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Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards wasn’t done making fun of the Los Angeles Lakers after his team’s series win on Wednesday night. Edwards had a strong series against a Lakers squad that headlined LeBron James and Luka Doncic, eliminating the star duo after five games. He averaged 26.8 points, 8.4 rebounds and 6.2 assists per […]

Mikal Bridges has faced overwhelming criticism in his first season on the New York Knicks, with the most common gripe revolving around his performance in big games. Although fans still want to see him take care of business against the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers, they should be fairly pleased following his strong showing versus […]

Following the Los Angeles Lakers’ early exit in the opening round of the NBA Playoffs at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves, it was evident that the Lakers have pressing roster needs. During a post-playoff-elimination media availability, Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka vowed to address those needs in the offseason. With NBA free agency coming […]

Russell Westbrook’s constant effort on the court has garnered praise from Denver Nuggets interim coach Davis Adelman. Westbrook has developed plenty of knacks throughout his career of being an aggressive scorer, rebounder and playmaker. This has resulted in him getting a lot of attention, both positive and negative, but he still shows he can produce […]

The Detroit Pistons signed Malik Beasley last offseason with the purpose of adding a 3-point shooting boost and stronger veteran presence. He displayed both of those crucial qualities in the first half of Thursday’s Game 6 showdown with the New York Knicks. Beasley helped Detroit overcome a 37-23 first-quarter deficit, erupting for 18 points on […]

The Miami Heat’s season has come to an end, after a brutal 4-0 sweep at the hands of the top seeded Cleveland Cavaliers. The Heat also found themselves on the wrong end of history, as the Cavaliers dismantled them in the series by 122 points, capped off by a 55-point beatdown in Game 4. It […]

Kendrick Perkins believes the “face of the league” conversation surrounding Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is inevitable, whether he wants it or not. Edwards and the Timberwolves are coming off a stunning 4-1 series win over the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. The star guard had strong performances […]

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat season clouded by the Jimmy Butler drama among other events, one aspect of the season that was disappointing was the regression of Jaime Jaquez Jr. in his sophomore year. Once a consistent boost off the bench, the Heat’s first-round pick in 2023 (18th overall) fell out of the rotation […]

Since his beloved Detroit Pistons are batting the New York Knicks in a must-win Game 6 on Thursday night, Jalen Rose is likely on edge. He is not showing signs of nervousness, however, while filling in for Charles Barkley as a TNT analyst. Actually, his sense of humor appears just as strong as ever. While […]

One of the biggest storylines during the Golden State Warriors’ opening-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets has been the role of reserve forward Jonathan Kuminga. Kuminga’s playing time has been a source of contention for Warriors fans even throughout the season. Jonathan Kuminga missed the Game 5 loss due to illness, but Steve Kerr […]

Despite the Los Angeles Lakers’ early playoff exit, head coach JJ Redick had high remarks for Rui Hachimura’s improvement throughout the past year. The Lakers saw their season end on Wednesday night, losing 4-1 in their first-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Despite the team’s struggles to keep up with their opponents, Hachimura turned out […]

Paul Pierce made his stance on the Los Angeles Lakers’ star duo LeBron James and Luka Doncic very clear. The Lakers saw their season come to an end after crashing out of the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. They lost in five games to the Minnesota Timberwolves despite being the third seed, marking […]

MIAMI – With Miami Heat star Tyler Herro dispelling the need for Jimmy Butler after a quote he said was taken out of context, there’s no doubt that he had his best season in the NBA this past year. While Herro’s season ended in rough fashion after the Heat were swept by the Cleveland Cavaliers, […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers didn’t just beat the Miami Heat in the first round, they buried them in a Cavalanche. A 4-0 sweep capped by a 138-83 blowout in Game 4 wasn’t just a statement; it was a transformation. Now, with the second-round matchup against the Indiana Pacers looming, the Cavs are shifting their focus from […]

As the Oklahoma City Thunder await their Western Conference semifinal opponent, either the Denver Nuggets or the Los Angeles Clippers, head coach Mark Daigneault discussed preparing his players for either team this week. After the Thunder swept the Memphis Grizzlies 4-0 in the opening round, Daigneault says the Thunder have focused on improving as a […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are moving on emphatically. After steamrolling the Miami Heat in a historic first-round sweep, capped by a 55-point demolition in Game 4, the top-seeded Cavs now shift focus to the Eastern Conference Semifinals and a highly anticipated matchup against the Indiana Pacers. But a critical question still hangs over Cleveland like a […]

When I saw that the Lakers drew the Timberwolves as a first-round playoff opponent, I was relieved. While the Lakers are my favorite team, I enjoy watching the Timberwolves play and rooting for Anthony Edwards. I watched them consistently in the regular season, and I saw several ways that the Lakers could beat them. I […]

In the wake of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ historic first-round dismantling of the Miami Heat, a sweep punctuated by back-to-back blowouts totaling a 92-point margin, Heat forward Kyle Anderson was asked to pinpoint what changed for the Cavs in Games 3 and 4, and it wasn’t because of Darius Garland. “You want my honest answer? I […]

The Golden State Warriors have watched Stephen Curry shoot the basketball with an ailing thumb. Curry himself has tried dodging questions about his thumb. Yet Charles Barkley is in disbelief over seeing the image of Curry’s injury during the NBA playoffs. The NBA legend and analyst reacted to the pic of Curry’s swollen finger. The […]

