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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). […]

The Phoenix Suns‘ stunning playoff exit at the expense of the Denver Nuggets has become quite the stir. After acquiring Kevin Durant at the trade deadline, the Suns were widely picked as the favorites to win the Western Conference. A day after getting eliminated, many players spoke to the media. However, Suns guard Devin Booker […]

The Boston Celtics saved their 2023 NBA Playoffs lives by taking a crucial Game 6 matchup over the Philadelphia 76ers by a score of 95-86. It was a sluggish performance from both sides the entire way, highlighted by rough shooting stats from either sidelines. For the Sixers, this was highlighted by James Harden, and arguably […]

It’s still likely Andrew Wiggins suits up for his team’s do-or-die Game 6 matchup the Los Angeles Angeles Lakers on Friday night. Considering his official injury designation and limited participation in a morning shootaround, though, it’s at least fair to wonder how effective an injured Wiggins will be for the Golden State Warriors with their […]

The Phoenix Suns were eliminated by the Denver Nuggets in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinal on Thursday night, and the rumor mill has already begun to churn on the future of Deandre Ayton with the franchise. The 24-year-old made it clear that he wants to remain in Arizona. “I love Phoenix, man,” Ayton […]

The Phoenix Suns are about to go through a long, drama-filled offseason following a loss to the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Playoffs. One question mark is the future of Deandre Ayton, and the other is what is going to happen with Chris Paul. However, the veteran point guard was clearly bothered by the constant […]

Chris Paul made a brutally honest admission on his groin injury following the Phoenix Suns’ elimination from the NBA playoffs, per Duane Rankin. Paul reportedly said he was “close” to returning from the injury prior to Phoenix’s Game 6 defeat at the hands of the Denver Nuggets. The Suns certainly could have used CP3 late […]

The Boston Celtics saved their season by taking a pivotal Game 6 matchup over the Philadelphia 76ers by a score of 95-86. It was a sluggish performance from both sides the entire way, highlighted by rough shooting stats on both sides. None were worse than Jayson Tatum, who scored only 19 points on 5/21 shooting. […]

The union of Julius Randle and the New York Knicks has had its share of ups-and-downs over the last four years, but even the most critical fans would begrudgingly admit he has contributed to the most success the franchise has enjoyed in a decade. The 28-year-old is again being formally recognized for it after earning […]

The Toronto Raptors are casting their net far and wide as they try to find the next head coach of their popular franchise, even travelling abroad to determine whether or not the future of the organization lay there. Specifically, if it’s in Italy, where the renowned Sergio Scariolo is coaching Virtus Bologna in the LBA […]

The second round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs is nearing its end, which means organizations are a step closer to the Larry O’Brien Trophy. Still, some have one last chance to clinch a spot in the Conference Finals in a win-or-go-home situation. With the Philadelphia 76ers set to face the Boston Celtics on Sunday, it […]

Words cannot describe how good Nikola Jokic has been in the NBA playoffs for the Denver Nuggets. The two-time league MVP had a historic 53-point night in Game 4 of this series and in Game 6 on Thursday night, Jokic recorded a 32-point triple-double to push the Nuggets into the Western Conference Finals. Jokic had […]

New York Knicks star Julius Randle has made it a tradition to kiss his wife following each game he plays in. He did the same following Game 5 against the Miami Heat, and for some reason Kenyon Martin thought this was a bad look. Kenyon Martin on Julius Randle(via @HecBreezo) https://t.co/X3dD6hHv9X — Alex B. (@KnicksCentral) […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are currently in a much earlier offseason than expected following an abrupt playoff exit. In order to make up for the extra time on his hands, Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo officially submitted his name into the ring to be the quarterback for the Green Bay Packers. .@packers, got room for a new […]

The Boston Celtics have been in this position before. Almost a year has passed since the Celtics came back from a 3-2 series deficit against the Milwaukee Bucks in the second round of the 2022 NBA playoffs, and they will have a golden opportunity to do the same against the Philadelphia 76ers, as they battle […]

Anthony Davis suffered a head injury during the Los Angeles Lakers’ Game 5 loss versus the Golden State Warriors. NBA Hall of Famers and current analysts Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley were seen laughing on TNT’s Inside the NBA after Davis left the game in a wheelchair. Inside the NBA crew while talking about Lakers-Warriors […]

Although the Sacramento Kings fell in Game 7 of their first-round series against the Golden State Warriors, chants of “SAC-RA-MENTO” still rained down from the very top row at Golden 1 Center. One of the most passionate fan bases in the entire league, Sacramento showed their appreciation for this year’s team, a group that ended […]

