×
Sports news

Pink ribbons with names of breast cancer survivors and those lost to the disease alike…

last month in JAMA Network Open.

Shooting impulses

Though the death rate has declined slightly in recent years, gun violence remains an urgent public health threat in the U.S. About 44,000 Americans died from firearms in 2024, while more than 200 people on average every day visit an emergency room with firearm wounds.

While plenty of research has focused on the things that could predispose someone to gun violence, the researchers say there’s been little focus on quantifying how many people might consider using a gun in the first place. So they decided to analyze data from the National Firearms, Alcohol, Cannabis, and Suicide survey, which is run out of the University of Michigan. Between May and September 2025, the project polled roughly 7,000 adults from across the country about various gun and drug-related topics.

All in all, 3.3% of respondents said they had seriously thought about shooting someone else in the past year, while 7.3% admitted to having thought about it at some point in their lives. About 1.6% of people also thought about acquiring a gun for the purpose of shooting someone, while 0.6% reported having brought a gun to a specific location with the intent of shooting someone.

Of those who reported thinking about shooting someone else, the most likely potential target would have been “an enemy” (51%), followed by a complete stranger (24.6%). About 14% had wanted to shoot a government official; roughly 10% had thought about shooting a current or former romantic partner; and just under 7% a co-worker or boss.

What makes someone trigger-happy?

The survey data might also provide some insight into what makes people more likely to contemplate gun violence.

Risk factors associated with thinking about shooting someone else, for instance, included: being younger, being male, being Black, living in a city, living in the Midwest, and having less formal education. On the other hand, factors like income, gun ownership, and political party affiliation weren’t associated with any higher risk.

“The demographic correlates of these thoughts were consistent with those for firearm interpersonal violence, suggesting the existence a high-risk group even in the absence of gun ownership,” the authors noted.

And though it’s not clear how best to predict whether someone will go from thinking about gun violence to actually perpetuating it, there might yet be opportunities to intervene before it’s too late, the researchers say. Based on the survey data, about 1.5% of Americans have previously told others about their thoughts of shooting someone else, while 0.5% have gone as far as to have others store their guns for safekeeping during a crisis.

“This provides a point of intervention, especially in states with extreme risk protection order or red flag laws that allow for the temporary removal of firearms,” they wrote.

Here’s How Many Americans Have Ever Thought About Shooting Someone Else
                If you’re ever been morbidly curious about how many of us would ever give into our darkest impulses, you’re in luck. A recent sobering study shows that a sizable amount of people in the U.S. have seriously considered shooting someone else at least once in their lives. Researchers in Michigan examined nationally representative survey data. They found that an estimated 7% of Americans—more than 19 million—had thought about shooting another person in their lifetime. Interestingly enough, factors like already owning a gun weren’t associated with an added risk of having these desires, though others like living in a city or being younger were.

 “Prevention efforts are needed to address gun violence risk among those with and without access to firearms,” the authors wrote in their paper, published last month in JAMA Network Open. Shooting impulses Though the death rate has declined slightly in recent years, gun violence remains an urgent public health threat in the U.S. About 44,000 Americans died from firearms in 2024, while more than 200 people on average every day visit an emergency room with firearm wounds. While plenty of research has focused on the things that could predispose someone to gun violence, the researchers say there’s been little focus on quantifying how many people might consider using a gun in the first place. So they decided to analyze data from the National Firearms, Alcohol, Cannabis, and Suicide survey, which is run out of the University of Michigan. Between May and September 2025, the project polled roughly 7,000 adults from across the country about various gun and drug-related topics.

 All in all, 3.3% of respondents said they had seriously thought about shooting someone else in the past year, while 7.3% admitted to having thought about it at some point in their lives. About 1.6% of people also thought about acquiring a gun for the purpose of shooting someone, while 0.6% reported having brought a gun to a specific location with the intent of shooting someone.

 Of those who reported thinking about shooting someone else, the most likely potential target would have been “an enemy” (51%), followed by a complete stranger (24.6%). About 14% had wanted to shoot a government official; roughly 10% had thought about shooting a current or former romantic partner; and just under 7% a co-worker or boss. What makes someone trigger-happy? The survey data might also provide some insight into what makes people more likely to contemplate gun violence. Risk factors associated with thinking about shooting someone else, for instance, included: being younger, being male, being Black, living in a city, living in the Midwest, and having less formal education. On the other hand, factors like income, gun ownership, and political party affiliation weren’t associated with any higher risk.

 “The demographic correlates of these thoughts were consistent with those for firearm interpersonal violence, suggesting the existence a high-risk group even in the absence of gun ownership,” the authors noted. And though it’s not clear how best to predict whether someone will go from thinking about gun violence to actually perpetuating it, there might yet be opportunities to intervene before it’s too late, the researchers say. Based on the survey data, about 1.5% of Americans have previously told others about their thoughts of shooting someone else, while 0.5% have gone as far as to have others store their guns for safekeeping during a crisis.

 “This provides a point of intervention, especially in states with extreme risk protection order or red flag laws that allow for the temporary removal of firearms,” they wrote.  Also, for those of you wondering, yes, I was inspired to write about this study after recently seeing The Drama.      #Heres #Americans #Thought #Shootingfirearms,gun violence

Also, for those of you wondering, yes, I was inspired to write about this study after recently seeing The Drama.

#Heres #Americans #Thought #Shootingfirearms,gun violence"> Here’s How Many Americans Have Ever Thought About Shooting Someone Else
                If you’re ever been morbidly curious about how many of us would ever give into our darkest impulses, you’re in luck. A recent sobering study shows that a sizable amount of people in the U.S. have seriously considered shooting someone else at least once in their lives. Researchers in Michigan examined nationally representative survey data. They found that an estimated 7% of Americans—more than 19 million—had thought about shooting another person in their lifetime. Interestingly enough, factors like already owning a gun weren’t associated with an added risk of having these desires, though others like living in a city or being younger were.

 “Prevention efforts are needed to address gun violence risk among those with and without access to firearms,” the authors wrote in their paper, published last month in JAMA Network Open. Shooting impulses Though the death rate has declined slightly in recent years, gun violence remains an urgent public health threat in the U.S. About 44,000 Americans died from firearms in 2024, while more than 200 people on average every day visit an emergency room with firearm wounds. While plenty of research has focused on the things that could predispose someone to gun violence, the researchers say there’s been little focus on quantifying how many people might consider using a gun in the first place. So they decided to analyze data from the National Firearms, Alcohol, Cannabis, and Suicide survey, which is run out of the University of Michigan. Between May and September 2025, the project polled roughly 7,000 adults from across the country about various gun and drug-related topics.

