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Jamal Murray is not concerned with the Denver Nuggets’s lack of playoff experience, expecting to go into yet another Game 7 with eyes wide open. “It’s weird, everyone keeps talking about experience,” said Murray of many of the young Nuggets playing in their first postseason, according to Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN. “I just want to […]

While Denver Nuggets head coach Mike Malone was hoping there won’t be further discipline for a skirmish late in Game 6 against the Portland Trail Blazers, his forward Will Barton is not worried about a potential suspension coming his way. Barton made contact with Seth Curry’s eye during a fourth-quarter altercation, which could potentially slam […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone thinks Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard Rodney Hood was the real MVP of their Game 6 win, according to Joe Freeman of The Oregonian. The long lefty scored 25 points off the bench, giving the Blazers the firepower their starting lineup clearly lacked besides the star backcourt of Damian […]

The Golden State Warriors would benefit from three days of rest by toppling the Houston Rockets on the road on Friday night. Following the Portland Trail Blazers’ Game 6 win to force a Game 7 against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday, the impeding start of the long-awaited Western Conference Finals will have to wait until […]

One up and another one down for the Milwaukee Bucks, as center Pau Gasol underwent surgery to repair a navicular stress fracture in his left foot and is now slated to miss the remainder of the postseason. The Bucks announced the news on Friday morning. Gasol had yet to play since Mar. 10 after a […]

Despite losing Kevin Durant late in Game 5 of their series against the Houston Rockets, Stephen Curry and Kevon Looney feel the Golden State Warriors have a great vibe going into a tough Game 6 on the road: “It’s great (in the Warriors locker room right now),” Curry told Sam Amick of The Athletic on […]

In the immediate aftermath of Game 6, Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone said he had yet to see what led to a fourth-quarter scuffle between Portland Trail Blazers guard Seth Curry and Will Barton, one which included offsetting technicals for the aforementioned, along with Torrey Craig and Zach Collins, according to ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk. […]

Klay Thompson’s free agency has not been a reason of much worry for the Golden State Warriors throughout the season, but as the summer draws closer, it could be the little things that make or break his conviction to stay. According to Sam Amick of The Athletic, Thompson, much like Draymond Green, are not expected […]

A recent chain of events could potentially turn season-long headlines on their very heads, as there is a growing sense that Kevin Durant could consider staying with the Golden State Warriors after the recent wave of appreciation for the two-times Finals MVP, who has kept the defending champions afloat after a gnarly postseason start for […]

Jimmy Butler once again came up big for the Philadelphia 76ers, putting his team on his back during a rousing 112-101 win over the Toronto Raptors to force a Game 7 on the road. Sixers head coach Brett Brown had nothing but praise for his star, who infused his team with the right energy from the […]

Portland Trail Blazers guard Seth Curry was not happy after a fourth-quarter altercation with Will Barton of the Denver Nuggets, who approached Curry in the midst of him trying to pick up fallen teammate Zach Collins. Barton approached him and the two exchanged shoves before Barton poked his finger in his face, a “sassy” reaction […]

Longtime San Antonio Spurs icon and team shareholder David Robinson is optimistic about the team’s future after the franchise withstood a seismic change to start out the 2018-19 season. Under the leadership of coach Gregg Popovich, the Spurs survived the departure of their best player in Kawhi Leonard, the retirement of Manu Ginobili, Tony Parker’s […]

The Golden State Warriors face a daunting challenge on Friday for Game 6 of the conference semifinals, needing to beat the Houston Rockets on the road to muster the most rest possible after the Denver Nuggets and Portland Trail Blazers are slated for a Game 7 to decide it all. Head coach Steve Kerr knows […]

A Thursday MRI on Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant revealed a mild strain in his right calf and is expected to be re-evaluated next week, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Durant has suffered a similar injury two previous times in his career, both taking roughly a week to heal. His re-evaluation of next week […]

Fans of the Los Angeles Lakers are planning a protest outside of Staples Center on Friday in hopes to voice their displeasure with the organization and its management, according to Fred Roggin of NBC Los Angeles. Lakers fans are a passionate bunch, and the recent streak of questionable decision-making has gotten most up in arms. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have regrouped after their fallout with Tyronn Lue and have begun their search for their next head coaching candidate, planning to interview Frank Vogel next, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. Vogel flew out to Los Angeles on Thursday for the interview, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The former Orlando Magic and […]

The Houston Rockets let one get away at Oracle Arena on Wednesday, as the Golden State Warriors looked as vulnerable as they could be with Kevin Durant leaving for the last two minutes of the third quarter and not returning for the rest of the game. With the score knotted up at 72 at the […]

Stephen Curry put on the cape when the Golden State Warriors needed him the most, forcing himself out of a horrid shooting night and making up for it with some clutch shotmaking to close out a vital Game 5 without Kevin Durant. Durant hurt his lower leg late in the third quarter, an event that […]

Kyrie Irving’s reputation has taken a massive dive in the last few days, not only as one of the most clutch players in the NBA, but also as a leader and teammate. The Boston Celtics lost a fourth straight game to the Milwaukee Bucks and were eliminated from the playoffs, and it didn’t take long […]

A recent report by ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith noted that LeBron James “has quietly been about the business of trying to get Kawhi Leonard to come to the Los Angeles Lakers instead of the Los Angeles Clippers.” Smith also claimed on ESPN Radio that LeBron visited Leonard in Philadelphia, per LeBron Wire. This insight comes on the […]

