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The Minnesota Timberwolves took a huge leap this past 2021-22 season. They made their first postseason appearance since 2018 and only their second stint since 2004. Unfortunately, the Timberwolves lost in the first round to the no. 2 seeded Memphis Grizzlies, despite the fact that Minnesota led in-game for the majority of the series. Nonetheless, […]

The Denver Nuggets are one of the few franchises that have been built from the ground up. The Nuggets Big 3 of Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Michael Porter Jr. were all drafted by the front office rather than recruiting their core through free agency or trades. It has been a sustainable and commendable approach […]

Jordan Poole hasn’t been as explosive in these NBA Finals as he was earlier in the postseason. But the Golden State Warriors guard still deserves a ton of credit for producing in his secondary scorer role behind Stephen Curry. Klay Thompson certainly agrees. Asked about what he’s been seeing from Poole in his first NBA […]

The Golden State Warriors bodied the Boston Celtics in Game 4, with Stephen Curry throwing haymaker after haymaker to tie the series at 2-2. Stephen Curry poured in a scorching-hot 43 points to lead his Warriors to victory. But based on the numbers, it could have gone a lot worse for the Celtics side. According […]

It’s no secret that Klay Thompson loves the ocean. The Golden State Warriors guard was often spotted around the bay riding his boat around. Ahead of a crucial Game 5 matchup against the Celtics in the Finals, though, Thompson decided to be a bit more… hands-on with the water. A story from Klay Thompson’s Instagram […]

Steve Kerr’s biggest move in their Game 4 win against the Boston Celtics on Friday is without a doubt his decision to bench Draymond Green during a critical juncture in the fourth quarter. The Golden State Warriors head coach knew that Green wasn’t playing his best and that despite his reputation, he just had to […]

Andrew Wiggins sure picked a great time to come out with one of the best performances of his entire career. On Friday night, the All-Star forward led the entire game in rebounds after collecting a career-high 16 boards for the Golden State Warriors. There is no doubt that Wiggins’ activity on the glass was integral […]

There’s no denying that Giannis Antetokounmpo was the main driving force for the Milwaukee Bucks during their title run last season. It’s also true that this is going to be the case for the Bucks for many years to come.   Apart from a solid group of teammates around him, though, Giannis also needs the […]

The Orlando Magic have been blessed with the number one pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. But that also comes with the best kind of problem – they have first dibs at three prized prospects of the lot. The only downside is the pressure at calling which one of Chet Holmgren, Jabari Smith Jr., and […]

After Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins posterized Luka Doncic during the West Finals, it’s his daughter this time who dunked on the Dallas Mavericks star. Following the Warriors‘ Game 4 win over the Boston Celtics on Friday, Wiggins was spotted sharing a moment with his daughter to celebrate. What turned the heads of the […]

Kevin Durant is one of the greatest offensive players the NBA has ever seen, and one can definitely say he’s among the best one-on-one players in the history of the game. However, it seems the Brooklyn Nets star isn’t happy with just that. When NBA reporter Ben Stinar shared his view that KD “is in […]

It was earlier reported that Nikola Vucevic was under the impression that he wasn’t going anywhere this summer. The Chicago Bulls big man has seen his name dragged into trade rumors after his team was linked to Rudy Gobert of the Utah Jazz. The two-time All-Star has now decided to break his silence on the […]

The contract extension of Zion Williamson with the New Orleans Pelicans has been the talk of the town of late. Pels vice president David Griffin has already expressed the team’s willingness to offer their young stud a max deal, while Zion himself has already indicated his desire to remain in New Orleans. ESPN’s NBA guru […]

If there is one mistake Boston Celtics fans made in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, it’s the fact that they annoyed the hell out of Stephen Curry. In response, the Golden State Warriors star punished their team with 43 points. While Curry actually didn’t need any extra motivation since he knew that they can’t […]

Not many can argue against the notion that LeBron James’ Big 3 with the Miami Heat alongside Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh has gone down as one of the most dominant trios in league history. The fact that they went to the NBA Finals for four straight years and won two championships during that span […]

Anthony Davis’ injury concerns are well-known amongst Los Angeles Lakers fans. The All-Star center has missed significant time in the last few seasons due to nagging issues. His availability (or lack thereof) has arguably cost his team multiple title runs. His frequent injuries have already made a few Lakers fans ticked off at him. Recently, […]

The Utah Jazz are now the last remaining team in the NBA that has yet to appoint a new head coach for the 2022-23 season. This is, of course, under the assumption that no other coach gets fired between now and October. The Jazz are in the process of interviewing their candidates after Quin Snyder […]

During the game between the Atlanta Braves and the Pittsburgh Pirates, fans got to see a powdery mess in the dugout. After Ronald Acuna Jr slammed a home run, he, alongside Guillermo Heredia, did a little nod to LeBron James. The Braves star tossed a fistful of powder up in the air in a clear […]

Hall of Famer Ray Allen is without a doubt one of the most prominent members of the Jordan Brand family. As a matter of fact, Allen was the very first player to endorse MJ’s brand, which at that time, was just in its infancy stage. As it turns out, however, Allen nearly spurned Nike/Jordan Brand […]

