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The Los Angeles Lakers secured a crucial 94-85 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night, tying their first-round playoff series at one game apiece. But while the focus was largely on the team’s bounce-back performance, leaked audio from the third quarter revealed a fiery sideline moment from head coach JJ Redick. With just over […]

Former Boston Celtics guard and 2008 NBA champion Eddie House did not hold back in his defense of Jayson Tatum, labeling the Celtics forward as the “most disrespected” star in the league. In a recent interview with Boston.com’s Conor Ryan, House voiced frustration over Tatum’s continued exclusion from the MVP conversation despite his consistent All-NBA […]

The Los Angeles Lakers secured a crucial win Tuesday night, defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves 94-85 to even their first-round NBA Playoff series at 1-1. LeBron James and Luka Doncic once again played central roles in what has quickly become one of the most compelling matchups of the postseason. Following the game, James spoke with Mike […]

Following the Orlando Magic’s 103-86 loss to the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green offered pointed criticism of Orlando’s supporting cast — specifically calling out veteran Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. The Magic opened their playoff run with a tough showing against the defending champions, struggling to keep […]

The Golden State Warriors opened their 2025 NBA Playoffs campaign with a 95-85 victory over the Houston Rockets on Easter Sunday, but head coach Steve Kerr acknowledged a key adjustment he must make heading into Game 2. Speaking to reporters Tuesday, Kerr admitted he mishandled Jimmy Butler III’s minutes in the series opener, despite Butler’s […]

Despite their continued rise and individual achievements, Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner remain underappreciated by many of their peers, according to The Athletic’s annual anonymous NBA player poll. The survey, which polled 158 players across the league on a variety of categories, offered a revealing look into how players perceive rising talent, underrated contributors, and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to respond after a disappointing 117-95 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series. Ahead of Game 2, which tips off Tuesday at 10:00 p.m. ET on TNT, former NBA player Marcus Morris issued a stark warning on ESPN’s First Take, emphasizing the stakes […]

The Boston Celtics have emerged as the overwhelming favorite among NBA players to win the 2025 NBA Finals, according to The Athletic’s annual anonymous player poll released Tuesday. Out of 137 votes cast, the Celtics received 57.7% of the total, far ahead of their closest competition. The Oklahoma City Thunder were next with 17.5% of […]

The Denver Nuggets dropped Game 2 of their first-round series against the Los Angeles Clippers 105-102 on Monday night, but the spotlight shifted postgame to Michael Porter Jr.’s shoulder injury and its potential impact moving forward. Porter bounced back from a quiet Game 1 — where he finished with just three points and four rebounds […]

The Orlando Magic are set to begin their first-round series against the reigning NBA champion Boston Celtics to open the 2025 NBA Playoffs. Game 1 is scheduled for Easter Sunday at 3:30 p.m. ET at TD Garden, airing nationally on ABC. Orlando enters the series after a turbulent regular season marked by injuries to key […]

The Sacramento Kings face significant uncertainty heading into this offseason. The Kings made a bold move following their 120-106 Play-In loss to the Dallas Mavericks, failing to qualify for the NBA playoffs for the second straight season, by parting ways with general manager Monte McNair. The Kings quickly pivoted and replaced McNair with former New […]

Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III shared a bold idea following the Dallas Mavericks’ 120-106 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies in the second leg of the NBA Play-In Tournament. Griffin took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to suggest a content-heavy proposal involving Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison. “A podcast with Nico Harrison vs 15 […]

The Dallas Mavericks season came to an abrupt end Friday night following a 120-106 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies in the second leg of the NBA’s Play-In Tournament. After the game, veteran guard Klay Thompson was asked whether he would have made the same decision to sign with the Mavericks in the offseason had he […]

Josh Hart offered a lighthearted take on what it will take for New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby to thrive in the 2025 NBA Playoffs. During the latest episode of The Roommates Show, co-host Matt Hillman asked Hart and Knicks guard Jalen Brunson about Anunoby’s recent performances. Hart responded with humor, saying: “We need Suni […]

French forward Noa Essengue, a projected top-20 pick, has declared for the 2025 NBA Draft, he told ESPN’s Jonathan Givony. The 18-year-old is currently ranked No. 17 in ESPN’s latest draft rankings. “Since I was a kid, it’s been my dream to get drafted by an NBA team,” Essengue said. “My goal now is to […]

Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden recently revealed that NBA players are backing Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for the league’s Most Valuable Player award. The comments were shared by Rachel Nichols on a Sports Illustrated podcast ahead of the Clippers’ first-round matchup against the Denver Nuggets. Nichols said she spoke with Harden before […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic recently reflected on his memorable return to Dallas, calling it the most special performance of his career. In a sit-down interview with ESPN’s Malika Andrews released Friday, Doncic discussed where his standout game against his former team ranks among his all-time performances. “I’d say top one just cause it […]

Dallas Mavericks forward Daniel Gafford issued a bold message ahead of Friday night’s NBA Play-In Tournament elimination matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies, which tips off at 9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. The winner will secure the eighth seed in the Western Conference and advance to face the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday afternoon at […]

Hall of Famer Magic Johnson shared a strong opinion ahead of the Orlando Magic’s first-round NBA Playoffs matchup against the reigning champion Boston Celtics. The former Lakers star posted his thoughts on X, formerly known as Twitter, making it clear he expects a short series. “I’m also picking the Celtics over the Magic for their […]

