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It’s been four days since San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich announced his retirement after 29 seasons as head coach. Today, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver released an official statement celebrating Popovich’s legacy, per the NBA.  “Gregg Popovich’s sustained success as head coach of the San Antonio Spurs is incomparable,” he said. “In addition to his […]

As the NBA world continues to react to head coach JJ Redick and the Los Angeles Lakers’ first-round exit in five games against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Fox Sports 1’s Nick Wright zeroed in on their head coach’s late-game execution. Many wonder if Redick’s Lakers head coaching job is in jeopardy after losing in the opening […]

The New York Knicks advance to the second round of the NBA Playoffs after eliminating the Detroit Pistons in a 116-113 Game 6 win. However, the contest was a bit controversial in the end, as fans believed some late calls were mistakenly made. On Friday, the NBA’s latest L2M report indicates the game had a […]

Hall of Fame forward Paul Pierce believes the Miami Heat must revamp their culture to return to winning basketball. After the Heat were swept 4-0 by the Cleveland Cavaliers, we could see vast changes in South Beach this summer. Pierce suggests that it’s for the best if the Heat return to the title-contending team they […]

The Memphis Grizzlies had some decisions to make going into the offseason, and one of them was finding a new head coach after firing Taylor Jenkins toward the end of the season. It looks like they are staying with familiarity and hiring Tuomas Iisalo, according to Grizzlies PR. “The Memphis Grizzlies today announced the team […]

Stephen A. Smith is not shy about his New York Knicks fanhood. His passion bleeds through the screen during the highs and lows. There are plenty of people questioning the longtime ESPN personality’s objectivity today, though, following his latest Top 5 list. Golden State Warriors supporters will be especially combative. During Friday’s episode of “First […]

The Nuggets host the Clippers in Game 7 on Saturday! This game is do or die after the Clippers extended the series in Game 6! It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Clippers-Nuggets prediction and pick. The Clippers won in Game 6 to extend the series. Kawhi Leonard is the X-factor for […]

Jalen Rose had a viral moment during Thursday night’s Inside the NBA broadcast, reacting in disbelief to the Detroit Pistons’ gut-wrenching Game 6 loss to the New York Knicks. Filling in for Charles Barkley on the panel alongside Ernie Johnson, Shaquille O’Neal, and Kenny Smith, Rose let out a loud, emotional scream of “Brunson!” during […]

As the NBA world reacts to San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich’s retirement, Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault shares his view on the revered coach. He has plenty to say about Popovich’s influence on the association as Mark Daigneault and the Thunder prepare for round 2. Oklahoma City will find out which […]

After a historic game six performance from Jalen Brunson, New York Knicks center Karl Anthony Towns had a simple response to the Detroit Pistons. “On notice, his tweet read.” Towns was a major factor in the next series win. Ever since he got to New York, he has transcended into one of the league’s best […]

Though the Lakers lost in the first round to the Timberwolves, LeBron James had a stellar season at age 40. LeBron took on a different role in his 22nd season, serving as more of a secondary option as he deferred to first Anthony Davis and eventually Luka Doncic. He also dialed up his defensive intensity, […]

With 4.3 seconds left in Game 6, Jalen Brunson launched a three-pointer that not only broke the Detroit Pistons’ backs, but also broke open an eruption of joy across the city, per TMZ. None louder than former Knicks point guard and Brooklyn legend Stephon Marbury. His Instagram Live was pure, unfiltered euphoria. “Drop it! Drop […]

The Bradley Beal and Phoenix Suns saga might be coming to a close. However, there’s one landing spot that Jeff Teague thinks Beal would fit greatly with: the Detroit Pistons. On the Club 520 Podcast, Teague detailed why Beal would make a great fit next to Cade Cunningham. “I love what Malik Beasley and Tim […]

After nearly 30 years as the San Antonio Spurs’ head coach, Gregg Popovich is stepping down, which has prompted numerous fans, media members, and players to respond, including current Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan. Sochan, who has played for Popovich and the Spurs since being drafted in 2022, showed his appreciation for his former coach with […]

Head coach Tyronn Lue and the Los Angeles Clippers kept their season alive after beating the Denver Nuggets 111-105 in Game 6, evening their series 3-3 on Thursday. After Lue challenged the Clippers for a different approach with their season on the line, his team responded, forcing a Game 7 in a win-or-go home matchup […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated the Los Angeles Lakers from the playoffs on Wednesday night when they suffered a 103-96 Game 6 loss. During the game, LeBron James fell to the ground in agony after suffering an apparent leg injury. On Friday, reports revealed that the 40-year-old forward sustained an MCL injury. Reports indicate that James […]

The Orlando Magic conducted exit interviews on Thursday following their first-round playoff exit to the Boston Celtics earlier in the week. Among those who spoke was forward Franz Wagner, who reflected on his fourth NBA season and outlined his offseason priorities as the organization prepares for a more aggressive, “win-now” approach. Wagner, 23, finished the […]

With the news of San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich stepping down from the role, many were theorizing who would be his successor, though those would be shot down due to the team announcing Mitch Johnson as the replacement. While the NBA world reacts to the news of the Spurs legend, there was one […]

A dramatic Game 6 win by the Los Angeles Clippers against the Denver Nuggets had an interesting story. A day or so before, head coach Tyronn Lue called his players via phone and talked about Game 5. The 131-115 loss in Game 5 wasn’t what the Clippers ordered. However, Lue was grateful because it gave […]

