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The most potentially explosive reunion of this NBA Finals wasn’t Kyrie Irving and the Celtics, or Kristaps Porzingis and the Mavs — it was Jason Kidd and the Boston fanbase. The two sides had one of the most vitriolic and infamous showdowns of the early 2000s and yet for all the debate and attention surrounding […]

The Boston Celtics have heard the noise surrounding them all season. Despite winning 64 games during the regular season, their fourth-most in team history, many have continued to doubt the Celtics’ overall ability to win a championship due to their recent past of losing to the Golden State Warriors in the 2022 NBA Finals. Well, […]

After much back and forth, UConn basketball coach Dan Hurley made his decision to stay with the Huskies and turn down the chance to become the Los Angeles Lakers head coach. The opportunity for a three-peat as well as comfortability in Storrs likely played a major factor. On Monday, Hurley commented on his decision to […]

Nike is poised for a huge year in 2025 and their plan to expand Kobe Bryant’s Nike Kobe signature line will continue to be a huge part of their mission moving forward. 2024 has already seen a huge year in terms of Nike Kobe releases and from the return of retro models to brand-new creations, […]

Former USC guard Bronny James’ draft stock has risen significantly after struggling in his freshman season with the Trojans. The Los Angeles Lakers have been rumored to be looking at the 19-year-old with their second-round pick, although he could feasibly end up somewhere else as well. Unless someone else takes Bronny in the first round, […]

The Boston Celtics took a commanding 2-0 lead over the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals on Sunday night, and now, they will look to grab a stranglehold on the series as things shift to the American Airlines Center on Wednesday. Teams that go up 2-0 in the finals are 31-5 overall, so one can […]

Although the Denver Nuggets fell short in their bid for a second straight NBA championship this year, Nikola Jokic might still have less time to relax this summer. The superstar center is listed on Serbia’s preliminary roster for the 2024 Olympics, per DNVR Sports’ Harrison Wind. Those who follow Jokic closely know how much national […]

A few days ago, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that UConn men’s basketball head coach Dan Hurley was being heavily considered to be the next Los Angeles Lakers head coach. The rumors intensified in the coming days, as Hurley setting a deadline on making his decision. Now, Hurley has made his decision clear: he will be staying with […]

Dan Hurley’s decision to remain the coach of the UConn Huskies men’s basketball team has nothing to do with the Los Angeles Lakers. Admittedly, it may seem like it would. After all, Dan Hurley did turn down a contract offer from the Lakers that was worth a reported $70 million over six years in order to remain […]

It’s safe to say that NBA analyst Skip Bayless is one of the most aggressive critics of LeBron James. Throughout the years, Bayless has been vocal about making claims against The King, some of which could be described as outrageous at best. Let’s take a look at Skip Bayless’ 10 craziest LeBron takes. 10. Stat-padding […]

With the Dan Hurley bombshell dropping Monday, the Los Angeles Lakers must now look in another direction to fill their head coaching vacancy. Although JJ Redick has been a popular name thrown around in rumors, there are several other viable and more experienced options on the table. The Lakers are looking at an extensive list […]

Bad Boys: Ride or Die is off to a great start. Not only at the box office is it a hit, but it landed extremely well with NBA legend LeBron James, too. The movie stars Will Smith and Martin Lawrence as a pair of Miami cops who go on a dangerous mission to clear their […]

The NBA Finals are in full swing and that means that the celebrities are out in full-force, supporting their squads from the best seats in the house. As the Boston Celtics hosted the Dallas Mavericks for Game 2 of the NBA Finals, artist Travis Scott was seen courtside rocking his signature Jordan Jumpman Jack sneakers […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ aura is fading by the day. After firing former head coach Darvin Ham, UConn boss Dan Hurley turned down the team’s $70 million offer to replace him. Laker nation is now having a large-scale meltdown on X, with many fans complaining that the team should’ve thrown more cash at the two-time […]

There are just about two weeks between now and the start of the 2024 NBA Draft. Once again, the focus leading up to the draft spotlights the decision that the Atlanta Hawks will be making with the first overall pick. Alex Sarr and Zaccharie Risacher are both in consideration for this top pick, but the […]

The Mavericks host the Celtics in the NBA Finals on Wednesday in Game 3! This series has been all Boston so far with the Celtics dominating Game 1 and then Game 2 was closer, but they still won to go up 2-0. The Mavericks must-win Game 3 to have any hope in this series. The […]

The Dallas Mavericks find themselves in a major hole against the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals, as the Celtics downed the Mavericks by a score of 105-98 in Game 2 on Sunday night to take a commanding 2-0 lead in the series. ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith thinks it’s an ominous sign. Teams that grab […]

A few days ago, there were rumblings that UConn men’s basketball head coach Dan Hurley was being heavily considered as the next Los Angeles Lakers head coach. The rumors intensified in the coming days, with Hurley setting a deadline on his decision. Now, Hurley has made his decision clear: he will be staying with the […]

Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks are doing everything they can to stay alive in the NBA Finals and after falling 0-2 in the series, the Mavs will head back to Dallas hoping to make this a competitive series. Irving has had a massive year with his personal brand and after becoming the face of […]