 All in all, 3.3% of respondents said they had seriously thought about shooting someone else in the past year, while 7.3% admitted to having thought about it at some point in their lives. About 1.6% of people also thought about acquiring a gun for the purpose of shooting someone, while 0.6% reported having brought a gun to a specific location with the intent of shooting someone.

 Of those who reported thinking about shooting someone else, the most likely potential target would have been “an enemy” (51%), followed by a complete stranger (24.6%). About 14% had wanted to shoot a government official; roughly 10% had thought about shooting a current or former romantic partner; and just under 7% a co-worker or boss. What makes someone trigger-happy? The survey data might also provide some insight into what makes people more likely to contemplate gun violence. Risk factors associated with thinking about shooting someone else, for instance, included: being younger, being male, being Black, living in a city, living in the Midwest, and having less formal education. On the other hand, factors like income, gun ownership, and political party affiliation weren’t associated with any higher risk.

 “The demographic correlates of these thoughts were consistent with those for firearm interpersonal violence, suggesting the existence a high-risk group even in the absence of gun ownership,” the authors noted. And though it’s not clear how best to predict whether someone will go from thinking about gun violence to actually perpetuating it, there might yet be opportunities to intervene before it’s too late, the researchers say. Based on the survey data, about 1.5% of Americans have previously told others about their thoughts of shooting someone else, while 0.5% have gone as far as to have others store their guns for safekeeping during a crisis.

 “This provides a point of intervention, especially in states with extreme risk protection order or red flag laws that allow for the temporary removal of firearms,” they wrote.  Also, for those of you wondering, yes, I was inspired to write about this study after recently seeing The Drama.      #Heres #Americans #Thought #Shootingfirearms,gun violence
Tech-news

last month in JAMA Network Open.

Shooting impulses

Though the death rate has declined slightly in recent years, gun violence remains an urgent public health threat in the U.S. About 44,000 Americans died from firearms in 2024, while more than 200 people on average every day visit an emergency room with firearm wounds.

While plenty of research has focused on the things that could predispose someone to gun violence, the researchers say there’s been little focus on quantifying how many people might consider using a gun in the first place. So they decided to analyze data from the National Firearms, Alcohol, Cannabis, and Suicide survey, which is run out of the University of Michigan. Between May and September 2025, the project polled roughly 7,000 adults from across the country about various gun and drug-related topics.

All in all, 3.3% of respondents said they had seriously thought about shooting someone else in the past year, while 7.3% admitted to having thought about it at some point in their lives. About 1.6% of people also thought about acquiring a gun for the purpose of shooting someone, while 0.6% reported having brought a gun to a specific location with the intent of shooting someone.

Of those who reported thinking about shooting someone else, the most likely potential target would have been “an enemy” (51%), followed by a complete stranger (24.6%). About 14% had wanted to shoot a government official; roughly 10% had thought about shooting a current or former romantic partner; and just under 7% a co-worker or boss.

What makes someone trigger-happy?

The survey data might also provide some insight into what makes people more likely to contemplate gun violence.

Risk factors associated with thinking about shooting someone else, for instance, included: being younger, being male, being Black, living in a city, living in the Midwest, and having less formal education. On the other hand, factors like income, gun ownership, and political party affiliation weren’t associated with any higher risk.

“The demographic correlates of these thoughts were consistent with those for firearm interpersonal violence, suggesting the existence a high-risk group even in the absence of gun ownership,” the authors noted.

And though it’s not clear how best to predict whether someone will go from thinking about gun violence to actually perpetuating it, there might yet be opportunities to intervene before it’s too late, the researchers say. Based on the survey data, about 1.5% of Americans have previously told others about their thoughts of shooting someone else, while 0.5% have gone as far as to have others store their guns for safekeeping during a crisis.

“This provides a point of intervention, especially in states with extreme risk protection order or red flag laws that allow for the temporary removal of firearms,” they wrote.

Here’s How Many Americans Have Ever Thought About Shooting Someone Else
                If you’re ever been morbidly curious about how many of us would ever give into our darkest impulses, you’re in luck. A recent sobering study shows that a sizable amount of people in the U.S. have seriously considered shooting someone else at least once in their lives. Researchers in Michigan examined nationally representative survey data. They found that an estimated 7% of Americans—more than 19 million—had thought about shooting another person in their lifetime. Interestingly enough, factors like already owning a gun weren’t associated with an added risk of having these desires, though others like living in a city or being younger were.

 “Prevention efforts are needed to address gun violence risk among those with and without access to firearms,” the authors wrote in their paper, published last month in JAMA Network Open. Shooting impulses Though the death rate has declined slightly in recent years, gun violence remains an urgent public health threat in the U.S. About 44,000 Americans died from firearms in 2024, while more than 200 people on average every day visit an emergency room with firearm wounds. While plenty of research has focused on the things that could predispose someone to gun violence, the researchers say there’s been little focus on quantifying how many people might consider using a gun in the first place. So they decided to analyze data from the National Firearms, Alcohol, Cannabis, and Suicide survey, which is run out of the University of Michigan. Between May and September 2025, the project polled roughly 7,000 adults from across the country about various gun and drug-related topics.

 All in all, 3.3% of respondents said they had seriously thought about shooting someone else in the past year, while 7.3% admitted to having thought about it at some point in their lives. About 1.6% of people also thought about acquiring a gun for the purpose of shooting someone, while 0.6% reported having brought a gun to a specific location with the intent of shooting someone.

 Of those who reported thinking about shooting someone else, the most likely potential target would have been “an enemy” (51%), followed by a complete stranger (24.6%). About 14% had wanted to shoot a government official; roughly 10% had thought about shooting a current or former romantic partner; and just under 7% a co-worker or boss. What makes someone trigger-happy? The survey data might also provide some insight into what makes people more likely to contemplate gun violence. Risk factors associated with thinking about shooting someone else, for instance, included: being younger, being male, being Black, living in a city, living in the Midwest, and having less formal education. On the other hand, factors like income, gun ownership, and political party affiliation weren’t associated with any higher risk.

 “The demographic correlates of these thoughts were consistent with those for firearm interpersonal violence, suggesting the existence a high-risk group even in the absence of gun ownership,” the authors noted. And though it’s not clear how best to predict whether someone will go from thinking about gun violence to actually perpetuating it, there might yet be opportunities to intervene before it’s too late, the researchers say. Based on the survey data, about 1.5% of Americans have previously told others about their thoughts of shooting someone else, while 0.5% have gone as far as to have others store their guns for safekeeping during a crisis.

