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There’s been discourse about who the face of the NBA is right now, with LeBron James inching closer and closer to retirement. Many have slated Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards as the next in line. However, Charles Barkley thinks otherwise after he sent ESPN a savage message about who the program should be promoting instead. […]

Recently, the Indiana Pacers fell back down to Earth with a crushing Game 3 loss at home vs the New York Knicks. It was a wake-up call for Tyrese Haliburton and company, who had all the momentum in the world after picking up two straight wins in Madison Square Garden to open up the series. […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder picked up a signature playoff win on Monday night, winning a back-and-forth Game 4 against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals. Both teams were blistering hot on offense and traded haymakers all the way into the final seconds. With less than 10 seconds to go, the Timberwolves found themselves […]

The Indiana Pacers will attempt to take a 3-1 series lead in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Tuesday night. However, Aaron Nesmith is dealing with an ankle injury. So is the guard playing tonight vs. the Knicks? The Pacers are closely monitoring Nesmith’s injury status heading into the game. It is an […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers center Shaquille O’Neal was in the spotlight throughout his NBA career. He and the rest of the “Inside the NBA” crew are in Indianapolis covering the Eastern Conference Finals. The former Laker even got dunked on by the Indiana Pacers’ mascot. O’Neal ran into a familiar face during Game 4, former […]

Former NBA awards voter Michelle Beadle recently explained why she stepped away from casting ballots for end-of-season honors, citing Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum’s contract implications as a pivotal moment in her decision. Speaking on the latest episode of Run It Back on FanDuel TV, Beadle acknowledged the discomfort of being placed in a position […]

The Boston Celtics are entering the 2025 offseason facing significant injury setbacks and complex trade considerations, all of which are compounded by severe salary cap constraints. Therefore, with looming financial penalties, the Celtics could consider a transitional season where they can focus on developing younger talent within the roster, in addition to resetting their financial […]

The NBA Draft is coming up in a little less than a month, and one of the most intriguing players in the draft is Maryland basketball center Derik Queen. Queen needed just one year with the Terrapins to polish himself into an elite NBA Draft prospect, and now he is ready to go. Queen is […]

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum and Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard share many things. Both players have the same jersey number, both have represented the Celtics and Bucks in the All-Star Game, and both are quiet leaders for their team. Unfortunately, both stars have another thing in common. Both face ACL recoveries after getting […]

The NBA world is seeing some of the best guards in the league while watching the Conference Finals. When watching players such as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Brunson, those are the guards that are going to get you a bucket. Then, some look at Tyrese Haliburton, who doesn’t score as much but is a floor […]

Iman Shumpert enjoyed a ten-year career in the NBA that saw him win a championship alongside LeBron James in 2016. Since Shumpert, one of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ best players, shifted into his second career as an NBA analyst. Shumpert works primarily with ESPN, providing insight and appearing alongside Cassidy Hubbarth on “Hoop Streams”. However, the […]

It’s been an up and down Western Conference Finals for Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards, who followed up his epic Game 3 performance with a quiet 16 points in Minnesota’s Game 4 loss vs the Oklahoma City Thunder. The loss put the Thunder up 3-1 in the series, meaning the Timberwolves will be facing elimination […]

An Indiana Pacers fan is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly stabbing two New York Knicks fans during an altercation at a bar in Carmel, Indiana, on Friday night, according to court documents. The incident occurred while the individuals were watching Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Pacers and Knicks. Max Lewis […]

The New York Knicks got in the win column after a comeback victory in Game 3 against the Indiana Pacers, and they’re hoping to keep it rolling in Game 4. Karl-Anthony Towns came up big in the clutch for the Knicks, as he hit several big shots to help give the team the lead and […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are just one win away from going to the NBA Finals after taking down the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals on Monday night. The Thunder dominated the first two games of the series at home, but Minnesota had quite the answer in Game 3. The Timberwolves […]

After dropping 30 points in Game 3, Anthony Edwards managed just 16 in Game 4. In what ended up being a two-point game, many, including ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, believe Edwards’ limited performance directly led to the Minnesota Timberwolves’ downfall against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals. Despite his quiet night, Edwards […]

MINNEAPOLIS — The scoreboard read 128-126 in favor of the Oklahoma City Thunder, but the Minnesota Timberwolves’ postgame messaging told a different story entirely. This wasn’t surrender. This was defiance. Down 3-1 in their playoff series after Monday night’s loss, the Wolves walked into the postgame press conference with quiet but strong determination. Ahead of […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder moved one win away from their first NBA Finals appearance in 13 years with a 128-126 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals on Monday night. The win gave the Thunder a 3-1 series lead, setting the stage for a potential closeout at home in […]

While not a complete homer, former New York Knicks reporter Mike Wise has a good feeling about their odds against the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals, especially thanks to Madison Square Garden. Wise spoke to ClutchPoints as the Eastern Conference Finals series vs. the Pacers was starting. He was confident that New York […]

One win is all the Oklahoma City Thunder need to reach the NBA Finals. This team, led by 2024-25 NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the has dominated every challenge they have faced all season. Aside from winning 68 games, the Thunder have continued to mature and grow together as the youngest team in the league. That […]

