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The Cleveland Cavaliers entered the 2025 NBA Playoffs with possibly their best chance to contend for a championship in the non-LeBron James eras, earning the second-most regular-season wins in franchise history (64-18) and displaying excellent chemistry. Injuries and a Game 2 implosion are threatening to end a formerly promising campaign, adding to this city’s longstanding […]

The Boston Celtics are in a hole as they are down 0-2 to the New York Knicks for the second-round matchup. Grant Williams shared his thoughts on X about the two Celtics’ superstars. Nobody saw this coming. The defending champions have lost two straight playoff games to a team that has not had any postseason […]

There are just over six weeks until the 2025 NBA Draft. This upcoming week 75 different draft prospects will be in attendance for the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, Illinois, as another group of 45 prospects will also be in the same city for the NBA G League Elite Camp. It is officially draft season, […]

With the Phoenix Suns’ season done, superstar Kevin Durant seemingly has time on his hands to respond to fans on social media. On early Friday morning, Durant responded to numerous individuals on X, formerly known as Twitter. During this time, he shared a wild admission about the NBA spotlight. It all started when one person […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green’s pointed postgame remarks following Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals sparked a notable response from ESPN analyst Michael Wilbon, who said the comments left him “smiling” for reasons deeply rooted in shared experience. Green addressed the media Thursday after the Warriors’ 117-93 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, pushing […]

As legendary San Antonio Spurs former head coach Gregg Popovich continues to rehabilitate from a mild stroke that ended his career, he does so with two of the franchise’s legends, Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili, by his side. The press conference intended to introduce Mitch Johnson as the Spurs’ head man was as much about […]

The Boston Celtics stuck to an identity on their way to an NBA championship last season. They were a team stocked with shooters who let it fly at a rate higher than any other team. And it worked. One year later, that same strategy has them in a stunning 2-0 second-round series deficit against the […]

Despite a lopsided 117-93 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 of their Western Conference Semifinal series in the NBA Playoffs, the Golden State Warriors may have found a bright spot in the emergence of forward Jonathan Kuminga. With Stephen Curry sidelined due to a low-grade left hamstring strain suffered in Game 1, Kuminga […]

Kevin Thomas wasn’t just a stagehand for Inside the NBA—he was family. A longtime presence behind the scenes, Thomas brought heart, humor, and unforgettable moments to the set, occasionally stepping in front of the camera and endearing himself to viewers. His passing earlier this week left a noticeable void, and on Thursday night, the show […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves will attempt to take a 2-1 lead as they meet the Golden State Warriors in Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals at the Chase Center. The series swings to San Francisco as we continue our NBA Playoffs odds series with a Timberwolves-Warriors Game 3 prediction and pick. The Timberwolves destroyed the Warriors […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James shared powerful reflections on Gregg Popovich’s legacy following the longtime San Antonio Spurs coach’s decision to step down from the bench and assume a full-time role as President of Basketball Operations. Speaking on the Mind the Game Podcast with Steve Nash, James opened the episode by acknowledging Popovich’s influence […]

In the sun-soaked streets of Miami, there’s always hope, even after a storm. The 2024-25 NBA season left Heat fans with more questions than answers. However, as Pat Riley’s front office prepares for another pivotal summer, one thing is clear: the Heat must retool, not rebuild. They have financial flexibility and some young core momentum. […]

Golden State Warriors star forward Jimmy Butler suffered a deep glute muscle contusion in the team’s first-round series against the Houston Rockets and ended up missing one game. While Butler has played in six straight games since suffering this injury, he has struggled at times and hasn’t looked 100 percent healthy. Now that Stephen Curry […]

The Golden State Warriors took a 117-93 loss in Game 2 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, and now their second-round series in the NBA Playoffs is tied 1-1 as they head back home. The Warriors did not start the game as they wanted to as they went down 12-0 and had to claw their way back. […]

It’s no secret that there has been frustration from all sides involving Jonathan Kuminga and the Golden State Warriors and their ongoing saga. And while those frustrations flared up from Kuminga midway through the Houston Rockets series, due to a lack of playing time on the part of Steve Kerr and the coaching staff, it’s […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ 2024-25 season came to an end at the hands of the Memphis Grizzlies, as they dropped the do-or-die game, 120-106 to conclude the Play-In Tournament. As a result, the Mavericks became only the fifth team in NBA history to miss the playoffs after making an appearance at the NBA Finals in the […]

LeBron James isn’t letting the media control the narrative after the Los Angeles Lakers’ disappointing first-round exit from the NBA playoffs. The 22-year old veteran joined Steve Nash on their Mind The Game podcast, opening up about the scrutiny that followed the Lakers’ 4-1 series loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves– and why it misses the […]

The Golden State Warriors are officially in survival mode. After dropping Game 2 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, 117-93, and fumbling home-court advantage, the focus has shifted entirely to the health of Golden State superstar Stephen Curry. The 16-year veteran suffered a left hamstring strain in Game 1, and will be evaluated in a week. Even […]

Jimmy Butler and Buddy Hield have quickly built one of the most entertaining friendships in the NBA. Since Butler’s arrival with the Golden State Warriors, the two have developed a bond that’s as strong off the court as their chemistry is on it. After the Warriors’ gritty Game 1 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, their […]

