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The major worry coming out of Game 1 for the Boston Celtics, despite going out to a 1-0 lead in their first-round series against the Orlando Magic, was the status of Jayson Tatum. Tatum, who sustained a bone bruise in his right wrist, ended up missing Game 2 — thrusting Jaylen Brown into first option […]

The Golden State Warriors are looking to take control of their first-round series against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night after stealing Game 1, but that task quickly got much tougher. With the Rockets holding a first-quarter lead, Warriors star Jimmy Butler went up for a rebound and got undercut by Amen Thompson before landing […]

The Denver Nuggets are looking to bounce back on Thursday night when they take on the LA Clippers in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series. They may, however, have to play without the services of Michael Porter Jr. The Nuggets forward suffered an injury to his left shoulder late in the team’s Game 2 […]

The Golden State Warriors have been the biggest thorn in the side of LeBron James’ career; James, back when he was with the Cleveland Cavaliers, faced the Warriors four times in the NBA Finals, winning one out of four in the process. And the one Finals series the Cavs won, they had to come back […]

During the Golden State Warriors’ Game 1 win against the Houston Rockets in the opening round series of the NBA Playoffs, Warriors star Stephen Curry dazzled viewers with insane shot-making. It’s nothing new for Curry, who has built a career and won multiple championships as arguably the greatest shooter of all-time. His shot-making ability from […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have emerged as one of the best teams in the association, thanks in large part to how new head coach Kenny Atkinson unlocked their offense and made it the deadliest in the association. And they have carried over their elite level of production into their first-round matchup against the Miami Heat in […]

The NBA playoffs are physical, and everyone has to be ready to put their bodies on the line in order to get wins. During the first-round series between the Boston Celtics and the Orlando Magic, that had certainly been the case. During Game 2, Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis took an elbow from Orlando center […]

Things got heated in Game 2 between the Celtics and Magic when Kentavious Caldwell-Pope collided with Al Horford, sending both players to the floor. Jaylen Brown took exception to the play and confronted Caldwell-Pope, sparking a brief exchange of words. Things getting chippy in Celtics-Magic Game 2 after Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Al Horford hit the […]

The Orlando Magic are hoping to even up their series with the Boston Celtics as Game 2 is going down in Boston on Wednesday night. Game 1 took place on Sunday, and after a strong first half from the Magic, the Celtics pulled away for a comfortable win. Taking down the Celtics on the road […]

The basketball world was rocked when news broke, Luka Dončić, the face of the Dallas Mavericks, was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. What started as a laughable suggestion inside the Mavericks’ front office quickly turned into one of the most controversial moves in Mavericks franchise history. Sources say Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont initially brought […]

Thanks to podcasts becoming one of the biggest mediums in the world, current and former NBA players have shared numerous behind-the-scenes stories about what it’s like in the league. Some of the stories can be wild, while others simply depict the mindset of players across the NBA. In a recent sit-down discussion, former player Jeremy […]

After being surprisingly listed as questionable for Game 2 of the Houston Rockets series, Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski has been upgraded to available, according to the NBA’s official injury report. Podziemski was reportedly “spotted at morning shootaround sitting off to the side,” according to Anthony Slater of The Athletic, which turned out to […]

An illness is spreading through the Denver Nuggets organization during the first round of their playoff matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers. According to interim head coach David Adelman, some members of the Nuggets have already been sick, while others are currently dealing with the illness. “A lot of people were hit all the way through the […]

The NBA is beginning to hand out its awards for the 2024-25 NBA season. New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson is seemingly taking home some hardware after being named the league’s Clutch Player of the Year. Brunson is being given the Jerry West Trophy for his efforts in the regular season leading up to the […]

Kawhi Leonard dropped 39 points in the Game 2 win for the Los Angeles Clippers. He delivered a history making performance against the Denver Nuggets. But a stopper believes he can “definitely disrupt” the NBA champion moving forward in these NBA playoffs. Peyton Watson will play a pivotal role for the Nuggets in Game 3 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers evened up their series with the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night with a 94-85 win at home. It was pretty much a must-win game for the Lakers after dropping Game 1 at home, and they got the job done. Now, a couple days after the contest, fans are clamoring about a […]

After the Atlanta Hawks missed the playoffs for the second straight season, they decided to fire general manager Landry Fields and promote Onsi Saleh. The Hawks now have some more decisions to make during the offseason, and they could be looking for a top executive to help the franchise, according to The Stein Line. “The […]

New reporting has shed light on Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd’s internal reaction to the team’s blockbuster decision to trade Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in early February. According to Tim Cato of the D Magazine-backed DLLS network, Kidd reportedly harbored deep frustrations with both the roster upheaval and the front office’s […]

The Phoenix Suns are going to look a little different next season, and it all starts this offseason, whether it’s in the front office or with the players on the team. First, the Suns will be looking for a new head coach after firing Mike Budenholzer at the end of the season, and they’ll also […]

The Los Angeles Clippers return home to host the Denver Nuggets for Game 3 of the Western Conference first round! It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Nuggets-Clippers prediction and pick. The Nuggets fumbled their opportunity to take a 2-0 lead when the Clippers defeated them in Denver in Game 2. The […]

