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While more and more Black head coaches are getting hired in the NBA today, Boston Celtics swingman Jaylen Brown couldn’t understand why it took such a long time. The Los Angeles Lakers recently named Darvin Ham as their new head coach, which means there will be a record-breaking 15 Black head coaches in the league […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart is now recovering from his ankle injury and is expected to play in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday. Unknown to many, however, his ankle issue was pretty severe. Smart admitted as much while talking to reporters on Wednesday, admitting that he was surprised himself that he was […]

Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors started the 2021-22 season looking like legitimate title contenders, and they proved that was no fluke with their epic run throughout the season. While the Warriors eventually slowed down after their hot start, they still showed everyone that they are the same championship team that dominated the mid-2010s. […]

At 32 years old, Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green is not exactly an old man. Unfortunately for him, some of his younger teammates are barely 20, which definitely makes him their senior. This was exactly the case for rookie Jonathan Kuminga, who apparently, used to laugh at Green whenever he saw him early in […]

After the Boston Celtics reached the NBA Finals, fans and experts alike couldn’t help but compare them to the 2014-15 Golden State Warriors team that won the championship. And Klay Thompson understands why. Just like the Warriors back then, the Celtics are in their mid-20s and have experienced the highs and lows of the playoffs. […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Draymond Green has some high praises for Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart ahead of their NBA Finals showdown starting Thursday. Green and Smart have been often compared, thanks to their vocal attitude, focus on defense, and just that tenacity and grit. Even Warriors coach Steve Kerr said that the two have […]

We are all about to be treated to what should be an epic NBA Finals series between the Golden State Warriors and the Boston Celtics. Game 1 is scheduled to take place on Thursday night in Golden State and at this point, it is clear that both teams have prepared well for their opponents. On […]

The 2022 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Golden State Warriors begin with Game 1 Thursday night. Ahead of the star-studded series, Steve Kerr discussed the challenges his Warriors team will face. He said that Jayson Tatum is “one of the very best” players in the NBA, while also comparing Marcus Smart to […]

Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson could not help but get emotional on Wednesday as he discussed the two major injuries he’s had to go through over the past couple of years. Just 24 hours away from Game 1’s tip-off against the Boston Celtics, Thompson shared what type of impact his journey has had on […]

The Golden State Warriors are set to take on the Boston Celtics in the 2022 NBA Finals. While fighting their way to the final series, both teams have dealt with multiple injuries. For instance, Andre Iguodala hasn’t played since the first round of the playoffs because of a neck injury. He has missed the Warriors’ […]

In the 2009 NBA Draft, Stephen Curry was taken by the Golden State Warriors with the seventh overall pick. However, the sharpshooter thought all along that he’s going to the New York Knicks who was drafting at no. 8. On Wednesday, a day ahead of the NBA Finals, Curry spoke to the media and talked […]

The Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics are ready to battle it out for all the marbles! It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a 2022 NBA Finals prediction for popular parlays with the most value.   If you can’t decide on who will win the Finals, then don’t worry! There is more […]

The Golden State Warriors begin their quest for another title against the Boston Celtics on Thursday night. Game 1 of the 2022 NBA Finals will showcase a powerhouse looking to get back on top against a team who finally got over the hump and into the championship series. The Warriors will be counting on a […]

The 2022 NBA Finals are here! The Golden State Warriors host the Boston Celtics for the first two games of the series. Before the series tips off, let’s take a look at some popular prop bets that FanDuel has provided. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with predictions for NBA Finals prop bets. […]

Stephen Curry’s illustrious career with the Golden State Warriors has featured numerous championships, MVP awards and the revival of a franchise that didn’t have much previous high-level success before him. Yet, questions remain about how dominant he truly is. Former NBA superstar Shaquille O’Neal opined that Curry is great in his own right but not […]

The Boston Celtics are set to take on the Golden State Warriors in the 2022 NBA Finals. While the matchup in itself is destined to be a great one, the tension from the last time these two teams played one another has fans even more enthralled. As a quick refresher, Smart accidentally landed on Curry […]

The 2022 NBA Finals will officially begin on Thursday as the Boston Celtics face the Golden State Warriors. The C’s have been easily the best team in the league since January, but Draymond Green believes the Dubs just need to expose their weakness defensively, even if they haven’t shown one yet. Via Andscape: For pretty […]

The Boston Celtics have finally gotten over the Eastern Conference hump and will now face the Golden State Warriors in the 2022 NBA Finals. For Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Marcus Smart and company, this is uncharted territory. But they’re facing a squad that has plenty of experience at the highest stage. Smart told Chris Haynes […]

The Golden State Warriors are back in the NBA Finals after missing the playoffs the last two seasons. It turns out the Los Angeles Lakers played at least a small role in helping the Warriors get back. Warriors star Draymond Green explained to Marc J. Spears of Andscape that losing to the Lakers in the […]

The wait for the 2022 NBA Finals is nearly at an end. The Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics have established themselves as the top two teams in the NBA and are set to square off. Each team has proven to be battle-tested and is prepared for the challenge. Game 1 is set to tip […]

