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Spike Lee is willing to give up one of his best personal accomplishments to see the New York Knicks win the NBA Finals. The Knicks trail 3-1 in their Eastern Conference Finals series against the Indiana Pacers, facing elimination in Game 5 on Thursday night. They returned to the East Finals for the first time […]

DeMar DeRozan recently opened up about playing with Lonzo Ball on the Chicago Bulls. DeRozan played with the Bulls for three seasons from 2021 to 2024 and came to Chicago at the same time as Lonzo Ball in 2021. The issue is that Ball was dealing with injuries during most of his time in Chicago […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has garnered a lot of attention with his ability to draw fouls. While it’s annoyed NBA fans to the point that they are calling him a “foul merchant,” Philadelphia 76ers wing Paul George chimed in with his thoughts. Gilgeous-Alexander has been elite at getting to the free-throw line, […]

All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has led the Oklahoma City Thunder to the NBA Finals, beating Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves and drawing high praise from Fox Sports One’s Paul Pierce. After Pierce watched Gilgeous-Alexander post MVP numbers against the Timberwolves to win 4-2 in the Western Conference Finals, the Hall of Fame forward turned analyst […]

John Mellencamp seemingly pointed out Pat McAfee’s previous post about New York celebrities attending the New York Knicks and the Indiana Pacers Eastern Conference Finals. The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and Indiana native was “embarrassed” by McAfee’s behavior at Game 4. “The Knicks/Pacers games have been very entertaining for anyone who likes basketball or sports. I attended […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is not done getting Oklahoma City Thunder fans excited about their return to the NBA Finals. Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder back to the biggest stage of NBA basketball after blowing out the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-94 in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals. It allowed them to win the series in five games, […]

The Phoenix Suns are still trying to find a coach to lead their team, and it seems like they have a few options that could be possible. One of the options was an assistant coach for the team last season, and there’s a good chance that he can be a finalist for the job, according […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After winning Game 5 124-94 to win the Western Conference Finals 4-1, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren revealed a receipt for Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards. With his eyes on an NBA title, Holmgren isn’t satisfied with just reaching the Finals; he wants to win the whole thing. However, he didn’t […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards received high praise — and a pointed critique — from ESPN analyst Tim Legler following the team’s Western Conference Finals exit. The Timberwolves were eliminated by the Oklahoma City Thunder in a 124-94 Game 5 loss, marking the second straight season they have fallen short in the conference finals. Edwards, […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been so close yet so far away two years in a row now. The team lost in the Western Conference Finals for the second straight season. After their loss last season, big changes were made in the offseason. The team traded Karl-Anthony Towns for Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo. Even more drastic […]

Anthony Edwards watched his NBA title pursuit end Wednesday. He and the Minnesota Timberwolves fell 124-94 to the Oklahoma City Thunder, sealing their NBA playoffs fate. Edwards drew eyes and ears with some startling comments after the game, though — prompting Lou Williams to send a warning. He told reporters he wasn’t “hurt” from losing in […]

With the debate about Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton being a superstar, another person within the basketball world gave their point of view on the topic, being former player Gilbert Arenas. As some have even compared the Pacers point guard to Stephen Curry, Arenas would speak on where Haliburton ranks as a superstar or even […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are heading to the NBA Finals, and it doesn’t seem like a surprise by how they’ve been playing all season. Not only have they played at a high level, but they also have a star player in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who seems to be ready for the big moment. Gilgeous-Alexander won the […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves will do their best to return all of Julius Randle, Naz Reid, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker this offseason, but one or more of those potential free agents seem likely to walk in free agency. Alexander-Walker is an unrestricted free agent, whereas Randle and Reid have player options on their contracts. Reid will likely […]

The New York Knicks are currently gearing up for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals vs the Indiana Pacers, in which they will try to stave off elimination in front of the home fans. New York fell down 3-1 in this series with a rough loss in Tuesday’s Game 4, and now they have […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley revealed an emotional message from his wife following the team’s season-ending loss in the Western Conference Finals. After the Timberwolves fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder 124-94 in Game 5, Conley shared that his wife, Mary, sent him a three-word text: “I’m so sorry.” “Her three words were, ‘I’m so […]

The NBA is shaping to look a little bit different, particularly with the futures of veterans LeBron James and James Harden. James’ sustained dominance at 40 years old has defied traditional athletic expectations. Whereas, playoff shortcomings hamper Harden following the Los Angeles Clippers’ Game 7 loss to the Denver Nuggets in the first round of […]

The biggest question surrounding the Golden State Warriors this offseason is what will happen with Jonathan Kuminga. He is a free agent, and the talk has been that Kuminga will most likely be moving on from the team due to his turbulent time spent in San Francisco. Trade scenarios surround him, or he can move […]

On Wednesday evening, the Oklahoma City Thunder punched their ticket to the NBA Finals with a resounding Game 5 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves to secure the Western Conference Finals. The Thunder were once again led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, but the real story was the Oklahoma City defense, which absolutely suffocated Minnesota in the three […]

Injuries are terrible, but they’re part of the game. And when stakes are at its highest in the NBA playoffs, teams must be prepared to carry on, even if their best players are unable to. Basketball is a team sport after all. Throughout NBA history, there have been a number of playoff injuries that have […]