Will UConn basketball coach Dan Hurley leave for the Los Angeles Lakers job? That is the question everyone is waiting to find out the answer to. Over the weekend, Hurley met with the Lakers and is reportedly mulling a decision. The announcement from Hurley is expected to come on Monday one way or another, but […]

Although former Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham was fired after just two years, he’s more than qualified to continue as an assistant. After rumors of the Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors trying to poach him, Ham is actually heading to Milwaukee. Ham will be Doc Rivers’ top assistant coach, via ESPN’s Adrian […]

James Harden’s girlfriend is Jessyka Janshel. James Harden is one of the greatest scorers in NBA history. He is currently a member of the Los Angeles Clippers after the Philadelphia 76ers traded Harden along with PJ Tucker and Filip Petrusev on Oct. 31, 2023. The Clippers traded Marcus Morris, Nic Batum, Robert Covington, KJ Martin, […]

While the draft and potential trades are how many expect the San Antonio Spurs to build around Victor Wembanyama, NBA free agency provides another avenue. When you include the financial allotments that will come with the fourth and eighth picks of the draft, the Silver and Black could have between $19 and a half million […]

The lottery gods shined upon the Atlanta Hawks and gifted them with the first overall pick of the 2024 NBA Draft even though they only had a three percent chance. This stroke of fortune could not have come at a better time for the Hawks franchise as they try to define the direction they’ll be […]

BOSTON, MA — The 2024 NBA Finals has been a battle on and off the court, and Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd tried to win the fight in the media on Saturday. He called Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown the team’s best player, which was likely an attempt to cause discord and jealousy among […]

While much of the conversation after Game 2 of the 2024 NBA Finals centered around whether Boston Celtics guard Derrick White’s game-clinching block should have been called a foul, there is no debate about the impact the former San Antonio Spur is having on the series. It’s a reality Hall of Fame Coach Gregg Popovich […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder had an impressive season as they clinched the number-one seed in the Western Conference. Heading into the offseason, the Thunder will be looking to add the missing pieces to make it to the NBA Finals. The Thunder have a great core in place, as they finished the season with a 57-25 […]

The Boston Celtics executed another effective game plan against the Dallas Mavericks in their 105-98 win in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, but the triumph did not come free of controversy. Once again, officiating is commanding some unwanted attention in the aftermath of a crucial contest. With the Mavs trailing by five with less […]

The Dallas Mavericks have dropped the first two games of the 2024 NBA Finals to the Boston Celtics. They’ll have their chance to get even back at the American Airlines Center but, as they learned in their first two games, it won’t be easy. Even though the Mavs played better in Game 2, they still […]

Entering the 2024 NBA Finals, there was a bit of a debate regarding whether or not Jayson Tatum is at the level of Luka Doncic. Suffice to say, the first two games of the series haven’t exactly gone as smoothly as the Boston Celtics star would have hoped, at least with the way he has […]

While the Los Angeles Lakers and the rest of the basketball world eagerly await the decision of UConn basketball coach Dan Hurley, another two-time National Championship-winning head coach has suddenly emerged as what NBA insider Marc Stein calls a potential “stealth candidate” for the Lakers’ head coaching job: former Villanova head coach Jay Wright. “I […]

The Boston Celtics took a commanding 2-0 series lead in the 2024 NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday night thanks to a 105-98 victory. And while the C’s got the win, their superstar forward in Jayson Tatum was facing quite a bit of criticism once again after he endured another wayward shooting performance […]

The Dallas Mavericks went from being out of the playoffs a year ago to contending for the Larry O’Brien trophy against the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals this season. However, the Mavericks had to contend with allegations of tanking at the tail end of their 2022-23 campaign. Now-minority owner Mark Cuban is clearing the […]

BOSTON, MA — At first glance, the box score for Game 2 of the 2024 NBA Finals seems like a recipe for disaster for the Boston Celtics. Star Jayson Tatum struggled to find his shot, Dallas Mavericks leader Luka Doncic lit it up, and Boston shot under 26% from 3-point land. Despite all these factors, […]

The Boston Celtics are two wins away from winning their first championship in 16 years. After years of falling short of the goal, Boston finally has the upper hand in the NBA Finals over the Dallas Mavericks. A nail-biting win in Game 2 ensured that they will head to Dallas with a 2-0 lead. There’s […]

There were a lot of question marks in the Dallas Mavericks system amid their Game 2 loss. Whether it was their defensive execution, getting better spacing for players in Jason Kidd’s system to thrive, or anything else, none of them were answered by in-game adjustments. The Boston Celtics, on the other hand, had multiple guys […]

It wasn’t pretty, but the Boston Celtics managed to take home Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday. Despite a sub-par shooting night from several players, other factors in the team’s performance garnered them a 105-98 victory, resulting in a 2-0 series lead. To dive into the details of Game 2, maybe a quick […]

The Dallas Mavericks are emptying the tank to stay alive in this NBA Finals series. Jason Kidd and his squad have received a lot of haymakers from the Boston Celtics that they have not been able to return. But, one person has been single-handedly keeping them alive. Luka Doncic has not failed to produce such […]

The Detroit Pistons are still working to add more pieces to their front office this offseason. According to the latest reports, though, the Pistons are interested in adding Dallas Mavericks senior adviser Dennis Lindsey to their front office, per NBA insider Marc Stein. Lindsey was originally a finalist for Detroit’s President of Basketball Operations opening. […]