 “This provides a point of intervention, especially in states with extreme risk protection order or red flag laws that allow for the temporary removal of firearms,” they wrote.  Also, for those of you wondering, yes, I was inspired to write about this study after recently seeing The Drama.      #Heres #Americans #Thought #Shootingfirearms,gun violence

Also, for those of you wondering, yes, I was inspired to write about this study after recently seeing The Drama.

#Heres #Americans #Thought #Shootingfirearms,gun violence">Here’s How Many Americans Have Ever Thought About Shooting Someone Else

If you’re ever been morbidly curious about how many of us would ever give into our darkest impulses, you’re in luck. A recent sobering study shows that a sizable amount of people in the U.S. have seriously considered shooting someone else at least once in their lives.

Researchers in Michigan examined nationally representative survey data. They found that an estimated 7% of Americans—more than 19 million—had thought about shooting another person in their lifetime. Interestingly enough, factors like already owning a gun weren’t associated with an added risk of having these desires, though others like living in a city or being younger were.

“Prevention efforts are needed to address gun violence risk among those with and without access to firearms,” the authors wrote in their paper, published last month in JAMA Network Open.

Shooting impulses

Though the death rate has declined slightly in recent years, gun violence remains an urgent public health threat in the U.S. About 44,000 Americans died from firearms in 2024, while more than 200 people on average every day visit an emergency room with firearm wounds.

While plenty of research has focused on the things that could predispose someone to gun violence, the researchers say there’s been little focus on quantifying how many people might consider using a gun in the first place. So they decided to analyze data from the National Firearms, Alcohol, Cannabis, and Suicide survey, which is run out of the University of Michigan. Between May and September 2025, the project polled roughly 7,000 adults from across the country about various gun and drug-related topics.

All in all, 3.3% of respondents said they had seriously thought about shooting someone else in the past year, while 7.3% admitted to having thought about it at some point in their lives. About 1.6% of people also thought about acquiring a gun for the purpose of shooting someone, while 0.6% reported having brought a gun to a specific location with the intent of shooting someone.

Of those who reported thinking about shooting someone else, the most likely potential target would have been “an enemy” (51%), followed by a complete stranger (24.6%). About 14% had wanted to shoot a government official; roughly 10% had thought about shooting a current or former romantic partner; and just under 7% a co-worker or boss.

What makes someone trigger-happy?

The survey data might also provide some insight into what makes people more likely to contemplate gun violence.

Risk factors associated with thinking about shooting someone else, for instance, included: being younger, being male, being Black, living in a city, living in the Midwest, and having less formal education. On the other hand, factors like income, gun ownership, and political party affiliation weren’t associated with any higher risk.

“The demographic correlates of these thoughts were consistent with those for firearm interpersonal violence, suggesting the existence a high-risk group even in the absence of gun ownership,” the authors noted.

And though it’s not clear how best to predict whether someone will go from thinking about gun violence to actually perpetuating it, there might yet be opportunities to intervene before it’s too late, the researchers say. Based on the survey data, about 1.5% of Americans have previously told others about their thoughts of shooting someone else, while 0.5% have gone as far as to have others store their guns for safekeeping during a crisis.

“This provides a point of intervention, especially in states with extreme risk protection order or red flag laws that allow for the temporary removal of firearms,” they wrote.

Here’s How Many Americans Have Ever Thought About Shooting Someone Else
                If you’re ever been morbidly curious about how many of us would ever give into our darkest impulses, you’re in luck. A recent sobering study shows that a sizable amount of people in the U.S. have seriously considered shooting someone else at least once in their lives. Researchers in Michigan examined nationally representative survey data. They found that an estimated 7% of Americans—more than 19 million—had thought about shooting another person in their lifetime. Interestingly enough, factors like already owning a gun weren’t associated with an added risk of having these desires, though others like living in a city or being younger were.

 “Prevention efforts are needed to address gun violence risk among those with and without access to firearms,” the authors wrote in their paper, published last month in JAMA Network Open. Shooting impulses Though the death rate has declined slightly in recent years, gun violence remains an urgent public health threat in the U.S. About 44,000 Americans died from firearms in 2024, while more than 200 people on average every day visit an emergency room with firearm wounds. While plenty of research has focused on the things that could predispose someone to gun violence, the researchers say there’s been little focus on quantifying how many people might consider using a gun in the first place. So they decided to analyze data from the National Firearms, Alcohol, Cannabis, and Suicide survey, which is run out of the University of Michigan. Between May and September 2025, the project polled roughly 7,000 adults from across the country about various gun and drug-related topics.

 All in all, 3.3% of respondents said they had seriously thought about shooting someone else in the past year, while 7.3% admitted to having thought about it at some point in their lives. About 1.6% of people also thought about acquiring a gun for the purpose of shooting someone, while 0.6% reported having brought a gun to a specific location with the intent of shooting someone.

 Of those who reported thinking about shooting someone else, the most likely potential target would have been “an enemy” (51%), followed by a complete stranger (24.6%). About 14% had wanted to shoot a government official; roughly 10% had thought about shooting a current or former romantic partner; and just under 7% a co-worker or boss. What makes someone trigger-happy? The survey data might also provide some insight into what makes people more likely to contemplate gun violence. Risk factors associated with thinking about shooting someone else, for instance, included: being younger, being male, being Black, living in a city, living in the Midwest, and having less formal education. On the other hand, factors like income, gun ownership, and political party affiliation weren’t associated with any higher risk.

 “The demographic correlates of these thoughts were consistent with those for firearm interpersonal violence, suggesting the existence a high-risk group even in the absence of gun ownership,” the authors noted. And though it’s not clear how best to predict whether someone will go from thinking about gun violence to actually perpetuating it, there might yet be opportunities to intervene before it’s too late, the researchers say. Based on the survey data, about 1.5% of Americans have previously told others about their thoughts of shooting someone else, while 0.5% have gone as far as to have others store their guns for safekeeping during a crisis.

 “This provides a point of intervention, especially in states with extreme risk protection order or red flag laws that allow for the temporary removal of firearms,” they wrote.  Also, for those of you wondering, yes, I was inspired to write about this study after recently seeing The Drama.      #Heres #Americans #Thought #Shootingfirearms,gun violence

Also, for those of you wondering, yes, I was inspired to write about this study after recently seeing The Drama.

