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The Philadelphia 76ers have themselves a budding superstar in Tyrese Maxey. The 21-year-old’s strong play this season is a clear testament to this notion. As a matter of fact, even Sixers teammate Georges Niang could not help but sing Maxey’s praises. When asked to talk about his young teammate, Niang had nothing but praise for […]

Prior to the Miami Heat’s Game 6 win in Boston, Kyle Lowry did not look like an NBA player. This isn’t an exaggeration: the veteran point guard looked outmatched in Games 4 and 5 against the Celtics. Lowry did not look like the All-NBA point guard that fans were expecting when he joined the team. […]

Houston Rockets big man Christian Wood could be a name to watch this summer. The 26-year-old had another big year for the Rockets this past season and now that he’s nearing the end of his current deal, Houston could very well decide to cash in on him now while they can. Given a choice, the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are officially ushering in a new era in their franchise now that they have named Darvin Ham as their new head coach. It also seems like LA is taking all the necessary steps to put Ham in the best position to succeed. This starts with giving him as much autonomy as […]

The Dallas Mavericks were right at the doorstep of contending for the NBA championship. Luka Doncic was arguably the best player in the postseason, not only with his individual excellence but also through the superstar gravity he draws as the primary focal point of the Mavs’ attack. But if there’s one thing that was evident […]

Detroit Pistons rising star Cade Cunningham had one hell of a rookie season. While things started off slow for him, he proved everyone else why he was selected no. 1 overall in the 2021 NBA Draft. However, he also had one rather harsh realization about the NBA one year into his professional basketball career. As […]

Al Horford logged just three points on 1-of-8 shooting on Friday night as the Boston Celtics lost to Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat, 111-103, in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals. It was a disappointing performance from the Celtics center and apparently, there could possibly be one major reason behind his lackluster showing. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made a major decision about the future of this franchise on Friday after it announced Darvin Ham as the team’s new head coach. Ham was one of three finalists for the job, which also included Terry Stotts and Kenny Atkinson. Apparently, there was one major factor that led to LA’s front […]

Kyle Kuzma is not going full Draymond Green and saying that the Miami Heat will reach the NBA Finals, but if they do, he is excited to see one specific matchup. Nope, it’s not Jimmy Butler versus Stephen Curry. It’s not even Udonis Haslem versus Green. Instead, he can’t imagine how the series will go […]

Jimmy Butler turned in a masterful performance on Friday night as the Miami Heat staved off elimination in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Celtics. Butler put on a show for the ages as he led his team to a season-saving 111-103 win, en route to forcing a do-or-die Game 7 […]

The Boston Celtics received some concerning news on Saturday as both Marcus Smart and Robert Williams have been labeled as questionable for Game 7 against the Miami Heat. Of course a questionable designation means both players are 50/50 on playing, and considering that fact that they both featured in Game 6, it is highly likely […]

The Chicago Sports Alliance has committed to donating $300,000 to the Robb School Memorial Fund and Sandy Hook Promise Foundation in the wake of the tragic Texas school shooting that shook the nation this past week. The Alliance is made up of the professional sports teams in Chicago which include the NBA’s Bulls, the NFL’s […]

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic has his post-NBA career planned out, but surprisingly, it doesn’t involve basketball. Jokic won his second MVP award this season, cementing his status as one of the greatest players to ever step on the NBA hardwood. He is also only the 13th player in league history to ever win back-to-back […]

Things could have gone much differently on Friday night if only the game officials made the right calls. In the end, it was the Miami Heat who escaped with a 111-103 victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals. However, the win did not come without controversy. Ira Winderman of […]

Jimmy Butler had one of his best nights as a pro on Friday as he led the Miami Heat to a season-saving Game 6 win over the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals. Butler dropped 47 points all over Jayson Tatum and Co. as the Heat staved off elimination to force a Game 7 […]

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra couldn’t care less about Draymond Green’s prediction that the Boston Celtics will beat them and advance to the NBA Finals. However, he also has no problem with his players finding motivation from the said comments. After winning the Western Conference Finals against the Dallas Mavericks, Green was asked who he […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic couldn’t be any prouder after witnessing Real Madrid beat Liverpool in the Champions League final on Sunday. The Mavs guard started his professional career as a hooper with Real Madrid, so it isn’t a surprise he was all-out in his support of the club as its football team fought in […]

LeBron James made an appearance in Paris on Saturday to cheer on Liverpool in the Champions League Final against Real Madrid. It seems the fact he was in attendance made the rounds among the fans at the Stade de France, as a chorus of Real Madrid fans began trolling the Lakers star, chanting “Michael Jordan […]

After being denied a goal by VAR in the first half, Real Madrid was determined not to allow technology to be the reason they missed out on adding another Champions League Trophy to the trophy case. Karim Benzema’s denied goal in the first half was impactful, but Real Madrid managed to keep their foot on […]

Earlier in the week, Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett ripped the Los Angeles Lakers for their list of candidates for the head coach opening in Hollywood. The Lakers announced on Friday that they were hiring Darvin Ham as the new man at the helm and unsurprisingly, KG had a few things to say about this […]

