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The Phoenix Suns are working to restructure their front office before naming a new head coach to replace Mike Budenholzer, according to Marc Stein. The team’s general manager James Jones is currently overseeing the search for the team’s next coach. Suns have fallen short of expectations, leaving fans disappointed after a season that began with […]

After a double-digit victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 3, the Milwaukee Bucks came into Sunday’s Game 4 eager to even the series with another win. However, their plans were quickly derailed when star point guard Damian Lillard went down with a lower leg injury just six minutes into the game and was ruled […]

Rick Carlisle and the Indiana Pacers took a commanding 3-1 first-round series lead with a dominant 129-103 road victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday night. After the win, Rick Carlisle praised his team, saying, “We’re the kind of team that needs a lot of heroes,” referencing their collective spirit. He also highlighted their improved […]

Andrew Bogut recently revealed that the Golden State Warriors came close to trading Stephen Curry — not Monta Ellis — back in 2012. Speaking on the House of Strauss podcast, Bogut explained how the team almost made a move that would have reshaped NBA history. Bogut explained that during his trade from the Milwaukee Bucks […]

Game 3 of the first-round playoff series between Anthony Edwards’ Minnesota Timberwolves and Luka Doncic’s Los Angeles Lakers was already packed with intensity, but an unexpected disruption from the crowd added a new twist. A Timberwolves fan, blowing a whistle from the stands, repeatedly imitated the officials, creating confusion among players on both sides. The […]

The Orlando Magic’s best shot at extending this series is simple: ramp up the physicality, foul aggressively, and force the Boston Celtics into mistake after mistake. Fans were especially furious over how the final play unfolded, with many erupting over the no-call on the lob from Derrick White to Kristaps Porzingis, where Wendell Carter Jr. […]

When the Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic clashed in another bruising, hard-fought battle, the defending champions added yet another injury to their list. Game 1 saw Jayson Tatum suffer a bone bruise in his right wrist. In Game 2, Kristaps Porzingis took an elbow to the head and needed five stitches. Now, after Boston’s Game […]

After two close contests to open the series, Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers returned home and dominated the Nikola Jokic-led Denver Nuggets, securing a 117-83 victory Thursday night to take a 2-1 lead in the first-round series. One week into the playoffs, the Clippers vs. Nuggets matchup stands out as the best opening-round […]

Chet Holmgren powered the Oklahoma City Thunder to a remarkable 29-point comeback, capitalizing on Ja Morant’s exit with a hip injury, as they pulled off a 114-108 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday. The victory put OKC one step away from completing a playoff sweep. Holmgren poured in 23 of his 24 points after […]

Colorado football quarterback Shedeur Sanders went undrafted in the opening round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Leading up to the event, he was one of the most debated and unpredictable quarterback prospects on the board. While a handful of scouts remained optimistic, the majority viewed him as a late-first-round option at best. Not long ago, […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are two wins away from reaching the second round of the playoffs for the first time since the 2020-21 season. Los Angeles dominated the Denver Nuggets in a 117-83 victory Thursday in Game 3 of their first-round series at Intuit Dome. With a 2-1 series lead, the Clippers can advance by […]

With five seconds left Thursday, Jalen Brunson appeared to cross the backcourt line, but officials let play continue. The New York Knicks protected their three-point lead and secured a 118-116 win over the Detroit Pistons in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first-round playoffs at Little Caesars Arena. In a pool report by Omani Sankofa […]

The Houston Rockets leveled their first-round playoff series on Wednesday night with a 109-94 win over the Golden State Warriors. A controversial play involving Stephen Curry sparked concern across the league and fueled conversations about player safety. During a crucial third-quarter possession, Stephen Curry found himself swarmed by Alperen Sengun and Jalen Green. As Curry […]

The NBA playoffs are heating up, and the Los Angeles Lakers delivered in a must-win Game 2, evening their series with the Minnesota Timberwolves at 1-1. Luka Doncic fueled the victory with 31 points, 12 rebounds, and 9 assists, while LeBron James added a steady 21 points. Their dynamic performance kept the Lakers from falling […]

Draymond Green stayed at the center of the action—only this time, he took the hit instead of delivering it. In the fourth quarter of the Warriors’ 109-94 Game 2 loss to the Rockets on Wednesday night, Green collided with Houston guard Jalen Green and absorbed a hard foul, flipping his usual role as the enforcer. […]

On April 21, a Shelby County Circuit Court judge dismissed a lawsuit against Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant, ruling that he cannot be sued by the teenager he struck during a pickup basketball game at his Eads residence. The decision was confirmed by one of Morant’s legal representatives. Judge Carol Chumney, who has overseen the […]

Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal and future Hall of Famer Dwight Howard might be on friendly terms today, but not too long ago, the two were locked in a heated feud that played out publicly. O’Neal spent years throwing jabs at Howard, saying he did it to push him toward greatness—the same way former NBA […]

The Eastern Conference battle between the Detroit Pistons and New York Knicks is quickly becoming must-watch basketball. After pulling off a clutch victory in Game 1, the Knicks couldn’t keep pace in Game 2, falling to a determined Pistons squad. With the series now knotted at 1-1, both teams head to Detroit looking to seize […]

The Los Angeles Kings faced early trouble when star defenseman and future Hall of Famer Drew Doughty went down with an ankle injury in the preseason. Despite missing one of their top anchors, the Kings powered through the regular season, racking up wins and locking down the No. 2 seed in the Pacific Division with […]

The Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers played out a classic in Game 2, and Inside the NBA was eager to dive into the analysis. However, midway through the discussion about Kawhi Leonard, Charles Barkley noticed Shaquille O’Neal suddenly stand up and hobble out of the studio, catching everyone off guard. Shaquille O’Neal abruptly left […]