Brenda Song has taken her love for basketball from the screen to real life—this time, swapping the scripted tension of Running Point for a front-row seat at Crypto.com Arena. The actress, who stars as the razor-sharp chief of staff in the Lakers-inspired Netflix series, watched the real squad tie their playoff series on Tuesday night […]

The Dallas Mavericks are still recovering from the Luka Doncic trade, and there’s no telling when everybody will truly get over the move. General manager Nico Harrison has taken the heat for the move, and has probably heard ‘Firo Nico’ chants from the day that the trade was made. Though some think that Harrison’s job […]

The Grizzlies host the Thunder on Thursday in Game 3! The Thunder are playing like the best team in the NBA and have dominated these first two games, while the Grizzlies have talent, but are in desperate need of a win to make this a series. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with […]

Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony fired back ahead of Game 2 in response to criticism surrounding Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s flagrant foul on Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series. Speaking to the Orlando Sentinel’s Jason Beede, Anthony dismissed any negative reactions to the play and embraced the physicality his team […]

On a regular afternoon in North Miami Beach, shoppers at Lowe’s got anything but regular. Standing near rows of appliances and offering product tips was not just another employee—it was Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo, undercover as “Dan” Adebayo, his fictional cousin, per WSVN. And yes, hilarity followed. Decked out in a blue Lowe’s vest […]

Recently, the Atlanta Hawks’ season came to an end with a play-in game loss to the Miami Heat. While Hawks fans likely have more optimism about the team’s outlook now than at this point a year ago, there are still major questions heading into this offseason, particularly regarding the future of point guard Trae Young. […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Wings held their introductory press conference for recently drafted players Paige Bueckers, Aziaha James, Madison Scott, JJ Quinerly and Aaronette Vonleh on Wednesday at Dallas City Hall. During the press conference, Bueckers was asked about playing in the same city as Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving. Paige Bueckers on playing in […]

When you think of load management in the NBA, Kawhi Leonard is one of the first players who comes to mind. Unlike others, though, Leonard has faced an uphill journey to get back on the court from multiple knee injuries through the years. Now that he’s finally healthy, the Los Angeles Clippers star is putting […]

The Pistons host the Knicks on Thursday in Game 3! The Knicks want to bounce back after the Pistons stole Game 2 in Madison Square Garden. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Knicks-Pistons prediction and pick. The Knicks are 51-31 but desperately need a win after the Pistons stole Game 2 […]

Kevin Gates didn’t just pull up to the Lakers-Timberwolves playoff game on Tuesday night—he stirred the pot before he even got there, per Complex. The rapper, who sat front row alongside model and social media personality Brittany Renner, made headlines recently for his provocative comments about Savannah James, wife of LeBron James. And while celebrity […]

As the roster is currently constructed, the Los Angeles Lakers run about eight players deep. A couple of extra guys might get occasional minutes based on the matchup, but, for the most part, JJ Redick seems to prefer an eight-man rotation for key games for the Lakers. By NBA standards, it’s a thin rotation that […]

NBA players expressed their opinions on various subjects in The Athletic’s anonymous poll. Among them was the league’s most overrated player, with Tyrese Haliburton earning the title. However, former NBA All-Star DeMarcus Cousins feels Minnesota Timberwolves star Rudy Gobert is the clear choice. “I disagree with Haliburton being the most overrated… It’s Rudy [Gobert], man. […]

Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Miami Heat was supposed to be a showcase of Cleveland’s depth. It should’ve been a culmination of a regular season that saw the Cavs’ bench emerge as one of the most reliable and productive in the Eastern Conference. Instead, it echoed ghosts of […]

The Sacramento Kings have been busy in the six days since their play-in game loss to the Dallas Mavericks, first firing general manager Monte McNair and hiring Scott Perry to the same position just hours after the game ended. Now big questions remain about the future of the Kings’ coaching staff, which was led by […]

On Tuesday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers picked up a much-needed home win over the Minnesota Timberwolves to tie their first round series at one game apiece. The Lakers dominated this game essentially from the jump, playing much better defense than they showcased in Game 1 even though the offense still left a bit to […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City veteran guard Alex Caruso says he’s one of the elite competitors in the NBA after Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault highlighted his performance in Game 2’s 118-99 win against the Memphis Grizzlies. Caruso’s 13 points led the second unit. He also added four rebounds, three assists, and three steals on […]

The New York Knicks suffered a tough 100-94 Game 2 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Monday night that tied the series up 1-1. It was a close contest throughout that New York just let fall through its fingertips. Leading up to Game 3 in Detroit, New York head coach Tom Thibodeau brushed off the […]

Game 2 between the Lakers and Timberwolves was supposed to be about evening the series. Instead, it sparked a debate that has now taken over headlines. Late in the fourth, with the Lakers in control and Luka Doncic pushing toward another historic playoff performance, Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels found himself on the wrong side of […]

As soon as Giannis Antetokounmpo said the Milwaukee Bucks were in life or death mode, the motivation is there. However, for the Indiana Pacers, they might not want to give more motivation to the former MVP. Despite being down 2-0 in the series, Antetokounmpo has had masterful performances. Most recently, he posted a 34-point and […]