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SAN FRANCISCO – NBA fans aren’t the only ones who frequently visit YouTube to watch their favorite player’s highlights. Ahead of Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics, Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson say that’s something even they do. The Warriors practiced in Boston for the first time […]

It has been an eventful two games to start the NBA Finals. After a dominant performance in Game 1, the Boston Celtics were then blown out by the Golden State Warriors in Game 2. The two teams will now travel to Boston for two straight home matchups for the Celtics.   With the series tied […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder tanked the entire 2021-22 season and scored the No. 2 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. With a young core consisting of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Josh Giddey, and many more promising prospects, and the fact that they still have a boatload of draft picks over the next decade, there is no […]

The Sacramento Kings are looking to build a roster good enough to make it to the postseason. Sacramento has not made it to the playoffs since the 2005-2006 season. They are looking to end this drought, as shown by their trade for Domantas Sabonis at the deadline. Sabonis showed promise alongside star guard De’Aaron Fox, […]

On Monday — 10 days after the news was first reported and nearly two months after the firing of Frank Vogel — the Los Angeles Lakers introduced Darvin Ham as the 28th head coach in franchise history. Rob Pelinka began by stating that Ham was the “unanimous choice” and “ideal fit” for the gig. Ham […]

One of the NBA’s biggest open secrets is the Portland Trail Blazers want another star to pair with Damian Lillard. And according to sources, Pacific Northwest native Zach LaVine isn’t the only big fish general manager Joe Cronin could try to lure to Portland before next season. The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor reported on Monday that […]

The Washington Wizards are coming off a disappointing 35-47 season in which they failed to make it to the play-in tournament. The franchise appears at a crossroads with the news about Bradley Beal’s contract looming. While it appears Beal is leaning toward returning to the organization, this does not change the flawed roster surrounding him. […]

The Golden State Warriors were able to successfully bounce back following their disappointing Game 1 loss. The Dubs got back to the superstar team they are capable of being in a competitive two-sided effort. They secured a 107-88 victory in Game 2 to tie the series at one win apiece. The Warriors once again exploded […]

The Golden State Warriors produced a bounce-back victory in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. After the disappointing loss in Game 1, the team made some notable changes and found a way to win. The Warriors secured the 107-88 victory led by the 29 points from Steph Curry. This now evens the series at one […]

The Golden State Warriors took a punch in the face from the Boston Celtics in Game 1 and were unable to respond. Boston’s length and physicality were bothersome and resulted in the Warriors’ first home loss of the postseason. There was growing concern surrounding the Warriors prior to Game 2 due to the commanding nature […]

The Boston Celtics got taken to the woodshed by the Golden State Warriors in Game 2, and you know what that means: a flood of overreactions, of course! With that said, let’s take a look at some of these hot takes following the Celtics’ lopsided loss to Stephen Curry and the Warriors. Click here to […]

After an impressive comeback win in Game 1 in the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors, the Boston Celtics looked extremely flat on Sunday as they eventually fell 107-88. In most areas, this was a forgettable performance for the C’s, who now head back home looking to respond like they’ve done throughout these entire […]

SAN FRANCISCO — The Golden State Warriors defeated the Boston Celtics in Game 2 of the 2022 NBA Finals, evening up the series at 1-1. Stephen Curry led the Warriors with 29 points, all of which were scored in the first three quarters of the game. It was Draymond Green, however, who will undoubtedly make […]

Jalen Rose’s net worth in 2022 is $50 million. Rose is a retired professional basketball player who has won Most Improved Player of the Year and made the All-Rookie team. He currently works as a sports analyst. For this piece, let’s take a closer look at Jalen Rose’s net worth in 2022.  Jalen Rose’s Net […]

The Houston Rockets landed the No. 3 overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft one year after selecting Jalen Green. Majority of mock drafts have pegged Auburn’s Jabari Smith Jr., Gonzaga’s Chet Holmgren, and Duke’s Paolo Banchero as the three best prospects of this class. Most project Smith Jr. and Holmgren to go in the […]

What comes into your mind when someone mentions the name Stephen Curry? More likely than not, you’re thinking about his offense. The Golden State Warriors superstar revolutionized the game with his insane shooting ability. His white-hot offense is one of the biggest reasons why his team is playing in the Finals right now. A big […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are in the midst of a rebuild with a very young roster. Oklahoma City has done a great job of turning star players into a young core with a plethora of draft picks. The Thunder have three first-round picks, at number two, 12, and 30. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is their current star, […]

The Utah Jazz have now entered the head coaching cycle. Quin Snyder decided to step down after eight seasons on the job. The Jazz now need to upgrade their roster and find a new coach. It will be tough to map out the ideal coach since the Jazz could undergo some big roster changes this […]

The Indiana Pacers have the sixth overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. As they look to build for the future, they will look to add a future star alongside Tyrese Haliburton with that selection. It would behoove them to look into adding another first-rounder in this year’s draft. The Pacers could use one of […]

