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Draymond Green and Los Angeles Lakers fans agree on one of the major culprits of LA’s lack of success against the Denver Nuggets. D’Angelo Russell has struggled immensely in two of the first three games of the series, but in Game 3, he was a net negative. He didn’t score any points in only 24 […]

Grayson Allen has truly been one of the unsung heroes for the Phoenix Suns over the course of the 2023-24 season. In his first season with the team, Allen shot a career-best and league-high 46.1 percent from three-point range in 75 total games. Although he was never really known for being a sharpshooter, the former […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have looked like one of the most dominant teams in the NBA Playoffs through their first two games against the Phoenix Suns. In addition to holding the Suns under 100 points in back-to-back games, the Timberwolves’ offense is clicking right now. Although Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Rudy Gobert get all of […]

The Milwaukee Bucks dropped Game 3 of their first round NBA Playoffs series against the Indiana Pacers, 121-118, to fall behind in the series 2-1. While the Bucks have been hoping for good news at some point regarding the injury status of Giannis Antetokounmpo, they may have another pressing issue to deal with. Damian Lillard […]

Tyrese Haliburton, ladies and gentlemen. The Indiana Pacers star put the team on his back in Game 3 against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday evening, posting a wild triple-double of 18 points, 10 rebounds and 16 assists in their 121-118 win. To top it off, Haliburton won the game at the end of overtime with […]

Although it’s been said far too much, the playoffs don’t truly begin until the road team wins. Neither team has lost at home in this ongoing first-round battle between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Orlando Magic. So, with Orlando hosting Game 4, how can Cleveland break the trend? Well, it’s hard to imagine the Cavs make […]

The Phoenix Suns have fallen down 0-2 in their first-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. As the series shifts to Phoenix on Friday for Game 3, the Suns will need to make some adjustments. Despite having three stars, Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal, the Suns have struggled mightily on offense. Minnesota has held […]

DALLAS — Luka Doncic suffered an injury scare in Game 3 against the Los Angeles Clippers. He was walking gingerly off the court after suffering an apparent lower body injury. After a quick trip to the locker room, Doncic later returned. It appears that he will attempt to play through the pain. This will be […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are on the verge of getting swept out of the playoffs by the Denver Nuggets for the second straight season. Making those dire straits even worse, they’re coming off what many league followers legitimately and sarcastically called the “most competitive sweep ever” by coming closer to beating the defending champs while […]

We’ve got the NBA 2K24 2KTV Episode 34 answers to help you earn some much needed VC for your MyPLAYER or MyTEAM. For newcomers, NBA 2KTV is a weekly in-game program hosted by Alexis Morgan and Chris Manning. Overall, the show features a wide variety of content, from fan highlights, real player interviews, and much […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are now staring directly at the prospect of a second straight sweep at the hands of the reigning NBA champion Denver Nuggets after falling behind 0-3 in their first round series on Thursday evening in Los Angeles. A season ago, it was in the conference finals when the […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are hurting right now. With Giannis Antetokounmpo inactive, they must get a herculean effort from their other superstar, Damian Lillard, if they are going to vanquish the Indiana Pacers in the NBA Playoffs. Alas, the star point guard could be dealing with his own health concerns. Lillard suffered what looked to be […]

On Thursday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers fell into a 0-3 hole in their Western Conference playoffs first round matchup vs the reigning champion Denver Nuggets, who made quick work of the Lakers in last year’s conference finals, sweeping the Purple & Gold out of the postseason after their impressive run up to that point. […]

Newly hired Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez is filling out his staff after joining the team earlier this week. He added a high-profile name on Friday, with former Michigan head coach Juwan Howard set to join Brooklyn’s bench, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Howard comes to the Nets after a five-year stint as the […]

DALLAS — On Friday, the Dallas Mavericks will host the Los Angeles Clippers for Game 3 of their first round playoff series. The series is currently tied at 1-1, so Friday’s game is unquestionably important for both teams. The Mavs and Clippers are dealing with injury concerns, however. On Thursday, Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd […]

With LeBron James leaving the court, boos rained down from the very top row of Crypto.com Arena on Thursday night. The Los Angeles Lakers, who entered the NBA Playoffs on a roll and were looking to make noise against the Denver Nuggets, have suddenly been met with a reality that head coach Darvin Ham wished […]

The Miami Heat prepare for Game 3 against the Boston Celtics in the first round of the NBA Playoffs as the series is tied at one a piece to the surprise of most. After a huge victory in Game 2 at TD Garden, Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra along with stars Caleb Martin and Bam […]

The NBA, shocker, is fully embracing streaming in its next TV deal. Amazon Prime Video has agreed to the parameters of a broadcasting contract with the league that will make the streaming giant one of the NBA’s primary coverage partners beginning for a decade-long period beginning with the 2025-26 season, Andrew Marchand of The Athletic […]

Jordan Brand and Nike are set to release a whole slate of retro Air Jordan models as part of their upcoming Summer 2024 collection. Among those comes a fiery take on the classic Air Jordan 13 retro, coming soon in a “Dune Red” colorway that has sneakerheads reminiscing of another rare Air Jordan release. Check […]

