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This past offseason, the Boston Celtics traded away their longest-tenured player in Marcus Smart. The 2022 Defensive Player of the Year spent nine seasons in Boston and became the C’s vocal leader. In his absence, the next longest-tenured player, star guard Jaylen Brown, has stepped up. And no moment encapsulated Brown’s growth better than when […]

Former Kentucky basketball standout Reed Sheppard is projected to be a top pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Sheppard’s excellent 3-and-D ability has earned him high praise, but something else has caught the eye of Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George. George made a big Dunk Contest proposition for Sheppard after the guard showed his […]

While the Indiana Pacers’ season has come to a close Monday night at the hands of the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals, there was some bright sides to the sweep. One of those aspects was the emergence of the Pacers young star in Andrew Nembhard who had an exceptional series filling in mostly […]

Expectations are always high for a son of a future hall of famer in any sport, and Zaire Wade was no exception. As the son of Miami Heat icon Dwyane Wade, he often drew comparisons to his father but as the southpaw version. At 22 years old, Wade’s basketball journey hasn’t been as clear-cut as […]

The Golden State Warriors were once a perennial powerhouse in the NBA. Now, find themselves at a crossroads after a disappointing 2023-24 season. Despite boasting a roster filled with talent and experience, the team failed to meet expectations. They crashed out of the postseason earlier than anticipated. As the dust settles, it’s clear that significant […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are trying to avoid being swept as they take on the Dallas Mavericks in game four of the Western Conference Finals. Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a Timberwolves-Mavericks prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the NBA odds, courtesy […]

The Phoenix Suns entered the 2023-24 NBA season with high expectations following their deep playoff run last year. However, after an underwhelming postseason performance this time around, the team clearly needs to make some significant changes. Sure, the Suns boast a solid core. However, the disappointing outcome demands a reassessment and strategic moves to ensure […]

The Indiana Pacers fell well short of the NBA Finals, losing in four consecutive games to the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals. However, three of the series’ four games proved to be very winnable for Indiana, which could make the playoff loss sting a little bit more than usual considering the Pacers’ relative […]

After approaching the apex of basketball and falling short, there’s no guarantee a team will ever get back. Yet, despite losing in the championship round in 2022 and disappointing in the 2023 Eastern Conference Finals, the Boston Celtics are heading back to the NBA Finals following their 105-102 win over the Indiana Pacers on Monday […]

The Dallas Mavericks will enter Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals with some question marks. They do hold a 3-0 lead over the Minnesota Timberwolves, but Luka Doncic, Dereck Lively II, and Maxi Kleber are among the Mavs players listed on the injury report. While news isn’t great on the Lively front, Kleber has […]

Al Horford and the Boston Celtics just punched their second ticket to the NBA Finals over the last three seasons after completing a four-game sweep of the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals. Of course, the Celtics are hoping for a better result this time around. Back in 2022, Boston advanced to the finals […]

Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics completed a four-game sweep of the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals on Monday night, coming away with a 105-102 victory. Afterward, Brown gave a whole of credit to the Pacers for the fight they showed throughout the series in spite of being massive underdogs. “I know people […]

The Indiana Pacers’ 2023-24 season is over. It ended in the Eastern Conference Finals, a stage that no one would have assumed them to be in play for at the start of the season. The continued emergence of Tyrese Haliburton and a mid-season trade for Pascal Siakam has given Indiana a bright future, though they […]

The Boston Celtics are heading back to the NBA Finals for the second time in three seasons after a four-game sweep of the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals. And while the Celtics were likely always seen as the favorite to make it out of the East, especially once it became clear the Milwaukee […]

The Boston Celtics pulled off another hard-fought victory in Game 4 over the Indiana Pacers to complete their sweep of them, advancing to the 2024 NBA Finals in the process. The 105-102 win didn’t feel secure until the final buzzer sounded, but the C’s did exactly what they needed to do down the stretch of […]

The Boston Celtics are on a roll, sweeping the Indiana Pacers to advance to the NBA Finals with a 105-102 win in Game 4, and Celtics legend Kevin Garnett appeared on ESPN during the game to talk about this team’s chances and why he believes the experience Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have will help […]

The Boston Celtics are heading to the 2024 NBA Finals after sweeping the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals. Huge performances from Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown kept the C’s going and they now await their NBA Finals opponent. Brown won the MVP award for the conference finals, beating out his co-star by the slimmest […]

The Indiana Pacers fell in a sweep at the hands of the Boston Celtics, but it was not without some controversial calls and close games. In Game 4, in particular, there was a foul by Jaylen Brown on Pacers guard TJ McConnell that many at home and certainly in the arena in Indianapolis felt was […]

The past two seasons haven’t been too kind to the Chicago Bulls. After making the playoffs in 2022, the Bulls have decided to maintain a middling product on the court, holding on to their most established players despite having a few opportunities to sell and trade them for a few draft assets. The Bulls have […]

It is very apt that two of the Larry Bird trophy winners so far have been Boston Celtics. Two years ago, Jayson Tatum took home the honor after a rough NBA Playoffs series against the Miami Heat. Now, it was Jaylen Brown who took center stage in their sweep of the Indiana Pacers. It was […]

Jaylen Brown has been named the 2024 Larry Bird Eastern Conference Finals MVP after the Boston Celtics finished off their sweep the Indiana Pacers on Monday with a 105-102 win. Brown was the main offensive force in Game 4, scoring 29 points in Boston’s comeback, and he led the Celtics in the series by averaging […]

