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The Los Angeles Clippers took care of a major offseason goal on Wednesday, inking head coach Tyronn Lue to a contract extension and keeping him as the leader of the franchise. The new deal, which was initially reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, is a five-year deal worth roughly $70 million. It will take Lue through […]

On Tuesday evening, Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves got their first win of the Western Conference Finals with a Game 4 road victory vs the Dallas Mavericks. While it wasn’t the prettiest game, Edwards and co-star Karl-Anthony Towns both had huge nights to help the Timberwolves avoid what would have been an embarrassing sweep […]

We’ve got the Dallas Mavericks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Game 5 Results According to NBA 2K24 to see who it predicts as the winner. The Timberwolves found a way to extend the series after winning Game 4. Now, they return home with hopes of staying alive in the Western Conference Finals. Meanwhile, the Mavericks are looking […]

The New York Knicks just completed a Cinderella season, sort of. They dealt with a number of injuries before succumbing to the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. But with Mitchell Robinson and Bojan Bogdanovic out for the entire second-round, as well as OG Anunoby missing most of it, options were […]

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler’s willingness to leave Miami doesn’t appear to be all that massive right now but the Philadelphia 76ers are getting ready for a potential change in that situation. If Butler does force his way out, the 76ers are reportedly willing to offer him a maximum contract extension. Now, there are at […]

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis hasn’t played basketball in a month, yet the Latvian big man could be making his return soon. After suffering a right soleus strain in Game 4 of the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs, Porzingis was forced to leave the contest early. The C’s ended up winning that late […]

Losing Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals to the Minnesota Timberwolves likely isn’t the end of the world for the Dallas Mavericks. The odds are still drastically in their favor to advance to the NBA Finals, considering they had a 3-0 series lead before losing on Tuesday night, as no team in NBA history […]

The NBA Infinite Championship Chase Update has arrived, adding new players, a new mode, and patch notes with tons of exciting changes. Additionally, the latest update adds a new honorary title system, dynasty mode improvements, and more. As we inch closer to the NBA Finals, the Championship Chase Update comes at a perfect time to […]

Charles Barkley has candidly expressed his sentiments regarding TNT Sports potentially losing NBA rights to NBC, especially concerning the potential conclusion of Inside The NBA. In an interview with Phoenix, Arizona’s NBC affiliate 12News, he made his position even more clear. “I’m gonna enjoy – it’s not even retirement. I got fired. I didn’t retire. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers parted ways with head coach Darvin Ham after another disappointing season. Ham had a lot of talent to work with while he was the head coach of the Lakers, but besides a surprisingly deep run in the 2023 NBA playoffs, his time in Los Angeles was a disappointment. The Lakers made […]

One of the few bright spots this year in what was an otherwise dismal campaign for the Charlotte Hornets was the play of rookie small forward Brandon Miller, who was drafted out of the University of Alabama last summer. After a disappointing summer league, some believed that Miller would not pan out at the NBA […]

The 2024 NBA Draft is expected to be very unpredictable, starting with what will occur at the very top of the draft board. However, teams will always be able to find value in experienced, older talents who stuck with the college game for all four years. Tristan da Silva is one of those players, as […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ coaching situation has been a hot topic of discussion since their early playoff exit nearly a month ago. The team, determined to make the most of the remaining years of LeBron James’ illustrious career, is on a quest to find the right leader to guide them back to championship glory. Amidst […]

Stephen A. Smtih responded to Draymond Green’s public apology to him on TNT’s pregame show prior to game 4 of the Dallas Mavericks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves series. “I also got to say something. Shaq, I was on your podcast The Big Podcast. You just mentioned Stephen A. and I said something that didn’t come out […]

The Detroit Pistons are making a concerted effort to bring professional women’s basketball back to the Motor City, expressing interest in a WNBA expansion team. While Detroit is not currently on the WNBA’s official list for potential expansion cities, Pistons officials are reportedly proactively engaging with the league to explore opportunities for future inclusion. Kevin […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have agreed to a new long-term contract with head coach Tyronn Lue that will make him one of the highest-paid coaches in the NBA, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The deal is for five years, $70 million, and it represents a sizable commitment from the Clippers to one of the top […]

While the Western Conference Finals is not settled as of yet as the Dallas Mavericks lost Game 4, 105-100, with the series in their favor 3-1 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, sports analyst Bill Simmons has jumped the gun and talked about the NBA Finals. Though no team has ever came back from being down 3-0, […]

There has been a debate in the sports world recently about NBA players being able to play in the NFL. Austin Rivers started the debate by saying there are 30 players in the NBA that could go play in the NFL. That remark sparked a lot of controversy, and it is still going. However, Anthony […]

