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Jac Caglianone is getting his MLB call-up, and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is all in. The Kansas City Royals announced Sunday that their top prospect, a consensus top-10 talent, will make his big league debut after a strong run in the minors. Mahomes, a Royals minority owner since 2020, showed his excitement on […]

Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns combined for 56 points to lead the New York Knicks past the Indiana Pacers 111-94 on Thursday, extending their postseason run despite facing a 3-1 series deficit. Powered by the home crowd at Madison Square Garden, New York came out energized and delivered under pressure. Towns, who had been listed […]

The Indiana Pacers turned in their weakest offensive showing of the playoffs during Thursday night’s 111-94 loss to the New York Knicks. Despite failing to seal the series, star forward Pascal Siakam stressed that there’s no reason to hit the panic button. One reason the Pacers remained unfazed after Thursday’s loss was the confidence of […]

Tom Thibodeau and the New York Knicks refused to go quietly. Down 3-1 and facing elimination, they took command at Madison Square Garden in Game 5, overpowering Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers 111-94 to keep their season alive and send the series back to Indianapolis for Game 6. Jalen Brunson delivered another superstar-level outing […]

Tyrese Haliburton struggled mightily in the Indiana Pacers’ 111-94 loss to the Knicks in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday night, playing a major role in Indiana’s setback. The All-Star guard couldn’t find his rhythm offensively and failed to provide the spark his team desperately needed in a close-out game. “Rough night […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder, who steamrolled their way to 68 wins during the regular season, are defying expectations by carrying that dominance into the playoffs—a time when the pace slows, possessions are harder to come by, and physicality ramps up. Their 124-94 demolition of the Timberwolves on Wednesday marked their fourth postseason victory by at […]

The NBA Finals now have their first finalist. Head coach Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder captured the Western Conference crown with a resounding 124-94 rout of the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5. But to truly understand the Thunder’s dominance, you have to look at how completely the Timberwolves unraveled. In the series finale, […]

Rory McIlroy isn’t part of the field at this week’s Signature event, the Memorial Tournament — a surprising and disappointing development. Still, tournament founder and host Jack Nicklaus was gracious in addressing McIlroy’s first absence from the event since 2017. “I’m not going to throw Rory under the bus, I like Roy too much, he’s […]

With Jalen Brunson in foul trouble and the Knicks staring at a third straight playoff loss, Karl-Anthony Towns stepped up. Playing through a sore knee, Towns poured in 20 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter, powering New York’s rally from a 20-point deficit to beat the Indiana Pacers 106-100 on Sunday night in […]

After two disappointing finishes in crunch time, Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks roared back to life in the Eastern Conference Finals. They erased a 20-point deficit in Game 3 to steal a win on the road against the Indiana Pacers, following back-to-back losses at home. Ironically, the spark came from head coach Tom […]

The New York Knicks have roared back to life. After delivering another stunning playoff comeback, they’re back in the mix in the Eastern Conference Finals. Despite appearing down and out through much of the first half, New York clawed back from a 20-point hole for the third time this unpredictable postseason. Karl-Anthony Towns spearheaded a […]

Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers built a lead as large as 20 points and appeared poised to take a 3-0 stranglehold in their Eastern Conference finals showdown with the New York Knicks. But the tide quickly turned, as Karl-Anthony Towns and the Knicks stormed back to claim Game 3 and trim the series deficit […]

The New York Knicks dropped the first two games of the Eastern Conference Finals at home, falling behind 2-0 to the Indiana Pacers. They stayed within reach in both contests but failed to close out either game, putting themselves in a tough spot as the series heads to Gainbridge Fieldhouse for Games 3 and 4. […]

Julius Randle played a key role in helping the Minnesota Timberwolves reach the Western Conference Finals, shaking off previous postseason disappointments to become the dependable support Anthony Edwards required. But against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Randle’s impact has largely vanished. Draymond Green offered his take on Chris Finch’s surprising choice to bench Randle in Game […]

The Indiana Pacers edged out the New York Knicks 114-109 on Friday, grabbing a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals as the series now moves back to Indianapolis. Game 3 is set for Sunday, and if Charles Barkley and the Inside the NBA crew has their way, Tyrese Haliburton’s father will be courtside to […]

Twenty-two seasons ago, LeBron James arrived in the NBA with towering expectations—tasked with reviving the Cleveland Cavaliers and energizing a league in search of its next generational star. Now, more than two decades later, the Los Angeles Lakers veteran has not only lived up to the hype but redefined it—winning championships in three teams, climbing […]

Anthony Edwards summed up his frustration after the Minnesota Timberwolves’ Game 1 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder with a simple remark: “I definitely gotta shoot more. I only took 13 f—— shots,” That one slip was all it took for the NBA to hit him with a $50,000 fine for using profanity in a […]

It was a brutal day for New York Knicks fans — especially the die-hards. The Knicks dropped Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals to the Indiana Pacers, and Stephen A. Smith took it hard. Visibly frustrated, he let loose with a fiery rant on First Take, saying the loss made him feel physically ill. […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP award is a defining achievement for Oklahoma City Thunder, as he becomes only the third player in Thunder history to secure the league’s highest individual accolade. Yet the impact resonates even more across Canada. By earning this honor, Gilgeous-Alexander follows the trail blazed by Steve Nash, becoming just the second Canadian to […]

On Wednesday, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added his name to an elite list of Oklahoma City Thunder MVPs, following in the footsteps of Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook. The honor felt inevitable after his spectacular season. Shortly after the announcement, San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul — who once mentored Gilgeous-Alexander during their time together in OKC […]

