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When four-time NBA Champion and unanimous MVP Stephen Curry isn’t busy trying to lead his team through another treacherous road to the Finals, he serves as the face of Under Armour Basketball with his longtime successful signature sneaker line. Curry took it one step further in developing his own Curry Brand subset within Under Armour, […]

During a recent interview with Caleb Pressley, Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic was asked if he was “Bronsexual” in reference to their forward LeBron James. Upon being asked the question, Doncic chuckled to himself. After his initial reaction to it, he swiftly replied, “Sure,” confirming he is, in fact, “Bronsexual.” Luka Dončić finally admits […]

The first-round playoff series between the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets has certainly been the most physical in the league. These two teams do not like one another whatsoever, which has resulted in multiple confrontations and technical fouls, most of which have involved Draymond Green. No matter how you feel about him, there is […]

Times have changed in the NBA. That is a fact Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr is well aware of. With the first round of the playoffs underway, Kerr took the opportunity to compare this team with Jimmy Butler and Stephen Curry to the teams led by the Splash Brothers. Kerr compared the style of […]

Winning a championship in the NBA is one of the most difficult things to do for any NBA player or even a star. In fact, even some of the greatest basketball Hall of Famers never won a championship throughout their decorated careers. The road to a championship is so tough that making the NBA Finals […]

The Sacramento Kings are a team to watch this offseason after entering into a period of turmoil. The Kings had a disastrous flameout throughout the 2024-25 season that included the firing of head coach Mike Brown, the trade of star point guard De’Aaron Fox and the eventual embarrassing play-in loss to the Dallas Mavericks in […]

MINNEAPOLIS – The Los Angeles Lakers are facing elimination following their 116-113 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 4 of their opening round series of the NBA Playoffs. But there is still optimism in the locker room that the Lakers can win this series, and LeBron James is the reason why. Following the Lakers’ […]

The Phoenix Suns are working to restructure their front office before naming a new head coach to replace Mike Budenholzer, according to Marc Stein. The team’s general manager James Jones is currently overseeing the search for the team’s next coach. Suns have fallen short of expectations, leaving fans disappointed after a season that began with […]

As Kendrick Perkins blamed Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick for the collapse in Game 4 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the basketball analyst’s focus wasn’t just on him. While Lakers star Luka Doncic has been the topic of conversation after the 116-113 Game 4 loss, Perkins would humble the player, even giving some credit […]

“Defense wins championships.” That three-word phrase has consistently been Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison’s reasoning for trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Doncic’s Lakers were defeated by the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-113 in Game 4 of their playoff series on Sunday, however. The defeat led to eye-opening remarks from Kendrick Perkins of ESPN […]

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard suffered an injury in Game 4 against the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the NBA Playoffs that might have signaled the end of his pairing with Giannis Antetokounmpo. Lillard left the 129-103 loss with a left leg injury, and early reports fear that it could be a […]

The Golden State Warriors made a big trade at the deadline this season that changed the direction of the team for the remainder of the year. The Warriors were sitting at 25-25 and looking for answers on how they would be able to make a playoff run, and they traded for Jimmy Butler. On the […]

James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers are currently in the throes of a competitive first-round series against the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Playoffs. However, if there’s anyone comfortable with a tumultuous series it’s Harden himself as he’s been in this position 16 times, each year of his 16-year career. We’ve seen him reach […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are in an unenviable position after four games in the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. After suffering a 116-113 road loss at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night, the Lakers are now in a 3-1 series hole, just a loss away from being out of contention […]

Since the 2020 season, people have dubbed Jimmy Butler as ‘Playoff Jimmy’ when he gets into April. However, he seems to dispel that notion. After Butler was compared to a Golden State Warriors legend, it makes sense. Although the star forward missed Game 3, he was an active participant. He was calling out plays, defensive […]

The NBA Playoffs continue, and the Los Angeles Clippers will be hoping to gain a 3-2 lead after taking the tough 2-point loss in Game 4 when they take on the Denver Nuggets in Game 5 on Tuesday. It’s time to continue our NBA Playoffs odds series with a Clippers-Nuggets prediction and pick. Game 5 […]

The six-seed Minnesota Timberwolves have the Los Angeles Lakers on the brink of elimination after yet another incredible performance from Anthony Edwards in Game 4. The Timberwolves were able to steal a game in Los Angeles to bring a 1-1 series back to Minnesota, and after winning both home games, they are up 3-1 in […]

As if matters couldn’t get worse for the Milwaukee Bucks with their backs up against the wall against the Indiana Pacers in the NBA Playoffs, Damian Lillard has suffered what appears to be a significant left Achilles injury. Lillard, who worked hard to get back on the court after missing a month due to a […]

It appears that the Giannis Antetokounmpo-Damian Lillard era of the Milwaukee Bucks is over after just two seasons. Last night, Lillard, who recently made an unprecedented return from a blood clot, suffered what is believed to be a torn Achilles tendon during Game 4 of the Bucks’ first-round playoff series vs. the Indiana Pacers. The […]

Undrafted players in the NBA usually don’t have a promising career trajectory in the league. But even if these players are given limited opportunities, some of them make the most out of it. In fact, others are simply ready to step up when their number is called, even if it’s under the bright lights of […]

