Category: NBA Headlines
Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson has been named Coach of the Year by the National Basketball Coaches Association. This award is separate from the NBA’s Coach of the Year which will be announced later. Atkinson replaced J.B. Bickerstaff as head coach in the summer and has orchestrated the Cavs’ surge to the top of […]
The 68-14 Oklahoma City Thunder will take on the 48-34 Memphis Grizzlies in the first round of the playoffs. Having marched to the best record in the league, the Thunder will see the first round as an opportunity to set the tone against a Memphis Grizzlies that has squeaked in through the backdoor. Memphis has […]
The top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers will play the Miami Heat in the first round of the playoffs. Cleveland enters this postseason with its biggest expectations in the post-LeBron James era, looking thoroughly impressive in marching to 64 wins. Anything less than the conference finals will be considered a major disappointment. By defeating the Chicago Bulls and […]
Lauri Markkanen and the Utah Jazz appear to be committed to each other for the long haul. After finishing with a win-loss record of 17-65, worst in the Association this year, some NBA peers have questioned Lauri Markkanen’s future with the organization. However, Jazz GM, Justin Zanik wants the Finnish forward to be a part […]
Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard could return later in the first round series against the Indiana Pacers. It was first reported that Lillard was expected to miss the start of the playoffs. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. Lillard hasn’t played since March 18, but there is now hope he could return later in […]
This Saturday, April 19, the 2025 NBA playoffs begin. There are several intriguing matchups in the first round. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst went on SportsCenter to talk with Scott Van Pelt on Thursday. Windhorst said that the Lakers vs. Timberwolves series is tightly contested. Los Angeles reloaded at the trade deadline and acquired Luka Doncic. However, […]
The Heat are on the road Friday night to face the Hawks in the Eastern Conference’s final play-in game. Winner earns the #8 seed in the playoffs, and the loser’s season is over. Miami beat Chicago in the #9 vs. #10 play-in game Wednesday. Atlanta lost to the Magic on Tuesday night in the #7 […]
The Warriors were in the #7 vs. #8 play-in game Tuesday night against the Grizzlies. Golden State won the game and secured the #7 seed in the Western Conference playoffs. For the second time since 1988, a #7 seed is favored to win a first-round series against the #2 seed. The Warriors have a matchup […]
The Kings’ 2024-25 season ended on Wednesday vs. the Mavericks. Sacramento was in the #9 vs. #10 play-in game and lost 120-106 to Dallas. With the season over, the Kings had exit interviews with the media on Thursday. All-star PF Domantas Sabonis spoke to reporters and had some interesting comments. Sabonis said the team’s biggest […]
On Friday, the Grizzlies will host the Mavericks for the final spot in the 2025 playoffs. Memphis lost to the Warriors in the #7 vs. #8 play-in game. Dallas beat the Kings on Wednesday in the #9 vs. #10 play-in. The winner on Friday earns the #8 seed in the West, and the loser’s season […]
