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Newly hired Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez’s staff is coming into focus, and Kevin Ollie won’t be part of the equation. After serving as interim head coach for the second half of 2023-24, Ollie will not return to Brooklyn next season, according to Hoopshype’s Michael Scotto. Ollie, who won a national championship as head […]

Alex Caruso is a big name for avid spectators of the league. It might not be because he’s an up-and-coming star like Anthony Edwards or a historically great player like LeBron James. His charm comes from the fact that he does the dirty work and showcases a great deal of intangibles for the Chicago Bulls. […]

One of the primary storylines heading into Wednesday’s Game 5 between the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Clippers was Luka Doncic’s health. The Mavs star was battling a knee injury and an illness. In fact, he even admitted that he probably would not have played if it was a regular season game. So is Luka […]

The first thing most of the Los Angeles Lakers faithful did after their squad got bounced in the NBA Playoffs yet again was hurl vitriol toward someone. Who was at the receiving end of comments that insisted that they get fired? Well, it was Darvin Ham. From comments about being lost delivered by Anthony Davis […]

Ok, hear me out for a second. Putting it straight-forward, what if the Miami Heat and superstar LeBron James reunited? What if his son Bronny James was drafted by the Heat? I get the hesitation, but allow me to explain why LeBron James in Miami could help the team achieve championship aspirations and why selecting […]

The Chicago Bulls finished up yet another mediocre season a couple weeks ago as they lost to the Miami Heat in the NBA play-in tournament. It was a disappointing season, so it was fitting for it to end in disappointing fashion. The Bulls got out to a good start in Miami as they hit a […]

The Chicago Bulls finished up yet another mediocre season a couple weeks ago as they lost to the Miami Heat in the NBA play-in tournament. It was a disappointing season, so it was fitting for it to end in disappointing fashion. The Bulls got out to a good start in Miami as they hit a […]

The Chicago Bulls finished up yet another mediocre season a couple weeks ago as they lost to the Miami Heat in the NBA play-in tournament. It was a disappointing season, so it was fitting for it to end in disappointing fashion. The Bulls got out to a good start in Miami as they hit a […]

Miami Heat legend Udonis Haslem made a few appearances on various shows on the ESPN network Thursday and gave his thoughts on the current state of the team after they were eliminated by the Boston Celtics in the first round of the playoffs. One of the many interesting talking points that was brought up was […]

Milwaukee Bucks All-Star guard Damian Lillard is set to return from his two-game absence due to right Achilles tendinitis and he will play in Game 6 against the Pacers on Thursday, according to Turner Sports’ Chris Haynes. However, superstar big man Giannis Antetokounmpo remains out due to his calf strain after being called a “game-time […]

On Wednesday evening, James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers had a golden opportunity to come within one game of defeating the Dallas Mavericks and advancing to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in round two (in a series in which they’d likely be favored). Instead, Harden reverted to the “one of the most notorious […]

LOS ANGELES, CA — Following incredible performances by Paul George and James Harden, the LA Clippers tied their series up against the Dallas Mavericks going back home in a crucial Game 5. What ensued is nothing short of shocking. The Clippers suffered their worst home playoff loss in franchise history, dropping Game 5 to Luka […]

Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics are officially through to the second round of the NBA playoffs after demolishing the Miami Heat in Game 5, officially ending a first-round playoff series that was really over the second it was revealed that Jimmy Butler and Terry Rozier would be unable to give it a go. Brown […]

It’s not even been a full week since the Phoenix Suns were unceremoniously dispatched from the NBA Playoffs by the surging Minnesota Timberwolves and owner Mat Ishbia is placing all his confidence in his team. Ishbia is a team owner extremely involved in the affairs of his organization. While the team weighs the future of […]

Now that the Los Angeles Lakers are watching the rest of the playoffs from home, they’ll have plenty of time to ponder offseason targets, trades, and signings. Losing to the Denver Nuggets for the second straight year certainly put a dent in their roster confidence, and apparently, their head coaching, too, so it’s safe to […]

The Boston Celtics and Miami Heat have had some fierce battles in past postseasons, but Game 5 on Wednesday night wasn’t one of them. The C’s walloped Miami 118-84 and clinched a 4-1 series win in the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs. This beatdown went down at TD Garden, where the Celtics had […]

Perhaps the biggest offseason question surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers is LeBron James’ future with the franchise. After a first-round exit in the NBA Playoffs, there is rumors swirling that The King could possibly retire or look for greener pastures elsewhere. He quickly addressed the rumblings on social media Tuesday, saying he’s yet to make […]

Luka Doncic led the Dallas Mavericks to a Game 5 victory after recording 35 points, 10 assists, and seven rebounds. It was an impressive all-around 123-93 win for the Mavs, who now hold a 3-2 series lead over the Los Angeles Clippers. Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal shared their thoughts on Doncic’s effort after the […]

While it may be hard to remember now, the Detroit Pistons were once one of the NBA’s beacons of prosperity, a perennial deep playoff contender in the late 1980’s and early 1990’s and winners of the championship multiple times under the leadership of legendary Hall of Fame point guard Isiah Thomas. Of course, the Pistons […]

Now that the Miami Heat season has come to a close, the off season is shaping up to be an instrumental one for Pat Riley and the rest of the front office. One aspect that will have more clarity to the future of the team is the contract situation involving Heat star Jimmy Butler. In […]