After a double-digit victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 3, the Milwaukee Bucks came into Sunday’s Game 4 eager to even the series with another win. However, their plans were quickly derailed when star point guard Damian Lillard went down with a lower leg injury just six minutes into the game and was ruled […]

The Memphis Grizzlies suffered an early exit out of the playoffs after getting swept by the Oklahoma City Thunder, and they will have a lot of questions to answer in the offseason. One of the first things they’ll probably do is look for a head coach after firing Taylor Jenkins toward the end of the […]

Despite not having Jimmy Butler in a critical Game 3, the Golden State Warriors were able to come out on top and take a 2-1 series lead over the Houston Rockets with a hard-fought 104-93 win. Stephen Curry led all scorers with 36 points, as Golden State received key contributions from Gary Payton II, Buddy […]

Game 4 was a nightmare for the Milwaukee Bucks. Down double digits in the second half against the Pacers, things got even worse when Damian Lillard went down with a serious injury. Now, Milwaukee’s season is on the edge, and so is the future of its franchise star, Giannis Antetokounmpo. After the games, fans started […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have been crashing and burning for the better part of the last two months, and their season finally came to a brutal end on Saturday. After just sneaking into the postseason with a win in the play-in tournament, the Grizzlies were quickly swept out of the first round by the top-seeded Oklahoma […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are in a tough situation as they are now just a loss away in the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs from getting eliminated by Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves. On Sunday night, the Lakers appeared to be in control of Game 4 in the Twin Cities and looked […]

The Atlanta Hawks had a lot of hope this season after reaching the semifinals of the NBA Cup at the beginning of the season. Star point guard Trae Young was surrounded by a plethora of athletic wing defenders, and the Hawks appeared to be a feisty dark horse in the Eastern Conference. However, in part […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP case is gaining serious momentum. According to James Harden, he has the players’ vote as well. During a recent conversation, with Rachel Nichols Harden shared that around the league, players are strongly pulling for Gilgeous-Alexander to be crowned MVP this season. Harden acknowledged that while many still view Nikola Jokic as the […]

MILWAUKEE — Halfway through the first quarter of the Milwaukee Bucks’ Game 4 loss to the Indiana Pacers, superstar guard Damian Lillard went down with a potentially season-ending injury. Head coach Doc Rivers was the first staffer to reach Lillard, putting his arm around his clearly ailing point guard and helping him off the court […]

As the 2025 NBA Playoffs press on, San Antonio Spurs veteran Harrison Barnes believes that his teammates will be watching, and he’s hoping that they won’t like what they see. “I hope it irritates them. I hope for some of them you have to almost drag them in front of the TV to watch because […]

Rick Carlisle and the Indiana Pacers took a commanding 3-1 first-round series lead with a dominant 129-103 road victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday night. After the win, Rick Carlisle praised his team, saying, “We’re the kind of team that needs a lot of heroes,” referencing their collective spirit. He also highlighted their improved […]

Milwaukee Bucks fans were already stunned after Damian Lillard went down with a non-contact injury in Game 4 against the Indiana Pacers. Then the Bucks’ official X account posted a simple but heartbreaking message: a photo of Lillard, captioned, “Love you, Dame.” In just one season, Lillard had become more than just Milwaukee’s newest star. […]

Miami Heat forward Kevin Love shared heartbreaking news with fans on Sunday, announcing the death of his father, former NBA player Stan Love, at the age of 76. In an emotional Instagram post, Kevin opened up about the pain of losing his father after a long health battle, revealing that the final months had been […]

Andrew Bogut recently revealed that the Golden State Warriors came close to trading Stephen Curry — not Monta Ellis — back in 2012. Speaking on the House of Strauss podcast, Bogut explained how the team almost made a move that would have reshaped NBA history. Bogut explained that during his trade from the Milwaukee Bucks […]

The Los Angeles Clippers’ fourth quarter comeback in Game 4 fell short when Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon throw down a two-hand slam dunk at the buzzer to give his team the walk-off win. But even after multiple replays and angles shown, many are still not convinced whether the ball was in or out of […]

Zach Edey entered the 2024 NBA Draft as one of the most divisive prospects in recent memory. With the modern NBA trending more towards speed and skilled size, Edey’s game appeared to be a relic of an older period. Edey, who stands at 7’4″ and is listed at 305 lbs., is not the fleetest of […]

Jonathan Kuminga’s future with the Golden State Warriors has been clouded in so much doubt over the past few weeks; head coach Steve Kerr decided to phase him out of the rotation completely during their crucial final regular-season matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers and was not in the rotation to begin their first-round series […]

The Detroit Pistons have made life more difficult for the New York Knicks than many expected, and yet here they are, down 3-1 in their first-round series after suffering a 94-93 loss in Game 4. That loss, however, did not come without its fair share of controversy. In the dying seconds of the game, the […]

The Indiana Pacers are on course to send the Milwaukee Bucks home from the playoffs for the second straight year, as they took a 3-1 lead in their first-round matchup courtesy of a 129-103 win on Sunday night. A playoff series isn’t over until a team wins four games, but the Bucks may be dead […]