moranelkarifnews : ESPN’s Stephen A Smith floats hypothetical Ukraine-Russia strategy if he were president
Stephen A. Smith had a tough question put onto his lap during Wednesday’s edition of “First Take” – would he rather be president of the United States or the next New York Knicks head coach? Smith had to think about it as he’s floated the possibility of running for president and has added his voice […]
moranelkarifnews : Caitlin Clark pokes fun at Fever teammate Lexie Hull over love for this ‘weird thing’
Caitlin Clark may still be sidelined due to injury but it hasn’t stopped her from razzing her Indiana Fever teammate Lexie Hull as the team tries to power through her absence. The Fever let their fans get to know some of the players on the roster. Hull was one of them as the team put […]
moranelkarifnews : Eagles’ Saquon Barkley hints NFL retirement will be sudden and come ‘out of nowhere’
After eclipsing the 2,000-yard rushing mark during the 2024 regular season, Saquon Barkley was named the cover athlete for “Madden NFL 26.” Barkley signed with the Philadelphia Eagles last offseason. His historic first year in Philly earned him Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors. By all accounts, the 28-year-old will enter the 2025 season in the […]
moranelkarifnews : Pelicans VP commits to Zion Williamson’s future with team despite lawsuit alleging rape, abuse
The New Orleans Pelicans will not part ways with star forward Zion Williamson after he was accused of rape and other physical abuse by a woman in a lawsuit filed last week, a team executive said in an interview Wednesday. Joe Dumars, a Hall of Fame player who was named the Pelicans’ executive vice president of […]
moranelkarifnews : How important is home-court advantage in the NBA Finals?
How important is home-court advantage in the NBA Finals? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The 2025 NBA Finals will start in Oklahoma City. The Oklahoma City Thunder will host the Indiana Pacers at Paycom Center on Thursday for Game 1 off this year’s Finals. The two franchises had different paths to the championship stage, […]
moranelkarifnews : Will Celtics trade Hauser? Three potential landing spots for sharpshooter
Will Celtics trade Hauser? Three potential landing spots for sharpshooter originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics enter the 2025 offseason facing a harsh reality: If they want to get under the second apron of the NBA’s luxury tax to avoid highly-restrictive penalties, they’ll need to cut at least $20 million in salary. […]
moranelkarifnews : 2025 NBA Finals odds, betting: Game 1 line moves toward Thunder despite more action on Pacers
Bettors like the Indiana Pacers to cover the spread in Game 1 of the NBA Finals but the line has moved towards the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Thunder are 9.5-point favorites to win Thursday night’s game (8:30 p.m. ET, ABC) after opening as 8.5-point favorites. The line shifted a point in the Thunder’s favor despite […]
moranelkarifnews : NBA Finals predictions! Who will be champion: Pacers or Thunder? And who will win Finals MVP?
The 2025 NBA Finals are here! Will the Thunder complete one of the greatest NBA seasons of all time? Or will the Pacers pull off a major upset? Our writers break down the series and make their championship predictions. 1. What’s the biggest question in the Finals? Vincent Goodwill: Tyrese Haliburton’s name is on a […]
moranelkarifnews : 2025 NBA Finals odds: Bettor wagers $1.05 million on Oklahoma City Thunder to win series over Indiana Pacers
The 2025 NBA Finals feature one of the most lopsided series in terms of the odds since 1968, and the Oklahoma City Thunder are the biggest finals favorite in franchise history. One MGM bettor in Las Vegas is clearly a big believer in the Thunder as well, placing a $1.05 million wager Wednesday night on […]
moranelkarifnews : NBA Trade Rumors Roundup: Multiple teams interested in Durant, but are the Rockets?
The NBA league office doesn’t want teams announcing extensions or pre-draft trades during the NBA Finals — it wants the focus to be on the court — but that doesn’t slow the rumor mill. Durant drawing interest from 4-6 teams It is still expected in league circles that Kevin Durant will be on a new […]