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In what has been a frustrating ending to the Miami Heat’s season at the hands of the Boston Celtics in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, one of the few bright spots of the year was no doubt rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. who bursted onto the scene. He spoke Friday afternoon during the Heat’s […]

The Miami Heat’s season ending with a resounding thud on Wednesday as they lost by 34 points to the Boston Celtics without Kristaps Porzingis. The Heat were without star forward Jimmy Butler, the greatest hero of the 2024 Eastern Conference Playoffs, and now are left to lick their wounds with questions surrounding who will return […]

In an unsurprising move, the Los Angeles Lakers announced on Friday that they had parted ways with head coach Darvin Ham. Following the Lakers first round flameout in the NBA Playoffs against the Denver Nuggets, it seemed likely that Ham was on his way out. The Lakers will now head into the offseason looking to […]

It’s been almost a week since the Los Angeles Lakers were eliminated in the first round of the NBA Playoffs by the Denver Nuggets, and the fallout is still ongoing. The Lakers announced on Friday that they had fired head coach Darvin Ham as well as the rest of the coaching staff. And then on […]

The Dallas Mavericks won a championship in 2011 with Dirk Nowitzki over the ‘Big 3′ from Miami: Chris Bosh, Dewayne Wade, and LeBron James. Nowitzki’s stunning Finals MVP Performance was one of the greatest in NBA history and it’s being remembered by fans who have a chance to watch Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic on […]

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram finds himself in trade rumors after a challenging playoff run. The Oklahoma City Thunder swept the Pelicans in the first round. There are many reasons why New Orleans came up short, but some believe parting ways with Ingram would help the team. Thus, the Atlanta Hawks are favored to […]

In a bold assertion that has stirred conversations across the NBA, Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler recently claimed that had he been healthy during the 2024 NBA playoffs, the outcomes against the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks would have been decidedly different. Butler’s confidence in his hypothetical presence turning the tide highlights not only […]

On the surface, the upcoming offseason should be a critical one for the Chicago Bulls. The problem is, though, many fans said the exact same thing last year, and the organization had a different idea in mind. Instead of parting ways with some of the team’s crippling contracts, it kept the core intact and even […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have been holding extensive discussions with Paul George ahead of the star forward potentially declining his player option and hitting free agency, and the Philadelphia 76ers are currently the betting favorites to land the star forward if he doesn’t return to Los Angeles, per BetOnline.ag. George is currently listed at +200 […]

The Detroit Pistons seemingly have a new target in their sights for their President of Basketball Operations opening. Apparently, Milwaukee Bucks general manager Jon Horst is a candidate for the position, per Eric Nehm from the Athletic. Detroit can now set up an interview with Horst since the Bucks were eliminated from the playoffs by […]

A rumor has sent ripples through the NBA: the New Orleans Pelicans are reportedly steering clear of offering a contract extension to star forward Brandon Ingram this offseason. This decision marks a significant shift in team strategy, as the Pelicans appear to be repositioning their roster to focus more on developing younger talent, particularly Trey […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers center Shaquille O’Neal was one of the most dominant players in NBA history. However, Shaq’s NBA tenure did not come without his struggles shooting free throws. He shot a career average of 52.7 percent from the stripe. The legend provided insight into his in-game struggles with an eye-opening take. Shaq sat […]

DALLAS, TX — For the second-consecutive season, the LA Clippers are a first-round exit in the NBA Playoffs. Kawhi Leonard was an unfortunate no-show due to injuries for the fourth-consecutive season, and Paul George was a no-show for the second-consecutive season. Last season was due to injuries. This season, however, there are no excuses for […]

The Orlando Magic will battle the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 7 at RocketMortgage Arena, with the winner advancing to the Eastern Conference Semifinals. We’re here to share our NBA odds series, make a Magic-Cavaliers Game 7 prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Magic defeated the Cavaliers 103-96 in Game 6 to […]

The Dallas Mavericks are getting a tough blow as they advance in the NBA Playoffs. Dallas forward/center Maxi Kleber is down with a shoulder injury, per The Athletic. Kleber is expected to miss a significant period of time for the team, and possibly the rest of the postseason. Kleber suffered a dislocation of the AC […]

With the coveted NBA championship up for grabs, it isn’t surprising that the NBA Playoffs is a showcase of the best basketball teams in the world. As a result, it’s when players are expected to be at their best. In fact, this is the best time for superstars to rise to the occasion, especially when […]

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant experienced another first-round exit in the 2024 NBA Playoffs. Durant’s Suns were swept 4-0 by a talented Minnesota Timberwolves squad. Many things factored into Phoenix’s lack of postseason success. Yet, should the Suns trade Durant, the Miami Heat will have a good chance to land him. If Phoenix moves on […]

The excitement was palpable across gaming and sports circles as Call of Duty’s latest update introduced the highly anticipated D Book Was Here bundle, a collaborative effort with NBA standout Devin Booker of the Phoenix Suns. The reveal, showcased in a one-minute trailer on Call of Duty’s official Twitter account, not only unveiled the bundle’s […]

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis could miss the entirety of the Eastern Conference Semifinals due to a right soleus strain. However, the injury he suffered on Monday during a Game 4 win over the Miami Heat hasn’t curbed his sense of humor. On Saturday morning, the Latvian big man clarified to the media that he […]

