Shaquille O'Neal, the legendary former Los Angeles Lakers player, has embarked on a surprising and inspiring journey after retiring from the NBA. Admitting to feeling lost and directionless, O'Neal's resilience shone through as he struggled to find a new purpose. His exploration of his old passion for DJing, under the moniker DJ Diesel, rejuvenated his spirits and instilled in him a fresh sense of excitement and purpose.

The Boston Celtics have been home to many NBA stars, and two players who have left their mark on the franchise are Isaiah Thomas and Jaylen Brown. Despite their different trajectories, both have experienced the passion of the fans and the pressure of playing for one of the most historic teams in the league. Here, we explore their stories and how they impact this season's NBA odds.

Emerging star Anthony Edwards, who shone last season as one of the league's new figures and great talents, was pivotal in the Minnesota Timberwolves' impressive performance. The team made the playoffs and advanced to the Western Conference Finals, marking a significant improvement.

Netflix has announced the debut of an exciting new docuseries that promises to captivate basketball fans. Titled “Starting 5”, the series will follow five NBA superstars—Jimmy Butler, Anthony Edwards, LeBron James, Domantas Sabonis, and Jayson Tatum—throughout the 2023-24 season.

The 27-year-old veteran with eight years in the league has agreed to stay with the Los Angeles Clippers, a team he has been with since 2019. With #40 on his back, the center accepted an extension for $58,6M for three more years. This is the maximum the player can earn for that time, and will be locked down with the Clippers for the next four years. The Croatian is a critical player in the center, making the Clippers attractive to bettors on the NBA Odds.