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Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard returns for a first-round series against the Indiana Pacers. After the Bucks announced Lillard was dealing with a deep vein thrombosis, he missed 12 consecutive games. Head coach Doc Rivers provided an encouraging announcement before the best news, regarding Damian’s return, made it official. Lillard said he felt it was […]

When factoring in the unrelenting injury issues the Philadelphia 76ers endured, it is easy to say that the Phoenix Suns were unequivocally the biggest disappointment in the NBA this season. In addition to colossal embarrassment, that title comes with expected changes this offseason. The organization evaluated the state of things during the second half of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will play the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of their first 2025 postseason series on Saturday. There will be plenty of attention on LeBron James and Luka Doncic headed into the matchup. NBA analyst Kendrick Perkins believes Austin Reaves is the team’s “most important player“, however. “Look, all eyes are gonna […]

LOS ANGELES – When the Los Angeles Lakers first made the trade for Luka Doncic, one of the biggest questions was how Doncic would fit chemistry-wise on the court with LeBron James. With the Lakers securing the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference and making the NBA Playoffs outright, the initial sample size has […]

Anthony Edwards isn’t one for unnecessary hype, but even the Minnesota Timberwolves’ rising star can’t downplay the significance of facing LeBron James in the playoffs. Discussing the matchup with a grin on his face, Edwards noted the importance of playing against James, as he will unquestionably go down as one of the greatest players in […]

French forward Noa Essengue, a projected top-20 pick, has declared for the 2025 NBA Draft, he told ESPN’s Jonathan Givony. The 18-year-old is currently ranked No. 17 in ESPN’s latest draft rankings. “Since I was a kid, it’s been my dream to get drafted by an NBA team,” Essengue said. “My goal now is to […]

As the Phoenix Suns fired head coach Mike Budenholzer, Stan Van Gundy couldn’t help but poke fun at the franchise. He explained, via Duane Rankin of AZCentral.com, his comical thoughts. “It is probably the most attractive job on the market because you can get like $50M and only have to coach one year,” Van Gundy […]

Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden recently revealed that NBA players are backing Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for the league’s Most Valuable Player award. The comments were shared by Rachel Nichols on a Sports Illustrated podcast ahead of the Clippers’ first-round matchup against the Denver Nuggets. Nichols said she spoke with Harden before […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers are preparing for their opening round series of the NBA Playoffs against the Minnesota Timberwolves. This week, Lakers head coach JJ Redick organized a watch party for the team for the Golden State Warriors and Memphis Grizzlies play-in game. According to Lakers’ guard Austin Reaves, the watch party […]

Ever since the Miami Heat traded Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors, there’s no doubt that the attention has been on his success with the team. With the Heat facing the Hawks in the play-in tournament on Friday, head coach Erik Spoelstra spoke about the players in the return package via the trade that […]

The New York Knicks kick off the 2025 NBA Playoffs on Saturday evening at home against the Detroit Pistons. After making considerable roster upgrades prior to the season and subsequently securing a second-straight 50-win season, expectations are understandably high. But so are nerves. And  plenty of people believe that coach Tom Thibodeau could be on […]

It’s been over two months since Luka Doncic was traded from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers, but it is still a major talking point in the sports world, and it will be for a long time. It is one of the craziest trades that has ever happened. The Mavericks had one of […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic recently reflected on his memorable return to Dallas, calling it the most special performance of his career. In a sit-down interview with ESPN’s Malika Andrews released Friday, Doncic discussed where his standout game against his former team ranks among his all-time performances. “I’d say top one just cause it […]

Carmelo Anthony has been thinking about legacy, and that includes J. Cole’s. On a recent episode of his 7PM in Brooklyn podcast, the NBA star-turned-media personality made a bold claim: the Dreamville rapper deserves top-10 all-time status. But what got fans buzzing just as much was Melo’s take on what Cole might do next, especially […]

During a recent closed-door press conference with no video allowed, Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison consistently justified his decision to trade Luka Doncic by stating three words: “Defense wins championships.” Harrison’s press conference was already questionable enough, as only selected reporters were invited. Meanwhile, his “defense wins championships” comments felt like a jab at […]

Dallas Mavericks forward Daniel Gafford issued a bold message ahead of Friday night’s NBA Play-In Tournament elimination matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies, which tips off at 9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. The winner will secure the eighth seed in the Western Conference and advance to face the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday afternoon at […]

ESPN analyst Brian Windhorst thanked NBA players for their support in the aftermath of Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James’ diss. After James accused Windhorst of thinking they’re best friends, Windhorst was afraid the comment would fracture his ongoing relationships with NBA players. However, it hasn’t whatsoever. Windhorst revealed he’s received support from current and […]

As Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green enters the playoff as an underdog in the Western Conference, he’s warning New York Knicks All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns of their series against the underdog Detroit Pistons. Towns will have his hands full with Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart defending him, which Green was quick to point out. Green […]

