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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons provided an update on the NBA’s most shocking trade of the 2024-25 campaign between the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks. The Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis blockbuster trade is arguably the most surprising deal in league history. And while some view it as one of the worst deals the Mavericks […]

Nikola Jokic is continuing to silence his doubters with his record-breaking performances. The reigning three-time NBA MVP is in the midst of piecing together a solid legacy that also has an NBA championship, a Finals MVP, and six All-NBA Team selections. Jokic just finished his best season by averaging a triple-double.  Here are the 10 […]

PHILADELPHIA — After a disastrous, 24-win season, the Philadelphia 76ers are running it back. Not only are head coach Nick Nurse and president of basketball operations Daryl Morey going to be back, the latter said, but so are all three of the team’s stars: Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George. “Ownership gave us the […]

As the Phoenix Suns have officially fired Mike Budenholzer following a 36-46 season, it marked the third head coach in three years for the franchise. However, Taylor Jenkins and Michael Malone were recently fired and could be immediate targets. Since firing Monty Williams at the end of the 2022-23 season, the Suns have been to […]

The New York Knicks will officially enter the 2025 NBA Playoffs as the third seed in the Eastern Conference. After a debatably successful season, the Knicks will face the Detroit Pistons, a team that beat New York in three of their four games this season. But the playoffs are an entirely different beast. And while […]

With the New Orleans Pelicans recently firing David Griffin, there is doubt surrounding the organization on what could be the next steps. Another domino that many are looking to fall is Willie Green and if he’ll be fired soon as well. If that’s the case, there is already a team that could be looking to […]

As Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics prepare to defend last year’s title as favorites in the Eastern Conference, some concerns could derail their pursuit of back-to-back championships. The health of three starters, including All-Star Jaylen Brown, Kristaps Porzingis, and Jrue Holiday, is a legitimate worry. However, based on the Celtics’ overall talent, a route to […]

The Phoenix Suns have fired head coach Mike Budenholzer after just one season, the team announced on Monday. “Competing at the highest level remains our goal, and we failed to meet expectations this season,” the team released in a statement. “Our fans deserve better. Change is needed.” Budenholzer, 55, was hired by the Suns in […]

The Brooklyn Nets ended their season with a whimper on Sunday, falling 113-105 to the New York Knicks at Barclays Center. While the game appeared to have little meaning, it had implications for Brooklyn’s draft positioning. The loss dropped the Nets’ first-round pick via the Knicks to 26th. Had Brooklyn won, New York would have […]

The Phoenix Suns may have had one of the more disappointing seasons for a team that had true championship aspirations, and there could be a lot of changes in the offseason. One of those changes could be Kevin Durant heading to another team, and the Suns seem to be willing to work with him on […]

The Los Angeles Clippers clinched a spot in the 2025 NBA Playoffs, thanks to their thrilling 124-119 overtime win on the road over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday. Kawhi Leonard had a huge performance in that contest as well as James Harden, as the two superstars combined for 72 points. But not to be […]

The Phoenix Suns and Bradley Beal experiment has gone about as wrong as it could get. Although the Suns traded for Beal two seasons ago, many have felt that is has been two agonizing seasons. After being swept in the 2024 first round, one season later, they missed the playoffs entirely. With some of the […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have made the decision to relieve David Griffin of his duties as executive vice president of basketball operations, the team announced on Monday morning. “After considerable thought and evaluation, I have decided to relieve David Griffin of his duties as executive vice president of basketball operations,” Pelicans Governor Gayle Benson said […]

James Harden poured in 12 of his game-high 39 points during overtime on Sunday afternoon, lifting the Los Angeles Clippers to a 124-119 victory over the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco. The win secured the Clippers a direct spot in the NBA playoffs and pushed the Warriors into the play-in bracket. Harden closed the […]

Chauncey Billups’ net worth in 2025 is $35 million. Billups is a basketball coach who currently serves as the head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers. Before his coaching days, Billups was also a former NBA player. As a player, he is a five-time All-Star, a three-time All-NBA player, an NBA champion, and a Finals […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have a date with the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs, and it won’t be an easy matchup for either team. Head coach JJ Redick already knows the problems that they present, and it doesn’t look like he’s taking the opposing team lightly. “It’s a very difficult opponent,” […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers don’t have the playoffs to look forward to in the spring and summer of 2025. Instead, they have the NBA Draft…maybe. Although they own the 35th overall pick, which is a good selection for the second round, they have to see if they get their first-round pick this year. Their […]

For all of the uncertainties and unknowns, Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen remains grateful for his head coach, Mike Budenholzer. The duo were together with the Milwaukee Bucks in his final two seasons. In the 2024 offseason, Budenholzer and Allen reunited and brought with them, their chemistry. Following Sunday’s 109-98 loss to the Sacramento Kings, […]

The Golden State Warriors have found themselves in the Play-In Tournament after losing 124-119 to the Los Angeles Clippers in the final regular season game. The Warriors will face the Memphis Grizzlies for a chance to play the Houston Rockets in the first round of the playoffs. The Warriors have been in the Play-In Tournament […]

Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers are going dancing in the 2025 NBA Playoffs. They avoided going through the needle of the NBA Play-in Tournament after pulling off a come-from-behind 124-119 overtime victory over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday at Chase Center in San Francisco. The Clippers were down by as many as […]

