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On Sunday evening, the Houston Rockets’ season came to a painful conclusion with a Game 7 home loss to the Golden State Warriors. It brought to an end any chance of a historic 3-1 comeback, and also concluded what was the first season of real success for Houston in several years. The major storyline for […]

The Sacramento Kings are restructuring. First, the Kings signed coach Doug Christie to a multi-year deal after a brief stint as interim coach following Mike Brown’s firing. Now, they are on the cusp of bringing on another former NBA player to their front office. The Kings are finishing a deal to hire former Chicago Bull […]

Even after a very impressive Game 7 NBA Playoffs win on the road against the Houston Rockets, the Golden State Warriors don’t have any time to admire their work. After getting through a brutally physical series, the Warriors will kick off the second round against the Minnesota Timberwolves just 48 hours after leaving the Toyota […]

The New York Knicks are coming off of their best win of the season on Monday night. Jalen Brunson led his team to an 108-105 win over the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of their second-round series. However, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst doesn’t think that the Knicks are in the clear yet after a historically bad […]

The NBA Playoffs continue, as the New York Knicks look to take a commanding 2-0 lead when they head to the TD Garden for Game 2 against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday. It’s time to continue our NBA Playoffs odds series with a Knicks-Celtics prediction and pick. Game 2 of the Knicks-Celtics semifinal promises high […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers entered the Eastern Conference Semifinals with the momentum of a 64-win season and a clean sweep of the Miami Heat. But after a bruising 121-112 Game 1 loss to the Indiana Pacers, the Cavs now find themselves in unfamiliar and deeply concerning territory. The defeat stung. However, the injuries Cleveland has endured […]

Kevin Love didn’t miss an opportunity to poke fun at a former teammate when LeBron James announced he would be missing the 2025 Met Gala. The Lakers forward said that he missed the event because of the MCL injury he suffered in a Game 5 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Love’s comments reminded fans of […]

There were hopes for Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown after he sustained a knee injury before starting the Eastern Conference semifinals against the New York Knicks. However, Boston sports journalist Bill Simmons raised concerns about Brown’s status after a brutal Game 1 loss. On the Bill Simmons Podcast, he beat the drum loudly. “That was […]

The Detroit Pistons are already making moves to prepare for next season, after losing to the New York Knicks in the NBA Playoffs. Detroit hopes to retain veteran guard Dennis Schroder in free agency, per Hoops Hype. “The Pistons have early Bird rights on him and his style of play fits Detroit well,” the report […]

The New York Knicks stole home court advantage in their second-round series against the Boston Celtics. Jalen Brunson and Co. needed overtime, but they walked out of TD Garden with an 108-105 win over Boston. Bill Simmons pointed toward one of New York’s role players as the reason why the Knicks were able to complete […]

The New York Knicks pulled off an amazing comeback win after forcing overtime against the Boston Celtics despite being down 20 points. New York stole Game 1 after securing a 108-105 victory. However, well-known sports analyst Colin Cowherd is seemingly unimpressed. During the latest episode of “The Herd,” the 61-year-old talking head completely downplayed the […]

The Milwaukee Bucks’ 2024-25 season was disappointing. There is no other way to put it. Now that their season is over, the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors are surfacing. On some sportsbooks, Giannis is favored to stay in the Eastern Conference and play for the Brooklyn Nets. On DraftKings, they have odds that favor the Golden […]

Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook is fresh off defeating his former team, the Oklahoma City Thunder, in Monday’s Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals. He also weighed in on who would win between the Thunder of 2012 and the current team. His answer was crystal clear, per Joe Mussatto of Oklahoman Sports. He chose the team […]

Father Time spares no one, including the best athletes in the world. While giving Father Time a workout is always admirable, some players had a hard time letting the game go. Unfortunately, in some cases, this left a stain on some of their legacies. Here is a look at 10 NBA legends who should’ve retired […]

On Monday, the Boston Celtics blew a 20-point lead and fell into a 1-0 hole in their second round playoff series vs the New York Knicks. The Celtics played much of this game without big man Kristaps Porzingis, who exited late in the first half with an illness and did not return. The ailment conjured […]

The Los Angeles Lakers trade for Luka Doncic was one of the biggest fleeces in NBA history, and that remains the case even after the team lost in the first round of the playoffs. But now they need to make a move involving Austin Reaves. The Lakers and Dallas Mavericks shocked the world when Doncic […]

As the Golden State Warriors advance to the second round of the 2025 playoffs for the third time in the last four years, all eyes are on Stephen Curry’s thumb injury. Ahead of Game 1 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Curry admitted that his thumb still hurts him but not enough to sideline him. Curry hurt […]

After the Houston Rockets were eliminated in the first round, general manager Rafael Stone knows decisions have to be made. He explained what could happen this offseason after the exit. “The business we’re in, nobody’s untouchable,” Stone said via Kelly Iko on X (formerly Twitter). “But we deeply value everyone on our roster. We have […]

Game 1 between the Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves tips off at 9:30 p.m. EST on Tuesday night. Draymond Green and Rudy Gobert have had some head-turning altercations throughout their careers, making this matchup a highly anticipated series. However, leading up to Game 1, Gobert downplayed the feud he and Green have had over […]

