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Game 1 didn’t go as planned for the Toronto Raptors. The Eastern Conference’s second-best team was upset by the seventh-seed Orlando Magic, losing 104-101 at home. But the Raptors aren’t about to let that happen again. Head coach Nick Nurse thinks his team is ready to give Game 2 whatever it takes. Via Magic beat […]

The Philadelphia 76ers had a very slow start to the 2019 NBA Playoffs. Game 1 resulted in a 111-102 loss to the sixth-seeded Brooklyn Nets, and Game 2 didn’t start much better on Monday. After the first half, the heavily-favored Sixers led by only a single point. Something must have happened in the locker room […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has a reputation around the NBA. He always plays hard, aggressive basketball, but sometimes he takes it a bit too far. On Monday night, he did just that. Late in the second quarter of Game 2 of the Sixers’ first-round matchup against the Brooklyn Nets, Embiid tried to drive to […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are facing rough odds. To beat the first-seed Golden State Warriors, the LA-based team will have to be absolutely perfect. In Game 1, they weren’t. The Western Conference’s eighth seed showed its flaws in a lopsided 121-104 road loss. In particular, they couldn’t do anything to stop star point guard Stephen […]

Saturday night saw a pair of upsets in the Eastern Conference. The lower seed won both games, as the Orlando Magic beat the Toronto Raptors and the Brooklyn Nets took down the Philadelphia 76ers. Brooklyn’s 111-102 victory was largely due to huge performances from D’Angelo Russel and Caris LeVert. But Nets forward Jared Dudley blamed […]

The 2018-19 season did not go as planned for the Miami Heat. Despite their high payroll, the team went just 39-43 and missed the playoffs by two games. However, change is coming in Miami, and team president Pat Riley promises that brighter days are ahead. “Every now and then, I used to call it, you […]

On Monday afternoon, the Orlando Magic upset the Toronto Raptors in Game 1 of their first round playoff match-up. Orlando’s narrow 104-101 victory was largely driven by a 25-point performance from guard D. J. Augustin, but their ability to shut down Kyle Lowry entirely might have been just as crucial. Lowry was held scoreless in […]

The Golden State Warriors have been in the playoffs before. In fact, they are looking for their fourth title in five seasons, with a largely consistent core of All-Star talent. However, this is uncharted territory for DeMarcus Cousins, having missed the postseason in any of his eight seasons prior to joining Golden State. Now, Boogie […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are already off to a rough start in the first round of the playoffs. After a tough Game 1 loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday, the drama continued to follow the Sixers off the court. Ben Simmons further angered Sixers fans with his sharp response to their booing late in the […]

On Wednesday night, legendary announcer Ralph Lawler called the final game of his career. The Los Angeles Clippers managed a 143-137 win over the Utah Jazz in Lawler’s last game, and while the Clippers are headed to the postseason, Lawler’s career is over. The long-time Clippers play-by-play man is beloved by all in the organization […]

This was supposed to be another year of the rebuild season for the Brooklyn Nets. After missing the playoffs three years in a row, the 2018-19 season was supposed to be more of the same. Instead, the Brooklyn Nets hold the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference and will take on the Philadelphia 76ers in […]

Without a doubt, the Houston Rockets are one of the NBA’s best teams. They hold the fourth seed in the Western Conference and will face the Utah Jazz in the first round of the playoffs. It’s no surprise the Rockets do the little things right, and the numbers support it. They are one of the […]

Not much is expected from the seventh-seed Orlando Magic this postseason. For their first round match-up, the unlikely contenders are headed to Canada to take on one of basketball’s best teams in the Toronto Raptors. The Raptors are heavily favored in this series, and it would take nothing short of a miracle for Orlando to […]

On Thursday, “Pooh: The Derrick Rose Story” finally aired on Stadium. The documentary took a deep dive into Rose’s life both inside and outside of the game and unveiled many secrets about his career. It also included exclusive coverage of the moment Derrick Rose learned he had been traded in June 2016. Via Stadium on […]

Wednesday night was the final game of the NBA season for the 14 teams that missed the playoffs. Most will spend the next few days licking their wounds and recovering from the long year. But not the Dallas Mavericks. They are already working to improve next season. On Thursday, owner Mark Cuban told Ben Rogers […]

On Thursday, “Pooh: The Derrick Rose Story” finally aired on Stadium. The documentary revealed many previously-unknown details about Rose’s life, career, and relationships. The point guard was selected by the Chicago Bulls with the first overall pick in 2008. But the Bulls almost passed on Rose, due to reasons completely outside of his own control. […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are one of the NBA’s best teams. They hold the third seed in the competitive Western Conference and, with Damian Lillard running the show, will be a tough opponent for any team throughout the playoffs. One can only imagine how much stronger the team would be if Jusuf Nurkic were healthy. […]

On Thursday, “Pooh: The Derrick Rose Story” finally aired on Watch Stadium. The documentary included many untold stories from Minnesota Timberwolves guard Derrick Rose’s life and NBA career. It also included some insight into his relationships with other players and coaches. In particular, one relationship during his college years wasn’t too pretty. In fact, it […]

On Wednesday night, Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki played his final game. The 40-year-old took the court for the final time in Dallas’ loss to the San Antonio Spurs, scoring 20 points and grabbing 10 rebounds on 8-of-21 shooting. In what was an incredible final send-off, Nowitzki had the support of not just Mavericks faithful […]

