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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 […]

The Golden State Warriors were able to advance to the second round of the playoffs after defeating the Houston Rockets 103-89 in Game 7. The Warriors once led the series 3-1, but were not able to close out the Rockets in Games 5 or 6. This Warriors team has been in a win-or-go-home situation several […]

The Golden State Warriors have enjoyed quite a turnaround during the 2024-25 season as they have now made it all the way to the Western Conference semifinals, where they will square off against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Perhaps the defining moment of the season involved the team’s blockbuster trade for Jimmy Butler. After taking down the […]

Although Gregg Popovich is remaining with the organization he helped become a model of consistency for two decades, a new era of San Antonio Spurs basketball is officially underway. The man who worked the sidelines for 29 years and guided the franchise to five NBA championships stepped down as head coach last week amid ongoing […]

Despite the Houston Rockets making a valiant comeback in the series, the Golden State Warriors advanced to the second round thanks to a 103-89 Game 7 win. Golden State has looked as good as ever, and many are starting to believe this team could go on another championship run. With that in mind, NBA analyst […]

The term “gone fishing” has gained new meaning in the NBA world for when a team is sent home during the Playoffs as players can finally enjoy some much-needed time to rest and reset before the upcoming campaign. Fishing and being outdoors is also one of the favorite pastimes for Los Angeles Lakers’ franchise star […]

Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder are preparing to take on a Denver Nuggets team they’re unfamiliar with, riding the high of a Game 7 blowout win against the Los Angeles Clippers. After a 4-0 sweep against the Memphis Grizzlies, the Thunder will prepare for Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets, who split their regular-season […]

For those wondering if Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will attend the 2025 Met Gala, we finally have an answer. He took to X, formerly Twitter, to share his status for the 2025 Met Gala on the day of, Monday, May 5, 2025. James will not attend due to the injury he suffered in […]

LOS ANGELES — When the Minnesota Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert took the court at Crypto.com Arena for Game 5, he wasn’t just facing the Los Angeles Lakers — it felt like he was confronting every critic who had ever questioned his game. With 30 seconds remaining as the series wound down, the four-time Defensive Player of […]

As the Phoenix Suns are searching for their new head coach after firing Mike Budenholzer, they are going to be looking for someone to bring a jolt back to the franchise after the past few seasons of disappointment. Now that the Suns have a new general manager in Brian Gregory and are moving James Jones […]

The Houston Rockets have tons of young talent. They are also loaded with depth, athletic freaks, defensive versatility, and players with unique offensive skill sets. However, they seem to be missing a true top-scoring option. Their lack of a megastar was prevalent during their first-round postseason loss to the Golden State Warriors, and now the […]

The 2025 NBA Playoffs certainly weren’t the ending star point guard Damian Lillard expected for his second season with the Milwaukee Bucks, but he’s determined to return even stronger next season and chase the elusive championship ring he’s been after since his arrival to the league. Lillard and his partners over at Adidas have been […]

The Houston Rockets’ season ended in a 103-89 Game 7 loss to the Golden State Warriors, where Stephen Curry shined in the second half before congratulating forward Amen Thompson for an impressive performance. Perhaps a silver lining for Rockets fans enduring their exit to the Warriors. Thompson’s 24 points on 9-of-16 shooting, nine rebounds, and […]

When Fred VanVleet left the Toronto Raptors after seven years and a championship in 2023 to join the Houston Rockets, he did so to become the veteran leader of a young, rising team in the Western Conference. This season, the Rockets took a major step forward, as they claimed the 2-seed in the conference and […]

Amazon Prime’s NBA coverage will be loaded with Hall of Fame experience and championship rings next season. The streaming giant officially announced that 2006 Finals MVP Dwyane Wade, two-time regular season MVP Steve Nash, WNBA legend Candace Parker and Miami Heat staple Udonis Haslem will come aboard as analysts, beginning in the 2025-26 campaign. Although […]

After a poor performance in the Houston Rockets’ Game 7 loss to the Golden State Warriors, it would appear Jalen Green’s future in Houston is in doubt. But it would not be if Lou Williams were making the decisions. Williams, who played half of a season with the Rockets during his 17-year NBA career, acknowledged […]

After the Golden State Warriors advanced to the second round of the NBA Playoffs after beating the Houston Rockets in Game 7 on Sunday night, star Stephen Curry sent high praises to the opponents. While Curry and the Warriors have a history of winning against the Rockets, he still spoke on how tough the matchup […]

Chicago Bulls legend and NBA G.O.A.T. Michael Jordan has always been known for his once-in-a-lifetime talent on the basketball court, but his signature Jordan Brand sneakers have since transcended his playing days and remain a constant staple in sneaker and fashion culture to this day. Jordan was known for having the most stylish footwear during […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors will be facing off in the second round of the playoffs, and it should be an exciting matchup between the teams. The Timberwolves knocked out the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round, and many people were surprised that they got the job done in five games. Anthony […]

