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Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero expressed full support for the franchise’s shift toward a “win-now” mentality, following comments made earlier Thursday by team president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman. Speaking during his exit interview, Banchero reflected on the team’s first-round playoff exit to the defending champion Boston Celtics and addressed the growing expectations surrounding both […]

A big theme this NBA offseason is going to be Giannis Antetokounmpo and his future with the Milwaukee Bucks. Giannis has spent his entire career with the Bucks, but trade rumors are getting louder and louder, especially after Milwaukee’s early playoff exit. If the Bucks do plan to trade Giannis, there are going to be […]

The New York Knicks’ Miles McBride has, at times, looked like he was on the brink of breaking out. He had a great 2024 playoff run. And that run continued into the 2024-25 season, at which point McBride even made a case to join the starters. But a groin injury sidelined McBride late this season […]

The Houston Rockets are at their best when Jalen Green is being aggressive and leading the team in scoring. As good as Alperen Sengun is as the team’s only All-Star, Green is the X-factor because of his three-way scoring abilities. Those were on display in Houston’s 109-94 Game 2 win over the Golden State Warriors […]

When the Denver Nuggets fired Michael Malone, many were stunned. However, it didn’t seem to faze Nikola Jokic. Funny enough, it lit a fire in the Serbian big man. Since David Adelman took over as the interim head coach, the center has been as vocal as ever. He’s calling out plays on both sides of […]

Game 6 between the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers is set for Thursday night at Intuit Dome, with Denver holding a 3-2 series lead and a chance to advance to the next round. The Nuggets are coming off a commanding 131-115 victory in Game 5, powered by Jamal Murray’s explosive 43-point performance and a […]

As soon as the Los Angeles Lakers were eliminated in the NBA playoffs, LeBron James’s retirement began to circulate. People are already asking about whether if he will retire or play another season. Someone who isn’t a fan, is Jay Williams. Less than 24 hours after the game, James’s mentions have been filled with retirement […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were knocked out of the first round of the playoffs in Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, and some would like to point their fingers at head coach JJ Redick. In the last two games of the series, he made some rotation decisions that some would agree with, and it may […]

The Knicks and Pistons are set for a pivotal Game 6 in Detroit, with New York holding a 3-2 series edge but coming off a stinging 106-103 home defeat that kept the Pistons’ season alive. The pressure now shifts to Little Caesars Arena, where the Pistons are slim 1.5-point favorites, and the Knicks must regroup […]

The Boston Celtics coasted past the Orlando Magic in their first-round postseason matchup, winning in five games to advance to the second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. As they enjoy some much-needed rest while waiting to find out whether they will be squaring off against the New York Knicks or Detroit Pistons, Jrue Holiday […]

Moments after a 103-96 Game 5 season-ending loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James had advice for Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards. The Lakers made franchise history as a three seed, becoming the first to not advance to the Western Conference semifinals. James and Edwards shook hands after the final buzzer of […]

The Golden State Warriors got shellacked by the Houston Rockets in Game 5 on Wednesday night, sending their first-round series back to Chase Center for Friday night’s Game 6. But if there was a silver lining for the Warriors in their 131-116 loss, their deep bench made a run in the fourth quarter that made […]

Among the celebrities who attended Game 5 between the Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA Playoffs were Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner. Pictures and videos have surfaced of Chalamet and Jenner enjoying the game on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. They had courtside seats and were seen kissing at one point during the […]

After the Houston Rockets dismantled the Golden State Warriors in a 131-116 victory Wednesday night, Alperen Sengun took the spotlight—this time, not for his on-court dominance, but for his outfit, per X. During the postgame press conference, the Rockets center showed up in a look that sent fans into a frenzy online. Sporting oversized sunglasses, […]

The Orlando Magic’s 2024-25 season ended with a 120-89 loss to the defending champion Boston Celtics in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series, concluding a campaign defined by growth, resilience, and missed opportunities. After a quiet trade deadline drew criticism earlier in the season, Magic President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman addressed the decision […]

Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison has been roundly mocked since trading away Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, but not by Charles Barkley, who issued a defense of Harrison after Doncic and the Lakers were eliminated from the playoffs Wednesday. Moments after the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Lakers in Game 5 of their […]

The Golden State Warriors were not able to close out their series against the Houston Rockets on the road, losing 131-116.  It was a game where the Warriors could not find a groove at all until the bench came in toward the latter part of the second half and made a comeback, but it still […]

The Los Angeles Lakers lost at home to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night, and their season is now over. The Lakers were down 3-1 in the series going into Game 5, and they weren’t able to defend home court. A lot of glaring issues surrounding this LA team were exposed during this series, and […]

Where do the Milwaukee Bucks go from here? After losing to the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the playoffs for the second straight season and failing to win a playoff series for the third consecutive season, the futures of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, and the Bucks as a whole are clouded. Milwaukee enters […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves couldn’t hit a three to save their lives, but they didn’t need to. Game 5 saw them grind out a 103-96 win over the Los Angeles Lakers to close the first-round series, thanks to Rudy Gobert’s monstrous night and a collective chip on their shoulder. Gobert, often criticized for his postseason performances, […]

