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For all his thank yous as he stepped down as San Antonio Spurs head coach, Gregg Popovich looked forward as much as he reflected. Attending the press conference for new head coach Mitch Johnson, Pop praised his successor. But he also noted the young talent that Johnson will continue to work with. “They’ve got some […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After stating he had no issues with his team’s intentional fouls in the final defensive possessions of Monday’s 121-119 loss to the Denver Nuggets in the first game of their NBA Playoffs series, Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault backtracked on his own comments. Daigneault initially defended his decision to foul […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder coughed up a 14-point fourth-quarter lead against the Denver Nuggets in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series. In the bonus ahead by three, Daigneault ordered his guys to foul the Nuggets to avoid intentionally giving up a three-pointer. That kept his team ahead […]

After getting through one of the most physical and grueling series Stephen Curry’s ever seen, the Golden State Warriors are back in the second round of the playoffs and hungry for more. But with Anthony Edwards and the red-hot Minnesota Timberwolves, who are 22-9 since the All-Star break, standing in their way, the Warriors are […]

Two-time Executive of the Year R.C. Buford walked out. As did franchise icon Sean Elliott. Phenom Victor Wembanyama and newly minted Rookie of the Year Stephon Castle appeared as well. Hall-of-Fame players David Robinson, Tim Duncan, and Manu Ginobili walked alongside. The most prominent figures in San Antonio Spurs history gathered. It was Gregg Popovich’s […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Before Monday’s Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals, Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault addressed Denver Nuggets head coach David Adelman’s seven-player rotation. After winning his first playoff series, Adelman and the Nuggets will face the Thunder two days removed from a 129-101 Game 7 win against the Los Angeles […]

Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, and the Los Angeles Clippers had one of the strongest and most surprising seasons in their franchise’s history, but none of that will be remembered after they suffered one of the most embarrassing losses in playoff history in Game 7 against the Denver Nuggets. Even President Lawrence Frank admitted it was […]

At no point did the Golden State Warriors feel an ounce of pressure in Sunday night’s Game 7 win on the road against the Houston Rockets. Although they had squandered all momentum created with a 3-1 series lead and allowed a young, feisty Rockets team to keep their playoff hopes alive, Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, […]

ARLINGTON, TX — Dallas Wings’ 2025 No. 1 overall pick Paige Bueckers has been discussed on a consistent basis over the past few weeks without question. Bueckers’ overall impact is expected to be immense. The rookie is expected to handle point guard duties, and her ability to find open teammates is going to be important. […]

ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings acquired NaLyssa Smith from the Indiana Fever this past offseason. Smith could impact the Wings in a pivotal manner. However, what will Smith’s role be in Dallas? There’s a chance that she could start at the four with Teaira McCowan as the starting center. If Smith ends up starting […]

Already without Darius Garland due to a nagging toe injury, Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals delivered a gut punch to the Cleveland Cavaliers, both on the scoreboard and the injury report. Not only did the Cavs fall 121-112 to the Indiana Pacers, but they may have lost two of their key contributors in […]

Last offseason, the New York Knicks maneuvered just in case a playoff matchup with the Boston Celtics presented itself. And here we are. The Knicks enter Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals as historic underdogs against the Celtics. And that makes sense. New York was 0-4 this season against Boston. And the defending champions […]

LOS ANGELES — When the Minnesota Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert took the court at Crypto.com Arena for Game 5, he wasn’t just facing the Los Angeles Lakers — it felt like he was confronting every critic who had ever questioned his game. With 30 seconds remaining as the series wound down, the four-time Defensive Player of […]

Jalen Green delivered Houston Rockets fans with a memorable performance in Game 2 of their first-round series against the Golden State Warriors. With the Rockets back in the playoffs for the first time since 2020, Green scored 38 points with eight triples to pull off a 109-94 victory and even the series after Golden State […]

The Phoenix Mercury’s Big 3 are the talk of the 2025 WNBA season. However, some of their other signings could carry more weight and value. When the Mercury signed Sami Whitcomb, that was the epitome of an under-the-radar move. The Australian sniper brings that championship experience. Even though she has two WNBA titles to her […]

Shortly after David Robinson, Tim Duncan, and Victor Wembanyama surprised just about everyone attending, including Stephon Castle, at a press conference that resembled more of a celebration, Castle was asked about joining them as the San Antonio Spurs’ latest Rookie of the Year winner. “Just seeing them walk out was definitely crazy. Me, being humble, […]

After an emotional letdown in the previous game, there was a mental element that Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors had to overcome to take Game 7. “I pouted way too much last game. I spent the last two days embarrassed at what I gave to the game– what I gave to the world.” […]

Preseason basketball is usually a tune-up for players and coaches, but it was more than that for the Washington Mystics against the Indiana Fever on Saturday. The team got its first taste of what its new era will look like, and there’s plenty to be excited about. For starters, No. 3 overall pick Sonia Citron played […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers built their identity this season around elite defense and high-octane perimeter shooting. It’s a blend that helped vault them to the top seed in the East and had fans dreaming of a deep NBA Playoff run. But in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Indiana Pacers, both pillars cracked. […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers opened the Eastern Conference semifinals with aspirations of proving themselves as legitimate NBA title contenders. Instead, Game 1 served as a sobering reality check. In a 121-112 home loss to the fourth-seeded Indiana Pacers, the Cavs not only dropped their first game of the 2025 NBA Playoffs but also lost the defensive […]