#Heres #Americans #Thought #Shootingfirearms,gun violence

If you’re ever been morbidly curious about how many of us would ever give into…

Sports news

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (6) is playing right field during the Knoxville Smokies and…

Hollywood news

IndieWire’s celebrated “Screen Talk” podcast will be live in New York City on Monday, April…

I don’t deserve this point: Vaishali on win against Tan in FIDE Candidates 2026, Round 7

The tie-up gives the startup immediate access to an existing player base, avoiding the need to build a network from scratch.

Take Take Take’s ⁠move marks a shift for a company that had until now stayed clear of confrontation with Chess.com.

“My first meeting with Chess.com was in 2023… literally the first thing he (CEO and co-founder ‌Erik Allebest) ever said to me was, never enter play and never enter learn. That’s ours. And I found that quite intimidating,” Kristiansen said.

Kristiansen stressed the aim was not necessarily to displace the market leader, arguing the competitive landscape could broaden.

“First of all, our goal is not necessarily to kind of dethrone Chess.com. They are a great product and they’ve done a great amount of things for the chess ecosystem,” he said.

PUSHBACK

Kristiansen stressed that Norwegian Carlsen intends to ‌respect the obligations he has with Chess.com, even if it limits how visibly he can back Take ​Take Take.

“I think also Magnus has tremendous respect for Chess.com and the agreement and is going to honour their agreement, and that’s why he’s pulling out ⁠of … the promotional stuff for us. It’s hard to sort of silence Magnus Carlsen,” he said.

The move ⁠comes as new ventures emerge across the chess ecosystem.

Endgame.ai, promoted by American grandmaster Hans Niemann, is targeting performance and development tools, while ChessMonitor, backed by grandmaster Anish ‌Giri, is focusing on analytics and preparation.

Kristiansen said Take Take Take would try to win users with products rather than personalities and expects Chess.com to respond.

“I don’t expect ​Chess.com to kind of ignore this, and it will certainly come with a reaction on their side,” he said.

Published on Apr 06, 2026

#Magnus #Carlsens #startup #takes #aim #Chess.com #move #play #learn #tools"> Magnus Carlsen’s start-up Take Take Take takes aim at Chess.com with move into play and learn tools  Magnus Carlsen’s chess startup ‌Take Take Take announced on Monday it was pushing into the play ​and learning markets central to Chess.com’s core business, despite commercial ties preventing ⁠him from promoting the venture directly.Five-time classical chess world champion Carlsen is a major shareholder and co-founder of Take Take Take, which is expanding from a content platform into tools for playing and improving at ‌chess, long seen as the backbone of Chess.com’s dominance.Yet Carlsen will step back from promotion as part of an agreement when Chess.com acquired Carlsen’s Play ‌Magnus group in 2022, a deal that brought several leading products — including Chess24 — under ‌its ⁠umbrella and cemented its position at the centre of the online chess ecosystem.“Because ⁠my co-founder and the biggest shareholder is Magnus Carlsen, and he is also an ambassador for Chess.com. There are limitations to how Magnus can then promote Take Take Take because it’s in conflict with the agreement with ​Chess.com,” co-founder and CEO Mats Andre Kristiansen ‌told        Reuters.“It’s not a great situation to be in for either us or Magnus. I think for Magnus, it’s frustrating because he’s super excited about what we’re building,” he added.Take Take Take has sought to accelerate its entry into the market through a partnership with ‌Lichess, the free, open-source platform that has long positioned itself as a non-commercial ​alternative to Chess.com.ALSO READ | I don’t deserve this point: Vaishali on win against Tan in FIDE Candidates 2026, Round 7The tie-up gives the startup immediate access to an existing player base, avoiding the need to build a network from scratch.Take Take Take’s ⁠move marks a shift for a company that had until now stayed clear of confrontation with Chess.com.“My first meeting with Chess.com was in 2023… literally the first thing he (CEO and co-founder ‌Erik Allebest) ever said to me was, never enter play and never enter learn. That’s ours. And I found that quite intimidating,” Kristiansen said.Kristiansen stressed the aim was not necessarily to displace the market leader, arguing the competitive landscape could broaden.“First of all, our goal is not necessarily to kind of dethrone Chess.com. They are a great product and they’ve done a great amount of things for the chess ecosystem,” he said.PUSHBACKKristiansen stressed that Norwegian Carlsen intends to ‌respect the obligations he has with Chess.com, even if it limits how visibly he can back Take ​Take Take.“I think also Magnus has tremendous respect for Chess.com and the agreement and is going to honour their agreement, and that’s why he’s pulling out ⁠of … the promotional stuff for us. It’s hard to sort of silence Magnus Carlsen,” he said.The move ⁠comes as new ventures emerge across the chess ecosystem.Endgame.ai, promoted by American grandmaster Hans Niemann, is targeting performance and development tools, while ChessMonitor, backed by grandmaster Anish ‌Giri, is focusing on analytics and preparation.Kristiansen said Take Take Take would try to win users with products rather than personalities and expects Chess.com to respond.“I don’t expect ​Chess.com to kind of ignore this, and it will certainly come with a reaction on their side,” he said.Published on Apr 06, 2026  #Magnus #Carlsens #startup #takes #aim #Chess.com #move #play #learn #tools
Sports news

I don’t deserve this point: Vaishali on win against Tan in FIDE Candidates 2026, Round 7

The tie-up gives the startup immediate access to an existing player base, avoiding the need to build a network from scratch.

Take Take Take’s ⁠move marks a shift for a company that had until now stayed clear of confrontation with Chess.com.

“My first meeting with Chess.com was in 2023… literally the first thing he (CEO and co-founder ‌Erik Allebest) ever said to me was, never enter play and never enter learn. That’s ours. And I found that quite intimidating,” Kristiansen said.

Kristiansen stressed the aim was not necessarily to displace the market leader, arguing the competitive landscape could broaden.

“First of all, our goal is not necessarily to kind of dethrone Chess.com. They are a great product and they’ve done a great amount of things for the chess ecosystem,” he said.

PUSHBACK

Kristiansen stressed that Norwegian Carlsen intends to ‌respect the obligations he has with Chess.com, even if it limits how visibly he can back Take ​Take Take.

“I think also Magnus has tremendous respect for Chess.com and the agreement and is going to honour their agreement, and that’s why he’s pulling out ⁠of … the promotional stuff for us. It’s hard to sort of silence Magnus Carlsen,” he said.

The move ⁠comes as new ventures emerge across the chess ecosystem.

Endgame.ai, promoted by American grandmaster Hans Niemann, is targeting performance and development tools, while ChessMonitor, backed by grandmaster Anish ‌Giri, is focusing on analytics and preparation.

