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Michael Malone may be done coaching for now, but he is far from staying quiet. Just a month after being let go by the Denver Nuggets, Malone made his debut as an ESPN analyst for the Western Conference Finals. And in true Malone fashion, he wasted no time making headlines. Following Oklahoma City’s 114-88 blowout […]

To know San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson is to know what he’s going to say when he addresses the media. Every situation is met with the same attitude. Whether he’s mentioned as part of a possible trade, or his offensive touches dwindle, or his role changes, the longest tenured Spur publicly displays the same […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves dropped Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, but the concern following the loss was regarding Anthony Edwards. Edwards suffered an apparent ankle injury early in the first half and had to leave the game. Anthony Edwards gets real on ankle injury after Timberwolves’ Game 1 loss […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves had gotten off to such a strong start in the early goings of Game 1 of their Western Conference Finals clash against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Julius Randle, in particular, was a man on a mission, as he went bonkers from beyond the arc to give Minnesota a four-point lead at the […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo has been trolling away on social media since his Milwaukee Bucks were eliminated from postseason contention in the first round at the hands of the Indiana Pacers. With another early playoff exit and the brutal Achilles tear that Damian Lillard suffered, speculation has grown around Antetokounmpo’s future with the team, including from Patrick […]

Another year has passed and the Donovan Mitchell-led Cleveland Cavaliers core couldn’t get past the second round of the playoffs yet again. The 2024-25 campaign was supposed to be different for these Cavs; they won 64 games in the regular season and were poised for a deep run in the playoffs considering how excellent they’ve […]

Julius Randle is turning the narrative of his career around in a huge way. To start off Game 1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ Western Conference Finals clash against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Randle had the hot hand, continuing his excellent play thus far throughout the 2025 NBA playoffs with another brilliant offensive explosion. Randle had […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves and the Oklahoma City Thunder are in a tight battle in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, but Oklahoma City is sticking around despite all three of its biggest stars struggling mightily to score the ball. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is having an especially tough time and is just 2-for-13 from the field […]

Trade rumors involving Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Golden State Warriors have grown rampant over the last few weeks and will continue once the NBA Finals conclude, the NBA Draft arrives, and free agency follows shortly after that. On Tuesday afternoon, an appearance by Antetokounmpo on the West coast is already drawing everyone’s […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves were temporarily forced to gut it out without their superstar versus the Oklahoma City Thunder. Anthony Edwards suffered what looked to be an ankle injury after getting fouled early in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals Tuesday night. He limped to the free throw line but eventually exited to the locker […]

The Washington Wizards got dealt the worst possible hand they could’ve gotten in the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery, but Tuesday was a reminder that the franchise is still on a path to success. No. 2 overall pick Alex Sarr and No. 14 pick Bub Carrington received All-Rookie first team and second team honors, respectively. Sarr […]

The NBA and Major League Baseball are home to some of the best athletes in the world. The players in both leagues are so athletic that they often like to show their skills in other sports. Mookie Betts might be the best example of a baseball player playing basketball, but former NBA Sixth Man of […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves and the Oklahoma City Thunder are going at it in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on Tuesday night, and emotions are running high on both sides. The series is already getting chippy, and the superstars on each side are not immune to it. During the first quarter, Wolves star Anthony […]

Josh Giddey may be wearing a Chicago Bulls jersey now, but his heart still holds a special place for his former team. In a Snapchat story that quickly gained attention, Giddey shared his belief that the winner of Game 7 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets could very well go on to win […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves walk into Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals as the underdog. However, Anthony Edwards is not letting that bother him ahead of his matchup against Oklahoma City Thunder. He and Timberwolves standout Julius Randle have led the way for Minnesota, giving the team a swagger that they ride into the third […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder led the NBA with 68 wins during the regular season. However, the Minnesota Timberwolves were one of only a couple teams who split the season series against them. Ahead of Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals between the two teams left standing in the West, Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault […]

Minnesota Timberwolves fans are unhappy with a fellow canine’s Western Conference Finals prediction. The famous “Aircorg” is known for her picks across all sports, which she makes by hitting a beach ball into a basket bin. Minnesota is heading into a series with the 68-win Oklahoma City Thunder as the underdogs. However, this group is […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have had a lot of time off since eliminating the Golden State Warriors in five games, and now it’s time for them to get the Western Conference Finals underway against the Oklahoma City Thunder. In the meantime, the Timberwolves have been watching the Thunder grind out a brutal seven-game series against the […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder will face off against the Minnesota Timberwolves in a Game 1 matchup in the Western Conference Finals on Tuesday. It’s a highly anticipated contest, as we’ll see plenty of talent on the court late in the playoffs. Leading into the game, OKC head coach Mark Daigneault shared the one key detail […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are set to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on Tuesday. They’ve been largely successful thanks to the brilliant play of Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle. However, Randle received an interesting comparison to LeBron James hours before tip-off. During a segment of the NBA […]

Changes could be coming to the Denver Nuggets roster this offseason. The team doesn’t have a pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, and as a first-apron team on the fringe of the second-apron, they won’t be able to add much talent in free agency. That means the team might have to scour the trade market […]