Hall of Famer Magic Johnson shared a strong opinion ahead of the Orlando Magic’s first-round NBA Playoffs matchup against the reigning champion Boston Celtics. The former Lakers star posted his thoughts on X, formerly known as Twitter, making it clear he expects a short series. “I’m also picking the Celtics over the Magic for their […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to a multi-year contract extension with executive Rob Pelinka, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. In addition to this extension to remain in Los Angeles for the foreseeable future, the Lakers’ Vice President of Basketball Operations and General Manager will now serve as the organization’s President of Basketball Operations. […]

The trade that sent Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers sent shockwaves through the sporting world. The situation is still red hot, especially since the aftermath of the move has blown up in Dallas’ face. Recently, Doncic finally opened up about his initial reaction to the deal, and it sounds […]

Legendary San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich, who suffered a mild stroke in the Frost Bank Center in November of 2024, left a local restaurant in an ambulance on Tuesday night, per TMZ Sports. First responders were called to tend to an elderly person who fainted. They transported the five-time NBA champion to the […]

With the Los Angeles Lakers taking on the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, fans are excited to see star Luka Doncic take part in his first postseason as a member of the team. While Doncic is ready to go war for the Lakers, Bill Simmons says that Doncic could have […]

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons doubled-down on his MVP take, picking Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic over Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. After Simmons leaned toward Jokic in the MVP race, he revealed he sealed his vote with Nikola over Gilgeous-Alexander this year. Simmons says Jokic earned the upper hand as his triple-double average throughout the […]

As the NBA Playoffs are about to begin, so too is the countdown to reveal all of the NBA awards to be handed out this season. From MVP to Rookie of the Year to Defensive Player of the Year to All-NBA honors, each accolade and all of the awards voted on by NBA media members […]

As the Los Angeles Clippers face the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, fans are wondering how Ben Simmons will play with the rest of the team. Clippers head coach Ty Lue spoke about Simmons’ role with the team, which garnered a drastic response from Stephen A. Smith. Lue would say […]

The No. 7 seed Orlando Magic take on the No. 2 seed Boston Celtics in the first game of the first-round series. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Magic-Celtics prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Magic-Celtics NBA odds, courtesy of […]

The Sacramento Kings may be headed for a significant reset following their early exit from the 2025 NBA Play-In Tournament. After falling to the Dallas Mavericks, the team parted ways with general manager Monte McNair. In a quick turnaround, former New York Knicks executive Scott Perry was brought in to take the reins. Despite the […]

Before his first-round series against the Houston Rockets, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green says his team isn’t an ordinary seven seed heading into the postseason. Green called Stephen Curry the best show in basketball over the past decade, but knows he and the Warriors are the underdogs in the best-of-7 series. Still, Green says […]

While the Miami Heat face the Atlanta Hawks in the play-in tournament, the importance of the game is at its peak since it’s a do-or-die situation where one team makes the playoffs and the other goes home. Besides the Heat missing Kevin Love, the team should have all of their roster, especially the long-awaited return […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have undergone notable shifts since promoting Tuomas Iisalo to interim head coach. Not all of them have been a success in the small ten-game sample size provided, including the 121-116 NBA Play-In Tournament loss to the Golden State Warriors. While Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, and Jaren Jackson Jr. will shoulder most of […]

We’re back for another betting prediction and pick for the 2025 NBA Playoffs as we head back to the Western Conference for this upcoming first-round series. The 7-seed Golden State Warriors will visit the 2-seed Houston Rockets with Golden State winning the Regular Season series 3-2. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Warriors-Rockets prediction and […]

The Dallas Mavericks will be taking on the Memphis Grizzlies in the Play-In Tournament for a chance to face the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round of the playoffs. Anthony Davis is listed on the injury report with a left adductor strain, and his availability will be important as the Mavericks try to advance. […]

As the Miami Heat take on the Atlanta Hawks in a do-or-die game with the winner going to the playoffs and the loser going home, veteran Kevin Love will not be available for the contest on Friday night. With people locking in their predictions for the Heat’s game against the Hawks in the play-in tournament, […]

The No. 6 seed Minnesota Timberwolves play the No. 3 seed Los Angeles Lakers in game one of the first round of the playoffs. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Timberwolves-Lakers prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Timberwolves-Lakers NBA odds, […]

The 2025 NBA Playoffs are finally here and we’re set to bring you another betting prediction and pick for this upcoming series in the Western Conference. The 5-seed Los Angeles Clippers will visit the 4-seed Denver Nuggets to begin the Playoff action. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Clippers-Nuggets prediction and […]

The Atlanta Hawks will be facing the Miami Heat in the Play-In Tournament for a chance to face the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the playoffs. Trae Young is on the injury report for the Hawks with right Achilles tendinitis, something that he has been dealing with for most of the season. It […]

The feud with Stephen A Smith and Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia might’ve come to an end on Friday. After Ishbia called out Smith during the Suns end of season availability, it sparked from something the talk show host said earlier in the week. The First Take host compared Ishbia to former Los Angeles Clippers […]

As the Memphis Grizzlies take on the Dallas Mavericks in the play-in tournament in what is now a do-or-die game with the winner moving on to the NBA Playoffs, there’s no doubt the attention has been put on star Ja Morant. Despite the Grizzlies guard Morant being injured and a game-time decision, there has also […]