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The Warriors’ Stephen Curry has been in the news this offseason for myriad reasons, not all of them positive. Many basketball analysts and former players have taken aim at Curry including Rasheed Wallace who said his 2004 Pistons would beat Curry’s championship teams, adding that Curry is ‘not a defender.’ Now, the man known as […]

Fit was a big reason why a lot of avid spectators did not think the Dallas Mavericks would be here. For one, Kyrie Irving was in search of a team where he could lead to glory as the number one option. Another concern was that Luka Doncic was also fairly ball-dominant. A missed postseason and […]

The Indiana Pacers have once again found glory. Despite being eliminated by the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals, there’s so much excitement that the future holds. They have a battle-tested veteran in Pascal Siakam and an elite star facilitator in Tyrese Haliburton. Coach Rick Carlisle also has guys like Andre Nembhard, TJ McConnell, […]

BOSTON, MA — For the most part, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is still seen as a member of the younger generation of NBA players. Despite being a five-time All-Star with seven regular seasons under his belt, Tatum hasn’t even turned 27. Yet, his postseason experience has helped him shed his “rookie” status. The St. […]

The NBA Draft is just a few weeks away, and it’s a big one for the Chicago Bulls. After another mediocre season, the pressure continues to mount for the front office in Chicago, and they don’t have the support of their fan base right now. The Bulls need to have a good offseason, and it […]

After another mediocre season, the future of Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan is up in the air a bit. However, while this doesn’t guarantee anything, a recent coaching move by the Bulls G League affiliate, the Windy City Bulls, might indicate how Chicago feels about Donovan. Billy Donovan III, the son of Billy Donovan, […]

The Dallas Mavericks will meet the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals. We’re here to share our NBA Finals odds series and make a Jayson Tatum NBA Finals points per game prediction and pick. Tatum is looking to win his first NBA Championship and help the Celtics break their tie with the Lakers and win […]

A few months back, Jrue Holiday was already willing to call Wisconsin his home and play for the Milwaukee Bucks for the rest of his career. He had to be traded and found his way to the Boston Celtics. The fit he had with guys like Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, and Jaylen Brown allowed him […]

Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks are currently getting ready to take part in the upcoming NBA Finals vs the Boston Celtics, which are set to get underway with Game 1 on Thursday evening from the TD Garden. The Mavericks have gotten to this point by defeating three separate 50-plus win teams in their side […]

BOSTON, MA — Boston Celtics stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are no strangers to criticism. Although the former is leading his team in points, rebounds, and assists this postseason and the latter was the 2024 Eastern Conference Finals MVP, the discourse surrounding the dynamic duo is rarely that complimentary. Brown, who’s now a three-time […]

The Dallas Mavericks have one championship to their name. That moment came in 2011, when Dirk Nowitzki led this organization to a title over the Miami Heat. A chance for a second title is now on the line for the Mavericks. Only this time, Luka Doncic is leading the way for the Mavs in the […]

The NBA Draft is coming up in just a few weeks, and everyone is wondering what will happen with Bronny James. Bronny didn’t have a great season with USC basketball last year, but he decided to enter the NBA Draft. Bronny is obviously the son of LeBron James, and because of that, there is a […]

“Draft and stash” players rarely pan out. It’s not that there is something inherently flawed with players who prefer to continue playing elsewhere. It’s that most draft and stash guys aren’t top-flight prospects. And second-tier players from around the globe can make more money elsewhere if they fail to secure a guaranteed contract in the […]

It’s no secret that Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving is unstoppable with the ball in his hands. That’s why Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday is bracing himself for the NBA Finals, which start Thursday. Holiday had a one-word answer when asked what his plan was to stop Irving. Reporter: "What can you do to try […]

Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves are now officially (metaphorically–or maybe literally, who knows) in Cancun after losing to the Dallas Mavericks in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals. While that series was a major frustration for Timberwolves fans everywhere, it shouldn’t take away from what was overall an excellent season for the franchise, […]

NBA coaches have fielded questions from the media, from the mundane to the absurd, especially under the bright lights of the NBA Finals. For one moment in the pre-Game 1 media availability, Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla mustered to take a page out of Gregg Popovich’s book when responding to a question on his […]

There’s probably no player in the NBA right now that’s more polarizing than Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green. Green recently drew the ire of sports media host Skip Bayless who characterized Green as a dirty player. On a recent episode of Green’s podcast, ‘The Draymond Green Show,’ Green ripped into Bayless taking shots at […]

The Celtics host the Mavericks in the NBA Finals on Thursday in Game 1! This series has all of the makings of a great Finals. It is a matchup of dynamic duos with Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum going up against Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic. Let’s continue our NBA odds series with a Mavericks-Celtics […]

With the NBA Draft Lottery complete, the Blazers are holding pair of lottery picks in this month’s NBA Draft. Portland owns the seventh and 14th picks in the 2024 NBA Draft. This year’s draft is considered to be a bit of a downer compared to recent years. There is certainly talent to be found, but there isn’t […]

Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks are currently gearing up to take part in the upcoming NBA Finals vs the Boston Celtics, which are set to get underway with Game 1 on Thursday evening on the road. The Mavericks have gotten to this point by taking down three separate 50-plus win teams in the vaunted […]

