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If anyone was worried about Buddy Hield letting his amazing 33-point Game 7 effort versus the Houston Rockets get to his head, that should not be a problem after his wardrobe mistake on Tuesday night. The veteran 3-point specialist put on the wrong pair of shorts for the Golden State Warriors’ Western Conference Semifinals Game […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers found themselves at the center of a social media storm after their heartbreaking 120–119 loss to the Indiana Pacers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Cavaliers’ official X (formerly Twitter) account posted a straightforward final score announcement, but the reaction from fans was anything but simple. Comments poured in, […]

Tyrese Haliburton is ice-cold. Armed with a never-say-die attitude, Haliburton and the Pacers managed to overturn another seven-point deficit in the final minute or so of a ballgame. Down 119-112 with 48 seconds remaining, the Pacers stormed back in Game 2 of their second-round matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers, with Haliburton nailing a dagger stepback […]

When Tyrese Haliburton effectively called game with an insane 3-point shot with one second left on the clock, it got the NBA world talking. After securing a good-to-very-good win in the Pacers’ first meeting against the Cavs, breezing to a 121-111 victory thanks in no small part to a huge 36-point first quarter, Indiana took […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers star Byron Scott is being accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl nearly 40 years ago. He is being accused of sexual battery, sexual assault, false imprisonment, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. According to legal documents obtained by the Daily Mail, in 1987, Scott was at a Lakers team event […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves, to put it bluntly, had a brutal start to their series opener in the second round against the visiting Golden State Warriors in the Twin Cities. Playing in front of their home fans at Target Center, the Timberwolves struggled to find their mark on offense in the first half, as Minnesota was […]

Tensions are already peaking just two games into the NBA Playoffs second-round matchup between the Indiana Pacers and the Cleveland Cavaliers. After Indiana stunned the Cavs in Game 1, Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson lit up the media room with a passionate six-minute rant criticizing the lack of foul calls on three specific plays that […]

Even with the Cleveland Cavaliers missing Evan Mobley and Darius Garland, it looked as though the Indiana Pacers were going to fall in Game 2 of their second-round matchup. A split during the first two games at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse is nothing to scoff at, although it would have been a major missed opportunity if […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault isn’t concerned over his All-Star forward Jalen Williams’ abysmal shooting in Game 1’s 121-119 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Monday. In a game where the Nuggets erased a 14-point Thunder lead by rebounding, drawing trips to the free-throw line, and efficient late-game execution, Williams’ […]

Given that Darius Garland, Evan Mobley and De’Andre Hunter were all inactive for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, the Cleveland Cavaliers and their fans were relying heavily on Donovan Mitchell to play to his peak form versus the Indiana Pacers. Despite committing five turnovers, the six-time All-Star posted an awe-inspiring performance on what […]

After turning in one of the better games you will see for the first 47 minutes of action, the Cleveland Cavaliers fell apart in spectacular fashion in the final moments of regulation, with the Pacers scoring eight points in the final 63 seconds of action versus just two by the Cavs to secure the improbable […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves lost a key piece late in the first half of Game 1 of their second-round series against the Golden State Warriors. After committing a foul on Buddy Hield, Sixth Man of the Year candidate Naz Reid landed awkwardly and was subbed out of the game for Ruby Gobert almost immediately. Reid when […]

Towards the end of Game 2 of the second-round matchup between the Indiana Pacers and the Cleveland Cavaliers, it looked as though the Pacers weren’t going to take advantage of the Cavs’ plethora of injury woes. They were without two members of their All-Star core, with Darius Garland and Evan Mobley nursing injuries, while De’Andre […]

Coming off of a grueling seven-game series against the Houston Rockets, the Golden State Warriors are starting their second round tilt against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 on Tuesday night. However, beating a very good Wolves squad just got much tougher. Star point guard Stephen Curry limped to the locker room during the second […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault started his media availability by congratulating Thunder general manager Sam Presti for winning the 2024-25 Executive of the Year award. After Daigneault took the blame for decisions in Game 1 that helped the Denver Nuggets steal a 1-0 lead in their best-of-7 series, he thanked […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers and new head coach Kenny Atkinson face an uphill climb after falling behind 2-0 against the Indiana Pacers in the second round of the Eastern conference playoffs. However, they have a larger problem looming once their offseason begins. Evan Mobley won Defensive Player of the Year, triggering a clause in his contract […]

Despite playing against a shorthanded Cleveland Cavaliers team, the Indiana Pacers didn’t have their best stuff with a chance to take a commanding 2-0 lead against the top seed in the Eastern Conference. However, Tyrese Haliburton and company came through when it mattered in the end. After a furious rally from 20 points down, the […]

The new Phoenix Suns general manager, Brian Gregory, has his hands full. Amid being in the second-tax apron, disgruntled superstars like Kevin Durant, and a vacant head coach opening, there is plenty of work to do. Gregory spoke for nearly 40 minutes to local media on Tuesday. When asked about if Kevin Durant or Bradley […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are shorthanded as they try to even the series with the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night in Game 2. The Cavs are playing without Evan Mobley, Darius Garland and De’Andre Hunter due to various injuries, but Donovan Mitchell is doing his best to keep Cleveland in the series. Mitchell has taken over […]

The Indiana Pacers and Cleveland Cavaliers faced on on Tuesday night in Game 2 of their second-round series. Tyrese Haliburton and Co. walked away with a 121-112 win in Game 1, stealing home court away from the Cavaliers. He and the Pacers came out seeking another win to go back home up 2-0 with a […]

