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The Golden State Warriors are trying whatever they can to stay alive in Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Without Stephen Curry, however, that task is proving to be incredibly difficult. During Game 5 on Wednesday night, all Curry could do watch and the Timberwolves increased their lead in the first half. So much so […]

The New Orleans Pelicans were one of the NBA’s biggest disappointments in the 2024-25 season. The team did not lack for talent. However, the sheer volume of injuries torpedoed what was expected to be a playoff-contending campaign. They now have a new front office leadership in place and a lottery pick in hand. As such, […]

Just because the Boston Celtics are without Jayson Tatum for the remainder of the playoffs after he suffered an Achilles injury, doesn’t mean that they aren’t still a formidable team. The New York Knicks found that out after the Celtics rolled to a 127-102 win in Game 5 to avoid elimination. But count Knicks star […]

Tyrese Haliburton has done nothing but transform the Indiana Pacers ever since he arrived in a blockbuster trade back in 2022. His unselfishness has given the Pacers an identity to work with, and now, they have been achieving so much success on the court that it’s not far-fetched to see them win it all now […]

The New York Knicks may not have closed out the Boston Celtics in Game 5, but history was made by one of their own. Jalen Brunson passed the late Kobe Bryant for the most fourth-quarter points scored in playoff history.  On Wednesday, Brunson finished the game with 22 points and six assists. Good enough to […]

The Boston Celtics aren’t done yet as they kept their season alive with a blowout win over the New York Knicks on Wednesday night. After taking Game 4, the Knicks came into Game 5 with a 3-1 lead in the series. They were hoping to finish off the shorthanded Celtics in Boston, but they couldn’t […]

The Boston Celtics were deflated at the end of Game 4 of their playoff series against the New York Knicks. After a big lead slipped away from Boston, star wing Jayson Tatum went down with a devastating torn Achilles and will be out for the rest of this season and probably next season as well. […]

The Boston Celtics came into Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the New York Knicks facing elimination. They were also short-handed with the loss of Jayson Tatum who suffered an Achilles injury in Game 4. But the Celtics used a huge third quarter to take control of the game. And according to Celtics […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson sparked buzz online after a heartfelt tribute to Kevin Durant following the announcement of his second Magic Johnson Award win. The iconic point guard, who celebrated Durant’s professionalism, personality, and work in the community, couldn’t help but throw in a playful wish that the Phoenix Suns star suited up […]

Scottie Pippen recently set social media ablaze with an Instagram post that threw fans back to the glory days of the Chicago Bulls dynasty. The post featured an image of a 1990s Bulls timeout huddle, with Michael Jordan, Phil Jackson, Pippen, and their legendary teammates locked in discussion. “The circle of people around you matters…,” […]

During the New York Knicks’ Eastern Conference Semifinal series against the Boston Celtics, Knicks star Jalen Brunson has certainly haunted the dreams of Celtics fans. Jalen Brunson has arguably been the best player in the series, and during the Knicks’ Game 5 loss to the Celtics, 127-102, he reached a milestone that only the late […]

The veterans of the game will always say that the closeout game is the most difficult one in any series. For the Minnesota Timberwolves, even though everything seems to be working in their favor for their closeout game against the Golden State Warriors, as they’ll be at home and they’ll be coming up against a […]

The Boston Celtics needed a big performance in order to stay alive in their series against the New York Knicks, and boy did they get one. Luke Kornet delivered a monster game for Boston, helping them force a Game 6 back in New York. Kornet did not start the game for Boston but played a […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been searching for a president of basketball operations following the end of the season firing of Landry Fields. Fields was the team’s general manager, and since his firing the organization promoted Onsi Saleh as team general manager. But the Hawks have been scouring the market for a lead executive in the […]

Timothée Chalamet’s fandom got him a photo opp with New York Knicks icon Walt “Clyde” Frazier. The Oscar-nominated actor traveled to TD Garden in support of the Knicks in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Boston Celtics. Before the start of the game, Chalamet posed in a photo with the Knicks icon. […]

When the Boston Celtics lost Jayson Tatum to a torn ACL in Game 4 of their second-round series against the New York Knicks, fans thought it was all over. However, Luke Kornet and Derrick White came to play in a do-or-die Game 5 at home. They helped Boston build a 20-point lead in the second […]

The Boston Celtics are shockingly down 3-1 in the Eastern Conference semifinals against the New York Knicks, so they need to win on Wednesday night to avoid elimination. The Celtics are at home, so that helps their chances, but they were in a dog fight with the Knicks earlier in the game. It was a […]

The Boston Celtics are trying to keep their playoff hopes alive, as the team needs a win in Game 5 to bring the series against the New York Knicks to 3-2. A loss means elimination, and it appears that guard Derrick White is doing everything in his power to keep them in it. Especially with […]

The NBA Draft Combine is being held this week, and one player who is using it as an opportunity to improve his draft stock is former Auburn Tigers star Tahaad Pettiford. Pettiford took part in scrimmages this week, and recently dropped 23 points and eight assists in one game. Following the scrimmage, Pettiford spoke about […]

The San Antonio Spurs have a plethora of options at their disposal after landing the No. 2 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. With Cooper Flagg going No. 1, will they use their pick and select Dylan Harper? Will they pursue a blockbuster trade scenario for Giannis Antetokounmpo? According to ESPN’s Draft expert, San Antonio […]

