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Sports analyst Colin Cowherd doesn’t think head coaches should wear their hats backwards. At least, that’s what he said on Wednesday after seeing former player JJ Redick, who has been linked to multiple teams’ head coaching jobs, wear a backwards hat on a podcast. Redick was seen wearing the backwards hat while speaking with Los […]

The headlines coming from the Denver Nuggets’ Game 2 loss at home to the Minnesota Timberwolves weren’t necessarily the fact that the defending NBA champions now trail 2-0 in the Western Conference Semifinals, but if Jamal Murray’s antics in this game cost his team. To say the Nuggets have been extremely frustrated against the Timberwolves […]

The Golden State Warriors’ 2024 NBA playoff aspirations ended when they lost to the Sacramento Kings in the Play-In tournament. Despite the early loss, star guard Stephen Curry remains a force for the team. He will represent the Warriors in the 2024 Olympic Games on Team USA. However, Curry is making a huge Tahoe golf […]

The virtual courts of NBA 2K24 are reflecting the real-life heroics seen on basketball’s biggest stage, particularly from standout players like Anthony Edwards, Jalen Brunson, and Kyrie Irving. With the first round of the NBA Playoffs complete, the latest NBA 2K24 player ratings update has highlighted these athletes for their outstanding postseason performances. 🚨 New […]

Patrick Beverley’s recent incident with an Indiana Pacers fan is reportedly being investigated by local police, per Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. “Indianapolis Police is investigating the incident between Patrick Beverley and a fan during Game 6 of Bucks-Pacers series; detectives confirm to me and @MikeVorkunov they are working with Gainbridge Fieldhouse to […]

The Phoenix Suns’ 2024 NBA playoff run ended early with an Anthony Edwards-Minnesota Timberwolves first-round sweep. Of course, fans and analysts are questioning star forward Kevin Durant’s status with Phoenix along with his basketball legacy. Former Celtics star Paul Pierce provided an optimistic take on Durant’s legacy amid his postseason struggles. Pierce does not believe […]

During Game 1 of the second round NBA Playoffs matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Dallas Mavericks, an OKC fan was caught jawing with Mavs guard Kyrie Irving. Now the fan revealed that he was given an official warning by the NBA, per the Dallas Morning News: “Shortly after Game 1 of the Western […]

NBA 2K24 released it First Round Recap MyTEAM Challenge, which offers Dark Matter player items for Tyrese Haliburton, Tyrse Maxey, Khris Middleton, and more. Furthermore, it also offers other playoff reward cards of Galaxy Opal and Pink Diamond rarities. Between players like Aaron Gordon and Derrick White, there’s plenty of talented players to bolster your […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder waited over a week in the Western Conference Semifinals for the Dallas Mavericks, who were tested by the Los Angeles Clippers in six games during the first round of the playoffs. With just three games to rest before having to take on the best team in the Western Conference, the Mavs […]

Rudy Gobert of the Minnesota Timberwolves was named the Defensive Player of the Year for this season, and he spoke about what the Timberwolves organization and fans have done to support him in his efforts. “I’ve found a team, a coaching staff, and organization and a city that has embraced me, and a group that […]

The Thunder host the Mavericks in the NBA playoffs on Thursday in Game 2! This has the makings of a great series still, despite the blowout win by the Thunder in Game 1. We now continue our NBA odds series with a Mavericks-Thunder prediction and pick. The Mavericks have made it work with Luka Doncic and Kyrie […]

We’ve got the Dallas Mavericks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Game 2 Results according to NBA 2K24 to see who the game predicts will win. Oklahoma City stymied Luka Doncic and the Mavericks in Game 1, defeating them 117-95. However, Luka and the Mavericks still have what it takes to comeback and turn the series around. […]

The New York Knicks were recently dealt another blow when they learned that they must proceed in the playoffs without Mitchell Robinson thanks to a stress injury in his left ankle. The Knicks must now forge ahead without three rotation pieces, one of whom (Robinson) happens to be their best offensive rebounder. This injury hurts […]

On ESPN’s “First Take” yesterday, Stephen A. Smith said Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tweeted an image of the now infamous trade between OKC and Los Angeles Clippers in which SGA, an NBA MVP finalist, and a whole lot more were traded by the Clippers in exchange for Paul George. But Gilgeous-Alexander never tweeted […]

What happens this offseason for the Golden State Warriors will dictate both their immediate and long-term futures. General manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. and his front office have their hands full with decisions to make about Klay Thompson, Chris Paul, Andrew Wiggins, and Jonathan Kuminga. Before doing anything with these players, the Warriors will be tasked […]

We’ve got the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Boston Celtics Game 2 Results according to NBA 2K24. Boston earned an easy victory in Game 1, crushing the Cavaliers 120-95. Cleveland, meanwhile, is dealing with a few injuries that could affect their overall rotation. Our Game 1 simulation did accurately predict the real game’s outcome, though our results […]

For the second consecutive season, the Los Angeles Lakers’ championship hopes were dashed by none other than the Denver Nuggets. Regardless of how hard LeBron James and company tried, the Nuggets seemed to have every answer. Now, all that’s left for the Lakers to do is reflect upon how they couldn’t seem to overcome the […]

This has been quite the year for the Memphis Grizzlies and Ja Morant. A 25-game suspension to begin the 2023-24 season overshadowed the young star’s accomplishments on the court, as the impact of his Instagram Live video where he was seen flashing a gun at the camera raised serious questions about his commitment to the […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are coming off a huge 117-95 victory in Game 1 of their second-round matchup against the Dallas Mavericks in the 2024 NBA playoffs. Thanks to an electric fourth quarter from Jalen Williams and an all-around solid effort from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Thunder could not have asked for a better start to […]

