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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry has been named the 2023-24 NBA Clutch Player of the Year, the league announced on Thursday evening. Although they missed the NBA Playoffs this season, the Warriors were once again put in a position to succeed thanks to Curry’s heroics. Steph Curry wins the 2023-24 Clutch Player of the […]

At this point, every team in the NBA Playoffs has played at least two games. For some teams, they are thrilled to be up 2-0 in their series, as they are just two wins away from advancing to the conference semifinals. Those on the opposite side of this spectrum are not so pleased, as going […]

When the 2024 NBA Playoffs began, everyone highlighted the series between the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers, two teams with superstar talents that certainly have the capability to go on deep postseason runs. The Los Angeles Clippers and Dallas Mavericks were another series many were circling in the Western Conference. However, nobody seems to […]

Minnesota Timberwolves big man Naz Reid has officially been named the 2023-24 NBA Sixth Man of the Year. Reid, who was honored on Wednesday night as the best bench player in the league this past season, helped lead the Timberwolves to a 56-26 record, their second-best season in franchise history. As a result, they were […]

A playoff series never truly begins in the NBA until the road team comes out on top. Through the first three days of playoff basketball, all of the home teams won, even though there were some very tight games that came down to the final possessions. Tuesday night’s playoff action was slightly different, with the […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo once again cemented himself as one of the best players in the world by becoming the first player in league history to average at least 30 points and 10 rebounds per game, shooting at least 60 percent from the floor. While he finished the regular season strong for the Milwaukee Bucks, putting together […]

Over the last few years, former MLB superstar Alex Rodriguez and businessman Marc Lore have been gathering equity in order to slowly take over ownership of the Minnesota Timberwolves from long-time owner Glen Taylor. While the new ownership group was set to make their final payment in order to become the majority owners at the […]

In the postseason for the first time since 2020, the Orlando Magic are a young and hungry team that is looking to prove that they can be one of the better teams in the Eastern Conference. After losing 96-86 to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night, the Magic have now dug themselves into a 0-2 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers can’t seem to beat the Denver Nuggets. After losing on Saturday night in Game 1 of their opening round playoff series, the Lakers have now lost eight straight games to their rivals in the Mile High City, including their Western Conference Finals series a year ago. Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets […]

Although they did not make the playoffs, the 2023-24 season was yet another successful one for the Sacramento Kings. In addition to posting a 46-36 record, their second straight season with at least 46 wins, the Kings learned a lot about their offense. De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis are their two All-Stars, as Malik Monk […]

When Mike Brown took over on the sidelines as the head coach of the Sacramento Kings, he inherited a broken organization just looking for energy to try and end what had become an inexcusable and overwhelming 16-season playoff drought. With De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis as his two best players, Brown was able to create […]

The last few years have been challenging for James Harden. He has not been the same MVP-level player since leaving the Houston Rockets in 2021, and Harden has taken a backseat to other NBA All-Stars. Still, the 34-year-old has not given up on his abilities with the Los Angeles Clippers, despite putting up the worst […]

The time has come to choose the best of the best from the 2023-24 NBA season by deciding who will win the awards for: NBA Most Valuable Player, NBA Rookie of the Year, NBA Most Improved Player, NBA Defensive Player of the Year, NBA Sixth Man of the Year, NBA Coach of the Year, and […]

Success is a word that has been hard for the Washington Wizards to come by in recent years. They have made just one playoff appearance over the last six seasons, and the Wizards currently find themselves in the midst of a rebuilding period with Kyle Kuzma, Jordan Poole, and Tyus Jones highlighting their roster. In […]

There is a sense of worry surrounding the Milwaukee Bucks as they prepare for their first-round playoff series against the Indiana Pacers. In addition to having thoughts about last year’s first-round exit to the Miami Heat, as well as the Pacers defeating them four out of five times during the regular season, the Bucks are […]

After defeating the Atlanta Hawks 131-116 on Wednesday night, the Chicago Bulls have given themselves one more shot to make the playoffs via the NBA Play-In Tournament. Originally finishing the season as the 9-seed in the East, the Bulls are now set to take on the Miami Heat for the rights to the 8-seed and […]

The new 65-game minimum rule has cut down on the list of those eligible for this season’s All-NBA honors. Joel Embiid, Kyrie Irving, Donovan Mitchell, and Jimmy Butler are just a few of the All-Stars around the league who are ineligible to receive any of the NBA’s end-of-season awards or accolades. However, there are still […]

The Golden State Warriors have some major decisions to make in an offseason that has started prematurely for what they are used to. After losing to the Sacramento Kings in the 9-seed vs. 10-seed play-in game, the noise surrounding the downfall of this organization has grown louder. More specifically, the futures of Klay Thompson and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have claimed the 7-seed in the Western Conference, while the Philadelphia 76ers have claimed the 7-seed in the Eastern Conference. Just two NBA Play-In Tournament games remain to decide who the 8-seed in both conferences will be. On Friday night, the Chicago Bulls will hit the road to take on the […]

