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Aaron Gordon had to fight through a lot of pain before Game 7 between the Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday. Prior to the big matchup, Gordon was dealing with a Grade 2 hamstring strain. The injury would need multiple weeks to recover, but the Nuggets forward pushed through to take part in […]

Russell Westbrook endured a testy moment Sunday during the NBA Playoffs. Except this wasn’t during the 125-93 beatdown at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder. It happened afterward inside the Denver Nuggets locker room. Westbrook faces a nebulous future with the team. Denver Gazette reporter Vinny Benedetto tried asking about Westbrook’s 2025 plans. Benedetto […]

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault dropped a truth bomb on the Denver Nuggets after his team’s 125-93 victory. The Thunder took care of business in Game 7 of the second round, looking like the 68-win team they were throughout the regular season. Oklahoma City’s stars and depth overwhelmed a tired, hurt Denver squad […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a strong performance to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to the series-clinching victory over the Denver Nuggets in Game 7 of the West Semis on Sunday. In 36 minutes of action, Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 35 points, four assists, three rebounds, three steals, and a block. He shot 12-of-19 from the field, including […]

The New York Knicks pulled off a major accomplishment as they defeated the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics in their six-game second-round series. After losing four regular-season games to the Celtics, the Knicks used their ability to make clutch plays in the fourth quarter and play relentless defense to survive and advance. The Knicks and […]

The Denver Nuggets’ Game 6 win to keep their season alive came at the huge cost of Aaron Gordon’s hamstring; Gordon, whose status for Game 7 was in doubt, suffered a Grade 2 hamstring strain which would typically keep someone out for multiple weeks. Nonetheless, Gordon decided to gut it out and was one of […]

The 68-win Oklahoma City Thunder were pushed to their absolute limit by a veteran Denver Nuggets squad that still had the core quartet that won the NBA championship in 2023. But in the end, the Thunder prevailed, and in convincing fashion as well, as they took a resounding 125-93 victory in Game 7 to punch […]

It was admirable that the Denver Nuggets, a team with such a shallow roster, were able to push the 68-win Oklahoma City Thunder to a seventh game in their Western Conference semifinal clash. But with Aaron Gordon dealing with a hamstring strain that would keep him out for an extended period under regular circumstances, the […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder fan base erupted over multiple plays executed by their home team. But Cason Wallace got everyone in the Paycom Center on their feet during the third quarter of this NBA Playoff game. By delivering a poster dunk over Nikola Jokic. Wallace hit the acceleration while in transition. He faced the 6-foot-11 […]

The Boston Celtics had their hearts set on winning the 19th NBA championship in team history and bringing home the title for the second year in a row. There was no reason to believe that they were going to see that goal get flushed down the drain in their second-round matchup with the New York […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder had some Game 7 jitters early on at home against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday, falling behind by 11 points in the first quarter. But the Thunder soon settled down and took control of the game with a surge late in the second quarter and into the third quarter. The end […]

On Friday, the Boston Celtics’ season came to an end with a blowout loss to the New York Knicks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Celtics were playing without Jayson Tatum, who ruptured his Achilles in Game 4 of the series, but they were essentially down 3-1 by the time Tatum exited […]

The Atlanta Hawks didn’t make the playoffs this season after getting knocked out in the play-in tournament, but Trae Young is still going at it with New York Knicks fans. The two sides have a longstanding rivalry going back to the playoff series between the Hawks and the Knicks back in 2021, but they have […]

Alex Caruso isn’t giving the Denver Nuggets fits with his scoring. Not with 11 points through three quarters. But the Oklahoma City Thunder veteran instead amazed with this element: His defense on Nikola Jokic on Sunday in Game 7. The 6-foot-5, 186-pound Caruso entered the Paycom Center at a significant size advantage compared to “Joker.” […]

The Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder are in an intense Game 7, and everything is on the line as one of these teams will advance to the Western Conference Finals to face the Minnesota Timberwolves. Aaron Gordon knew the importance of this game, and despite having a Grade 2 hamstring strain, he still came […]

The New York Knicks have found themselves four wins away from making it to the NBA Finals, and it has been a journey for them and the fans. A while ago, the Knicks pursued Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, but the two decided to join the Brooklyn Nets, where they were not successful in winning […]

The Denver Nuggets are trying to grit out a win in Game 7 against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday despite dealing with multiple injuries to key players. The most notable of those ailments happened at the very end of Game 6, when Aaron Gordon went down with a hamstring strain. On Sunday morning, it […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have been in the spotlight after being eliminated in the first round of the playoffs once again for three straight seasons. With uncertainty surrounding the future of the team, there could be many moves that happen during the offseason that could change their landscape. Giannis Antetokounmpo is the main person that everyone […]

