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Jalen Brunson became the first New York Knicks player since Bernard King in 1984 to open a playoff series with three consecutive 30-point games, leading the Knicks to a 118–116 victory over the Detroit Pistons in Game 3 of their first-round series Thursday night. Brunson, recently named the 2025 Clutch Player of the Year, finished […]

Kawhi Leonard delivered another standout performance on Thursday night, leading the Los Angeles Clippers to a commanding 117-83 victory over the Denver Nuggets in Game 3 of their first-round NBA Playoff series. However, it was Leonard’s postgame press conference that drew additional attention, as the two-time NBA Finals MVP made headlines for his actions off […]

The Boston Celtics have issued a concerning injury update ahead of Game 3 of their first-round playoff series against the Orlando Magic. Star forward Jayson Tatum is listed as doubtful with a right distal radius bone bruise, while guard Jrue Holiday is questionable due to a right hamstring strain, according to the team’s Thursday injury […]

The Los Angeles Lakers evened their first-round series with a 94-85 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night, but head coach JJ Redick made it clear that there’s still work to be done. Speaking with The Los Angeles Times’ Dan Woike, Redick offered a blunt assessment of the Lakers’ offensive performance. “The tape showed […]

Tensions escalated once again between the Orlando Magic and Boston Celtics during Game 2 of their first-round playoff series, as Celtics veteran Al Horford accused Magic guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope of committing a second act of dirty play in as many games. The incident occurred in the second quarter of Wednesday night’s contest, which ended in […]

As the Orlando Magic face a critical stretch in their first-round series against the Boston Celtics, the team is standing firmly behind veteran guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, despite his continued struggles on the offensive end. The Magic dropped Game 2 on Wednesday night, falling 109-100 at TD Garden and entering a daunting 0-2 hole in the […]

The Orlando Magic find themselves trailing 0-2 in their first-round series against the Boston Celtics after a 109-100 loss in Game 2 on Wednesday night. While the team remains focused on regrouping for Game 3 at home, frustration surrounding the officiating was evident in postgame comments from both Paolo Banchero and head coach Jamahl Mosley. […]

The Orlando Magic dropped to 0-2 in their first-round playoff series against the Boston Celtics following a 109-100 loss in Game 2, and questions are growing around Franz Wagner’s continued struggles from beyond the arc. Wagner, who finished with 25 points, four rebounds, four assists, and two steals on 10-for-20 shooting from the field, was […]

ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith delivered a bold assessment of the Los Angeles Clippers during Thursday’s episode of First Take, declaring that the team could reach the NBA Finals this postseason if Kawhi Leonard maintains his current level of play. “Kawhi Leonard… you watch this brother play particularly in Game 2, he was sensational,” Smith […]

The New Orleans Pelicans continue their front office overhaul following the dismissal of executive vice president David Griffin. According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, league sources confirmed that longtime NBA executives Todd Quinter and Gar Forman will not be retained as part of Joe Dumars’ new regime. Quinter, who worked closely with Griffin […]

New reporting has shed light on Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd’s internal reaction to the team’s blockbuster decision to trade Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in early February. According to Tim Cato of the D Magazine-backed DLLS network, Kidd reportedly harbored deep frustrations with both the roster upheaval and the front office’s […]

Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony fired back ahead of Game 2 in response to criticism surrounding Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s flagrant foul on Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series. Speaking to the Orlando Sentinel’s Jason Beede, Anthony dismissed any negative reactions to the play and embraced the physicality his team […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo has joined a rare group of NBA legends for all the wrong reasons. Antetokounmpo became just the fourth player in league history to average at least 35 points and 15 rebounds over the first two games of a playoff series and still trail 0-2. The others — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Wilt Chamberlain, and Cliff […]

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 […]