With the NBA lottery just under a week away, a few teams will be sweating until they hear their team’s name called. One of those teams is the Washington Wizards. The 2025 NBA draft holds one name above anyone else: Duke freshman Cooper Flagg. He’s been labeled a future generational talent and a franchise-altering cornerstone to anyone lucky enough to land that first pick. So, … [Read more...] about Breaking Down Wizards Lottery Odds
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Justice Department plans to investigate prosecutor’s office in Minnesota’s most populous county
The U.S. Department of Justice has opened an investigation of the prosecutor's office in Minnesota's most populous county after its leader directed her staff to consider racial disparities as one factor when negotiating plea deals. … [Read more...] about Justice Department plans to investigate prosecutor’s office in Minnesota’s most populous county
Mattel plans to raise prices on some toys to offset tariff costs
Mattel Inc., the maker of Barbie dolls, Hot Wheels cars and other popular toys, said Monday that it would have to raise prices for some products sold in the U.S. "where necessary" to offset higher costs related to President Donald Trump's tariffs. … [Read more...] about Mattel plans to raise prices on some toys to offset tariff costs
Pacers vs. Cavaliers Predictions: Odds, expert picks, recent stats, trends and best bets for May 6
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NBA Playoffs Thread for May 5
Photo by Elsa/Getty Images Chat about the games here on Cinco de Mayo. The first round of 2025 NBA Playoffs is now complete. Now we head to the second round. New York Knicks at Boston Celtics Time: 7 p.m. ET Round: Eastern Conference Semifinals – Game 1 TV: TNT, truTV, Max The Celtics, after dispatching the Orlando Magic in five games, host the Knicks, who … [Read more...] about NBA Playoffs Thread for May 5