The walls are seemingly closing in on the Phoenix Suns’ front office. Last Friday, a former employee filed a lawsuit against the Suns, alleging discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. That employee was Gene Traylor, the Suns’ safety, security, and risk management director. Now, Suns’ CEO, Josh Bartelstein, is facing allegations that he had an affair with WNBA […]

The New York Knicks are currently gearing up for their Eastern Conference Finals matchup vs. the Indiana Pacers, with the right to go to the NBA Finals on the line. New York got to this point with an epic Game 6 win over the Boston Celtics to punch their first ticket to the NBA’s version […]

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges is a talented NBA player held back by off-the-court issues. He and LaMelo Ball form one of the better lob duos in the league this season, but the 27-year-old has not played in more than 70 games since the 2021-22 season, including a year-long absence from the Hornets. After missing […]

The New York Knicks will host the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, and ESPN’s Brian Windhorst believes Mikal Bridges could be the swing factor in the series. Speaking on NBA Today, Windhorst pointed to Bridges’ scoring as a major key to New York’s […]

Chicago Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis had a big first season in the NBA, and his high level of play earned him an impressive honor on Tuesday. The NBA released it’s All-Rookie teams, and Buzelis was selected to the Second Team. Buzelis was joined by Kel’el Ware, Yves Missi, Donovan Clingan and Bub Carrington. “The NBA […]

The 2025 NBA Playoffs have been filled with thrilling matchups featuring old-school superstars like Stephen Curry and LeBron James as well as new-school stars like Anthony Edwards and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Only four teams remain heading into the Conference Finals: the Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder, Indiana Pacers, and New York Knicks. While viewership and ratings […]

The offseason rumors continue to swirl around the NBA, and specifically the Dallas Mavericks. After the Mavericks obtained the No. 1 draft pick for Cooper Flagg, DeMarcus Cousins sees Kevin Durant being involved in the picture. On the Fan Duel Run It Back Show, the former All-NBA center rationalized his thinking regarding a Durant for […]

BOSTON — Ever since Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum ruptured his Achilles in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, the reigning champs have been desperate for good news. Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens finally delivered some on Monday afternoon, revealing that the first steps of Tatum’s recovery went smoothly. Exactly a week […]

The playoff series between the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics ended after New York pulled off a 119-81 Game 6 win on Friday. After the franchise punched its ticket to the Eastern Conference Finals, the players received a much-deserved break. During that time, Karl-Anthony Towns was spotted at a New York Yankees-New York Mets […]

The Los Angeles Lakers pulled off one of the biggest fleeces of all time when they traded for Luka Doncic. While that deal involving Anthony Davis was a must-do for the Lakers, it actually left the team with a somewhat questionable fit on the roster. Austin Reaves broke out in a big way this season, […]

Recently, the New York Knicks punched their ticket to their first conference finals in a quarter century with a dominant home win over the Boston Celtics in Game 6. The Knicks now sit four games away from a trip to the NBA Finals, with the Indiana Pacers standing in their way. Knicks point guard Jalen […]

The NBA Conference Finals tip off this week, and while most coverage leans on data and matchups, ESPN took an unconventional route. In a recent breakdown, ESPN’s Neil Paine blended analytics with astrology, using horoscopes to assess playoff synergy ahead of the New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers and Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Oklahoma City Thunder […]

San Antonio Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama turned some heads, and not just because of his height or his basketball talent. Wembanyama was seen working out on the basketball court with French NBA Draft prospect Maxime Raynaud, per KENS 5 San Antonio. Both Wembanyama and Raynaud are from France. They are also both over 7 […]

Gilbert Arenas’ son, Alijah, was involved in a car crash late last month when his Cybertruck malfunctioned. The good news is that he is okay, and he got lucky because the crash could have been much worse. During a recent All The Smoke appearance, Arenas told Matt Barnes that on April 24, as the 18-year-old […]

The Dallas Mavericks shocked the basketball world back in February when they traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Fans worried that the future of professional basketball in Dallas was in trouble. Luckily for them, both the NBA and WNBA Draft lotteries fell their way and both the Mavericks and Dallas Wings secured the […]

Despite the Orlando Magic being eliminated from the NBA playoffs, Paolo Banchero is the promising piece, alongside Franz Wagner and others on the roster. However, the former No. 1 overall pick thinks that Orlando can reach another level. On The Pivot Podcast, the Magic star forward gave his organization a blueprint for who they should […]

The Boston Celtics could have many changes coming this offseason after losing to the New York Knicks in the second round. Celtics guard Jrue Holiday could be one of their core players on the move this offseason. Boston won the championship in 2024, but after their elimination this season, and Jayson Tatum tearing his Achilles, […]

The 2025 Eastern Conference Finals between the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers is a collision of contrasting styles, legacies, and ambitions. While both teams have earned their place with gritty defense and timely offense, one glaring vulnerability could tip the scales: Indiana’s persistent struggles on the glass. For the Knicks, this is the crack […]