It’s no secret that the Dallas Mavericks could use an upgrade in their frontcourt this summer. It is clear that the Mavs are in the market for a new center, but at this point, it appears that they are unwilling to break the bank. New York Knicks big man Mitchell Robinson has made headlines of […]

After Friday’s epic showing in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, it isn’t at all surprising that Stephen Curry remains the odds-on favorite to win his first-ever Finals MVP title. The Boston Celtics had no answer for Steph as he led the Golden State Warriors to 107-97 win to tie the series at 2-2. FanDuel’s […]

Ice Cube’s Big 3 has seen a lot of success since its inception in 2017, and the fact that it still stays five years later speaks volume of its growing popularity. However, it looks like the NBA has problems with it. In an exclusive interview with Basketball News, Ice Cube shared the fact that the […]

The Chicago Bulls made it to the playoffs for the first time since the 2016-17 season. However, their playoff run didn’t last long as the Milwaukee Bucks eliminated them in the first round in five games. The Bulls were aggressive last offseason, acquiring DeMar DeRozan, Lonzo Ball, and Alex Caruso, who all played significant roles. […]

The Chicago Bulls have been linked with Rudy Gobert as of late, with the team clearly aiming to fortify their interior defense. However, according to the latest reports, the Utah Jazz center is not their only target and option this offseason. Apparently, Mitchell Robinson is also a possibility for the Bulls, though they are still […]

Stephen Curry’s performance in Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics on Friday night was so mind-blowing that more than a few folks have come out to say that this was his best NBA Finals performance to date. If you ask the Golden State Warriors superstar, however, he’s not ready to jump […]

Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins had a career-high 16 rebounds in Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics on Friday, and so naturally, his teammates praised him. But not before Stephen Curry and Draymond Green poked fun at him. In his podcast, Green shared their reaction in the locker room after […]

There’s no denying that during his heyday, JJ Redick was one of the most dangerous marksmen in the NBA. He knows a thing or two about shooting from distance, and we should put a lot of stock in what he thinks about Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry and his greatness. Redick recently guested on […]

Stephen Curry put the Golden State Warriors on his back on Friday as they fought out a huge win in Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics, 107-97. Dubs teammate Draymond Green has now spoken out about his teammates’ performance for the ages and unsurprisingly, Dray had nothing but high praise for […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is about to surpass LeBron James for a playoff record, but an ugly one that is. In the 2022 postseason, Tatum has been turning the ball over at a historical rate (via Stat Muse). Through 22 playoff games so far, he has already committed 91 turnovers, just three behind James’ […]

It appears that former NBA journeyman Delonte West is struggling again. The 38-year-old was recently spotted on the streets panhandling, and unsurprisingly, the brief video clip has now gone completely viral. A fan randomly saw West walking on the streets holding a sign, which we can only assume says something about asking passers-by for some […]

Zion Williamson wants to stay with the New Orleans Pelicans. He made that much clear in his latest interview when conducting his youth training camp. However, as for his contract, well that’s for NOLA to figure out. Williamson is eligible to sign a max rookie extension worth $186 million for five years. Nonetheless, there were […]

Patrick Beverley had an impactful year for the Minnesota Timberwolves this past season. As it turns out, however, the veteran point guard could be considering a move away from Minnesota this summer. At this point, it seems that Pat Bev already has his sights on the Miami Heat. On a recent episode of ESPN’s First […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star and “Hustle” actor Anthony Edwards thinks the Boston Celtics will win the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors, and for good reason. While Edwards is aware of what the Warriors are capable, he doesn’t think they have what it takes to match up the talent that the Celtics possess. He also […]

Stephen Curry put on a show on Friday night as he led the Golden State Warriors to arguably their most important win of the season in Game 4 of the 2022 NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics, 107-97. The odds were stacked against Curry and Co., but the greatest shooter of all time was able […]

Even Klay Thompson believes Stephen Curry’s Game 4 explosion is the best performance of the Golden State Warriors star in the NBA Finals. Curry has delivered several incredible plays in the NBA Finals throughout his career, but there is no doubt Game 4 on Friday was one of the most important, if not the most […]

The New Orleans Pelicans had a successful season, making it to the playoffs for the first time in four years. They managed this success without Zion Williamson, who missed the entire season with a long-term foot injury. Williamson held camp registration for his NBA-level youth basketball camp at a local YMCA in New Orleans. While […]

Despite his extended absence from the New Orleans Pelicans’ active roster, Zion Williamson has kept himself busy. He kept the media’s attention throughout the season showcasing the fruits of his labor, ie his jaw-dropping dunks amid his injury recovery. Williamson’s latest stunning dunk had everyone starstruck, but none more so than the young fan who […]

The Boston Celtics came away with a dramatic loss to the Golden State Warriors in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, and as was the case in the opening three games, this contest was filled with what-ifs for both teams. For the Celtics, shooting woes in the fourth quarter marred their performance on the night, […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have three first-round picks in the 2022 NBA Draft, including pick number two. Their impressive pick collection and the state of their roster, which is a few tweaks away from being worthy of a spot in the Ge League, allow them to take some risks. One prospect they are heavily linked […]