It didn’t take long after a string of four straight losses for a list of dirty laundry to show up at Kyrie Irving’s doorstep. The Boston Celtics guard had perhaps the worst four-game stretch of his playoff career, and his reputation as a player and teammate took perhaps an even bigger hit. It wasn’t long […]

The Golden State Warriors managed to weather the storm of a sudden non-contact injury for Kevin Durant, as he departed with two minutes left in the third quarter after holding onto his lower leg after making a baseline jump shot. Veteran Andre Iguodala praised DeMarcus Cousins for his contributions, helping the rest of the players […]

00The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly talking only shorter-term deals with their coaching candidates after a fallout with frontrunner Tyronn Lue caused talks to dissolve on Wednesday, according to Shams Charania of Stadium. The terms are believed to match LeBron James’ remaining contract, which would be the next three years. The Lakers have "spoken in […]

Draymond Green admitted to being in complete shock during the last seconds of regulation, as Klay Thompson turned a near-turnover into a reverse layup that ultimately gave the Golden State Warriors a 104-99 win over the Houston Rockets in Game 5: “I remember my heart dropping,” said Green after the Warriors took a 3-2 series […]

The Golden State Warriors survived a 104-99 frenzy at Oracle Arena to muster a 3-2 edge over the Houston Rockets and put them on the brink of elimination. A non-contact injury to Kevin Durant, however, can potentially derail any plans the defending champions had of reaching a fifth straight title game. These are 5 Clutch […]

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson disputed a recent report by ESPN’s Steven A. Smith, who said on the set of First Take that Thompson was unhappy with his role in Golden State, merely getting “the crumbs” left behind. “That’s not true,” Thompson told Mark Medina of the San Jose Mercury News. “Have I […]

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant is not expected to suit up for Friday’s Game 6 against the Houston Rockets, according to Tim Kawakami of The Athletic. Head coach Steve Kerr told Kawakami it’d be “incredibly unlikely” that his superstar will take the floor on the road by Friday, likely staying behind in the Bay […]

The Golden State Warriors head into Game 5 of their Western Conference Semifinal series against the Houston Rockets having yet to put together a full 48 minutes worthy of their endless potential. Big man Kevon Looney isn’t rattled, despite losing the past two games at the Toyota Center, noting there is another level his team […]

Iman Shumpert found a new home in Houston after the Rockets traded for him as part of a three-team swap with the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Sacramento Kings. While he’s found it tough to notch consistent minutes in a tight playoff rotation, head coach Mike D’Antoni knew he’d need an experienced veteran to limit the […]

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown noted there are “some changes” planned after getting smoked by the Toronto Raptors in Game 5 on Tuesday. Yet the coach made sure to point out his team won’t lay down with the Raptors up 3-2 in the series. “The notion that you’re down and out isn’t a part […]

Boston Celtics star Kyrie Irving had one last message for his teammates before strapping up for a pivotal Game 5 against the Milwaukee Bucks, now facing impending elimination after the series turned to 3-1. “Just let it fly, man,” said Irving, according to Jay King of The Athletic. “Everything you’ve got.” Irving hasn’t exactly endeared […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is unequivocally confident that the organization, from top-to-bottom, would welcome Klay Thompson back after his contract is up. The 6-foot-7 marksman is due to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1, but has been known to give his home team preference in the race for his services: […]

The Portland Trail Blazers were embarrassed by the Denver Nuggets in Game 5, but even before the final whistle blew, Damian Lillard got up from his seat on the bench, looking at the eyes of every one of his teammates to deliver a message: “We just need to get back here,” Lillard said he repeated […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Mike Malone isn’t very surprised to see his starting power forward Paul Millsap thrive within his system, recently giving the team an average of 19 points and 9.6 rebounds per game through five games, aiding the Nuggets to a 3-2 lead in their series against the Portland Trail Blazers. “I think […]

Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala received an MRI following a late-game injury in Game 4 against the Houston Rockets, one which revealed no structural damage to his knee ahead of a Game 5 tilt on Wednesday, according to Shams Charania of Stadium. “I’m told there’s no structural damage in that injured knee and the […]

TNT analyst Charles Barkley doesn’t have much faith in the Boston Celtics extending their Eastern Conference Semifinal series against the Milwaukee Bucks, rather confident Wednesday’s Game 5 will be Kyrie Irving’s last in Celtics green: “Hey Mike, let me stop you — we already unmade our reservations for Milwaukee and Toronto,” said a confident Barkley […]

Paul Millsap has embarked on this, his third different stint of his career, in a much different way than he did his previous two. The 34-year-old Denver Nuggets power forward has always been a leader, but his instinct now calls for doing it by means of showing the way, rather than putting up beefy numbers […]

Toronto Raptors star Kawhi Leonard is cherishing every moment during this unique playoff run with his new team, enjoying every second of high-stakes action. The Raptors are now up 3-2 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, and despite having the pressure to close it out sooner, rather than later — Leonard is living it up to […]

Following a disappointing 125-89 blowout loss at the hands of the Toronto Raptors in Game 5, Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown suggested the team’s will hasn’t broken, despite the result. The coach instead pointed to his team looking forward to getting a win at home and forcing this series to a Game 7, now […]