Darius Morris, NBA veteran and Michigan alumnus, has passed away at the age of 33, per a report by Shams Charania. No cause of death has been reported at this time. “Four-year NBA veteran Darius Morris has passed away at the age of 33. Morris played for the Lakers, 76ers, Clippers, Grizzlies, and Nets from […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — Not many undrafted players have been able to do what Ricky Council IV did with the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2023-24 season. On a team with championship ambitions, the undrafted rookie proved he’s worth keeping around for the future. Council’s rookie season, he said, was “wild.” He started it as a regular […]

Former NBA player and current ESPN analyst JJ Redick has been making waves in the basketball media world, even making a podcast with LeBron James. Recently, Redick’s name has even been thrown around as a potential coaching replacement for Darvin Ham with the Los Angeles Lakers. Legendary NBA coach George Karl doesn’t think that Redick […]

The sports television network ESPN is denying a report that they are banning Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley from appearing on the channel. The network says Beverley hasn’t faced any discipline from the broadcasting company, after a tense exchange occurred between the player and a producer who works for the network. “He isn’t banned and […]

Every NBA hopeful dreams to someday enter the same company of Michael Jordan, arguably the greatest basketball player of all-time and one of the biggest icons the sports world has ever known. Even if it is for just one day, the feeling of hearing one’s name in the same breath as the six-time champion is […]

Watching Donovan Mitchell drop 50 points in a series-clinching game against the Orlando Magic was exactly why the Cleveland Cavaliers moved heaven and earth to acquire him. Especially when it’s clear that this young Cavs team still isn’t as battle-tested, and when things got tight they failed to meet Mitchell at the summit. All of […]

As the NBA Playoffs roll right along into the conference semifinals, the attention of 22 different organizations has turned towards what their plans will be entering the 2024 offseason, specifically regarding trades. Rumors are already flying off the shelves as NBA fans around the world are vying for their team to make changes. Kevin Durant, […]

When it comes to the 2023-24 Miami Heat season, the thoughts of frustration and disappointment possibly come to the mind of fans especially because of the abundance of injuries the team faced throughout the year. Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra and star Bam Adebayo addressed the concerns about the team going through the second straight […]

With the ousting of Darvin Ham and his entire coaching staff, the Los Angeles Lakers are on the prowl for a head coach, and early reports seem to indicate L.A. wants a coach with championship experience. So it is little surprise that former Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer has emerged as one of the […]

Paolo Banchero’s net worth in 2024 is $2 million. Banchero is an All-Star power forward for the Orlando Magic. He was the 2022-23 Rookie of the Year. Let’s take a closer look at Paolo Banchero’s net worth in 2024. What is Paolo Banchero’s net worth in 2024?: $2 million (estimate) Paolo Banchero’s net worth in […]

The Dallas Mavericks may be in the Western Conference, but the organization has some pretty deep connections in the upcoming Eastern Conference semifinals series between the Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks, thanks to former coach Rick Carlisle, now with the Pacers, and former player Jalen Brunson, now the Knicks’ star. The Knicks and Pacers […]

The Final Four for the Western Conference is set! On one side of the bracket, the Minnesota Timberwolves are gearing up to face the defending champions Denver Nuggets. The other side of the bracket has the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder against the Dallas Mavericks. The four best teams in the West will now battle it […]

The Los Angeles Clippers season came to an end on Friday night, as they suffered a 114-101 loss to the Dallas Mavericks in Game 6 and were eliminated from the playoffs. With Kawhi Leonard forced to sit out of this game again due to right knee inflammation, the spotlight was on Paul George, but with […]

The New York Knicks played in one of the best series in the first round of the NBA playoffs. The two seeded Knicks came into their series with the seven seeded Philadelphia 76ers as the underdog. Every game was close and the 76ers were close to forcing a game seven on Thursday night, but the […]

After his Los Angeles Clippers were eliminated from the NBA Playoffs by the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night, Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue spoke to the media and discussed a potential contract extension. During the post-game press conference, Lue, whose name has been thrown out by reporters as a Los Angeles Lakers head coaching target […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks were hovering around the NBA Play-In Tournament spots before the trade deadline. Mavs president of basketball operations Nico Harrison made two trades at the deadline that would change the trajectory of Dallas’ 2023-24 season. The Mavs went 21-8 during the regular season after acquiring PJ Washington and Daniel Gafford in […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving has a truly amazing statistic that will surely please fans of the team. Irving is now 13-0 in his career in closeout playoff games, per the NBA. Irving remained undefeated in clinch opportunity games, following his team’s win Friday over the L.A. Clippers. The Mavericks are moving on in the […]

Now THIS is the Kyrie Irving that the Dallas Mavericks faithful signed up to see! After the disappointing end to last season, more than a few fans likely soured on the former NBA champion. With the team struggling and the Irving trade seemingly not working out, some even called for Dallas to cut bait with […]

Although some people may be hesitant to label Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry a point guard considering he’s the greatest shooter in basketball history, he is inarguably one of the best players ever for his size. Despite being just 6 feet 2 inches, Curry has transformed the sport, but if it was up to […]

The Dallas Mavericks cruised to victory over the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 6 of their first-round playoff series on Friday night, setting up a second-round matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Kyrie Irving was spectacular for the Mavs down the stretch in this one, and his electric second half performance drew quite a reaction […]