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Another big offseason is underway for the Chicago Bulls after a disappointing season. The Bulls once again qualified for the NBA Play-In Tournament, and for the third year in a row, their season was ended by the Miami Heat. Chicago finished in ninth place in the Eastern Conference, so they opened the tournament at home […]

NBA legend Magic Johnson has a history of philanthropic efforts, but his latest move in service of Xavier University of Louisiana might be one of his best yet. During Xavier’s Centennial Gala on May 9th, Johnson pledged $500,000 to the Louisiana-based HBCU. The Centennial Gala, an unforgettable evening hosted by comedian Bill Bellamy, generated over […]

The 2025 NBA Draft Combine continued in Chicago on Thursday, with the second day of scrimmages taking place. Between measurements and drills, personnel from all 30 teams in attendance are diving into biggest headlines surrounding this year’s draft. More specifically, everyone is still in awe that the Dallas Mavericks won Monday’s draft lottery. That has […]

Amid a report that the San Antonio Spurs are not pursuing any trades regarding the second overall pick because they’re zeroing in on Dylan Harper, it may be worth looking into what Mitch Johnson said on NBA Draft Lottery night. “It’s someone that has high upside and a high floor which you think would be […]

Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors have been very vocal about Jonathan Kuminga over the last few weeks with Stephen Curry sidelined due to a hamstring injury. With their season ending at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Warriors face a lot of tough questions, most of which surround Kuminga. After the Warriors’ […]

As the Dallas Mavericks are locked with the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft, general manager Nico Harrison and the team also have an interesting offseason ahead of them in regards to improving their roster through trades. While it seems inevitable that Cooper Flagg will be on the Mavericks, the latest report shows […]

On Wednesday evening, the Golden State Warriors saw their season come to an end with a blowout loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of their second-round series NBA Playoffs series. The Warriors ultimately found themselves unable to salvage a single game with Stephen Curry out of the lineup en route to getting gentleman’s […]

The stage is set for Alex Caruso and the Oklahoma City Thunder to reach their first Western Conference Finals in nine years. After the Thunder beat the Denver Nuggets 112-105 in Game 5, taking a 3-2 lead in their best-of-seven series, they can eliminate the Nuggets on the road in Game 6. It’s an opportunity, […]

Veteran NBA insider Marc Stein recently floated Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball as a potential trade target for the Dallas Mavericks, calling him an “interesting name” during an appearance on a livestream with the DLLS Mavs Podcast. “I would just say… he’s an interesting name that we need to keep on the radar,” Stein said. […]

The Golden State Warriors were eliminated from the NBA postseason on Wednesday night before Stephen Curry could have a chance to return from his left hamstring injury. Now, the Warriors shift their focus to the offseason, with the biggest question mark surrounding Jonathan Kuminga. Kuminga will be entering restricted free agency this summer, and many […]

Shaquille O’Neal is the most dominant player the NBA has ever seen. He is also one of the biggest personalities the game has to offer, even after retirement. O’Neal offers his analysis on the NBA on a variety of shows, including his own podcast. In his latest episode, O’Neal talked to David Spade about a […]

Fans were devastated when Kyrie Irving tore his ACL in a regular-season game this year. Thankfully, on May 14, Irving uploaded a video tracking his road to recovery. In it, he tucked in an easter egg no one expected: a 29-second clip of a new rap song, per Instagram To date, “Ridiculous” from the Uncle […]

Cleveland Cavaliers superstar guard Darius Garland’s 2025 postseason won’t be remembered for dazzling stats or highlight reels. It’ll be remembered for Garland’s grit and an unwavering commitment to his team despite a painful toe injury that visibly hindered his game and ultimately impacted the Cavs’ Eastern Conference Semifinal loss to the Indiana Pacers. When Garland […]

As the Golden State Warriors were eliminated in the playoffs by the Minnesota Timberwolves, some people in the basketball world are pointing their fingers at Jimmy Butler for not unleashing his famed playoff mode like with the Miami Heat. While Warriors star Stephen Curry has defended the Butler trade, one person who knows him better […]

Golden State Warriors chairman Joe Lacob has faith in his young players, including Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga, who will enter this summer’s free agency pool, according to ESPN’s Bobby Marks. However, the market for Kuminga is slim, which could work in the Warriors’ favor this summer. Marks sees only one team potentially standing in the Warriors’ […]

The Golden State Warriors’ 2025 postseason run came to an end Tuesday night with a 121-110 Game 5 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Semifinals. While the defeat marked a disappointing finish, veteran guard Jimmy Butler III made it clear that his belief in the team’s future remains strong — and that […]

The Golden State Warriors’ whirlwind 2024-25 season is officially over. After falling to the Minnesota Timberwolves in five games in the second round of the NBA Playoffs, the Warriors finished a season full of highs, lows, and optimism for the near future. It was a season that began with Golden State and the rest of […]

The Brooklyn Nets will have their choice of several top prospects with the No. 8 pick in the 2025 draft. Among the players they’re eyeing is Oklahoma point guard Jeremiah Fears. The young floor general, ranked No. 5 in ESPN’s draft rankings, met with and worked out for the Nets at the draft combine in […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have rewritten franchise history, reaching the Western Conference Finals in consecutive seasons for the first time ever. But do not expect any celebration from this hungry squad.  “There is no satisfaction,” Anthony Edwards told reporters after the Timberwolves closed out the Warriors 121-110 in Game 5. Edwards made a bold promise last year […]

