NBA Playoffs

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...

Social media network Bluesky is much smaller than the likes of X and Facebook, but could have another ace up its sleeve in relying on the love of sports and ability to let people leave the platform to check out live content. What Happened: Two of entrepreneur Mark Cuban's favorite items are...

Warner Bros. Discovery’s (NASDAQ:WBD) shares traded higher Thursday after the company reported first-quarter financial results and strong figures for its streaming segment. The good news for investors is the company's streaming segment could be even bigger in the second quarter. What Happened...

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...

When he's not busy investing in meme stocks like GameStop and AMC Entertainment Holdings, Barstool Sportsbook founder Dave Portnoy is making sports bets on championships that have won millions of dollars in 2024. The Barstool Sportsbook founder’s NHL and NBA championship picks are still alive...

The high pay of athletes has been a hot topic in recent years, including the start of the 2024 WNBA season with rookie and number-one overall pick Caitlin Clark's starting salary compared to NBA players. To make matters worse, 14 of the 15 highest-paid NBA players are not on the final four teams...

A sports bettor is "nervous as hell" and watching the NBA Playoffs with a close eye on a potential life-changing parlay made, showing the power of the sports betting sector. What Happened: The NBA Playoffs are in full swing. Teams are playing in the second round and trying to advance to the NBA...

The 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs will determine which team wins the championship for this season among the National Hockey League (NHL) teams. One of the key storylines for the NHL Playoffs remains a long-running drought for Canadian teams. What Happened: Hockey is well-known as one of the most loved...

A big trade happened in the National Basketball Association (NBA) that is having a big impact on the sports betting odds for the 2023-2024 season. Here's a look at the deal and the odds impacted. What Happened: Many NBA fans were excited to see the debut of San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor...

A key NBA Playoffs matchup is seeing huge television ratings and could have a huge payout for one bettor. Here’s a look at the parlay that needs one more leg to hit for a huge payday. What Happened: The 2023 NBA Playoffs feature the Los Angeles Lakers versus the Golden State Warriors in the...

Strong launches in Ohio and Massachusetts, customer retention and market share wins are giving DraftKings Inc (NASDAQ: DKNG) the confidence to raise full-year guidance in the competitive sports betting market. Looking beyond the high-powered NFL betting segment, DraftKings is seeing other...

Two of the greatest players currently in the National Basketball Association face off in the second round of the NBA Playoffs. Here’s a look at how Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James and Golden State Warriors' Steph Curry have performed against each other in past playoff matchups,...