There wasn’t much to be positive about three-quarters of the way through Game 5 from the Golden State Warriors’ perspective. Down 31 points with 10:59 left in the third quarter and Steve Kerr ready to pull the plug, the Dubs were more than ready to lick their wounds and gear up for a dangerous close-out […]

Dyson Daniels was given the Most Improved Player Award after his strong jump this season with the Atlanta Hawks. After spending the first two years of his career with the New Orleans Pelicans, Daniels was traded to the Hawks and made a big difference on the team. Not only was his defense outstanding, but his […]

The New York Knicks are currently gearing up for Game 6 of their first round series vs the Detroit Pistons, with the chance to clinch a second round matchup vs the Boston Celtics on the line. The Knicks dealt several future assets this past offseason in the hopes of building a championship contender, making it […]

The Golden State Warriors are no stranger to any playoff scenario. Stephen Curry and Draymond Green have been battle-tested throughout their four championship runs since 2015, and this organization has faced every lead and every deficit in a series. That is why there is a calming presence surrounding the Dubs following their Game 5 loss […]

Tyrese Haliburton’s father, John Haliburton, got into an altercation with Giannis Antetokounmpo after the Indiana Pacers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 5. Since then, both Tyrese and John have apologized to Antetokounmpo and the Bucks, but the Pacers have restricted the father from going to games, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. “After conversations with […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ season came to a disappointing conclusion on Wednesday night. LeBron James and Luka Doncic came up short in Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, losing 103-96. Former NBA All-Star Jeff Teague voiced his opinion on the newest Lakers guard who, according to him, needs to commit to both sides of the […]

The Warriors host the Rockets in Game 6 with a 3-2 lead! The Rockets can extend the series, or the Warriors can close the series out. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Rockets-Warriors prediction and pick. The Rockets were the biggest surprise in the NBA, but they have their backs against […]

After Jaylen Brown applauded the Orlando Magic’s effort in the Boston Celtics’ 4-1 first-round series victory, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports that the organization could make significant changes during the offseason. Players such as Jayson Tatum, Kristaps Porzingis, Jrue Holiday, Derrick White, and Brown will make more than $28 million in 2025-26. While the Celtics’ focus […]

On Wednesday evening, the Minnesota Timberwolves advanced to the second round of the playoffs by defeating the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5. The Timberwolves were led by a dominant game from Rudy Gobert, who helped Minnesota overcome a rough shooting night from superstar Anthony Edwards. After the game, the Timberwolves had plenty of jokes […]

The Phoenix Suns have made a few changes since the end of the season, and they’re making another change as they’re naming a new head of basketball operations, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. “The Phoenix Suns are naming a new head of basketball operations, promoting vice president Brian Gregory as the franchise’s new general manager, […]

Jalen Suggs made it clear during Thursday’s exit interviews that his playing style will not change following an injury-shortened season. The Orlando Magic guard, known for his physicality and defensive tenacity, vowed to maintain his aggressive approach as he eyes a full return for the 2025-26 campaign. “I ain’t changing a damn thing. I ain’t […]

After the Miami Heat endured an embarrassing sweep from the Cleveland Cavaliers, Dwyane Wade had some interesting words for his former team. The sweep wasn’t indicative of the Heat culture. However, on Wade’s podcast, he was brutally honest about the team following the sweep. “When I heard Tyler Herro say we will not get swept, […]

As the NBA world reacts to Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2024-25 campaign coming to an end, ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins delivered a harsh take on the guard’s defense against the Minnesota Timberwolves. After the Timberwolves eliminated the Lakers in Game 5, Perkins zeroed in on Doncic’s defensive performance. Doncic, who suffered a […]

After another first-round playoff exit, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future with the Milwaukee Bucks is seemingly very much up in the air, but it may be a while before Antetokounmpo decides what his next step will be. The Bucks were knocked out of the postseason by the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday following an epic collapse in overtime, […]

LeBron James is widely expected to return for at least one more NBA season following the Los Angeles Lakers’ early playoff exit in the 2024-25 campaign, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The 40-year-old completed his 22nd season in the league as the Lakers fell to the Minnesota Timberwolves in five games during the first round […]

The Los Angeles Lakers got washed out of the playoffs by the Minnesota Timberwolves in five games on Wednesday night. The Lakers’ lack of quality options at the center position was a clear problem throughout the series, so it’s no surprise president and general manager Rob Pelinka came out Thursday and said one of the […]

On Wednesday evening, the Minnesota Timberwolves advanced to the second round of the NBA playoffs by defeating the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5. The major story in this contest was Rudy Gobert, who annihilated the Lakers’ bold centerless lineup to the tune of 27 points and 24 rebounds, helping Minnesota overcome a dreadful shooting […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are done after losing in Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. The Lakers had their backs up against the wall at home as they were down 3-1 coming into the game, and they were unable to force a Game 6 back in Minnesota. Now, it’s back to the […]

The Houston Rockets thoroughly dominated the Golden State Warriors in Game 5, but Game 6 is quickly approaching, and one reporter thinks Golden State head coach Steve Kerr may have a “tweak” coming to the Warriors’ lineup. After a poor night by Buddy Hield, who is now 3-for-11 from 3-point range over the last two […]

On Wednesday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2024-25 season came to an end with a home loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of their first round playoff series. Several Lakers players struggled in this matchup, including shooting guard Austin Reaves, who looked like a shell of his regular season self for the most […]