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The Indiana Pacers can never be counted out, especially after what they’ve shown all playoffs long, but momentum is slipping away from their grasp as they fall down 3-2 in the 2025 NBA Finals after suffering a 120-109 defeat to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 5 on Monday night. Tyrese Haliburton, in particular, will […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves’ stance on a potential Kevin Durant trade has been revealed. The Timberwolves are coming off another successful season that saw them make a second straight Western Conference Finals. Anthony Edwards is improving each passing year and has consistently elevated his play when his team needed it most. As the 23-year-old continues to […]

The discourse surrounding the Oklahoma City Thunder all playoffs long has been rather confusing. There are times where Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s greatness is questioned, which some critics saying that he has his stacked team to thank for his excellent play and eventual MVP coronation. And then on other times, fans are crying out that Gilgeous-Alexander doesn’t […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have taken control of the 2025 NBA Finals, as they now find themselves up 3-2 against the Indiana Pacers following a 120-109 victory in Game 5 on Monday night. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander did his thing, as he usually does, but it was Jalen Williams who emerged as the game’s biggest star — […]

The Indiana Pacers now have their backs against the wall. And wondering the health of Tyrese Haliburton. Rick Carlisle could walk into Game 6 without his triple-double threat. The Pacers star left with a calf injury before halftime. As “Hali” was limited, TJ McConnell surprisingly carried the load for Indiana. But the Oklahoma City Thunder […]

The Indiana Pacers have their backs against the wall as they are now down 3-2 in the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Pacers traveled to OKC for Game 5 on Monday night, and it was a convincing performance from the Thunder who have played well at home during this series despite the […]

Jalen Williams came through for the Oklahoma City Thunder with a huge performance against the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 of the 2025 NBA Finals on Monday night. In 35 minutes of action, Williams torched the nets against the Pacers’ defense. He finished with a stat line of 40 points, six rebounds, four assists, and […]

The Indiana Pacers will be facing elimination following their 120-109 Game 5 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Finals. One thing the Pacers have going for them is Game 6 will be on their home court. And in the midst of the Pacers trying to spark a late rally in Game 5, […]

The Denver Nuggets have initiated a major front office shakeup by parting ways with assistant general manager Tommy Balcetis after a 12-year tenure. His departure marks a pivotal moment in the broader Nuggets front office overhaul currently unfolding in Denver. DNVR Sports Network’s affiliate, DNVR Nuggets, took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to confirm […]

Pacers guard TJ McConnell made headlines once again with an electrifying third-quarter performance in Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Thunder. Notably, this wasn’t the first time he stepped up in a big moment. McConnell had already energized Indiana with a game-changing performance off the bench in their crucial Game 3 victory. However, […]

On Monday night, the Oklahoma City Thunder come to within one win away of hoisting the Larry O’Brien trophy, taking a 120-109 victory in Game 5 of the 2025 NBA Finals against the Indiana Pacers. As is always the case against the Pacers, nothing came easy for the Thunder. Instead, they took the game by […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder came into Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Indiana Pacers with the series tied at two games apiece. The Thunder won Game 4 to even the series up, and as of publication, they held a slim lead over the Pacers in the fourth quarter of Game 5. It’s been […]

It’s only a matter of time before the Phoenix Suns trade Kevin Durant away, with the two-time Finals MVP reportedly having the Houston Rockets as one of his three preferred landing spots – the San Antonio Spurs and Miami Heat being the other two. But it seems as though the Rockets are going to have […]

The Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder are competing in the crucial Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Monday night. The series is tied 2-2, and historically, the winner of a Game 5 with the series tied goes on to win the best-of-seven more than 75 percent of the time. Thus far, things are […]

The Orlando Magic made a big move on Sunday by acquiring Desmond Bane from the Memphis Grizzlies. However, they had to make decisions on their team options with veteran guards Gary Harris and Cory Joseph. Orlando landed Bane from Memphis in exchange for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony and several first-round picks. It was a big […]

The Indiana Pacers watched a major scare during Game 5. Tyrese Haliburton walked into the locker room early against the Oklahoma City Thunder. And earned a “scared” label from Kendrick Perkins. Haliburton suffered a calf ailment in the Monday NBA Finals matchup. Perkins, however, saw a star who needed to sit. These words got caught […]

All playoffs long, the Indiana Pacers have dealt with plenty of adversity and bounced back even stronger. But after blowing a late lead in Game 4, the Pacers are going to have to dig deep to regain control of the series. But it would be close to impossible for the Pacers to steal Game 5 […]

The Indiana Pacers have a steep hill to climb if they want to come back in Game 3, and they might be doing it with their star player hurt. Tyrese Haliburton has been there for the big shot throughout the postseason, but he went down with a calf injury in Game 5 against the Oklahoma […]

The Orlando Magic made a massive trade for Desmond Bane over the weekend to fortify their lineup and add some extra help for Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, especially shooting-wise. The Memphis Grizzlies received Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, the 16th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, a pick swap in 2029, and a first-round pick […]

Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant is still reeling from the Desmond Bane trade; a move that could drastically impact his own trade market. On Monday, Durant took to social media to post a quirky response to Bane entering the Orlando Magic’s facility and engaging in a “dap” with head coach Jamahl Mosley.  “They heard this […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — How Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren’s body responds in the opening frame of Game 5 will be the actual test in finding out his condition against the Indiana Pacers in the NBA Finals. Holmgren, who tweaked his ankle at least twice in the Thunder’s 111-104 win that evened the series, 2-2, […]

A few months ago, Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs underwent knee surgery that ended his season. While in recovery, he is still getting noticed, but in the most unexpected of ways.  On Monday, Suggs appeared on ESPN’s NBA Today to discuss his cousin Tyrese Haliburton’s performance in the NBA Finals, per NBA Central. But the […]

The Phoenix Suns are making headlines this offseason due to speculation about what might happen with star players Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal. However, the Suns’ roster issues go even further than what will happen with those two. The Suns desperately need an entire roster overhaul, so while a trade involving either of those allows […]

Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers enter an offseason where they must address their issues at the center position. The Lakers exceeded expectations by a solid margin, winning 50 games for the first time since the 2019-20 campaign. However, they were unable to translate that into playoff success, losing in the first round to […]

The Miami Heat have one key piece they would likely have to include in a potential blockbuster trade. This proud franchise is coming off a very trying 2024-2025 season. While the Heat made the postseason again, this year’s team struggled through a dramatic trade saga involving Jimmy Butler. Miami eventually traded its star small forward […]

The Orlando Magic pulled off a big trade, sending Cole Anthony, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and four first-round picks to the Memphis Grizzlies for Desmond Bane. It’s a move that gives the organization a big upgrade at the perimeter, and it sounds like NBA analyst Chris Broussard is a huge fan of this move. During the latest […]

San Antonio Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama has taken an unconventional offseason path, trading the hardwood for a spiritual journey at China’s renowned Shaolin Temple. His 10-day retreat—focused on recovery, mental clarity, and cultural immersion—has quickly drawn widespread attention. Rather than opting for typical training camps or rest, the rising NBA star sought a deeper reset, […]

The Toronto Raptors own the No. 9 pick overall in the 2025 NBA Draft. It’s an opportunity for the club to find a solid prospect to continue rebuilding the roster. However, rumors are swirling that the No. 9 pick is the most likely of all of the picks within the Top 10 to be traded […]

The Los Angeles Lakers mapped out their future when they completed the instantly legendary Luka Doncic trade in February. Although he still needs to sign a contract extension to solidify the union, LA is confident it has its long-term franchise superstar. But the sense of urgency remains high with 40-year-old LeBron James on the roster. […]

When news broke that the Orlando Magic were trading four first-round picks, a pick swap, Cole Anthony, and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to the Memphis Grizzlies for Desmond Bane, it took the professional sporting world by storm. Originally drafted with pick number 30 in the 2020 NBA Draft, Bane has been one of the feel-good stories on […]

When Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown first arrived in Beantown in 2016, Boston sports were in full bloom. The New England Patriots were still thriving under the dynastic duo of Tom Brady and Bill Belichick, the Boston Red Sox were building towards their best season in franchise history, and the Boston Bruins were about to […]

Jalen Suggs may be one of the happiest people in the NBA world right now, as the Orlando Magic just acquired Desmond Bane in a trade with the Memphis Grizzlies. The Magic now have a solid third option on the team, and they could be among the top of the Eastern Conference next season. Another […]

Philadelphia 76ers rookie sensation Jared McCain was selected to be a media correspondent for the 2025 NBA Finals featuring the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers. The series, which is seeing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Tyrese Haliburton battle it out to lead their respective squads to their first NBA Championship, is tied at 2-2 heading into […]

As Kevin Durant initially had the New York Knicks as a team of interest, the list has dwindled to three teams as his preferred destinations, which doesn’t include the franchise. While it was later revealed that the Knicks don’t have interest in Durant, the notion was reinforced by NBA insider Marc Spears. Speaking about Durant’s […]

The Phoenix Suns are taking center stage this offseason as they try to reshape their entire roster and trade away both Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal. The Suns are in a difficult situation because they want to fix this roster with Durant and Booker and trade Beal. Still, they don’t have the flexibility for that […]

As the offseason nears, there’s been much speculation about if Giannis Antetokounmpo will be traded from the Milwaulkee Bucks. Antetokounmpo, an NBA Champion and two-time MVP, is considered one of the best players in the league and is still in his prime at the age of 30. Many teams would surely want him on their […]

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — The 2025 NBA Finals have returned to Oklahoma City where the Thunder will host Game 5 against the Indiana Pacers. NBA Finals Correspondent Jared McCain of the Philadelphia 76ers has followed both teams closely through the year and can’t wait to see what Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Tyrese Haliburton have in store […]

While the NBA Finals are close to finishing up, the offseason is already in full swing for 28 teams. That became clear the moment the Orlando Magic acquired Desmond Bane from the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for a package that included four first-round picks. Now, other teams like the Toronto Raptors could be next to […]

Few teams routinely produce more top NBA Draft prospects than Duke. Consensus top pick Cooper Flagg leads the Blue Devils’ 2025 draft class, but center Khaman Maluach is not far behind. Maluach was one of three Duke freshmen to enter the 2025 NBA Draft, joining Flagg and Kon Knueppel. Despite playing a complementary role with […]