The Chicago Bulls are wrapping up another lost season. They will miss the playoffs for just the fourth time in the past 14 seasons while their future remains cloudy at best. If the Bulls are going to return to contention soon, their youth will need to step up. That includes talented young point guard Kris […]

The Golden State Warriors are battling various injuries as they wrap up the regular season on the road. Having already clinched the first seed in the Western Conference, their main goal will be getting healthy and ready for the postseason. Specifically, head coach Steve Kerr and the Warriors have a plan in place for injured […]

By the numbers, this season has been something of a disappointment for the Golden State Warriors. They struggled at times, and will need to win their two remaining games to avoid finishing with their worst regular season record since 2013-14. But General Manager Bob Myers isn’t worried. He feels that this year’s team is gelling […]

On Sunday, the struggling Miami Heat made the tough decision of waiving guard Rodney McGruder. The 27-year-old wasn’t producing as hoped in his third NBA season, all with the Heat. He was claimed by the Los Angeles Clippers earlier Tuesday, which put the Heat beneath the luxury tax threshold. While this might have been the […]

The Boston Celtics will play their final game of the 2019 regular season on Tuesday night. Their first goal is to win and secure the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference, earning them home-court advantage in the first round. However, the team’s next priority is to get healthy before the postseason. In particular, two starters […]

Much of the Western Conference playoff seeding remains undecided. But the one team that truly controls its own fate is the Denver Nuggets. Owners of the second seed in the West, the Nuggets can clinch their spot with more win. Doing so, however, could result in a second-round playoff match-up with the dangerous Houston Rockets. […]

The 2019 NBA regular season is drawing to a close and the Washington Wizards are out of the playoff race. But on Tuesday, the team announced that they have officially signed guards Jordan McRae and Tarik Phillip. The pair will join the team for their final game of the season against the Boston Celtics on […]

Early Monday afternoon, the NBA issued a warning to Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard. The warning comes in response to a play late in Sunday night’s game against the Denver Nuggets in which Lillard has been accused of flopping. Portland's Damian Lillard has received a warning for violating the league’s anti-flopping rule April […]

As the 2018-19 NBA regular season comes to a close, the Western Conference playoff picture is still largely undecided. While the eight best teams have already clinched a postseason spot, specific seeding is still very much up in the air. The only team whose spot is definitively locked down is the first-seed Golden State Warriors. […]

Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade is wrapping up a retirement tour for the ages. He has been recognized by many around the game on each stop he makes in his final season. The dozens of gifts and acknowledgments Wade has received show the unanimous respect and love the NBA feels for Wade. But the gift […]

Kevin Durant is, without a doubt, one of the best players in the NBA. The Golden State Warriors superstar is in the midst of another fantastic season. He will arguably be the most sought-after free agent this offseason. But Durant is more than just “good.” In fact, as he continues to rack up All-Star nods and […]

Next season, the Stephen Curry Golden State Warriors are set to move out of Oracle Arena and into the brand-new Chase Center. A lot will change for the team and it’s fans, as they leave the home of their current dynasty in Oakland and cross the bay to San Francisco. There is concern about how […]

The Brooklyn Nets are locked in an incredibly tight playoff race for the last few spots in the Eastern Conference. Shooting guard Joe Harris will have to step up if he wants to lead his team to their first postseason appearance since 2015. But you can’t blame Harris if his mind wanders elsewhere at times […]

The Seattle Seahawks’ future at wide receiver is uncertain. Their primary option, veteran Doug Baldwin, is set to undergo sports hernia surgery. It is unknown if he will be ready for Week 1, and how much he will be able to produce out of the gate. Instead of gambling on Baldwin’s health, the Seahawks may […]

After cutting Alex Collins early last month, the Baltimore Ravens are dangerously thin at running back. It is almost a guarantee that they will add at least one more by the time September rolls around. If the Ravens are willing to open their pockets, there are plenty of quality running backs available in free agency. […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich is arguably one of the greatest coaches in NBA history. With his extensive track record and reputation, it is clear that Popovich has an eye for talent. But it turns out, that extends beyond just the players – it also applies to other coaches. During his days at […]

On February 7, the Toronto Raptors were a good basketball team. In fact, at 39-16, they were very good, and likely headed to the playoffs for the sixth straight seasons. But that wasn’t enough for Toronto. Despite finishing as one of the Eastern Conference’s four best teams each of the last five seasons, they have […]

Former point guard and head coach Mark Jackson has not seen time with an NBA team since 2014. He has instead spent almost five years as an analyst for ESPN. Jackson is likely enjoying his new 0ff-court role. But FOX Sports analyst and Pro Football Hall of Famer Shannon Sharp thinks Jackson deserves better. On […]

Boston Celtics small forward Jayson Tatum was very candid in his Tuesday Reddit AMA. The 21-year-old answered fan questions about his 2018 playoff performance, his offseason work with Kobe Bryant and more. In a fun hypothetical, Tatum was also asked about which former Celtic he would most like to play with. His response included a […]

Wednesday night’s game between the Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat will be pivotal for both teams. The Heat is clinging to the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, while the Celtics are tied with the Indiana Pacers for the fourth seed. Both teams desperately need a win to keep their current playoff position. […]