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Recently, the Oklahoma City Thunder saw their season come to a close after a loss to the Dallas Mavericks in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals series between the two teams. The Thunder led that game by as many as 17 points in the second half, but ultimately, some unbelievable shotmaking late from the […]

The greatest San Antonio Spurs player of all-time played extensively with three teammates who are also in the Basketball Hall of Fame. Between David Robinson, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili, Tim Duncan was asked which one he’d start, which he’d bench and which he’d cut. The popularized game that centers on sports discussions was one […]

The Western Conference Finals got started on Wednesday night as the Dallas Mavericks hit the road to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Timberwolves just took down the defending champs, the Denver Nuggets, in their previous series, and they came into the WCF as the favorite. They were favored to win game one at home, […]

The Golden State Warriors are currently in the midst of what figures to be a crucial offseason for the future direction of the franchise, including regarding what they will do with point guard Chris Paul. The Paul experiment was largely a failure in Golden State, as the veteran point guard failed to provide the consistent […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are in a really, really good place. The team underwent a legendary rebuild, and they have now already proven themselves as legitimate title contenders. The Thunder improved from 24 to 57 wins in only two years en route to capturing the one seed in the Western Conference this year. They found […]

To say that the last two seasons have been disappointing for the Milwaukee Bucks would be a major understatement. Even with Giannis Antetokounmpo playing at a MVP-level, the Bucks have been unable to find postseason success, losing in the first round each of the last two seasons. This year was a complete disaster for the […]

We’ve got the Dallas Mavericks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Game 2 Results according to NBA 2K24 to see who it predicts as the winner. The Mavericks defeated the Timberwolves in Game 1 108-105. Minnesota, meanwhile, needs to win this critical matchup before heading to Dallas for Games 3 and 4. Our 2K24 simulation incorrectly predicted the […]

On Thursday evening, Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics will look to go up 2-0 in their Eastern Conference Finals series vs the Indiana Pacers after winning a thrilling Game 1 on Tuesday. Tatum was overall solid throughout that game, scoring 36 points, and although he didn’t have a good close to regulation, the Celtics […]

Making an All-NBA Team is one of the greatest regular season accolades a player can receive, and Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown earned that honor for the first time in his career last year. But following the 2023-24 regular season, which saw the C’s dominate and earn the best record in the league, Brown was […]

Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks started their Western Conference Finals matchup with a bang. The Mavericks beat Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves 108-105 in Game 1 of what looks to be an intense series. The Mavs’ victory has landed them some intriguing betting odds to win the entire matchup. With odds of -164, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers recently fired Darvin Ham after an unsuccessful stint coaching the star-studded Lakers. Ham coached in Los Angeles for two seasons, and neither of them went very well. The Lakers made a solid run in the playoffs last year, but they ended up going down to the Denver Nuggets, the eventual NBA […]

Stephen A. Smith fired back at Draymond Green over the four-time NBA champion’s comments about him following his suspension for striking Phoenix Suns center Jusef Nurkić. Smith appeared to proceed with an abundance of caution when addressing Green and the controversy that he’d found himself in with his two suspensions when he spoke about it […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves had a disappointing start to the Western Conference Finals as they lost Game 1 to the Dallas Mavericks Wednesday night, 108-105. While it was a close game, it was a relatively frustrating outing for star Anthony Edwards, but it could be like that for the whole series according to former NBA player […]

There has been a lot of behind-the-scenes drama regarding TNT and Inside the NBA potentially breaking up, and Charles Barkley did not hold back on his bosses during an appearance on the Dan Patrick Show. “We’re just sitting back on these people to figure out what they’re gonna do,” Charles Barkley said on the Dan […]

The Atlanta Hawks have the first overall pick in the NBA Draft this season, and they have a decision to make in regards to what they want to do with it. This year’s draft class is different than most years. There isn’t one player that is far and away the best prospect and the surefire […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have continuously built themselves into a contending threat in the Eastern Conference since LeBron James left in 2018, yet they have decided to take the franchise in a different direction. After posting 99 wins over the last two seasons, the fifth-most in the NBA during this span, the Cavs have relieved head […]

One easy way to know if the stock of a rookie prospect is good is to observe how many teams would be a good fit. The more teams make sense, the more that player has a chance of succeeding at the next level. That’s the case for Reed Sheppard, one of the latest Kentucky basketball […]

Sometimes, the NBA isn’t just a league where owners and executives ask, “What have you done for me lately?” when evaluating head coaches. Instead, despite when a team like the Cleveland Cavaliers is bounced in the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Boston Celtics, everything that has happened during J.B. Bickerstaff’s nearly six years at the […]

The Dallas Mavericks will attempt to go up 2-0 before heading home as they face the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday for Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals at the Target Center. We’re here to share our NBA odds series, make a Mavericks-Timberwolves Game 2 prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The […]

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Timberwolves took a historic step after a monumental Game 7 win over the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference Semifinals. That road win propelled the Wolves to just their second Western Conference Finals berth in franchise history. After that historic win, Anthony Edwards shared a bit of Minnesota’s gameplan going into […]