Marvin Bagley III, the former second overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, is preparing for the upcoming NBA free agency frenzy. As the Memphis Grizzlies now know, the 26-year-old has carved out a seven-year career defined not by flashy highlights but by an unyielding commitment to preparation and mental fortitude. In an exclusive interview […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic drained an improbable three over Chet Holmgren to tie Game 5 at 103, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams retaliated down the stretch. Before Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander closed out the Nuggets in Tuesday’s 112-105 win, Williams’ three with 1:19 left set the table for Gilgeous-Alexander’s […]

Jayson Tatum’s Achilles injury sent shockwaves through the NBA. Not only will he not return in this year’s playoffs, but he’s likely to miss the entirety of next season as well. Leading up to the Game 5 matchup, New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau sent a heartfelt message to the Boston Celtics star. During […]

The Philadelphia 76ers had a great NBA Draft Lottery this past Monday, which resulted in them earning the No. 3 overall pick in the upcoming NBA Draft next month. This pick will be the real start to the NBA Draft, as both Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper are strong favorites to be drafted first and […]

The Boston Celtics are in a tough spot heading into Game 5, as they’re down 3-1 in the series to the New York Knicks. What’s even worse is that star forward Jayson Tatum suffered an Achilles injury that forced him to get immediate surgery. On Wednesday, head coach Joe Mazzulla shared an update regarding Tatum’s […]

The 2025 NBA Draft Combine began on Monday with the best prospects in this year’s class getting one-on-one time with personnel from all 30 teams across the league. Chicago has become the central hub for all things draft-related in recent years, and there has been plenty of discussion about the future of the league this […]

Fresh off the Game 4 victory over the Golden State Warriors, Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards met an NBA legend and shared a special moment with Hall-of-Famer Gary Payton. Payton, famously known as, “The Glove,” has been attending Warriors games over the last few years with his son, Gary Payton II, a key figure in […]

The Boston Celtics watched devastation unfold Monday night involving Jayson Tatum. The star forward Tatum left with a painful leg injury. Tatum sent a message to his father after the NBA Playoffs injury, leaked officially Wednesday. Insider Marc J. Spears of ESPN/Andscape revealed the context of this heart-wrenching message. “I talked to his father this […]

The ping pong balls didn’t bounce the Brooklyn Nets’ way at Monday’s draft lottery. After entering the night with the sixth-best odds, the Nets fell to No. 8. It was a disappointing outcome after Brooklyn reacquired its first-round pick from the Houston Rockets last summer and tanked in hopes of landing a top selection. However, […]

With the season-ending injury to Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum, there’s no denying that it will be up to Jaylen Brown to lead the team as they’re down 3-1 to the New York Knicks. Before the Celtics prepare for Game 5, looking to extend the series, former NBA player Kendrick Perkins has a request for […]

For the first time in his career, Giannis Antetokounmpo is open to a trade away from the Milwaukee Bucks. The two-time MVP has been loyal throughout his career, but fans could very well see him in a new uniform next season. If a trade does happen, the Bucks will likely try and do right by […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ 2024–25 season ended not with a bang, but with the gut-punch of cruel timing. Less than two weeks after steamrolling through the most efficient offensive series in NBA history, Cleveland’s dream of reaching the Finals without LeBron James was extinguished. The Cavs had won 64 games, ranked first in offensive efficiency, and […]

The NBA fined Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green $50,000 on Wednesday for making what the league deemed an “inappropriate comment” that questioned the integrity of game officials. The fine was announced just hours before the Warriors face a must-win Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves in their Western Conference Semifinals series. The incident occurred […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After Lu Dort connected on three pivotal three-pointers, trimming the Denver Nuggets’ nine-point lead to two amidst a 9-2 run, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 16-foot step-back found the bottom of the net. Jamal Murray fouled him in the process of a three-point play that gave the Thunder their first lead […]

In a surprising turn of events, the Dallas Mavericks won the lottery and will be picking No. 1 when the draft comes along. That means that they will have the chance to select Cooper Flagg, who has been the favorite all year to be selected No. 1, regardless of who has the pick. Now that […]

The Dallas Mavericks won the No. 1 pick overall in the NBA Draft and are expected to select former Duke Blue Devils star Cooper Flagg. With the organization potentially creating a big three in Flagg, Kyrie Irving, and Anthony Davis, rumors suggest the front office will be aggressive in adding a point guard in the […]

Tyrese Haliburton delivered one of his best playoff performances as the Indiana Pacers eliminated the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 5 of their second-round series on Tuesday night, winning 114-105. The All-Star guard finished with 31 points, eight assists, six rebounds, a steal, and a block while shooting 10-for-15 from the field and 5-for-6 from three. […]

Ace Bailey is considered one of the top prospects entering the 2025 NBA Draft in what is being called a deep class. With the draft around the corner, the former Rutgers Scarlet Knights star compared himself to some notable NBA stars. During a press conference, the 18-year-old guard/forward was asked about his comparisons. Bailey confidently […]

After once leading the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder 2-1 in their second-round playoff series, the Denver Nuggets are now facing elimination. And one insider believes Denver, in an attempt to extend the series to a seventh game, should scratch Michael Porter Jr. Porter has been playing through a severe shoulder injury, which Porter has said […]