero as the favorite to win the award.

Running through the cost and outcome of the three previous Russell Westbrook trades

Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA, Oklahoma City Thunder, Washington Wizards / By Ernesto Cova / September 16, 2022 September 16, 2022

Russell Westbrook’s trade history has been a subject of discussion recently. He’s played for four teams in as many years and most people believe the Los Angeles Lakers aren’t his final stop. Even though there’s no news of a Westbrook trade request, it’s clear that he’d welcome a change of scenery after parting ways with his agent.

Former Rockets assistant Brett Gunning on game planning for Steph Curry and the importance of competitiveness

Houston Rockets, NBA / By Tyler Faber / July 8, 2022 July 6, 2022

Franchise Sports had the opportunity to catch up with Brett Gunning, former assistant coach of the Houston Rockets and Villanova Wildcats.

NBA Rookie of the Year rankings with under a week remaining in the 2021-22 regular season

Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons, Houston Rockets, NBA, New Orleans Pelicans, Oklahoma City Thunder, Orlando Magic, Sacramento Kings, Toronto Raptors / By Jeremy Mallari / April 4, 2022 April 4, 2022

The Rookie of the Year race is still fiercely competitive with just days remaining.

Five top buyout candidates following the 2022 NBA trade deadline

Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA, Orlando Magic, San Antonio Spurs, Toronto Raptors / By Jeremy Mallari / February 10, 2022 February 10, 2022

Plenty of players are set for a buyout after the trade deadline.

Ranked: 2021/22 NBA city edition jerseys

Atlanta Hawks, Brooklyn Nets, Charlotte Hornets, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Denver Nuggets, Gear, Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Memphis Grizzlies, Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA, New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns, Portland Trail Blazers, San Antonio Spurs, Toronto Raptors, Washington Wizards / By Jeremy Mallari / November 5, 2021 November 5, 2021

Picking out our favorite NBA city edition jerseys this season.

Picking the best under-the-radar breakout candidates in the NBA this season

Cleveland Cavaliers, Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA, Orlando Magic, San Antonio Spurs / By Sam Cox / September 26, 2021 September 22, 2021

Beyond the favorites to win Most Improved, here are five picks to enjoy a breakout season.

Predicting the major NBA award winners in 2021/22

Chicago Bulls, Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, Houston Rockets, NBA, Philadelphia 76ers / By Jeremy Mallari / September 25, 2021 September 24, 2021

Taking an early look at the best candidates for each NBA award.

Three potential John Wall trade packages to send former All-Star to a contender

Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Clippers, NBA, Philadelphia 76ers / By Ernesto Cova / September 17, 2021 September 16, 2021

Flipping John Wall’s salary is a big task for the Houston Rockets.

How Suggs, Green and Cunningham compare ahead of their rookie years

Detroit Pistons, Houston Rockets, NBA, Orlando Magic / By Ernesto Cova / September 13, 2021 September 8, 2021

These three prospects should immediately light up the NBA.

Five shortest NBA players of all-time

Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Denver Nuggets, Flashbacks, Houston Rockets, NBA, New York Knicks / By Jeremy Mallari / August 10, 2021 August 6, 2021

The shortest NBA players have one thing in common: heart. Even though they aren’t gifted with size, they impacted the game in their own way.

Five potential trades ahead of the 2021 NBA Draft

Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets, NBA, NBA Offseason / By Jeremy Mallari / July 25, 2021 July 25, 2021

Could we see a blockbuster trade before the draft?

Five takeaways from the NBA Draft lottery

Detroit Pistons, Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets, NBA, Oklahoma City Thunder, Toronto Raptors / By Sam Cox / June 23, 2021 June 23, 2021

The NBA Draft lottery 2021 took place on Tuesday night. It was another lottery of surprises, with the Toronto Raptors moving into the top four, and the Cleveland Cavaliers jumping up to three. NBA Draft lottery 2021: Reaction Detroit was the real winners, though. The Pistons landed the first overall pick for the first time …

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