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Before the Denver Nuggets’ Game 7 matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reflected on his former team ahead of a potential second-round clash. As Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault prepares his squad for Round 2 this week, Gilgeous-Alexander responded to the possibility of facing his former team in the […]

After nearly three decades on the sidelines, Gregg Popovich has stepped down as head coach of the San Antonio Spurs, marking the end of one of the most storied tenures in NBA history. According to a report from ESPN’s Shams Charania, Popovich’s decision was primarily driven by health concerns and the physical toll of the […]

As the Denver Nuggets prepare for a high-stakes Game 7 against the Los Angeles Clippers, the team has released a minimal injury report. The Nuggets listed only one player — rookie center DaRon Holmes II — on the official report ahead of Saturday night’s elimination game. Tipoff is at 7:30 p.m. EDT on TNT with […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry wasn’t popular with his son Canon after the team lost to Houston Friday night. Canon Curry shunned his dad when Stephen went over to see him following the Warriors’ NBA Playoff game against the Rockets. The moment when Curry saw his son went viral on social media. Same, Canon, […]

On the heels of a first-round exit, the Los Angeles Lakers fanbase and others had questions. Most notably, the Lakers’ concerns were thrown at head coach JJ Redick. However, Rich Paul stuck by the first-year head coach following a Game 4 blunder. In an appearance on the Chris Haynes Briefs EP, the long-time NBA agent […]

Following the Golden State Warriors Game 6 loss to the Houston Rockets, Draymond Green opened up an emotional postgame moment about the retirement of Gregg Popovich as head coach of the San Antonio Spurs. Though Popovich will move into a front-office role, Green’s reaction highlighted the weight of the moment across the league. "It sucks […]

Golden State Warriors veteran Jimmy Butler knows it won’t be easy to defeat the Houston Rockets this postseason. The Rockets won back-to-back games to force a Game 7 in their NBA Playoff series. Butler thinks his team is going to be all right, though, despite the recent losses. “It’s definitely going to be higher energy, […]

Houston Rockets big man Steven Adams hustled on both ends of the floor, as his team got a massive win Friday over the Golden State Warriors. Houston defeated Golden State in Game 6 of their playoff series, 115-107. Following the game, Adams had a simple response to why he had such a strong performance. “I […]

The Houston Rockets are staying alive in the NBA Playoffs. Houston defeated Golden State in Game 6 of their series Friday, by a 115-107 score. Following the game, the team released a meme featuring Rockets player Tari Eason. Eason held seven fingers up, to signify the team’s push to a seventh game. pic.twitter.com/nsd9SpEVJ5 — Houston […]

It all comes down to one game between the Golden State Warriors and the Houston Rockets on Sunday in Game 7 to decide who will move on to the second round. After the Warriors took three of the first four games, the Rockets dominated Games 5 and 6 to force a do-or-die game back at […]

The Golden State Warriors, after once leading the Houston Rockets 3-1 in their first-round series, are now heading back to Houston for a Game 7 against the Rockets. With a 115-107 loss at home Friday night, the Warriors ensured they will have to win a second game on the road in this series to advance […]

The Golden State Warriors shockingly fell apart in Game 6 of the first round against the Houston Rockets on Friday night. After trailing by just two points entering the fourth quarter, Golden State completely lost its rhythm on offense and the Rockets pulled away with a 115-107 win. Now, the Warriors have to head back […]

Draymond Green is optimistic in the Golden State Warriors being ready for Game 7 against the Houston Rockets despite losing Game 6 of the West First Round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs on Friday night. The Warriors had a 3-2 series lead going into the matchup. A win would have allowed the squad to win […]

Houston Rockets big man Steven Adams has emerged as a major thorn in the Golden State Warriors’ side during their first-round matchup in the 2025 NBA playoffs. Adams continues to provide a world of difference for the Rockets, with his mere presence on the floor being a huge threat to the Warriors’ small-ball approach. On […]

Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet has proven himself to be difficult for Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors to get past in the playoffs. Before this series, VanVleet has encountered the Warriors once, which was in the 2019 NBA Finals. He played for the Toronto Raptors at the time, playing a huge role as […]

Following the Denver Nuggets’ 111-105 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 6, interim head coach David Adelman didn’t mince words about some of the treatment Nikola Jokic has been getting from referees. “Nikola gets fouled a lot. I’m not sure what was happening tonight, but for him to shoot two free throws with […]

The Golden State Warriors have closed out plenty of playoff series in the last 10 years, but you wouldn’t have been able to tell on Friday night. With a chance to send the Houston Rockets home in front of their fans in San Francisco in Game 6, the Warriors fell flat in the 4th quarter […]

When Steve Kerr pulled the plug on Game 5 between the Golden State Warriors and the Houston Rockets in the middle of the third quarter, NBA fans who have come to know better over the last decade all assumed the same thing: the Warriors were headed home to close things out in Game 6. Kerr’s […]

The San Antonio Spurs have built a core around Victor Wembanyama and could be active in the 2025 NBA offseason. The Spurs missed the playoffs in the 2024 season, finishing 13th in the Western Conference at 34-48. San Antonio has already made a big change this offseason as longtime head coach Gregg Popovich has stepped […]

Kawhi Leonard helped the LA Clippers to a Game 6 win in Los Angeles on Thursday night, forcing a Game 7 against the Denver Nuggets. With James Harden by his side, the tandem combined for 55 points in the final home game for the Clippers in this series. With Game 7 back in Denver, both […]

