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This NBA Finals feels teetering on the brink of a sweep. The Celtics looked dominant in the first two games against the Mavericks, so now Dallas needs a win or the series is effectively over. It is time to check out our NBA odds series, where our Celtics-Mavericks Game 3 prop bets to consider prediction […]

On Wednesday evening, Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics will look to take a commanding 3-0 lead in their NBA Finals series vs the Dallas Mavericks, a deficit from which no team in NBA history has ever come back. Tatum has not shot the ball well at all in these finals but is finding other […]

When people think of Michael Jordan, they think of the number 23. Jordan typically wore that number during his career, but there was a time when he decided to wear 45 with the Chicago Bulls when he came back to the team during the 1994-95 season. That season ended with the Orlando Magic eliminating the […]

The 2024 NBA Draft is just two weeks away and the Portland Trail Blazers have the seventh and 14th pick in the first round. While this year’s draft is considered to be a bit of a crapshoot, there are some certainties for the Blazers. Here are three players that Portland must avoid in the 2024 […]

Wednesday was a mournful day for the basketball and sports world as Los Angeles Lakers legend Jerry West passed away at the age of 86. Multiple people that have also had legacies cemented with the Lakers like Phil Jackson, Pat Riley, and Magic Johnson commented on the death of West with all having fond memories. […]

The 2024 NBA Draft is two weeks away. While this year’s class of players hasn’t been held in the highest regard compared to recent drafts, it’s still possible plenty of stars can emerge from this group. One player who can do so is UConn’s Donovan Clingan. After winning two consecutive National Championships with the Huskies, […]

Donovan Clingan was a collegiate star who played an essential role on UConn’s back-to-back national championship teams. The Bristol, Connecticut native is now moving on to the NBA, and his draft projections are all over the place. Clingan has all the intangibles and will be an elite defender the moment he steps on an NBA […]

Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics are currently two wins away from hoisting the Larry O’Brien Trophy for the first time in 16 years by going up two games to zero in their NBA Finals series vs the Dallas Mavericks. Tatum himself has put up shockingly poor shooting numbers thus far in this series but […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers will soon have to make their first major decision this offseason during the 2024 NBA Draft. While the Cavs won’t be on the clock until the No. 20 pick, sources have shared with ClutchPoints that Cleveland is exploring looking to trade up toward a higher pick. Now, that doesn’t mean Cleveland has […]

The New York Knicks have two key free agents in OG Anunoby and Isaiah Hartenstein, but the organization remains confident in its ability to retain both of the players, according to Ian Begley of SNY. The Knicks have great interest in retaining both OG Anunoby and Isaiah Hartenstein, according to Begley. It makes sense, as […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks need a scoring boost. Luka Doncic has played well despite battling an injury, but Dallas has not received much scoring production aside from him. Kyrie Irving could turn things around. Perhaps PJ Washington or Derrick Jones Jr. will bounce back. However, one player who could make a difference played in […]

On Wednesday, June 12, 2024, the NBA lost a huge icon of the sport in Jerry West, the Los Angeles Lakers legend who put a stamp on the game both as a player and as an executive. West, who served as the inspiration of the association’s timeless logo, had passed away at the age of […]

Grant Williams spent the first four seasons of his career with the Boston Celtics, helping them reach the 2022 NBA Finals. Last summer, as he entered free agency, Williams found himself on the move to the Dallas Mavericks in a sign-and-trade deal that sent three second-round picks to Boston. Ahead of the trade deadline, the […]

At the time of his death, Jerry West’s net worth was around $50 million. Nicknamed “The Logo,” West is one of the most important people ever for the sport of basketball. He was one of the league’s first superstars, and his excellent play on the court has stood the test of time, as he is […]

What are the Atlanta Hawks going to do in the offseason? This seems like a very open-ended question right now, especially since the Hawks have various decisions to make. Not only does Atlanta own the first overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, which is scheduled for June 26, but they are also expected to […]

Dan Hurley surprisingly and rather suddenly became a candidate for the Los Angeles Lakers’ head coaching vacancy last week, only for the UConn basketball coach to return to Storrs in hopes of winning a third consecutive national title. But like others in the sports media industry, Bill Simmons isn’t buying everything the Lakers are selling. […]

On Wednesday morning, the basketball world was hit with sad news. Former NBA and Los Angeles Lakers legend Jerry West passed away at the age of 86. West had a tremendous impact as a player and executive, influencing countless athletes, including former Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan. ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith read Jordan’s statement […]

One aspect of the Miami Heat’s offseason that has been interesting has been the contract situation regarding their featured player in Jimmy Butler. After the Heat star reportedly is seeking a new extension, there have been some questions regarding Butler’s status in Miami, but it truly seems like it’s in the hands of the team […]

Boston Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis is dealing with a very rare injury, but he is hoping he can suit up and play in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night. Porzingis is listed as questionable, but he is going to warm up and see if he can get out on the floor. […]

