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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey is locked in. If his performance against the New Orleans Pelicans in the Play-In on Wednesday is not enough proof, then look no further than his first tweet after the game. After the Thunder edged the Pelicans 123-118 to set up a do-or-die battle with the Minnesota Timberwolves for […]

Russell Wilson may be happy to have Sean Payton as his coach on the Denver Broncos, but former NFL star Keyshawn Johnson warns that it comes with expectations. After a horrendous season that saw them finish at the bottom of the AFC West with a 5-12 record, the Broncos went all out in getting Payton […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey almost lost it after New Orleans Pelicans swingman Josh Richardson hit him with a low blow during their Play-In game on Wednesday. Midway through the fourth quarter as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was bringing down the ball to their side of the court, Giddey tried to keep Richardson away from his […]

It’s safe to say that Diar DeRozan is the real MVP in the Chicago Bulls’ comeback win over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday. After all, her epic free throw defense had the Raps reaching a historic low that’s rarely seen in the NBA. For those who missed it, DeMar DeRozan’s daughter went viral on Wednesday […]

DeMar DeRozan’s daughter, Diar DeRozan, took the spotlight on Wednesday during the Chicago Bulls’ Play-In game against the Toronto Raptors. Now many are asking: is she going against the Miami Heat? Diar went viral against the Raptors after she was seen and heard screaming whenever the Toronto players head to the free throw line. The […]

Toronto Raptors fans didn’t hide their dismay after the team blew a double-digit lead and lost to the Chicago Bulls in their do-or-die Play-In game on Wednesday. The Raptors led by as much as 19 points. They ended the half up by 11 after a Fred VanVleet 40-foot buzzer-beater to end the second quarter. At […]

It looks like Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins is trending in the right direction as he looks to return to the team in time for the playoffs. Wiggins has not played basketball for about two months after he had to take a leave for personal reasons last February. While he returned to the team […]

Some people are already calling the Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings a rivalry ahead of their playoffs meeting. However, while Mike Brown understands the hype surrounding the match-up, he doesn’t want people to call it a rivalry yet. Brown does hope that it will turn into one, though, especially since it is good for the […]

When it was revealed that Steven Adams will be out for the whole 2023 playoffs due to a PCL injury, the Memphis Grizzlies quickly signed Kenneth Lofton Jr. to a standard NBA contract from his original two-way deal. Apparently, while the team considered bringing in centers from outside the team, they felt that taking their […]

Former NBA big man DeMarcus Cousins shocked the whole world when he decided to take his talents overseas as he continues his basketball career. Even rapper and businessman Ice Cube was surprised by the move, so much so that he’s now trying to convince the big man to come back to the US and play […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green firmly believes LeBron James and the no. 7 seed Los Angeles Lakers have a legitimate chance to pull off an upset against the no. 2 seed Memphis Grizzlies in the first round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs. In the latest episode of his podcast, Green noted that the Lakers […]

Kevin Durant and Charles Barkley have an ongoing beef, and while KD has nothing but respect for the NBA legend, don’t expect the Phoenix Suns star to patch things up with him any time soon. Durant has no plans to talk with Barkley in the near future, and he revealed as much on Wednesday when […]

Karl-Anthony Towns got a ton of backlash during their Play-In game against the Los Angeles Lakers over his foul trouble that put the Minnesota Timberwolves in a difficult situation. With Rudy Gobert suspended and Jaden McDaniels injured, the Timberwolves headed to the Lakers game with a thin frontcourt. That is already a difficult spot to […]

Shannon Sharpe is the biggest LeBron James and Los Angeles Lakers fan. He has shown that multiple times throughout the 2022-23 season. However, considering his fandom and job as a sports analyst for FOX, he can also be the team’s biggest critic when they are not playing well. That is the case on Tuesday as […]

Minnesota Timberwolves big man Karl-Anthony Towns got the harsh Josh Hart treatment on Tuesday as they play the Los Angeles Lakers in the Play-In. Midway through the second quarter after he took a free throw, Towns proceeded to walk forward to get some high fives from his teammates. While Kyle Anderson gave him some love, […]

It looks like Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young took Jimmy Butler’s Play-In declaration personally. For those not in the know, before the Hawks played the Miami Heat on Tuesday in the Play-In battle for the no. 7 seed, Butler basically declared that he’s going to lead the Vice City franchise to victory. As he talked […]

The New York Knicks may have gone 3-1 in their season series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, but Jalen Brunson doesn’t want his teammates to be complacent ahead of their first-round playoffs clash with the Cavs. For one, the Cavs have homecourt advantage over the Knicks after finishing fourth in the East with a 51-31 record. […]

Memphis Grizzlies center Steven Adams is going to miss the 2023 playoffs due to the PCL sprain he’s been dealing with since January. Of course this injury update isn’t that much of a surprise after it was reported last week that Adams’ playoff absence is a real possibility. However, for those holding out hope that […]

Miami Marlins second baseman Luis Arraez just accomplished what no other Marlin before him has done: hit for the cycle. When the Marlins traded for Arraez during the offseason, they knew they were getting an elite hitter. Now just a few games after the season started, the 26-year-old has proven that Miami made the right […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons made his Chinese fans extra happy with his latest move, though it’s probably not what many fans are thinking. To get it out of the way: No, Simmons is not moving to China. While his future with the Nets and the NBA remain uncertain after his massive downfall and recent […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves’ decision to suspend Rudy Gobert for their Play-In game against the Los Angeles Lakers came as a shock to many, especially considering how crucial the game is. However, head coach Chris Finch pointed out that it wasn’t a hard decision to make since the team has a set of rules in place. […]

