NFL Odds, Picks and Futures

After failing to reach the playoffs last season and facing lineup changes, a new era begins for a team that once dominated the league. Curry and Green are the last bastions of that great team, but there were no high-profile signings. Veteran players De'Anthony Melton, Kyle, and Buddy Hield have joined the roster.

In a debate that evoked calmer times in American politics, Tim Walz, the Democratic governor of Minnesota, and JD Vance, the Republican senator from Ohio, exchanged criticisms regarding their running mates. Both candidates sought to strengthen their campaigns when the world faces tensions in the Middle East and the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene.

Julius Randle is getting used to his new surroundings after being traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves as part of the Karl-Anthony Towns deal. The All-Star forward has spent the last five years in New York, helping Tom Thibodeau build a competitive team. Now, he finds himself on a squad ready to contend under the guidance of Chris Finch.

The arrival of the NBA season brings an exciting new phase for the New Orleans Pelicans: the era of Zion Williamson as a focal point. This talented team has immense potential, but it has always been frustrated by the inconsistent availability of its stars and on-court chemistry. Will they be able to overcome these obstacles this time?

The former Duke University player, who played fourteen seasons in the NBA averaging 12.8 points per game as a natural shooter, decided to swap his shorts for long pants. First, he became a commentator for the prestigious ESPN network, and this year, he faces an even greater challenge: being the new head coach of perhaps the most glorious and media-savvy franchise in the league, the Los Angeles Lakers.