Sara Gamelli

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WNBA and Sports Betting Staff Writer, and Managing Editor at Ballislife

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25 Years of Unforgettable NBA Playoff Moments and Highlights

4 days ago | ballislife.com | David Astramskas |Sara Gamelli

JR Smith watching the end of the Game 2That's 2x NBA Champion J.R. Smith (not Scottie Pippen) celebrating Mikal Bridges' defensive play on Jayson Tatum in the final seconds of the Knicks' Game 2 victory. The range of emotions in this video is how many NBA fans have been feeling over the past couple of weeks, because the 2025 NBA Playoffs have been one of the most entertaining and memorable in recent memory.
NBA Playoffs Betting Picks for Tonight (May 6): Pacers vs Cavaliers Game 2 Betting Odds and Best Bets

1 week ago | ballislife.com | Sara Gamelli |Ronnie Flores

Key PointsSJ breaks down her favorite bets for Game 2 between the Pacers and CavaliersGame 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals between theIndiana Pacers(1-0) and the Cleveland Cavaliers(0-1) is tonight!ThePacersstunned theCavaliersin Game 1 with a complete 121-112 domination. Heck, the Pacers were up by 23 points at one point! The Cavaliers were without Darius Garland, who's nursing a toe injury.
Golden State Valkyries Waive Shyanne Sellers

1 week ago | ballislife.com | Sara Gamelli

On Saturday afternoon, the Golden State Valkyries announced they had waived guard Shyanne Sellers. Surprising News out of the WNBA The news is head-scratching after Golden State selected Sellers No. 17 overall in the 2025 WNBA Draft. In their inaugural draft as an expansion franchise, the Valkyries additionally drafted Justé Jocyté (Lithuania) No. 5 and Kaitlyn Chen (UConn) No. 30 overall. It was surprising to several basketball analysts that Sellers fell out of the first round in the draft.
Don't Sleep on Skylar Diggins and the Seattle Storm

2 weeks ago | ballislife.com | Sara Gamelli

The Seattle Storm held their annual media day on Monday. Are they the most underrated team heading into the upcoming WNBA season? Skylar Diggins shared her thoughts with the media on the current roster and the organization. All smiles, Skylar Diggins is committed to team culture and remains honored to wear a Storm jersey.
How Fever-Pacers Connection Bridges WNBA and NBA

2 weeks ago | ballislife.com | Sara Gamelli

The Indiana Fever and Indiana Pacers continue to show love and support for one another. As women's basketball continues to grow rapidly, so has the bond between WNBA and NBA teams in several cities. Tuesday marked the conclusion of the Indiana Fever's 2025 media day, during which several players offered high praise for the Indiana Pacers. It's an exciting time for fans of Indiana basketball and the Hoosier State.
Serah Williams Commits to UConn

2 weeks ago | ballislife.com | Sara Gamelli

With over 1500 athletes in the transfer portal, Serah Williams has found a new home in Storrs, Connecticut. Geno Auriemma and the Connecticut Huskies are coming off their 12th National Title this month against South Carolina. With the departure of star Paige Bueckers, Auriemma continues to show UConn's relevance in women's basketball. On Wednesday, former Wisconsin Serah Williams announced her commitment to Connecticut via social media.
NBA Playoffs Player Props Today: 3 Best NBA Prop Bets and Odds April 30

2 weeks ago | ballislife.com | Sara Gamelli |David Astramskas

The NBA playoffs continue, and there are two matchups on the slate today!Featuring two game fives, theGolden State Warriorslead theHouston Rockets3-1 in the series. In the end, it was an ailing Jimmy Butler who sunk free-throws to put the Warriors on top in game four, 109-106. In the Western Conference, theMinnesota Timberwolveshold a 3-1 series lead over theLos Angeles Lakers. Thanks to Anthony Edwards' 43 points, the Timberwolves survived 116-113 in game four.
WNBA to Nationally Broadcast Preseason Games

2 weeks ago | ballislife.com | Sara Gamelli

The league will provide national coverage for 15 preseason games for the first time in WNBA history. One year ago, the entire WNBA fanbase watched a preseason game between the Chicago Sky and Minnesota Lynx streamed from a cellphone on X. As women's basketball has continued to soar, the league has adjusted accordingly, and rightfully so. This marks a major milestone as far exposure across the WNBA. This comes after the WNBA announced Disney networks will air all 29 postseason games.
NBA Playoffs Player Props Today: 3 Best NBA Prop Bets and Odds April 27

2 weeks ago | ballislife.com | Sara Gamelli |Ronnie Flores

Key PointsSJ breaks down her favorite player prop bets for the Sunday, April 27 NBA Playoff matchups!It's Sunday, and the NBA Playoffs continue today!With four games on the slate, game four is coming in hot! Get ready, several games have been chippy, and that may continue tonight. For the first matchup in the East, theDetroit Pistons(1-2) will host theNew York Knicks(2-1) at home. This is a must win matchup for the Pistons, who are slim 1.5 point spread favorites.
NBA Playoffs Player Props Today: 3 Best NBA Prop Bets and Odds April 25

2 weeks ago | ballislife.com | Sara Gamelli |Sadonna Price

It's Friday, and the NBA Playoffs continue!Bettors, buckle up! There are three games on the NBA slate today, and we've seen quite a big uptick in altercations and physicality. The Boston Celtics took care of business without Jayson Tatum and hold a 2-0 series lead over the Magic. 4.5 point spread favorites on the road, can Boston extend the lead? The Magic have their backs against the wall, although Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Jrue Holiday are all listed as questionable.