Draymond Green didn’t take long to get another flagrant foul during the Golden State Warriors’ first-round series against the Houston Rockets. It took place during the first quarter of Game 6 between the Warriors and Rockets. The hosts hold a 3-2 lead over Houston, making this home game important for them to win to finish […]

The Houston Rockets are facing another must-win situation in Game 6 against the Golden State Warriors if they want to avoid elimination. Facing a 3-1 deficit in the series, the Rockets responded with a huge 131-116 Game 5 win to force the series back to The Bay. And ahead of Game 6, Rockets guard Dillon […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr was one of many people around the NBA world who expressed their gratitude towards Gregg Popovich on Friday. The legendary San Antonio Spurs coach announced that he is retiring from his head coaching position and will take up a role in the Spurs’ front office. Kerr and Steph […]

The Los Angeles Clippers were able to even up their playoff series with the Denver Nuggets thanks to a masterful performance by James Harden. The Clippers win forced a decisive Game 7, scheduled for Saturday night back in the Mile High City. Harden and the Clippers had lost two games in a row and were […]

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving is currently recovering from ACL surgery. On Friday, a user on X, formerly Twitter, asked Kyrie how his recovery is going. The Mavs star decided to respond and provided an encouraging update. “My recovery/rehab is going really well, I appreciate you asking,” Irving wrote on X. “I am keeping GOD […]

With the Miami Heat looking to make big changes this upcoming offseason, fans are theorizing which stars the front office could add to the team. As the Heat are looking to move on from the Jimmy Butler drama, adding another star alongside their main duo of Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro will be their key, […]

Michael Jordan: the man, the mystery, and the mystique. Contrary to Anthony Edwards’ assessment that Jordan is his era’s only skilled player, the aura surrounding Jordan never wavers.  In other words, the hype matches the reality. Former Bulls teammate Craig Hodges is attempting to add to the legend by claiming on the All The Smoke […]

The NBA Playoffs continue, as the Indiana Pacers and the Cleveland Cavaliers go head to head in Game 1 of this semifinal matchup on Sunday. It’s time to continue our NBA Playoffs odds series with a Pacers-Cavaliers prediction and pick. The Eastern Conference semifinals tip off Sunday as the top-seeded Cavaliers host the surging Pacers […]

With the Miami Heat’s season coming to a close on a sweep to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, the team now heads into an offseason where improvements are expected to be made. As Heat captain Bam Adebayo teased big changes coming to the team after another disappointing finish, some […]

The Detroit Pistons and New York Knicks just concluded one of the most exciting first-round playoff matchups this year. Both teams captivated the vast attention of the NBA world. The Pistons may have lost the series 4-2 against the Knicks, but they earned respect and recognition from NBA greats watching. Hall of Famer and two-time […]

The Boston Celtics awaited the results of the intense New York Knicks and Detroit Pistons Game 6 clash on Thursday night. Boston completed their series in five games against the Orlando Magic on Tuesday. After the Knicks went up 3-1 on the Pistons, Detroit bounced back with a huge win to keep their season alive. […]

With the 2024-25 NBA season rapidly coming to a close, the NBA has officially announced when the 2025 Draft Combine will take place and the initial list of 75 players invited to take part in the event. That’s right, with the two night NBA Draft opening up on Wednesday, June 25, at the Barclays Center […]

When the Cleveland Cavaliers and Indiana Pacers tip off the second round Eastern Conference Playoffs, it’ll mark their fifth meeting of the season, but it’s the first that truly matters. And for all the tactical intrigue that lies ahead, one thing has already been made crystal clear. Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson is putting Cleveland’s […]

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama publicly reflected on Gregg Popovich’s departure from coaching on Friday, after the franchise announced the longtime head coach would step down and transition full-time into his role as Team President. Wembanyama, the 7-foot-4 French phenom and centerpiece of the Spurs’ rebuild, shared his gratitude for Popovich on X, formerly […]

After suffering a knee injury in Game 5, Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green will play in Game 6 against the Golden State Warriors on Friday. The Rockets beat the Warriors 131-116, keeping their season alive amid the Warriors’ 3-2 lead in the best-of-7 series. However, Green shared his honest take on his production throughout Houston’s […]

The San Antonio Spurs as we know them don’t exist without coach Gregg Popovich. Tim Duncan is their greatest player. George Gervin was their first superstar. David Robinson saved the franchise. Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker helped define one of the greatest runs sports has ever seen. Victor Wembanyama is their face now. Save for […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are going into this offseason with some decisions to make on their roster, but first, they have to worry about the players on their team. Luka Doncic is eligible for a contract extension, and the Lakers are ready to give him whatever he desires. Doncic has said before that he wants […]

It’s been four days since San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich announced his retirement after 29 seasons as head coach. Today, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver released an official statement celebrating Popovich’s legacy, per the NBA.  “Gregg Popovich’s sustained success as head coach of the San Antonio Spurs is incomparable,” he said. “In addition to his […]

As the NBA world continues to react to head coach JJ Redick and the Los Angeles Lakers’ first-round exit in five games against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Fox Sports 1’s Nick Wright zeroed in on their head coach’s late-game execution. Many wonder if Redick’s Lakers head coaching job is in jeopardy after losing in the opening […]