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With the Miami Heat recovering from a relatively frustrating season, the announcement of certain awards could put a cap on how disappointing this past year has been. Heat captain Bam Adebayo known for his defensive presence, was not even included in any of the NBA All-Defensive teams, the first time this decade that he’s absent. […]

While reflecting on the 2024-25 campaign, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr gushed over the addition of Jimmy Butler, which led to a comparison to LeBron James during his media availability. Following the Warriors’ second-round exit, Kerr addressed Jonathan Kuminga’s usage in the playoffs, as the veteran head coach has been in a very reflective state […]

The foul-baiting with Oklahoma City Thunder MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been a major topic of discussion. However, Richard Jefferson had some interesting words about the MVP. On the Road Trippin Podcast, the former NBA guard detailed what Gilgeous-Alexander said when the team was fighting for a play-in spot. “Shai said, ‘2 years ago, I averaged […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers prepare for a pivotal offseason focused on building around Luka Doncic and LeBron James, speculation continues to swirl about potential roster additions. One name drawing attention is Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez, who is set to become an unrestricted free agent. According to Gery Woelfel of Woelfel’s Press Box, an […]

Golden State Warriors wing Moses Moody underwent successful right thumb surgery on Wednesday to repair a torn UCL, the team announced on Thursday afternoon. Moody is expected to make a full recovery and be ready for the start of training camp before the 2025-26 season. The 22-year-old put together his best season in a Warriors, […]

Flexibility and optionality are terms frequently associated with the Brooklyn Nets’ rebuild. However, they don’t just apply to the team’s long-term plans, but also to its position on draft night. After entering the draft lottery with the sixth-best odds and dreams of Cooper Flagg, the Nets fell to No. 8. The slip put several tier […]

Former Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Kevin Durant trolled ESPN analyst and former teammate Kendrick Perkins on social media. After Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder took a 1-0 lead against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals, Perkins reflected on his postseason run during his time in Oklahoma City. A particular segment of Road Trippin […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was named to the 2024-25 NBA All-Defensive First Team on Thursday, marking his ninth career selection and placing him among an elite group in league history. With the honor, Green becomes just the 13th player in NBA history to earn nine or more All-Defensive Team selections. The NBA announced […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently looking for ways to improve their roster after a five-give first round playoff exit vs the Minnesota Timberwolves this spring. The Lakers’ season took a 180-degree turn after the February trade of Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic, but ultimately, concerns about the team’s lack of frontcourt depth and defensive […]

Zach Lowe has experienced a lot during his time covering the NBA. He was in Madison Square Garden and witnessed one of the greatest playoff comebacks in NBA history. Thanks to six three-pointers from Aaron Nesmith and a buzzer-beating shot from Tyrese Haliburton in the fourth quarter, the Indiana Pacers were able to force overtime […]

When it comes to this San Antonio Spurs offseason, Harrison Barnes has been here before. Kind of. Through 13 NBA seasons, he’s won a championship with the Golden State Warriors in reaching the two NBA Finals and he helped the Sacramento Kings break a 16-year playoff drought. Though San Antonio hasn’t yet enjoyed that level […]

The Denver Nuggets and David Adelman have agreed on a contract to make Adelman the franchise’s next head coach, the team announced on Wednesday. Adelman, 44, took over as the Nuggets interim head coach for the final three games of the regular season after the team decided to fire 2023 championship head coach Michael Malone. […]

Following Game 1, Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards had an NSFW message for himself. However, teammate and veteran Mike Conley echoed that same sentiment to reporters before Game 2. “He always comes in the next day angry… You can tell he’s kinda no nonsense with a lot of things,” Conley said via Dane Moore. “He’s […]

Brooklyn Nets’ D’Angelo Russell has been a constant force in the NBA for the last nine seasons and with year 10 coming up for the veteran point guard, he’ll reach another milestone for the first time in his career. In conjunction with his sponsors over at Way of Wade and Li-Ning, D’Angelo Russell recently released […]

After Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won the 2024-25 MVP award, he shouted out a special teammate who’s been by his side since heading to Oklahoma City after his rookie season. In his race with the reigning MVP in the Denver Nuggets’ All-Star Nikola Jokic, Gilgeous-Alexander beat out Jokic for Most Valuable Player. Then, […]

Evan Mobley’s 2024-25 season was the culmination of years of potential, patience, and promise finally crystallizing into something undeniable. Crowned the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year and named to the All-Defensive First Team for the second time in his young career, the 23-year-old big man has emphatically arrived as one of the league’s premier […]

It was a brutal day for New York Knicks fans — especially the die-hards. The Knicks dropped Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals to the Indiana Pacers, and Stephen A. Smith took it hard. Visibly frustrated, he let loose with a fiery rant on First Take, saying the loss made him feel physically ill. […]

On Tuesday, the Minnesota Timberwolves fell down 0-1 in their Western Conference Finals series vs the Oklahoma City Thunder. While Minnesota got off to a solid start in this game, they ultimately went ice cold down the stretch, being outscored by 30 in the second half en route to a blowout loss. One of the […]

It was recently announced that Nike will be expanding retro releases for classic signature sneakers worn by Phoenix Suns’ Kevin Durant throughout his playing days. In 2026, Nike plans to resurrect the Nike KD 6 silhouette for the first time since its original release, a nostalgic favorite among sneakerheads and hoopers. Along with other colorways, […]

