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Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero recently credited two former teammates for helping him navigate the early challenges of his NBA career. Speaking on The Pivot Podcast, Banchero reflected on his rookie season after being selected No. 1 overall in the 2022 NBA Draft. The 22-year-old forward said the welcoming environment in Orlando played a major […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves could not have asked for a better start to the first quarter of Game 1 in the Western Conference Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. After Jaden McDaniels scored five quick points on back-to-back possessions, Anthony Edwards showed off his handles with a step-back three over Chet Holmgren. All of a sudden, […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves suffered a 114-88 Game 1 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals. It was a close contest in the first half, but OKC was just too much for Minnesota in the second half. Regardless, many have criticized the officiating crew for allegedly favoring Oklahoma City in the first […]

As Devin Booker continues to pave his way as one of the all-time great Phoenix Suns in franchise history, he’s also continuing to write his story with his debut signature sneaker, the Nike Book 1. Constantly imagining new concepts and bringing Booker’s creations to life, fans have had a steady influx of colorways and an […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been named the recipient of the Michael Jordan Trophy as the 2024-25 Kia NBA Most Valuable Player, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. The NBA will officially announce Gilgeous-Alexander as this season’s MVP before Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals on TNT Wednesday night. As a result […]

On Tuesday evening, the Oklahoma City Thunder went up 1-0 in their Western Conference Finals series vs the Minnesota Timberwolves with a dominant home win. The Thunder shook off a bit of a rough start, turning up the heat in the second half and ultimately pulling away from a Minnesota team that simply couldn’t hit […]

Austin Reaves broke out in a big way this season. The undrafted guard averaged 20.2 points per game, and he was even more productive when he didn’t have to share the floor with LeBron James and/or Luka Doncic. The latter of those two stars was, of course, traded for in one of the most surprising […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder took Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals after beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 114-88 on Tuesday. However, the contest was ridiculed throughout, as many complained about the officiating of the game, especially with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who seemingly had some favorable calls. The questionable officiating allegedly led to one official to call […]

The Boston Celtics could face challenges in moving veteran guard Jrue Holiday this offseason as they navigate the financial pressure of a projected $500 million payroll. According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, several rival executives believe Boston may need to attach incentives — such as draft picks — to offload Holiday’s contract, which […]

The Boston Celtics have a big, interesting offseason ahead of them. After a surprising second-round playoff exit and a brutal Achilles tendon injury to Jayson Tatum, the Celtics could realistically shake up their entire roster ahead of the 2025-26 season. With Tatum expected to miss most if not all of next season, the Celtics’ payroll […]

The Phoenix Suns are currently preparing for what figures to be a turbulent summer that could drastically alter the future direction of the franchise. Many pundits expect Kevin Durant to be on the move this year after Phoenix’s second straight year without winning a playoff game, although it’s unclear how high his value will be […]

We’ve got the Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Game 2 Results according to NBA 2K25 to see who the game thinks will win. The Thunder took care of business in Game 1, defeating the Timberwolves 114-88. Meanwhile, Minnesota is looking to rebound from their loss and tie the series up before heading back home. […]

The Air Jordan 1 is celebrating its 40-year anniversary throughout 2025 in memorializing the iconic moment Chicago Bulls’ Michael Jordan changed the footwear game forever. The Jordan 1 continues to be the most recognized silhouette to ever release and the low-top iteration has garnered massive popularity over the last few years. In just a few […]

One reliable source of arguments among NBA fans is the seemingly never-ending GOAT debate between LeBron James and Michael Jordan. While proponents of James point to his longevity and the numerous NBA records he has shattered over the last few years, Jordan backers have the six NBA titles that MJ won with the Chicago Bulls […]

Trade speculation surrounding Paul George’s future with the Philadelphia 76ers appears to be overstated, according to a new report by Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. Contrary to recent rumors, Fischer reported that there is no indication the 76ers are looking to package George with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft […]

The Atlanta Hawks are currently looking for ways to bolster their roster this offseason in the wake of yet another play-in tournament exit. Although rumors continue to swirl, it seems likely that Trae Young will be onboard in Atlanta for at least next season as the team tries to put a contender together around him. […]

If Game 1 signaled how referees intend to officiate Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Minnesota Timberwolves might be facing an uphill battle throughout the series. Even more troubling, the nature of the calls could turn the Western Conference Finals into a tough watch for fans. FS1 host Nick Wright addressed the issue on […]

Despite growing speculation surrounding Kevin Durant’s future with the Phoenix Suns, the organization has yet to begin any trade discussions involving the veteran forward, according to a new report from Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. Durant, 36, has been widely viewed as a potential trade candidate this summer following another disappointing campaign for the […]

This year’s NBA Playoffs have featured some of the toughest, most physical basketball in recent memory—making the whistles Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drew in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals feel completely out of place. One Thunder fan on Reddit compiled every foul call involving SGA during Game 1 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, highlighting just how […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder opened the Western Conference Finals with a dominant 114-88 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night, seizing a 1-0 series lead behind stifling defense and overwhelming interior play. Second-year big man Chet Holmgren finished with 15 points, seven rebounds, three assists, two blocks, and a steal while shooting 6-for-9 from […]