If they were giving out an MVP award for the entire playoffs, Luka Doncic would probably be the odds on favorite to win it. The Dallas Mavericks were the only team in the conference finals not to have multiple All-Star caliber players and yet they were among the last four standing, thanks in no small […]

The Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors go at it again in San Francisco on Sunday night for Game 2 of the 2022 NBA Finals. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our NBA odds series, which includes our Celtics-Warriors prediction, odds, and pick we have laid out below.   The Celtics […]

Most of the buzz surrounding the 2022 NBA Draft has Jabari Smith Jr. going to the Orlando Magic with the first overall pick. That could work out perfectly for the Oklahoma City Thunder with Gonzaga standout Chet Holmgren potentially falling right into their lap. Not exactly a bad consolation prize if it happens. But there’s […]

SAN FRANCISCO – Draymond Green hasn’t been shy about letting everyone know exactly how he feels, and his demeanor likely won’t change either. Following the Golden State Warriors‘ stunning collapse to the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, the sky isn’t falling for Green, despite what many will have you believe. Sports […]

The Golden State Warriors have had their fair share of trolls and detractors. Being one of the best teams of all-time will do that, especially in this age of social media. In an era where anyone can speak their mind, sports figures are routinely exposed to hate comments from, well, everyone. That’s why it’s not […]

The Dallas Mavericks made a surprising run to the Western Conference Finals behind the mind-boggling play of Luka Doncic. Doncic and the Mavs were not expected to make it far, as they don’t have the same star power as other teams in the West. While Doncic doesn’t have a solidified star, the players around him […]

The Chicago Bulls have completed step one of their rebuild by making it back to the playoffs. Now, they have to find out a way to make this core a consistent playoff team. Their next chance to work toward that goal will come at the 2022 NBA Draft, where they have the 18th overall selection, […]

After landing the 3rd pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, the Houston Rockets are in position to take the next step in their fresh rebuild. The talented young duo of Jalen Green and Kevin Porter Jr. is already in place. With another top pick, the Rockets can round out a young core to build around […]

The draft gods rang the fortunes for the Orlando Magic as they landed the no. 1 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. This is the fourth time Orlando has won the lottery. Their most recent selection was Dwight Howard when they picked him first overall out of Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy in 2004. The […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are in a bit of a peculiar situation right now. Yes, their “tank” was successful and they landed themselves one of the top prized in the 2022 NBA Draft. However… instead of getting the first overall pick, they were handed the number TWO pick by the lottery gods. Now, don’t get […]

The Orlando Magic have been rewarded for their poor performance this season by receiving the first overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. This is the fourth time in their franchise history that they have received the top pick and the first time since adding Shaq in 1992. The Magic are not as far out […]

The Golden State Warriors looked to be in cruise control in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, carrying a 12-point lead over the Boston Celtics into the fourth quarter at the Chase Center on Thursday night. However, the Warriors got their lunch money stolen by the Celtics, who beat them at their own game in […]

The Golden State Warriors were punched in the mouth by the Boston Celtics in Game 1 and were unable to respond. Despite once leading by 15 points and having control for most of the game, the Warriors trail the series 1-0. Boston outscored the Warriors 40-16 in the fourth quarter, tying for the largest scoring […]

The convincing 120-108 victory by the Boston Celtics was a statement in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. The Warriors dominated for most of the game and even held a 15-point lead in the game. The Celtics remained in striking distance throughout the game and pounced when the opportunity arose. Outscoring the Warriors 40-16 in […]

The Houston Rockets are in a favorable position ahead of the 2022 NBA Draft. General Manager Rafael Stone is working with a top pick to pair with Jalen Green and the rest of Houston’s young roster. While many eyes are on the third pick, the Rockets also have an opportunity for a home-run selection using […]

The Golden State Warriors find themselves in a position they are unfamiliar with. They trail in the NBA Finals after losing Game 1 against the Boston Celtics Thursday night, 120-108. In the loss, Golden State blew a double digit second half lead and got blown off their home court in the fourth quarter. The Celtics […]

There are no ifs or buts about it. The Golden State Warriors choked away Game 1 on their own home floor. They built up a 15-point lead over the Boston Celtics towards the end of the third quarter and looked firmly in control of the contest with just the final frame left to play. After […]

One of the most exciting recent storylines surrounding the Golden State Warriors has been the growth of Jordan Poole. The Michigan product was drafted in 2018 but has taken some time to develop. The former 28th overall pick spent time in the G League before joining the Warriors NBA squad. Poole made use of the […]

The Golden State Warriors are back to blowing leads in the NBA Finals. Their Game 1 collapse against the Boston Celtics is obviously a world of difference from their most historic collapse but it was still an ugly sight for the Dubs. The Warriors’ 120-108 loss featured a historic 34-point outing from Stephen Curry and […]

The long-awaited 2022 NBA Finals tipped off Thursday night and lived up to the hype. The Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors faced off in a heavyweight matchup that was a contrast of styles. Things were going the Warriors’ way for most of the first three quarters. Boston was not effectively guarding Steph Curry and […]