On Wednesday evening, the Indiana Pacers went up 1-0 in their Eastern Conference Finals series vs the New York Knicks with a thrilling come from behind victory in overtime. The Pacers hit six straight threes down the stretch of regulation, capped off by a deep two pointer by Tyrese Haliburton that bounced to the heavens […]

The Indiana Pacers completed one of the most miraculous comebacks in NBA Playoff history, stunning the New York Knicks 138-135 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Pacers have proven that they’re battle-tested, earning impressive series victories over the Milwaukee Bucks and the Cleveland Cavaliers. With the Pacers seizing the early series lead […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo was the league’s MVP in 2019 and 2020. Nikola Jokic won it in 2021, 2022, and 2024, with Joel Embiid claiming the award in 2023. Now, we can add Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to the list after being named the 2024-25 NBA MVP. These are the last seven winners of the NBA MVP award and […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers head into a pivotal offseason focused on building around Luka Doncic and LeBron James, new trade scenarios continue to emerge. In a recent podcast, The Athletic’s Jovan Buha revealed fresh intel on how the Portland Trail Blazers are valuing their assets — and what it might mean for the Lakers’ […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander received a prestigious honor from city mayor David Holt after winning MVP. After Gilgeous-Alexander was named the 2024-25 MVP, beating out Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic, the Oklahoma City mayor declared May 22, 2025, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Day. Holt made the announcement about Gilgeous-Alexander’s special honor on his X, formerly […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP award is a defining achievement for Oklahoma City Thunder, as he becomes only the third player in Thunder history to secure the league’s highest individual accolade. Yet the impact resonates even more across Canada. By earning this honor, Gilgeous-Alexander follows the trail blazed by Steve Nash, becoming just the second Canadian to […]

The 2024-25 NBA MVP race was one of the closest in history, as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic both had cases for the league’s most prestigious individual award. The Oklahoma City Thunder guard ended up being named the best player of the season, though, preventing Jokic from winning his fourth MVP in four years in […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are up 1-0 in their series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, and many are expecting Game 2 to be another intense matchup. The biggest takeaway from Game 1 was Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the calls that he was getting, while the Timberwolves weren’t getting any calls on their end. As Game 2 looms, […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was a dwindling breed of player that made the transition from high school to the NBA when he was selected out of Lower Merion with the 13th overall pick in the 1996 Draft. While he didn’t end up with his selected team in the Charlotte Hornets, many knew he […]

The New York Knicks hosted an Eastern Conference Final game for the first time in 25 years. They earned their spot here, defeating the Detroit Pistons in the first-round and upsetting the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. But the conference finals are a different beast altogether — and that was proven on Wednesday […]

With an immense amount of trade speculation surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers, there could be some conversation among the fan base about a few Miami Heat stars. As the Lakers are looking to add a center to the team alongside Luka Doncic and LeBron James, one player mentioned by team reporter for The Athletic’s Jovan […]

Injuries are never a welcome sight. In the 2024-2025 NBA season, there has been a surprising spike in the number of players suffering from an Achilles-related injury. That growing list now includes Jayson Tatum. The Celtics star tore his right Achilles tendon in Game 4 of the second round of the playoffs versus the New […]

Tyrese Haliburton didn’t need pyrotechnics or a choreographed celebration to announce his presence. He just needed a smile and one legendary line: “It’s gotta be the shoes,” per ESPN. That line, delivered coolly to reporters postgame, echoed louder than any trash talk he could’ve cooked up. With one quote, Haliburton linked himself to a sacred […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers prepare for a pivotal offseason, speculation continues to swirl around the future of guard Austin Reaves. Amid ongoing trade discussions among fans and media, The Athletic’s Jovan Buha offered a measured response, emphasizing the organization’s high valuation of Reaves and urging patience from those calling for a move. In response […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will have some work to do in the offseason, and it starts with fixing some of the holes on the roster. One of the main issues on the team throughout the entire season was their lack of center depth, and the hope is that they can make it a priority to […]

While basketball is a popular sport in the United States, the sport, including the NBA, actually has Canadian roots. It was invented by no other than Canadian James Naismith in 1891 just after he immigrated to Springfield, Mass. While the NBA is dominated by Americans, the rest of the world is finally starting to catch […]

On Wednesday, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added his name to an elite list of Oklahoma City Thunder MVPs, following in the footsteps of Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook. The honor felt inevitable after his spectacular season. Shortly after the announcement, San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul — who once mentored Gilgeous-Alexander during their time together in OKC […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers prepare for a crucial offseason centered around Luka Doncic and LeBron James, potential roster upgrades are beginning to emerge. In a recent episode of his podcast, Buha’s Block, The Athletic’s Jovan Buha highlighted several guard options the Lakers could pursue, including former Golden State Warriors guard De’Anthony Melton. Buha referenced […]

Madison Square Garden was electric for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, and not just because of the on-court heroics. Tyrese Haliburton’s buzzer-beater to send the game to overtime stole the show, but it was his taunt and Timothée Chalamet’s sideline response that added a splash of Hollywood to the drama, per FoxSports. With […]

The Indiana Pacers pulled off a shocking Game 1 win in the Eastern Conference Finals against the New York Knicks. While many credit the players, Tim Legler credits Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle. There was a specific move the head coach made that Legler thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated. “Another thing that was big in this […]