NBA Guides

View all our NBA guides, covering everything from Hall of Famers, Record-Breakers and the latest betting guides for insights throughout the season.

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The Players With the Most NBA Finals Appearances

The NBA players carved in history books with the most NBA Finals appearances, including legends like LeBron James and Magic Johnson.

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NBA 2000s All Decade Team Best Players Ranked

Our 2000s All-Decade NBA team, featuring the top stars who dominated the league from 2000-2009, including Kobe, LeBron, Shaq and more.

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The Best NBA Rookie Seasons of All Time

The 12 best NBA rookie years ever recorded, from Wilt Chamberlain to Magic Johnson. We cover the stats and team shifts these rookies had in their debut seasons.

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The Best NBA Draft Picks of All Time

The 12 best NBA Draft picks of all time, defining the success and foundations of franchises and achieving some of the biggest honours the sport has to offer.

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How to Bet Live on Basketball

Learn how live betting on basketball works, what moves spreads and totals and how to approach live betting on this fast-moving sport.

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NBA Player Prop Betting

Learn how NBA player prop betting works, the stats which carry weight and how game-day factors can move a line before the game gets underway.

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NBA PRA Betting

Learn how to read the market, assess role changes and spot value in points, rebounds and assists props.

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NBA Handicap Betting Explained

Learn how NBA point spreads are set and the influence of matchups, as well as strategy for betting the handicap across a long season.

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Top 10 Players with the Most NBA Championships

Discover the decorated stars of the NBA who have obtained the most NBA Championships and learn how they powered their teams to success.

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Canadian Players to Win the NBA Championship

Uncover the Champions from Canada who went on to win an NBA Championship, and learn how many rings each acquired, and the roles they played within their teams.

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The Best Individual NBA Defensive Performances

Here, we break down the top individual defensive displays that the NBA league has seen throughout its history, running back all the way to the 60s.

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The Most Successful NBA Coaches of All-Time

Explore 10 of the most successful NBA coaches of all time with their titles, records and tactical innovations all highlighted here.

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Predicting the 2025/26 NBA Rookie of the Year

The 2025 NBA Draft has left fans in anticipation for the upcoming season with the level of talent selected. Here, we predict who could claim the Rookie of the Year award.

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5 Bold Predictions for the 2025‑26 NBA Season

Here, we make 5 bold predictions for the 2025-26 NBA season, exploring the possibilities for the extraordinary to occur.

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Leading Points Scorer of the 2025/26 NBA Season

From rookies to veterans, we shortlist the NBA's most likely candidates to put up the highest PPG for the 2025-26 season.

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Predicting the 2025-26 NBA MVP

The NBA's MVP looks to be a heated competition once again, with both veterans and those on the cusp of stardom likely to be in the conversation. Find our predictions for the NBA MVP here.

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Ranking Western Conference Teams Ahead of the 2025/26 Season (NBA)

The NBA's Western Conference is set to showcase thrilling talent with new stories being forged each week. Here we rank each Western Conference team heading into the 2 025/26 season.

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Ranking Eastern Conference Teams for 2025/26 NBA Season

The NBA is ready to deliver another competitive Eastern Conference with new pairings and proven cores set to be tested . View our rankings for each team ahead of the 2025/26 season.

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The Shortest Players in the NBA: Past & Present

Uncover the NBA's shortest players, adapting their game to succeed in a sport flooded with tall players, featuring current and historic icons.

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Prepare for the NBA Season with the 2025 NBA Draft Review

Prepare for the upcoming NBA season with a look back on the most anticipated picks from the draft and how they could impact ambitions going into the season.

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How to bet on NBA Playoffs: Complete Guide

The latest overview of NBA Playoffs, teams, brackets and best betting tips here at LeoV egas Canada.

Tallest NBA Players

## Tallest NBA Players There have also been plenty of short and agile players in the league, but today, we’re focusing on some of the tallest players that have graced the league.

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NBA Preseason Guide

The NBA preseason is a series of exhibition games played before the official regular season kicks off. Teams use this period to prepare, as well as assess the players before the real stuff starts.

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NBA Terminology: Advanced Terms & Slang Explained

Unlock the advanced terminology and slang used across the NBA to follow games and analysis with ease.

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NBA Overtime

Here’s everything that you need to know about NBA overtime, including how it works, overtime records, and the most iconic moments in NBA overtime history .

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2024 NBA Draft Guide

On June 26 and 27, we’ ll see how this year’s top NBA Draft storylines pan out. Beyond the potential of Bronny James joining his iconic dad, LeBron James, on the Lakers’ court and finding out where top prospects like the towering Frenchie gone Downunder, 7 '1 " Alex Sarr land, keep an eye on the G League crew.

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NBA MVP Award Guide

Let’s take a look at how the NBA’s top player award gets decided and find out who other MVP legends are.

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NBA Summer League Guide

Uncover the who, what, why, where, and when of the annual NBA Summer League right here to get to grips with what is now a key date on the basketball calendar.

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Canadian NBA Players

Delve into Canada’s rich history of world-class basketball stars and NBA champions, from the legendary Steve Nash to the Canadian 2024 NBA MVP candidate.

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NBA Ironmen: A Definitive List of Longest NBA Careers

These ironmen not only overcame the challenges of their respective times but also left an indelible imprint on NBA. Join us as we pay homage to these enduring athletes and their unique contributions to professional basketball.

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Best Point Guards in NBA History

Throughout each generation of the NBA, the top point guards are largely responsible for opening up the opposition and instigating creative plays that give their team the upper hand .

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NBA Draft 2023: All 58 picks - Complete List

The NBA Draft of 2023 has just come to a close, and we prepared a full list of players that were picked this year.

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How To Bet On NBA Finals

We have attached a step-by-step guide on how to join LeoVegas and begin betting on the NBA Finals.

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How to bet on NBA All Star Game

We will give you the full lowdown on everything that you need to know, including how to bet on NBA All-Star games, the two NBA All-Star teams, the All-Star MVP award and more!