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JJ Redick and Kendrick Perkins have had a history of going at it as co-anchors on ESPN. These two just love to disagree. However, in spite of their professional differences, it is clear that Big Perk has nothing but love for Redick. So much so, that the former Boston Celtics big man has given a […]

Just like the rest of the New York Knicks fanbase, head coach Tom Thibodeau has nothing but praise for Jalen Brunson after his gutsy performance for the team in Game 6 against the Miami Heat. Brunson was the lone bright spot for the Knicks during the Friday showdown. While Julius Randle, RJ Barrett and his […]

The Miami Heat’s improbable NBA Playoffs run continued with a 96-92 win in Game 6 against the New York Knicks to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals. None of this was expected as the Heat finished the regular season as one of the play-in teams. They even lost their play-in opener to the Atlanta Hawks […]

Jalen Brunson went all out for the New York Knicks in their season-ending Game 6 loss to the Miami Heat. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for the rest of his teammates. Knicks fans know that very well, and so many couldn’t help but criticize all other players not named Brunson for their performance on […]

The New York Knicks are officially out of the playoffs, but you certainly can’t blame Jalen Brunson. The point guard was truly phenomenal all series long against the Miami Heat. Unfortunately, he just didn’t get enough help, and that resulted in Tom Thibodeau’s squad bowing out in six games and just falling short of an […]

The New York Knicks may have lost Game 6 to the Miami Heat, but Jalen Brunson is in no way to blame for the defeat. In fact, he’s the biggest reason New York was able to extend the series and keep their Friday showdown close. Brunson made plenty of history in the hard-fought Game 6, […]

It now feels like a lifetime away when then-NBA commissioner David Stern pulled the plug on what would have been a sensational Chris Paul trade to the Los Angeles Lakers. Now a decade on, it appears that this potential blockbuster deal could be on the table again following the Phoenix Suns’ heartbreaking series loss to […]

When the Phoenix Suns acquired Kevin Durant before the 2023 NBA trade deadline, the expectation was championship or bust for their organization. When newly-appointed owner Matt Ishbia executed his first legitimate move with the Suns, the desire was not to win only six playoff games and succumb to the No. 1 Denver Nuggets in the […]

LeBron James has been open about his desire to play with his eldest son Bronny in his final year in the NBA, wherever and whenever that may be. While it’s uncertain which team will draft Bronny when the youngster becomes eligible, Chandler Parsons couldn’t help but speculate that the Cleveland Cavaliers would take him and […]

The Golden State Warriors managed to stave off elimination on Wednesday night with a dominant 121-106 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. As a result, they now find themselves gearing up for a do-or-die Game 6 on the road at Crypto.com Arena. Unfortunately, the Dubs are heading into the outing with the availability status of […]

The Phoenix Suns are rumored to be interested in trading point guard Chris Paul following their playoff elimination. There are a number of potential landing destinations, but possible suitors may also display hesitancy given CP3’s age and injury history. At 38-years old, Paul isn’t the same-caliber of superstar he once was. That said, Paul is […]

Jalen Brunson is on one tonight. The New York Knicks star is well aware of what’s at stake for his team in Game 6 of their NBA Playoffs second-round matchup against the Miami Heat, and he made sure to step it up when his team needed him the most. Brunson caught fire early on in […]

The Golden State Warriors received some concerning news ahead of Game 6 against the Los Angeles Lakers after Andrew Wiggins landed on the injury report. Wiggins is said to be dealing with a rib injury, forcing him to be listed as questionable for Friday’s game. It certainly came as a surprise since Wiggins was instrumental […]

The Denver Nuggets advanced to the Western Conference Finals on Thursday with a second round series win against the Phoenix Suns in the NBA Playoffs. Throughout the series, even with players like Kevin Durant and Devin Booker on the court, Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic was the best player out there. Although Jokic did not […]

The season might be over for Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks, but the grind continues for the former back-to-back league MVP. On Friday, Giannis shared a clip of himself in what appears to be a video shoot for a Google commercial. In it, the seven-time All-Star is seen soaking in an ice bath. For […]

The Golden State Warriors head into a must-win Game 6 against the Los Angeles Lakers Friday night at Crypto.com Arena, hoping to send the series back to the Bay Area. One of the storylines since Game 5 has been Anthony Davis’ health after he took an elbow to the face from Kevon Looney. While AD […]

New York Knicks fans couldn’t believe their eyes after witnessing Jalen Brunson torch the Miami Heat in the first quarter of their Game 6 showdown at FTX Arena. Understanding the need to set the tone early for the Knicks in a must-win game, Brunson didn’t waste his time getting to work for New York. In […]

The season will be on the line for the Golden State Warriors on Friday night when they take on the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 6 of their NBA Playoffs second-round series. As it turns out, however, LeBron James’ title aspirations will also be in grave danger in Game 6 despite the fact that it’s […]

Josh Hart has been integral to the New York Knicks‘ success since his mid-season arrival from the Portland Trail Blazers. Hart has carried over his strong form from the regular season to the NBA Playoffs, and he’s now played a key role in their second-round series against the Miami Heat. As it turns out, however, […]

Klay Thompson got off to s strong start to open the Golden State Warriors‘ NBA Playoffs second-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers. In particular, Klay dropped 30 points in Game 2 to lead the Dubs to a crucial win to tie up the series at 1-1 at that point. However, it’s as if Thompson […]

