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The Boston Celtics came into their second-round series against the New York Knicks as prohibitive favorites. They go into Game 6 at Madison Square Garden fighting for their lives. After losing superstar Jayson Tatum to a brutal Achilles tear in Game 4, the Celtics were able to win Game 5 at the TD Garden to […]

After Thursday’s 119-107 Game 6 loss to the Denver Nuggets, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams looked ahead to Game 7 at the Paycom Center on Sunday. While Shai Gilgeous-Alexander says he isn’t worried about Williams, who finished with six points on 3-of-16 attempts, Jalen addressed a lingering wrist injury he’s been dealing with since […]

Once again, the NBA’s biggest circus, the Phoenix Suns, is in the news for all the wrong reasons. On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, a current employee sued the team in U.S. District Court in Arizona. According to ESPN, he cited allegations of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. A current or former employee has filed the fourth […]

The season showed that the NBA could be an interesting place, and anything can happen. The Los Angeles Lakers traded for Luka Doncic even though everyone thought that he would be on the Dallas Mavericks for the rest of his career. Now, when people hear crazy trades, they probably don’t even bat an eye. That […]

The Golden State Warriors enter the 2025 offseason with plenty of questions to answer. After losing in the second round to the Minnesota Timberwolves, the pressure is on general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. to find a way to upgrade the roster this summer. Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler will remain the cornerpieces of Steve Kerr’s […]

The Golden State Warriors will have a lot of decisions to make as the offseason approaches, and one will be what they decide to do with Jonathan Kuminga. After not signing an extension before the season, the hope was that Kuminga could play his way into a better deal this offseason, but he had quite […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is looking forward to Game 7 against the Denver Nuggets. He is confident Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams will return from his uninspiring shooting performance in Game 6. After watching Williams finish with six points on 3-of-16 attempts in Thursday’s 119-107 loss, Gilgeous-Alexander has no doubt his fellow All-Star will […]

The Golden State Warriors suffered a 121-110 Game 5 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, eliminating the Lakers from the NBA Playoffs. With the team now focusing on the offseason, head coach Steve Kerr opened up about his future with the franchise. During a press conference, the 59-year-old head coach admitted that he’s taking it “year-to-year,” […]

The Golden State Warriors had a disappointing ending to their second-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Stephen Curry was injured before halftime in Game 1 and the Warriors never recovered. They lost the next four games, including a 121-110 home loss in Game 5 that sent them home. In Curry’s absence, Jimmy Butler had to […]

Like all of Boston, Neal McDonough has full faith that the Celtics will beat the New York Knicks in Game 7 of their heated playoff series. Of course, the Celtics will first have to win Game 6, which takes place on May 16, 2025, at Madison Square Garden. Despite Jayson Tatum’s devastating injury, McDonough didn’t waver. Speaking […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are one step closer to exacting their revenge in the Western Conference Finals and superstar Anthony Edwards is just four wins away from his first NBA Finals. It’s been a whirlwind for the young franchise star through his first four years in the Association and he’s arguably made a greater impact by […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have the No. 3 pick in the NBA Draft, and they’ll have a lot of options to choose from when the time comes. One of the players already being discussed for the pick is Ace Bailey, who showed at Rutgers that he can be a big-time scorer. Funny enough, Paul George had […]

The Golden State Warriors remain committed to their veteran star core of Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler III. As a result, it won’t be a surprise if they choose to not part ways with Green in the offseason. The Warriors’ 2024-25 campaign ended after losing to the Minnesota Timberwolves in five games in […]

When discussing the expectations that come with selections decided by the NBA Draft Lottery, most teams’ coaches and executives answer conservatively. Some go out of their way to lower expectations. San Antonio Spurs general manager Brian Wright isn’t going that route. Take, for example, how new Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson answered when asked if […]

Although the Boston Celtics are still in the playoffs with a Game 6 matchup against the New York Knicks on Friday, the club is seemingly gaining attention in the rumor mill. In the midst of Jayson Tatum’s Achilles injury, it appears that Boston is doing its due diligence on incoming prospect Cooper Flagg. Insider Kevin […]

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray has been one of several players on the roster frustrated by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s foul-baiting antics. After a questionable whistle favored the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6, Murray took a jab at the MVP candidate’s ability to sell contact, clearly unimpressed with the officiating. The clip shows the Thunder star […]

In a 119-107 loss on the road in Game 6 against the Denver Nuggets, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points. Unfortunately for the Thunder, Jalen Williams did not show up alongside the MVP candidate. The All-Star forward shot less than 20% from the floor and didn’t make a single three-pointer. Head coach […]

As the rumors around the Golden State Warriors start to heighten after being eliminated by the Minnesota Timberwolves in five games, there are genuine questions about the direction of the team with an aging core. Some of those questions fall on the Warriors’ young forward in Jonathan Kuminga, and his future with the team. In […]

Don’t expect Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce to be present at The Big Apple anytime soon. Pierce remains active in his support for the Celtics, the franchise he represented from 1998 to 2013. He was a 10-time All Star and won the championship in 2008, landing on the All-NBA team four times. Enjoying his retirement, […]