The Dallas Mavericks head into the 2022 offseason with one clear goal: get Luka Doncic more help. While the Slovenian youngster powered the Mavs to the Western Conference Finals, it was quite clear that they are lacking another scorer and rim protector after falling to the Golden State Warriors in five games. Of course right […]

The Miami Heat forced a Game 7 against the Boston Celtics thanks to a brilliant performance from Jimmy Butler. They will be returning to FTX Arena with momentum as they look to advance in the NBA playoffs. Additionally, a fine will be awaiting them. The NBA announced that the Heat have been fined $25,000 for […]

Real Madrid appeared to have grabbed a 1-0 advantage over Liverpool in the first half of the Champions League Final, however, VAR said otherwise. After reviewing the play, the video assistant referee determined the goal would not stand, much to the dismay of Real Madrid fans. Among those furious with the decision to strip Karim […]

The Detroit Pistons have the chance to find their next franchise star in the 2022 NBA Draft. They may have fallen in the draft lottery but still have the fifth overall pick in the draft. Their chances of adding another future star alongside Cade Cunningham are strong. However, the fifth overall pick offers more than […]

There aren’t a lot of people that support Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving’s COVID-19 stance, but John Salley is evidently one. The 4-time NBA champion spoke to TMZ earlier this week and revealed that he believes Kyrie is making the right decision to not get vaccinated against the virus. “I think Kyrie Irving is the […]

After Jimmy Butler’s heroic 47-point performance in Game 6 of the Miami Heat’s Eastern Conference finals series against the Boston Celtics, P.J. Tucker still can not fathom that the guard did not make an All-NBA team this year. Speaking after the Heat’s crucial road win on Friday, Tucker was asked on just where Butler ranks […]

The Boston Celtics and Miami Heat are going the distance in the Eastern Conference Finals. Sunday night’s Game 7 will determine who moves on to the NBA finals. For the Celtics, the fact that there is a Game 7 angers them. There is plenty of blame to go around for such a bad performance in the […]

Jimmy Butler put on a masterclass performance in the Miami Heat’s 111-103 Game 6 win over the Boston Celtics to force a Game 7 in the Eastern Conference Finals. The full line for Butler: 47 points, nine rebounds, eight assists, four steals, one block, 16-of-29 shooting from the field, 4-of-8 from 3, and 11-of-11 from […]

The Boston Celtics had the opportunity to book their ticket to the NBA Finals in front of the hometown faithful on Friday night, but they failed to do so in a 111-103 loss to the Miami Heat. Ime Udoka discussed what really went wrong for his squad and put a strong emphasis on the Celtics’ […]

The Boston Celtics had a chance to close things out and book their ticket to the NBA Finals on Friday, but they failed to do so as Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat managed to force a Game 7, winning 111-103. It’s unfortunate the C’s couldn’t get it done in front of their home fans, […]

The Boston Celtics previously held a 3-2 series advantage before the Miami Heat came back to win Game 6 with a 111-103 victory. With the series tied at three games apiece, both teams will be heading to a do-or-die Game 7 in Miami to determine who will go on to the NBA Finals from the […]

With their backs up against the wall on Friday night, the Miami Heat came through and delivered in a must-win Game 6 against the Boston Celtics in the East Finals. Jimmy Butler is certainly to thank for forcing a Game 7 as he went off for a mind-boggling 47 points after struggling in the previous […]

With their backs against the wall, the Miami Heat successfully tied the series after emerging victorious in Game 6 against the Boston Celtics with a 111-103 victory. A huge game from Jimmy Butler allowed the team to get back in the thick of things and force a Game 7 on their home floor. Through six […]

The Miami Heat successfully forced a Game 7 in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Celtics. An all-time Jimmy Butler performance powered a 111-103 Miami win and put the Celtics on the ropes. The job remains to be completed but is now within the Heat’s sight. Butler is going to need some help in […]

The Boston Celtics had the chance to close out the East Finals at home on Friday night, but they failed in a 111-103 loss to the Miami Heat. To make matters worse for C’s fans, the subway stopped working and they literally had to walk on the train tracks. In the process, the Celtics faithful […]

The Boston Celtics’ chance to make it back to the NBA Finals went up in smoke at the hands of the Miami Heat. Led by an outstanding game from Jimmy Butler, the Heat defeated the Celtics 111-103 on their homecourt and forced a Game 7. Butler posted the sequel to LeBron James Game 6 in […]

The Dallas Mavericks wrapped up their 2021-22 campaign by reaching the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2011. After failing to topple the star-studded Golden State Warriors, the Mavericks fans have been thinking and imagining possible players to bolster their roster. One name that has been circulating as a trade rumor destination for […]

In your ho-hum Friday night news dump, the Los Angeles Lakers hired Darvin Ham to be the franchise’s next head coach. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Ham signed a four-year deal with the Lakers, for whom he worked as an assistant from 2011-13. The decision is both unsurprising and intelligent. Ham was one of three […]

The Miami Heat managed to stay alive in Game 6 with a win in Boston. A do-or-die game hardly needs any additional motivation, but Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green gave the Heat some extra fuel. After the Warriors clinched the Western Conference Finals win on Thursday, Draymond Green joined the TNT crew to field […]