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Although Anthony Edwards received a fine prior to Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals for using profanity, he has a deep, abiding love for his family and fans.  He often celebrates them with different-colored shoes and accessories. For example, Edwards likes to don a specialized orange bracelet in honor of a young fan battling […]

With the New York Knicks down 0-2 in the series to the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals, the hope from fans could be dwindling, but there is a statistic that could boost their spirits a bit. To remain optimistic for the Knicks amid a 0-2 series deficit, one has to look at the […]

When the San Antonio Spurs took Jeremy Sochan with the ninth pick of the 2022 NBA Draft, they saw his versatility as perhaps his biggest strength. They leaned on it through his first two seasons, maybe to Sochan’s detriment. Heading into this season, though, the former Baylor Bear has a better idea of the role […]

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton is a happy man right now. Haliburton helped lift his team to not one, but two wins at Madison Square Garden over the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference finals. Haliburton had a strong message following his club’s second consecutive victory in the series Friday. "Tyrese… I owe you […]

New York Knicks super fan Ben Stiller is often seen sitting at Madison Square Garden, cheering on his team. Stiller was there again Friday, cheering on the Knickerbockers in their Game 2 loss to Indiana in the Eastern Conference finals. Stiller was not happy with the officiating in the contest. He was specifically unhappy with […]

Karl-Anthony Towns is refusing to let doubt creep in. Even as the New York Knicks face an intimidating 0-2 deficit against the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals, Towns remains optimistic. Speaking to reporters after the Game 2 loss, the star big man delivered an upbeat message. “What did I told y’all about with […]

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. […]

San Antonio Spurs icon Gregg Popovich found himself in a terrifying situation last month as newly released details from a 911 call described a disturbing incident at a local steakhouse. In the 911 call obtained by TMZ Sports, a man at Ruth’s Chris Steak House reported that a guest—later identified as Popovich—was first “non-responding” before […]

Denver Nuggets CEO Josh Kroenke took a subtle shot at former head coach Michael Malone on Thursday, suggesting the franchise was headed toward a disappointing NBA Play-In Tournament exit before his shocking decision to make a coaching change with just three games remaining in the regular season. Speaking at the team’s end-of-season press conference, where […]

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 […]

The Indiana Pacers won a stunning Game 2 in New York against the Knicks, officially taking a 2-0 series lead heading back to Indianapolis for Games 3 and 4. Tyrese Haliburton was at the center of the Pacers victory, joining LeBron James and Clyde Drexler in a rarely seen feat. The Pacers could not have […]

The Indiana Pacers will be feeling great about themselves after pulling out another win at Madison Square Garden to take a 2-0 lead over the New York Knicks. The Pacers didn’t need all of the heroics in Game 2 that they did in Game 1, but they still needed to survive in the final minutes […]

Karl-Anthony Towns, Tom Thibodeau, and the New York Knicks shockingly dropped Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Indiana Pacers, setting the stage for an interesting series now in Indianapolis. Thibodeau benched Towns for a significant portion of the fourth quarter, leading to many questions about the end of the game. Karl-Anthony Towns […]

Detroit Pistons star guard Cade Cunningham’s spectacular performances throughout the 2024-25 season is going to earn him a massive contract in the near future. The NBA revealed their three All-NBA teams, naming the 15 players who met the criteria as the best performing stars throughout the regular season. The main requirement was to play 65 […]

The Golden State Warriors certainly played like a team that had a chance to go all the way after they acquired Jimmy Butler via trade this past February. With Butler active, they played at a near 63-win pace. In the end, the Warriors’ playoff run was stopped by forces beyond their control, as Stephen Curry’s […]

Jalen Brunson accomplished a historic feat during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers on Friday night. Going into Game 2, Brunson achieved 18 30-point games throughout his playoff career with the Knicks since 2023. His elite scoring ability allowed him to quickly go up the ranks […]

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham added another noteworthy accomplishment to his resume. Cunningham was named to the All-NBA Third team after his breakout All-Star 2024-25 season. The achievement will do wonders for the franchise point guard financially, as his contract salary will increase from $224 million to $269 million. The selection was validated by an […]

The Boston Celtics appear to be in a bit of a ticking time bomb scenario with regards to their roster. Even without bringing back their own free agents this offseason (Al Horford and Luke Kornet, to name two), they will already be above the second tax apron. Jayson Tatum’s injury complicates matters. With him out […]

Jalen Brunson is doing his best to carry the New York Knicks on his back in their 2025 Eastern Conference Finals matchup against the Indiana Pacers. After scoring 43 points in a heartbreaking come-from-ahead Game 1 defeat, he followed it up with a 36-point performance in a 114-109 loss in Game 2 — which was […]