Derrick White has proven his value to the Boston Celtics over and over again, with his play even garnering a push from fans and media members for him to be named an All-Star or All-NBA player this season. And White’s teammate Jaylen Brown gave his efficient and hard-working teammate a shoutout after the Celtics’ dominant […]

The LA Clippers have things to figure out in the offseason, and atop their list is figuring out what to do with their stars. Adding Russell Westbrook to join the tandem of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George two seasons ago seemed to be a move the Los Angeles-based franchise could be proud of. Sure, he wasn’t […]

This week has been an eventful one for Rudy Gobert. His Minnesota Timberwolves are currently the favorite to win the Western Conference as they are 2-0 in their series against the Denver Nuggets, the defending NBA champions. Gobert, however, was not available for game two of the series because of the birth of his child. […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers will try to bounce back from a humiliating Game 1 loss as they face the Boston Celtics in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals on Thursday at the TD Garden. We’re here to share our NBA odds series, make a Cavaliers-Celtics Game 2 prediction, and pick while showing you how to […]

After Darius Garland boasted that the Cleveland Cavaliers would shock the Boston Celtics and the world in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, it looks like he and his teammates were the ones who were shocked when the game began. Well, as long as you don’t include Donovan Mitchell. In the Cavs’ 120-95 Game […]

The Boston Celtics kicked off their Eastern Conference semifinals series against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night with a dominant 120-95 victory to take a quick 1-0 lead in the series. The Cavs played the C’s tight early on, but Jayson Tatum and company managed to build a double-digit lead that they held for most […]

The Dallas Mavericks were always going to deal with an uphill battle in this second-round playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder. However, the Mavs probably didn’t expect to lose by 22 points to set the tone in Game 1. Star guard Kyrie Irving gave a lengthy explanation for why this happened, via Brad Townsend […]

The New York Knicks continue to weather injury problems, and at the worst possible time as well. They already lost Julius Randle to a season-ending shoulder injury prior to the start of the playoffs, and then they witnessed Bojan Bogdanovic endure injuries to his left foot and wrist that required season-ending surgery. And then, following […]

The Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers had 11 of their last 12 meetings decided by single digits heading into Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. But Boston flipped the script on Tuesday night, hammering the Cavs 120-95 on its way to a 1-0 series lead. Although it was just a 10-point game at halftime, […]

After receiving the biggest payday in NBA history, it would’ve been easy for Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown to enter cruise control. Instead, he’s continued to work day in and day out, and the fruits of his labor were on display in Boston’s Game 1 destruction of the Cleveland Cavaliers. On Tuesday evening, the C’s […]

Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander doesn’t have many weaknesses. The two-time All-Star has averaged over 30 points per game in two consecutive seasons and led the Thunder to the Western Conference’s first seed this year. However, “SGA’s” teammates seem to think that he’s not the greatest passer. Jalen Williams: "Hey, I'm not gonna lie: […]

Winning Game 1 of their second-round matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder was always going to be a difficult task for the Dallas Mavericks. The Mavericks were coming off a hard-fought six-game series against the Los Angeles Clippers, which ended on Friday night, while the Thunder had already punched their ticket to the second round […]

If there was an X-factor in the Boston Celtics’ NBA Playoffs run to their 18th banner, that guy would be Derrick White. Coach Joe Mazzulla has learned to run his offense through this guard and maximized his potential on defense. Oftentimes, he even gets to shine more than Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. A good […]

The Dallas Mavericks were defeated by the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals on Tuesday. Oklahoma City earned a 117-95 victory, but Mavericks star Kyrie Irving is still confident in Dallas. Irving wasted no time after the loss, as he immediately shared an uplifting message on X (formerly Twitter). “Tribe, […]

Star Hawks guard Trae Young has been an offensive force for Atlanta during his first few years in the NBA, and he is making a big agency move that will a have large impact on his career. Young announced that he is leaving Klutch Sports for CAA (Creative Artists Agency), per ClutchPoints. Klutch Sports is […]

Austin Rivers recently went viral when he made a declaration that it would be easier for NBA players to transition to the NFL than if it were the other way around. Specifically, the Rivers claimed that he “can take 30 players in the NBA and throw them in the NFL,” while adding that he “cannot […]

The Boston Celtics rolled the Cleveland Cavalier 120-95 in Game 1 of their second round NBA Playoffs matchup on Tuesday. While the Celtics were paced by Jaylen Brown’s 32 points, Boston head coach Joe Mazzulla shouted out multiple reserves – including unheralded vet Luke Kornet, per Daniel Donabedian of ClutchPoints: “Joe Mazzulla had high praise […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have begun another challenging series in the 2024 NBA Playoffs. The Cavs took on the Boston Celtics in their Eastern Conference semifinal and lost Game 1 120-95. There are many areas Cleveland must examine for their brutal loss, but the play of Darius Garland, Max Strus, and a poor shooting night headline […]

History was made following the reveal of the 2023-24 NBA Defensive Player of the Year, as Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert became just the third individual to claim the award for a fourth time in his career. The celebratory occasion was not met with universal agreement, however, with plenty of fans objecting on behalf of […]

The New Orleans Pelicans will have a tough task of steering the team’s direction in the offseason as they will have to decide whether to keep Brandon Ingram in the fold via a contract extension. However, factors including a healthy Zion Williamson and an incident between Ingram and Head Coach Willie Green in their NBA […]