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The Minnesota Timberwolves may be waving the white flag in their Western Conference Finals matchup with the Dallas Mavericks. Obviously, the Timberwolves aren’t literally giving up. The series isn’t technically over yet, but Minnesota fell behind 3-0 on Sunday night, and no team has ever come back from a 3-0 deficit in NBA playoff history. […]

Following a season marred by injuries, a rational person would conclude that the Memphis Grizzlies deserve a mulligan for the 2024-25 campaign, at least as far as management is concerned. While that is obviously true to some degree, their head coach may be in a precarious spot. Taylor Jenkins joins the New Orleans Pelicans’ Willie […]

In 2021, Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns said he was the greatest shooting big man ever. Towns had a chance to truly showcase his ability in the 2024 NBA playoffs. His comments are aging rather poorly against the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference Finals, though. Towns’ comments initially upset Mavs fans as Dirk Nowitzki […]

Former USC basketball guard Bronny James aspires to start his professional tenure during the summer of 2024. James entered the 2024 NBA Draft after one college season, and his Combine performance only increased his stock. Moreover, the star guard has an intriguing landing spot projection that might excite Los Angeles Clippers fans. The 2024 NBA […]

Portland Trail Blazers legend and one of sports’ biggest personalities, Bill Walton, has passed away at the age of 71 after enduring a prolonged battle with cancer. The Blazers have released a statement on the passing of the man that led the team to their only NBA Championship in 1977: “Bill Walton was a true […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks currently lead the Minnesota Timberwolves 3-0 in the Western Conference Finals. Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic have performed well in the series as Dallas is just one victory away from an NBA Finals appearance. One interesting dynamic of the Mavs is the relationship between Irving and head coach Jason Kidd. […]

The New York Knicks have some crucial decisions to make concerning OG Anunoby and Julius Randle this offseason, and how they handle Anunoby may very well impact what they decide to do with Randle. The Knicks are prioritizing Anunoby over Randle and may even consider trading Randle if it means they will get to keep […]

We’re now less than a month away from the 2024 NBA Draft, with the event taking place on June 26-27. That means that speculation has begun regarding key players and where they will end up. One such player is former UConn center Donovan Clingan. Projected to be taken in the top-half of the NBA Draft […]

At the time of his death, Bill Walton’s net worth in 2024 was $20 million. The basketball legend with a colorful personality will never be forgotten, and although he played in an era of the NBA where players didn’t make nearly as much as superstars do now, Walton still did well for himself financially. In […]

Boston Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis has been sidelined since Game 3 of the first round of the playoffs due to a calf strain, but on Monday, point guard Payton Pritchard provided some optimism about a potential return. Kristaps Porzingis ruled OUT for ECF Game 4, but Payton Pritchard gave us an optimistic update after […]

Today, the basketball world mourns the loss of an icon, as tributes pour in for Bill Walton, who passed away at the age of 71 following a prolonged battle with cancer. Walton, a universally loved figure in the sport, leaves behind a legacy that transcends the basketball court, influencing countless fans, players, and colleagues. Bill […]

It’s no secret that Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers was thrown into a tough situation this past year. The former Boston Celtics boss was hired midseason to replace Adrian Griffin, going 17-19 with Milwaukee before bowing out in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals. Now it appears that his star player would rather play for other coaches, […]

The 2024 NBA Draft is one month away. At this point, the only given is that the Atlanta Hawks own the first overall pick for the moment. Plenty of movement up and down the draft board is expected on June 26, especially since scouts and executives continue to have questions about the overall talent in […]

With both the Eastern and Western Conference Finals still being played, the NBA is seemingly already looking ahead to a Finals matchup between Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks and a loaded, 64-win Boston Celtics squad. Naturally, this is for good reason: in the long history of the NBA Playoffs, not a single […]

Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley have had several entertaining moments on TNT’s Inside the NBA. The 2024 NBA Playoffs are causing the two hosts to have intense conversations, including a key one after the Minnesota Timberwolves’ Game 3 loss to the Dallas Mavericks. Shaq recalled some of his career playoff sweeps and clapped back at […]

Basketball legend and one of sports’ biggest personalities, Bill Walton, has passed away at the age of 71 after enduring a “prolonged battle with cancer,” according to NBA Communications. Walton’s talent and commitment on the court allowed him to become one of the greatest players in collegiate history and a multi-time NBA champion. His passion […]

There are good vibes all around the Dallas Mavericks. Before Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving successfully closed out another fourth quarter in a 116-107 Game 3 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the team’s social media department made sure to have some fun. Texas native and three-time Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes and all-time great tight […]

The importance of this offseason for the Philadelphia 76ers cannot be overstated. Fresh off a first-round exit at the hands of the New York Knicks in the 2024 NBA playoffs, there is no better time for the 76ers to improve their team than in the months that will follow. In addition to having the 16th […]

It has been an electric Playoffs run for Anthony Edwards and with his Minnesota Timberwolves down 0-3 to the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference Finals, we’ll have to see his best performances yet to lift them out of this hole. No team has ever come back from an 0-3 Playoffs deficit in NBA history […]