In a strategic move aimed at revitalizing their 5v5 campaign, Magic Gaming has acquired shooting guard Emmanuel “FantaSZN” Gosman from Mavs Gaming. This decision comes on the heels of a historic run in the 2024 NBA 2K League 3v3 action, where Magic Gaming sought to carry their momentum into the 5v5 season. Entering the TIPOFF […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have a few huge decisions to make this offseason; making sure that LeBron James remains with the team is their first order of business, while hiring the right head coach who would push the correct buttons to aid in the Lakers’ quest in competing for a championship is another pressing priority. […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves keep their season alive Tuesday night as they beat the Dallas Mavericks, 105-100, though the series deficit is still large at 3-1. Looking at it from a positive note though, it was the much needed performance from Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns that broke him out of the slump he was currently in […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder bowed out of the playoffs in the second round against the Dallas Mavericks, and while this was undoubtedly an encouraging campaign for the team, fans quickly looked back to the trade deadline as a missed opportunity for the Thunder to reinforce their squad. Their biggest move made was for Gordon Hayward […]

New Phoenix Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer is already beginning to fill out his coaching staff in preparation for the 2024-25 season. Just about three weeks into his new gig with the Suns, Budenholzer has decided to keep David Fizdale, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. David Fizdale will be a part of Mike Budenholzer's coaching […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks were defeated in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals 105-100 by the Minnesota Timberwolves. They had a chance to sweep the series but ultimately fell short on Tuesday night. Luka Doncic took the blame for the Mavs’ Game 4 defeat. “I think that game is on me,” Doncic told […]

The Dallas Mavericks failed to complete the sweep Tuesday night, so they will take on the Minnesota Timberwolves for game five of the Western Conference Finals. Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a Mavericks-Timberwolves prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Mavericks are up […]

Madison Square Garden is always one of the most positively reviewed arenas in all of basketball. The New York Knicks’ home is always popping when the team is good, which it finally is now after a long stretch of being dormant. Opposing players talk all the time about how special it is to play at […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks were unable to clinch a Western Conference Finals sweep on Tuesday night in Game 4, losing 105-100 to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Dallas leads the series 3-1 now, and the Mavs will have to travel back to Minnesota for Game 5. Center Daniel Gafford got brutally honest after the defeat. Dereck […]

As expected, Bronny James is staying in the 2024 NBA Draft and giving up his remaining college eligibility, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Jonathan Givony. Klutch Sports’ Rich Paul confirmed the decision ahead of Wednesday’s NCAA deadline to withdraw from the draft. Bronny has seen his stock rise thanks to a strong pre-draft process, […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves came into Tuesday night’s Game 4 with their backs up against the wall. Down 3-0 in the Western Conference Finals, a sweep seemed imminent. Not only did the Wolves need a win to extend their season, they needed to pull it off on the road. The Timberwolves reigned supreme in Game 4 […]

When a young star is facing suffocating pressure to save his team from postseason elimination, he may need a calming and reassuring voice in his ear. For Minnesota Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards, it was one of the people who helped prepare him for the NBA. Former Georgia basketball head coach Tom Crean texted the two-time All-Star […]

If there’s one thing that Anthony Edwards never lacks, it’s confidence. Following the Minnesota Timberwolves’ Game 4 win over the Dallas Mavericks, Edwards had a message for NFL star Micah Parsons, who was seated courtside wearing Edwards’ signature Adidas shoes. “I told him (Parsons) I’ll bring him some new ones (shoes) when we come back […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are in the middle of two battles in the 2024 Western Conference finals. On one hand, they are dealing with the dangerous Dallas Mavericks, who lead the series three games to one. On the other hand, Minnesota is up against something no team in the history of the NBA has yet to […]

For the first time in this NBA Playoffs series, the Dallas Mavericks fell short against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Chris Finch’s use of his big men was highly useful to their bounce-back win. Now, Coach Jason Kidd has to respond and close out the series on the road with Luka Doncic leading the charge. They may […]

Aside from blooming into a genuine superstar at just 22 years old, one of the reasons Anthony Edwards is being tabbed as the future face of the NBA is because of his big personality. He has not shown it off much during the Western Conference Finals, but the All-NBA Second-Team selection flipped on the switch […]

Amid the ongoing playoffs, the basketball world received sad news when it was announced that the legendary Bill Walton passed away. A Hall of Famer known for his time with the Portland Trail Blazers, Walton died at the age of 71 after a battle with cancer. His passing was mourned by many, LeBron James included. […]

Lift-off is near for the Houston Rockets after spending three years in the basement of the NBA. The 2023-24 campaign can be classified as a successful one for the Rockets even though they failed to qualify for the playoffs, as they improved their win total by 19 games while overseeing the rapid development of youngsters […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks were defeated by the Minnesota Timberwolves 105-100 in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals. It was a frustrating defeat for Dallas, but the Mavs still hold a 3-1 lead in the series. Anthony Edwards led the way for Minnesota on Tuesday night. He scored 29 points on 11-25 shooting […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves aren’t done yet! Game four of the Western Conference Finals between the Timberwolves and Dallas Mavericks took place on Tuesday night in Dallas, and the Timberwolves had to win as they were down 3-0 in the series. They got the job done and avoided the sweep, and the series is now 3-1 […]

The Dallas Mavericks stood ever so closely to a return trip to the NBA Finals, their first in 13 years, as they entered their Tuesday night contest against the Minnesota Timberwolves in need of just one more win to finish off the Western Conference Finals. Alas, it was not meant to be, as the Mavericks […]