The Sacramento Kings may be headed for a significant reset following their early exit from the 2025 NBA Play-In Tournament. After falling to the Dallas Mavericks, the team parted ways with general manager Monte McNair. In a quick turnaround, former New York Knicks executive Scott Perry was brought in to take the reins. Despite the […]

Osceola Magic guard Mac McClung has been named to the 2024-25 All-NBA G League First Team, the NBA announced on X, formerly known as Twitter. The honor comes just months after McClung made history by winning his third consecutive Slam Dunk Contest during All-Star Weekend in San Francisco. McClung joins a standout First Team lineup […]

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac addressed reporters Thursday following practice, offering heartfelt comments in response to the deadly on-campus shooting at Florida State University earlier in the day. Isaac, who played one season at FSU from 2016-17 before being drafted sixth overall in the 2017 NBA Draft, reacted to the news with sadness and concern. […]

The WNBPA announced Thursday that it will once again increase the prize pool for the WNBA All-Star Weekend’s 3-point contest and skills challenge, awarding a combined total of $115,000 in partnership with Aflac. The renewed partnership matches the payout figures awarded to NBA players for the same events. According to The Athletic’s Ben Pickman, the […]

Former Miami Marlins general manager Kim Ng was named commissioner of the Athletes Unlimited Softball League, the league announced Wednesday. Ng becomes the first-ever commissioner of the emerging league as it prepares for a pivotal expansion phase. Athletes Unlimited will hold a four-team, 10-city, 24-game tour this year, serving as a precursor to its planned […]

Following the Sacramento Kings’ 120-106 loss to the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Play-In Tournament on Wednesday night, the franchise and general manager Monte McNair officially agreed to part ways. McNair, who had served as the Kings’ lead executive since 2020, released a heartfelt statement on Thursday afternoon reflecting on his time with the organization. […]

Stephen A. Smith delivered strong remarks about Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers ahead of their opening-round playoff matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The series tips off Saturday night at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC at Crypto.com Arena. During Thursday’s episode of ESPN’s First Take, Smith labeled Doncic a nightmare matchup for Minnesota and […]

Despite a strong performance in the NBA Play-In Tournament, Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison received sobering commentary from ESPN’s Brian Windhorst following the team’s 120-106 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night. Windhorst questioned the long-term value of the Mavericks’ win, suggesting that even a playoff berth might not change how Harrison is […]

The Sacramento Kings announced the dismissal of general manager Monte McNair following a 120-106 loss to the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Play-In Tournament on Wednesday night. The move comes amid growing internal tension regarding recent personnel decisions and the team’s direction. According to a report by Sam Amick and Anthony Slater of The Athletic, […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have begun their offseason with a significant leadership change, announcing the dismissal of executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin on Monday. The team promptly named Hall of Famer Joe Dumars as his replacement, signaling a new direction within the organization. However, a new report suggests that internal disagreements extended […]

The Toronto Raptors’ end-of-season press conference quickly drew controversy after a hot mic picked up a private conversation between two unidentified media members making disparaging remarks about players Scottie Barnes and Jonathan Mogbo. The press conference, held Monday following the Raptors’ 30-52 finish to the season, had initially been routine before audio surfaced online revealing […]

Rich Paul, CEO of Klutch Sports and longtime agent of LeBron James, drew significant backlash from Miami Heat fans following controversial comments he made about Chris Bosh and the legacy of Miami’s Big Three on The Pat McAfee Show on Tuesday. During his appearance, Paul cast doubt on the effectiveness of “Big Three” team structures […]

The Golden State Warriors secured the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference after a 121-116 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in Tuesday night’s NBA Play-In Tournament. Following the win, Draymond Green shared a strong endorsement of longtime teammate Stephen Curry, calling him the “best show” in basketball over the past decade. In a video […]

The Orlando Magic secured a spot in the 2025 NBA Playoffs with a convincing 120-95 victory over the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA Play-In Tournament on Tuesday night. The win marked a return to postseason action for the second straight year, and it was headlined by a balanced performance across the roster. Leading the charge […]

The Orlando Magic secured their spot in the 2025 NBA Playoffs with a commanding 120-95 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night in the NBA Play-In Tournament. While the team delivered a complete performance, it was Cole Anthony who stood out, igniting Orlando’s dominant fourth-quarter surge and helping propel the team to a first-round […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are expected to welcome backup center Jericho Sims back into the rotation for their first-round playoff matchup against the Indiana Pacers. Head coach Doc Rivers confirmed Sims’ potential return in an update provided to The Athletic’s Eric Nehm, noting the big man participated in most of Tuesday’s practice. “Yes. I think so, […]

The Golden State Warriors have added guard Moses Moody to their injury report ahead of Tuesday night’s NBA Play-In Tournament game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Moody is listed as questionable due to left midback spasms. The Warriors host the Grizzlies at Chase Center with tipoff set for 10:00 p.m. ET on TNT. The winner secures […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have signaled a possible shift in direction this offseason following a significant front-office change and growing uncertainty around franchise cornerstone Zion Williamson. On Monday, the organization announced the firing of executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin. During his six-season tenure, Griffin compiled a 209-263 record with only two playoff […]

The Orlando Magic are set to host the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m. ET in the No. 7 vs. No. 8 matchup of the 2025 NBA Play-In Tournament. The winner will advance to the 2025 NBA Playoffs as the seventh seed and face the defending champion Boston Celtics (61-21) in the first […]

Despite being officially eliminated from postseason contention, Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker suited up and played in the team’s final home game of the season, a 117-98 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night at Footprint Center. The appearance held no playoff implications, but Booker explained that his decision to play was rooted […]