Golden State Warriors star forward Draymond Green didn’t hold back much about his thoughts on Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Western Conference finals series between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Dallas Mavericks Wednesday night. The former Defensive Player of the Year sounded critical of Anthony Edwards’s conditioning and postgame demeanor, believing the young Minnesota […]

It was a valiant effort to seal Game 1 from the Minnesota Timberwolves but almost is never enough. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving outclassed every defender that they came across. Any person that Chris Finch placed on the Dallas Mavericks’ star duo was guaranteed to be famished by half of a quarter. The loss was […]

The Brooklyn Nets are ready to make a splash this summer. Following the team’s worst season since 2017-18, those efforts will center on Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell. With the 27-year-old yet to sign an extension entering the final year of his contract, the Nets are expected to be “at the top of the list” […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves, coming off a huge series win to dethrone the reigning champion Denver Nuggets, were favored to advance to the NBA Finals. Alas, their matchup in the Western Conference Finals, the Dallas Mavericks, isn’t a slouch by any means. With Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving around to lead the way, the Mavericks were […]

The Dallas Mavericks are seven wins away from a championship. The Mavs earned a pivotal Game 1 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on the road Wednesday. Dallas won 108-105, as Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving led the way. Doncic finished the game with 33 points, six rebounds, and eight assists. Irving had 30 points, five […]

The last four remaining teams in the NBA Playoffs have a common denominator. Whether it’s the Indiana Pacers, Boston Celtics, Minnesota Timberwolves, or Dallas Mavericks, someone is about to win their first ring as a star. That honor has been constantly hunted by Damian Lillard since his days with the Portland Trail Blazers all the […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have been out of the playoffs for nearly a month now. But James, due to his love for basketball, has kept close tabs on the postseason proceedings nonetheless. James was outspoken about what he would have done had he been in the Indiana Pacers’ position in Game 1 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ playoff season didn’t quite go according to plan with the team losing to the Nuggets in five games, but LeBron James and company aren’t done soaking up the limelight just yet. The offseason is expected to bring new challenges and opportunities including the possible selection of LeBron’s son Bronny in the […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic battled Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves alongside his Mavericks teammates on Wednesday with designs of securing a big win in the Western Conference Finals. The Mavs got it done with a 108-105 win on the road, putting the finishing touch on an exciting day for Luka Doncic. Prior to […]

Right after the Cleveland Cavaliers fell at the hands of the Boston Celtics, trade rumors swirled around the NBA landscape surrounding All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell. One team that has been of main interest is the Houston Rockets. Via Kelly Iko of the Athletic, the Rockets have been “monitoring Mitchell’s situation for months” and could be […]

The 2024 NBA offseason will have major implications for the Detroit Pistons. After suffering through the worst season in franchise history finishing 14-68, serious changes need to happen to turn the losing ways around. Detroit’s current front office was hired to complete this restoration in 2020. While General Manager Troy Weaver showed some promise and […]

With the NBA Draft Lottery complete, the Blazers walked away holding pair of lottery picks in next month’s NBA Draft. Portland holds the seventh and 14th picks in the 2024 NBA Draft. This year’s draft is considered to be a bit of a downer compared to recent years. There is certainly talent to be found, […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves fanbase is charged up after seeing its team reach its first Conference Finals in 20 years. In fact, the entire basketball world is interested in the Wolves’ rise, as their Game 7 second-round bout against the Denver Nuggets drew record TV ratings. Golden State forward and guest TNT analyst Draymond Green has […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder took a huge leap this season as they finished with the No. 1 overall seed in the Western Conference and reached the second round of the NBA playoffs. Although they fell to the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference Semifinals, they are not far off in terms of being a legitimate […]

Ahead of his team’s matchup against the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns showed up to the arena wearing the jersey of deceased former Minnesota player Malik Sealy. KAT honors the late Malik Sealy, a former Timberwolves player, ahead of Game 1 🙏 🎥 @YahooSportspic.twitter.com/CjLs7IbgSx — […]

The Golden State Warriors were likely busy on Wednesday watching the new guard of the NBA take center stage with the Timberwolves and Mavericks going up against each other in the Western Conference Finals. The Warriors’ Stephen Curry is far from a forgotten man, though, as he was recently given an All-NBA nod that had […]

The All-NBA teams are out, and two big names who are still in the NBA Playoffs got rewarded. Fellow 2020 Draftees Tyrese Haliburton and Anthony Edwards made the cut. Both stars needed to find their footing first before making a significant impact in the league. Now, the time has come for them to shine. It […]

It was not the ideal year for the Sacramento Kings. The team was a dark horse in last year’s NBA Playoffs but came crashing down. Hopes were high for the Domantas Sabonis and De’Aaron Fox-led squad but they were not met. So, all they could do was re-tool and get ready to make a run […]

The final 2023-24 NBA awards and accolades were given out when the league announced the 2023-24 All-NBA teams on Wednesday night. Unlike previous seasons, where two guards, two forwards, and a center were on each of the three All-NBA teams, this year’s selections were made without factoring in positions. Still, only 15 players get to […]