Danilo Gallinari’s net worth in 2024 is $32 million. Gallinari is a veteran NBA player that is currently a free agent. He most recently played for the Milwaukee Bucks. Let’s take a closer look at Danilo Gallinari’s net worth in 2024. Danilo Gallinari’s net worth in 2024 (estimate): $32 million Danilo Gallinari’s net worth in […]

It has nearly been a month since the Los Angeles Lakers have exited the playoffs, and yet here they remain, being one of the teams remaining in plenty of conversation in league circles amidst their search for a new head coach in the aftermath of their decision to relieve Darvin Ham of his duties after […]

With just over six minutes to go in the 3rd quarter of Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals, the Minnesota Timberwolves, facing an 0-2 series deficit already, were in desperate need of a spark. Then, in the blink of an eye, Anthony Edwards delivered more than just a spark for the Timberwolves. Ant took […]

DALLAS — Anyone who has followed the Dallas Mavericks during the NBA playoffs will tell you that Dereck Lively II has played an important role in the team’s success. At just 20 years old and in his first NBA season, Lively has stepped up for the Mavs. However, he suffered an injury scare on Sunday […]

Historically, a 3-0 series lead in the postseason has been nothing more than a prelude to an eventual series win. Consider that in the long history of the NBA Playoffs, all 154 teams that have gone up 3-0 in a best-of-seven series have gone on to finish off the job. Therefore, unless you believe that […]

It is the biggest singular moment in San Antonio Spurs’ history. The “Memorial Day Miracle” helped usher in an era that would see the franchise go on a two-decade run rarely seen in sports annals. Twenty-five years later, we take you through 25 encompassing moments to represent the 25 years since Sean Elliott’s tip-toe three-pointer […]

Nike continues to add new editions to the ever-expanding signature catalogue of Los Angeles Laker legend Kobe Bryant. In keeping his legacy prevalent, the brand has been releasing new colorways of his classic Protro sneakers, which have been updated by Nike and continue to be the most popular shoes worn by NBA stars. The Nike […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks lead the Minnesota Timberwolves 3-0 in the Western Conference Finals. Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic led the way once again in the Mavs’ Game 3 116-107 victory over the Timberwolves. Discussions have even started to emerge about Irving and Doncic potentially being the best backcourt of all-time. Mavs head coach […]

Just a little over a week removed from knocking the defending NBA champions out of the postseason in stunning fashion on the road, the Minnesota Timberwolves now find themselves in a position that no team in NBA history has ever managed to successfully climb their way out of — down 0-3 in a seven game […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have a number of crucial decisions to make this offseason, a lot of which center around their guard play. With the futures of James Harden, Paul George, and Russell Westbrook currently in limbo, enter… Chris Paul? Kyle Lowry? According to longtime NBA insider Marc Stein, the Clippers are eyeing the potential […]

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard may not have been able to close the season out healthy, but that doesn’t take away from what was another spectacular regular season for the two-time NBA Finals MVP. This week, his stellar play was officially recognized when the league announced both the All-NBA Teams as well as the […]

The Dallas Mavericks took home another win to put themselves up three games to none, but it looks like their opponents aren’t ready to call it a season yet. Naz Reid, one of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ key players, made a bold statement about coming back from a 3-0 deficit. “If anyone can win four straight […]

Stephan A. Smith recently made headlines because of his controversial comments about Boston Celtics wingman Jaylen Brown. The ESPN analyst read a text from a “source” that claimed Brown wasn’t a marketable player because people didn’t like him. Brown caught wind of Smith’s statements, and he challenged the sports personality to cite the said source. […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards seems to have an issue with the free throw disparity in their Game 3 loss to the Dallas Mavericks. The Mavericks took 31 freebies and made 26 of them. On the other hand, the Timberwolves just had 17 attempts from the charity stripe and made 12. Considering that Minnesota lost […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-107 in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals on Sunday night to take a 3-0 series lead. Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic led the Mavs with 33 points each. PJ Washington added 16 points in the win. Dallas entered the 2024 NBA playoffs as the […]

Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving’s roads have been vastly different before this NBA Playoffs run. Then, Jason Kidd along with the Dallas Mavericks front office had a great idea of having the two under the same system. The path was rocky from the start but the additions of Dereck Lively II, PJ Washington, and Daniel […]

After dropping the first two games of the Western Conference Finals at home, the Minnesota Timberwolves needed a road win in Game 3. The Dallas Mavericks and their raucous crowd sought out to take a massive 3-0 series lead. A big story for the Timberwolves coming into the game was the performance of both Anthony […]

The New Orleans Pelicans entered the 2023-24 NBA season with high hopes and a roster brimming with talent. The combination of young stars like Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram, along with a solid supporting cast, had fans thinking about a deep playoff run. However, despite a promising start, the Pelicans found themselves ousted in the […]

The Dallas Mavericks have the enviable luxury of having two of the best closers in the NBA today in superstars Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. The two have been a massive headache for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2024 NBA Western Conference finals. The Timberwolves just don’t seem to have a working formula against the […]

Years of experience have led up to this. The Dallas Mavericks are a win away from reaching the final round and get a chance to take home the Larry O’Brien trophy. Everyone was fairly ready to make Anthony Edwards the face of the league after the Minnesota Timberwolves dethroned the Denver Nuggets. But, Luka Doncic […]