The Boston Celtics are set to square off against the Golden State Warriors in the 2022 NBA Finals. This series is filled with both established stars and rising superstars. The Warriors are filled with future Hall of Fame players, including Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green. Each of them have already won three NBA […]

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown is about to embark on without a doubt the most important series of his career when they take on the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals. Brown has nothing but love for the Bay Area, though, as the All-Star swingman sent a special shoutout to San Francisco ahead of […]

A lot will be riding on the upcoming NBA Finals for Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors as they take on the Boston Celtics. It’s their legacy on the line here as the Dubs look to win their fourth title in the past six seasons. Golden State is out to prove that their dynasty […]

Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob doesn’t expect the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics to be easy, but he remains confident his team can beat Jayson Tatum and Co. In an interview with Tim Kawakami of The Athletic, Lacob shared his reasoning why he thinks the Warriors have the edge against the Celtics. While […]

The Boston Celtics-Golden State Warriors are expected to be one of the most profitable NBA Finals in recent memory. After all, these are two big market teams with tons of following. Naturally, ticket prices for the games are expected to be expensive. But how expensive? Well, let’s just say even Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown […]

The Boston Celtics have officially punched their ticket to the NBA Finals after their bloodbath in the Conference Finals. This is the franchise’s 22nd Finals trip and one they had to greatly earn. It is a difficult matchup with the Golden State Warriors who have cruised through the Western Conference this offseason. The franchise is […]

The Boston Celtics are set to square off with the Golden State Warriors in the 2022 NBA Finals. The lengthy season is nearly at its end as the top two teams in the NBA remain. The phrase “defense wins championships” has once again been proven true. In the regular season, the Celtics ranked first in […]

Draymond Green made it to the 2021-22 All-Defensive Second Team, but the Golden State Warriors star thinks he should have been in the First Team. The Warriors vet admitted he felt slighted that he was only in the Second Team considering that he was a Defensive Player of the Year frontrunner before he sustained a […]

On Tuesday, Warriors star Draymond Green shared his honest thoughts about Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics ahead of their Game 1 clash on Thursday night. Based on his statement here, it is clear that the Dubs have prepared quite well for their opponents. Green was asked to speak about his prediction about the Celtics […]

Shortly after the Golden State Warriors booked their place in the NBA Finals, Draymond Green came out with a bold prediction about their opponents. The Dubs star was adamant that they were going to face the Boston Celtics in the Finals. This did not sit well with the Miami Heat, who at that point were […]

After Kevin Durant took issue with Draymond Green’s Stephen Curry take, the Brooklyn Nets star then started feuding with Golden State Warriors fans. Green recently shared how Curry’s playoffs impact has been criminally undervalued because he has no Finals MVP to show for it. To make his point, the Warriors vet highlighted how the sharpshooter […]

The Boston Celtics enter the NBA Finals as underdogs to the Golden State Warriors, but it’s safe to say Marcus Smart believes his team has the upper hand. Why? Not just due to the fact Boston took a much more arduous path to the playoffs’ last series than its opponent, but also because Smart believes […]

Austin FC could be considered one of the surprises of the 2022 MLS season. Despite being in the league for the second time, after they finished second-to-last in the Western Conference, Austin FC now ranks as one of the best clubs in the entire league. They hold the fourth spot in the conference and sixth […]

Andrew Wiggins is preparing for his first ever NBA Finals appearance. Wiggins surely has plenty of different emotions heading into the Warriors clash with the Celtics. Meanwhile, Stephen Curry has five Finals appearances under his belt. The future Hall of Famer knows exactly what to expect. And the vast difference in mindset between the Warriors’ […]

The Golden State Warriors have advanced to the NBA Finals for the sixth time in the past eight years. However, the road to the Finals against the Boston Celtics hasn’t been a completely smooth one, as the Dubs have dealt with injuries to key members of their depth, such as Andre Iguodala, Gary Payton II […]

Orlando City SC started the season off well enough to warrant a playoff spot. This relatively new franchise has struggled for the first few years, but they have built up their team over time. Orlando has made the playoffs without much success for the last two seasons and now might be dark horses to win […]

It looks as if Kanye West’s “Donda Sports” is the next big thing. Rams future Hall of Famer Aaron Donald became the first big sports name to sign with Donda Sports and now Celtics star Jaylen Brown is linking up with Kanye as well, per TMZ. Brown is the first NBA player to land a deal […]

Boston is once again at the forefront of the sporting world as the Celtics have made their way into the NBA Finals. New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick, no stranger to that sort of spotlight himself, reacted to their crosstown brothers competing to bring another title to Beantown. The Patriots coach was asked about the […]

The Boston Celtics were battered and bruised throughout the battle that was the Eastern Conference Finals. Both of their top defenders in Marcus Smart and Robert Williams played through injuries in their grueling seven-game series against the Miami Heat. The extended rest before the NBA Finals begins is exactly what those two needed. Celtics head […]