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The Cleveland Cavaliers had been steadily on the rise under head coach J.B. Bickerstaff, but he was fired this week after five seasons of coaching the team. This past season was a good one for the Cavaliers as they finished in fourth place in the Eastern Conference, and they won their first playoff series against […]

BOSTON, MA — Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown wasn’t selected to an All-NBA Team on Wednesday night, and he proceeded to prove the voters wrong the very next day during the Green Team’s 126-110 win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The three-time All-Star dazzled with 40 points on […]

The Golden State Warriors 2023-24 campaign certainly did not go according to plan. Despite star point guard Stephen Curry’s best efforts, the Warriors crashed out of the Play-In Tournament against the Sacramento Kings, and a campaign full of struggles ended with the team not even making the postseason, with some wondering if their long-running dynasty […]

There will be no offseason filled with celebration and joy for the Denver Nuggets. After capturing their first title in franchise history last year, the Nuggets’ quest for another championship was ended by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Semifinals. This was a disappointing loss for the Nuggets, one that could lead to some […]

The Indiana Pacers have lost their second straight game in Game 2 against the Boston Celtics Friday night, 126-110, Thursday night as things did not go their way in terms of performance and especially player availability. One of the few bright spots from the outing was Pacers star Pascal Siakam who spoke after the game […]

Draymond Green has a lot of confidence in his ability and he has a lot of confidence in the ability of his Golden State Warriors. Green recently had a debate with Shaquille O’Neal, one of the best bigs of all time, about his championship Warriors taking on Shaq’s past Los Angeles Lakers teams. Green said […]

It’s no secret that Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle has his hands plenty full already, facing what already feels like an insurmountable 2-0 deficit in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Celtics. However, being the man in charge of the Indiana Pacers isn’t the only coaching-related position that Rick Carlisle holds. As President […]

The Indiana Pacers’ Eastern Conference Finals status just went from bad to worse. Yes, they find themselves down 0-2 in the series after a tough Game 2 loss to the Boston Celtics on the road. That’s coming off of a Game 1 where they let the win slip away from them. However, the more pressing […]

The Boston Celtics are now in complete control of the Eastern Conference Finals after cruising to a win in game two on Thursday night. The Celtics survived a thriller in overtime in game one, so they are now up 2-0 in the series. The Indiana Pacers played well early in game two as they led […]

The Boston Celtics have quickly raced out to a 2-0 series lead over the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals, as they breezed to a 126-110 victory on Thursday night in Game 2 after barely squeezing out a 133-128 overtime victory in Game 1. While the C’s are getting big performances across the board, […]

Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown’s All-NBA team snub this season has been a raging debate, especially noting that he was key in guiding his team to the top seed in the Eastern Conference. Instead of sulking, Brown let his game do the talking in the Eastern Conference Finals series against the Indiana Pacers by achieving […]

Well, that was a rough start to their first Western Conference Finals game in ages. Coming off a scintillating Game 7 win, the Minnesota Timberwolves came into Game 1 of the WCF with high hopes. However, it felt like Minnesota came a little bit unprepared against the Dallas Mavericks. While they weren’t blown out, it […]

BOSTON, MA — At this point in his career, Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown isn’t concerned with personal awards. He just wants to win. If that was ever in doubt, Brown put that uncertainty to rest on Thursday night following the Celtics’ 126-110 win in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals versus the Indiana […]

Jaylen Brown has been the center of attention in the Eastern Conference finals. Cementing his mark in Game 1 with a game-tying shot to force overtime, Brown continued where he left off with a 40-piece for the Boston Celtics in Game 2. His big night resulted in a 126-110 Celtics victory, as well as a […]

It goes without saying that a massive underdog has to capitalize on its opportunities. David only had so many chances to slay Goliath with his slingshot before the giant would have likely pulverized him, but he came through. The Indiana Pacers inexplicably misfired at close range in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, allowing […]

The New York Knicks already look like a major problem for the entire NBA next season and beyond. They are close to competing for their first NBA Championship in more than 30 years, but close doesn’t cut it. There were two important things missing from the Knicks’ roster in 2023-24: Health, because this season’s team […]

Jaylen Brown is the main man for the Boston Celtics in this series against the Indiana Pacers. He still has a great supporting cast with Derrick White, Jrue Holiday, and Jayson Tatum but his offensive skill sets are just on another level in the penultimate round of the NBA Playoffs. There is no one who […]

The Eastern Conference Finals shifts to Indianapolis with the underdog Indiana Pacers stuck in an 0-2 hole. The Boston Celtics excised series-opening demons to put together their best offensive performance of the playoffs in Game 2, racking up a 134.0 offensive rating en route to blowout victory. Tyrese Haliburton’s status is in doubt for Game […]

In an NBA Playoffs series, especially the conference finals, both teams are expected to battle it out until the final buzzer. Heck, the Minnesota Timberwolves did not give up and got back up from a 20-point deficit just to defeat the Denver Nuggets just a week ago. The same cannot be said for Rick Carlisle’s […]

Although it’s been nearly a week since their season ended, the Cleveland Cavaliers have parted ways with head coach J.B. Bickerstaff and are finally getting in line to ride the coaching carousel. Bickerstaff was dismissed after a season during which the Cavs finished fourth in the Eastern Conference with a 48–34 record and advanced to […]