Kristiansen said Take Take Take would try to win users with products rather than personalities and expects Chess.com to respond.

“I don’t expect ​Chess.com to kind of ignore this, and it will certainly come with a reaction on their side,” he said.

Published on Apr 06, 2026

#Magnus #Carlsens #startup #takes #aim #Chess.com #move #play #learn #tools">Magnus Carlsen’s start-up Take Take Take takes aim at Chess.com with move into play and learn tools

Magnus Carlsen’s chess startup ‌Take Take Take announced on Monday it was pushing into the play ​and learning markets central to Chess.com’s core business, despite commercial ties preventing ⁠him from promoting the venture directly.

Five-time classical chess world champion Carlsen is a major shareholder and co-founder of Take Take Take, which is expanding from a content platform into tools for playing and improving at ‌chess, long seen as the backbone of Chess.com’s dominance.

Yet Carlsen will step back from promotion as part of an agreement when Chess.com acquired Carlsen’s Play ‌Magnus group in 2022, a deal that brought several leading products — including Chess24 — under ‌its ⁠umbrella and cemented its position at the centre of the online chess ecosystem.

“Because ⁠my co-founder and the biggest shareholder is Magnus Carlsen, and he is also an ambassador for Chess.com. There are limitations to how Magnus can then promote Take Take Take because it’s in conflict with the agreement with ​Chess.com,” co-founder and CEO Mats Andre Kristiansen ‌told Reuters.

“It’s not a great situation to be in for either us or Magnus. I think for Magnus, it’s frustrating because he’s super excited about what we’re building,” he added.

Take Take Take has sought to accelerate its entry into the market through a partnership with ‌Lichess, the free, open-source platform that has long positioned itself as a non-commercial ​alternative to Chess.com.

ALSO READ | I don’t deserve this point: Vaishali on win against Tan in FIDE Candidates 2026, Round 7

The tie-up gives the startup immediate access to an existing player base, avoiding the need to build a network from scratch.

Take Take Take’s ⁠move marks a shift for a company that had until now stayed clear of confrontation with Chess.com.

“My first meeting with Chess.com was in 2023… literally the first thing he (CEO and co-founder ‌Erik Allebest) ever said to me was, never enter play and never enter learn. That’s ours. And I found that quite intimidating,” Kristiansen said.

Kristiansen stressed the aim was not necessarily to displace the market leader, arguing the competitive landscape could broaden.

“First of all, our goal is not necessarily to kind of dethrone Chess.com. They are a great product and they’ve done a great amount of things for the chess ecosystem,” he said.

PUSHBACK

Kristiansen stressed that Norwegian Carlsen intends to ‌respect the obligations he has with Chess.com, even if it limits how visibly he can back Take ​Take Take.

“I think also Magnus has tremendous respect for Chess.com and the agreement and is going to honour their agreement, and that’s why he’s pulling out ⁠of … the promotional stuff for us. It’s hard to sort of silence Magnus Carlsen,” he said.

The move ⁠comes as new ventures emerge across the chess ecosystem.

Endgame.ai, promoted by American grandmaster Hans Niemann, is targeting performance and development tools, while ChessMonitor, backed by grandmaster Anish ‌Giri, is focusing on analytics and preparation.

Kristiansen said Take Take Take would try to win users with products rather than personalities and expects Chess.com to respond.

“I don’t expect ​Chess.com to kind of ignore this, and it will certainly come with a reaction on their side,” he said.

Published on Apr 06, 2026

#Magnus #Carlsens #startup #takes #aim #Chess.com #move #play #learn #tools

Magnus Carlsen’s chess startup ‌Take Take Take announced on Monday it was pushing into the…

Asking questions

Some words take on meanings of their own, entirely separate from, yet strangely similar to,…

fashion-Alizabeth

The Adidas Samba‘s journey will continue to tread new ground heading into summer with a…

the New York Knicks, the No. 3 team in the East.

The Philadelphia 76ers are fighting for top-six territory as they visit the torrid San Antonio Spurs. The Denver Nuggets look to stretch their winning streak to nine while hosting the hot Portland Trail Blazers.

NEW YORK KNICKS AT ATLANTA HAWKS

It’s easy to forget Atlanta fell to 27-31 on Feb. 20 when it was steamrolled at home 128-97 by the Miami Heat. The Hawks flipped the switch with 11 straight wins and they are going to be that team nobody wants to face in the playoffs.

The earlier trade of Trae Young to the Washington Wizards opened the door for Jalen Johnson to operate freely as top dog and he’s recorded 13 triple-doubles this season. The Hawks and Knicks split two games near the holidays with the road team winning each time.

New York has won nine of its past 12 games and is coming off a 136-96 home rout of the Chicago Bulls. OG Anunoby has averaged 28 points over the last two games to give Jalen Brunson (29 total the past two contests) some needed support but Atlanta seems destined to record its 14th straight home victory.

Hawks minus 1.5-point spread, -110 (DraftKings)

Our Current Best Offers

1

Underdog
Underdog

Claim your Special Pick via Code + First Time Deposit up to $250 in bonus!

T&Cs apply, 18+

2

ParlayPlay
ParlayPlay

100% up to $100

T&Cs apply, 18+

3

OwnersBox
OwnersBox

100% up to $500

T&Cs apply, 18+

4

FanDuel Fantasy
FanDuel Fantasy

$65 value with just a $10+ deposit

T&Cs apply, 18+


PHILADELPHIA 76ERS AT SAN ANTONIO SPURS

Philadelphia is two games behind the Hawks but more interested in holding off the four teams trailing them by two or fewer games to keep the automatic playoff berth. It could be a tough chore for the 76ers as they start a three-game road trip on the heels of being whipped at home 116-93 by the Detroit Pistons on Saturday.

Paul George is averaging 25.8 points per game in six contests since returning from suspension and his production will be key if Philadelphia is to make a playoff run. The Spurs will be a good test for the 76ers as they had won 27 of 29 games before Saturday’s 136-134 overtime road loss to the Denver Nuggets.

Victor Wembanyama has been making a stellar MVP push and he had 41 points and 16 rebounds and 41 points and 18 boards in back-to-back games last week. San Antonio is three games behind the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference and a real threat to challenge OKC for an NBA Finals berth.

Spurs minus 8.5-point spread, -110 (DraftKings)

Our Current Best Offers

1

Underdog
Underdog

Claim your Special Pick via Code + First Time Deposit up to $250 in bonus!