When the New York Knicks dropped their second straight game to the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden, it sent fans into a tailspin. New York had home-court advantage, a legion of fans taking to the street like The Warriors, and the two best players in the series. How the heck could they fall so […]

Head coach Rick Carlisle had high praises for Pascal Siakam after his dominant performance in the Indiana Pacers’ Game 2 victory over the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals on Friday night. In 33 minutes of action, Siakam finished with a stat line of 39 points, five rebounds, three assists, and a steal. […]

The Indiana Pacers are on a roll. After watching Tyrese Haliburton almost deliver an all-time embarrassment with a premature Game 1 choke gesture, Rick Carlisle’s squad has been cruising, going up 2-0 against the New York Knicks at Maddison Square Garden on the way to a pair of contests back home at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. They’ve […]

The New York Knicks are being humbled really quickly through the first two games of the 2025 Eastern Conference Finals. After being well on their way to securing a Game 1 victory then snatching defeat from the jaws of victory, they had to put up a herculean effort to avoid going down 2-0 to the […]

Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks fought to defend homecourt but now find themselves facing a 2-0 series deficit after losing Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals to the Indiana Pacers on Friday night. The Knicks hoped to get one game back in the series after their brutal collapse in the overtime loss […]

The New York Knicks were fighting for their lives in Game 2 on Friday night, desperately needing a win after falling apart and losing Game 1 despite having a massive lead in the final minutes. Jalen Brunson had a monster game in Game 1 despite the loss, finishing with 43 points while carrying the Knicks […]

Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks suffered another early end to their season, making it back-to-back years without reaching the NBA Playoffs. And in the two years prior to that, the Hawks were first-round exits at the hands of the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics. The losing seasons have negatively impacted Young for years now, […]

The Indiana Pacers are playing with house money on Friday night in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals after stealing Game 1 with an incredible 138-135 comeback win in overtime. That gave Indiana the opportunity to take Game 2 and go back home up 2-0 in the series. Unfortunately for the Pacers, they have […]

The Indiana Pacers entered Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the New York Knicks looking to go up 2-0 in the series. Tyrese Haliburton and Co. stole Game 1 138-135 in Madison Square Garden thanks to a historic comeback. In a playoff rematch from last season, Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle has approached […]

Pascal Siakam and the Indiana Pacers are going head-to-head with Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Friday night. After stealing Game 1 on the road, Indiana remains hungry and is looking to steal a second game going back to Indianapolis for Games 3 and 4 […]

After enduring a postseason that fell short of expectations, the Cleveland Cavaliers now face a different kind of challenge. One that could reshape their roster well before tip-off next season. The Cavs remain firmly committed to their young core. However, looming financial constraints complicate their ability to retain two key contributors in Ty Jerome and […]

Although the Denver Nuggets were eliminated from the playoffs, the organization is still experiencing a win for superstar center Nikola Jokic. After putting on a historic season, fellow Serbian athlete Novak Djokovic sent his congratulations to Jokic on social media. The Nuggets’ social media account on X, formerly known as Twitter, shared a video of […]

New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum is coming off a tough end to his 12th year in the NBA. The Pelicans were ravaged by injuries and never quite got their footing. They ended up missing the Western Conference Play-In Tournament, starting their offseason early. However, McCollum made the most of it, heading over to United […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers may have exited the postseason earlier than hoped, but they didn’t walk away from the year empty-handed. Sure, it still stings to watch the Eastern Conference Finals from their couch. However, the Cavs might have gained something just as valuable as playoff wins with the latest round of NBA awards: Undeniable validation […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder has gotten the early jump on the Minnesota Timberwolves in winning three of the first four games of the Western Conference finals. The first two games were in Oklahoma City and the Thunder won Game 4 in Minnesota. "[The Thunder] put that belt on the [Timberwolves], with the buckle… This series […]

San Antonio Spurs point guard Chris Paul is known for his stellar play on the basketball court. He is a surefire future Hall of Famer and arguably the best point guard since he entered the NBA in 2005. He is still playing well, entering his 20th season. However, now, he’s expanding his brand off the […]

After Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named the 2024-25 NBA MVP on Wednesday night and the All-Defensive Teams were announced Thursday afternoon, the NBA announced its final series of accolades on Friday night with the 2024-25 All-NBA Teams. To nobody’s surprise, Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, and Giannis Antetokounmpo headlined the All-NBA First Team, as LeBron James and Stephen […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are just two wins away from their first NBA Finals appearance since 2012. Led by their newly-crowned MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the team of young guns is ready to make history as their roster continues to add new wrinkles. Jalen Williams has been a crucial part of their success throughout this season […]