Tyrese Haliburton was forced to leave Thursday’s Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals early with a left leg injury. The Indiana Pacers star was subbed out with 3:44 remaining in the third quarter after tweaking his left leg while guarding Jayson Tatum in pick-and-roll, the Boston Celtics again leading his team by double-digits. Shortly […]

Because dynasties are more prevalent in basketball than in most other major sports, it is easy to take for granted how difficult it is to sustain excellence in the NBA. The Denver Nuggets showed signs of vulnerability throughout the 2023-24 season and even in the first round of the playoffs, but they were still understandably […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are on the verge of becoming legitimate NBA championship contenders. With a core three of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams, the Thunder have as promising a young trio as anyone in the NBA. But the Thunder still need a few tweaks to their roster, specifically in the frontcourt. The […]

When a franchise finishes its season in disappointment, there will always be rumors surrounding the roster’s future. Take the Los Angeles Clippers, for example. A star-studded team, they ended their campaign with a first-round playoff loss earlier this month. And right now, the biggest uncertainty on the squad is arguably Paul George. George has yet […]

New York Knicks owner James Dolan was the sole dissenting vote against Toronto’s bid for a WNBA expansion team. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the WNBA Board of Governors voted unanimously, 13-0, in favor of Toronto, while the NBA’s Board of Governors had a near-unanimous vote of 29-1. Dolan’s objection is rooted in an ongoing […]

Where is Jarrett Allen going to end up this offseason if he does not return to the Cavaliers? There are a few trade options available to him. Allen was a big factor in the Cavaliers’ success this past season, especially on defense. He averaged 16.5 points, 10.5 rebounds per game, 2.7 assists per game, and 63.4% from the field. He also averaged […]

Former New York Knicks star Carmelo Anthony seems to remember Jeremy Lin’s “Linsanity” craze like it was yesterday. Honestly, it does feel like it was that recent. Anthony spoke about Lin and all of the hoopla that surrounded him back in 2012 during a recent episode of his 7PM In Brooklyn podcast, and he and […]

There isn’t much time left for the Golden State Warriors to maximize their championship window with Stephen Curry. A bunch of factors led to their early collapse in the NBA Playoffs these past two seasons. A big part of that is Klay Thompson’s steady decline and Draymond Green’s constant absence. While guys like Jonathan Kuminga, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers coach search is underway as the team is finding a replacement for Darvin Ham, whom they fired after two seasons at the helm. However, the Cleveland Cavaliers move to fire J.B. Bickerstaff complicated matters in the search for the next Lakers coach, which already has JJ Redick as the frontrunner. The […]

The Philadelphia 76ers might be the most active team in the NBA this summer. The Sixers currently have $55.5 million to spend in free agency, which includes Joel Embiid’s cap figure and Tyrese Maxey’s cap hold for his impending max extension. Only the Detroit Pistons have more money available to use this summer than Philadelphia. […]

The Boston Celtics may have gotten somewhat lucky in beating the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference Finals matchup. It took a 3-pointer from Jaylen Brown late in regulation to tie the game and send it to overtime. The Celtics had more in the tank in the extra session than the visitors […]

The Detroit Pistons are set to hire Trajan Langdon from the New Orleans Pelicans as their new president of basketball operations, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Both sides are currently working on finalizing terms of the agreement. Langdon has worked the last five seasons as general manager of the Pelicans. His role had him second […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves took a tough 108-105 Game 1 loss to the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference Finals. One of the most pivotal plays of the game was Karl-Anthony Towns’ basketball interference call during the last two minutes. The NBA Replay Center used some intriguing technology to prove that Towns’ interference was the right […]

If there’s one thing that big market teams will always try to acquire after crashing down in the NBA Playoffs, it’s more star talent. That’s why a lot of the New York Knicks faithful aren’t really shocked with jersey swap graphics. Whether it’s LeBron James, Kevin Durant, or any other big name in free agency, […]

The NBA Draft is just weeks away and fans everywhere are wondering what could happen with the Bronny James situation. James turned in an incredibly underwhelming performance last season with USC basketball, adding to confusion over his status as a potential draftee. Recently the man known as the ‘The Big Ticket,’ Kevin Garnett, came to […]

Bronny James has suddenly become the most polarizing prospect ahead of the 2024 NBA Draft, which is set to take place in less than five weeks. While he initially declared for the draft with the option to return to college, all indications point towards James staying in due to the fact that interest levels in […]

The New York Knicks’ OG Anunoby became one of the franchise’s most exciting and memorable players during the team’s magical 2023-2024 playoff run. Now, Anunoby is “widely expected to decline his $19.9 million player option for next season” according to a report from Yahoo! Sports, which could leave Coach Tom Thibodeau’s Knicks in a bind. […]

Dejounte Murray and the Atlanta Hawks are currently in the midst of what figures to be a crossroads offseason as for the future direction of the franchise after the team’s highly frustrating 2023-24 campaign. Although Murray had arguably the best season of his career this year from a statistical perspective, the Hawks once again struggled […]

If there is one aspect of the Miami Heat’s offseason that seems to be in question, it would have to be the situation regarding their main star in Jimmy Butler. As the two sides continue to go through possibilities of a contract extension, there are also rumors and more likely speculation of a possible reunion […]