T&Cs apply, 18+

2

ParlayPlay
ParlayPlay

100% up to $100

T&Cs apply, 18+

3

OwnersBox
OwnersBox

100% up to $500

T&Cs apply, 18+

4

FanDuel Fantasy
FanDuel Fantasy

$65 value with just a $10+ deposit

T&Cs apply, 18+

PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS AT DENVER NUGGETS

Denver has been streaking down the stretch with a high-octane offense averaging 129.1 points during the winning streak. Three-time MVP Nikola Jokic has clinched averaging a triple-double for the second straight season and is coming off a 40-point outing against the Spurs.

Jokic’s passing has been elite over the past seven games as he’s averaging 13.6 assists during the span with six outings of 12 or more. The Nuggets defeated Portland 128-112 in Denver on March 22 when Jokic had 22 points, 14 rebounds and 14 assists.

The Trail Blazers are fighting the Los Angeles Clippers for the pivotal No. 8 spot in the West and have won eight of their past 10 games. Jrue Holiday has knocked down seven 3-pointers in each of the past two games and is averaging 28.5 points during the span.

Nikola Jokic to record 12-plus assists, +109 (DraftKings)

Our Current Best Offers

1

Underdog
Underdog

Claim your Special Pick via Code + First Time Deposit up to $250 in bonus!

T&Cs apply, 18+

2

ParlayPlay
ParlayPlay

100% up to $100

T&Cs apply, 18+

3

OwnersBox
OwnersBox

100% up to $500

T&Cs apply, 18+

4

FanDuel Fantasy
FanDuel Fantasy

$65 value with just a $10+ deposit

T&Cs apply, 18+

#NBA #Betting #Picks #Predictions #Monday #April #6th #Deadspin.com"> Best NBA Betting Picks and Predictions for Monday April 6th | Deadspin.com  Sep 29, 2025; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets player Nikola Jokic (15) takes questions during media day at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images   Five years ago, the Atlanta Hawks surprisingly went to the Eastern Conference finals and nobody saw it coming. This season’s recent run might even be more stunning because who saw Atlanta winning 18 of 20 games at any point in the season?The Hawks continue to soar and are in fifth place in the East and close to sewing up a top-six playoff berth. On Monday night, they host the New York Knicks, the No. 3 team in the East.The Philadelphia 76ers are fighting for top-six territory as they visit the torrid San Antonio Spurs. The Denver Nuggets look to stretch their winning streak to nine while hosting the hot Portland Trail Blazers.NEW YORK KNICKS AT ATLANTA HAWKSIt’s easy to forget Atlanta fell to 27-31 on Feb. 20 when it was steamrolled at home 128-97 by the Miami Heat. The Hawks flipped the switch with 11 straight wins and they are going to be that team nobody wants to face in the playoffs.The earlier trade of Trae Young to the Washington Wizards opened the door for Jalen Johnson to operate freely as top dog and he’s recorded 13 triple-doubles this season. The Hawks and Knicks split two games near the holidays with the road team winning each time.New York has won nine of its past 12 games and is coming off a 136-96 home rout of the Chicago Bulls. OG Anunoby has averaged 28 points over the last two games to give Jalen Brunson (29 total the past two contests) some needed support but Atlanta seems destined to record its 14th straight home victory.Hawks minus 1.5-point spread, -110 (DraftKings) Our Current Best Offers1UnderdogClaim your Special Pick via Code + First Time Deposit up to 0 in bonus!T&Cs apply, 18+2ParlayPlay100% up to 0T&Cs apply, 18+3OwnersBox100% up to 0T&Cs apply, 18+4FanDuel Fantasy value with just a + depositT&Cs apply, 18+ PHILADELPHIA 76ERS AT SAN ANTONIO SPURSPhiladelphia is two games behind the Hawks but more interested in holding off the four teams trailing them by two or fewer games to keep the automatic playoff berth. It could be a tough chore for the 76ers as they start a three-game road trip on the heels of being whipped at home 116-93 by the Detroit Pistons on Saturday.Paul George is averaging 25.8 points per game in six contests since returning from suspension and his production will be key if Philadelphia is to make a playoff run. The Spurs will be a good test for the 76ers as they had won 27 of 29 games before Saturday’s 136-134 overtime road loss to the Denver Nuggets.Victor Wembanyama has been making a stellar MVP push and he had 41 points and 16 rebounds and 41 points and 18 boards in back-to-back games last week. San Antonio is three games behind the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference and a real threat to challenge OKC for an NBA Finals berth.Spurs minus 8.5-point spread, -110 (DraftKings)  Our Current Best Offers1UnderdogClaim your Special Pick via Code + First Time Deposit up to 0 in bonus!T&Cs apply, 18+2ParlayPlay100% up to 0T&Cs apply, 18+3OwnersBox100% up to 0T&Cs apply, 18+4FanDuel Fantasy value with just a + depositT&Cs apply, 18+ PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS AT DENVER NUGGETSDenver has been streaking down the stretch with a high-octane offense averaging 129.1 points during the winning streak. Three-time MVP Nikola Jokic has clinched averaging a triple-double for the second straight season and is coming off a 40-point outing against the Spurs.Jokic’s passing has been elite over the past seven games as he’s averaging 13.6 assists during the span with six outings of 12 or more. The Nuggets defeated Portland 128-112 in Denver on March 22 when Jokic had 22 points, 14 rebounds and 14 assists.The Trail Blazers are fighting the Los Angeles Clippers for the pivotal No. 8 spot in the West and have won eight of their past 10 games. Jrue Holiday has knocked down seven 3-pointers in each of the past two games and is averaging 28.5 points during the span.Nikola Jokic to record 12-plus assists, +109 (DraftKings) Our Current Best Offers1UnderdogClaim your Special Pick via Code + First Time Deposit up to 0 in bonus!T&Cs apply, 18+2ParlayPlay100% up to 0T&Cs apply, 18+3OwnersBox100% up to 0T&Cs apply, 18+4FanDuel Fantasy value with just a + depositT&Cs apply, 18+   #NBA #Betting #Picks #Predictions #Monday #April #6th #Deadspin.com
Sports news

the New York Knicks, the No. 3 team in the East.

The Philadelphia 76ers are fighting for top-six territory as they visit the torrid San Antonio Spurs. The Denver Nuggets look to stretch their winning streak to nine while hosting the hot Portland Trail Blazers.

NEW YORK KNICKS AT ATLANTA HAWKS

It’s easy to forget Atlanta fell to 27-31 on Feb. 20 when it was steamrolled at home 128-97 by the Miami Heat. The Hawks flipped the switch with 11 straight wins and they are going to be that team nobody wants to face in the playoffs.