Former NBA point guard Brevin Knight wasn’t thinking about going pro during his collegiate days. However, a message from Jason Kidd changed his mindset and entirety of his career. In a never-been-told story about Kidd, Knight shared how his initial plan of just going through college and finding a job after he graduates turned into […]

The NBA Playoffs are one of the greatest spectacles to watch by basketball fans around the world. Given that the stakes are at their highest in the postseason, there’s no question that the best NBA squads are giving their best to give themselves a shot at winning the coveted NBA title. More often than not, […]

The Miami Heat missed out on a golden opportunity to close out their NBA Playoffs second-round series against the New York Knicks in Game 5. Jimmy Butler and Co. do not expect to make the same mistake again now that they get to host the Knicks in Miami for Game 6. As has been the […]

The New York Knicks will have their backs up against the wall again on Friday night as they take on the Miami Heat in Game 6 of their NBA Playoffs second-round matchup. After winning Game 5 to cut the series deficit to 3-2, the Knicks have a much tougher task ahead of them as they […]

After the Denver Nuggets sent the Phoenix Suns packing in the playoffs, several critics and haters proceeded to troll Kevin Durant. Many couldn’t help but mention Carmelo Anthony in the process, noting that KD would have been still ring-less like Melo had he not joined the Golden State Warriors. When Durant left the Warriors, many […]

The Dallas Mavericks had a disappointing year in the 2022-2023 season, to say the least. A rough start caused GM Nico Harrison to opt for risk at the trade deadline, acquiring Kyrie Irving for a hefty package in the process. Although Irving played well individually for the Mavericks, it did not translate to team success. […]

In spite of the fact that he’s been retired from the NBA for more than a decade now, there’s no denying that the great Shaquille O’Neal still remains to be one of the most prominent players around the league. He also happens to be a very successful player-turned-entrepreneur, with the 51-year-old currently boasting an estimated […]

The Phoenix Suns are out of the NBA Playoffs far earlier than anyone expected after being upset by the Denver Nuggets and two-time MVP Nikola Jokic. While Jokic played an incredible series and helped by a strong supporting cast, part of the Suns issues boiled down to injuries. future Hall of Fame point guard Chris […]

The Denver Nuggets eliminated the Phoenix Suns in six games, even giving them quite the beating in Game 6. Phoenix came into the playoffs with lofty expectations after acquiring superstar Kevin Durant at the trade deadline. In that deal, Phoenix sent away Mikal Bridges and Cameron Johnson, two young forwards that played pivotal roles for […]

It’s a sad day to be a Phoenix Suns fan. Perhaps it’s even more depressing to be the team’s owner right now after investing billions of dollars in an investment that has not paid off as expected. This has to be the case for team owner Mat Ishbia, who just watched his Suns eliminated in […]

The Boston Celtics have been led by their star duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown all season, yet neither of them took the lead during Game 6 versus the Philadelphia 76ers. Instead, guard Marcus Smart stepped up in a big way to help Boston extend the series during the 95-86 win. Over the course of […]

Phoenix Suns coach Monty Williams has led the team to one of its most successful stretches in franchise history. Since Williams was hired by the Suns prior to the 2019-20 season, they had an 8-0 stretch in the NBA bubble, reached the 2021 NBA Finals and achieved a franchise-best 64 wins last season. But the […]

Former NBA player turned Grizzlies commentator Brevin Knight is no stranger to LeBron James‘ greatness. As a player, Knight went just 3-14 against James throughout his 12 year career in the league. Now the play-by-play man for the Grizzlies, Knight got a glimpse of how good James still can be during the first round of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently preparing for Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Golden State Warriors. Los Angeles holds a 3-2 lead in the series and NBA analyst Kendrick Perkins believes LeBron James and the Lakers can finish the job at home on Friday night. However, he isn’t “banking” on Anthony […]

In just his second NBA season in 2021, Deandre Ayton proved to be a massive X-factor for the Phoenix Suns and was one of the main reasons why they found themselves in the NBA Finals. Just two years later, Ayton’s time in Phoenix is very much in question after another disappointing playoff flameout. Losing in […]

Despite playing just six playoff games this year, Grizzlies wing (well, soon-to-be former Grizzlies wing) Dillon Brooks has been the most controversial player in this year’s NBA playoffs. During the Grizzlies’ first round series against the Lakers, Brooks took it upon himself to be LeBron James’ personal tormentor, antagonizing the Lakers legend and dismissing him […]

The Phoenix Suns got everything they could out of Cameron Payne in their season-ending 125-100 loss to the Denver Nuggets in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals. But Payne, who had a playoff career-high 31 points on 12-of-16 shooting, said he could have emptied more from his tank if the team’s season continued. Cameron […]

The Sacramento Kings had an excellent season in 2022-23, and although it ended with a hard-fought Game 7 loss to the defending champion Golden State Warriors, fans of the team had a ton to cheer about throughout the campaign. The Kings have made it clear that two players they are keen on re-signing in the […]

Chris Paul knows a thing or two about bitter postseason defeats during an 18-year NBA career that spans across five different franchises. In the last two years alone, he has witnessed his Phoenix Suns get walloped at home with their season on the line. This time, though, he watched helplessly from the bench (groin injury). […]