Recently, the Dallas Mavericks sent a jolt through the NBA world when they won the draft lottery, giving them the opportunity to draft Duke standout Cooper Flagg number one overall. While Mavericks fans were understandably thrilled, many in the NBA were upset that the team’s front office incompetence, led by general manager Nico Harrison and […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have a big decision to make in regards to Zion Williamson this offseason, but a recent development may indicate the Pelicans plan on keeping the oft-injured forward. While some believed Williamson would be traded following Joe Dumars’ hiring, Williamson was quite surprisingly the Pelicans’ representative at the NBA Draft lottery drawing, […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — The stage is set for Game 7 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Denver Nuggets, but starting forward Aaron Gordon’s status remained uncertain hours before tip-off. Before Nuggets coach David Adelman provided an update, Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault revealed what he anticipates in Game 7. Then, Adelman revealed Gordon’s status. […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo has been the talk of the NBA since the Milwaukee Bucks were eliminated from the playoffs. With the team not having a clear vision of what to expect for the future, Antetokounmpo will be the main key to what happens, as it seems like he’s open to exploring other options outside of the […]

OKLAHOMA CITY —  Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren isn’t anticipating any more surprises from the Denver Nuggets in Game 7. At this point in their best-of-7 series, Sunday’s matchup will reflect how each team executes. Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault isn’t anticipating new themes in Game 7 from either side. As Holmgren alluded to, […]

On Friday, the Boston Celtics’ season came to an end with a blowout loss at the hands of the New York Knicks in Game 6 of their second round series. While Jayson Tatum’s injury in Game 4 may have stuck the dagger in the Celtics’ season, Boston truly lost this series by choking away not […]

Recently, the Dallas Mavericks shook up the NBA world by winning the NBA Draft lottery, where Cooper Flagg is expected to go number one overall. It was a complete 180 degree flip of emotions for a fanbase who had been enraged after Nico Harrison traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers earlier this season. […]

The Phoenix Suns are still sifting through the rubble of their disastrous 2024-25 season, which culminated in the team missing the playoffs altogether. It was a brief stay in Phoenix for head coach Mike Budenholzer, who lasted just one year in the desert before the team parted ways with him. Now, the team is searching […]

NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has been the subject of rampant trade speculation as of late after his Milwaukee Bucks were eliminated from the NBA playoffs. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that Antetokounpmo would be open to a change of scenery if the right circumstances presented themselves, which would mark the first time that Antetokounmpo would suit […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have a few decisions to make this offseason, and one will be the future of Giannis Antetokounmpo, who seems to be open to exploring other options when it comes to his next team. The latest news was that the Bucks would be planning to have a meeting with Antetokounmpo to talk about […]

The Golden State Warriors saw their season come to an end in unfortunate fashion in the playoffs, as Stephen Curry’s hamstring injury ruined any chance that they had of getting past the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round. Curry was injured in Game 1, a Warriors win, and missed the next four games, all of […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ season did not go according to plan, or anything close to it, and many fans are still upset. Tyrese Maxey seems to be taking some of the fan criticism and anger in stride, though. Maxey, who, like many of his teammates, struggled with injuries, averaged a career-high 26.3 points per game this […]

After the Boston Celtics fell in Game 6 to the New York Knicks, eliminating them from the playoffs and ruining their chances at a repeat, some have debated if the team will trade some key pieces, especially due to Jayson Tatum’s serious Achilles injury. With people predicting who will get traded this summer from the […]

The Boston Celtics season unofficially ended when Jayson Tatum ruptured his Achilles in the team’s Game 4 loss to the New York Knicks in their Eastern Conference semifinals series. Now, the future is murky for both Tatum and the Celtics, as the team will have to retool their roster without knowing whether or not their […]

With the future surrounding Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga in question ahead of a crucial offseason, teammate Draymond Green would give his thoughts on the matter. While Kuminga’s relationship with the Warriors has been up and down to say the least, Green makes a certain guarantee involving the 22-year-old. It would be another inconsistent […]

The Denver Nuggets will be in a pivotal Game 7 matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder, but they may be without one of their key players. Aaron Gordon, who suffered a hamstring injury at the end of Game 6, is listed as questionable, but it’s highly likely that he won’t be available to play, according […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault held the team’s final practice before facing the Denver Nuggets in Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals at the Paycom Center. Focusing on the approach that got them to this point, Daigneault says his team’s focus in Sunday’s matchup is critical and that there’s […]

Ahead of his second year in the NBA, Reed Sheppard has not forgotten about his Kentucky origins. Less than two weeks after the Houston Rockets were eliminated by the Golden State Warriors, Sheppard returned to his hometown of London, Kentucky, after it was struck by a severe tornado. Once the tornadoes hit, Sheppard immediately reached […]

The Denver Nuggets are set to play the Oklahoma City Thunder in an important Game 7 matchup, but the health status of a few key players is up in the air. For most of the series, everybody on each side has been available and healthy, but the Nuggets now have Russell Westbrook, Jamal Murray, and […]

The NBA world will be watching Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks this summer. Following a third consecutive first-round exit during which Damian Lillard tore his achilles, the two-time MVP’s future in Milwaukee is more uncertain than ever. NBA fans and media have speculated several teams as likely destinations should the Bucks superstar ask for […]

After their third-straight first-round exit in the NBA Playoffs, the Milwaukee Bucks have some big questions to answer this offseason, with the majority of them swirling around superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo. With the former MVP reportedly weighing his future with the team, the two sides are reportedly set for a pivotal meeting later this week. […]