The earlier trade of Trae Young to the Washington Wizards opened the door for Jalen Johnson to operate freely as top dog and he’s recorded 13 triple-doubles this season. The Hawks and Knicks split two games near the holidays with the road team winning each time.

New York has won nine of its past 12 games and is coming off a 136-96 home rout of the Chicago Bulls. OG Anunoby has averaged 28 points over the last two games to give Jalen Brunson (29 total the past two contests) some needed support but Atlanta seems destined to record its 14th straight home victory.

Hawks minus 1.5-point spread, -110 (DraftKings)

Our Current Best Offers

1

Underdog
Underdog

Claim your Special Pick via Code + First Time Deposit up to $250 in bonus!

T&Cs apply, 18+

2

ParlayPlay
ParlayPlay

100% up to $100

T&Cs apply, 18+

3

OwnersBox
OwnersBox

100% up to $500

T&Cs apply, 18+

4

FanDuel Fantasy
FanDuel Fantasy

$65 value with just a $10+ deposit

T&Cs apply, 18+


PHILADELPHIA 76ERS AT SAN ANTONIO SPURS

Philadelphia is two games behind the Hawks but more interested in holding off the four teams trailing them by two or fewer games to keep the automatic playoff berth. It could be a tough chore for the 76ers as they start a three-game road trip on the heels of being whipped at home 116-93 by the Detroit Pistons on Saturday.

Paul George is averaging 25.8 points per game in six contests since returning from suspension and his production will be key if Philadelphia is to make a playoff run. The Spurs will be a good test for the 76ers as they had won 27 of 29 games before Saturday’s 136-134 overtime road loss to the Denver Nuggets.

Victor Wembanyama has been making a stellar MVP push and he had 41 points and 16 rebounds and 41 points and 18 boards in back-to-back games last week. San Antonio is three games behind the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference and a real threat to challenge OKC for an NBA Finals berth.

Spurs minus 8.5-point spread, -110 (DraftKings)

Our Current Best Offers

1

Underdog
Underdog

Claim your Special Pick via Code + First Time Deposit up to $250 in bonus!

T&Cs apply, 18+

2

ParlayPlay
ParlayPlay

100% up to $100

T&Cs apply, 18+

3

OwnersBox
OwnersBox

100% up to $500

T&Cs apply, 18+

4

FanDuel Fantasy
FanDuel Fantasy

$65 value with just a $10+ deposit

T&Cs apply, 18+

PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS AT DENVER NUGGETS

Denver has been streaking down the stretch with a high-octane offense averaging 129.1 points during the winning streak. Three-time MVP Nikola Jokic has clinched averaging a triple-double for the second straight season and is coming off a 40-point outing against the Spurs.

Jokic’s passing has been elite over the past seven games as he’s averaging 13.6 assists during the span with six outings of 12 or more. The Nuggets defeated Portland 128-112 in Denver on March 22 when Jokic had 22 points, 14 rebounds and 14 assists.

The Trail Blazers are fighting the Los Angeles Clippers for the pivotal No. 8 spot in the West and have won eight of their past 10 games. Jrue Holiday has knocked down seven 3-pointers in each of the past two games and is averaging 28.5 points during the span.

Nikola Jokic to record 12-plus assists, +109 (DraftKings)

Our Current Best Offers

1

Underdog
Underdog

Claim your Special Pick via Code + First Time Deposit up to $250 in bonus!

T&Cs apply, 18+

2

ParlayPlay
ParlayPlay

100% up to $100

T&Cs apply, 18+

3

OwnersBox
OwnersBox

100% up to $500

T&Cs apply, 18+

4

FanDuel Fantasy
FanDuel Fantasy

$65 value with just a $10+ deposit

T&Cs apply, 18+

#NBA #Betting #Picks #Predictions #Monday #April #6th #Deadspin.com">Best NBA Betting Picks and Predictions for Monday April 6th | Deadspin.com
Best NBA Betting Picks and Predictions for Monday April 6th | Deadspin.com  Sep 29, 2025; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets player Nikola Jokic (15) takes questions during media day at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images   Five years ago, the Atlanta Hawks surprisingly went to the Eastern Conference finals and nobody saw it coming. This season’s recent run might even be more stunning because who saw Atlanta winning 18 of 20 games at any point in the season?The Hawks continue to soar and are in fifth place in the East and close to sewing up a top-six playoff berth. On Monday night, they host the New York Knicks, the No. 3 team in the East.The Philadelphia 76ers are fighting for top-six territory as they visit the torrid San Antonio Spurs. The Denver Nuggets look to stretch their winning streak to nine while hosting the hot Portland Trail Blazers.NEW YORK KNICKS AT ATLANTA HAWKSIt’s easy to forget Atlanta fell to 27-31 on Feb. 20 when it was steamrolled at home 128-97 by the Miami Heat. The Hawks flipped the switch with 11 straight wins and they are going to be that team nobody wants to face in the playoffs.The earlier trade of Trae Young to the Washington Wizards opened the door for Jalen Johnson to operate freely as top dog and he’s recorded 13 triple-doubles this season. The Hawks and Knicks split two games near the holidays with the road team winning each time.New York has won nine of its past 12 games and is coming off a 136-96 home rout of the Chicago Bulls. OG Anunoby has averaged 28 points over the last two games to give Jalen Brunson (29 total the past two contests) some needed support but Atlanta seems destined to record its 14th straight home victory.Hawks minus 1.5-point spread, -110 (DraftKings) Our Current Best Offers1UnderdogClaim your Special Pick via Code + First Time Deposit up to 0 in bonus!T&Cs apply, 18+2ParlayPlay100% up to 0T&Cs apply, 18+3OwnersBox100% up to 0T&Cs apply, 18+4FanDuel Fantasy value with just a + depositT&Cs apply, 18+ PHILADELPHIA 76ERS AT SAN ANTONIO SPURSPhiladelphia is two games behind the Hawks but more interested in holding off the four teams trailing them by two or fewer games to keep the automatic playoff berth. It could be a tough chore for the 76ers as they start a three-game road trip on the heels of being whipped at home 116-93 by the Detroit Pistons on Saturday.Paul George is averaging 25.8 points per game in six contests since returning from suspension and his production will be key if Philadelphia is to make a playoff run. The Spurs will be a good test for the 76ers as they had won 27 of 29 games before Saturday’s 136-134 overtime road loss to the Denver Nuggets.Victor Wembanyama has been making a stellar MVP push and he had 41 points and 16 rebounds and 41 points and 18 boards in back-to-back games last week. San Antonio is three games behind the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference and a real threat to challenge OKC for an NBA Finals berth.Spurs minus 8.5-point spread, -110 (DraftKings)  Our Current Best Offers1UnderdogClaim your Special Pick via Code + First Time Deposit up to 0 in bonus!T&Cs apply, 18+2ParlayPlay100% up to 0T&Cs apply, 18+3OwnersBox100% up to 0T&Cs apply, 18+4FanDuel Fantasy value with just a + depositT&Cs apply, 18+ PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS AT DENVER NUGGETSDenver has been streaking down the stretch with a high-octane offense averaging 129.1 points during the winning streak. Three-time MVP Nikola Jokic has clinched averaging a triple-double for the second straight season and is coming off a 40-point outing against the Spurs.Jokic’s passing has been elite over the past seven games as he’s averaging 13.6 assists during the span with six outings of 12 or more. The Nuggets defeated Portland 128-112 in Denver on March 22 when Jokic had 22 points, 14 rebounds and 14 assists.The Trail Blazers are fighting the Los Angeles Clippers for the pivotal No. 8 spot in the West and have won eight of their past 10 games. Jrue Holiday has knocked down seven 3-pointers in each of the past two games and is averaging 28.5 points during the span.Nikola Jokic to record 12-plus assists, +109 (DraftKings) Our Current Best Offers1UnderdogClaim your Special Pick via Code + First Time Deposit up to 0 in bonus!T&Cs apply, 18+2ParlayPlay100% up to 0T&Cs apply, 18+3OwnersBox100% up to 0T&Cs apply, 18+4FanDuel Fantasy value with just a + depositT&Cs apply, 18+   #NBA #Betting #Picks #Predictions #Monday #April #6th #Deadspin.comSep 29, 2025; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets player Nikola Jokic (15) takes questions during media day at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Five years ago, the Atlanta Hawks surprisingly went to the Eastern Conference finals and nobody saw it coming. This season’s recent run might even be more stunning because who saw Atlanta winning 18 of 20 games at any point in the season?

