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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder might boast the league’s best record and strongest analytics, but that doesn’t change the stakes ahead. Their season now hinges on Game 7 after failing to close out the Denver Nuggets in Game 6, where Denver responded with a 119-107 victory to even the second-round series. This series […]

After a 119-107 loss to the Denver Nuggets, the Oklahoma City Thunder will host Game 7 at the Paycom Center on Sunday, where Mark Daigneault will look to guide All-Stars Jalen Williams, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and the Thunder to their first Western Conferece Finals. In Game 6, Williams turned in his worst shooting performance of the […]

It seems like the Denver Nuggets have been on the ropes the entire postseason. Their 2024-25 campaign was in dire straits after they blew a 22-point lead and nearly lost Game 4 to the Los Angeles Clippers in the first-round. They hung on and won the series. Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals was […]

The 2024-25 season was a nightmare on nearly all fronts for the Philadelphia 76ers. Touted by many as a legitimate threat to the Boston Celtics’ reign after pulling off the blockbuster signing of nine-time All-Star Paul George, the 76ers could never quite get into a rhythm as a team after they were hampered by injuries […]

For the second straight NBA Playoffs series, the Minnesota Timberwolves made a statement, and Anthony Edwards didn’t need many words to do it. After the Wolves clinched a second consecutive trip to the Western Conference Finals sending the Golden State Warriors home in five games, the Wolves superstar posted a photo on his Instagram with […]

Jayson Tatum’s injury has put the Boston Celtics in a bind; as stacked as their roster remains even with Tatum out, it still is unlikely for them to be much of a threat in the championship picture when their best player is on the mend. And with the financial pressure of being in the second […]

As the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics prepare for a high-stakes Game 6 in the Eastern Conference semifinals, NBA legend Magic Johnson has singled out six players he believes will decide the game. In a bold prediction, Johnson named OG Anunoby, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Mikal Bridges for the Knicks, while pointing to Derrick White, […]

Jamal Murray powered through illness to keep the Denver Nuggets’ title hopes alive. For the second straight series, the 2023 champions are headed to a do-or-die Game 7. Murray led the charge with a 25-point performance, guiding Denver to a 119-107 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night and forcing a decisive showdown […]

Fans are getting excited about the fact that they will witness a Game 7 between Nikola Jokic’s Denver Nuggets and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Oklahoma City Thunder. The Nuggets came out victorious in Thursday’s matchup against the Thunder in Game 6. Oklahoma City led 3-2 in the series, meaning that Denver needed to win to keep their […]

The Denver Nuggets are storming into Game 7 with momentum and confidence after a powerful 119–107 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6. It was a statement game for the Nuggets, who showed grit and resilience when it mattered most. Jamal Murray led the team with 25 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists […]

Christian Braun made franchise history with his excellent performance in Game 6 of the West Semis series between the Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night. In 39 minutes of action, Braun finished with a stat line of 23 points, 11 rebounds, five assists, three steals, and a block. He shot 8-of-14 from […]

The Denver Nuggets thwarted elimination Thursday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-107. But Nikola Jokic wasn’t the true hero in this NBA Playoffs thriller. Nor was Jamal Murray — as the Game 6 hero emerged as a surprise. The Nuggets’ X account used two words and a photo to reveal the man who saved […]

New York Knicks legend Charles Oakley defended Tom Thibodeau with a blunt message on the criticism that the head coach overplays his starters. The Knicks’ head coach has dealt with this criticism for much of his career, some of which has been valid. New York’s starters largely have been among leaders in minutes per game […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets series has witnessed momentum shifts and highlight-reel moments. Isaiah Hartenstein used his two hands to deliver the latest NBA Playoffs moment. Right in front of Nikola Jokic. The 27-year-old came out of nowhere and right behind the multiple NBA Most Valuable Player winner. Aaron Wiggins attacked the inside […]

For the second straight year, the Oklahoma City Thunder are learning just how different the game can be in the NBA playoffs. Despite going 68-14 and leaving the rest of the Western Conference in the dust during the regular season, the No. 1 seed has labored for most of its Western Conference Semifinals series with […]

During the NBA Draft Combine this week in Chicago, there have already been a few names that have turned heads as they hope to raise their draft stock. One player who has had a strong showing at the NBA Draft Combine is former Auburn star Tahaad Pettiford. Pettiford’s Auburn teammate Johni Broome is also hoping […]

Steve Kerr, it turns out, didn’t need the benefit of hindsight to ultimately deduce whether his team could’ve won the title had Stephen Curry avoided injury. Less than an hour after the Golden State Warriors’ season officially came to a close, the nine-time NBA champion was already comfortable lamenting their realistic opportunity to raise the […]

Since the Golden State Warriors won their last championship in 2022, they have been in desperation mode. The team has constantly hovered around the NBA Play-In Tournament picture, unloading much of their tank late in the regular season in order to increase their chances of success in the playoffs. One can only scratch and claw […]

The Western Conference Semifinal series between the Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder has been a hard fought battle, with some tensions spilling over in Game 6. During the first half of Game 6 between the Nuggets and Thunder, Aaron Gordon and Alex Caruso got into a little jockeying for position that ultimately resulted in […]