The Dallas Mavericks have had one of the best weeks of any NBA team, as they won the draft lottery and are set to have the No. 1 pick. After constant criticism over the past few months because of the decision to trade Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, fans can now relax just […]

With a new slate of released set for the remainder of 2025, Nike and Jordan Brand are working tirelessly to bring fans and sneakerheads the releases they’ve been asking for. With a number of successful collaborations already under their belt, Atlanta-based retailer A Ma Maniere will once again partner with the Jumpman to release an […]

As the Oklahoma City Thunder prepares for Game 7 against the Denver Nuggets, one would think that the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference doesn’t have as much pressure as the other team, but Frank Isola would argue that point. With the Thunder looking for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and others to lead them to the […]

The New York Knicks are poised to beat the Boston Celtics and advance to the Eastern Conference Finals. They have a 3-2 lead. They won the first two games in Boston after the Celtics blew two straight 20-point leads. Now, Jayson Tatum is injured and won’t be available for the rest of the playoffs. The […]

Julian Strawther made the most of his opportunity in Denver’s crucial Game 6 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. The young guard caught fire off the bench, providing an offensive spark that played a major role in the Nuggets’ 119-107 victory. With the series now heading to a decisive Game 7 in Oklahoma City on […]

Since the season came to an end for the Milwaukee Bucks, rumors have been swirling that Giannis Antetokounmpo could demand a trade. Although he has yet to make a final decision, many teams have been rumored to show interest in trading for the 30-year-old forward, with the Golden State Warriors being one of them. However, […]

Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers suffered a shocking second-round exit in the 2025 NBA Playoffs. This drew significant criticism from Kenyon Martin. Martin appeared on an episode of Gilbert Arenas’ “Gil’s Arena Podcast” on Friday. He called out Darius Garland, Evan Mobley and De’Andre Hunter for not fighting through the injuries they had throughout […]

With the season-ending injury to Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum, there’s no doubt a feeling of sadness among the fans who were hoping to see him lead the team to a second straight championship. As Jaylen Brown now leads the Celtics into Game 6 against the New York Knicks, the team will look to shock […]

Jayson Tatum may not be on the court, but he will still find ways to support the Boston Celtics. Tatum has been absent from the hardwood after suffering a torn Achilles in the fourth quarter of Game 4 on May 12. The injury will keep him out for the remainder of the postseason and at […]

Revival. Resurrection. A second chance. That is what the 2024-25 NBA season was for the Golden State Warriors. What started strong and had many thinking that Stephen Curry could once again lead the Warriors to the top of the Western Conference revealed the true flaw that ultimately doomed this team: no shot creation and immediate […]

There’s no doubt that Gregg Popovich was one of the greatest coaches in NBA history, and what he did with the San Antonio Spurs throughout his career is impressive. With his recent health condition, Popovich stepped down as the head coach and is now the president of basketball operations for the Spurs. To pay homage […]

Playing under the bright lights of the NBA Playoffs always comes with pressure. In fact, even the NBA stars should easily get some jitters during their first postseason contest. However, some have found a way to overcome their nerves, as they put out all-time classics to kick off their postseason career. Here are the 10 […]

There is no room for excuses within the Denver Nuggets squad, especially with David Adelman at the helm. Adelman and the Nuggets are coming off a 119-107 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6 of the West Semis of the 2025 NBA Playoffs on Thursday night. This allowed them to even up the […]

Stephen A Smith is the latest to hop on the Jalen Brunson train. The New York Knicks point guard has had plenty of praise from people across the league, and former players. Recently, Jay Williams said that Brunson could be the greatest Knicks player ever. Smith thinks there is something the former Villanova guard needs […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers dominated the 2024–25 regular season with a 64-18 record. That was third-best in franchise history. However, their postseason run ended in disappointment. They were upset by the Indiana Pacers in the second round. That loss exposed concerns about their depth, health, and playoff resilience. With salary cap constraints looming large, Cleveland enters […]

The New York Knicks are back at home for Game 6, and they have another chance to close out their series against the Boston Celtics. Game 5 was not the best from them, and with Jalen Brunson in foul trouble throughout the game, the Knicks just couldn’t find a rhythm. If there’s any game that […]

Michael Porter Jr. provided an update on his shoulder injury after the Denver Nuggets’ 119-107 victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6 of the West Semis of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. In 29 minutes of action, Porter finished with a stat line of 10 points, four rebounds, a steal, and a block. He […]

Philadelphia 76ers director of basketball operations Daryl Morey revealed how he and the team will approach the third overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Morey appeared as a special guest on an episode of NBC Sports Philadelphia’s Take Off Podcast on Thursday. This was after the 76ers found out they will pick third in […]

The Boston Celtics and New York Knicks will be facing off in Game 6, and there are major implications for both teams. For the Celtics, they’ll be looking to extend the series to a Game 7 as they continue the postseason without Jayson Tatum. On the Knicks’ side, they can advance to the Eastern Conference […]

Jamal Murray fought through an illness as he helped the Denver Nuggets beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-107 in Game 6 of the West Semis of the 2025 NBA Playoffs on Thursday night. In 42 minutes of action, Murray finished with a stat line of 25 points, eight rebounds, seven assists, and a block. He […]