The Detroit Pistons ended a historic playoff skid Monday night at Madison Square Garden, grinding out a 100-94 win over the New York Knicks in Game 2. The victory snapped the franchise’s 15-game postseason losing streak, marking its first playoff win since May 26, 2008. Cade Cunningham took control with 33 points, powering Detroit to […]

Kawhi Leonard returned to form, powering the Los Angeles Clippers past the Denver Nuggets 105-102 on Monday to even the first-round playoff series at 1-1. Leonard dominated across the board, finishing with 39 points, 5 assists, 3 rebounds, 2 steals, a block, and just 1 turnover in 39 minutes. He was nearly unstoppable, hitting 15 […]

Nico Harrison remains unfazed by the constant calls for his dismissal as Dallas Mavericks general manager. The chants have followed him everywhere, nearly three months after he pulled the trigger on a blockbuster trade that sent young superstar Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis. The move shook the NBA […]

George Kittle might be enjoying his NFL offseason, but the San Francisco 49ers tight end is still grabbing headlines—this time for stealing the show at WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas. Always ready for the spotlight, Kittle brought his signature energy and larger-than-life personality to WWE’s biggest event, reminding everyone why he remains one of the […]

Legendary NBA coach Phil Jackson made a rare appearance on X Sunday, using the platform for just the second time since 2018 to criticize the NBA’s decision to schedule games on Easter. Jackson, who has largely distanced himself from the league in recent years, also took issue with games being held on Christmas Day—long considered […]

Houston sports fans had a rough go of it on Sunday. Not only did they see their team lose Game 1 of their first-round playoff series, 95-85, to the Golden State Warriors, but they also had to see Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud gleefully chop it up with Dubs star Stephen Curry right afterward. After the […]

NBA insider Marc Stein reported on X that Dereck Lively II’s foot injury caused major friction within the Dallas Mavericks’ newly assembled medical and performance team in February. Stein shared the update alongside transcripts of general manager Nico Harrison, who stood by the staff’s approach and defended how they managed Lively’s recovery. According to Stein, […]

Angel Reese has commanded attention both on and off the court since her college career at Maryland and LSU. As she heads into her second season with the Chicago Sky, she’s also getting ready to celebrate a major personal milestone. The 2024 WNBA Draft’s 7th overall pick turns 23 in May — and she plans […]

Angel Reese is gearing up for what promises to be one of the most thrilling WNBA seasons in recent memory. Alongside training with the Chicago Sky, the forward has been working closely with Reebok to craft an 11-piece spring collection. “Grit. Glam. Shop now!” Reese captioned her retweet of Reebok’s post on X (formerly Twitter). […]

Ukraine’s Lesia Tsurenko has announced plans to “seek justice in court” after claiming she endured “moral abuse” from the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA). The 35-year-old has revealed that the WTA’s decision to “protect” an unnamed senior official, following what she describes as a “conscious” attack on her, led to panic attacks. Tsurenko is now determined […]

The Washington Capitals closed out their 2024-25 regular season with a 5-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night at PPG Paints Arena. While the Penguins had no postseason implications riding on the game, the longstanding rivalry still delivered, especially with Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby sharing the ice. Ovechkin matched Gordie Howe’s mark […]

It feels like just yesterday Riley Curry was dancing on the sidelines while her dad, Stephen Curry, lit up the court for the Golden State Warriors. Now 12 years old, Riley is still grooving at games — this time alongside mom Ayesha Curry. On Tuesday night, Stephen Curry delivered a vintage performance, torching the Memphis […]

Doug Christie and the Sacramento Kings stumbled to a disappointing end, falling 120-106 to the Dallas Mavericks in their final game of the season. With the loss, the Kings dive headfirst into an offseason full of questions — a possible coaching shake-up, the search for a new general manager, and likely roster overhauls. The Beam […]

The Chicago Bulls saw their playoff hopes crushed once again by the Miami Heat, continuing a familiar pattern. This year’s version of the recurring disappointment — a lopsided 109-90 defeat at the United Center in the play-in tournament — exposed the same glaring flaws that have held this roster back for the past three seasons. […]

DeMar DeRozan and the Sacramento Kings’ up-and-down 2024-25 season ended on Wednesday night. Despite DeRozan scoring 33 points, the Kings lost to the Mavericks 120-106. Despite the loss, DeRozan broke Atlanta Hawks star guard Trae Young’s Play-In Tournament scoring record, marking himself as the highest-scoring player in tournament history. As he worked to keep the […]

Anthony Davis posted 27 points, nine rebounds, and three blocks, as the Dallas Mavericks powered past the Sacramento Kings with a 120-106 road win Wednesday night to stay alive in the Western Conference play-in race. After the game Davis had a playful exchange with some Kings fans left in the arena. “Y’all might want to […]

If recent NBA history has shown us anything, it’s that job security for head coaches is fleeting. Michael Malone, who guided the Denver Nuggets to the 2023 championship, was dismissed with just three games remaining in the regular season. Weeks before, the Memphis Grizzlies parted ways with Taylor Jenkins while still in the thick of […]

Quinn Hughes tied Alexander Edler for the most points by a defenseman in Vancouver Canucks history during Saturday’s 2–1 overtime win against the San Jose Sharks. He notched his 409th career point with a secondary assist on the game-winner. Linus Karlsson and Jake DeBrusk found the net for Vancouver, as the team’s rising stars powered […]

The Pirates exploded for their best offensive performance of the season Monday night, rolling past the Nationals 10-3 at PNC Park behind a sharp outing from last year’s NL Rookie of the Year Paul Skenes. But what had the clubhouse buzzing wasn’t just the win — it was Andrew McCutchen’s new necklace, which some players […]