Anthony Edward going up against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the headline matchup everyone has been anticipating heading into the Western Conference Finals. These are two of the best young stars the NBA has to offer, and one of them will be advancing to their first NBA Finals with a chance to win a championship. Gilgeous-Alexander and […]

The Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks are facing off in the Eastern Conference Finals, as one team will be advancing to the NBA Finals. These two teams have quite a history with each other after facing each other last season in the playoffs during the second round. That series went seven games, but the […]

The Brooklyn Nets entered the draft lottery with dreams of the No. 1 pick and Cooper Flagg. However, their fall to No. 8 put several tier two prospects within their range. Among those is Flagg’s Duke teammate, Kon Kneuppel. The sharpshooting forward is coming off a standout freshman season, averaging 14.4 points, 4.0 rebounds and […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves were embarrassed in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on Tuesday night, losing 114-88 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. It was a rough showing for superstar Anthony Edwards, who only scored 18 points. Following the steep defeat, Ant sent a fiery message to himself. Via ESPN’s Dave McMenamin: “I definitely gotta […]

The NBA world has been waiting for the last in-season award to be announced, and it’s who will be winning MVP. Everyone knows it will come between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic, and the announcement is set to happen soon, according to The Athletic. “Sources say the NBA is expected to finally announce the MVP […]

During Game 1 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves, the crowd at the Paycom Center was singing along to Ludacris in a viral moment. Videos have surfaced of the Thunder fans singing along to Ludacris’ “Move B***h” as guard Alex Caruso hit a three-pointer during their blowout win over the Timberwolves. They sang […]

Thunder’s Jalen Williams didn’t just show up for Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. He made a statement. The Thunder forward delivered a rare and electric stat line: 19 points, eight rebounds, five assists, five steals, and zero turnovers. It was the kind of all-around performance that channeled his inner Russell Westbrook, though with […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander owned the night with his Game 1 performance, then melted hearts with a postgame moment fans won’t forget. After the Thunder’s dominant 114-88 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, the 26-year-old guard stepped back onto the hardwood, not for cameras or glory, but to shoot around with his young son, […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 114-88 in Game 1, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reflected on his leadership style following his Western Conference Final debut. It was his first time playing in a third-round series. Gilgeous-Alexander vowed to solve the Timberwolves’ problems throughout the best-of-7 series after Minnesota held the MVP […]

Former Milwaukee Bucks player Thanasis Antetokounmpo is ready to lace up again. The high-energy forward has officially been cleared to resume basketball activities after a year-long recovery from a torn Achilles tendon suffered in May 2024. The injury came during an offseason workout and required surgery that sidelined him for the entire 2024–25 season. Now, […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder drew first blood in their Western Conference finals matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves at home. With Gilgeous-Alexander leading the attack, Oklahoma City came away with a 114-88 victory on Tuesday night to go up 1-0 in the series. Gilgeous-Alexander shot just 10-for-27 from the field and missed all […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves came out fairly strong in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, taking a 48-44 lead into halftime, but they had few answers versus the Oklahoma City Thunder on either side of the floor in the final 24 minutes. A 114-88 loss to the No. 1 seed will give them much to […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — In a game where Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace finished with seven assists off the bench, his teammate, Isaiah Hartenstein, saw flashes of Hall of Fame guard Magic Johnson in Game 1 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. After Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s seven free throws in five minutes of the opening frame, Wallace settled […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander did not have his shot going in the first half of Game 1 of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Western Conference Finals clash against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He went just 2-13 from the field and couldn’t get into a rhythm, as he had to force his way to the foul line over and over […]

The upcoming Eastern Conference Finals clash between the Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks is too close to call. The Pacers have ridden a blistering end to the regular season all the way to the ECF, and their series victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in five games shows that they have a much more well-oiled […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder took Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Bill Simmons was among those simply not happy after the game. Bill Simmons rips Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander after Game 1 win Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 31 points, five rebounds, nine assists, and three […]

Chet Holmgren did not have the best time during the Oklahoma City Thunder’s second-round series against the Denver Nuggets. He couldn’t buy a bucket from beyond the arc, and he had some lapses of concentration that led to two Thunder losses that could have cost them dearly. But now that they’ve put the Nuggets problem […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder bounced back from a slow first half and earned a convincing 114-88 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. There were plenty of intriguing takeaways, including the sparse 46 minutes that Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein combined for Tuesday night, but what should encourage fans […]

Guarding Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the likely winner of the 2025 NBA MVP award, is a thankless task. Even if the defender can stay in front of the Oklahoma City Thunder star, Gilgeous-Alexander has mastered the craft of drawing fouls, frustrating everyone all the more. And in the Thunder’s 114-88 Game 1 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, […]