Devin Booker is known for draining jumpers on the hardwood — but his swing in the batter’s box is grabbing just as much attention. The Phoenix Suns star posted a clip on Instagram of himself launching a monster home run during a casual batting practice session. Dressed in oversized shorts, a white tee, and a […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are storming through the NBA playoffs, and it’s not just their stars drawing attention. This week, Kendrick Perkins had praise for the Thunder, and it quickly exploded across social media after the ESPN analyst delivered a bold take on the team’s elite bench depth, with quite the comparison for the teams […]

The NBA Draft Combine is being held in Chicago this week, with draft hopefuls looking to raise their stock ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft. As the week comes to an end, one name that has been reportedly turning heads during the NBA Draft Combine is former BYU star Egor Demin. Egor Demin participated in […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves secured a spot in the Western Conference Finals for the second year in a row. Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle led the team to a 4-1 series win in the second round against the Golden State Warriors. After clinching their spot in the next round, veteran point guard Mike Conley posted some […]

Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors saw their season come to an end after losing 121-110 to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 on Wednesday night. However, this happened to them without their franchise star Stephen Curry. Curry injured his hamstring during the first half of Game 1 in the series. The hamstring strain […]

BOSTON — When Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum ruptured his Achilles tendon in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, starters like reigning NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown and fringe All-Star Derrick White were expected to step up. And they did just that during Boston’s 127-102 blowout win over the New York Knicks on Wednesday […]

The Golden State Warriors were sent home in the second round of the NBA Playoffs by the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Warriors put forth a good effort, but without Stephen Curry on the floor, they struggled to compete. Draymond Green and the rest of Golden State’s roster could not survive offensively without the former MVP. As […]

The Golden State Warriors’ season came to an end after the Minnesota Timberwolves took Game 5 to win the series 4-1. The Warriors absorbed a 121-110 loss to bow out of the postseason. It’s worth noting that Golden State was carrying championship hopes, especially after bringing in All-Star Jimmy Butler into the fold during the […]

Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves continue to proceed with their playoff run. And Stephen A. Smith is taking notice. The Timberwolves won their series against the Golden State Warriors in five games, winning Game 5 on Wednesday night to advance to the Western Conference Finals. Smith reacted to the Timberwolves’ playoff success during May […]

With the Golden State Warriors facing another pivotal offseason, Gary Payton II’s free agency looms as one of several key storylines. Payton, a 32-year-old defensive standout, has expressed his desire to continue his journey with the Golden State franchise, even as his minutes and production declined during the postseason. Payton addressed his NBA future this […]

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic received a glowing endorsement from Cooper Flagg. Flagg, who has multiple projections to be the first overall pick of the 2025 NBA Draft, has been active in the NBA Draft Combine. He’s been showcasing his skillset while getting measurement on how he will be going into the league. The league […]

The Denver Nuggets are fighting to keep their championship hopes alive as they’re down 3-2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round of the NBA Playoffs. They may get a boost since the game is at home, but things may have taken a turn for the worse as Jamal Murray was listed on […]

The Golden State Warriors were eliminated by the Minnesota Timberwolves, 4-1. Minnesota clinched the series in Game 5 with a 121-110 win. The series feels like one of “what could have been” and is filled with missed opportunities due to Steph Curry getting injured in Game 1, missing Games 2 through 5, and targeting a […]

Oklahoma City Thunder veteran and lone champion Alex Caruso preached the importance of closing out a series ahead of Game 5 against the Denver Nuggets. Caruso says the Thunder’s late-game execution has grown since the beginning of the postseason. “We’ve done it at times this year against good teams. We were down at home to […]

The Golden State Warriors watched Jonathan Kuminga step his game up during the NBA Playoffs. But was everything all well between he and Steve Kerr? Kuminga faces a nebulous future with the Warriors. He’s a free agent and likely will command attention. Kuminga earned extensive minutes amid the Stephen Curry injury. The Minnesota Timberwolves, however, […]

As the Golden State Warriors were eliminated in the playoffs by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round, the team is entering an intriguing offseason where they look to boost the squad led by Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler. One question remains, the Warriors’ future with Jonathan Kuminga, but another player who was asked about […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers entered the 2024-25 season with championship aspirations and delivered a franchise-best 64-win campaign only to see it unravel in the postseason with a shocking five-game loss to the Indiana Pacers. As the dust settles, the front office faces a harsh reality: the current roster, while talented, is both financially inflexible and structurally […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ 2024-25 season was a storybook run-until it abruptly turned into a cautionary tale. After a franchise-best 64-18 regular season, the Cavaliers were unceremoniously bounced from the Eastern Conference semifinals by the Indiana Pacers in just five games. The Pacers, a No. 4 seed that started the year 13.5 games behind Cleveland, stormed […]

Another big offseason is underway for the Chicago Bulls after a disappointing season. The Bulls once again qualified for the NBA Play-In Tournament, and for the third year in a row, their season was ended by the Miami Heat. Chicago finished in ninth place in the Eastern Conference, so they opened the tournament at home […]

NBA legend Magic Johnson has a history of philanthropic efforts, but his latest move in service of Xavier University of Louisiana might be one of his best yet. During Xavier’s Centennial Gala on May 9th, Johnson pledged $500,000 to the Louisiana-based HBCU. The Centennial Gala, an unforgettable evening hosted by comedian Bill Bellamy, generated over […]