On Wednesday evening, the Minnesota Timberwolves’ season came to an end with a blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals. The loss brought to an end what had been an unexpectedly successful playoff run for Minnesota, who lost in Game 5 of the conference finals for the […]

How much longer is LeBron James going to be in the NBA? After wrapping up the 2024-25 season with the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron finds himself as a 40-year-old who has achieved everything in this league through 22 years. However, he still has some time left, and James will be back for his 23rd NBA […]

Is Giannis Antetokounmpo’s time with the Milwaukee Bucks over? It seems so, given all the rumors swirling about Antetokounmpo possibly being traded. Bill Simmons is hinting at a three-way deal with the Knicks. ESPN’s Shams Charania is floating around with the Spurs, looking to snatch Antetokounmpo and maybe Kevin Durant. Now ESPN analyst Jay Williams […]

On Wednesday evening, the Oklahoma City Thunder punched their ticket to the NBA Finals with a dominant Game 5 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals. The series victory gives the Thunder their first NBA Finals berth since 2012 and also erased any doubts about how legitimate their 68-win regular season was. […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — As the Oklahoma City Thunder’s celebration continued, the Western Conference Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and his All-Star teammate Jalen Williams shared a funny moment live on national TV. Following head coach Mark Daigneault calling his team ‘idiots’ during his speech while accepting the Western Conference championship, Williams demonstrated the kind of goofy […]

The Boston Celtics went all in during the 2023 offseason. Their gamble paid off, as they acquired center Kristaps Porzingis and veteran guard Jrue Holiday and put the finishing touches on a talented team that would later dominate the 2024 NBA Finals. The Los Angeles Clippers also went all in during the 2023 offseason, but […]

Rudy Gobert’s performance in the Western Conference Final has received criticism from the majority of Minnesota Timberwolves fans. As a result, some of the fans are suggesting finding a suitable trade destination for the tall Frenchman. There is no doubt that the 32-year-old shotblocker still has some gas left in the tank, and the final […]

With the New York Knicks advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals, their 2025 playoff run is their most successful in over two decades. Yet, fans cannot help but feel disappointed on the brink of elimination. With Jalen Brunson shouldering most of the criticism, ESPN’s Mike Greenberg stood in defense of the star point guard. Brunson, […]

The New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers are set to play in a crucial Game 5, which will be big for both teams. For the Pacers, they can advance to the Eastern Conference Finals with a win, and the way they’ve already shown twice this series is that they can win on the road. For […]

The Golden State Warriors face a crucial offseason following their second-round playoff exit at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Among the key decisions looming is the future of forward Jonathan Kuminga, whose role with the team has become uncertain, particularly with Jimmy Butler III now entrenched in the rotation. Reports have surfaced suggesting that […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves were just eliminated from the Western Conference Finals by the Oklahoma City Thunder. Unfortunately for Timberwolves fans, this may have been the team’s best shot at winning the championship. Minnesota had arguably the best eight-man rotation in the NBA. Their starting five consisted of Anthony Edwards, Mike Conley, Rudy Gobert, Julius Randle, […]

As there are a lot of rumors swirling around the Brooklyn Nets and their offseason in regards to the players they can sign or trade, one name that has been connected to the team is Golden State Warriors star Jonathan Kuminga. The Nets have been named as a suitor for Kuminga in the past, but […]

A perfect fit at center for the Golden State Warriors is hard to come by. Bigs who warp the court on both ends by splashing jumpers from beyond the arc and swatting shots at the rim are skeleton keys in the modern NBA, unlocking more lineup configurations and stylistic flexibility that make the game much […]

After another painful exit in the Western Conference Finals, the Minnesota Timberwolves find themselves looking for answers. Despite boasting a core led by Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert, and having made a bold move to acquire Julius Randle last offseason, the Wolves have again fallen short of the NBA Finals. With the franchise’s luxury tax […]

Could the Cleveland Cavaliers trade Darius Garland this offseason? Nothing is guaranteed to come to fruition, but Cavs insider Chris Fedor recently suggested an intriguing trade idea involving Garland and Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs, via Cleveland Cavaliers on cleveland.com’s YouTube channel. “I think there’s a framework, and I say framework because salary stuff becomes […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are onto the NBA Finals, and it’s been a long time coming, especially for head coach Mark Daigneault and 3-and-D star Alex Caruso. While much of Oklahoma City’s core is homegrown, Caruso and Daigneault’s history with each other dates back even further than when Daigneault became the Thunder head coach or […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder, who steamrolled their way to 68 wins during the regular season, are defying expectations by carrying that dominance into the playoffs—a time when the pace slows, possessions are harder to come by, and physicality ramps up. Their 124-94 demolition of the Timberwolves on Wednesday marked their fourth postseason victory by at […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves will be heading into the offseason after losing to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals. The Thunder were clicking on both sides of the ball throughout the series, and there wasn’t much that the Timberwolves could do. They contained Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle for the most part, and […]

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton continues to earn praise as one of the NBA’s most impactful point guards, with his postseason play now drawing comparisons to Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry. In a recent report by ESPN’s Tim Bontemps, which surveyed league scouts, executives, and coaches, a Western Conference executive highlighted Haliburton’s versatility as […]