The level of scrutiny elite NBA players face is always high, especially in the playoffs, and Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is no stranger to that. However, his ample experience in the postseason helped him tune out the noise and lead the C’s to their second NBA Finals appearance in the last three seasons. On […]

It’s the same story that it was two seasons ago but a different path. The Boston Celtics are coming out of the Eastern Conference NBA Playoffs picture for a chance to snag their 18th Larry O’Brien trophy. This core led by Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum has been here before. They have the experience and […]

The NBA has seen some stellar back-court duos spanning many generations. As someone who has covered basketball for over 20 years, Stephen A. Smith knows a thing or two about all-time guard pairings. The analyst provided his top-five rankings, and while Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving were on the list, he named several other greats […]

After going down 3-0 in the series, it seemed like it was only a matter of time before the Indiana Pacers’ 2023-24 season came to an end. Making matters worse was the fact that Tyrese Haliburton, the Pacers’ best player and franchise cornerstone, appeared to be out for the rest of the series after sustaining […]

Basketball legend and former NBA Sixth Man of the Year with the Boston Celtics, Bill Walton has passed away at the age of 71 after enduring a “prolonged battle with cancer,” according to NBA Communications. Larry Bird, Walton’s teammate from the Celtics’ 1986 championship team, remembered him on Tuesday – per Tim Bontemps of ESPN. “I […]

Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry extends heartfelt condolences to Bill Walton, the latest NBA star to do so. Walton, who battled cancer, passed away at 71, as reported by NBA Communications. The following has been released by the NBA. pic.twitter.com/fdlty5X3F5 — NBA Communications (@NBAPR) May 27, 2024 Stephen Curry on Bill Walton: RIP to a […]

The Boston Celtics, despite having not won a title in that span, have seen a lot of NBA Playoffs success with Jayson Tatum on the team. Because of his elite performance in multiple playoff series in his still young career, the Celtics superstar has passed LeBron James into some truly elite company. Most playoff points […]

The NBA Draft is fast approaching, and although there isn’t a generational prospect this season, there is plenty of young talent to help bolster struggling franchises. French international Alex Sarr continues to go first overall in mock drafts, and Los Angeles Clippers veteran Paul George is one of his biggest fans. Sarr joined George’s podcast […]

Legends of the game always leave an impact to the new generation of stars. When Bill Walton’s passing was made to the public, everyone was heartbroken and could not really fathom how the game would be without him. A lot of letters and farewells were made to the UCLA and Portland Trail Blazers legend. Even […]

There have been a lot of great guard duos throughout NBA history. The Splash Brothers out of the Golden State Warriors system, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili who won a lot with the San Antonio Spurs, and Isiah Thomas along with Joe Dumars from the Bad Boy Detroit Pistons are just some who are in […]

A legend on the court and in the booth, Bill Walton’s effect on the basketball world won’t be forgotten for generations. Tons of prominent figures in the NBA community are sounding off on social media, honoring Walton’s memory and legacy. Fellow hoops legend Magic Johnson marveled over Walton’s accomplishments and skill, via his X account. […]

The Boston Celtics lead the Indiana Pacers 3-0 in the Eastern Conference Finals. Boston has an opportunity to clinch an NBA Finals appearance on Monday in Game 4. However, the Celtics are dealing with some injury trouble. Kristaps Porzingis has already been ruled out for the contest with a right soleus strain. Jrue Holiday is […]

The Indiana Pacers are on the brink of elimination against the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals, and star point guard Tyrese Haliburton has been ruled out for Game 4. Haliburton missed the heartbreaking Game 3 loss with a hamstring injury suffered in Game 2 and was initially listed a questionable to play on Monday […]

Legendary basketball figure Bill Walton passed away at the age of 71 on Monday. Walton had an incredible collegiate and professional tenure, with the UCLA basketball team and the Portland Trail Blazers being two of his major stops. Moreover, fellow NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar penned a heartfelt goodbye message to Walton after news of his […]

In the latest episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, renowned sports analyst Bill Simmons expressed deep concerns about the future of Karl-Anthony Towns with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Simmons highlighted Towns’ struggles during the Western Conference Finals and raised questions about his long-term viability with the team given the financial and performance issues facing the franchise. […]

Legends of the game are on borrowed time on the face of the planet but their impact is indelible. Bill Walton has certainly been a pillar of NBA and basketball history. He left his mark on the UCLA Bruins, Portland Trail Blazers, Boston Celtics, and the rest of the world. His untimely passing had many […]

The Dallas Mavericks provided multiple important injury updates on Monday. Mavericks' Game 4 injury report: Luka Doncic (knee, ankle): QuestionableDereck Lively II (neck): DoubtfulMaxi Kleber (shoulder) QuestionableOlivier-Maxence Prosper (ankle): Out#OneforDallas — Joey Mistretta (@JoeyMistretta_) May 27, 2024 Dereck Lively II suffered an injury scare in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals against the Minnesota […]

The Washington Wizards are strengthening their team after a subpar 2023-24 season. Washington approaches a pivotal NBA Draft in June, where they look to increase their talent. Moreover, the team is looking for its next head coach after parting ways with Wes Unseld Jr. Former assistant-turned-interim coach Brian Keefe has an intriguing chance to land […]