The Thunder host the Nuggets in Game 2 on Wednesday! The Nuggets shocked the Thunder in Game 1 with Aaron Gordon hitting a game-winning shot for the Nuggets to take a 1-0 series lead. It’s time to continue our NBA Playoffs odds series with a Nuggets-Thunder prediction and pick. The Nuggets didn’t skip a beat […]

On Monday evening, the New York Knicks rallied from 20 points down to shock the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of their second round series. The Knicks were led by 29 points from Jalen Brunson, who hit several clutch shots late in the fourth quarter to help get the game to overtime, where New York […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — With 9.1 seconds left and a one-point lead intact (119-118), Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams watched as his teammate Chet Holmgren missed two critical free throws, with the second miss landing into Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun’s hands. He launched the ball up the floor to Russell Westbrook, who found Aaron […]

The New York Knicks stunned the basketball world last night, defeating the Boston Celtics in historic fashion 108-105 in overtime in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The Knicks did the unthinkable, beating the Celtics for the first time this season on the road in Game 1 despite virtually no experts expecting them to […]

On Monday evening, the Oklahoma City dropped Game 1 of their second round playoff series vs the Denver Nuggets in shocking fashion. The Thunder controlled this game for most of the evening but collapsed in the final minute, with their strategy of fouling up three ultimately backfiring when Chet Holmgren missed two free throws and […]

Draymond Green is one of the most polarizing players in NBA history, even among his opponents. The loud, physical, and uber-talented forward has made his fair share of enemies on the court, but after the Golden State Warriors’ first-round series victory over the Houston Rockets, Green handed out praise to the young and scrappy Rockets. […]

On Monday evening, the New York Knicks stole home court advantage in their first round series vs the Boston Celtics with a resounding come from behind road win in overtime. The Knicks were led by 29 points apiece from Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby, and also were benefited by a historically poor shooting performance by […]

The Boston Celtics failed to win Game 1 against the New York Knicks after losing the contest 108-105 in an overtime thriller. It was a rather physical matchup to begin the series, and many fans believed there were a lot of no-calls that should have been made. During the post-game press conference, Jayson Tatum took […]

On Monday evening, the New York Knicks took a 1-0 lead in their second round playoff series vs the Boston Celtics with an epic comeback win in overtime. The Knicks trailed this one by 20 points in the third quarter, but some big plays from Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby, combined with a historically bad […]

While the Boston Celtics made NBA playoff history in a Game 1 loss to the New York Knicks, Jay Williams had had enough. On Get Up on ESPN, he had a blunt message for what he saw on Monday. "The second half was probably the dumbest second half I've ever seen that the Celtics have […]

With the NBA playoffs underway, the offseason rumor mill is already beginning to churn. Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future with the Milwaukee Bucks remains the league’s top point of speculation. Following the Bucks’ third consecutive first-round exit and Damian Lillard’s Achilles tear, an Antetokounmpo trade appears more likely than ever before. The Ringer’s Howard Beck said the […]

Nikola Jokic is just a man enjoying his life. After leading the Denver Nuggets to a thrilling win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals, fans spotted the three-time MVP celebrating the victory. One day after the Nuggets’ Game 1 win over the Thunder, Jokic was out in the […]

Among all of Kevin Durant’s NBA stops, his run with the Golden State Warriors continues to draw the most conversation. Now years removed from his time in the Bay Area, the former MVP recently shared his thoughts on that chapter playing with Stephen Curry via social media. On Monday night, a fan uploaded a compilation […]

Monday night was a busy day in pop culture, with the playoffs in the NBA and the NHL in high gear and the Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City also taking place. Among the notable personalities at the Met Gala was the wife of Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward […]

During NBA Playoffs time, the spotlight is usually focused on the stars. However, given the tough competition in the playoffs, all hands must be on deck. As a result, even the least-played players are expected to step up when called upon. This paves the way for the most overlooked players to piece together unexpected performances. […]

For Alex Caruso, the postseason is a special time. After all, the Oklahoma City Thunder secured the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference. However, his former team, the Chicago Bulls, were eliminated in the play-in game by the Miami Heat. As a result, he’s relishing in the opportunity. Although the Thunder lost Game 1 […]

While he did not attend the Met Gala with Kylie Jenner, Oscar-nominated actor and New York Knicks fan Timothée Chalamet skipped the event to watch the team’s thrilling Game 1 win over the Boston Celtics. Chalamet posted images of his evening, which included cheering on his favorite NBA team, on his Instagram (via TMZ). He […]

The Indiana Pacers had one of the best offenses in NBA history in 2023-24, and it resulted in the Pacers’ surprise run to the Eastern Conference Finals. The team has used the same formula this year, and it has resulted in a first-round victory over the Milwaukee Bucks and an Eastern Conference semifinals Game 1 […]

In one of the most stunning endings in an NBA Playoff game in recent memory, the Denver Nuggets came away with a shocking come-from-behind 121-119 victory in Game 1 of their second-round series against the Oklahoma City Thunder Monday night. Many believe that the Thunder shot themselves in the foot late in the contest by […]

The first-round playoff series between the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets was a smash hit. Although NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and the league office probably would have liked to see less physicality due to all the technical and flagrant fouls assessed to the two teams, the ratings and viewership collected by the NBA prove […]