The Golden State Warriors suffered a crushing 124-119 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday afternoon in their regular season finale, resulting in them finishing the campaign as the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference, meaning they will have to earn their way into the 2025 NBA Playoffs via the NBA’s play-in […]

The Milwaukee Bucks will be entering the 2025 NBA Playoffs as the fifth seed, finishing the 2024-25 season with a 48-34 record. As a result, they will face the number four-seeded Indiana Pacers, a familiar foe who has tormented them in the past. During the regular season, the Bucks took a solid 3-1 victory over […]

After Rory McIlroy finally captured the elusive Masters title, Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry wasted no time in celebrating the moment, quickly paying tribute to the Northern Irish golfer’s long-awaited triumph. Curry recently took to Instagram to celebrate Rory McIlroy’s historic achievement with his 58.1 million followers. Sharing a story that spotlighted McIlroy’s long-awaited […]

In his 20th NBA season, Chris Paul moved into second place all-time on the NBA’s assists and steals lists. In the final game of the season for the San Antonio Spurs, he reached yet another milestone. But unlike the marks he hit climbing the numbers ladders, his latest accomplishment didn’t rely on what he’d done throughout a […]

The Los Angeles Clippers sealed their playoff berth with a 124-119 overtime win over the Golden State Warriors on the final day of the regular season. They will be entering the playoffs as the fifth seed, going up against a Denver Nuggets team that’s looking to salvage its season after shaking up the team with […]

The Los Angeles Lakers took care of business on Friday night, sealing their spot as the third-seed out West after a win against the shorthanded Houston Rockets. What was left for them in the regular season was to await which team they would be matching up against in the first round of the playoffs. Following […]

Kevin Durant has never been shy to make his feelings regarding anything known. Ever since embracing his role as a villain (in NBA terms), Durant always seems to take the time to clap back towards his haters on social media, with X (formerly Twitter) being his preferred platform. And with the Phoenix Suns’ 2024-25 season […]

The Golden State Warriors enter the 2025 NBA Play-In Tournament with one clear objective: securing a postseason berth. Their opponent, the Memphis Grizzlies, presents a significant challenge. The two teams met four times in the regular season, with the Warriors emerging victorious in three of those matchups. Here, we offer four bold predictions for their […]

Draymond Green isn’t concerned about the Golden State Warriors’ aging star core ahead of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. Green and the Warriors are coming off a 124-119 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday afternoon. This resulted in the team missing a chance to secure an automatic playoff spot, having to settle for […]

The Denver Nuggets shocked the world this past Tuesday when they decided to clean house, relieving head coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth of their duties. Malone’s firing came as a particularly large surprise, considering how successful he has been throughout his 10-year stint with the franchise, which peaked when he helmed the […]

The 2024-25 season, by all accounts, has been a successful one for Lonzo Ball. Many feared that his career could be over after multiple knee surgeries, but Ball defied the odds and made his triumphant return for the Chicago Bulls, playing in 35 games and even starting in 14 of them. However, Ball hasn’t played […]

Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler gave an injury update after a scary collision he suffered in the team’s loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. The postseason is set, and the Warriors will have to navigate the Play-In again to get into the playoffs. While Sunday’s defeat was a potential missed opportunity, this franchise is […]

In an all-important clash against the Los Angeles Clippers that would mean the difference between making the playoffs outright and having to go through the play-in tournament, the Golden State Warriors trimmed the rotation down to nine men. This was a game with a playoff-like atmosphere, and it was telling that head coach Steve Kerr […]

LOS ANGELES – With the Los Angeles Lakers making the playoffs outright and clinching the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference, talk has begun to sprout up about the Lakers’ possible championship chances. One reason why the Lakers are being mentioned such talks is because of their defense. And it’s been the oldest player […]

The last few games of the 2024-25 NBA regular season did not go according to plan for the Golden State Warriors. After going on a hot run of form in the aftermath of the Jimmy Butler trade, it looked as though the Warriors were a lock to make the playoffs outright. Instead, a Harrison Barnes […]

Rudy Gobert understands the importance of his role in the Minnesota Timberwolves’ upcoming first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Timberwolves won their season finale against the Utah Jazz on Sunday, securing the sixth seed in the Western Conference playoff bracket. This kept them safe from having to take part in the Play-In Tournament, […]

The Golden State Warriors’ rollercoaster season is officially in danger. After an overtime battle for the final spot in the top-six in the Western Conference, the Warriors came up short to the Los Angeles Clippers, falling 124-119 at home. The loss sends the Dubs to the dreaded Play-In Tournament, where they will host the Memphis […]

Losing to the Los Angeles Clippers was brutal for Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors. The game went down to the wire as both teams traded blows with one another. They competed until the final seconds of overtime, where the Clippers came out victorious by the final score of 124-119. Golden State had chances […]

If one thing is sure, Mike Budenholzer’s first season with the Phoenix Suns was as ugly as ever. After firing Frank Vogel, the Suns hired Budenholzer and signed him to a $50 million contract. To which many thought he was the answer. Although the team had an 8-1 start, that was the pinnacle of sustained […]