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The NBA and Major League Baseball are home to some of the best athletes in the world. The players in both leagues are so athletic that they often like to show their skills in other sports. Mookie Betts might be the best example of a baseball player playing basketball, but former NBA Sixth Man of […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves and the Oklahoma City Thunder are going at it in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on Tuesday night, and emotions are running high on both sides. The series is already getting chippy, and the superstars on each side are not immune to it. During the first quarter, Wolves star Anthony […]

Josh Giddey may be wearing a Chicago Bulls jersey now, but his heart still holds a special place for his former team. In a Snapchat story that quickly gained attention, Giddey shared his belief that the winner of Game 7 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets could very well go on to win […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves walk into Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals as the underdog. However, Anthony Edwards is not letting that bother him ahead of his matchup against Oklahoma City Thunder. He and Timberwolves standout Julius Randle have led the way for Minnesota, giving the team a swagger that they ride into the third […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder led the NBA with 68 wins during the regular season. However, the Minnesota Timberwolves were one of only a couple teams who split the season series against them. Ahead of Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals between the two teams left standing in the West, Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault […]

Minnesota Timberwolves fans are unhappy with a fellow canine’s Western Conference Finals prediction. The famous “Aircorg” is known for her picks across all sports, which she makes by hitting a beach ball into a basket bin. Minnesota is heading into a series with the 68-win Oklahoma City Thunder as the underdogs. However, this group is […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have had a lot of time off since eliminating the Golden State Warriors in five games, and now it’s time for them to get the Western Conference Finals underway against the Oklahoma City Thunder. In the meantime, the Timberwolves have been watching the Thunder grind out a brutal seven-game series against the […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder will face off against the Minnesota Timberwolves in a Game 1 matchup in the Western Conference Finals on Tuesday. It’s a highly anticipated contest, as we’ll see plenty of talent on the court late in the playoffs. Leading into the game, OKC head coach Mark Daigneault shared the one key detail […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are set to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on Tuesday. They’ve been largely successful thanks to the brilliant play of Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle. However, Randle received an interesting comparison to LeBron James hours before tip-off. During a segment of the NBA […]

Changes could be coming to the Denver Nuggets roster this offseason. The team doesn’t have a pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, and as a first-apron team on the fringe of the second-apron, they won’t be able to add much talent in free agency. That means the team might have to scour the trade market […]

The walls are seemingly closing in on the Phoenix Suns’ front office. Last Friday, a former employee filed a lawsuit against the Suns, alleging discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. That employee was Gene Traylor, the Suns’ safety, security, and risk management director. Now, Suns’ CEO, Josh Bartelstein, is facing allegations that he had an affair with WNBA […]

The New York Knicks are currently gearing up for their Eastern Conference Finals matchup vs. the Indiana Pacers, with the right to go to the NBA Finals on the line. New York got to this point with an epic Game 6 win over the Boston Celtics to punch their first ticket to the NBA’s version […]

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges is a talented NBA player held back by off-the-court issues. He and LaMelo Ball form one of the better lob duos in the league this season, but the 27-year-old has not played in more than 70 games since the 2021-22 season, including a year-long absence from the Hornets. After missing […]

The New York Knicks will host the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, and ESPN’s Brian Windhorst believes Mikal Bridges could be the swing factor in the series. Speaking on NBA Today, Windhorst pointed to Bridges’ scoring as a major key to New York’s […]

Chicago Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis had a big first season in the NBA, and his high level of play earned him an impressive honor on Tuesday. The NBA released it’s All-Rookie teams, and Buzelis was selected to the Second Team. Buzelis was joined by Kel’el Ware, Yves Missi, Donovan Clingan and Bub Carrington. “The NBA […]

The 2025 NBA Playoffs have been filled with thrilling matchups featuring old-school superstars like Stephen Curry and LeBron James as well as new-school stars like Anthony Edwards and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Only four teams remain heading into the Conference Finals: the Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder, Indiana Pacers, and New York Knicks. While viewership and ratings […]

The offseason rumors continue to swirl around the NBA, and specifically the Dallas Mavericks. After the Mavericks obtained the No. 1 draft pick for Cooper Flagg, DeMarcus Cousins sees Kevin Durant being involved in the picture. On the Fan Duel Run It Back Show, the former All-NBA center rationalized his thinking regarding a Durant for […]

BOSTON — Ever since Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum ruptured his Achilles in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, the reigning champs have been desperate for good news. Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens finally delivered some on Monday afternoon, revealing that the first steps of Tatum’s recovery went smoothly. Exactly a week […]

The playoff series between the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics ended after New York pulled off a 119-81 Game 6 win on Friday. After the franchise punched its ticket to the Eastern Conference Finals, the players received a much-deserved break. During that time, Karl-Anthony Towns was spotted at a New York Yankees-New York Mets […]

The Los Angeles Lakers pulled off one of the biggest fleeces of all time when they traded for Luka Doncic. While that deal involving Anthony Davis was a must-do for the Lakers, it actually left the team with a somewhat questionable fit on the roster. Austin Reaves broke out in a big way this season, […]

