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The Oklahoma City Thunder bowed out of the playoffs in the second round against the Dallas Mavericks, and while this was undoubtedly an encouraging campaign for the team, fans quickly looked back to the trade deadline as a missed opportunity for the Thunder to reinforce their squad. Their biggest move made was for Gordon Hayward […]

New Phoenix Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer is already beginning to fill out his coaching staff in preparation for the 2024-25 season. Just about three weeks into his new gig with the Suns, Budenholzer has decided to keep David Fizdale, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. David Fizdale will be a part of Mike Budenholzer's coaching […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks were defeated in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals 105-100 by the Minnesota Timberwolves. They had a chance to sweep the series but ultimately fell short on Tuesday night. Luka Doncic took the blame for the Mavs’ Game 4 defeat. “I think that game is on me,” Doncic told […]

The Dallas Mavericks failed to complete the sweep Tuesday night, so they will take on the Minnesota Timberwolves for game five of the Western Conference Finals. Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a Mavericks-Timberwolves prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Mavericks are up […]

Madison Square Garden is always one of the most positively reviewed arenas in all of basketball. The New York Knicks’ home is always popping when the team is good, which it finally is now after a long stretch of being dormant. Opposing players talk all the time about how special it is to play at […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks were unable to clinch a Western Conference Finals sweep on Tuesday night in Game 4, losing 105-100 to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Dallas leads the series 3-1 now, and the Mavs will have to travel back to Minnesota for Game 5. Center Daniel Gafford got brutally honest after the defeat. Dereck […]

As expected, Bronny James is staying in the 2024 NBA Draft and giving up his remaining college eligibility, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Jonathan Givony. Klutch Sports’ Rich Paul confirmed the decision ahead of Wednesday’s NCAA deadline to withdraw from the draft. Bronny has seen his stock rise thanks to a strong pre-draft process, […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves came into Tuesday night’s Game 4 with their backs up against the wall. Down 3-0 in the Western Conference Finals, a sweep seemed imminent. Not only did the Wolves need a win to extend their season, they needed to pull it off on the road. The Timberwolves reigned supreme in Game 4 […]

When a young star is facing suffocating pressure to save his team from postseason elimination, he may need a calming and reassuring voice in his ear. For Minnesota Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards, it was one of the people who helped prepare him for the NBA. Former Georgia basketball head coach Tom Crean texted the two-time All-Star […]

If there’s one thing that Anthony Edwards never lacks, it’s confidence. Following the Minnesota Timberwolves’ Game 4 win over the Dallas Mavericks, Edwards had a message for NFL star Micah Parsons, who was seated courtside wearing Edwards’ signature Adidas shoes. “I told him (Parsons) I’ll bring him some new ones (shoes) when we come back […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are in the middle of two battles in the 2024 Western Conference finals. On one hand, they are dealing with the dangerous Dallas Mavericks, who lead the series three games to one. On the other hand, Minnesota is up against something no team in the history of the NBA has yet to […]

For the first time in this NBA Playoffs series, the Dallas Mavericks fell short against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Chris Finch’s use of his big men was highly useful to their bounce-back win. Now, Coach Jason Kidd has to respond and close out the series on the road with Luka Doncic leading the charge. They may […]

Aside from blooming into a genuine superstar at just 22 years old, one of the reasons Anthony Edwards is being tabbed as the future face of the NBA is because of his big personality. He has not shown it off much during the Western Conference Finals, but the All-NBA Second-Team selection flipped on the switch […]

Amid the ongoing playoffs, the basketball world received sad news when it was announced that the legendary Bill Walton passed away. A Hall of Famer known for his time with the Portland Trail Blazers, Walton died at the age of 71 after a battle with cancer. His passing was mourned by many, LeBron James included. […]

Lift-off is near for the Houston Rockets after spending three years in the basement of the NBA. The 2023-24 campaign can be classified as a successful one for the Rockets even though they failed to qualify for the playoffs, as they improved their win total by 19 games while overseeing the rapid development of youngsters […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks were defeated by the Minnesota Timberwolves 105-100 in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals. It was a frustrating defeat for Dallas, but the Mavs still hold a 3-1 lead in the series. Anthony Edwards led the way for Minnesota on Tuesday night. He scored 29 points on 11-25 shooting […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves aren’t done yet! Game four of the Western Conference Finals between the Timberwolves and Dallas Mavericks took place on Tuesday night in Dallas, and the Timberwolves had to win as they were down 3-0 in the series. They got the job done and avoided the sweep, and the series is now 3-1 […]

The Dallas Mavericks stood ever so closely to a return trip to the NBA Finals, their first in 13 years, as they entered their Tuesday night contest against the Minnesota Timberwolves in need of just one more win to finish off the Western Conference Finals. Alas, it was not meant to be, as the Mavericks […]

A lot of NBA players venture into some form of media after retirement. They still have the elite ball knowledge and know the field of players too well such that their expert commentary would be a nice product. There are levels to this because some have been doing podcasts while others are on live television. […]

