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Heading into their second-round matchup against the New York Knicks in the 2025 NBA playoffs, the Boston Celtics and their fanbase were very confident of their chances to advance. After all, the Celtics had the Knicks’ number all season long, sweeping them in their season series, 4-0. And the first half of Game 1 proved […]

Phoenix Suns’ All-Star Devin Booker made history this past season by becoming the franchise’s all-time leading scorer, surpassing Suns’ greats like Shawn Marion, Amar’e Stoudemire, and Steve Nash. Since being drafted in 2013, Booker has remained true to the orange and purple and has fully embraced Phoenix as his home. He’ll pay further homage to […]

The New York Knicks pulled off the upset in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Boston Celtics on Monday night, and it was an absolute thriller. The Celtics led by as many 20 points in the second half, and the Knicks came all the way back to force overtime. Jayson Tatum had […]

Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics have a knack for taking a lot of 3-pointers in every game they play in. However, they made NBA history in that category for the wrong reasons in their 108-105 loss to the New York Knicks in Game 1 of the East Semifinals of the 2025 NBA Playoffs on […]

Aside from the classic numbered Air Jordan series, it’s not often that a new and innovative silhouette gains mainstream popularity in a short amount of time. Rarely does it happen as seamlessly as the Air Jordan 4 RM, pioneered and marketed by Jordan Brand Family member and professional BMX athlete Nigel Sylvester. Building upon the […]

The NBA on NBC provided three generations of basketball fans with timeless memories. After NBC spent $2.5 billion to acquire the NBA rights, the league will be on NBC in October.  The league scored a hard-fought win to reclaim ownership of the iconic Roundball Rock theme. The new NBA on NBC will also show player […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves were one of the most impressive teams in the first round of the NBA Playoffs as they took down the Los Angeles Lakers in five games. The Lakers were the three-seed in the Western Conference, and the Timberwolves are the three-seed. Up next for Minnesota is the Golden State Warriors, and they […]

Two-time Executive of the Year R.C. Buford walked out. As did franchise icon Sean Elliott. Phenom Victor Wembanyama and newly minted Rookie of the Year Stephon Castle appeared as well. Hall-of-Fame players David Robinson, Tim Duncan, and Manu Ginobili walked alongside. The most prominent figures in San Antonio Spurs history gathered. It was Gregg Popovich’s […]

One of the primary missions of the Boston Celtics in the second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the New York Knicks is containing star big man Karl-Anthony Towns. The former Kentucky Wildcats center is always a threat to the opposing side, considering his incredible offensive abilities. But during one moment in Game 1, […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Before Monday’s Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals, Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault addressed Denver Nuggets head coach David Adelman’s seven-player rotation. After winning his first playoff series, Adelman and the Nuggets will face the Thunder two days removed from a 129-101 Game 7 win against the Los Angeles […]

In an emotional and historic moment for the San Antonio Spurs, former NBA All-Star Dejounte Murray surprised the media by appearing at a press conference honoring longtime head coach Gregg Popovich. The event also marked the official introduction of Mitch Johnson as the team’s new head coach—a passing of the torch moment that emphasized the […]

The Boston Celtics are taking on the New York Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Kristaps Porzingis started the game for Boston, but may not return. At halftime, the Celtics posted an update about their center out of Latvia. Kristaps Porzingis leaves Celtics’ Game 1 vs. Knicks, questionable to return Kristaps Porzingis […]

Boston Celtics star big man Kristaps Porzingis is reportedly doubtful to return to action in Game 1 of their second-round series against the New York Knicks at TD Garden Monday night. Porzingis left the game in the second quarter and was later deemed questionable to return due to illness, according to Kristian Winfield of the […]

The Boston Celtics are the defending champions in the NBA for a number of reasons. Among which is the fact that they have a talented roster led by the duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. They also have Derrick White and Jrue Holiday in the backcourt. But if you ask NBA legend Charles Barkley, […]

After the Houston Rockets were eliminated by the Golden State Warriors in a 103-89 Game 7 loss, NBA legend and FS1 analyst Paul Pierce didn’t hold back. His brutally honest take on the Speak show quickly went viral– and for good reason. Check out what Pierce had to say in this post from ClutchPoints on […]

As the Golden State Warriors prepare for their second round matchup against Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves, there are still question marks surrounding the availability of Gary Payton II. The Warriors guard didn’t play in Game 7 against the Houston Rockets on Sunday evening due to an illness. Gary Payton II’s status up in […]

The NBA spent most of the regular season receiving backlash from the media and fans about the product that was getting put out on the court every night. Ratings were down, and the NHL set the standard for All-Star weekend with its Four Nations Faceoff. Meanwhile, the NBA delivered another All-Star dud. It was a […]

LeBron James’ NBA longevity is so unfathomable, sometimes it helps to examine his career through another lens. When Microsoft announced today that they were shutting down the game-changing internet communications platform Skype after 22 years, the mind’s eye naturally wanders to other game-changers still going strong after 22 years — a list that narrows down […]

The Memphis Grizzlies didn’t have the ending to their season they were looking for following their first-round exit against the Oklahoma City Thunder. However, with each new season is an opportunity to come back stronger and that’s exactly what franchise star Ja Morant will be looking to do in the upcoming season. Until then, we’ll […]

Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, and the Los Angeles Clippers had one of the strongest and most surprising seasons in their franchise’s history, but none of that will be remembered after they suffered one of the most embarrassing losses in playoff history in Game 7 against the Denver Nuggets. Even President Lawrence Frank admitted it was […]

As the Miami Heat enter a critical offseason after being eliminated in the first round of the NBA Playoffs by the Cleveland Cavaliers, the team could be making some crucial decisions involving trades. With the Heat expected to make big changes, some could be going after a big star, but there could be players who […]

The Houston Rockets’ season has officially ended, and the trade rumors are already swirling for a franchise on the rise. Despite the bitter Game 7 home loss to the Golden State Warriors, year two under head coach Ime Udoka was a resounding success. The Rockets won 52 games and finished with the No. 2 seed […]

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson has been named the recipient of the Red Auerbach Trophy as the 2024-25 NBA Coach of the Year, the league announced on Monday night. As a result of receiving more votes than Detroit Pistons coach JB Bickerstaff and Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka, Atkinson became the third head coach […]

At no point did the Golden State Warriors feel an ounce of pressure in Sunday night’s Game 7 win on the road against the Houston Rockets. Although they had squandered all momentum created with a 3-1 series lead and allowed a young, feisty Rockets team to keep their playoff hopes alive, Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, […]

There’s no question that Michael Jordan is arguably the most recognizable athlete on the planet and his Air Jordan Jumpman is one of the most popular brands around the globe. In celebrating basketball as a world game, Jordan and Nike will re-issue one of their most popular and exclusive Air Jordan sneakers of the last […]

As the Houston Rockets lost Game 7 to the Golden State Warriors with their playoff hopes now in the dust, the goal in the offseason will be to improve on what was a relatively successful season. While the Rockets are expected to go after a superstar, there are some other relatively smaller moves that the […]

The trade ideas are forming now that the Los Angeles Lakers are in offseason mode. Bill Simmons, however, blurted out a wild proposal involving Joel Embiid Monday. The Lakers have a roster to think about following the NBA Playoffs. Simmons proposed this idea: Los Angeles sends Dorian Finney-Smith, Rui Hachimura, Gabe Vincent and Maxi Kleber […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are still on the road to winning a championship, and things are not going to get any easier for them. In their second-round matchup, they’ll have to go up against the Denver Nuggets, who have been one of the better teams in the league over the past few seasons. That shouldn’t […]

The Houston Rockets’ attempt at a 3-1 comeback against the Golden State Warriors fell short in Game 7 on Sunday night, but as the season ends for the Rockets, reports indicate that the organization did not see itself as a true championship contender despite earning the No. 2 seed, and that the postseason would bring […]

The Orlando Magic have great length and defense. A trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo would bring in even more of that while simultaneously giving the team another star who could help get the team over the hump. They have tons of depth, but the Magic still lost in the first round of the playoffs to the […]

The tension between Rudy Gobert and Draymond Green is no secret, even for Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch. After Gobert hoped for good from Green in January, the Golden State Warriors reciprocated that statement. However, Finch left an ultimate message with the Frenchman. Chris Finch’s advice to Rudy Gobert given the Draymond Green history […]

The NBA Playoffs continue, as the Golden State Warriors and the Minnesota Timberwolves go head to head in Game 1 of this semifinal matchup on Tuesday. It’s time to continue our NBA Playoffs odds series with a Warriors-Timberwolves prediction and pick. The Western Conference semifinals tip off in Minneapolis as the rested Timberwolves host the […]

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault understands his organization and fans’ allegiance to Denver Nuggets veteran Russell Westbrook. Many predict a close series between the Thunder and Nuggets, a series headlined by the NBA’s leading MVP candidates, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic. However, the depth of Oklahoma City and Denver’s supporting cast could swing […]

The Pacers visit the Cavaliers on Tuesday for Game 2! The Pacers came out and shocked the Cavaliers in Game 1, so the Cavaliers have a chance to bounce back in this series and tie it up. It’s time to continue our NBA Playoffs odds series with a Pacers-Cavaliers prediction and pick. The Pacers won […]

The Golden State Warriors were in a long series against the Houston Rockets but were able to walk out of Game 7 to advance to the next round. It took a team effort from the Warriors to win, and it happened on both sides of the ball. Draymond Green was the catalyst on defense for […]

Already without Darius Garland due to a nagging toe injury, Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals delivered a gut punch to the Cleveland Cavaliers, both on the scoreboard and the injury report. Not only did the Cavs fall 121-112 to the Indiana Pacers, but they may have lost two of their key contributors in […]

Before Game 1 of his Western Conference semifinals series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic explained what makes Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander such an explosive caliber player. While many anticipate a dominant series for Jokic, his counterpart for this year’s MVP award won’t be easy for the Nuggets to contain, as […]

Last offseason, the New York Knicks maneuvered just in case a playoff matchup with the Boston Celtics presented itself. And here we are. The Knicks enter Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals as historic underdogs against the Celtics. And that makes sense. New York was 0-4 this season against Boston. And the defending champions […]

The New York Knicks will take on the Boston Celtics in Game 1 on Monday after eliminating the Detroit Pistons in six games in their first-round NBA Playoff series. With tipoff at 7 p.m. EST, Karl-Anthony Towns shared a hype video that has the fanbase fired up. Towns shared a video that was just under […]