The Toronto Raptors finished the 2023-2024 season with a 25-57 record under Coach Darko Rajakovic, a huge letdown for a franchise that has grown accustomed to competing for NBA Playoffs bids in recent years. The Raptors got a solid season from Scottie Barnes who averaged nearly 20 points per game while racking up over eight […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are fighting hard against the Denver Nuggets to stay alive in the NBA Playoffs, and the NBA’s King is trying to take his team to the promised land once again. LeBron James has also been the NBA’s reigning sneaker king and he debuted another specialized Nike LeBron 21 to honor one […]

The first round series between the Los Angeles Clippers and Dallas Mavericks shifts to Texas, where Gmaes 3 and 4 will be played this weekend. As we gear up for the game, the biggest question that remains is will Kawhi Leonard play against the Mavs in Game 3? Is Kawhi Leonard playing vs. Mavs in […]

There are no shortage of various arguments when it comes to the greatest of all-time (GOAT) conversation in the NBA. Either LeBron James or Michael Jordan are typically mentioned as the GOAT, with many fans, players, and analysts often passionately taking one side. Dwight Howard recently shared his thoughts on the NBA GOAT debate, via […]

Fresh off the heels of his latest Nike KD 16 release, Kevin Durant has been spotted rocking his newest Nike KD 17 throughout the NBA Playoffs for the Phoenix Suns. While the Suns are down 0-2 in the series, Durant has been looking fresh in an all-black version of his newest signature sneaker. Just recently, […]

NBA 2K24 MyTEAM is offering players a chance to earn a free Dark Matter Eddie Jones player item (99 overall). This powerful player item would make an excellent addition to your MyTEAM collection, with a high tier rarity. The best part is, players can earn it for free by just playing the game. However, this […]

The Denver Nuggets have cracked the code for beating the Los Angeles Lakers. The club completed its 11th straight victory over the Purple and Gold Thursday night, giving LeBron James and company a 3-0 playoff deficit for the second consecutive year. The 112-105 victory at Crypto.com Arena inspired a bold quote from Denver forward Michael […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Clippers will go head-to-head on Friday night at the American Airlines Center. Game 3 projects to be a competitive affair with the series currently even at one game apiece. Mavericks forward PJ Washington referred to Game 3 as a “must-win” for Dallas. “It’s a must-win,” Washington said […]

A lot has gone wrong for the Los Angeles Lakers in their first-round series against the Denver Nuggets. LA has blown double-digit leads in all three games in the series to trail three games to none and faces elimination the rest of the way against the defending champs after a second-half collapse in Game 3 […]

The Golden State Warriors did not make the postseason this year and now the front office has some decisions to make. With that in mind, rumors are that Klay Thompson’s future is completely up in the air. And it sounds like Chris Paul will play a part in what the franchise decides to do with […]

Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets got one step closer to advancing in the NBA playoffs on Thursday night as they took down the Los Angeles Lakers on the road in game three. The Lakers have been competitive in every game, but they haven’t gotten a win. The Nuggets lead the series 3-0. Jokic is […]

Magic Gaming has announced a significant partnership with 7 Brew, a rapidly growing coffee brand that prides itself on its community-focused ethos and innovative drive-thru coffee shops. This collaboration marks a major milestone in the evolution of both entities, promising mutual growth and an increased community impact. Magic Gaming’s Official Partnership With 7 Brew The […]

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick for the 2024 NBA Playoffs as we head over to the Western Conference for this one vs. eight seed matchup. The Oklahoma City Thunder will take a 2-0 lead against the New Orleans Pelicans as the series shifts to the Smoothie King Center. Check out our NBA […]

Well that was quick. Only a couple days passed before fans rushed to retrieve their pitch forks, the ones usually reserved for Los Angeles Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell. He was spared their wrath following an impressive Game 2 performance (23 points, seven made 3-pointers), but that goodwill has already been displaced by a deluge of […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are getting bitten by the injury bug at the worst possible time. They started their series against the Indiana Pacers without Giannis Antetokounmpo due to a mysterious calf strain, that has sidelined him for the first two games. They were able to skate by in Game 1, but a monster performance from […]

The consensus for the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat series was that the Celtics had a chance to sweep the Jimmy Butler-less heat. The Heat eliminated that possibility when they upset the Celtics in Game 2. Miami kept it close all game before shooting the lights out from three to run away with the lead. […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo missed the Milwaukee Bucks opening game of the 2024 NBA Playoffs against the Indiana Pacers, a game in which they won by 15 points after leading by as many as 30 points in the first half. The only time the Bucks trailed in this game was during the opening minutes. Antetokounmpo then went […]

The Portland Trail Blazers were expected to fall to the bottom of the league’s standings after trading Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks. Unsurprisingly, that’s where they wound up. They ended the year tied with the Charlotte Hornets for the third-worst record in the NBA. But, for their troubles, they have the fourth-best odds at […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are hanging tight to the nine-seed in the Western Conference and with just seven games left in the 2023-24 NBA season, LeBron James and his squad will be looking for a chance to make history in the playoffs. To celebrate the Lakers’ long history of success, Austin Reaves will drop another […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers looked like the convincingly more dominant team than the Orlando Magic through the first two games of their first-round matchup in the 2024 NBA playoffs. The Cavs have masterfully exposed the Magic’s greatest weakness — lack of floor-spacing — and promptly took the first two games of the series at home. However, […]