The Orlando Magic’s season ended in the first round of the NBA playoffs for the second consecutive season, and that likely means Orlando will take a swing this offseason. While the Magic have proved to be a tough team to beat over the past two years, they have notably lacked creation and shooting in the […]

Although Alperen Sengun made a Houston Rockets Game 7 guarantee, it didn’t come to fruition. Much of it was because of Draymond Green’s constant chatter throughout the series. As a result, it got to Sengun’s head, and he played with a flurry of emotion. Green took advantage of this and got in his head. Despite […]

Jalen Green delivered Houston Rockets fans with a memorable performance in Game 2 of their first-round series against the Golden State Warriors. With the Rockets back in the playoffs for the first time since 2020, Green scored 38 points with eight triples to pull off a 109-94 victory and even the series after Golden State […]

With the Golden State Warriors moving on to the second round of the NBA Playoffs, where they will face the Minnesota Timberwolves, it’s crucial to look at the 103-89 Game 7 win against the Houston Rockets on Sunday night. It was another big outing from Warriors star Stephen Curry, which garnered the attention of new […]

The Houston Rockets were eliminated by the Golden State Warriors on Sunday, which didn’t come as much of a surprise. However, an emerging name for them to trade for is Kevin Durant. However, ESPN insider Bobby Marks is skeptical. While the Rockets have emerged as a front-runner for Durant, the move might not be necessary. […]

The Golden State Warriors were able to advance to the next round of the playoffs after defeating the Houston Rockets 103-89 in Game 7. After being up 3-1 in the series at one point, the Warriors dropped two games to the Rockets, which led to a win-or-go-home situation for both teams. The Warriors have been […]

The big uncertainty revolving around the Houston Rockets entering the 2025 NBA playoffs was their relative inexperience, and in Sunday’s Game 7 showdown with the Golden State Warriors, the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference looked woefully unprepared for the moment. The team’s season as a whole was still noteworthy and could serve as […]

As the stage is set for Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals series against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso discusses how to contain the NBA’s reigning Most Valuable Player. Head coach Mark Daigneault spent a week preparing the Thunder for round 2, which will headline the MVP […]

Draymond Green is never one to back down from playful jabs. This is especially true in the aftermath of helping lead the Golden State Warriors to a key victory in the NBA playoffs. The Warriors defeated the Houston Rockets 103-89 on Monday night to win Game 7 and advance to the Western Conference semifinals. After […]

The Utah Jazz have signed head coach Will Hardy to a long-term contract extension through the 2030-31 NBA season, the team announced on Monday morning. Hardy, 37, became the youngest active head coach in the league when the Jazz originally hired him in 2022. That mantle has since been passed to Boston Celtics coach Joe […]

The Houston Rockets didn’t go down without a fight, but they did eventually go down against the Golden State Warriors in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. after Houston won Games 5 and 6 to tie the series at three games each, the Warriors responded with a dominant 103-89 Game 7 win in Houston […]

A shocking Game 1 win left the Indiana Pacers in shock against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Although the Cavs are the Eastern Conference’s best team, Tyrese Haliburton made sure to know that. He explained what his message was via ESPN to his teammates following the monumental win. “It gives us a lot of momentum for sure, […]

The Atlanta Hawks are looking for their next president of basketball operations after making changes to the front office after their season ended. Landry Fields was fired as general manager, and Onsi Saleh was immediately promoted to take the position. The Hawks now want to pair Saleh with an executive to help with making decisions, […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder solidified themselves as a heavyweight in the Western Conference, especially after sweeping the eighth-seeded Memphis Grizzlies in the first round. But after taking care of business, the road to a championship doesn’t get easier, especially after the Denver Nuggets emerged victorious after a seven-game series against the Los Angeles Clippers. The […]

With the Golden State Warriors advancing to the second round of the NBA Playoffs after beating the Houston Rockets in Game 7, 103-89, on Sunday night, it was off the back of multiple solid performances, including Draymond Green. As the Warriors’ star in Green prepares his team against the Minnesota Timberwolves, he speaks on what […]

The Houston Rockets put up a gallant stand in the first-round series against the Golden State Warriors, but in the end, it was the veteran-laden Dubs squad that came away with a ticket to the next phase of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. There were reasons why Houston, despite being the higher seed in the series, […]

The Golden State Warriors avoided a major collapse in their first-round series against the Houston Rockets, picking up a 103-89 victory in Game 7 on Sunday night. After losing Games 5 and 6, the Warriors came out and dominated the Rockets on the road to punch their ticket for the second round, and in the […]

The Indiana Pacers and the Cleveland Cavaliers had a lot of rest before Game 1 of their second-round series that got underway on Monday night. Despite the Cavs coming in as a heavy favorite to win the series, the Pacers marched into Cleveland and stole Game 1 with a stellar performance on offense in a […]