The Hawks continue to soar and are in fifth place in the East and close to sewing up a top-six playoff berth. On Monday night, they host the New York Knicks, the No. 3 team in the East.

The Philadelphia 76ers are fighting for top-six territory as they visit the torrid San Antonio Spurs. The Denver Nuggets look to stretch their winning streak to nine while hosting the hot Portland Trail Blazers.

NEW YORK KNICKS AT ATLANTA HAWKS

It’s easy to forget Atlanta fell to 27-31 on Feb. 20 when it was steamrolled at home 128-97 by the Miami Heat. The Hawks flipped the switch with 11 straight wins and they are going to be that team nobody wants to face in the playoffs.

The earlier trade of Trae Young to the Washington Wizards opened the door for Jalen Johnson to operate freely as top dog and he’s recorded 13 triple-doubles this season. The Hawks and Knicks split two games near the holidays with the road team winning each time.

New York has won nine of its past 12 games and is coming off a 136-96 home rout of the Chicago Bulls. OG Anunoby has averaged 28 points over the last two games to give Jalen Brunson (29 total the past two contests) some needed support but Atlanta seems destined to record its 14th straight home victory.

Hawks minus 1.5-point spread, -110 (DraftKings)

Our Current Best Offers

1

Underdog
Underdog

Claim your Special Pick via Code + First Time Deposit up to $250 in bonus!

T&Cs apply, 18+

2

ParlayPlay
ParlayPlay

100% up to $100

T&Cs apply, 18+

3

OwnersBox
OwnersBox

100% up to $500

T&Cs apply, 18+

4

FanDuel Fantasy
FanDuel Fantasy

$65 value with just a $10+ deposit

T&Cs apply, 18+


PHILADELPHIA 76ERS AT SAN ANTONIO SPURS

Philadelphia is two games behind the Hawks but more interested in holding off the four teams trailing them by two or fewer games to keep the automatic playoff berth. It could be a tough chore for the 76ers as they start a three-game road trip on the heels of being whipped at home 116-93 by the Detroit Pistons on Saturday.

Paul George is averaging 25.8 points per game in six contests since returning from suspension and his production will be key if Philadelphia is to make a playoff run. The Spurs will be a good test for the 76ers as they had won 27 of 29 games before Saturday’s 136-134 overtime road loss to the Denver Nuggets.

Victor Wembanyama has been making a stellar MVP push and he had 41 points and 16 rebounds and 41 points and 18 boards in back-to-back games last week. San Antonio is three games behind the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference and a real threat to challenge OKC for an NBA Finals berth.

Spurs minus 8.5-point spread, -110 (DraftKings)

Our Current Best Offers

1

Underdog
Underdog

Claim your Special Pick via Code + First Time Deposit up to $250 in bonus!

T&Cs apply, 18+

2

ParlayPlay
ParlayPlay

100% up to $100

T&Cs apply, 18+

3

OwnersBox
OwnersBox

100% up to $500

T&Cs apply, 18+

4

FanDuel Fantasy
FanDuel Fantasy

$65 value with just a $10+ deposit

T&Cs apply, 18+

PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS AT DENVER NUGGETS

Denver has been streaking down the stretch with a high-octane offense averaging 129.1 points during the winning streak. Three-time MVP Nikola Jokic has clinched averaging a triple-double for the second straight season and is coming off a 40-point outing against the Spurs.

Jokic’s passing has been elite over the past seven games as he’s averaging 13.6 assists during the span with six outings of 12 or more. The Nuggets defeated Portland 128-112 in Denver on March 22 when Jokic had 22 points, 14 rebounds and 14 assists.

The Trail Blazers are fighting the Los Angeles Clippers for the pivotal No. 8 spot in the West and have won eight of their past 10 games. Jrue Holiday has knocked down seven 3-pointers in each of the past two games and is averaging 28.5 points during the span.

Nikola Jokic to record 12-plus assists, +109 (DraftKings)

Our Current Best Offers

1

Underdog
Underdog

Claim your Special Pick via Code + First Time Deposit up to $250 in bonus!

T&Cs apply, 18+

2

ParlayPlay
ParlayPlay

100% up to $100

T&Cs apply, 18+

3

OwnersBox
OwnersBox

100% up to $500

T&Cs apply, 18+

4

FanDuel Fantasy
FanDuel Fantasy

$65 value with just a $10+ deposit

T&Cs apply, 18+

#NBA #Betting #Picks #Predictions #Monday #April #6th #Deadspin.com

Sep 29, 2025; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets player Nikola Jokic (15) takes questions during…