When the 2024 NBA Finals begin on Thursday, there will be no love lost between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks. These two organizations have a chance to win a championship, and there are various storylines that tie into what could become a historic matchup. Perhaps the greatest headline revolves around Kyrie Irving going […]

The 2024 NBA Finals have yet to kick off, but the league has announced a fresh start on the broadcasting side. The NBA’s new TV deal, which was announced on Wednesday, will bring in around $76 billion to be split among the franchises and their players. This explosion in revenue is a defining moment for […]

The Boston Celtics have made it all the way to the NBA Finals, and the Dallas Mavericks are the only thing standing in the way of a championship. A lot of players have stepped up for the Celtics in the postseason to get them to this point, and one of those players is Al Horford. […]

Kyrie Irving’s leadership for the Dallas Mavericks has been a frequently discussed topic during the 2023-24 season. With Irving set for another NBA Finals appearance, Luka Doncic is trusting in Kyrie’s leadership given his Finals experience. “I mean, his leadership is amazing,” Doncic said on Wednesday. “The way he connects us. I think me and […]

NBA 2K24 players can get a free Dark Matter Kawhi Leonard MyTEAM player item, among other rewards, for a limited time. The L.A. Clippers star and two-time NBA Champion makes for an excellent Dark Matter player item, and you can get him, or other sweet rewards, for free. Although Leonard and the Clippers aren’t in […]

The Boston Celtics have reached the NBA Finals for the second time in the past three seasons. This year, the Celtics were powered by major offseason acquisitions in Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis. They received good news on the injury front as Porzingis is expected to be ready for Game 1. As the Celtics come […]

With the start of the 2024 NBA Finals drawing near, so is Kristaps Porzingis’ return to the court for the Boston Celtics from his calf injury. Porzingis, who has not played since April 29, is on track to play in Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night, barring an […]

After a stellar regular season campaign, the Denver Nuggets were expected to repeat as NBA Champions this year. All their guys were healthy for the stretch run, but the up-and-coming Minnesota Timberwolves spoiled the party and upset the Nuggets in seven games of the Western Conference Semifinals. After all the championship aspirations, the focus now […]

On Monday, it was reported by Shams Charania of Stadium and The Athletic that the Los Angeles Lakers were “zeroing in” on former NBA sharpshooter JJ Redick to be the franchise’s next head coach following the dismissal of Darvin Ham earlier this offseason. Redick does not have any coaching experience but does have an immense […]

Before truly finding himself as a member of the Boston Celtics, Kristaps Porzingis thought he had found a home alongside of Luka Doncic with the Dallas Mavericks. However, things did not work out for Porzingis in Dallas, and in the lead up to meeting Porzingis and the Celtics in the NBA Finals, Doncic and head […]

LeBron James recently admitted that he is “mad” that he is not teammates with Kyrie Irving anymore. Irving was asked about LeBron’s comments on Wednesday during NBA Finals Media Day, quote via Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. “I mean, I have a great reaction. It’s appreciated,” Irving said. “A lot of gratitude there as well. Obviously, […]

Jabari Parker was once thought to be a soon-to-be superstar in the NBA. The second overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft, there were high hopes and expectations after Parker’s lone season at Duke. Things did not work out the way he or anyone had hoped, though, as injuries limited his potential and eventually forced […]

The Utah Jazz are back in business. No, they haven’t made any roster moves that make them a championship contender. But what they have done is unveil arguably the best uniforms in the NBA, using key elements of the best uniforms they’ve ever had: the mountains and the color purple. After a two-season rebrand with […]

The Detroit Pistons seem to have a plan in place heading into NBA free agency this summer. According to James Edwards of the Athletic, the Pistons are expected to have their eyes on free agents Malik Monk and Nick Claxton once free agency negotiations begin on June 24. Veteran Gary Harris was also mentioned in […]

In just 51 days, the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad — better known as the 2024 Summer Olympics — will begin with opening ceremony at the Jardins du Trocadéro in Paris, France. Just two days later, the USA Basketball team will be playing their first game of the tournament as they aim to win their […]

Nikola Topic finds himself as one of the top-rated guards teams are wanting to get more information about ahead of the 2024 NBA Draft. Organizations not only want to know more about his skills ahead of the draft, but they have also been seeking more information on a non-contact knee injury Topic suffered in the […]

It’s difficult to believe that almost 24 years have already passed since the Los Angeles Lakers won its first championship with the duo of Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant leading the way. O’Neal and Bryant formed arguably the most dangerous guard-big man combo in NBA history, and before their flammable personalities meant that a parting […]

Fans have seen a lot of the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals, as the team has 22 previous appearances in the NBA’s championship series. The team made it to the final stage of the postseason as recently as 2022. On the other hand, the Celtics’ Finals opponent, the Dallas Mavericks, have only made the […]

Kyrie Irving is certainly one of the most skilled players in NBA history. His handle and ability to finish at the rim despite being a 6-foot-2-inch point guard is remarkable. But after LeBron James, Irving’s former teammate, anointed Irving as “the most gifted player the NBA has ever seen,” former NBA player Paul Pierce said […]