Over the years, NBA Hall of Famer and former league MVP Charles Barkey has carved out one of the most unique careers for himself out of anyone that has ever attempted the transition from sports player to sports media personality. Barkley was one of the most dominant players of his era in the 1990s and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers 2023-24 campaign came to a pretty disappointing end, as they once again were eliminated from the playoffs by the Denver Nuggets, as they ended up losing their first-round series in five games. And right after their season came to an end, franchise legend Magic Johnson made it clear that he believed […]

On Wednesday evening, head coach Erik Spoelstra and the Miami Heat officially saw their 2023-24 season come to a disappointing end with a blowout road loss at the hands of the Boston Celtics, who will move on to face either the Orlando Magic or the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second round of the Eastern Conference […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — Game 6 between the Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks is the latest stop on what has been an exhilarating ride of a series. But it will have a different feel to it since tip-off is scheduled for 9:00 PM EST. Games starting at 9:00 local time are extremely atypical for a […]

The Denver Nuggets feature an extremely talented roster. Nikola Jokic is a consistent MVP candidate, while Michael Porter Jr. and Aaron Gordon have stepped up for Denver in recent seasons. However, Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards does not believe Denver would be a championship-caliber team without Jamal Murray. “Jokic is the best player in the […]

The Los Angeles Clippers had the chance to take a 3-2 series lead on Wednesday night against the Dallas Mavericks, but instead, they failed to show up and got blown out 123-93 by Luka Doncic and Co. Most notably, Paul George, James Harden, and Russell Westbrook struggled immensely in this one, combining for an atrocious […]

Wednesday night marked the end of the Miami Heat’s season as they fell to the Boston Celtics in Game 5, 118-84, putting an end to a frustrating season filled with every hurdle thrown their way, especially how injuries impacted the team. Heat star Bam Adebayo spoke after the game and reflected on this past season […]

In the heat of the Denver Nuggets and Michael Porter Jr. trying to defend their title, the Nuggets’ sharpshooter has had to deal with a lot of family drama. In a matter of weeks, three of Porter’s brothers have gotten in serious trouble; two of them with the law, and one of them with the […]

In what has easily been the most compelling 1st Round series of the 2024 NBA Playoffs thus far, the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers will take the floor tonight inside of Wells Fargo Center for a highly-anticipated Game 6. Among the many interesting storylines that this series has already produced — the Jalen Brunson/Tyrese […]

The New York Knicks have a massive playoff game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night, a game that could send them to the Eastern Conference Semifinals for the second consecutive season. While the Knicks are focused on this series at hand, injured All-Star Julius Randle has been making some moves off the court ahead […]

James Harden, through the first four games of the Los Angeles Clippers’ first-round matchup against the Dallas Mavericks, was his team’s best and most consistent player — a stabilizing force for a team that is weathering Kawhi Leonard’s injury and the eye-popping variance in Paul George’s performances. Game 5, however, was a different yet familiar […]

During the 2023 NBA playoffs, Russell Westbrook proved plenty of people wrong as he led the Los Angeles Clippers to a semi-competitive first-round exit against the Phoenix Suns. Westbrook averaged 23.6 points, 7.6 rebounds and 7.4 assists last year, which led many to believe that he could have plenty of gas left in the tank. […]

The Los Angeles Clippers will quickly want to forget about the sorry performance they put up in Game 5 of their heated first-round matchup against the Dallas Mavericks. After trading blows for the first 12 minutes, the Clippers completely lost the plot. The Clippers offense couldn’t get going thanks to the struggles of their stars, […]

The Dallas Mavericks earned a crucial Game 5 victory on Wednesday night over the Los Angeles Clippers. Luka Doncic, despite playing through injury and an illness, led the way in the 123-93 win. Doncic’s willingness to play despite the circumstances impressed Kyrie Irving. “Just how much he (Doncic) means to us as a group, but […]

This past weekend, the Phoenix Suns’ highly-anticipated 2023-24 season ended with a thud at the hands of Anthony Edwards, Degeneration-X, and the Minnesota Timberwolves in the opening round of the NBA Playoffs. The Wolves not only sent the Suns home much earlier than fans in Phoenix were expecting, but they did so in a sweep that […]

The Los Angeles Clippers will try to keep their season alive as they play the Dallas Mavericks on Friday for Game 6 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals. We’re here to share our NBA odds series, make a Clippers-Mavericks Game 6 prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Mavericks destroyed the Clippers 123-93 […]

The Miami Heat’s season came to a screeching halt on Wednesday night, as they suffered their third straight blowout loss at the hands of the Boston Celtics in Game 5 to officially lose their first-round playoff series. As was the case for much of the series, Tyler Herro struggled mightily on both ends of the […]

Hall of Fame forward Charles Barkley is aware that TNT Sports is facing stiff competition to retain the right to broadcast the NBA on TV, and has taken steps to ensure he will not be left in the cold should another broadcaster take over. Sports broadcasting rights deals have expanded in the last few years, […]

After nearly climbing back from a 31-point deficit and stealing a win away from the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 4, the Dallas Mavericks left no doubt in Game 5, routing the Clips by the final score of 123-93 in Los Angeles to take a 3-2 series lead. As usual, leading the way for the […]