Zach Wolpin

1 day ago | sportslens.com | Zach Wolpin

On Thursday, April 24, the first round of the 2025 NFL draft will be held in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Tennessee informed teams looking to trade up that they’re staying with the #1 pick. The Titans are expected to select Miami’s Cam Ward. NFL insiders have reported that the Browns are expected to take Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter with pick #2. On Wednesday, Abdul Carter spoke with the media. He was asked which team he has the best feeling about heading into the draft on Thursday.

1 day ago | basketballinsiders.org | Zach Wolpin

The Knicks were home Monday night for Game 2 vs. the Pistons in the first round. In Game 1, Detroit gave New York a good fight, but the Knicks pulled away in the fourth quarter. On Monday in Game 2, the Pistons battled the Knicks again. Detroit played another tough matchup and held on to win 100-94. One of the biggest storylines coming out of Game 2 is Jalen Brunson’s foul-bating. New York’s PG is a crafty player, but fans across the league are sick of his tactics.

1 day ago | basketballinsiders.org | Zach Wolpin

In Game 1 on Sunday, the Magic tried to keep it close vs. the Celtics. Orlando had a one-point lead at halftime, but Boston turned it on in the second half. They won the game 103-86. On Wednesday night, Boston is back at home for Game 2. All-NBA forward Jayson Tatum is expected to be out with a wrist injury. Below, we’ll look at a same-game parlay for the Magic vs. Celtics with (+320) odds. Boston is favored by 10.5 points at home in Game 2. Note: Odds via NBA sportsbook BetOnline, Accurate as of Apr.

1 day ago | basketballinsiders.org | Zach Wolpin

The 2025 NBA draft class is chock-full of prospects who could be stars at the next level. Teams hope to have one of the top lottery picks to land a future all-star. On Wednesday, projected top-three pick Ace Bailey from Rutgers announced he’s declaring for the 2025 NBA draft. He told ESPN that he is signing with Omar Cooper of Lifestyle Sports Agency. Bailey is one of two Rutgers players expected to go in the top three, along with Dylan Harper.

1 day ago | basketballinsiders.org | Zach Wolpin

After dropping Game 1 at home, the Lakers came out on a mission in Game 2 vs the Timberwolves. Los Angeles knew they could not head to Minnesota for games 3 and 4 down 0-2. Once again, Luka Doncic had another dazzling performance for the Los Angeles Lakers. The five-time All-NBA PG thrives in big-time postseason games. He proved that on Tuesday, just narrowly missing out on a triple-double. Luka Doncic became the first guard with consecutive 30+ point games to start their Lakers playoff career.