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Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley delivered another memorable exchange during Monday night’s broadcast of Inside the NBA, moments after the Cleveland Cavaliers completed a first-round sweep of the Miami Heat with a 138-83 victory. As the crew discussed the lopsided series and the embarrassment of being swept, Barkley took the opportunity to jab at O’Neal’s […]

The Denver Nuggets are preparing for a crucial Game 5 matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night, but they may have to navigate some key injury concerns heading into the pivotal contest. Ahead of the 10 p.m. ET tipoff on TNT, the Nuggets listed Russell Westbrook as questionable with a left foot injury […]

As the Milwaukee Bucks face elimination in the first round of the playoffs, speculation surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future continues to grow. Former NBA forward Carlos Boozer added to the conversation Tuesday morning on ESPN’s Get Up, suggesting that the two-time MVP should consider a move to the Los Angeles Lakers if he no longer wants […]

The Orlando Magic are aiming to even their first-round playoff series against the Boston Celtics on Sunday night, and the growing physicality between the two teams has taken center stage. Ahead of Game 4, Magic guard Cole Anthony responded to recent comments made by Celtics guard Jaylen Brown, who voiced frustration following Boston’s Game 3 […]

The Golden State Warriors are preparing for a pivotal Game 3 matchup against the Houston Rockets on Saturday night, with tip-off scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC. Ahead of the contest, the Warriors initially listed Jimmy Butler III as questionable with a left pelvic contusion. Butler suffered the injury during the Warriors’ 109-94 loss […]

The Boston Celtics will have Jayson Tatum fully available for their pivotal Game 4 matchup against the Orlando Magic on Sunday night. The team officially removed Tatum from the injury report on Saturday. The All-Star forward had suffered a right wrist bone bruise following a flagrant foul by Kentavious Caldwell-Pope in Game 1. The injury […]

The Orlando Magic escaped with a critical 95-93 victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series on Friday night, but tensions surrounding the series continued to escalate after the final buzzer. Celtics forward Jaylen Brown voiced his frustration postgame regarding the physicality, suggesting the games were bordering on something other […]

Day 3 of the NFL Draft brought an end to Shedeur Sanders’ unexpected slide, as the Cleveland Browns selected the Colorado quarterback with the No. 144 pick in the fifth round. Sanders’ fall throughout the draft drew significant attention, particularly due to his ties with Las Vegas Raiders part-owner Tom Brady. Brady, who became a […]

The Orlando Magic picked up a crucial 95-93 win over the Boston Celtics in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series on Friday night. While Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner delivered standout performances, it was Anthony Black’s under-the-radar impact that helped push the Magic across the finish line. Banchero, who finished with 29 points, six […]

The Orlando Magic secured a critical 95-93 win over the Boston Celtics in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series on Friday night, riding standout performances from Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner to cut the series deficit to 2-1. Following the victory, head coach Jamahl Mosley praised the leadership and resilience of his young stars […]

The Orlando Magic secured a much-needed 95-93 win over the Boston Celtics in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series on Friday night, and it was Franz Wagner who delivered in the clutch to lift the team to victory. Wagner scored the final four points for Orlando, helping the Magic trim the Celtics’ series lead […]

As the Orlando Magic prepare to host the Boston Celtics for a critical Game 3, veteran guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is maintaining an aggressive mindset despite his shooting struggles and recent controversy. With the team facing a 0-2 deficit in their first-round playoff series, Caldwell-Pope addressed his approach and the adjustments he believes are necessary as […]

The Milwaukee Bucks made one of the more surprising moves ahead of the 2024-25 trade deadline by sending longtime forward Khris Middleton to the Washington Wizards in exchange for Kyle Kuzma. While the trade raised eyebrows around the league, new reporting from NBA insider Brett Siegel has shed light on how Giannis Antetokounmpo truly felt […]

The Milwaukee Bucks may be facing more than just playoff elimination as they trail 0-2 to the Indiana Pacers in their first-round series. While Game 3 in Milwaukee on Friday night offers a chance at redemption, attention has already started shifting toward the team’s long-term future — particularly in light of growing speculation surrounding superstar […]

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 […]