Tyrese Haliburton sank a long step-back two at the buzzer to force overtime, capping the Indiana Pacers’ shocking 17-point comeback in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks. With just seven seconds remaining and the Knicks clinging to a two-point lead, Haliburton sprinted up the court, attacked […]

Reggie Miller’s eight points in eight seconds is etched in New York Knicks history for all the wrong reasons—but what happened tonight might be just as painful. In one of the franchise’s most brutal playoff collapses, Karl-Anthony Towns and the Knicks blew a 17-point fourth-quarter lead and squandered a golden opportunity to take control of […]

If Game 1 signaled how referees intend to officiate Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Minnesota Timberwolves might be facing an uphill battle throughout the series. Even more troubling, the nature of the calls could turn the Western Conference Finals into a tough watch for fans. FS1 host Nick Wright addressed the issue on […]

This year’s NBA Playoffs have featured some of the toughest, most physical basketball in recent memory—making the whistles Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drew in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals feel completely out of place. One Thunder fan on Reddit compiled every foul call involving SGA during Game 1 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, highlighting just how […]

With the season now in the rearview mirror, the Denver Nuggets turn their focus to what comes next. The front office faces several important decisions this offseason as it aims to return to championship contention following its 2023 title run. Their recent series loss to the Oklahoma Thunder exposed key issues, especially regarding depth and […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder’s physical defensive approach paid off in Game 7, frustrating Denver’s rhythm from start to finish. In a surprising twist, Alex Caruso took on the challenge of guarding Nikola Jokic during key moments, using grit and smart positioning to limit the MVP’s impact despite a major size disadvantage. The move stunned Denver […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have punched their ticket to the Western Conference Finals, and Anthony Edwards is owning the spotlight with fearless confidence. After powering past the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors in a dominant playoff run, Minnesota now sets its sights on the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder. Timberwolves assistant Chris Hines, who’s spent […]

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray has been one of several players on the roster frustrated by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s foul-baiting antics. After a questionable whistle favored the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6, Murray took a jab at the MVP candidate’s ability to sell contact, clearly unimpressed with the officiating. The clip shows the Thunder star […]

Julian Strawther made the most of his opportunity in Denver’s crucial Game 6 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. The young guard caught fire off the bench, providing an offensive spark that played a major role in the Nuggets’ 119-107 victory. With the series now heading to a decisive Game 7 in Oklahoma City on […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder might boast the league’s best record and strongest analytics, but that doesn’t change the stakes ahead. Their season now hinges on Game 7 after failing to close out the Denver Nuggets in Game 6, where Denver responded with a 119-107 victory to even the second-round series. This series […]

Jamal Murray powered through illness to keep the Denver Nuggets’ title hopes alive. For the second straight series, the 2023 champions are headed to a do-or-die Game 7. Murray led the charge with a 25-point performance, guiding Denver to a 119-107 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night and forcing a decisive showdown […]

After falling to the Minnesota Timberwolves in a 4-1 series loss, Steve Kerr and the Golden State Warriors are expected to part ways with young forward Jonathan Kuminga this offseason. Jonathan Kuminga’s future with the Warriors looks increasingly uncertain after a rocky four-year stretch that has highlighted his inconsistent role. His recent stretch of DNPs, […]

Anthony Edwards made history on Wednesday, earning his 20th career playoff win—more than any player in Timberwolves history—as he led Minnesota past the Golden State Warriors 121-110 in Game 5. The victory sends the Wolves to the Western Conference Finals for the second straight year, a first for the franchise. The Timberwolves superstar highlighted Minnesota’s […]

Each year, the Los Angeles Chargers raise the bar for NFL schedule release videos. After turning heads with their anime-themed release in 2022, the Chargers have returned with a fresh twist — this time unveiling their schedule through a Minecraft-inspired video that reinforces their social media team’s reputation as one of the most creative in […]

Stuart Skinner stole the spotlight as the Edmonton Oilers advanced to the Western Conference Final for the third time in four years. After being benched early in the first round, Skinner responded with back-to-back shutouts to help Edmonton close out the series. In Game 5 against the Vegas Golden Knights, he turned away all 24 […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves booked their return to the Western Conference Finals on Wednesday after closing out the Stephen Curry-less Golden State Warriors in Game 5 of the second round. This marks their second consecutive trip to the West Finals, where they’ll face either the Oklahoma City Thunder or the Denver Nuggets. Following Minnesota’s series win, […]

Julius Randle and Anthony Edwards have propelled the Minnesota Timberwolves to a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Golden State Warriors. Randle, impressed by Edwards’ mentality and drive, drew a bold comparison between the rising star and Lakers icon Kobe Bryant. “I have been around a lot of great players. He is as confident in […]

Dwight Howard stepped in for Shaquille O’Neal on Tuesday night’s NBA on TNT broadcast. With O’Neal missing his second consecutive show due to other work obligations, the network turned to Howard to help round out the panel alongside Ernie Johnson, Jalen Rose, and Charles Barkley. Howard quickly found his footing alongside the rest of the […]

The East’s top seed is out. With a 114-105 victory in Game 5 on Tuesday night, the Indiana Pacers eliminated Donovan Mitchell and the No. 1 seed Cleveland Cavaliers from the 2025 NBA playoffs, securing their second straight trip to the Eastern Conference finals. Indiana now awaits the winner of the Boston Celtics–New York Knicks […]