On Wednesday, Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert joined elite company, making Anthony Edwards proud. The French big man posted 27 points and a playoff career-high 24 rebounds. Following the series win against the Los Angeles Lakers, Edwards gave a unique comparison to the Stifle Tower. “He was a dragon tonight. … He was the dragon […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves entered their series against the Los Angeles Lakers as clear underdogs just weeks ago. But that prediction didn’t age well. The sixth-seeded Timberwolves not only pulled off the upset—they handled the third-seeded Lakers in a gentleman’s sweep. Many underestimated Minnesota, viewing the team as overly reliant on Anthony Edwards. What they failed […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves closed out their series against the Los Angeles Lakers, defeating them in five games and winning the final one on the road, 103-96. It was another game that came down to the final minutes of the game, and the Timberwolves put the ball in Julius Randle’s hands, and he went to work. […]

After being eliminated from the 2025 NBA Playoffs in five games by the Minnesota Timberwolves, fast-food chain In-N-Out has roasted the Los Angeles Lakers. Shortly after the series-ending fifth game between the Timberwolves and the Lakers, In-N-Out said, “The Lakers were In-N-Out of the playoffs,” on X, formerly Twitter.  They also added, “In-N-Out will be […]

The Detroit Pistons are looking to win their first home playoff game since 2008 on Thursday night against the New York Knicks. The Pistons were close in games three and four, but the Knicks won both games by a combined three points. Detroit has managed to win two games on the road in this series, […]

The Denver Nuggets will try to eliminate the Los Angeles Clippers when the two teams get together for Game 6 of their first-round series at the Intuit Dome on Thursday night. The good news for both the Nuggets and Clippers is the injury report is almost totally clean for both teams. Nuggets big man Daron […]

The Los Angeles Lakers 2024-25 campaign has officially come to a close after the Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated them from the 2025 NBA Playoffs with a 103-96 victory on Wednesday night. In the wake of this defeat, all eyes are on Lakers head coach JJ Redick, with Brian Windhorst taking some shots at him after hearing […]

The Golden State Warriors were not able to close out the Houston Rockets on the road, losing 131-116. From the beginning of the game, it seemed like the Warriors just didn’t have it, and they got down 40-24 in the first quarter. From there, the Rockets continued to dominate, and the main group of guys […]

The Golden State Warriors had a chance to close out the Houston Rockets in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series on Wednesday night, but they failed to do so, with the Rockets pulling out a 131-115 victory that was not nearly as close as it appeared to be. Houston increased their physicality with Stephen […]

The Houston Rockets found a way to fight off the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night to avoid elimination. The Warriors came into the game with a 3-1 series lead, and a win would’ve sent them into the next round of the NBA playoffs. Instead, the Rockets dominated from start to finish, and there will […]

The Los Angeles Lakers 2024-25 campaign officially came to an end on Wednesday night, as they were bounced from the 2025 NBA Playoffs by the Minnesota Timberwolves after suffering a 103-96 defeat in Game 5. With that, LeBron James’ 22nd season in the NBA has come to an end, and while he didn’t win another […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves came away with a 103-96 win over the Los Angeles Lakers to win the first-round series in five games, and Anthony Edwards fired back at Shannon Sharpe, who predicted the opposite outcome in the series. “You know, what makes it feel even better is that they said Lakers in five and the […]

LeBron James accomplished what many athletes only imagine—sharing the court with his son, Bronny James. Though it marked a milestone in his storied career and highlighted his impressive durability, the Los Angeles Lakers’ storybook campaign ended on a sour note as the Minnesota Timberwolves ousted them in five games from the NBA Playoffs. All season […]

The Timberwolves delivered a parting shot after sending the Lakers packing in Game 5 of the first round. Just hours after clinching the series, Minnesota’s official X account posted a throwback clip of the Lakers drafting Jaden McDaniels with the 28th pick in 2020. The caption? “Thank you, Lakers.” Subtle, sharp, and impossible to ignore. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers season officially came to an end on Wednesday night, as they suffered a 103-96 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of their first-round series with the Timberwolves clinching a 4-1 series victory. After the loss, Shaq took aim at Los Angeles, and he issued an eye-opening prediction for their […]

From even before the San Antonio Spurs drafted Stephon Castle, there was thought that perhaps the national champion with the UConn Huskies would be the player who’d perform best in the class out of the gate. Shortly after the draft, odds-makers made Castle the Rookie of the Year favorite. During the season, ClutchPoints flat-out predicted […]

The Houston Rockets kept their season alive with a 131–116 win over the Golden State Warriors in Game 5, but the score wasn’t the only thing grabbing attention. A heated late-game altercation between Dillon Brooks and Pat Spencer stole the spotlight, with Brooks offering a sharp response after the final buzzer. With just over four […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves finished off the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night, and they are now headed to the next round of the NBA playoffs. Anthony Edwards was a problem for the Lakers during most of this series, and even in Game 5 when he struggled mightily, Los Angeles couldn’t find a way to get […]

In a playoff series defined by personal rivalries and physical dominance, Rudy Gobert delivered a statement performance in Game 5, leading the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 103-96 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers and securing a 4-1 series win. The highlight of the night, and perhaps the series, came late in the second quarter. With […]