Miami Heat power forward Kevin Love has teamed up with some of the best players in the game, especially during his eight-year stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers. LeBron James, Kyrie Irving, Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland. Each of them perennial All-Star candidates to this day. However, his brief tenure with the Heat has opened his eyes […]

With their backs up against the wall and facing elimination, the Boston Celtics came away with a massive 95-86 Game 6 road victory over the Philadelphia 76ers to keep their season alive. He may not have had his best game ever, but Jayson Tatum stepped up when it mattered most for the Celtics, scoring 16 […]

Rumor has it, the Chicago Bulls are looking to make some serious changes to their player personnel this coming summer, and a recent report by one NBA insider suggests that they could be willing to pair star centerpiece Zach LaVine with a recently eliminated rising star talent. When sitting down with an anonymous GM, Heavy […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are the favorite to land Chris Paul following the Phoenix Suns elimination from the NBA playoffs, per sportsbetting.ag. The Lakers lead the odds for CP3 at +300. The Minnesota Timberwolves are second at +400, with a potential reunion with the Los Angeles Clippers checking in at +600. It should be noted […]

The fates of the Dallas Mavericks and the Phoenix Suns seem like they’ll be intertwined for years to come. This intertwinement began in 2004, when the Mavs let Steve Nash walk for nothing in free agency, and it continued in 2018, when the Suns drafted Deandre Ayton first overall instead of pairing Devin Booker with […]

Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams is about to find out just how tolerant new owner Mat Ishbia is when it comes to suffering another devastating NBA Playoffs loss at home. For the second straight year, the Footprint Center cleared out early and in despair after the Denver Nuggets unceremoniously dispatched of the undermanned Phoenix […]

The Phoenix Suns season came to an end on Thursday as the Denver Nuggets eliminated them from the playoffs. As a result, Deandre Ayton’s name is circulating even more among trade circles. One team that makes sense for Ayton is the Chicago Bulls, although it will depend on how the NBA Draft Lottery shakes out, […]

Former Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer was let to by the team in the aftermath of the franchise’s first-round loss to the Miami Heat — and they’re reportedly already looking into head coaches who are currently employed by other NBA teams, including Monty Williams and Tyronn Lue. The 2023-24 season marks the final campaign […]

The Philadelphia 76ers, over the past five seasons, have had their fair share of struggles against the Boston Celtics in the playoffs. Thus, it wasn’t a surprise to see that the Celtics entered their second-round matchup as the favorite to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals. But heading into Game 6, it was the Sixers […]

For the second-straight season, the Phoenix Suns saw their campaign come to a bitter end in the second round of the playoffs, as they fell to the Denver Nuggets in Thursday’s Game 6 by a final score of 125-100. Perhaps the biggest issue for the ball club in their series was lacking health, as they […]

The Phoenix Suns season is over after a humiliating defeat on their home floor. The tune is a bit different this time, though, as the all-in push for Kevin Durant was expected to help get them back over the hump. While Durant and Devin Booker will have a few more years to figure things out […]

Miami Heat fans avert your eyes. The infamous Scott Foster will once again be on the court with Jimmy Butler and Co. as they look to close out the New York Knicks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Incredibly, the Heat have lost 10 straight games that Foster has officiated, and have just one […]

Many teams will enter the NBA offseason with questions regarding what their roster will look like, but the Phoenix Suns have some major decisions to make regarding the future of veteran point guard Chris Paul. Losing to the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference Semifinals this season, Paul missed the team’s final four games due […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum wasn’t feeling the love from C’s fans after the first half of Game 6 against the Philadelphia 76ers. The four-time All-Star went a brutal 0-for-10 from the field and had just one point in nearly 21 minutes of play. Yet, that doesn’t mean Boston’s staff lost faith in him. First-year […]

It won’t be long until 58 young men achieve their lifelong dream and hear commissioner Adam Silver (or deputy commissioner Mark Tatum) announce their names for selection in the NBA Draft. But until then, some of the most talented young basketball prospects around the world will still jockey for draft position, as they look to […]

The Boston Celtics managed to keep their season alive Thursday night, as they pulled out a crucial win over the Philadelphia 76ers to force a Game 7 back at TD Garden. As was expected, this series has proven to be a tightly contested back-and-forth affair, and an ultimate victor is slated to be crowned come […]

Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns looked poised for a deep postseason run after the 13-time NBA All-Star was acquired at the NBA Trade Deadline, but they were unable to withstand the potent Denver Nuggets offense, losing in six games in the Western Conference semifinal. “It sucked. It was a bad feeling,” Durant said after […]

The Phoenix Suns entered the 2023 NBA playoffs with high hopes. In fact, the Suns have not known hope like this in quite a while, as the addition of Kevin Durant has made them one of the favorites to win it all, even if it came at the expense of their depth. However, the more […]