The Golden State Warriors are in Minnesota for their first round series against Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves. However, it’s also a return for Jimmy Butler. Although years removed from the organization, Jimmy Butler and the Timberwolves did not part ways smoothly. Could that spice things up in the second round series? Warriors’ Jimmy Butler […]

The Atlanta Hawks finished the 2024-25 season with a 40-42 record. Trae Young and Co. made it into the NBA Play-In Tournament, where the Hawks lost back-to-back games against the Orlando Magic and the Miami Heat. Those losses took them from the eighth seed to outside of the playoffs looking in. Atlanta began their offseason […]

With Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves on deck, the Golden State Warriors could use as many of their defenders as possible. That’s why the latest news surrounding Gary Payton II is huge. Payton II missed the Warriors’ last game against the Houston Rockets due to an illness that had him, “sick as a dog,” […]

Donovan Mitchell is a man on a mission in Game 2 of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ second-round series in the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the Indiana Pacers. With the Cavs’ back against the wall due to injuries to key players and the Pacers winning Game 1, Mitchell entered Game 2 with lots of expectations on him […]

Robert Horry explained why San Antonio Spurs legend Tim Duncan isn’t on his Mt. Rushmore of all-time teammates. “Big Shot Rob” has never been shy about any bold takes on his decorated career. The seven-time champion was a part of several dynasties, including helping the San Antonio Spurs win titles in 2005 and 2007. Ultimately, […]

The Indiana Pacers are taking on the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2 on Tuesday after stealing Game 1 away in a 121-112 win. However, star point guard Tyrese Haliburton suffered an injury scare early in Tuesday night’s contest that could hinder Indiana’s potential in Game 2 and beyond. Haliburton was spotted favoring his left hand […]

The San Antonio Spurs are ushering in a new era of Spurs basketball with the retirement of Gregg Popovich. Earlier this week, the legendary Spurs coach announced his leaving coaching and transitioning to the President of Basketball Operations position. While the news was still fresh, Thierry Henry wanted to pay tribute to the head coach. […]

The Golden State Warriors have their sights set on the Minnesota Timberwolves in round two of the playoffs after surviving a tight, physical battle with the Houston Rockets in the first round. After dropping Games 5 and 6 in that series and conceding all of the momentum to the youthful Houston squad, the Warriors came […]

An incredible season could quickly turn sour for the Cleveland Cavaliers. All-Stars Darius Garland and Evan Mobley and crucial sixth man De’Andre Hunter have all been ruled out for Tuesday’s Game 2 matchup versus the visiting Indiana Pacers, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The Cavs are now in serious danger of absorbing yet another playoffs […]

After falling 108-106 in Game 1 to the New York Knicks, the Boston Celtics hope to bounce back and tie up the series in Game 2. Kristaps Porzingis only played 13 minutes in the contest, as he was dealing with an illness. On Tuesday, Boston received some inspiring news about his status for Game 2. […]

The NBA officially kicked off the second round of the Playoffs with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Indiana Pacers after a highly entertaining first round. Whether it was Anthony Edwards’ Minnesota Timberwolves dominating LeBron James’ Los Angeles Lakers or Stephen Curry leading the Golden State Warriors past the Houston Rockets, there was no shortage of fun […]

Seven people were shot at a bar in Oklahoma City as fans gathered to watch Game 1 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets. The clash between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic, as well as the heroics of Aaron Gordon, were overshadowed by the shooting. Seven people were injured by gunfire at The Collective, […]

The Houston Rockets seemed poised for a comeback in their first round playoff series against the Golden State Warriors, but they could;ldn’t quite get over the line. The Rockets’ offense went cold in Game 7 at home as the Warriors cruised to a 103-89 win to advance to the second round. This Rockets team still […]

In Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals, Aaron Gordon hit a game-winning three-pointer with less than four seconds remaining to give the Denver Nuggets a 121-119 victory over the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder. The clutch shot from the wing completed a remarkable 14-point comeback for the fourth-seeded Nuggets. AARON GORDON FTW 😱😱😱 NUGGETS COMPLETE […]

The Houston Rockets’ offseason began early after the Golden State Warriors eliminated them from the playoffs in seven games of their first-round NBA Playoffs series. With the future unclear for now, rumors suggest the front office is having discussions about what to do with Fred VanVleet’s contract. VanVleet, who is 31 years old, has a […]

On Sunday evening, the Houston Rockets’ season came to a painful conclusion with a Game 7 home loss to the Golden State Warriors. It brought to an end any chance of a historic 3-1 comeback, and also concluded what was the first season of real success for Houston in several years. The major storyline for […]

The Sacramento Kings are restructuring. First, the Kings signed coach Doug Christie to a multi-year deal after a brief stint as interim coach following Mike Brown’s firing. Now, they are on the cusp of bringing on another former NBA player to their front office. The Kings are finishing a deal to hire former Chicago Bull […]

Even after a very impressive Game 7 NBA Playoffs win on the road against the Houston Rockets, the Golden State Warriors don’t have any time to admire their work. After getting through a brutally physical series, the Warriors will kick off the second round against the Minnesota Timberwolves just 48 hours after leaving the Toyota […]

The New York Knicks are coming off of their best win of the season on Monday night. Jalen Brunson led his team to an 108-105 win over the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of their second-round series. However, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst doesn’t think that the Knicks are in the clear yet after a historically bad […]