The Miami Heat faced a heartbreaking 105-104 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night, meaning that they will have to play a win-or-go-home play-in game against the Chicago Bulls on Friday night. To make matters worse, the Heat may have to play this game without Jimmy Butler due to a knee injury the star […]

A very disappointing play-in tournament loss to the Sacramento Kings gives the Golden State Warriors a head start on what will be an extremely important and interesting offseason for the NBA’s most recent dynasty. The Warriors have won four championships since 2015, but their struggles have been one of the main talking points of the […]

The race for the NBA awards and accolades was not necessarily about who was the best, but it focused heavily on who was actually eligible for this year’s awards. Between the whole 65-game minimum requirement for all awards other than Rookie of the Year and Most Improved, as well as the 20-minute requirement for games, […]

New Orleans Pelicans star forward Zion Williamson left Tuesday night’s play-in game against the Los Angeles Lakers early due to what the team initially described as “left leg soreness.” After the game, it was revealed that Williamson was dealing with a hamstring injury and would undergo further tests. Now, facing elimination in the 8-seed play-in […]

After being under investigation by the league for alleged sports gambling, Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter has received a lifetime ban from the NBA. The league office announced their decision to ban Porter on Wednesday afternoon. 🚨 The investigation shows that on the 13 NBA bets Jontay Porter made, the total payout was $76,059. Resulting […]

There were many rookies across the NBA that made an impact this season. In fact, 22 different first-year players saw over 1,000 minutes on the court. While there may not have been as wide of an array of talent from the 2023 draft class compared to previous years, Victor Wembanyama, Brandon Miller, and Chet Holmgren […]

A total of six teams from both the Eastern and Western Conferences are able to say that they officially made the 2024 NBA playoffs. As for the other two spots in both conferences, they will be decided over the course of the next few days via the NBA play-in tournament, a spectacle that has brought […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo missed the Milwaukee Bucks’ final three games of the regular season due to a left calf strain he suffered on April 9 against the Boston Celtics. Reports on Monday suggested that Antetokounmpo was set to miss Game 1 of the team’s first NBA playoff series against the Indiana Pacers. Now, it appears as […]

The final two days of the 2023-24 NBA regular season brought craziness and movement across both the Eastern and Western Conferences. From the Milwaukee Bucks falling out of the 2-seed in the East to the Oklahoma City Thunder becoming the youngest team in league history to claim the 1-seed in either conference, we are in […]

The time has finally come to determine who the NBA MVP will be. All season long, so much conversation has been made about the rise of the Oklahoma City Thunder with breakout superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. There has even been noise as of late surrounding Jalen Brunson and Luka Doncic making their way up the MVP […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is heading into the NBA playoffs with a calf injury that kept him out of the final three games of the regular season. While the team was hopeful that he would be able to progressively work his way back to full speed rather quickly, things are not looking good as […]

With just a single game left in the 2023-24 NBA season, the focus around the league is solely on the playoffs. The standings in both the Eastern and Western Conferences have changed every single night, which is why there is still no certainty as to who will end up where. There are still questions about […]

The Eastern Conference is a gauntlet right now. With just two days left in the 2023-24 season, the Boston Celtics are the only team that has clinched their spot in the NBA playoffs. There is a storyline developing between the Milwaukee Bucks and New York Knicks battling for the 2-seed, but the biggest storyline in […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers won the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament, many began to believe in their chances of winning another title with LeBron James and Anthony Davis. However, the start of 2024 was not kind to the Lakers, and they began to sink in the Western Conference standings. While they seem to have found […]

All 30 teams are in action on Friday night as the regular season comes to an end. While the madness of the Western Conference is dominating the NBA playoff picture right now, there are several storylines that will be in play via the Eastern Conference race on Friday. The Orlando Magic and Philadelphia 76ers are […]

All 30 teams in the league will be in action on Friday night, with the regular season coming to an end. Just two games remain on everyone’s schedules, and with how tight the Western Conference standings are, we should expect to see plenty of movement in the NBA playoff picture. One game separates the No. […]

The 2024 NBA Draft has a chance to be very unique because there is no clear-cut No. 1 overall pick right now. There are several prospects who could be selected with the first pick in June’s draft, and top prospect Matas Buzelis is ready to throw his name in the hat for this distinction. Buzelis, […]

The 2023-24 NBA season has been unkind to the Golden State Warriors. Entering the season with high hopes of avenging their Western Conference Semifinals loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, the Warriors have been nothing short of inconsistent. Between constant lineup changes and being unable to close out games, the Warriors have sunk in the […]

When the Boston Celtics moved Marcus Smart in their offseason trade to acquire former All-Star big man Kristaps Porzingis, there was a glaring hole left in the team’s backcourt. Although Boston loves what Derrick White brings to the table, the need for a defensive stopper and veteran presence stood out. This is why Brad Stevens […]

Critical NBA playoff picture matchups were held on Wednesday night, as clarity was provided at the top of the Western Conference. With the Denver Nuggets taking down the Minnesota Timberwolves, Nikola Jokic and Co. took one step closer to retaining the 1-seed in the conference. However, there is still a lot unknown at the top […]