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As Charlie Ward finalizes a deal to become the next head coach of Florida A&M University, pending approval by the Board of Trustees, former Houston Rockets coach Jeff Van Gundy weighed in on Ward’s impending hire. Ward served as an assistant coach on Van Gundy’s Rockets coaching staff following his retirement in 2004. Per comments […]

When the Oklahoma City Thunder were eliminated in the Western Conference semifinals against the Dallas Mavericks last season, Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander blamed himself for his teammates’ shortcomings. His starting center, Isaiah Hartenstein, wasn’t around, but he knew Shai wished he’d equipped them better to withstand a contested best-of-7 series where Oklahoma City could have […]

Charles Barkley has been afraid to be extremely vocal about any topic. So it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the longtime TNT analyst opened up to SI’s Jimmy Traina about the new ESPN-TNT deal that will keep Inside the NBA on the air for the foreseeable future. After TNT lost NBA television rights last […]

Tuesday night’s matchup in the NBA Play-In Tournament between the Golden State Warriors and the Memphis Grizzlies was a doozy until the end, so much so that Warriors star Steph Curry and coach Steve Kerr embraced in triumph after a 121-116 victory. But the tantalizing part came in the final two minutes on a pair […]

Former NBA guard Eric Bledsoe is again under scrutiny after allegedly breaking into his Los Angeles home during a volatile argument with his girlfriend, Briona Mae, earlier this week, per TMZ. According to law enforcement sources cited by TMZ Sports, neighbors called police after hearing the dispute, prompting an emergency response to the property. Looks […]

BOSTON — Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum was once an eager youngster hungry to beat the NBA greats he grew up admiring in the playoffs. But after winning his first title last June and turning 27 this March, it’s Tatum’s turn to act as the role model-turned-foe in the postseason, as 22-year-old Orlando Magic forward […]

The Dallas Mavericks are currently preparing for their nine vs ten play-in game vs the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday evening. It’s been a steady downhill trajectory this season for the Mavericks since they shockingly traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Recently, general manager Nico Harrison thought it would be a good idea to […]

It will be an interesting offseason for the Phoenix Suns and NBA superstar Kevin Durant as the two sides convene to discuss his future, but the Nike lifetime athlete has already proven himself on the court. Joining Michael Jordan and LeBron James as the only other athletes with lifetime contracts with Nike, Kevin Durant has […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. It’s a fun matchup that will feature LeBron James and Luka Doncic taking on Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert. In preparation for the series, it sounds like head coach JJ Redick is using Bronny James […]

The Houston Rockets were one of the biggest surprises of the season, making a major jump to the No. 2 seed after being .500 last year. Things have clicked with the team as their young guys have figured it out, and the veterans are bringing their experience. The jury may still be out on how […]

The Phoenix Suns fired Mike Budenholzer as head coach, making him the third individual the franchise has let go in the past three seasons. With big changes potentially looming in the near future, seven candidates are rumored to be in the mix for the head coaching job in Phoenix. Rumors suggest that New Orleans Pelicans […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have begun their offseason with a significant leadership change, announcing the dismissal of executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin on Monday. The team promptly named Hall of Famer Joe Dumars as his replacement, signaling a new direction within the organization. However, a new report suggests that internal disagreements extended […]

The most intriguing first-round series of the NBA Playoffs in the Western Conference is between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Los Angeles Lakers. One season ago, Anthony Edwards took his team to the Western Conference Finals. Now, to make it out of the first round and keep the Wolves’ championship dreams alive, Edwards must find a […]

The Dallas Mavericks have managed to orchestrate one of the most epic falls from grace in recent professional sports memory, trading their franchise cornerpiece Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers and predictably cascading down the standings in the immediate aftermath. The main target of the criticism has been general manager Nico Harrison, although it’s […]

The Houston Rockets may have gotten one of the unluckiest draws in recent memory by earning the No. 2 seed in a year when the Golden State Warriors are the No. 7 seed. Since the All-Star break, Golden State has gone 21-7, the second-best record in the Western Conference in that span. Houston will attempt […]

The Sacramento Kings are in line to take on the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday in the play-in tournament. However, with the playoffs in sight, rumors suggest the franchise is on the verge of making major changes to its front office. General manager Monte McNair is rumored to be on the hot seat, according to Michael […]

There was a time not long ago when the Indiana Pacers were just happy to get into the NBA Playoffs. That’s not the case anymore. Speaking ahead of their first-round series against the Milwaukee Bucks, Tyrese Haliburton made it clear — The Pacers are eyeing a championship run. Via The Indy Star: “I think even […]

In an attempt to break the continuous cycle of bigs winning the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year award, Thunder guard Lu Dort is out to prove that players of his stature are just as deserving. Dort is a DPOY candidate for 2024-25. In 2022, former Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart became the first guard […]

The Toronto Raptors’ end-of-season press conference quickly drew controversy after a hot mic picked up a private conversation between two unidentified media members making disparaging remarks about players Scottie Barnes and Jonathan Mogbo. The press conference, held Monday following the Raptors’ 30-52 finish to the season, had initially been routine before audio surfaced online revealing […]

Before Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler revealed how to beat the Houston Rockets in the opening round of the playoffs, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr discussed how Butler revolutionized his offense. After he scored a game-high 38 points in a 121-116 win against the Memphis Grizzlies, propelling his team to victory, Jimmy demonstrated how […]

Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison has been put on blast since he traded Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis. On Tuesday, Harrison held a private roundtable that made Chandler Parsons, and other media members enraged. On the Run It Back FDTV Show, he blasted the general manager for his antics. “It was just completely cowardly […]

The Air Jordan 1 is arguably the most iconic and recognizable sneaker silhouette of all-time thanks to NBA legend Michael Jordan changing the way we view basketball sneakers forever. His most iconic silhouettes are the ones “His Airness” donned on the court while pulling off gravity-defying feats, but fans have seen a whole world open […]

Cam Thomas said he and the Brooklyn Nets were “a match made in heaven” when the team selected him in the first round of the 2021 draft. Despite a tumultuous first four seasons with the team, he doubled down on the statement ahead of his restricted free agency. “I never wavered from that. I always […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have secured their place in the 2025 NBA Playoffs and franchise star Anthony Edwards is intent on making more noise during this postseason. Their run last season left more to be desired, so this revamped Timberwolves team will have their eye on the ultimate goal of an NBA Championship. Edwards has also […]

Recently, the New Orleans Pelicans announced that they had hired NBA Hall of Famer Joe Dumars to be their Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations. The news came shortly after the team fired executive David Griffin, who watched the roster he assembled fall apart due to injuries this past season. In the first part of […]

Robert Horry may have built his legacy on clutch playoff shots, but this week, he gave one young fan a memory that may matter even more than any buzzer-beater. During an appearance on NBA Today, the seven-time NBA champion surprised 8-year-old Lakers fan George Angelich, whose family lost their home—and a signed Horry jersey—in January’s […]

Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison is not the most popular guy in the NBA, to say the least. Since trading superstar Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in February, Harrison has been criticized and questioned at every turn, and that did not stop at Tuesday’s media session. Harrison, who has been credited with […]

ESPN analyst Stephen A Smith believes the New York Knicks could push the champion Boston Celtics to the brink of elimination in the postseason. Before the Knicks’ opening-round series against the Detroit Pistons, Smith is already predicting a New York victory before a potential Eastern Conference semifinal matchup against the defending champions. Smith predicts the […]

Rich Paul, CEO of Klutch Sports and longtime agent of LeBron James, drew significant backlash from Miami Heat fans following controversial comments he made about Chris Bosh and the legacy of Miami’s Big Three on The Pat McAfee Show on Tuesday. During his appearance, Paul cast doubt on the effectiveness of “Big Three” team structures […]

Duke basketball star Kon Knueppel announced Wednesday that he’s heading to the 2025 NBA Draft after one season with the Blue Devils. “Forever a Blue Devil. Taking the Brotherhood with me to the next chapter” Knueppel wrote on X, formerly Twitter. Knueppel was outstanding in his lone season in Durham, helping lead Duke basketball alongside […]

Patrick Beverley might be off the NBA hardwood, but his competitive fire is still very much ablaze. The outspoken guard, now 36, stirred up a virtual storm during a Playback livestream on Tuesday night, where he called out former NBA guard Brandon Jennings to a one-on-one game—winner takes $100,000, per Inkl. 👀 @Tuff__Crowd is ducking […]

Quentin Grimes shined with the Philadelphia 76ers even as the team went kaput amid an influx of injuries. Grimes’ surprising outburst made him a priority for the Sixers to keep this offseason. He surely hopes that one of the teammates he spent a lot of time playing next to is back, as well. In an […]

The New Orleans Pelicans fired David Griffin, and they quickly replaced him in the role of president of basketball operations with Joe Dumars. A massive change in the front office could lead to massive changes on the roster, as Dumars isn’t tied to the players that the previous regime brought in. That means that Zion […]

Jimmy Butler and the Golden State Warriors defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 121-116, punching their ticket into the playoffs. They’ll face the Houston Rockets in a first-round series. After Tuesday’s win, Butler discussed the Warriors’ previous meeting with the Rockets and feels confident in Golden State’s chances to succeed. The Rockets beat the Warriors 106-96 on […]

Trae Young might’ve played his last game with the Atlanta Hawks, according to Bill Simmons. After Young was ejected from the Hawks play-in game, that might’ve been a microcosm of his time with the franchise. He’s led them to the playoffs three times and an Eastern Conference Finals without an All-Star. Still, this might be […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves will meet in what may be the most intriguing first-round playoff matchup in the Western Conference. LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and Anthony Edwards are the headliners for this series, but the team that advances will be based on which roster steps up to make the extra plays for […]

It does not sound like Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr is in favor of President Donald Trump‘s recent demands of Harvard. After the Warriors beat the Memphis Grizzlies in the play-in tournament, Kerr showed up to the postgame press conference wearing a Harvard shirt, which was gifted to him by their men’s basketball coach, […]

The Golden State Warriors secured the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference after a 121-116 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in Tuesday night’s NBA Play-In Tournament. Following the win, Draymond Green shared a strong endorsement of longtime teammate Stephen Curry, calling him the “best show” in basketball over the past decade. In a video […]

The Golden State Warriors are back in the playoffs after defeating the Memphis Grizzlies 121-116 in the Play-In Tournament. The Warriors will now go on to face the Houston Rockets in the first round of the playoffs, and they have what they need to make the series interesting. The Warriors increased their chances of competing […]