Rudy Gobert has garnered his share of critics over the years, but one specific gripe is prompting a passionate response from the Minnesota Timberwolves big man. In the team’s Western Conference Semifinals series against the Denver Nuggets, a seven-game thriller that seemingly suggested a changing of the guard, Gobert missed the second matchup to witness […]

The Dallas Mavericks are on the precipice of making the 2024 NBA Finals, as they only need to win one more game in their Western Conference Finals tussle against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving have been on a tear as of late, and they’re flanked by hard-nosed defenders who aren’t afraid of […]

The Boston Celtics continued their dominant season with a 4-0 sweep of the Indiana Pacers to reach the NBA Finals. And Magic Johnson, a man who has played in the finals against Boston a time or two, is impressed. Magic congratulated ECF MVP Jaylen Brown and the Celtics for a job well done on Tuesday. […]

The New Orleans Pelicans do not have the first pick in the 2024 NBA Draft but the front office is definitely on the clock. EVP David Griffin is under pressure to build a contender around Zion Williamson. By most accounts that roster revamp starts with finding a point guard and a big man to replace […]

If there’s anything that’s becoming more permanent in the NBA, it’s player movement. Stars move from one squad to another whether it’s due to fit, salary, or competitiveness. With free agency looming, a lot of current players are obviously demanding more. Jimmy Butler clearly knows his worth and has made it public to the Miami […]

The 2024 NBA Draft is officially less than a month away, which means we are in the heat of draft season. The draft is a time of hope and optimism for all, as a young prospect may just be the player that turns your favorite franchise around or is the player who gets a team […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks’ defense has stepped up in the 2024 NBA playoffs. Everyone talks about offense, and there is no question that Dallas has seen some stellar scoring performances. Still, the Mavs’ defense has played a crucial role in the team’s overall success. The Mavs have been especially impressive against Minnesota Timberwolves stars […]

The New Orleans Pelicans were swept out of the NBA Playoffs after barely surviving the NBA Play-In Tournament gauntlet without Zion Williamson. The Philadelphia 76ers lasted six games with a hobbled Joel Embiid against the New York Knicks. The Minnesota Timberwolves are on the brink of elimination in a Western Conference Finals series against the […]

As the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference, the Indiana Pacers snapped a drought of 10 years without an NBA Playoffs series win by topping Milwaukee Bucks and the New York Knicks this postseason. After being swept by the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals, Pacers GM Chad Buchanan spoke to the media on […]

There has been a huge debate about the disparity when it comes to NBA players and other leagues overseas. This has been such a topic of discussion since Noah Lyles’ statement about the team hoisting the Larry O’Brien trophy being called world champions. The formation of the stacked Team USA squad also made people hammer […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves will fight to keep their season alive in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals. Mike Conley has been dealing with a calf issue for a little while now but still should be able to play in what could be the decisive game at the American Airlines Center. Conley and the Wolves […]

For two out of the past three years, the Boston Celtics have gotten to the NBA Finals. It was never an easy road because they had to give up key guys like Marcus Smart and Malcolm Brogdon on the way. Ime Udoka also got booted from the organization which made things harder. But, Jayson Tatum […]

The Dallas Mavericks have a chance to finish the job in the 2024 Western Conference finals as soon as this Tuesday when they play the Minnesota Timberwolves for the fourth game of their series. The Mavs are on the verge of sweeping Minnesota, which can be expected to go all out as it looks to […]

Emotions run high in the NBA Playoffs, and that was evident in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Indiana Pacers. In the third quarter of the Monday night contest, Celtics star Jaylen Brown got into a bit of a shoving match with Pacers center Myles Turner. After Turner […]

The Dallas Mavericks will enter Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals leading the Minnesota Timberwolves 3-0. Dallas is in a comfortable position, but they would like to avoid a potential Game 5 back in Minnesota. Clinching a series sweep on Tuesday is a possibility, but the team is dealing with injury concerns. Center Dereck […]

Before athletes get insanely good at their sport, they probably fell in love with a plethora of other competitions growing up. Tim Duncan had swimming while he grew freakishly tall while LeBron James was an elite receiver. Patrick Mahomes was no exception. The Kansas City Chiefs’ star signal caller was an elite hooper before he […]

The Dallas Mavericks entered Tuesday one game away from an NBA Finals matchup with Rajon Rondo’s former team the Boston Celtics. After his latest comments on Rick Carlisle and his Mavericks playing days, it’s safe to say he most likely will not be rooting for the Dallas franchise if they do make it to the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are keeping Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler on their radar as they search for roster upgrades. Butler’s willingness to leave Miami doesn’t appear to be all that massive right now but Philly is making itself ready if that changes. If Butler does force his way out, the team is willing to offer […]

On Monday evening, Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics broke through to the NBA Finals for the second time in three years with a narrow road win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference Finals series. Surprisingly enough, three out of the four games in this series came down to the […]

Shaquille O’Neal is a certified Basketball Hall of Famer. During his playing days, O’Neal garnered four NBA championships, three Finals MVPs, one NBA MVP, and 15 All-Star Game appearances. Nowadays, O’Neal reaps the benefits of a successful career on and off the court. However, he continues to contribute to the game as an analyst for […]