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton is responding to the news that his father, John Haliburton, will not be permitted to attend games for the foreseeable future following his on-court altercation with Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo. “I understand the decision made by our organization and the league,” the point guard told the media, per reporter Tony […]

Before the Golden State Warriors found themselves a game away from taking down the 2-seed in the first round of the playoffs and before they ever thought about trading for Jimmy Butler at the trade deadline, Jonathan Kuminga was the player this organization was enamored with. While the organization was high on his development, failed […]

ESPN’s First Take host Stephen A Smith was as happy as you’ll ever see him after watching Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals on Thursday. Brunson drained a game winner in Game 6, topping off a dominant 40-point performance that eliminated the Detroit Pistons 4-2 in their best-of-7 […]

Recency bias is a major element in current sports takes. Ask Jay Williams, who had quite the take about Jalen Brunson. Following the New York Knicks first-round win, Williams had a GOAT take for the former Villanova point guard. “I said it last year, and I’m going to say it again. I know that he […]

JJ Redick’s first season as the Los Angeles Lakers’ head coach ended in disappointment with the Minnesota Timberwolves exploiting the Lakers’ weaknesses in a five-game first-round series. Redick, in particular, had some low moments in the series, including playing his starters all 24 minutes in the second half of a loss in Game 4, taking […]

The Denver Nuggets failed to close out their first-round series Thursday night, falling 111-105 to the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 6 and forcing a decisive Game 7 at Ball Arena. Among the most glaring numbers from the loss was a jarring plus/minus stat tied to Michael Porter Jr., whose inconsistent postseason play has become […]

The Orlando Magic have been to the playoffs for two straight seasons as they continue to show the growth of a rising young team, but they’ve also been eliminated in the first round both times. This season, it was the defending champion Boston Celtics who defeated them in five games, as they did their best […]

With the Denver Nuggets preparing for Game 7 against the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday night, the team is coming off a disappointing finish in Game 6. While the Nuggets failed in clutch moments, Game 7 will be the deciding game, as star guard Jamal Murray pointed out the flaws from the 111-105 loss. Murray […]

After 28 years on the sidelines for the San Antonio Spurs, Greg Popovich has stepped down as coach of the team. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, Popovich will transition to being team president full time. At 76, Gregg Popovich holds the title of the NBA’s all-time winningest coach, boasting 1,422 regular-season victories. Over his […]

We received an exclusive opportunity to interview New York Knicks’ Center Karl-Anthony Towns about his experience teaming up with Ubisoft for the launch of Assassin’s Creed Shadows. We also talked a bit about his love for the series and gaming in general. Assassin’s Creed Shadows is the latest entry in Ubisoft’s epic video game franchise, […]

San Antonio Spurs’ legendary head coach Gregg Popovich will no longer be the head coach of the team and will transition full-time to Team President, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. In November, Popovich suffered a mild stroke and stepped away from the team to focus on his recovery. Lead assistant Mitch Johnson was named […]

TNT analyst Shaquille O’Neal reminded the New York Knicks of the daunting task of facing the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference semifinals. After Jalen Brunson’s game-winning three eliminated the Detroit Pistons in Game 6 on Thursday, the Knicks will face the defending champions. It won’t be an easy opponent for New York, but O’Neal […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ acquisition of Luka Doncic at the February trade deadline marked one of the most significant moves of the 2024-25 NBA season. The blockbuster deal with the Dallas Mavericks sent Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a 2029 first-round pick to Dallas in exchange for the All-NBA guard. Yet despite the magnitude of […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are moving on. With a 103-96 win in Game 5 over the Lakers, they’ve clinched their spot in the Western Conference semifinals and sent a message in the process, per SI. This isn’t just a fun, young team anymore. Led by Anthony Edwards and Chris Finch, the Wolves have back-to-back first-round wins […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have forced a Game 7 against the Denver Nuggets, and they’re going to have to leave it all out on the floor if they want to advance to the next round. Star players will have to step up if they want to lead their team to victory, and one of those […]

The Lakers were knocked out in five games by the Timberwolves on Wednesday, and Brian Windhorst sees parallels between their current situation and the Mavericks’ struggles after the 2022-2023 season. According to Windhorst, while the Lakers’ future may seem uncertain now, their issues could be resolved by adding athletic, big rim protectors—similar to how the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have some work to do in the offseason after losing to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs. Size, depth, and shooting should be the main things that they’re looking to add to their roster, but they also have to make sure the players already on the team […]

After the Los Angeles Lakers’ disappointing elimination from the playoffs in five games to the Minnesota Timberwolves, there will be discussion on the immediate future of star LeBron James. While the Lakers’ star is expected to play at least another season, there could be conversations regarding taking a pay cut. Coming off his 22nd season […]

LOS ANGELES — Victory tastes even sweeter when served with a side of “Wolves in 5.” For the Minnesota Timberwolves, overcoming doubt and emerging as the underdog to eliminate the Lakers in the first-round playoff series was a win not just on the scoreboard but also shutting down the critics who never believed in them. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers came to a shocking end at the hands of the sixth-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves, as they were outclassed in five games. The early playoff exit is quite a dampener, after the Lakers pulled off one of the biggest blockbuster trades by landing Luka Doncic in return for Anthony Davis. While Luka’s acquisition solves the […]