The Golden State Warriors built their dynasty on the backs of their stars. However, Draymond Green and Stephen Curry are the only players that remain from the team’s 2015 championship. After a 121-110 Game 5 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves ended a series full of drama for the Warriors and eliminated them. Afterwards, Green answered […]

After the Golden State Warriors’ season ended in a 121-110 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5, Warriors All-Star Stephen Curry discussed his future with Jimmy Butler. The Curry and Butler pairing came to an end when Curry suffered a hamstring injury in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinal series against the Timberwolves […]

The Golden State Warriors saw their 2025 NBA Playoff run come to an end on Tuesday night, falling 121-110 to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of their second-round series. While the result marked the end of the season, Stephen Curry revealed after the loss that he had been targeting a possible return had the […]

The Boston Celtics were able to keep their season alive after defeating the New York Knicks in Game 5, and they’ll have to continue to do so without Jayson Tatum. It’s obvious that the Celtics still have enough talent on the team to win games, but without their best player, things will be different. Some […]

On Wednesday evening, the Minnesota Timberwolves punched their ticket to their second straight Western Conference Finals with a comfortable home win over the Golden State Warriors in Game 5 of their second round series. It was another strong game from superstar Anthony Edwards, who scored 22 points to go along with 12 assists and seven […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After winning Game 5 against the Denver Nuggets, 112-107, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren gave his head coach, Mark Daigneault, credit for keeping faith in his players. Constantly focused on improving and not shocking his doubters, Daigneault is turning NBA fans into believers with a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference […]

The New York Knicks squandered an opportunity to eliminate the Boston Celtics in Game 5. After playing an inspired game, and probably their most complete effort of the 2025 NBA Playoffs, in Game 4, New York failed to play with the same degree of focus and desire despite facing a Celtics team without Jayson Tatum. […]

All eyes were on Duke star Cooper Flagg during the NBA Draft lottery on Monday. The 6-foot-9 forward spoke about his transition into the NBA and what he thinks about today’s stars. He said that Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton is the most “underrated” star after his performance against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Dallas Mavericks […]

Making an NBA Finals appearance is one of the most difficult feats in the NBA. It’s the final stage that decides a champion. But while it usually requires a well-balanced team to make it there, some players are just brilliant enough to carry their teams in heroic fashion. Here are the 10 best NBA stars […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led his team to victory in Game 5 against the Denver Nuggets, Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault pointed to his team’s poise, which erased a 12-point deficit to grab a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference semifinals. Lu Dort’s confidence led to making three threes […]

On Wednesday evening, the New York Knicks dropped Game 5 of their second round series vs the Boston Celtics, reducing their series lead to 3-2. The Knicks actually got off to their strongest start of the series in this one, going up by eight in the first half, but were outscored by 25 in the […]

After the devastating Game 5 loss, New York Knicks fan Timothée Chalamet still likes his team’s odds against the Boston Celtics as the series heads back to the Big Apple. Following the loss, Chalamet took to his Instagram Stories to share his thoughts. He posted a blank screen with “6” written in text, indicating he […]

Donovan Mitchell was acquired by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2022 to become the new face of the franchise. The main goal in Cleveland was to become competitive again, a trait that had disappeared when LeBron James departed in 2018. Immediately, Mitchell elevated this organization’s overall potential and their future at the top of the East […]

Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan turned in spectacular performances in every opposing arena he visited, but there was something special about “His Airness” playing at the mecca, Madison Square Garden. With his famous “double nickel” 55-point game in 1995, Jordan even captured the hearts of New York fans with his undeniable greatness. This Summer, NY-based […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd recalled the last time he spoke to Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic following the biggest trade of the 2024-25 campaign. Kidd reportedly resented the Mavericks’ Doncic trade and takes zero responsibility for how it went down. However, Jason did admit to reaching out to Luka the morning the […]

The Atlanta Hawks are currently in the midst of searching for a new general manager after firing Landry Fields at the conclusion of the 2024-25 season. The Hawks lost in the play-in round for the second straight season this year, signaling that major changes were needed in the organization. Several candidates have already come up […]

As the Celtics fight to stay alive and the Knicks aim to finish the job, Game 6 at Madison Square Garden is now more than just a basketball game. It’s become a battleground of belief, with Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal drawing their lines in the sand, per AthlonSports. After Boston’s commanding Game 5 win, […]

The NBA Draft Lottery took place in Chicago earlier this week, and the Dallas Mavericks needed a miracle to get the first overall pick. The Mavericks had just a 1.8% chance of getting it, but they somehow ended up being the last team standing. The Mavericks have the first overall pick in the 2025 NBA […]

As the Golden State Warriors were eliminated in the playoffs by the Minnesota Timberwolves, there are major decisions that need to be made this summer in regards to key pieces. While the Warriors duo of Jimmy Butler and Stephen Curry looks to come back and redeem themselves next season, there are questions about Jonathan Kuminga, […]

Golden State Warriors chairman Joe Lacob addressed his team’s youth as the franchise heads into a pivotal offseason. After watching the Stephen Curry-less Warriors lose Game 5 to the Minnesota Timerwolves, losing their second-round series 4-1, Lacob berated fans criticizing Golden State’s young players. Lacob is confident his team will improve and blasted Warriors fans […]