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The Boston Celtics’ most impactful player of the NBA Finals—in terms of plus-minus, at least—is finally close to full health as they look to force a Game 7 against the Golden State Warriors. During a Thursday appearance on the Pat McAfee Show, Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium reported that Boston’s high-flying, shot-blocking center […]

Miami Heat star Tyler Herro found himself in hot water recently after his girlfriend and the mother of his newborn daughter, Katya Elise Henry, accused him of cheating and even appeared to unfollow the guard on IG. However, just days ago, Herro took to social media to wish her a Happy Birthday, essentially putting to […]

JJ Redick came into the NBA in 2006 with the Orlando Magic and was surrounded by several veterans, including Hedo Turkoglu and Grant Hill. By no surprise, he faced rookie hazing. In a story that most of us had never heard before, Hill jumped on Redick’s podcast and explained how he saved his former teammate […]

The Boston Celtics head into Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night with their backs up against the wall. A win over the Golden State Warriors forces a Game 7, while a loss, well, results in them hanging their heads and falling short of winning the title. However, this team is resilient and […]

Klay Thompson has gone viral of late. This time it wasn’t because of the Golden State Warriors star’s red-hot shooting, but rather his (somewhat) doppelgänger stirring up trouble. Dawson Gurley, a popular YouTuber with a faint resemblance to Klay Thompson, managed to sneak past security while impersonating the Splash Brother. He even caught it on […]

Deandre Ayton was hoping for a rookie max extension last summer along with the rest of the 2018 draft class, but it never happened. The Phoenix Suns believed he didn’t deserve it yet and even after a solid campaign in 2021-22, they still seem unwilling to reward him with a new contract. Now, with reported […]

The Portland Trail Blazers don’t appear to be a likely destination for Phoenix Suns restricted free agent Deandre Ayton, according to Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer. The Blazers reportedly intend to retain Jusuf Nurkic in free agency and keep him as the starting center. Instead of going after Ayton, Fischer says Portland is prioritizing a push […]

The Houston Rockets have another first-round pick after trading Christian Wood to the Dallas Mavericks. They have the 26th overall selection in the 2022 NBA Draft along with the third and 17th picks. Houston is experiencing the good problem to have of being in control of too many good picks. The Rockets already have a […]

The Philadelphia 76ers pulled off a blockbuster deal at the 2022 NBA Trade Deadline to acquire James Harden from the Brooklyn Nets, hoping he’d be the perfect running mate for Joel Emibid as the Sixers chased a championship. Between the big man’s injuries and Harden’s horrendous play, they ultimately came up short. Now, The Beard […]

Draymond Green was in his feelings over the 10-year anniversary of his Golden State Warriors triumvirate with Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson. The Warriors defender recently told a story of how he was sitting together with Steph and Klay on the plane to Boston, and how despite being a decade into their relationships together, they […]

Are the Boston Celtics potentially playing with fire when it comes to center Robert Williams and his injury? They certainly don’t think so. But former All-Star Isaiah Thomas doesn’t exactly sound too convinced. Timelord has been dealing with and playing through a lingering knee injury that’s forced him to sit out in seven postseason games […]

The Golden State Warriors will attempt to win the NBA Championship as they face the Boston Celtics in Game 6 of the NBA Finals at the TD Garden. It’s time to continue our NBA odds coverage with a Warriors-Celtics Game 6 prediction and pick.   The Warriors defeated the Celtics 104-94 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Monday. It […]

When the Boston Celtics lost Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals to the Milwaukee Bucks, many felt Marcus Smart and his squad were dead in the water. It was a brutal, devastating defeat for Boston as the Bucks won at TD Garden in front of the Celtics’ own fans, rallying from being down 11 […]

The Houston Rockets executed a blockbuster trade on Wednesday night, sending center Christian Wood to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for the no. 26 pick in the NBA Draft along with Boban Marjanovic, Marquese Chriss, Trey Burke and Sterling Brown. The Rockets moved on from Wood’s $14.3 million salary cap hit while freeing up the […]

The Sacramento Kings will be looking to select an impact player with their No. 4 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. Purdue star Jaden Ivey is one of the names who continues to pop up as a possible candidate, while Iowa standout Keegan Murray is also on their radar. However, according to recent mock […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal is one of the most dominant big men to ever play in the NBA. And even though he won three titles in Southern California while averaging a ridiculous amount of points on the big stage, fans still want to hate on the Big Diesel. no person can win without […]

It didn’t take long for the Dallas Mavericks to make their major offseason move after bowing out just short of the NBA Finals. They didn’t look far and wide for a trade partner either, consummating a deal with their in-state rival Houston Rockets for big man Christian Wood. In exchange for shipping Christian Wood to […]

The Indiana Pacers had a disappointing 2021 season which ended with a record of 25-57. Despite this, the franchise had some high points including trading for Tyrese Haliburton. The 22-year-old has brought some life back to the organization and has impressed in his 26 games with the team. The Pacers have increased hope moving forward […]

It’s no secret LeBron James had an abysmal season with the Los Angeles Lakers this year. The thing is, he’s not the only superstar in the NBA who’s dealing with a less-than-ideal situation with his team during the past couple of months. But while these guys had a hard season to work with, the same […]