Recently, the New York Knicks punched their ticket to their first conference finals in a quarter century with a dominant home win over the Boston Celtics in Game 6. The Knicks now sit four games away from a trip to the NBA Finals, with the Indiana Pacers standing in their way. Knicks point guard Jalen […]

The NBA Conference Finals tip off this week, and while most coverage leans on data and matchups, ESPN took an unconventional route. In a recent breakdown, ESPN’s Neil Paine blended analytics with astrology, using horoscopes to assess playoff synergy ahead of the New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers and Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Oklahoma City Thunder […]

San Antonio Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama turned some heads, and not just because of his height or his basketball talent. Wembanyama was seen working out on the basketball court with French NBA Draft prospect Maxime Raynaud, per KENS 5 San Antonio. Both Wembanyama and Raynaud are from France. They are also both over 7 […]

Gilbert Arenas’ son, Alijah, was involved in a car crash late last month when his Cybertruck malfunctioned. The good news is that he is okay, and he got lucky because the crash could have been much worse. During a recent All The Smoke appearance, Arenas told Matt Barnes that on April 24, as the 18-year-old […]

The Dallas Mavericks shocked the basketball world back in February when they traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Fans worried that the future of professional basketball in Dallas was in trouble. Luckily for them, both the NBA and WNBA Draft lotteries fell their way and both the Mavericks and Dallas Wings secured the […]

Despite the Orlando Magic being eliminated from the NBA playoffs, Paolo Banchero is the promising piece, alongside Franz Wagner and others on the roster. However, the former No. 1 overall pick thinks that Orlando can reach another level. On The Pivot Podcast, the Magic star forward gave his organization a blueprint for who they should […]

The Boston Celtics could have many changes coming this offseason after losing to the New York Knicks in the second round. Celtics guard Jrue Holiday could be one of their core players on the move this offseason. Boston won the championship in 2024, but after their elimination this season, and Jayson Tatum tearing his Achilles, […]

The 2025 Eastern Conference Finals between the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers is a collision of contrasting styles, legacies, and ambitions. While both teams have earned their place with gritty defense and timely offense, one glaring vulnerability could tip the scales: Indiana’s persistent struggles on the glass. For the Knicks, this is the crack […]

Just months ago, the basketball world had seemingly written off Julius Randle’s potential. But as the Minnesota Timberwolves continue their impressive postseason run taking on the Oklahoma City Thunder Tuesday night for the Western Conference Finals, Randle has thrown out that reputation, transforming from New York’s playoff puzzle into Minnesota’s postseason powerhouse. The numbers are […]

The New York Knicks have earned their place in the Eastern Conference Finals through resilience, clutch play, and a revamped, more talented roster. Yet beneath the surface of this impressive playoff run lies a critical vulnerability that the Indiana Pacers must exploit if they hope to reach the NBA Finals: the Knicks’ tendency for slow […]

Recently, the New York Knicks punched their ticket to the Eastern Conference Finals with a dominant home win over the Boston Celtics in Game 6. It was a strong game for Karl-Anthony Towns in the closeout contest and set up a matchup with the Indiana Pacers for the right to go to the NBA Finals. […]

Jimmy Butler’s agent, Bernie Lee, is no stranger to sticking up for his player. After Dwyane Wade bashed the Golden State Warriors star, the agent had some choice words for Butler’s former teammate on X, formerly Twitter. In two responses, Lee posted this message. “Man’s podcast can kick rocks haha,” the post reads. “Let’s be […]

It is not often that two family members face off against one another in the NBA. That is exactly what we will see when the Minnesota Timberwolves take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals due to the in-family rivalry between Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Alexander-Walker and Gilgeous-Alexander are cousins, as […]

The Denver Nuggets’ disappointing second-round playoff exit has reignited scrutiny over internal decisions made during the 2024-25 season, including the controversial midseason firing of longtime head coach Michael Malone. During a recent episode of the DNVR Nuggets Podcast, host Adam Mares suggested that Russell Westbrook’s presence and role in the lineup played a significant part […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso has done whatever has been asked of him. After Caruso guarded Nikola Jokic in the semifinals, he might have to guard Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle, he dropped a candid response. “Like or dislike, it’s my job,” Caruso said via Anthony Slater on X (formerly Twitter). “Get stops. Either […]

Malik Beasley was arguably the best value signing of the 2024 offseason. The Detroit Pistons were able to land him on a deal worth only $6 million, and he played a huge role in turning the Pistons into a playoff team. Just last year, the Pistons had the worst losing streak in NBA history and […]

As the Oklahoma City Thunder return to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2016, their meteoric rise has been fueled by a historically elite defense, the likely MVP in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and a young, versatile core. But as the Thunder prepare to battle the Minnesota Timberwolves, one glaring weakness threatens to undermine […]

The Boston Celtics face a daunting challenge heading into the 2025-26 NBA season. With Jayson Tatum sidelined by a devastating Achilles injury, the franchise’s championship window appears to be closing, at least temporarily. But the Celtics are not a team built for mediocrity, nor are they likely to accept a full teardown. Instead, Boston must […]

The Boston Celtics have recently come off a tough end to their season after falling to the New York Knicks in the second round of the playoffs. Before the series started, the Celtics were heavy favorites to advance on multiple sportsbooks. That did not happen. The Celtics blew two 20-point leads in the first two […]