The San Antonio Spurs are red hot in the rumor mill right now, as the organization has the tools and assets to make drastic moves this offseason. ESPN’s Shams Charania delivered head-turning comments on Tuesday, fueling the idea that the team is eyeing Giannis Antetokounmpo or Kevin Durant as possible trade targets. During a guest […]

On Monday evening, the Oklahoma City Thunder picked up a huge road win in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals to extend their series lead to 3-1. The Thunder were led by a 40-point near triple double from league MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and also got big games from Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren. There […]

The Boston Celtics are currently gearing up for what could be a franchise-altering offseason after their disappointing playoff exit vs the New York Knicks. Facing the prospect of a 2025-26 season with Jayson Tatum sidelined due to injury, and motivated by the desire to reduce their payroll under new ownership, multiple familiar faces could be […]

On Monday evening, the Oklahoma City Thunder took a commanding 3-1 lead in their Western Conference Finals series vs the Minnesota Timberwolves with a narrow Game 4 win on the road. Oklahoma City was led by league MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who scored 40 points to go along with 10 assists and nine rebounds. One of […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is “likely” to exercise his $52.6 million player option this offseason, according to ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania. Charania appeared on ‘The Pat McAfee Show’ on Tuesday and said that James, who signed a two-year, $101.4 million deal last summer, is likely to opt in to the final year […]

Victor Wembanyama missed a large chunk of the season after receiving news of a blood clot in his right shoulder. However, the San Antonio Spurs’ center is due to return from the scary situation and continue his career. However, it’s not entirely clear when he’ll return. The latest buzz in the rumor mills potentially reveals […]

MINNEAPOLIS — After taking a 3-1 lead in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals, All-Star Jalen Williams and the Oklahoma City Thunder are one win away from reaching the NBA Finals. The Thunder beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 128-126. After All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander addressed the “Free-Throw Merchant” label during his postgame media availability, Williams discussed […]

The Golden State Warriors’ season came to a disappointing end in the second round of the playoffs, and Stephen Curry could do nothing to change the team’s fortunes. Golden State lost in five games to the Minnesota Timberwolves, and Curry played less than one full game in the series as a result of a hamstring […]

Hall of Famer Paul Pierce believes the Denver Nuggets should pursue Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan this offseason, following Denver’s second-round playoff exit to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Speaking on the latest episode of KG Certified, a podcast hosted by fellow Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett, Pierce laid out his ideal move for the Nuggets, […]

The Phoenix Suns have narrowed their coaching search to eight candidates, and Brooklyn Nets assistant Steve Hetzel is among the finalists. Hetzel is part of a list that includes Cleveland Cavaliers assistants Jordan Ott and Johnnie Bryant, Oklahoma City Thunder assistant Dave Bliss, Minnesota Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori, Dallas Mavericks assistant Sean Sweeney, Miami Heat assistant […]

The Indiana Pacers are playing some good basketball in this postseason, and many people probably did not expect them to make it to the Eastern Conference Finals. Nonetheless, they defeated the Milwaukee Bucks and Cleveland Cavaliers in five games, and they’re now leading their series against the New York Knicks 2-1. The Pacers play a […]

The Miami Heat and Sacramento Kings are two teams that seem to be stuck in purgatory. Neither team is good enough to compete for the championship, and it is unlikely that either would even win a playoff series as currently constructed. Neither team is bad enough to select near the top of the NBA Draft, […]

We’ve got the New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers Game 4 Results according to NBA 2K25 to see who the game thinks will win. The Knicks won Game 3 thanks to the effort of C Karl-Anthony Towns, and now only trail 1-2. Meanwhile, the Pacers are looking to win one game at home to take […]

Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook announced Tuesday morning he’s undergoing right hand surgery to “fix two breaks that happened during the season,” as noted by Law Murray of The Athletic. “This morning, I’m undergoing surgery on my right hand to fix two breaks that happened during the season,” Westbrook wrote. “I’m grateful for everyone’s support […]

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton received high praise on Tuesday when former NBA player Marcus Morris compared him to veteran point guard Chris Paul during an appearance on ESPN’s First Take. “I think we just see him differently. I think we’re just so used to saying a superstar is athletic in a bigger market,” Morris […]

Jayson Tatum’s achilles injury will likely hold him out for all of next season, so now is the time for the Boston Celtics to shed salary. The team with the most expensive roster in basketball is well past the second apron, so they’d be smart to trade a player like Kristaps Porzingis ahead of a […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are now up 3-1 in their series against the Minnesota Timberwolves after winning 128-126 in Game 4. After a 42-point loss in Game 3, the Thunder came out and put their foot on the gas to start the game, and never let go. The Timberwolves continued to fight, but in the […]

On the verge of their first NBA Finals appearance since 2012, the Oklahoma City Thunder are inspiring confidence in their fan base. Following a massive Game 4 win to take a 3-1 lead over the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Thunder are one victory away from advancing past the Western Conference Finals. As the Thunder traveled back […]

The Brooklyn Nets are reportedly exploring a trade package centered around forward Cam Johnson in an effort to acquire a second lottery pick in the upcoming 2025 NBA Draft. According to Brian Lewis of the New York Post, Brooklyn may look to consolidate assets — including Johnson, multiple late first-round selections, and future draft capital […]