Stephen Curry. The best shooter of all-time. The baby-faced assassin. The man who changed the way the game is played, from playground blacktops to the NBA hardwood. The cornerstone of the Warriors’ offense, which has dominated the league for almost a decade. An MVP, a champion, and undoubtedly an all-time great. However, he’s never won […]

The Miami Heat had an impressive season in 2022. They outperformed just about all expectations and fell just one win short of making it to the NBA Finals. The franchise remains in win-now mode and will be in search of the missing pieces to get them over the top this offseason. One of the avenues […]

Just weeks after the Dallas Mavericks were eliminated from postseason contention, they’ve made their big move of the offseason. The best part is it didn’t cost them much, either. The Mavs swung a trade with their crosstown rival Houston Rockets for big man Christian Wood, giving up a relatively modest package consisting of a late […]

It looks like Canon Jack, son of Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry, is starting early to follow in his dad’s footsteps. On Tuesday, Ayesha posted a video on Instagram showing Canon Jack doing Curry’s signature dribbling routine. She captioned the video saying, “Canon Jack out here stuntin like his daddy. “   View this […]

There are some schools of thought who firmly believe that Hall of Fame big man Wilt Chamberlain is heavily slept on as the real GOAT. Well, Stephen A Smith just isn’t one of those fellows. On Wednesday’s episode of First Take, the renowned ESPN broadcaster spewed some slander against the great Wilt Chamberlain. So much so, […]

Andrew Wiggins has been everywhere for the Golden State Warriors all series. In an NBA Finals that’s gone back and forth between games and individual quarters, Wiggs has been there to fill the gaps. In Game 5, with Stephen Curry struggling to find his shot, Andrew Wiggins erupted for 26 points, including some momentum-shifting plays […]

While Lance Stephenson has had a pretty decent NBA career, he is perhaps best remembered for blowing in LeBron James’ ears when the now-Los Angeles Lakers star was still with the Miami Heat. During Game 5 of the 2014 Eastern Conference Finals between the Heat and Indiana Pacers, broadcast cameras caught Stephenson trying to distract […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry just had the worst NBA Finals game of his career in Game 5, and this is something that should absolutely terrorize the Boston Celtics heading into Game 6 on Thursday night. The greatest shooter of all time incredibly missed all of his attempts from deep on Monday and at […]

On Wednesday night, the Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks shocked the NBA world. The Rockets agreed to trade power forward Christian Wood to the Mavs in exchange for Sterling Brown, Trey Burke, Boban Marjanovic, Marquese Chriss and the 26th overall pick in the NBA Draft. The move adds a big piece to the puzzle for […]

Jayson Tatum might be struggling in some areas of his game in the NBA Finals, but he remains the Boston Celtics’ top player and best chance to beat the Golden State Warriors. The Celtics youngster already broke LeBron James’ record for the most turnovers in a single playoff run. After his four TOs in Game […]

Draymond Green has been around the block quite a bit. In fact, this is his sixth trip to the NBA Finals in the past eight years. Be that as it may, the Golden State Warriors star still considers this to be one of the most memorable title runs he’s had in his career. Green opened […]

Drake is arguably the most prominent rapper in the NBA today. His reach goes way beyond his music, as he’s been a steady presence within and around the league for what now feels like many, many years. It appears that this does not mean much to New Orleans Pelicans superstar Zion Williamson. In a recent […]

The Dallas Mavericks struck big for a center in Christian Wood, netting Luka Doncic as frontcourt running mate via trade that could do some serious damage come postseason time. But the move also comes at the expense of beloved giant Boban Marjanovic, who was a part of the trade package that brought Wood over to […]

The Boston Celtics have their backs against the wall. They face the mighty Golden State Warriors in Game 6 of the NBA Finals down 2-3 in the series, and simply put, the Celtics must win on Thursday night. Al Horford knows that his team is at a disadvantage at this point in the series. However, […]

The Dallas Mavericks addressed their biggest problem from the 2021-22 season with the Christian Wood trade, and based on early evidence, the big man and Luka Doncic could be a match made in basketball heaven. While it’s easy to overlook Wood when talking about the best big men in the NBA today, there is no […]

Steve Kerr has come quite a long way. From being an NBA champion coach in his first season with the Golden State Warriors, the 56-year-old is now on the brink of his fourth title in eight years. He’s been in his fair share of troublesome times as well, and it is clear that there has […]

The Milwaukee Bucks fell short of their sky-high expectations in 2021. Following their NBA title in 2021, the Bucks were knocked out of the playoffs by the Boston Celtics. The injury to Khris Middleton proved to be too much to overcome against the elite Boston defense. This should not be considered a disappointment considering the […]

Jordan Poole has been on quite a ride this season with the Golden State Warriors. Right now, the 22-year-old is just one win away from being an NBA champion. On Wednesday, with a little more than 24 hours before the Warriors take on the Boston Celtics in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, Poole opened […]

The Dallas Mavericks shocked the NBA world on Wednesday night. It’s been reported that the Mavs are trading with the Houston Rockets for the talented power forward, Christian Wood. This is a blockbuster move that appeared to come out of nowhere. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, the Mavs are finalizing the deal with the […]

For quite some time it was unclear if the Sixers would even have a selection in the upcoming draft. The Sixers traded the rights to their first-round pick to the Nets in the trade for James Harden. Brooklyn had the option to defer the pick to next season which they elected to do. As a […]