Ever since he came over via trade back in 2023, Mike Conley has overall been a positive presence for the Minnesota Timberwolves, both on and off the court. They have a win rate of 63.7 percent with Conley active, and even with the veteran point guard being 37 years of age, he continues to be […]

What made Jimmy Butler such an appealing trade target for the Golden State Warriors was that he has a stellar track record of excellent playoff production, and he’s not afraid of doing the dirty work and the complementary duties that were necessary to complement the Dubs’ Stephen Curry-led squad. But with Curry nursing a hamstring […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves continue to respond. On the heels of a somewhat concerning Game 1 loss to the Golden State Warriors– Stephen Curry suffered a hamstring injury and only played 13 minutes– they came out strong in Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals. Julius Randle continued his impressive postseason, tallying 24 points, 11 assists […]

It has been a rough past few weeks for Jonathan Kuminga. The Golden State Warriors have (mostly) phased him out of their rotation with head coach Steve Kerr not liking the floor-spacing whenever Kuminga and Jimmy Butler share the floor. But with Stephen Curry nursing a hamstring injury that would keep him out for at […]

In the pursuit of a championship, the standards are so high. Anyone who can’t handle the pressure may not be cut out to play for a team with championship aspirations. This is what sets the Minnesota Timberwolves apart from the other teams, as they have plenty of guys in the locker room who want nothing […]

The Golden State Warriors are in for a rough time in the next couple of games (at the very least) as they look to navigate their second-round matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves without Stephen Curry, who will be out for at least one week due to the hamstring injury he sustained in Game 1. Curry […]

Draymond Green is a defensive workhorse, offensive facilitator and team leader/energizer. He has played a vital role in the Golden State Warriors winning four championships in the last decade and advancing to the second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs. The veteran forward has also been excessively physical, unnecessarily combative or even dirty at various […]

Stephen Curry can do nothing but sit on the sidelines in Game 2 of the Golden State Warriors’ second-round matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Curry started off Game 1 on such an excellent note that it looked like he was in for a big series, but he ended up sustaining a hamstring injury, a strain, […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is sending a clear message to Draymond Green. After Green picked up his fifth technical foul of the postseason during Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Kerr didn’t hold back in his post-game comments. “He’s gonna have to be careful now,” Kerr said […]

Chris Finch made history after the Minnesota Timberwolves blew out the Golden State Warriors 117-93 in Game 2 of the West Semis of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. With the victory, Finch earned the 17th win of his coaching career in the playoffs. As a result, he tied the late Timberwolves coach Flip Saunders for the […]

Minnesota Timberwolves fans waited with bated breath to see whether or not the ankle injury Anthony Edwards sustained in the second quarter of their eventual 117-93 win over the Golden State Warriors in Game 2 of their second-round matchup was serious and would keep him out for an extended period. At the halftime interval, he […]

Anthony Edwards garnered plenty of attention thanks to his postgame interaction with NFL legend Michael Irvin after the Minnesota Timberwolves’ Game 2 win over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night. Edwards had a solid performance throughout the 34 minutes of action he had on the court. He finished with a stat line of 20 […]

There was pressure on the Minnesota Timberwolves to win Game 2 of their second-round matchup against the Golden State Warriors after they failed to take care of business in Game 1 despite seeing the Warriors’ best player, Stephen Curry, have to exit the game early due to a hamstring injury. Julius Randle even decided to […]

Anthony Edwards didn’t hesitate to name the “alpha” of the Minnesota Timberwolves after their Game 2 win over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night. It happens to be Julius Randle. After 33 minutes of action, Randle finished with a stat line of 24 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds. He shot 10-of-17 from the […]

Stephen Curry did not play in the 117-93 Game 2 loss versus the Minnesota Timberwolves, but the Golden State Warriors superstar still managed to give some young fans an unforgettable memory just the same. While heading to the locker room at halftime, Curry dapped up a couple of kids wearing Wolves shirts, via 95.7 The […]

The Milwaukee Bucks enter the 2025 NBA offseason with a sense of urgency—and uncertainty. Three straight years of early playoff exits have raised many questions. This is especially true about the franchise’s ability to maximize its championship window while Giannis Antetokounmpo is still in his prime. The whispers around the league are growing louder: Will […]

Jonathan Kuminga had a strong highlight against Rudy Gobert during Game 2 of the West Semis between the Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night. The play took place during the third quarter. Kuminga got the ball at the 3-point line and had Gobert as his defender. Having the speed advantage, he drove […]

The Golden State Warriors entered Target Arena on a mission ahead of their Game 2 matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves on the road. The Warriors were without All-Star guard Stephen Curry because of a hamstring injury, making Podziemski that much more important. Unfortunately for him, Timberwolves security literally closed a door in his face. The […]

The Sacramento State Hornets made huge news this offseason, beginning with the hiring of former NBA player Mike Bibby as head coach. That was followed by Shaquille O’Neal joining on as general manager, and his son Shaqir transferring from Florida A&M. But Sacramento State landed their biggest addition yet out of the transfer portal with […]

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert is a polarizing player, especially during the playoffs, but he has accomplished a great deal in his career. The 32-year-old is a four-time Defensive Player of the Year, a 2017 All-NBA Second-Team selection, a former rebounding and blocks champion and a three-time All-Star. Those accolades may one day earn Gobert […]