Category: NBA Headlines
Entering the 2024-25 season, the Suns had the highest payroll in the league, at over $227 million. A majority of that money was paid to Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, and Bradley Beal. All three players had at least a $49 million cap hit this season. Recently, the Suns parted ways with former head coach Mike […]
The date for the opening Boston Celtics playoff game has been revealed as the defending champions wait to discover their first round opponent. When is the first Celtics playoff game? The Celtics will play their first playoff game on Sunday, April 20 – which also happens to be Easter Sunday. According to the best online […]
The last three seasons have been a rollercoaster for the Phoenix Suns. New ownership took over in February 2023. Since then, they’ve fired three head coaches in as many seasons. That included Mike Budenholzer, the Suns’ head coach in 2024-25. He was given a five-year, $50 million contract. Budenholzer lasted just one season in Phoenix. […]
Just one week ago, the Nuggets made drastic changes before the postseason. Denver fired head coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth. After firing Malone, Denver won three straight games to finish the 2024-25 regular season. With a 50-32 record, the team is fourth in the Western Conference. The Nuggets have a first-round playoff […]
Staying healthy and readily available for the Clippers has been a challenge for Kawhi Leonard. The two-time NBA champion is one of the best two-way players when he’s on the court. Leonard missed the first 33 games of the 2024-25 season for the Clippers due to right knee inflammation. The team did not want to […]
In 2024-25, the Illinois Fighting Illini men’s basketball team finished 22-13. They went 21-12 during the regular season and 12-8 in league play. For the 2025 NCAA tournament, the Illini were a #6 seed and beat #11 Xavier in the first round. In the round of 32, Illinois lost 84-75 to #3 Kentucky. Throughout the […]
To finish the 2024-25 regular season, Minnesota was home Sunday to face Utah. It was an important game for the Timberwolves who were fighting for playoff seeding. Anthony Edwards led the team with 43 points and the 116-105 win vs. the Jazz. Against Utah, Edwards had seven made three-pointers. With 320 threes in 2024-25, Edwards […]
The 2024-25 regular season ended on Sunday, April 13. Teams have locked in their seeds for the playoffs, which begin on Saturday, April 19. On top of the postseason beginning in less than a week, teams have to prepare for the draft in June. Collegiate players must declare for the draft at least 60 days […]
After endless possibilities over the past week in the Western Conference, its postseason picture finally became clear Sunday evening. The Denver Nuggets nabbed the fourth seed by defeating the Houston Rockets. The Minnesota Timberwolves avoided the Play-In Tournament by defeating the Utah Jazz. Then, the game with the most hype coming in delivered. The Los […]
The Chicago Bulls are optimistic that Josh Giddey’s right wrist will be healthy enough for their play-in game on Wednesday. Head coach Billy Donovan said there’s “high level optimism” he’ll be available. Donovan did also clarify that the wrist continuing to hamper Giddey is a concern. K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network was first to […]