The Michigan football team has had a successful week on the recruiting trail as a couple of players committed to the Wolverines recently. Michigan is hoping that the momentum will continue, and one target that is high on the Wolverines right now is four-star 2026 cornerback Dorian Barney. Barney has already been to Ann Arbor […]

Another offseason is upon us, and the Chicago Bulls are in a familiar position. The Bulls once again made a run to the postseason as they earned the nine-seed in the Eastern Conference, and for the third straight year, Chicago had its season ended in the play-in tournament by the Miami Heat. It wasn’t that […]

In Game 7, the Denver Nuggets handily defeated Russell Westbrook’s old team, the Los Angeles Clippers, 120-101. The Nuggets dominated for a majority of the game, leading by as much as 35 points. The veteran Westbrook was a key factor in the Nuggets’ series-clinching win, scoring 16 points while also recording five rebounds, five assists, […]

After securing a top three seed in the Western Conference, there was strong belief that the Los Angeles Lakers could make a deep playoff run. However, those beliefs were quickly dashed as the Lakers were thoroughly outplayed by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the opening round of the NBA Playoffs. With the offseason now on the […]

The Michigan football team has been gaining momentum on the recruiting trail recently as the Wolverines have landed a couple of commitments in the last week or so. There is a chance that they pick up another on Friday as three-star 2026 defensive lineman Alexander Haskell will announce his commitment. He is down to Michigan, […]

The Michigan football team recently picked up its best commitment of the 2026 class so far as four-star quarterback Brady Smigiel announced that he will play for the Wolverines. The California native was down to Michigan, UCLA, Washington and South Carolina ahead of his decision. There were a lot of things that went into Smigiel’s […]

ARLINGTON, TX — Paige Bueckers was the obvious choice to be selected first overall in the 2025 WNBA Draft. After all, she was one of the most complete prospects in recent memory. One element of the new Dallas Wings guard’s game that especially stands out is her ability to run the pick-and-roll as the ball-handler. […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are staring down the start of the Eastern Conference Semifinals with more questions than answers, none more pressing than the status of All-Star point guard Darius Garland. Officially listed as questionable with a left great toe sprain, Garland’s absence looms large over Game 1 against the Indiana Pacers and potentially the rest […]

Call it sneaky. Call it prophetic. Either way, you can now call it true. At his end-of-the-year media availability, Victor Wembanyama insinuated that acting head coach Mitch Johnson would take over if Gregg Popovich did not return as San Antonio Spurs head coach, a reality that was confirmed this week. It went a bit unnoticed. […]

The 2023-24 season was the most successful one for the New York Knicks in a decade, but it wasn’t good enough. The Knicks maneuvered, upgrading their roster by adding Karl-Anthony Towns and trading for Mikal Bridges. While their record this season was similar to that of last season, the goal was always to make themselves […]

Over the course of the 2025 Phoenix Mercury training camp, there has been an even mix of rookies, returners, and veterans. One of the returners happens to be Celeste Taylor. After Mercury signed Taylor last season, it marked her second seven-day contract. However, she found a spot in the rotation due to ongoing injuries. Still, […]

As the LA Clippers prepare for Game 7 on the road against the Denver Nuggets, reinforcements arrived. About 45 minutes before tipoff, a swarm of Clippers fans entered Ball Arena for Game 7 seated behind the basket nearest the Nuggets bench. All this was a surprise organized by owner Steve Ballmer and Halo Sports CEO […]

Following the Denver Nuggets’ 111-105 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 6, interim head coach David Adelman didn’t mince words about some of the treatment Nikola Jokic has been getting from referees. “Nikola gets fouled a lot. I’m not sure what was happening tonight, but for him to shoot two free throws with […]

The Dallas Wings were defeated 112-78 by the Las Vegas Aces on Friday night in their preseason opener at Notre Dame. Dallas held an early lead but Las Vegas took control in the second quarter and did not look back. For Paige Bueckers, the contest represented her first professional game. Following the defeat, the Wings […]

Kawhi Leonard helped the LA Clippers to a Game 6 win in Los Angeles on Thursday night, forcing a Game 7 against the Denver Nuggets. With James Harden by his side, the tandem combined for 55 points in the final home game for the Clippers in this series. With Game 7 back in Denver, both […]

Stories come and go in the WNBA. In a league full of talented women, Phoenix Mercury star Kahleah Copper finds herself in the thick of the conversation with the top players in the world. With a WNBA Finals MVP, an Olympic Gold Medal, and many other accolades to her name, she’s one of the best […]

The Los Angeles Clippers were able to even up their playoff series with the Denver Nuggets thanks to a masterful performance by James Harden. The Clippers win forced a decisive Game 7, scheduled for Saturday night back in the Mile High City. Harden and the Clippers had lost two games in a row and were […]

The Detroit Pistons and New York Knicks just concluded one of the most exciting first-round playoff matchups this year. Both teams captivated the vast attention of the NBA world. The Pistons may have lost the series 4-2 against the Knicks, but they earned respect and recognition from NBA greats watching. Hall of Famer and two-time […]

When the Cleveland Cavaliers and Indiana Pacers tip off the second round Eastern Conference Playoffs, it’ll mark their fifth meeting of the season, but it’s the first that truly matters. And for all the tactical intrigue that lies ahead, one thing has already been made crystal clear. Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson is putting Cleveland’s […]