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma made headlines on Tuesday when he shared his belief that LeBron James and his former team, the Los Angeles Lakers, can make it to the NBA Finals. While some are shocked to see him drop the bold take, the Purple and Gold faithful are just ecstatic to see him support […]

Devin White wants a move away from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. However, that is not really his decision to make since he’s still under contract for the 2023 season. On Tuesday, it was revealed that White has requested a trade from the Buccaneers, putting the team in another tricky situation. The Bucs have reportedly picked […]

The Dallas Mavericks don’t plan to break up the Luka Doncic-Kyrie Irving duo this offseason. However, the players behind them is a whole different story. Mavs GM Nico Harrison revealed as much as he shared to the media what Dallas now plans to do after missing the playoffs and Play-In altogether. The exec shared his […]

After a disastrous season that ended with them missing the playoffs and Play-In altogether, the Dallas Mavericks now head to the offseason with plenty of uncertainties. One of the biggest questions they are facing is with regards to Kyrie Irving’s future and whether the veteran guard will opt to stay with the Mavs or leave. […]

LaMelo Ball remains non-committal about his future with the Charlotte Hornets following another disappointing season without playoffs basketball. However, he gave the team a clear answer on what would make him stay. Speaking to reporters on Monday after their season ended on Sunday, Ball shared that he does love playing for the Hornets. Nonetheless, for […]

Dennis Schroder’s availability against the Minnesota Timberwolves has been a major talking point for the Los Angeles Lakers. After the German guard was scratched off the roster late on Sunday against the Utah Jazz, there have been fears that he could miss their must win Play-In game on Tuesday. Schroder was ruled out of the […]

Former NBA big man Kendrick Perkins firmly believes that the Rudy Gobert punch fiasco in the final game of the 2022-23 regular season highlights a major problem for the Minnesota Timberwolves: leadership … or the lack thereof. For those who missed it, Gobert got into a heated exchange with his Timberwolves teammate Kyle Anderson, which […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson really likes the Los Angeles Sparks’ move to take Iowa Hawkeyes star Monika Czinano during Monday’s WNBA Draft. The Sparks selected Czinano with the 26th overall pick in the third round of the draft, giving them one of the best post players from the collegiate level. Johnson expressed his […]

Iowa basketball star Caitlin Clark couldn’t be more hyped up after her former Hawkeyes teammate Monika Czinano got drafted by the Los Angeles Sparks during Monday’s WNBA Draft. The Sparks picked Czinano with the 26th overall pick in the third round of the WNBA Draft. The Iowa standout now joins an LA team that could […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers hired Darvin Ham in the past offseason to replace Frank Vogel, the first-year head coach made sure to emphasize that Anthony Davis would be the focal point of the offense. He certainly succeeded in that, as Davis has seemingly returned to his old form that made him one of the […]

With the Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings set to face each other in the first round of the 2023 playoffs, fans and experts alike couldn’t help but compare the two teams. For Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma, however, the comparisons are starting to get ridiculous. Kuzma revealed as much after seeing a take from […]

The Baltimore Ravens’ signing of Odell Beckham Jr. has yielded positive returns so far. Not only does it look like that OBJ’s arrival will convince Lamar Jackson to stay, but the move has also boosted the team’s chances to win the Super Bowl in 2024. Before the Ravens signed Beckham to a one-year deal worth […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have an extensive injury report heading to their Play-In showdown with the Minnesota Timberwolves, with LeBron James also popping up on it. Fortunately, the issue is not that serious. While James has been listed with a right foot soreness, he is only labeled as probable for the game against the Timberwolves. […]

Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors are expected to beat the Sacramento Kings in the first round of the playoffs. But just how much are they favored to win? Well, let’s just say their odds have never been in more than three decades. The Warriors, despite being the no. 6 seed, are heavy favorites […]

The Miami Heat won’t be 100 percent healthy when they take on the Atlanta Hawks in the Play-In battle for the no. 7 seed, with Kyle Lowry landing on the injury report due to his bothersome knee issue. Lowry has been listed as questionable for Tuesday’s crucial showdown due to a left knee soreness. Of […]

Despite his ugly exit from the Boston Celtics, Ime Udoka has remained a premier coaching candidate for any team who needs someone with experience of winning at the highest level. That much is proven true as the 45-year-old has been linked with a number of openings, including the one with the Houston Rockets and Detroit […]

Nick Nurse has been heavily linked with the Houston Rockets amid rumblings of his potential Toronto Raptors exit. Now, those talks have only intensified following Houston’s official firing of Stephen Silas, with the betting odds putting the champion tactician as a huge favorite to take over the Texas franchise. There are several other potential candidates […]

Superstar Luka Doncic, team owner Mark Cuban and the rest of the Dallas Mavericks have been vocal in their desire to bring back Kyrie Irving. While Irving himself has yet to address his future after the season ended in disappointment, it looks like things are looking good for the Mavs. According to the latest odds, […]