NBA legend Jerry West passed away on Wednesday morning, and the basketball world is mourning the loss of one of the greats. West played in the NBA for the Los Angeles Lakers for 14 years, and he is the NBA logo. He passed away at the age of 86. LeBron James shared a message on […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is dealing with a thoracic contusion. Doncic has continued to play through injuries for most of the postseason. So is he playing in Game 3 of the NBA Finals? Doncic was initially listed as probable for Game 2 before being downgraded to questionable. Luka ended up playing in the game […]

Kentucky guard Rob Dillingham is one of the top prospects in the 2024 NBA Draft. An ankle issue has derailed his predraft process but he will get back on track well before the draft kicks off. Dillingham will conduct the rest of his activities at the Los Angeles Lakers practice facility on Friday, according to […]

Josh Richardson was born and raised in Edmond, Oklahoma, a city north of Oklahoma City. So when he was drafted by the Miami Heat in 2015, it’s fair to say there was a little bit of culture shock for the rookie. And he confirmed that with a fitting Dwyane Wade story. While on former Heat […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have been out of the NBA playoffs for over a month, falling at the hands of Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Dallas Mavericks in the first round. This week, however, Clippers star Paul George is expected to be on hand when the Mavs take on the Boston Celtics in the […]

The Dallas Mavericks trail the Boston Celtics 0-2 heading into Game 3 of the NBA Finals. However, former teammates Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis are both listed on the NBA injury report. Doncic is currently probable with a thoracic contusion. The expectation is that he will play, but Dallas will monitor the situation throughout the […]

NBA legend Jerry West, known for being the NBA’s logo, has passed away. He was 86 years old. West had a magnificent 14-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers that spanned from 1960-61 through 1973-74. He made the All-Star team every season and boasted career averages of 27 points, 6.7 assists and 5.8 rebounds over […]

The Dallas Mavericks have fallen behind 2-0 to the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals, and Kyrie Irving’s performance is a big reason why. He seems to understand that, and he made sure to have a conversation with Luka Doncic about it. “It started with me just telling my hermano… it started with me reaching […]

The Golden State Warriors stacked their roster with Kevin Durant in 2016, even if they already had legendary shooters Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson with Draymond Green, which subsequently led to three consecutive trips to the NBA Finals. Nick Young gave an insight into how badly Stephen Curry wanted to get the Finals MVP citation […]

It’s a downright understatement to say that Ben Simmons has endured a rough couple of years. In fact, the entirety of Simmons’ Brooklyn Nets has been a disaster. It’s important to note, however, that Simmons is only 27 years old. So there might still be a chance that he regains his form and bounces back […]

Since the 2017-18 season, the Boston Celtics, more often than not, have been one of the best teams in the association. They may have come close to winning a championship in 2022, but this year feels different, as the Celtics have been very dominant en route to taking a 2-0 series lead over the Dallas […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic has led his team to the NBA Finals after years of spectacular play, and NBA legend Kevin Garnett, speaking on KG Certified, thinks that he could ultimately compare to LeBron James. “Luka is set up to be the only one to catch [LeBron James], don’t nobody wanna say that s**t,” […]

Lonzo Ball once ranked among the most impactful perimeter defenders in all of basketball. The Chicago Bulls, you’ve no doubt heard by now, sat atop the Eastern Conference standings in early January 2022, taking the NBA by storm largely due to the league-best backcourt defensive tandem of Ball and Alex Caruso. The former UCLA star […]

The Dallas Mavericks have an incredible opportunity during the 2024 NBA Finals. The Mavs could win their second franchise title in their matchup with the Boston Celtics. Head coach Jason Kidd understands the caliber of competition Dallas is facing. Kidd went viral after giving Jaylen Brown high praise following Game 1’s loss. He set the […]

Every relationship whether personal or professional goes through ebbs and flows. Honest analysis and compromising when necessary are just two elements to those partnerships surviving the toughest times. Even when things are going well, one party might be more internally motivated or influenced by outside factors than the other. There’s always a give and take […]

In the Boston Celtics’ 105-98 win over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday, Derrick White had a critical chase-down block with less than a minute to go to help seal the win: BLOCK BY WHITE > BLOCK BY JAMES pic.twitter.com/RK5X6LoFiH — Celtics Pride (@CelticssPride) June 10, 2024 Now, the […]

NBA players past and present have successfully transitioned from making dazzling plays on the hardwood to going behind the mic for their own podcasts. Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry will be the next basketball great to make the jump to creating a podcast with father Dell Curry. While certain players have taken to the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are widely regarded as the glitziest NBA franchise. It gets the most attention. But along with the fame and glamor is immense scrutiny from fans and rivals. One intriguing question about the Lakers, however, sounds counterintuitive to the very nature of the franchise. Lakers’ failed bid to hire Dan Hurley raises […]

There are plenty of fires stoked and smokescreens created in the weeks before the NBA Draft. Intriguing details to seemingly enticing offers are trickled out by agents and front offices only for the full details that killed the deal to be revealed years later. Some of those scenarios go actually come to fruition, though, leading […]

The 2024 NBA Draft is less than two weeks away. As teams finalize their big boards and prepare for all kinds of trade scenarios, now is a good time to go over the best fits for certain players. That is especially the case with Purdue’s Zach Edey. The 7-foot-4 two-time Naismith Player of the Year, […]